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June 19, 2013
Protect your workers from heat stress

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends that employers establish a heat-related-illness prevention program that includes advising workers to drink plenty of water and acclimatize to weather conditions and providing them with schedules that alternate between work and rest breaks. 

June 18, 2013
EPA proposes new standards for composite wood products

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed two new regulations last month that would help further protect Americans from formaldehyde emissions in composite wood products. The proposals are currently up for public discussion in the Federal Register, where woodworking professionals and other interested parties can submit formal comments through Aug. 9.

The legislation would apply to all composite wood products that are sold, manufactured, supplied, offered for sale or imported into the United States.

June 10, 2013
NRF survey says Dad’s in for a good Father’s Day

Americans are going to stretch their budgets and spend a little more on dad this year, according to NRF’s 2013 Father’s Day spending survey conducted by BIGinsight. The average person is expected to shell out $119.84 on gifts this year, an increase of 2% from $117.14 last year. 

Total spending by people 18 and older in the United States for Father’s Day is expected to reach $13.3 billion.

June 6, 2013
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS: Gary Maulin

Gary Maulin has been named Western States Territory Manager at Starborn Industries, a manufacturer and international distributor of fastening products.

He is responsible for expanding sales relationships throughout the Western United States and training customers and employees on the benefits and usage of the company’s fasteners.

June 3, 2013
Bona AB and Kunzle & Tasin sign partnership

Bona AB, maker of products for hardwood floors, and Kunzle & Tasin, the market leader in the production of sanding machines, have entered into a strategic partnership.

The first step of this alliance is to offer customers a broader product portfolio as K&T will produce a combined range of Bona/K&T floor sanding machines. Bona will market and sell the products through its global organization, including through Bona’s extensive distribution network in the United States.

May 31, 2013
Rental industry expects growth

The equipment rental industry in the United States is expected to generate $33.6 billion in revenue in 2013, according to the American Rental Association’s (ARA) latest forecast from the ARA Rental Market Monitor. 

This figure represents a 7.3% increase over 2012, with revenue growth reaching 7.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the latest quarterly forecast.

May 20, 2013
Market Recap: RISI Crow's Construction Materials Cost Index

A price index of lumber and panels used in actual construction for May 17, 2013

May 15, 2013
Weather Trends retail forecast

May 7, 2013
Made-in-USA emerges as icon in Las Vegas

Grumpy Joe's is among the retailers on the hunt for big brands and domestically made products.

May 6, 2013
Triple Threat

April 26, 2013
Currey & Company recalls chandeliers

Citing an electric shock hazard due to defective wiring, chandeliers made in China are being recalled.

April 15, 2013
AEDs in the workplace: Benefit or burden?

Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). And about 10,000 sudden cardiac arrests occur while victims are at work, according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) data.

April 9, 2013
Boral names Midwest sales manager

Roswell, Ga.-based Boral has named Steve Schulz as territory sales manager for the Upper Midwest region of the United States for the Boral TruExterior Trim product line.

April 8, 2013
On Rebates

From Ace's John Venhuizen

April 8, 2013
Quikrete seeks to save the mailbox

A promotion challenges homeowners to “save the endangered mailbox.”

April 1, 2013
PPG acquires AkzoNobel North American architectural coatings business

With this acquisition, PPG has expanded its reach in all three major North American distribution channels, including home centers, independent paint dealers and company-owned paint stores.

March 29, 2013
Emphasis on injury reporting can preempt ‘Monday morning surprises’

The “Monday morning surprise” -- when an employee approaches you on Monday morning to report an injury he or she sustained at work on Friday -- can be a dreaded situation with potential pitfalls for an employer.

March 28, 2013
Hong Kong marketers plan events in NYC and LA

Companies in the United States are urged to “Think Asia, Think Hong Kong.”

March 26, 2013
Business leaders favor overturning DOMA, ending benefits discrimination

On Feb. 28, 2013, approximately 286 businesses and municipal employers filed an amicus brief in support of a challenge to the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), now before the U.S. Supreme Court.

March 25, 2013
WOLF survey shows uptick in buyer optimism

York, Pa.-based cabinet supplier WOLF reported a slight increase in its Key Buyer Index for March.

March 18, 2013
Green Building Council still open for suggestions

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) opened its sixth and final public comment period for LEED version 4.

March 15, 2013
In D.C. court, a victory for hearth and home

An estimated two-thirds of the 6 million or so gas fireplaces in the U.S. are purely decorative.

And thanks to a recent court order, these decorative fireplaces will not have to abide by Department of Energy regulations on energy efficiency — averting big losses for manufacturers. The District of Columbia Court of Appeals ruled in favor of an appeal filed by the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) challenging the DOE's recent actions to regulate decorative hearth products.

March 15, 2013
Made in America is right at home in Hartville

In Hartville, Ohio, sits America's largest independent home center at 305,000 sq. ft. In the middle of Hartville Hardware sits a house constructed entirely of U.S.-made products — from the foundation to the sheet rock, paint and appliances.

"There's definitely been an increase in people wanting to buy U.S.-made products," says Howard Miller, president of Hartville Hardware, a member of the Do it Best co-op. "General Electric makes washers and dryers in the U.S. and people love that. They're asking for U.S.-made all the time."

March 15, 2013
Storm trackers: HIRI follows Hurricane Sandy

When Hurricane Sandy slammed into the northeastern part of the United States, the level of damage was clearly devastating. It was the start of a tremendously difficult time for many residents of this highly populous region. When bad things happen, a silver lining often emerges. In this case, that is a positive impact on the home improvement industry.

March 11, 2013
Stanley rolls out limited-edition PowerLocks

New Britain, Conn.-based Stanley Tools is releasing a limited-edition series of five PowerLock tape measures.

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