Construction Employment Declines in 25 States Between May and June, Remains Positive Year-Over-Year

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Construction employment declined in 25 states between May and June, even as 39 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between June 2014 and June 2015, according to a recent analysis of Labor Department data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that the monthly construction employment declines come as Congress continues to search for ways to pay for new highway and transit investments. “While the year-over-year totals remains relatively positive, the monthly construction employment figures are troubling,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Investing in transportation infrastructure will make it easier for many … Read more

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Ergodyne Expands Tool Lanyard Line

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Ergodyne has expanded its Squids Tool Lanyard Line to include the Squids 3104 Detachable Dual Loop Lanyard. By eliminating the use of metal, this new tool lanyard is nonconductive and non-marring, while still offering maximum durability with a dual loop, interchangeable design. The lanyard is ideal for those working on electrical applications or sensitive services.

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Professional-Grade Line of Wet/Dry Vacs Exceed Jobsite, User Demands

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RIDGID's new line of professional-grade wet/dry vacs were built specifically for commercial and industrial users. This line features 12 vacs designed to exceed jobsite and user demands driven by customer feedback. The Wet/Dry Vacs are powerful, with motors providing up to 24 percent more power than the previous top-performing models. From the highly portable 4 gallon vac to the high-capacity 16 gallon model with an integrated cart, the line boasts innovative features and unique models such as the Motor-on-Bottom Wet/Dry Vac. As with all RIDGID products, the vacs are backed by a full warranty.

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Hyundai Construction Equipment Introduces HL900 Series Wheel Loaders

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Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has launched its new HL900 series line of Tier 4 Final-compliant wheel loaders. These new wheel loaders are designed for maximum performance, productivity and efficiency, and have been proven to deliver as much as 5 percent greater productivity and 10 percent lower fuel consumption than the previous 9A series loaders. The cab has been reconfigured for additional floor space and improved visibility. For added operator comfort, in-cab sound levels are reduced by 3 dB, making this one of the quietest cabs in the industry. An optional Smart Start ignition system for password- or Bluetooth key-enabled machine … Read more

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Weather Guard Introduces Drop-Down Ladder Racks

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WEATHER GUARD's next generation EZGlide2 Drop-Down Ladder Racks improve user safety when handling heavy ladder loads, especially with many of the new high-roof van models. It is also 50 percent easier to operate than competitor drop-down racks. The heavy-duty design is built with long-lasting powder coated aluminum for continual use and, because it is the lightest weight drop-down ladder rack, it maximizes the roof weight capacity of the van and improves vehicle gas mileage.

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