Tag: U.S
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U.S. Construction Spending Slips in June as Housing, Office Projects Decline
U.S. construction spending fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2.13 trillion in June 2025, down 0.4% from May, according to Interact Analysis. Declines in private residential and commercial work outweighed gains in public infrastructure. Private residential construction dropped 0.7% to $883 billion, while office projects fell 1.4% to $86.8 billion. Manufacturing spending edged…
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U.S. Army Awards Five-Year Contract for Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks
The U.S. Army has awarded Mack Defense a five-year contract worth up to $221.8 million for continued production of the M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck (HDT). The agreement, announced June 24, 2025, covers up to 450 vehicles and follows the completion of the initial 2018 contract. The M917A3 HDT supports the Army, Army Reserve, and National…
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U.S. Army Awards Five-Year Contract for Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks
The U.S. Army has awarded Mack Defense a five-year contract worth up to $221.8 million for continued production of the M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck (HDT). The agreement, announced June 24, 2025, covers up to 450 vehicles and follows the completion of the initial 2018 contract. The M917A3 HDT supports the Army, Army Reserve, and National…
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California Pools Launches Commercial Division for Western U.S.
California Pools, a 70-year leader in custom swimming pool construction, today announced the launch of California Pools Commercial, a new division dedicated exclusively to commercial pool projects across seven western states. This expansion builds on years of successful commercial work from the company’s Las Vegas team and will focus on projects for hotels, resorts, municipal…
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JCB Secures $45M U.S. Marine Corps Contract for 4CX Backhoe Loaders
JCB has signed a five-year, $45 million contract to provide its 4CX backhoe loaders to the United States Marine Corps. The agreement covers equipment delivery, attachments testing, and operator training, supporting a broad range of tactical and engineering missions. This marks the second major contract between JCB and the U.S. Marine Corps in recent years,…
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Saniflo USA Taps Giulio Marcato to Lead U.S. Operations
SFA SANIFLO USA, a division of SFA Group and a global leader above-the-floor macerators, grinders, drain pumps, and lift stations, has named Giulio Marcato to the position of Country Manager USA. Based at SFA Saniflo USA headquarters in Edison, he will report to Stéphane Harel, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at SFA Group. “Giulio brings a strong…
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Saniflo USA Names Giulio Marcato to Lead U.S. Operations
SFA SANIFLO USA, a division of SFA Group and a global leader in above-the-floor macerators, grinders, drain pumps, and lift stations, has named Giulio Marcato to the position of Country Manager USA. Based at SFA Saniflo USA headquarters in Edison, he will report to Stéphane Harel, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at SFA Group. “Giulio brings a strong background…
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Acuity Gets U.S. Patent for Hydrel Flame Luminaires
Acuity Brands Lighting announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted U.S. patent number 12,215,854, which covers luminaires that can implement Hydrel’s Flame Lighting Technique. Hydrel® is an established innovator and provider of outdoor architectural, aquatics and landscape lighting products. The patent was issued on February 4, 2025. Flame is a new play…
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Allesin Debuts Prestige Motorized Shades for U.S. Homes
Smart home integration is rapidly moving beyond lights and thermostats. Allesin, a brand focused on accessible smart shading solutions, is expanding its U.S. product lineup with the launch of the Allesin Prestige Motorized Roller Shades. This release reflects a growing shift in how homeowners manage natural light—with simpler installation, smarter control, and enhanced design flexibility. …
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LX Hausys Previews Charlotte Showroom in U.S. Expansion
LX Hausys America Inc., an innovative manufacturer of building and decorative materials, hosted an exclusive preview event July 16 to celebrate the opening of its new showroom and warehouse in Charlotte. The event welcomed local designers, fabricators, distributors and trade professionals for a first look at the thoughtfully designed space and its range of U.S.-made…