Industry News
The latest news for the construction supply channel, including distributors, suppliers and manufacturer's rep firms.
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Morse Receives Mayor’s Award for 2021 Environmental Quality Efforts
The company is recognized for its diligent compliance with the Water Reclamation Facility pretreatment program.
Survey Suggests Employee Health May be a Key to Addressing the "Great Resignation"
"2022 Health at Work" report reveals the attitudes and expectations about the changing world of work, employee health and COVID-19.
Exclusive: Human Energy Shines Bright at University of Innovative Distributor 2022
2022 University of Innovative Distribution reenergizes distributor attendees.
Sphere 1 Celebrates 23 Years and Announces 2021 Award Winners
Annual conference fetes top distributor members and suppliers.
Simpson Strong-Tie Honors Retiring WSU Engineering Professors
Industry leaders were key supporters of the Simpson Strong-Tie Research and Testing Laboratory at the WSU Pullman Campus.
Chris Keffer Named VP of Sales and Marketing for STIHL
Keffer joins STIHL from Stanley Black and Decker.
U.S. Housing Market Slides in April
Housing starts were flat for month but still trend 14.6 percent over April 2021.
Champion Cutting Tool Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Champion brands include Mercer, Champion, Brute Platinum, RotoBrute and Proline.
Southwire Recognized as a U.S. Best Managed Company for the Third Year in a Row
Award recognizes firms that demonstrate excellence in strategic planning and execution, strong financial performance and resilient cultures.
New South Construction Supply and American Contractor’s Supply Terminate Acquisition Agreement
Parties agree to pause deal.
PaintLine Opens Second Distribution Center in Canada
Distribution and fulfillment expands from British Columbia to Ontario.
Dodge: Total Construction Starts Decline in March
Widespread pullback in construction activity following a strong February.
APA Releases 2022 Structural Panel & Engineered Wood Yearbook
U.S. enacts measures to address rising inflation, influencing construction market outlook.
Point of Rental Earns HAE Supplier of the Year Honors
Company wins leading European industry award.
Handling Systems International Expands Capacity
NIKORail workstation maker adds 20,000 square feet of manufacturing space.
Wright Celebrates 95th Anniversary
Manufacturing icon has shipped over 150 million tools throughout the world.
New Industrial Marketing Agency, Strativise, Inc., Positions to Disrupt Traditional Industrial Marketing
New agency of specialists only works with industrial B2B companies.
CRAFTSMAN Celebrates Women Makers With "She Builds Pride" Limited Edition Storage Giveaway
CRAFTSMAN is teaming up with TV host Cristy Lee and esteemed furniture makers Woodward Throwbacks to recognize and share stories of women makers across the country.
Viega Fittings Earn Additional Navy Approval
Pressing technology approved for use on U.S. Navy surface combatants.
Evergreen Completes Leadership Succession
Kevin Higginbotham retires and William W. Ward takes reins.
AMECO Acquires F&M MAFCO
Combined organization extends geographical reach to provide unmatched onsite solutions
to construction and maintenance industry.
Cat Phones Mark 10 Years of Innovation
World firsts include integrated thermal imaging camera, thinnest rugged phone and most hygienically advanced smartphone.
HD Announces $150 Million Venture Capital Fund to Fuel Home Improvement Innovation
Fund aims to identify and spur companies that can ehance HD's product and service offerings and elevate customer experience.
PrimeSource Acquires Axxis, Expanding Portfolio of Specialty Residential Building Products
Strategic acquisition enhances product catalog and extends customer reach.
Woodgrain Closes Huttig Building Products Acquisition
Deal expands Woodgrain's footprint to 32 distribution centers.
MSA Offers Free Virtual Learning Sessions
Three virtual sessions cover connectivity, gas detection fleet management and cyber security for gas detection IOT systems.
Lawless Group Names New CEO
Jack Templin joins the Lawless Group from AD.
Truewerk Becomes Workwear Sponsor of The Build Show Network
Work apparel innovator launches co-branded merchandise collection with construction media platform.
Mule-Hide Products Promotes Jeremy Grunewald to National Product Manager
Grunewald will lead sales for Mule-Hide’s portfolio of commercial roofing products.
HBS Systems Introduces Bobcat Dealership Reporting
Bobcat dealers will be able to look at service efficiencies, recovery rates, inventory turn, sales mix, gross profits, absorption rates, ROI, time utilization and more.
