Industry News

FrontlineCo To Take Over STAFDA Admin and Office functions as of Jan. 1

The future of the Specialty Tool & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) was at the forefront of discussion during the association’s 49^th Annual Convention and Trade  Show November 9-11 in Phoenix.

STAFDA Elects 2026 Officer Team

Members of the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) elected its 2026 leadership team during the association’s 49th Annual Convention & Trade Show, November 9-11, in Phoenix.

Construction Materials Prices Continue To Rise

Construction material prices rose for the fifth straight month in September.

Starrett, Gerstner Partner to Offer Limited Edition Replica Wooden Tool Chests

The L.S. Starrett Co. is partnering with H. Gerstner & Sons to offer 120 Limited Edition, American-made Starrett Wooden Tool Chests.

NetPlus Alliance Members Maintain Positive Outlook for 2025

More than 60% of NetPlus Alliance members are still forecasting growth for 2025.

Hartmann Building Specialties Acquires New Locations in Louisiana

Hartmann Building Specialties announced the acquisition of Contractors Supply and Equipment’s (CSE) two locations in Baton Rouge and La Place, Louisiana.

Packer Fastener Advances AI Capabilities

Packer Fastener has advanced its AI capabilities through participation in the TitletownTech and Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab.

FastenMaster Expands Cortex Line with New Color-Matched Plugs

FastenMaster has expanded its Cortex line with the launch of collated Cortex plugs for Trex Enhance Golden Hour and Pebble Beach.

Acme Equipment Adds New North Dakota Store

Acme Equipment has announced the opening of a new location in Minot, North Dakota, it’s fourth in the state.

Streamlight Marks 15 Years of Supporting Breast Cancer Research

Streamlight marked its 15th consecutive year partnering with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) with a $20,000 donation to help fund critical breast cancer research and prevention initiatives.

SENCO Adds to SmartLoad Tool Line

SENCO has expanded its offering of tools and fasteners specifically designed for automated bridge systems with the new DS342-SL mounted collated screwdriver.

Suncor Promotes Tavares to Regional Sales Manager Post

Suncor Stainless announced the promotion of John Tavares to the position of Western Canada regional sales manage.

Southwire Integrates High Voltage and Service Teams

Southwire recently announced the integration of its High Voltage business into the Southwire Services team.

MAX USA Unveils 2025 Free Webinar Schedule

MAX USA Corp. has unveiled its 2025 free webinar schedule.

RIDGID Unveils Its Most Powerful Wet/Dry Vacuum

RIDGID has launched its most powerful vacuum in its retail wet/dry line, the new 16 Gallon 7.0 Peak HP NXT Power Wet/Dry Vacuum.

NIBCO Announces PressACR Line Extension

NIBCO has announced new 2 1/8-inch OD fittings to its PressACR line.

Evergreen Supply Adds Big D Tool Center Following NEFCO Acsquisition

Evergreen Supply Network, a cooperative serving the construction and industrial supply industry, welcomed Big D Tool Center to its community of distributors following the company’s recent acquisition by NEFCO.

KNIPEX Tools Adds Punches and Chisels

KNIPEX Tools has launched 22 individual punches and chisels as well as several sets to the North American market.

Milwaukee Tool Names New Group President

Shane Moll has been named group president of Milwaukee Tool.

Southwire Launches MAXIS MHB4000 Hydraulic Conduit Bender

Southwire launched the MAXIS MHB4000 Hydraulic Conduit Bender, the latest addition to its expanding portfolio of equipment product solutions.

Brass Knuckle Spike Glasses Offer Style, Comfort, and Protection

With Brass Knuckle Spike glasses, workers never have to sacrifice style to get the ultimate in comfort and protection.

Lee S. Johnson Associates Adds New Territory Manager

Dominick Bair has joined the Lee S. Johnson Associates Inc. rep agency as a new territory manager.

Festool Introduces First-Ever Soft Foam Abrasive

Festool unveiled its first-ever soft foam abrasive, developed for surface preparation on complex shapes.

Ergodyne Unveils New Winter Gear

Ergodyne launched its latest line of winter work gear, a collection designed to help workers prepare for and withstand the most challenging conditions.

Malco Tools Expands C-RHEX Line

Malco Tools has expanded its C-RHEX line of cleanable, reversible hex drivers.

Sellars Announces Clean Task Rebrand for Commercial Channel

Sellars Absorbent Materials has unveiled a refreshed look for its commercial wipers as part of a transition from ToolBox to the Clean Task brand.

Repair Care Products Now Available in the US

Repair Care, a well-known repair brand overseas, has just announced that its products will now be available in the United States.

NEFCO Opens New Branch in Louisiana

NEFCO recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest branch in West Monroe, Louisiana.

Southwire Unveils Business Development Team

Southwire recently announced the formation of a dedicated business development team to meet the needs of the exponential growth of critical vertical markets that continue to drive significant increases in power demand

PaintLine Adds Conversion Kits To Popular Industrial Rack

PaintLine is now offering three different conversion kits for its ProDryingRack EX (PDREX) industrial rack.

