Top Construction Distribution News

Festool Previews New Tools, Changes Distribution Method
After announcing that, as of April 1, it will no longer sell direct to contractors and woodworkers, Festool will preview several new tools at the upcoming JLC Live New England event, Mar. 28-29 in Providence, RI.

TTI Appoints New Power Tool Division President
Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) has announced the appointment of Mike Farrah as Power Tool Division president for TTI-North America.

Combination Screw-In Connector Requires No Profile Machining
80/20's combination screw-in connector, made of zinc-plated steel, is compatible with its 15, 40 and 45 Series T-slotted aluminum profiles. This unique fastener makes 90 degree connections of T-slotted profiles without machining.

Virginia Abrasives Acquires Smithton Diamond Products
Virginia Abrasives, a leading manufacturer and supplier of abrasives to the construction supply market has acquired business lines from Smithton Diamond Products, a Hemet, CA based distributor of diamond blades and abrasives.

Construction Equipment Theft Continues To Plague Owners In 2007
LoJack Corporation has announced the results of its seventh annual Construction Equipment Theft Study, detailing a problem that costs construction companies up to $1 billion per year in lost assets.

Distribution And Wholesale Industry Business Confidence Drops 10 Points
Concerns about the economy and a drop in plans for hiring led to a steep decline in the confidence of distribution and wholesale companies during the fourth quarter of 2007, according to the latest Small Business Research Board (SBRB) report.

Inside the February/March 2008 Construction Distribution Magazine

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What's in a Name? Northeast Wholesale Nail & Fastener Supply rarely, if ever, gets credit when the right nail or tool makes it to a jobsite - and it likes it that way! Building customers' business builds distributor's business 'The private label program keeps our name out in front of our customers, whether they're professional contractors or homeowners with a weekend project, and that's very important in our competitive business.' 'Generate' sales through portable power units 'Hand tools: What's ahead for this industry mainstay?' Counter Pros

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