Techniweld USA Launches TWUSA.Com
Revolutionary new website features industry-first advanced sorting, filtering and search features to speed distributor sourcing and ordering functions.
Werk-Brau Celebrates 75 Years
Launched in 1947, the company now employs more than 500 professionals.
AD appoints Marisol Fernandez as President of Electrical & Industrial Business Unit
Fernandez returns to AD from a stint as an SVP at Bunzl.
U.S. New Home Sales slide 8.6 percent in March
Average sales price hits $523,900.
Sullair Announces Climate Change Action — Aims for Carbon Neutrality in 2023
Strategy includes CO2 reduction, transitioning to 100% renewable electricity and a carbon offset program.
Book 'em, Dano! E-Books Still No Match for Print
Worldwide and here in the U.S., print books are most popluar by a wide margin.
New South Construction Supply to Acquire American Contractors Supply
American Contractors Supply is a leading distributor and supplier of tilt-up products based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Quick Fitting Rebrands Push-to-Connect Fittings
High-quality fittings are now named Quick Fitting Brass, Quick Fitting Copper, and Quick Fitting Stainless Steel.
HD Names New EVPs
Matt Carey is new EVP of customer experience; Fahim Siddiqui is now EVP and chief information officer.
National Subcontractor Market Report Spotlights Industry Challenges
Amid soaring material and labor prices, subcontractors remain optimistic in 2022.
KIOTI Tractor Awards Top-Performing Dealers with 5-Paw Status
Eighty-nine dealers recognized for excellence in customer experience.
U.S. Housing Production Softens in March
Multifamily permits and starts are bright spots, up 0.4 and 0.3 percent for month.
Milwaukee Tool Opens Engineering New Technology Office in Chicago
New location will serve as an Engineering Design and Innovation space to accommodate the company’s continued investments into new technology.
JLG Financial Expands Retail Lending Program
Program is now available to equipment purchasers in the U.S. and Canada.
Evergreen Names Members and Suppliers of the Year
Colony Hardware Corp. and Milwaukee Tool take Tier 1 honors.
Milwaukee Type 2 Safety Helmets
Milwaukee's Type 2 Safety Helmets deliver you better protection and more comfort. These safety helmets offer protection from top and side impacts.
These construction safety helmets are BOLT™ compatible with four BOLT™ accessory slots and two universal accessory slots that easily integrate additional personal protection equipment and accessories so you can adapt to your jobsite.
The helmets include a MILWAUKEE® BOLT™ Headlamp Mount that works with most headlamps for easy, secure attachment, and a BOLT™ Marker Clip allows for easy access to pens and markers.
This Milwaukee helmet has a comfortable padded suspension that includes an adjustable swinging ratchet for better comfort. The climbing style helmet also has a comfortably fitting five adjustable buckle chin strap for better security. An antimicrobial sweatband and helmet liner prevent odor and bacteria build up and are removable and machine washable.
Features:
- Protects Side and Top Impact
- Secure Accessories Simultaneously - BOLT™ Accessory Compatible
- Comfortable Padded Suspension
- Comfortable Fit - 5 Adjustable Buckles Chin Strap
- Adjustable swinging ratchet - better comfort
- Antimicrobial and moisture wicking Sweat Band and Helmet Liner
- Machine washable sweat band, helmet liner and chin strap
- Includes a BOLT™ Headlamp Mount that works with most headlamps
- Includes a BOLT™ Marker Clip for easy access to pens and markers
- ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type 2 Class C
- Meets Energy Absorption Capacity clauses 4.2.1.2 (Front), 4.2.1.3 (Side), & 4.2.1.4 (Rear), and Retention System clauses 4.2.3 (Strength) & 4.2.4 (Effectiveness) of EN12492:2012
- Made in USA With Global Materials
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
- UL Third-Party Tested and Certified
These safety helmets are ANSI type 2 and customizable by adding your logo.
Fastenal Q1 Sales Up 20.3 Percent
Q1 sales hit $1.7 billion.
NAHB Launches New Mentorship Program
Leadership Connect pairs advisors and apprentices to develop the next generation of NAHB leaders.
Statista: U.S. Inflation Surges to a 4-Decade High
March reading was the highest since December 1981.
