Channellock, Inc., a manufacturer of pliers and hand tools, recently announced the promotion of Mark Yoder to director of product management. Yoder transitions to the role after 23 years in sales with the company, bringing extensive knowledge of CHANNELLOCK® products, …
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STIHL Appoints New President
STIHL Inc. announced the appointment of Sean McGinnis as president, effective October 1, 2026. In this role, McGinnis will lead the STIHL Group’s largest market and subsidiary, with end-to-end responsibility for STIHL Inc. This includes full profit-and-loss ownership, leadership of …
Read More »LMBR Technologies Introduces Read-Only AI Assessment for LBM Operations
LMBR Technologies, Inc. recently announced it has introduced SHADOW MODE, a read-only AI assessment for lumber, truss and building-material operations. SHADOW MODE works alongside an existing ERP, which remains the system of record. With customer authorization, it establishes an operating …
Read More »Hillman Group Completes Acquisition of Kanebridge
Hillman Solutions Corp. announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Kanebridge, LLC, a master distributor of industrial fasteners, for a purchase price of approximately $315 million, subject to customary adjustments. The acquisition was first announced on August 3, …
Read More »FastenMaster Supports ToolBank Disaster Relief Efforts
FastenMaster, a division of OMG Building Products, has donated $475,000 worth of its MVP Multipurpose Wood Screws through the Home Depot Foundation to support ToolBank Disaster Services, joining previous donations to Habitat for Humanity and several local high school vocational …
Read More »FastenMaster Introduces New Marine-Grade Structural Fastener
FastenMaster, a division of OMG Building Products, has introduced the MarineLOK fastener, a heavy duty 316 stainless steel structural screw suitable for use within 1,000 feet of saltwater. The MarineLOK fastener includes three technologies: a sharp type-17 point, serrated cutting …
Read More »Arrow Tool Group Named Diamond Sponsor for 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
Arrow Tool Group announced it will serve as a Diamond Sponsor, contributing to bringing the 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from its home state of Idaho to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The tree’s journey is made possible …
Read More »Arrow Tool Group Appoints New Vice President of Product Management
Arrow Tool Group announced the appointment of Chee Min Hong as vice president of product management, ecommerce and brand marketing. In this executive leadership role, Hong will lead the company’s product management, e-commerce and brand marketing strategy while helping drive …
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