STIHL is celebrating its 50th anniversary of U.S. manufacturing operations. Since establishing its U.S. operations in Virginia Beach in 1974, the company has grown from assembling a single chainsaw model in a 20,000-square-foot facility into a major manufacturer of both …

Battery-powered lawn mowers are gaining popularity as many consumers are looking to make the switch to a more eco-friendly and low-maintenance alternative to outdoor power tools. One aspect of battery-powered tools that many consumers haven’t heard about yet is robotic …

The lack of understanding and training surrounding head protection is dangerous and could potentially cost your business thousands of dollars, according to a new study conducted by J.J. Keller and the International Safety Equipment Association. The Bureau of Labor Statistics …

During the third quarter of 2024, PPG reported $4,575 million in sales, a 1% increase year over year. Net income during Q3 hit $468 million, jumping 10% from Q3 2023, when it was $426 million. Total sales volume also increase …

A mix of heathered plum and velvety browns, Cinnamon Slate 2113-40 is Benjamin Moore’s 2025 Color of the Year. “As the use of more saturated color in design has increased in recent years, we are seeing a growing interest in …

Two employees at Sellars Absorbent Materials have been reognized with an award from BizTimes magazine. Julie Graverson, chief operating officer, was named a “Notable Woman in Manufacturing” based on her leadership roles in the paper industry and her support and …

The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts between 2.5% and 3.5% growth in holiday spending from 2023, equating to between $979.5 billion and $989 billion in total holiday spending in November and December of 2024. “The economy remains fundamentally healthy and …

In 2023, 67.7% of the roughly 950,000 single-family homes built included porches, up 1.3% from 2022, according to data compiled by the National Association of Home Builders’ Survey of Construction report. As more and more customers are building porches in …