DEUTZ Corporation Names David Evans President and CEO
Evans will replace Bob Mann, who is retiring.
U.S. Construction Spending Advances 0.5 Percent in February
Public construction spending dips 0.4 percent for month.
ARA Certified Training Programs are Now Available
Certified Sales, Service and Mobile Elevating Work Platform programs teach job-specific skills for rental professionals.
Simpson Strong-Tie Brings Concealed Beam Hanger to 2022 Mass Timber Conference with Historic Seismic Testing on Tap
Company to participate in world’s largest mass timber shake table test scheduled for July 2022 at UCSD’s Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure lab.
Karl M. Weiler Receives ISA Lifetime Achievement Award
Industrial Supply Association award honors long standing-industry service and contributions.
ASC Welcomes Brian Peters as Director of Membership and Industry Programs
Peters brings ASC 12 years of association membership experience.
Simpson Strong-Tie Completes the Acquisition of ETANCO Group
ETANCO is a leading European construction fastener manufacturer.
RectorSeal and TRUaire Celebrate Scholarship Program Continuation
Program supports Vietnamese students in construction-related industries.
Terry Horan Named President and CEO of STIHL Inc.
Industry veteran brings 35 years of category experience to U.S. subsidiary.
JLG Names Ara Eckel Director of Product Management for Connected Solutions Platform
Eckel will drive the company's jobsite connectivity channel strategy.
Southwire and Braves Development Company Announce New Offices at The Battery Atlanta, Partnership with Atlanta Braves
North American industry leader to open 23,000-square-foot office in October.
Point of Rental Celebrates 40 Years
Company was launched in 1982 by three former NASA engineers.
White Cup Launches White Cup CRM
Platform is purpose-built to drive revenue for distributors through improved sales and marketing.
RAPTOR XF Drives into Harder Woods
RAPTOR composite staples, nails, and specialty fasteners and RAPTOR XF nails can be cut and sanded without damaging router bits, saw blades and sanding belts.
Acme Tools Acquires Fargo Tractor Assets from Titan Machinery
Acme Equipment becomes Kubota dealer for Fargo/Moorhead region.
Scenic Road Looks to Future with New General Manager and VP of Sales and Marketing
Scenic Road Manufacturing hires Kevin McGill and promotes Tom McDermott; conjoining decades of consumer-first manufacturing experience.
Dodge: Total Construction Starts Increase in February
Large manufacturing projects break ground, offsetting weakness elsewhere.
Road Widener LLC Expands Sales Coverage with Three New Managers
Company introduces new business development and RSMs.
JLG Expands Manufacturing Footprint into Tennessee
Adds capacity at three plants and ramps up telehandler, boom lift and scissor lift production.
NETA Introduces ANSI/NETA ETT-2022 Standard for Certification of Electrical Testing Technicians
Standard establishes minimum requirements for qualification and certification of electrical testing technicians, including training and experience.
LeadSmart Technologies expands software solutions
Key products become LeadSmart Channel Cloud for Manufacturers, Distributors and Sales Agents and LeadSmart Connect for Salesforce.com users.
Festool’s Next-Generation Tool Suite Is Now Shipping
Newest tools inlcude updated track saw, router, hammer drill, Bluetooth speaker, hose and clamp sets.
Southwire Acquires Novinium, Inc.
Novinium is a cable rejuvenation solutions provider focused on electric utilities.
2022 State Of Residential Construction Industry Report Reveals Solutions For U.S. Residential Builders During An Inflation Period
Report indicates key trends in US residential home building marked by inflation, supply chain disruption and surge in demand.
Brass Knuckle Releases New Catalog
Info-packed publication makes product specifying easier.
AD associates support 3,200 children in need during event at Cradles to Crayons
During the event, AD’s Giving Back Committee also presented Cradles to Crayons with a check for $23,302.
Structurlam Names New VP of Manufacturing & Operations for Production Facility in Arkansas
Jason Trenn joins Structurlam, a leading manufacturer of mass timber in North America.
Woodgrain to Acquire Huttig Building Products
All-cash transaction is valued at $10.70 per share, or approximately $350 million.
NAHB Urges Swift Action on Canadian Lumber Pact Following UK Deal on Steel Tariffs
Lumber tariffs and pricing currently adds nearly $19,000 to the price of a new home.
