White Cap, a distributor of specialty construction supplies, including fasteners and safety products, has officially closed on the previously announced agreement to acquire BrownCo Manufacturing & Sales, a distributor of specialty concrete products for commercial and highway and bridge contractors across Oklahoma. “With BrownCo’s dedicated, knowledgeable team and reliable local presence, we are confident that…

Nucor Corporation has launched “Made for Good,” a campaign highlighting the company’s more than five decades of producing steel using the cleanest methods commercially available, while also showcasing its work with customers in a broad range of industries to help them achieve their sustainability goals. “Sustainability is being driven by our customers’ values and focus…

Commercial Metals Company (CMC), a global solutions provider to the construction industry, has unveiled a refreshed identity to better represent the goals, commitments, and evolution of the 108-year-old company. From a single scrap yard in Dallas, Texas, in 1915, CMC has grown into a Fortune 500 company with hundreds of facilities and nearly 13,000 employees…

The global hot-melt adhesives market is estimated to grow by U.S. $4,396.66 million by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.28%, according to Technavio. Hot melts are thermoplastic adhesives that are solid at-room temperature but become molten and fluid when heated. They’re widely used in various industries and applications for bonding, sealing, and assembling substrates. They’re also favored…

Inspired by the needs of hardworking trades professionals, Channellock has released its new Professional Locking Pliers. All of the 13 available locking pliers feature: Forged steel jaws for maximum strength and durability An epoxy resin coating for ultimate rust and spatter resistance A one-handed extended-release lever to prevent finger pinch and allow for one-handed use…

DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand and leader, is accepting applications for the 2024 DEWALT Trades Scholarship. Now in its fifth year, the DEWALT Trades Scholarship provides financial assistance to those pursuing a trade degree or certificate at a two-year college or vocational-technical school. This year, the program will award $200,000 in scholarships to 40…

Nucor Corporation announced a collaboration with fusion power company, Helion to develop a 500 MW fusion power plant. This transformational project will offer base-load zero-carbon electricity from fusion directly to a Nucor steelmaking facility. Nucor and its affiliates are manufacturers of one of the broadest ranges of steel and steel products — including steel fasteners,…

Hexion announced that EcoVadis awarded gold medal status to Hexion VAD B.V. for its sustainability commitment and results, placing it in the top four percent of all companies assessed by EcoVadis. Hexion VAD B.V, which is a subsidiary of Hexion, is comprised of the company’s Versatics products, which are used in a wide range of…

American Packing & Gasket (APG), a distributor and manufacturer of a range of industrial products, announced that Joe Stephens has joined as Chief Executive Officer. Former CEO Matt Dunn will remain with APG on the board of directors. APG is backed by Capstreet, a Houston-based lower middle market private equity firm. “Having spent his entire career in industrial manufacturing,…

As a global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings Henkel Adhesive Technologies is constantly driving sustainability based on its Sustainability Ambition 2030. Aside from optimizing its own footprint in operations and sourcing low-emission raw materials, the business unit aims to lead through technology and drive impact with its diverse product portfolio. Currently, Henkel’s technologies…