Imports at major ports in the U.S. are projected to remain high as cargo continues to come in at retailer demand ahead of growing tariffs on China and other countries, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates …
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Honeywell Announces Separation Into Three Distinct Companies
Honeywell recently announced its intention to pursue a full separation of Automation and Aerospace Technologies following the completion of the company’s comprehensive business portfolio evaluation. Slated to be completed in the second half of 2026, the separation, paired with the …
Read More »Construction Job Openings Fall to Lowest Level Since 2017
The labor market for construction sector jobs remained lower than last year at the end of 2024, following a slow period associated with declines in some areas of the residential construction industry, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job …
Read More »Houzz State of the Industry Report Predicts Positive Outlook for 2025
Houzz Inc. recently released its 2025 U.S. Houzz State of the Industry Report, detailing an outlook for 2025 performance in the residential construction and design businesses industries and a review of 2024 performance. The study reports more than 3 out …
Read More »Early Bird Registration for EISENWARENMESSE 2026 Now Open
Registration is now open for the 2026 EISENWARENMESSE International Hardware Fair in Cologne, Germany. The leading international trade fair for the industry will take place March 3-6, 2026, at the Cologne fair grounds. At EISENWARENMESSE International Hardware Fair, over 3,000 …
Read More »Vybond Launches After Nautic Partners Acquisition
Nautic Partners, LLC recently completed the acquisition of Berry Global Group Inc.’s speciality tapes business, launching the newly branded company, Vybond. “Vybond represents a powerful combination of technical expertise, customer-centric service and market leadership,” says Sean Wieland, managing director at …
Read More »US LBM Acquires Walker Lumber & Supply
US LBM recently announced the acquisition of Walker Lumber & Supply in Nashville, Tennessee. “We’re thrilled to be joining US LBM,” say Ray Hayles and Scott McMillan, who will both continue to run Walker Lumber & Supply’s day-to-day operations following the …
Read More »Bold and Neutral Shades for Kitchen Cabinets
With kitchen remodeling and redesign remaining a popular trend in recent years, adding color to kitchen cabinets is a desired choice for many homeowners. According to Benjamin Moore’s Color Trends 2025 collection, dark colors that provide striking contrast, bold statement …
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