Category: #performance
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Wesgarde Showcases Optifuse 641–643 Mid-Amp Breakers
Wesgarde, a national leader in the distribution of electromechanical and electronic power components, is proud to highlight the Optifuse 641, 642, and 643 Mid-Amp Circuit Breakers. Engineered for rugged performance and compact versatility, the 641, 642, and 643 Mid-Amp Circuit Breakers deliver reliable, marine-rated protection with automatic and manual reset options, ensuring safe and consistent operation across RVs, marine…
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Fleetio Elevates Leslie Henthorn to CMO, Wins Tech Awards
Fleetio, the leading fleet maintenance and optimization platform, appointed Leslie Henthorn to the company’s executive leadership team as its first Chief Marketing Officer, marking a strategic inflection point as the company scales its enterprise presence and deepens its impact in heavy equipment and multi-location fleet management. Henthorn brings more than two decades of high-tech marketing…
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IBHS releases Hail Impact-Resistant Shingle Ratings
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) today released the 2025 update to its Hail Impact-Resistant Shingle Ratings, reinforcing its commitment to improving asphalt shingle durability and reducing storm damage. Now in its fourth edition, this year researchers evaluated a record 24 impact-resistant shingle products — IBHS’s most expansive assessment to date — capturing…
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FGIA Updates Composite Exterior Profiles Spec
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released an updated specification establishing the minimum requirements for rigid thermoplastic/cellulosic composite exterior profiles used in windows, doors and skylights. AAMA 309-25, Standard Specification for Classification of Rigid Thermoplastic/Cellulosic Composite Materials, an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last updated…
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JLL Forecasts Construction Market Shift Driven by Policy
JLL Project and Development Services (PDS) today released its 2026 U.S. Construction Perspective, revealing how policy-driven market dynamics are creating distinct regional opportunities and competitive advantages across the construction landscape. “The construction industry is navigating an unprecedented convergence of policy impacts that are fundamentally reshaping market dynamics,” said Louis Molinini, Head of Project and Development…
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JLL Forecasts Construction Market Shift Driven by Policy
JLL Project and Development Services (PDS) today released its 2026 U.S. Construction Perspective, revealing how policy-driven market dynamics are creating distinct regional opportunities and competitive advantages across the construction landscape. “The construction industry is navigating an unprecedented convergence of policy impacts that are fundamentally reshaping market dynamics,” said Louis Molinini, Head of Project and Development…
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LATICRETE VAPOR BAN Primer W Offers One-Step Moisture Control
LATICRETE, a manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, announces the launch of VAPOR BAN™ Primer W, a high-performance, water-based, all-in-one vapor barrier and primer. This next-generation product sets the standard in moisture mitigation, offering a safer, faster, and more sustainable option, without the required mixing of a two-part epoxy. Designed for ease…
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Fire-Safe Wall Design Standards Advance Through New Partnership
Nichiha USA, ClarkDietrich, and TRUFAST Walls have successfully completed NFPA 285-25 fire testing on a fully integrated exterior wall assembly, evaluating Nichiha’s premium fiber cement panels and the complete rainscreen system incorporating ClarkDietrich and TRUFAST components. With a 30-minute burn period, data was recorded across multiple points of the wall assembly, which featured a 1 1/4-inch ventilated…
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PierTech Unveils Heli Max Grouted Pile for Stronger Foundations
PierTech® Systems, a leader in the manufacturing of helical piles, anchors, and foundation repair solutions, has unveiled its latest innovation in deep foundation technology — the Heli Max® Grouted Pile. This patented hybrid pile system is engineered to deliver exceptional load capacity, precision, and safety while maintaining the speed and efficiency of helical pile installation.…
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Bob Neff of Delta Faucet Elected President of PMI Board 2026
Plumbing Manufacturers International members elected Bob Neff as president of the 2026 PMI Board of Directors during PMI’s 71st Annual Meeting of the Membership yesterday. An enterprise product compliance and regulatory manager for Masco Corporation and Delta Faucet Company, Neff succeeds Belinda Wise, a Neoperl US board of directors member. Wise will remain on the board…