U.S. New Home Sales Slip 2 Percent in February
Average price hits $511,000.
FleetWatcher Anti-Theft Features Thwart Thieves and Locate Stolen Equipment
GPS technology allows users to see where any piece of equipment is at any time.
Johnson Controls Prepares Channel Partners for DOE 2023 Efficiency Regulations
New standards for residential and commercial HVAC equipment go into effect January 1, 2023.
JLG Offers Low-Level Access Lifts for Purchase Online
Four models, EcoLift 50 and 70, plus 830P and 1030P, are available.
Education: Shropshire 3D Installs 3D Printing and STEM Products into 275th School
Equipment helps students learn engineering, CAD (computer aided design) and measurement for manufacturing careers.
MAX USA To Attend JLC Live 2022
MAX will showcase its latest products at JLC Live 2022, March 24-26.
Rhino Carbon Fiber Earns ICC-ES Certification
Certification verifies that Rhino Carbon Fiber products are engineered with consistent results and perform reliably in real-world applications.
Daliborka Riberio Joins JLG Product Management Team
Becomes director of the company’s telehandler product line.
Guardian Releases New Brand and Category Videos
New content supports Guardian's updated brand positioning campaign.
Tranzonic Expands Private Label and Contract Converting for Dry and Presaturated Wipes
New service increases their domestic manufacturing capabilities of this critical hygiene product category.
Arrow Fastener Expands Leadership Team
Taiwo Akinyemi becomes VP of finance and Tom Overacker is named director of distribution and warehousing.
Minnich Manufacturing Announces Top-Performing Dealers of 2021
Logan Contractors Supply, Inc. of Des Moines takes top honor.
B2W Software Launches New App for Tracking Employee Time and Performance
B2W Employee App complements B2W Track and provides reporting solution for individuals working independent of crews, job sites or supervisors.
The Lawless Group Promotes David King To Vice President of Operations Integration
King has been The Lawless Group's Warehouse and Operations Manager since 2017.
Simpson Strong Tie Yield-Link Moment Connection Leads Innovations at NASCC Steel Conference
Simpson is bringing a full suite of structural steel solutions to the 2022 NASCC Steel Conference March 23–25 in Denver, Colorado.
Shurtape Technologies, LLC, Adds The Lawless Group East as Rep Agency
Partnership expands the Company’s distribution footprint in the Southeast U.S.
LeadSmart Technologies partners with NetPlus Alliance
LeadSmart Technologies, a provider of cloud-based CRM, channel collaboration and business intelligence software, announced a technology partnership with NetPlus Alliance.
ORS NASCO Names Shane McCarthy COO
McCarthy joins ORS NASCO from Lawson Products.
DXP Enterprises Makes Two Acquisitions
DXP Enterprises has completed the acquisitions of Drydon Equipment Inc. and Burlingame Engineers.
AllState Fastener Corporation Recognized with General Motors Supplier of the Year Overdrive Award
The Overdrive Award is given to suppliers who excel in GM’s Global Purchasing and Supply Chain priorities.
Ward Lumber presents the 2021 Vendor of the Year Award to Coastal Business Supplies
Ward Lumber has been serving northern New York customers since 1890.
Wooster Products adds R & D/QC Manager
Matt Gray will initially focus on Wooster's photoluminescent non-slip product lines.
Women in Construction Use TikTok to Highlight Skills and Battle Discrimination
The drive to attract more women to the trades is hitting some old walls.
NEFCO Announces CEO Succession Plan & Leadership Promotions
David Gelles to become Executive Chairman; Matthew Gelles to become President & CEO; Ron Cipriano to become EVP & COO.
Exclusive: VoIP – The Latest Phone Systems for Contractor Suppliers
VoIP systems help distributors capture and retain callers for greater sales efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Makita Launches Rule the Outdoors Campaign for 2022
Growing cordless OPE system is featured in new national 360-degree media campaign.
Togal.AI Celebrates COO and Trailblazer Karlie LaCroix
LaCroix personifies leadership during Women in Construction Week.
Dorner Appoints Lindsey Muchka as New Director of Marketing
Muchka joins Dorner from Tailored Label Products.
RectorSeal Acquires Shoemaker Manufacturing
Deal expands Rectorseal's domestic grill, register and diffuser product lineup.