IPA Launches BrushAll Wire Hand Brush Line

Innovative Products of America announced the launch of its BrushAll Wire Hand Brush Line.

MARSHALLTOWN Acquires RACATAC Products

MARSHALLTOWN has announced its  acquisition of RACATAC Products, an American manufacturer and distributor of the first widely commercialized, ergonomically designed kneeling/sitting creeper that allows you to roll while kneeling or sitting.

Werner Electric Supply Goes Through Brand Evolution

Werner Electric Supply, an electrical supply and solutions provider based in Wisconsin, has shortened its brand name to Werner as part of a brand evolution that remains focused on customers.

E-Z LOK Expands Finserts Product Line

E-Z LOK has expanded its E-Z Fin brass threaded inserts for soft wood, thermoplastics and thermoset plastics.

Tsurumi America Adds New Mid-Atlantic Regional Sales Manager

Tsurumi America has added Chris Ingles as a new Mid-Atlantic regional sales manager.

Coxreels Unveils Swivel Mounting Brackets for 100 Series

Coxreels has announced its newest expansion to its mounting bracket lineup, the SMK-702 Series.

IPA Expands BrushAll Line with new Diamond Grinding Wheels

Innovative Products of America (IPA) has expanded its BrushAll line with the launch of three new grinding wheels.

Malco Debuts New Tools at METALCON 2025

Malco Tools unveiled several new tools at METALCON 2025.

Bobcat Completes Bismark Facility Modernization

Bobcat has completed a $4.8 million renovation of its Bismark, North Dakota manufacturing facility.

NEFCO Acquires Big D Tool Center

NEFCO has acquired Big D Tool Center, a construction supply company based in Dallas, Texas.

SPAX, TRUFAST Earn Recognition via 2025 Pro Tool Innovation Awards

Altenloh, Brinck & Co. U.S. Inc., manufacturer of TRUFAST and SPAX band fasteners was recognized in multiple categories of the 2025 Pro Tool Innovation Awards.

OZ Lifting Opens New Facility in Winona, Minn.

OZ Lifting Products welcomed dignitaries, special guests, and media to officially open its new facility in Winona, Minnesota on Tuesday, October 7.

Hitachi Global Air Donates Mural to City in Honor of 60th Anniversary

Hitachi Global Air Power gifted a new mural to the City of Michigan City, Indiana in honor of Sullair's 60th anniversary.

Bobcat Celebrates Credo Award Winners and Patent Achievements

Bobcat recently honored nearly 150 employees as part of its annual Credo awards and patent recognition program.

Bobcat Showcasing Full Line at Equip Expo 2025

Bobcat will showcase several new and recently introduced machines at Equip Expo in Louisville, Ky., on October 21-24, 2025.

White Cap Makes Two More Acquisitions

White Cap has expanded its operations in North America with the acquisition of two businesses.

Henkel Celebrates Expansion of South Dakota Facility

Henkel, a manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has expanded its manufacturing facility in Brandon, South Dakota.

ServiceTitan Expands Opportunities through Path to Pro Program

ServiceTitan is bringing additional job opportunities and skills programs to contractors by connecting them with The Home Depot’s Path to Pro program.

KNIPEX Tools Earns 2025 Great Place to Work Certification

For the second year in a row, KNIPEX Tools has been certified by Great Place to Work.

Cat Footwear Introduces the Reclaimer Wedge

Cat Footwear has introduced the Reclaimer Wedge, a rugged take on a classic silhouette, engineered for life on and off the clock.

Woodgrain Expands Distribution HQ Campus in Georgia

Woodgrain announced the completion of its Distribution Headquarters expansion with the addition of a second building.

OMG Building Products Unveils Employee Pavilion

Showings its commitment to employee well-being and engagement in mind, OMG Building Products has completed construction of a new deck and pavilion at its headquarters. 

Blackline Safety Feted as Top Growing Company in Canada Again

Blackline Safety has been named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies by The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business magazine for the seventh consecutive year.

Malco Tools Unveils TurboShear Rotary Panel Cutter

Malco Tools has unveiled its latest tool for professionals, the TurboShear Rotary Panel Cutter.

Proton Declares War on Bad Product Data

Proton, an AI platform built for distributors, announced the launch of its early access waitlist for Proton PIM, a new product information management (PIM) system designed to solve one of distribution’s most expensive and pervasive challenges, bad product data.

Ignite Attachments Enters UTV/ATV Market with Snow Blade

Ignite Attachments is stepping into the UTV/ATV attachment space for the first time with a new universal snow blade, designed to help homeowners, professionals and property managers take on winter with confidence.

NetPlus Alliance Unveils Annual Award Winners at 2025 Annual Meeting

“Empowering Excellence” was the theme for the 2025 NetPlus Alliance Annual Meeting held in National Harbor, Maryland from Sept. 28-30.

Packer Fastener Opens Hub in Mississippi

Packer Fastener has opened its newest distribution hub in Pearl, Mississippi.

