The International Powered Access Federation announced it has met the ISO 9001:2000 standard, having passed the main triennial audit on August 20. No major and no minor non-conformities were found.

Goodings Anthony R. Goodings has been appointed to the newly created position of director of sales for The Wagner Companies.Terex Aerial Work Platforms has named Mike Mrotek as the senior

Arizona supplier Premier Industrial Supply will be expanding its presence with the opening of its Canton, Ohio facility. The 10,000 square foot facility will supply and support the continuous growth of their east coast customer base, and allow the Phoenix facility to focus on all West Coast customers.

Thermafiber has launched its redesigned Web site. The new site, found at www.thermafiber.com, features a more simple and clear navigation, and also provides more details about the company’s specified mineral wool insulation products and services.

Stephen Sandherr, chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, reported that construction employment fell by 76,000 jobs in July, in reference to employment numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Atlanta-based Sto Corp. has announced an exclusive joint warranty program with Structa Wire Corp., a British Columbia manufacturer of welded wire products for the lath and plaster industry.

The American Shotcrete Association recently released a new compilation of papers focusing on Shotcrete’s use in the repair and rehabilitation of infrastructure.

The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute announced the publication of its “Design Guide: Cold-Formed Steel Framed Wood Panel or Steel Sheet Sheathed Shear Wall Assemblies.”

Simonton Windows has offered employment back to all hourly employees laid off since late 2008. Due to economic and seasonal market conditions, a total of 402 full-time and seasonal employees have been asked to rejoin the Simonton team at the company’s window and door manufacturing locations throughout West Virginia and Illinois.

STAFDA has received e-mails from its members concerning a company called Convention Expo Travel Office claiming they are in charge of booking attendees’ hotel rooms for the Atlanta convention this November.