Industry News

Woodgrain to Acquire Kelleher Corporation

Woodgrain, a manufacturer and distributor of millwork and building materials, has announced an asset purchase agreement to acquire Kelleher Corporation.

Takeuchi Hires National Accounts Manager

Takeuchi-US has appointed a new national accounts manager.

Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $100,000 to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief

Simpson Strong-Tie is donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support disaster relief efforts in areas affected by the wildfires still ongoing in Los Angeles.

Concrete Industry Descends on Vegas for World of Concrete 2025

World of Concrete, the largest and only annual international event for the concrete and masonry industries, returns to Las Vegas Convention Center, January 21-23, 2025.

Festool Celebrates 100 Years of Power Tool Solutions

Festool is celebrating 100 years of innovation in tools for professional tradespeople in 2025.

Jasper Tractor Joins Takeuchi Dealer Network

Located at 1050 Hwy 515 South in Jasper, Georgia, Jasper Tractor will now carry the full line of Takeuchi equipment.

Franklin Electric, NGWA Announce Drilling Basics Scholarship Recipients

Recipients of the annual National Ground Water Association University Franklin Electric Scholarship have been announced.

MuleHide Adds Two New Faces to its Management Team

MuleHide has added two new members to its management team.

Southwire Annouces Sustainable Investment in Ndustrial

Southwire has made a strategic investment in Ndustrial.Io, an AI-powered energy intensity platform for industry.

Tencarva Machinery Acquires Detroit Pump & Mfg. Co.

Tencarva Machinery Company, a distributor and service provider of flow control and process equipment solutions to industrial and municipal end-markets, has acquired Detroit Pump & Mfg. Co.

Acme Tools Named Number One for the Second Straight Year by Newsweek

Acme Tools has been ranked first on Newsweek’s list of Best Online Shops 2025 for the second consecutive year in the DIY, Tools and Supplies Category.

Kubota Unveils Range of Solutions at CES 2025

During a media briefing at CES 2025, Kubota North America announced its vision for the future that includes offering more customer solutions across its entire equipment portfolio.

Construction Hiring Hits Historic Low in November

Hirings rates in the construction industry fell to historic lows in November 2024.

Takeuchi-US Hires New Southwest Region Product Manager

Takeuchi-US has hired Ian Aarsvold as its new Southwest region product manager.

Plate 2000 Celebrates 25 years in 2025

Canadian-based manufacturer Plate 2000 invites all its partners, clients, and industry professionals to visit its booth in Las Vegas at World of Concrete 2025 to help celebrate its 25th anniversary.

Point of Rental Adds Chief Technology Officer

Point of Rental has added Emad Georgy as its first chief technology officer, taking its investment in people-centered technology to a new level.

Suncor Stainless Names New West Coast Account Manager

Suncor Stainless Inc., a manufacturer for stainless steel hardware in multiple industries, has announced the appointment of Don Piccirilli as the company’s new West Coast senior regional account manager.

Develon Set to Exhibit at The ARA Show 2025

Attendees at The ARA Show will have an opportunity to see four Develon machines and several attachments on display. The 2025 trade show is scheduled for January 30 – February 1 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

AED Foundation Marks Record Year for AEDF Vision 2025

The AED Foundation announced recognition of its 100th high school program in North America, underscoring the progress of the foundation’s Vision 2025 workforce development initiative.

NIBCO Partners with American Plumber Stories Season 5

NIBCO Inc. has announced its partnership for season five of American Plumber Stories, a docuseries that serves to change the perception of the plumbing industry by illustrating the common challenges and inspiring newcomers.

Hy-Brid Lifts Appoints New Sales and Marketing VP

Hy-Brid Lifts, a manufacturer of aerial lift equipment, has appointed a new vice president of sales and marketing.

RectorSeal Invests in Flair's HVAC Control Solutions

RectorSeal, a manufacturer of HVAC/R and plumbing accessories, has announced an investment to support the growth of Flair HVAC control solutions.

Contractors Showing Signs of Future Optimism in 2025

Contractor sentiment held steady to end the year as high home prices and mortgage rates offset renewed hope about a better regulatory business climate in 2025.

ARA Announces 2024 Industry Award Recipients

Each year, the American Rental Association (ARA) honors individuals for outstanding service to the association and the equipment and event rental industry.

Franklin Electric Appoints Senior Manager to Industrial and Engineered Business Unit

Franklin Electric recently appointed Mike Pimentel to the role of senior business unit manager for industrial and engineered systems.

Woodgrain to Acquire Jeld-Wen Towanda Plant

Woodgrain Inc., a millwork and building products company, has inked a purchase agreement with JELD-WEN Holding Inc. for the acquisition of its Towanda, Pennsylvania plant.

Crossplane Capital Acquires Denver-based Distributor

Crossplane Capital, a private equity firm, has announced the acquisition of Distributor Wire and Cable (DWC), a Denver-based distributor of electrical wire and cable products.