JLG Whitepaper Explores Role of Compact Telehandlers in Rental Industry

JLG Industries has released a whitepaper about the growing role of compact telehandlers in the rental industry.

Construction Job Opening Rate Falls to Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade

The construction industry had 188,000 job openings on the last day of August.

Sellars Celebrates Manufacturing Month and 40^th Anniversary

Sellars Absorbent Materials is hosting its second annual “I Spy” challenge.

pewag Launches New Screw-In Lifting Point, the PLZW-R rapid

pewag has launched the PLZW-R rapid, a screw-in lifting point that allows for quick and easy attachment with a click-and-go function.

NIBCO Announces New Webstone G-Series Products

NIBCO INC has announced new Webstone G-Series products.

NetPlus: Distributors Forecast Revenue Growth in 2025

Industrial and contractor supply distributors who are members of NetPlus Alliance are forecasting growth for the remainder of 2025 as they focus on strategic enhancements within their control in the first half of the year.

Genie Introduces New Boom and Scissor Lift Safety Accessories

New accessories relating to both fall protection safety and perimeter awareness have been released by Genie for boom and scissor lift operators.

White Cap Opens First Enterprise Distribution Center

White Cap recently celebrated the grand opening of its first Enterprise Distribution Center (EDC) in Perris, California.

New Home Sales Post Unexpected Large Gain in August

A modest drop in mortgage rates led to a surprisingly large jump in new home sales in August that could be revised lower next month.

NEFCO Opens New Branch in South Carolina

NEFCO recently celebrated the grand opening of its North Charleston, South Carolina branch.

Brass Knuckle SmartCut Gloves Give Application-Specific A2 Cut Protection

Brass Knuckle’s SmartCut line of gloves offers three ANSI A2 cut-resistant glove solutions designed to perform in specific applications and conditions.

Simpson Strong-Tie to Launch New Software at Building Conference

Simpson Strong-Tie is slated to introduce CS Producer, the latest addition to its Component Solution software suite at the Building Component Manufacturers Conference in Omaha, Nebraska Sept. 29-Oct. 3.

FrogTape Brand Introduces Sustainable Paperboard Packaging

FrogTape has announced a packaging update to its flagship Multi-Surface and Delicate Surface painter's tapes.

Guardian to Exhibit at Western Roofing Expo 2025

Guardian will be among the exhibitors at Western Roofing Expo 2025 at Paris Las Vegas Sept. 28-Sept. 30.

OH&S Honors Two Guardian Products with Awards

Two Guardian products were recognized with an Occupational Health & Safety Magazine 2025 New Product of the Year Award.

Sellars Competing in "Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin" Contest

Sellars is encouraging its customers, suppliers, supporters, fans to vote early and vote often as its signature TOOLBOX Blue Shop Towels compete in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest.

OZ Lifting Announces Official Opening of New Facility

OZ Lifting Products will host a grand opening celebration of its new facility in Winona, Minnesota on Tuesday, Oct. 7.

PrimeSource Launches Grip-Rite SpeedSpike

PrimeSource Building Products has announced the launch of Grip-Rite SpeedSpike, the first widely available 4 1/2-inch collated fastener engineered specifically for use with high R-value insulated exterior sheathing.

JET Tools Unveils New Bandsaw at FABTECH 2025

Designed from the ground up to help fabricators do more, JET Tools launched the JT1-1376 18-inch CVS bandsaw at FABTECH 2025.

Streamlight Launches Rechargeable Sledge Headlamp

Streamlight has launched the new Sledge headlamp, a low-profile, rechargeable flood headlamp engineered for professionals as well as outdoor enthusiasts.

New Mini Discs Join the Norton Vortex Rapid Prep Flap Disc Line

Saint-Gobain Abrasives has expanded its Norton Vortex Rapid Prep Non-Woven Flap Disc Line with the introduction of 2- and 3-inch “mini” sizes featuring Norton’s patented Vortex agglomerate grain.

Coxreels Unveils New LED Lights for C Series Reels

Coxreels has unveiled a new line of industrial duty LED lights now available on the C (Dual Purpose) Air/Electric reels.

Siemens, TRUMPF Partner to Accelerate Digital Manufacturing and AI Readiness

Technology company Siemens and machine tool manufacturer TRUMPF announced a partnership that will elevate industrial production by harnessing advanced digital manufacturing solutions.

Two SENCO Products Recognized with 2025 Pro Tool Innovation Awards

SENCO’s CS61H1 cap stapler and RoofPro 445XP coil roofing nailer were each 2025 Pro Tool Innovation Awards (PTIA) in recognition of their design and performance.

Milwaukee Tool To Expand Footprint in Wisconsin

Milwaukee Tool is expected to bring an estimated 300 new jobs to its new Menomonee Falls, Wis. facility through a $42 million investment.

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Our cover story, The Power of Fusion, California Service Tool demonstrates how it has found a way to fuse together its relationships with customers and vendors.

Learn the story of 2026 STAFDA President Matt Kitchens and get the full line up for the 2025 STAFDA Convention and Trade Show Section and also in this issue are Industry Updates.

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