Smith will be assisting with writing quotation proposals, working closely with distributors, assisting sales representatives, as well as with product development.

In a story posted by Dom Yanchunas with Fastmarkets AMM, it was reported that prices for domestic steel reinforcing bar in the United States rose for the first time since January, after buyers mostly accepted mills' price increases.

The expansion is a 200,000-square-foot manufacturing plant which will create a to-be-determined number of manufacturing jobs.

To be eligible for consideration, companies were required to show revenue of at least $500,000 in each of the fiscal years ending 2017, 2018 and 2019, as well as revenue growth in 2019, as compared to 2018.

The new facility provides Canada-based AD members with redistribution of over 75 product lines of industrial, safety and janitorial items, including private-label brand Tuff Grade.

The Granite Group has been recognized by Business NH Magazine as a Best Company to Work For and a Top Family-Owned Business.

In conjunction with the release, the company will host a conference call, which will be webcast on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. EDT. 

The award recognizes HR professionals who exemplify outstanding achievement.

Brettschneider replaces Dave Garlow, who resigned effective Sept. 1. In his new position, Brettschneider is responsible for the overall operations of Viega LLC.

Hartwick most recently served as director of sales for commercial building services, in the United States and Canada, at Xylem Inc.