Atlas Copco Drives Water Well Drilling in Turkey

Atlas Copco's DrillAir range of portable air compressors deliver flexibility, fuel efficiency, and strong performance in drilling projects around the world.

OZ Lifting To Highlight New Tele-Pro Davit Crane at ProMat

OZ Lifting Products LLC will show its upgraded Tele-Pro davit crane and other industrial lifting products at ProMat 2025 at Chicago’s McCormick Place from March 17-20.

NAVAC Training Manager Recognized among Top 25 HVACR Instructors

NAVAC, a supplier of HVAC vacuum pumps announced that Jesse Stewart, the company’s National Training Manager, has been named one of the 2025 Top 25 Most Influential HVACR Instructors and Trainers.

Study Identifies High-Risk Noise-Exposed Construction Workers

Pedestrians walking by a construction site may be momentarily shaken by the noise generated from heavy equipment, but what about the construction workers themselves?

Monthly Construction Input Prices Unchanged in November

Construction input prices were unchanged in November compared to the previous month, according to the recently released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data.

ABC: Wisconsin is the Top State for Construction

Wisconsin is the No. 1 state for construction, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors’ 10th annual Merit Shop Scorecard.

Case Unveils Metallica-Inspired CTL

Case Construction Equipment recently unveiled custom-designed compact track loader that was commissioned and inspired by Metallica frontman and co-founder James Hetfield.

Milwaukee Enhances Productivity with MX Fuel Rapid Charger

Milwaukee Tool has launched its latest solution to enhance productivity on the jobsite with the unveiling of the MX Fuel Rapid Charger.

Construction Adds Just 10,000 Jobs in November, Still Outpaces U.S. Economy

The construction industry added 10,000 jobs on net in November, according to an analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

NIBCO Promotes Edds to Director of Product Management 

NIBCO Inc. has announced the promotion of Aaron Edds to director of product management.

Menasha President Named One of Wisconsin's Top Business Leaders

Menasha Corporation president and CEO Chris Drees has been honored as a Wisconsin 275 Most Influential Business Leaders for 2024.

AED Foundation Recognizes 12 Washington Schools

The AED Foundation announced the recognition of 12 High School Equipment Technology Programs in Washington.

Senate Rejects McFerran's Confirmation as Labor Board Chair

The U.S. Senate rejected holding a confirmation vote on for Lauren McFerran to serve a third term as chairperson of the National Labor Relations Board.

E-Z LOK Showcases Products at STAFDA Show

E-Z LOK, a manufacturer of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, was among the exhibitors at the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association’s 48th Annual Convention & Trade Show, November 10-12.

OSHA Finalizes Rule on Proper Fit Requirements for PPE

The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finalized a revision to the PPE standard for construction workers.

Wildeck Completes Move to New Headquarters

Wildeck Inc. has announced the completion of its new corporate headquarters and innovation center in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Tsurumi Pump Launches New Website

Tsurumi Pump has launched a redesigned website to help provide a more engaging, user-centric online experience.

Genie Launches Six New Scissor Lifts 

An all-new, future-focused design has been unveiled by Genie for its core slab scissor lift product line.

Ketten Wälder Promotes cromox Chain Hoist, Trolley

Ketten Wälder GmbH has increased global stock of its cromox-branded stainless steel chain hoist and trolley, manufactured in Bad Endorf, Germany.

AD Electrical Division Honors Excellence At 2024 Meeting

The 2024 AD North American Meeting for the Electrical Division concluded with resounding success at the Hyatt Regency Downtown in Chicago.

LINC Systems Acquires CORUS Fastening

LINC Systems, a Center Rock Capital Partners portfolio company, has announced the acquisition of CORUS Fastening, a distributor of industrial fastening solutions and pneumatic tools.

ARA Announces Rental Hall of Fame Inductees

Three industry leaders will become the newest inductees into the Rental Hall of Fame.

Registration Opens for STAFDA's 2025 Excellence in Distribution Program

Registration is now open for STAFDA’s 2025 Excellence in Distribution program, the industry’s premier education program.

OTR Hires New VP of Aftermarket Sales

OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) has hired John King as its new vice president of aftermarket sales.

Motion Industries to Purchase Conveyance Company

Motion Industries Inc. signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of U.S.-based International Conveyor and Rubber (ICR).

Graycor Names First Nonfamily Member CEO

Graycor Co. has announced the promotion of Dave Wing to CEO from president and COO of the Graycor family of companies.

OZ Lifting Celebrates 20 Years with Expansion

Winona, Minnesota-based OZ Lifting Products LLC is celebrating 20 years in business.

Alliance MRO Launches New EPA Compliant Anti-Spatter

Alliance MRO recently launched the complete Whale Spray anti-spatter product line replacement to meet new EPA standards on methylene chloride, offering distributors a safer alternative without sacrificing performance.

Franklin Electric Named to Newsweek's America's Greenest Companies List

Franklin Electric Co. has been recognized as one of America’s Greenest Companies 2025 by Newsweek.

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