U.S. New Home Sales Slip 4.5 Percent in January
Average sales price hits $496,900.
Countdown Begins for RIDGID Experience 2022
Enter now for a chance to win.
Southwire Launches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Website
New site highlights what Southwire stands for, including?its focus on sustainability and diversity.
HD Names Paula Santilli and Caryn Seidman-Becker to Board
Santilli joins HD from her spot as CEO of PepsiCo Latin America: Seidman-Becker founded CLEAR.
Exclusive: The Dynamic Anchoring Duo
How to select equipment for maximum safety and efficiency in utility anchoring applications.
Better Tools Becomes North American Distributor of BIHUI Tiling Tools
Leading flooring installation tool supplier adds BIHUI professional tiling tools to product portfolio.
RectorSeal and Dust Free Introduce IAQ3 Strategy for Healthier Residential and Commercial Environments
IAQ3 products are designed to meet a wide spectrum of indoor air quality demands for residential and commercial applications.
Nosek to be STAFDA Associate Speaker in San Diego
Keson VP Jude Nosek will deliver STAFDA’s Associate State-of-the-Industry address at San Diego Convention.
Road Test: Simpson Strong-Tie Partners with the University of Texas to Test and Supply New Pavement Reinforcement Technologies
Zurn Water Solutions and Elkay Manufacturing to Combine
Merger will create a leader in sustainable water solutions.
MTA Distributors Reaches Sales Representation in 50 States
MTA joins forces with Construction Product Sales, Inc. to complete nationwide sales coverage.
Reed Celebrates 125 Years in Business
Leading pipe tool and vise manufacturer fetes landmark.
ISA Reimagines its Convention Model
Association reinstates in-person format for coming convention.
U.S. Single-Family Housing Starts Slip 5.6 Percent in January
But single-family permits climb 6.8 percent for month.
The Whittemore Co. Expands Lyndex-Nikken Coverage to Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Whittemore now represents Lyndex-Nikken in 8 midwestern states.
Western Global Enhances Customer Support with New Website
Western Global is a leading provider of portable tanks and dispensing equipment for the storage and handling of fuels, lubricants and other fluids.
ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Issues Series 27000-2022 Standard for Hybrid Fire Extinguishing Systems Personnel
HD Announces Fiscal 2021 Results and 2022 Guidance
2021 sales grew 14.4 percent over 2020; predicts 2022 will be comparable to 2021 results.
Bob Begley Joins JLG Product Management Team
Named Director for Scissor Lifts, Vertical Lifts and Low-Level Access Lifts.
Fecon Adds Vermeer MidSouth as Forestry Mulcher Dealer
Vermeer MidSouth serves customers in Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee and Louisiana.
AD Member-owners Elect 2022 Board of Directors
Karla Neupert Hockley and Tim Horsman join board.
Slag Cement Association Celebrates 20 Years
SCA is celebrating 20 years of providing resources for using slag cement in concrete construction.
Point of Rental Expands Into Canada
Ben Sinclair and Irfan Ahmed will spearhead company's new Toronto office.
MAX USA Releases Webinar Schedule for 2022
TwinTier webinars take place every Tuesday.
Exclusive: 6 Key Inventory Metrics for Electrical Contractor Service Truck Fleets
Improve inventory tracking and stock levels, increase technician efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction.
Mecalac Adds Seven Dealers to Growing North American Network
New dealers are in Virginia, New York, Tennessee, Idaho, Kentucky, Colorado and British Columbia.
Verisk Report Shows Mixed Signals for Housing Market
New construction growth edged higher in January, but homebuilder confidence fell for the first time in four months.
Ino USA Opens Buffalo Facility
Belt manufacturer expands into U.S. to better serve North American distributors.
Mule-Hide Names Chris Schmidt National Business Development Manager
Schmidt joins Mule Hide from United States Gypsum (USG).
IAPMO Hires John Watson as VP, Industry Relations and Business Development
Watson brings IAPMO more than 30 years of plumbing industry experience.
NAHB: Soaring Construction Costs Drop Housing Affordability to Lowest Level in a Decade
The national median home price increased to a record $360,000 in Q4, up $40,000 from Q1 2021.
Bob Evans Named Executive Vice President of Industrial Supply Company
Evans expands on his role as Customer Supply Chain Services leader.
