Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has completed the purchase of the controlling stake of Kaynak Teknigi Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (“Askaynak”) to advance Lincoln Electric’s regional growth strategy in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

This year’s Top 10 states for LEED, released by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), include more than 468 million gross square-feet of LEED-certified space. LEED-certified buildings use less energy, water, reduce carbon emissions and save money for families, businesses and the community.

Life-safety dampers are critical fire-protection features of buildings. By protecting duct and air-transfer-opening penetrations through fire- and smoke-rated construction, they help to contain fire and smoke within the area of origin. 

Welding helmets that pack power and a visual punchline.

After introducing the time-saving advantages of the C-RHEX chuck driver’s reversible 1/4 -5/16 hex socket barrel and easily-cleanable magnet last year, Malco has added new 2-3/4” (MSHLC), 4” (MSHMLC) and 6” (MSHXLC) lengths.

Triangle Fastener Corp. expanded their line of Blazer drill screws. Lengths are now available in 1 7/8-inch, 2 3/8-inch, 3 ¼-inch and 4 inches. The screws are designed to attach metal panels over rigid insulation.

Welding products maker Esab is working with the people behind the “Arc Junkies Podcast” to create 12 episodes featuring interviews with Esab’s filler metal experts. 

Dynamic Fastener has released a new version of its tool and fastener guide.  The 132-page, full-color free publication provides concise answers to questions pertaining to fastener applications, engineering data, availability, size ranges and fastener materials.

Welding equipment maker Lincoln Electric celebrated the grand opening of its welding technology and training center in Cleveland March 21. 

Metal wall panels from Bossier City, Louisiana-based McElroy Metal provided an updated look to the Pickens County YMCA in Easley, South Carolina. The YMCA is adjacent to a church, which also features metal wall panels from McElroy Metal, allowing the two buildings to complement each other.