Industry News

William Hackett  Strengthens Bespoke Capabilities With Acquisition

William Hackett, a supplier of safety-critical lifting, rigging and chain solutions, has strengthened its customer offering through a new acquisition.

Contractors Brace for Tariff Impact on Material Prices

A surge in demand due to potential tariffs is among the factors that pushed construction input prices higher in January. Economists suggest prices could continue to rise.

Custom Equipment Rebrands to AXCS Equipment

Custom Equipment LLC, the manufacturer of Hy-Brid Lifts, has rebranded under the name AXCS Equipment.

Unirope Opens New Training Center

Ontario, Canada-based Unirope Limited, a specialist in the manufacture, distribution, testing, certification, and inspection of high-performance wire rope and rigging products, has opened a new training center at its headquarters in Mississauga.

Weil-McLain Refreshes Its Century-Old Brand

Weil-McLain has unveiled a refreshed vision of its century-old brand to reflect its legacy of dependability and a vision for the future of hydronics.

Rehlko Appoints New Engines President

Eric Fontaine has been appointed to succeed Vincenzo Perrone as president of the Rehlko engines business.

National Distributor Expands Offerings in Michigan, Tennessee

National specialty building materials distributor US LBM has announced the acquisition of building product distributors in Michigan and Tennessee.

Non-Residential Construction Adds Modest 4,400 jobs in January

The construction industry added 4,000 jobs on net in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

White Cap Acquires Pacific Northwest Sealant Distributor

Portland, Oregon-based JLA Supply, a distributor of sealants, waterproofing and concrete accessories, has been acquired by White Cap.

Hideki Fujimoto Appointed New President and CEO of Hitachi Global Air Power

Hitachi Global Air Power US announced Hideki Fujimoto will be appointed president and CEO of Hitachi Global Air Power, effective April 1, 2025.

Caldwell Names Sochocki RUD Regional Sales Manager

The Caldwell Group Inc. has named a new eastern RUD sales manager. 

Safety Hoist Names New Executive VP, COO

Safety Hoist Company hired Jacobus van Zyl as their new Executive Vice President, COO.

JLG's ES2646 Electric-Drive Scissor Lift is Flight Ready with Aviation Package

JLG Industries has introduced a new aviation package for the JLG ES2646 electric-drive scissor lifts, specifically designed for use in aircraft manufacturing and maintenance applications.

Makita Hits Hard at World of Concrete 2025

Makita drew heavy traffic at World of Concrete 2025 in Las Vegas last week with an expansive and interactive booth featuring solutions for concrete, formwork and storage, as well as the world’s first 40V max 16-gauge rebar tying tool.

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