According to a 2020 study published in the National Library of Medicine, 60% of workers use personal protective equipment (PPE) during work. Reasons for not wearing PPE include discomfort, lack of knowledge on how to use it and poor fit. …
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Niemann Foods has purchased the final three locations of Jerry’s Hardware & Rental, according to Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Jerry’s Hardware had operated five store locations throughout Minnesota until the end of 2025, when the company announced the closure of …
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84 Lumber announced the promotion of Dave Morgan from deputy general counsel to general counsel, effective immediately. Morgan has played a critical role in guiding 84 Lumber through strategic growth since he joined the company in 2016. In his new …
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Single-family construction fell in the last two quarters of 2025 across all U.S. regions, with the exception of low-density, low-populated micro counties, according to the NAHB’s Home Buildings Geography Index (HBGI). Multifamily construction rose across all geographic regions in the …
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Rural King announced the opening of its new store in Rome, Georgia, expanding the company’s presence in northwest Georgia. “Opening our third Georgia store in Rome is an exciting milestone for Rural King,” says Michael Ladd, Rural King chief operating …
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The Gorman Group announced Ashlee Cribb will be joining the company on April 1, 2026, and will assume the role of chief executive officer on July 1, 2026. Cribb brings experience in the forest products sector across both publicly traded …
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Joe Swortz, a U.S. Army veteran and the financial controller for Hardware Sales Inc. in Bellingham, Washington, attributes his current leadership and teamwork skills to his time in the military Motivated by the desire to go to college without financially …
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Belco Forest Products announced it has named Brian Bunt as its new director of sales and marketing, bringing over 18 years of experience in the building products industry. Bunt joins Belco after working nearly two decades at WindsorONE as vice …
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