Home Depot names new CEO
Edward "Ted" Decker becomes CEO and president.
CANOW Inc. to operate as Lawless West
Eric Stone has been named president of the new division.
Hy-Brid Lifts Reports Record Sales in 2021
Sales grow 99 percent for year.
MAX USA Announces Second Half 2021 Awards
Company fetes top sales and customer service associates.
Simpson Strong-Tie Launches Fence Planner Software
Simpson expands suite of free outdoor living solutions applications.
Craig named president of Fein US
Fein Power Tools has named William Craig president of its U.S. division.
Cortec Releases Quick Start Guide on Direct to Metal Coatings for Construction Applications
Guide provides a quick intro to Cortec Micro-Corrosion Inhibiting Coatings Technology.
AD Member Sales Up 30% to a Record $58.5 Billion in 2021
83 independents joined AD in 2021, bringing the total to 845 member companies.
Rental Leaders Unite to Provide Relief in Kentucky
Point of Rental joins Lowe’s, others In providing needed services after tornadoes.
HD Announces Plans to Hire 100,000 Associates
Company is hiring for flexible, full-time and part-time positions.
Optrel Expands Business Development Team
Jeff Morris and Alicia Kamm bring Optrel extensive business development and digital marketing experience.
Beacon unveils New Look for Tri-Built Products
New TRI-BUILT tagline is "Built to Work."
NAHB Offers Resources To Celebrate CTE Month in February
Career and Technical Education Month encourages students to explore high-wage, high-demand careers.
News - 2022.02.01 U.S. Construction Spending Grows 8.2 Percent in 2021
Residential construction in 2021 grew 23.2 percent year over year.
JLG Partners with RE2 Robotics
Partnership will expand robotic solutions to deliver improved operator safety and enhanced productivity.
PSMJ Survey Forecasts Strong 2022 for AEC Firms
Only office buildings saw a drop in proposal activity during Q4 2021.
Pro Staff merges with Lawless Group
Steve Kraft will remain with the group as director of sales, along with Justin Vailes, president.
RIDGID Partners with Pfister Docuseries “American Plumber Stories”
Season 2 promotes the importance of recruiting, supporting and training the next generation of plumbers.
BEST 6.0: The Building Efficiency System Tool Now Available for Download
Hydronic Industry Alliance-Commercial offers project calculating tool for free download.
Mayhew Tools Sponsors 2022 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour’s Pole Award
Spnsorship acknowledges drivers and crews.
Champion Cutting Tool Corp. Names New NSM
Kevin West begins key new role as Mark Anderson retires.
U.S. New Home Sales Rise 11.9 Percent in December
Average sales price hits $457,300.
Industrial Supply Company Names New President
Jessica Yurgaitis becomes first woman to hold the position.
Privately-Owned Housing Permits Climb 9.1 percent in December
Single-family permits rise 2.0 percent for month.
Structurlam Names New VP of Sales for Construction East Division and Industrial North America
Paul Drace joins leading mass timber manufacturer.
PCA Announces 2022 Focus for Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality
Sustainability efforts will engage stakeholders across the concrete value chain to measure progress toward 2050 carbon neutrality goal.
Wells Fargo Survey: Construction Industry Expects Strong Profitability in 2022, Despite Supply Chain & Labor Challenges
Optimism reaches highest level since 2019, 44% increase from 2021.
Hampton Products Acquires Commando Lock
Acquisition expands Hampton's portable security portfolio with Military-Grade security systems.
Crosby Group Launches App for Elevator Car Weighing and Balancing
New App expands functionality of Crosby's Clamp On Line Tensiometer (COLT).
Wilcox named president of Walter USA
Mark Willcox is appointed president of Walter USA; Jeff Tisdell named VP USA.
NEFCO Opens New Location in Maine
New Westbrook store has 14,250 square feet of space and a state-of- the-art showroom.
U.S. EPA Recognizes IAPMO UES to Certify Insulations Under ENERGY STAR Seal and Insulate Program
IAPMO UES is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) as an ISO/IEC 17065 certification body to certify numerous building materials, including residential insulation.
Adventurer and Wilderness Survivalist Bear Grylls to Keynote STAFDA’s San Diego Convention
Famed adventurer will discuss Resilience & Overcoming Obstacles.
