Top Construction Distribution News
Bostitch HurriQuake Nail Named Innovation Of The Year
The editors of Popular Science magazine have named a nail the top innovation among 100 breakthrough products for 2006. Check out the video!
Simpson Strong-Tie Claims Guinness World Record
Simpson Strong-Tie was recently awarded a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest joist hanger.
Trimble to Acquire @Road
Trimble, Sunnyvale, CA has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire @Road, Inc. The acquisition expands Trimble's investment and reinforces the existing growth strategy for its Mobile Solutions (TMS) segment. A number of Trimble's existing businesses have the potential to add software products.
STAFDA Names 2007 Officers
The members of the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) elected a complete slate of officers at its annual convention in November.
Industry Buzz
Powers Fasteners Inc. files suit against Illinois Tool Works; Trimble acquires Software Solution; ChinaBuild 2007 set for March.
Movers & Shakers
Mike Bentley named vp at Sphere 1; Steven Richman president of Milwaukee Electric Tool; Kristine Dannen promoted with Fasteners, Inc.
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