Milwaukee Tool reaches 100K-plus workers during 2025 Construction Safety Week
Each year, more than 150,000 construction workers are injured on the job in the U.S., a sobering reminder that even as the industry navigates challenges like rising material costs and shifting trade policies, the protection of frontline workers must remain a top priority. Milwaukee Tool invests more than $10 million annually in the trades. Among other things, the investment is being used to advance safety education, provide hands-on training and create real-world solutions that reduce risk on the job site. During Construction Safety Week (May 5-9), over 385 Milwaukee Tool employees led safety-focused efforts in partnership with job sites, unions and training centers across the country. More than 635 safety training sessions were conducted, and over 100,000 workers were reached through hands-on demonstrations and expert-led instruction. More than 850 hours of training was provided throughout the U.S.
McElroy commended for participation in OSHA’s SHARP program
In May, McElroy was recognized for its commitment to workplace safety and its participation in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program. Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn presented the company with a proclamation commending leadership and employees at McElroy’s campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Osborn and OSHA Consultation Director Jason Hudson also presented company leadership with a flag commemorating McElroy’s SHARP-certified status. SHARP is an on-site consultation program that offers confidential occupational safety and health services to small- and medium-sized businesses in the U.S., free of charge. Consultants from local agencies or universities work with employers to identify workplace hazards, provide advice for compliance with OSHA standards and assist in establishing and improving safety and health programs.
Aries Industries celebrates 40 years
Aries Industries is marking its 40th anniversary with a renewed commitment to the strong partnership culture that has fueled the company’s longevity. Headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, with service centers in three states and Ontario, Canada, Aries Industries has charted a journey of innovation since being founded in 1985 in Sussex, Wisconsin. Its first product, a black-and-white camera, launched in 1988. A color camera followed a year later. In the past decade the company launched four products: the Voyager HD mainline inspection system, Wolverine 2.0 electric cutting system, LETS 6.0 lateral inspection system and Pathfinder mainline inspection system.
U.S. Grout expands Texas facility
U.S. Grout, in partnership with Avanti International, has expanded its production capabilities with the launch of a second production line for its Ultrafine VX and SD cementitious grouts at its Idaho facility. This milestone comes after more than 20 years of successful collaboration between U.S. Grout and Avanti, providing permanent, deep-penetrating, densely curing grouts for sealing fractures in rock, controlling groundwater and stabilizing weak soils.
Coxreels exceeds industry recommended salt spray testing hours
Coxreels announced that it recently exceeded 20% more hours than the recommended industry standard for salt spray testing. The independent lab test measured the corrosion and UV resistance of Coxreels’ powder-coated materials and results indicated that Coxreels’ products ranked in the top tier of the grading system for both UV and corrosion resistance.
VARCo Supply marks its 50th anniversary
Founded by Harry Selfe in 1975, VARCo Supply is celebrating its 50th year in business. Now led by Selfe’s son, Ron, the company extends its thanks to all of its customers for their business.
Superior Environmental Solutions acquires Captain Clean
Superior Environmental Solutions, a portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners, has acquired Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based Captain Clean. The acquisition expands SES’s operational footprint and strengthens its market presence in Iowa and across the Midwest, enhancing its service capabilities and customer reach within the agriculture and food processing sector. The acquisition of Captain Clean marks SES’ ninth acquisition in the past nine years and its third during Palladium’s 20-month ownership. Founded in 1969, Captain Clean delivers a suite of recurring, essential industrial services closely aligned with SES’s offerings, including water blasting and power washing, industrial vacuuming and pumping, ice blasting and additional specialized solutions for its customer base.