Fecon LLC acquired by Windjammer Capital
Fecon is a leading global manufacturer of heavy- duty forestry mulching equipment and forestry accessories.
Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $25,000 to Aid Recovery Efforts in the Philippines After Super Typhoon Rai
Nearly 7 million people were affected across the region.
Gleason Promoted at Altenhoh, Brinck and Co.
Bob Gleason is named Regional Sales Manager for SPAX fastener line.
Hytorc Prepares for World of Concrete
Hytorc will showcase its Connect app, MXT+ Hydraulic Torque Wrench, award-winning J-Washer and more solutions in Booth C4060.
Makita Ready to Go Live at World of Concrete 2022
Makita booth will feature more battery-powered equipment and tools for concrete contractors.
Hillman Group to Build 450,000-square-foot Multi-Use Facility in Georgia
Facility will employ 250 associates, including 50 new hires.
MAX USA Gears Up for World of Concrete
MAX will be exhibiting newest tools and offering swag at booth W3705.
NEFCO Completes Acquisition of Russell Supply
Russell Supply serves Vermont, New York and New Hampshire.
U.S. Housing Starts Surge 11.8 Percent in November
Single-family starts advance 11.3 percent for month.
Master Magnetics Announces Senior Management Reorganization
Promotions focus on managing growth and customer service.
Evergreen Marketing Group Announces CFC Supply of Utah as Newest Member
CFC Supply serves the Ogden and Salt Lake City, Utah markets.
Sphere 1 Announces Retirement of Bob Borrhello as Advisor
Bob Borrhello has been Sphere 1’s founding Board Chairman for 16 years.
Flow-Rite Hires Alfred Estrada as VP of Sales
Estrada brings Flow-Rite over 20 years of senior-level manufacturing management experience.
Exclusive: 3 Automation Technologies You Need to Build a More Intelligent MRO Stockroom
Automated solutions in warehousing typically have the greatest return on investment for both small and large facilities.
Trex Commercial Appoints New U.S. RSRs
Michael Angelo Scalze and Kyle Jorgenson will enhance Trex presence in the Midwest region.
Motion completes acquisition of Kaman Distribution Group
Motion Industries completed the purchase of Kaman Distribution Group for approximately $1.3 billion in cash, effective Jan. 3, 2022.
ISA names Breen president
The Industrial Supply Association has named Brendan Breen to be its president, assuming the role effective immediately.
NetPlus Alliance Welcomes Sebastian Habermehl as Marketing Manager
Habermehl joins NetPlus Alliance from Taylor Devices Inc.
Mechanix Wear Partners with LineDrive Sales Agency
Partnersip will accelerate Mechanix Wear's industrial sales growth in the United States.
Shurtape Technologies Announces Vuk Trivanovic as CEO
Trivanovic succeeds John Kahl, who is retiring.
White Cap Acquires Diamond Tool and Cook & Boardman Rebar Operations
Diamond Tool is in Philadelphia; rebar operation is located in Nashville, Tennessee.
Pearlman Group buys Vector Tools
Vector Tools is a distributor of stone fabrication and installation tools and supplies operating throughout the Southeast.
Flow-Rite Expands in Europe
New office will be led by international business manager Steven Wong, who moves from Hong Kong.
PTI Offers Tips for Longer, Safer Power Tool Battery Life
Follow these practices to keep your tool batteries in good working order.
U.S. New Homes Sales Advance 12.4 Percent in November
The average sales price is $481,700.
In Memoriam: Bob Ebbert
Industry icon passed away on December 10, 2021.
HD Expands Everyday Military Discount Benefit for All Veterans
U.S. veterans, active service members and spouses who pre-register for the benefit via The Home Depot app will receive a 10 percent discount on their purchases in stores and online.
Simpson Strong-Tie Releases 2021 Year in Review List Highlighting Best New Products, Innovations and Building Solutions
Top new products include Strong-Wall WSWH High-Strength Wood Shearwall, the Strong-Drive SD Connector SS Screw and more.
ITR Podcast: The Macroeconomic Outlook for 2022
Signs indicate continued growth in 2022 but perhaps not at the pace we saw in 2021.
A Merry MAX Christmas Tale
MAX USA Corp. helps Santa on his way.
Dodge: Total Construction Falls Sharply In November
Absence of large projects pushes nonresidential starts lower; underlying trend remains positive.
