Industry News
The latest news for the construction supply channel, including distributors, suppliers and manufacturer's rep firms.
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Southwire Welcomes Congressman to Heflin Facility
Southwire recently welcomed U.S. Representative Mike Rogers to its manufacturing site in Heflin, Ala.
DEWALT Unveils Expansion of Cordless Carpentry Tools
DEWALT has unveiled a major expansion of its cordless carpentry tool lineup.
Construction Material Prices Flat in July
Construction and nonresidential input prices both increased 0.1% in July compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of federal data.
INDCO Variable Speed Air Dispersers Are Ideal for Combustible Environments
INDCO HSD-series bench top air dispersers handle batches up to 1 gallon with less risk of explosion.
Wheatland Tube Announces New Midwest Regional Sales Manager
Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, has welcomed Nathan Stetten as its new Midwest regional sales manager.
MAX USA Offers End of Summer Savings
MAX USA Corp. is offering special discounts on select 100 PSI tools through the end of September.
NIBCO's Webstone Brand Donates Training Board
NIBCO and its Webstone brand have donated a custom-built boiler and water heater system training board to support hands-on education at Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood, Colorado.
SalesProcess360 Becomes Certified Salesforce Partner
SalesProcess360 has been named a certified Salesforce Select Consulting Partner, reinforcing its commitment to helping manufacturers, distributors, and manufacturers' representatives improve sales performance.
MuleHide TempReady Gun Takes Guesswork Out of Adhesive Application
The new MuleHide TempReady Gun helps take the guesswork out of adhesive application.
Global Drain Technologies Unveils Installer-Friendly Slot Drain Solutions
Global Drain Technologies has unveiled a suite of installer-friendly drain products and support services designed to increase contractor profitability while reducing complexity on the jobsite.
Construction Job Openings Increased by 14,000 in June
The construction industry recorded 305,000 job openings on the last day of June, according to analysis of federal data by the Associated Builders and Contractors.
DAP Names Showalter as President
DAP Global, a manufacturer of building, renovation, and repair solutions, recently announced that Scott Showalter has been named president.
Packer Fastener Continues Western Expansion
Packer Fastener continues to expand its national footprint, recently opening two new locations.
Tube Fin Removal Tool Speeds Peeling For Inspection
Esco Tool has introduced a portable spirally wound tube fin removal tool.
Streamlight Launches ProTec 2.0 Ducks Unlimited Headlamp
Streamlight has announced the launch of the ProTac 2.0 Ducks Unlimited headlamp.
Kentucky Governor Visits DENIOS to Celebrate 40 Years
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear recently visited DENIOS as part of the company’s 40th anniversary celebration.
Taiwan Hardware Expo Launches Global Buyer Invitation Program
The 2026 Taiwan International Tools & Hardware Expo and International Hardware Expo Taiwan will be held October 20-22 at the Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center.
Toro Elects Next President, CEO
Toro has announced its leadership transition as part of a long-term succession process.
Coxreels Offers Dual Hydraulic Reels
Designed for use with hydraulic tools and accessories, Coxreels’ dual hydraulic reels are offered in two configurations; the MPD and the TDMP series.
Werner Opens Height Safety Center in Texas
Werner has announced the opening of the Werner Height Safety Center in Austin, Texas.
PaintLine Introduces New ProDryingRack Custom Line PDRCL
PaintLine has expanded its ProDryingRack product line with the introduction of the Custom Line Rack.
Proton.ai Launches Agentic Order & Quote Entry Automation System
Proton.ai has announced the general availability of Proton Order & Quote Entry Automation, an agentic system that turns inbound customer requests such as competitor part numbers, vague descriptions or screenshots of PDFs, into revenue.
Repair Care USA Introduces Three New Products
Repair Care has added three new products to their USA product line.
Suncor Stainless Unveils Double Ring Series
Suncor Stainless has expanded its new line of stainless-steel tie-down rings with the double ring series.
Irion-America’s MAG-30 Puts Versatility in the Applicator
Irion-America’s MAG-30 Dual Component Applicator is designed for professionals working with two-component adhesives and sealants across construction, manufacturing, and industrial applications.
NAVAC, AccuTools Form Strategic Partnership
NAVAC, a supplier of HVAC vacuum pumps and more tools, has entered into a strategic partnership with AccuTools, a manufacturer of high-precision HVAC/R diagnostic and specialty tools.
