Owens Corning PINK Next Gen Fiberglas Insulation Earns 2021 Product Innovation Award
Architectural Products Magazine names PINK a winner for as one of the most innovative construction products.
Industrial Supply Company Raises $22,000 to Support the Utah Food Bank
ISC has hosted the annual event since the 1990s.
TouchPoint, Inc. Acquires Morse Watchmans
Morse Watchmans is an industry-leading global supplier of intelligent key management systems.
Radians Responds to December Tornado Outbreak with PPE Donation
Company donates nine pallets of PPE to Matthew 25: Ministries.
Milwaukee Tool to Exhibit at World of Concrete
Milwaukee will be located in the Silver Lot, booth number 030800.
Coxreels Launches Ship Ready Program
Program includes more than 80 SKU’s that will ship no later than the next business day of order.
Southwire Acquires OBI Partners, Inc.
Addition to enhance digital services, provide utility solutions and accelerate innovation.
NAHB: 25% of New Single-Family Homes are Infills or Teardowns
Dense population regions see highest rates of teardown activity.
Husqvarna Integrates Blastrac and Diamatic into the Husqvarna Construction Brand
The recently acquired Blastrac and Diamatic products will be rebranded and integrated into the global Husqvarna offering.
MRA Offers Tips for Preventing Rooftop Snow Avalanches
Snow guards work to hold back rooftop snow and allow it to melt more gradually and predictably to prevent tragedies.
JCB North America Opens New Dealership in Houston
New $8M Monk JCB sponsored dealership has 13,000 square feet on 5 acres.
Sullair Acquires Compressor-Pump & Service
Salt Lake City's CPS has been a Sullair distributor since 1991.
ClarkDietrich Offers New CEU Course on Effective Moisture Management in Exterior Finishing Systems
Free webinar is set for December 16.
White Cap Acquires Ram Tool
Ram adds 45 stores to the White Cap portfolio.
Simpson Strong-Tie Launches Curriculum Resources for AEC Educators
Resources include online courses, videos, Simpson Strong-Tie software and more.
Structurlam Adds Mass Timber Specialist in the Pacific Northwest
Jon Potter brings extensive civil engineering experience to Structurlam.
Altorfer Rents and Sullair Continue Partnership Amid Expansion
Altorfer is opening two new rental stores in Oglesby and Quincy, Ill.
Saint-Gobain to Acquire GCP Applied Technologies
GCP products include concrete and cement additives and building materials.
ACI/ASCC Publishes Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
New manual runs 262 pages and includes color photos and illustrations.
Southwire Acquires Topaz Lighting Corporation
Addition helps position Southwire as an industry leader in electrical components and lighting.
NEFCO Opens New Fulfillment Center in Richmond, VA
New facility will have 77,000 square feet of warehouse and will employ 30 workers initially.
MAX USA Corp. Celebrates 80 Years with Major Offer
This month only, the MAX SuperRoofer CN445R3 is on sale.
Metabo HPT and Drop Zone TV Partner to bring Cordless Power Tools to the Outdoors
Outdoor Channel TV show will promote MultiVolt tool platform to viewers.
Evergreen Marketing Group Announces Safewaze As A Preferred Supplier
SafeWaze is a leading provider of fall protection systems.
Southwire Acquires OBI Partners, Inc.
Addition to enhance digital services, provide utility solutions and accelerate innovation.
WORX Tools Issues Holiday Gift Recommendations
Stocking stuffers include a work light, oscillating tool and compact vacuum.
Public Construction Spending Drives Modest Uptick in October
Public construction advanced 1.8 percent for month while private sectior spending lagged 0.2 percent.
Columbus McKinnon Expands Conveying Solutions with Acquisition of Garvey Corporation
Columbus McKinnon also acquired Dorner Mfg. Corp. in April 2021.
Inflation, Labor Shortages Weigh Down Construction Industry in Third Quarter, Finds Marcum Index
Nonresidential construction spending remains 10.7 percent below January 2020 levels but is just 1.3 lower than it was one-year ago.
CONTRACTOR SUPPLY MAGAZINE
The April/May 2022 issue of Contractor Supply magazine is here!
In this issue, Jason Toffolo, president of Performance Line Tool Center of Waterford, Michigan, sees a future where local distributor alliances drive market strength.
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