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May 15, 2013
Duradek Makes a
Cool Shade the Hot New Color
Duradek, the original Walkable Roofing Membrane once again brings
contemporary style to waterproof security for your outdoor living space!
Following the popularity of the existing Ultra Cork line in Duradek’s wide
selection of 60 mil vinyl colors and patterns, a fourth color is now being
introduced in this versatile and stylish designer pattern. Duradek’s intent
is to provide tasteful outdoor living space that can compliment a variety of
exterior color schemes with naturally inspired colors and textures while
still benefiting from guaranteed waterproof protection...
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May 15, 2013
SIGN UP for NAHB’s
Webinar on “Noise Control: Reduce Tenant Complaints in Your Multifamily
Project”
James R. Keene, Owner of Keene Building Products, an entangled net
manufacturer of 3-dimensional filament products for the building envelope
and noise control markets. This webinar counts as one hour of continuing
education credit for NAHB professional designations.
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May 14, 2013
KONE to deliver
escalators and elevators to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands
KONE has won two European tenders to deliver 43 eco-efficient elevators and
50 escalators and autowalks for the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the
Netherlands. The equipment order is part of the airport's project to enable
centralized security procedures in its non-Schengen area to replace security
at the gates in the future. The order includes 43 KONE MonoSpace® elevators,
28 TravelMaster® 110 escalators, 13 TransitMaster® 120 escalators, one
TransitMaster® 140 escalator, and eight TransitMaster® 185 autowalks.
Thirty-two of the escalators...
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May 13, 2013
Fox Blocks and
Habitat for Humanity – Partners in Sustainability
Eco-Village in River Falls Wisconsin Uses ICF in Eighteen LEED® Platinum
Homes
LAS VEGAS, NV. – When Dr. Jim Farr, the Executive Director of St. Croix
Valley Habitat for Humanity (SCVHFH) in River Falls, WI and the Board of
Directors decided to embark on the development of an innovative, sustainable
community and wanted to secure a LEED for Homes Platinum certification, he
knew he needed construction products that would enable him to achieve his
goals. Fox Blocks Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) was one of the construction
product partners that proved to have both the experience and commitment to
sustainability...
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May 1, 2013
Highwood USA
Furniture Announces New Benefits Program For Garden Centers
Program helps garden centers enhance outdoor furniture display areas with
low-risk, discounted merchandise samples.
Highwood USA, a manufacturer of outdoor furniture and accessories made from
high-quality synthetic wood, offers a new dealer benefits program for garden
centers. The program includes an initial special floor sample offer,
allowing retailers to purchase highly discounted Highwood USA products for
merchandising displays with free point-of-purchase materials and no shipping
fees. Some of the products in the dealer program include Highwood USA’s
Pocono Deep Seating Collection and new deck storage boxes...
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May 1, 2013
Freenotes Harmony
Park selected as a 2013 "Colorado Company To Watch"
Colorado Companies to Watch, presented by CapitalValue Advisors, energizes
the state of Colorado by recognizing second-stage companies that are
developing valuable products and services, creating quality jobs, enriching
communities, and creating new industries throughout the state. Second-stage
companies fuel the economic fire of Colorado by accounting for much of the
economic growth and economic independence of individuals throughout the
state...
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April 5, 2013
Aqua Control is
pleased to Announce New Sales Manager
Aqua Control is very pleased to introduce their new Sales Manager, Curtis
(CJ) Nilson. CJ has extensive sales experience in a variety of industries.
He will be responsible for all North American sales on a full time basis and
will travel extensively. He is joining ACI just they are about to come to
market with some very exciting new products; the totally redesigned Select
Series 2 and their revolutionary new canned motor (patents pending on each).
The Select Series 2 has been reengineered for increased durability and
functional improvements...
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April 4, 2013
Acoustical Harmony
new sculpted wallcoverings from Hufcor®
Hufcor is very excited about a new wallcovering finish choice - Acoustical
Harmony. Hufcor Acoustical Harmony is a unique line of sculpted carpets
fabricated 100% from recycled plastic bottles. Acoustical Harmony is offered
in a handful of patterns and selected color choices and offers an
alternative to standard "ribbed" carpets available for decades. Acoustical
Harmony is the only non-woven wallcovering product made in the USA from 100%
post-consumer recycled pastic bottles. The technology uses 15 pastic bottles
to create 1 yard of acoustical wall...
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April 3, 2013
Autodesk 2014
Design and Creation Suites Give Flexibility to Innovate More
The new Autodesk, Inc. Design and Creation Suites offer unprecedented access
to the Autodesk 2014 software portfolio spanning the desktop and cloud and
allow building, product, plant, and factory design; engineering,
construction and infrastructure; and entertainment creation professionals to
innovate more. For the first time, the 2014 Design and Creation Suites
include new reality capture software and services that more easily
incorporate both laser scans and digital photographs of the physical world
into the 3D design and engineering...
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April 2, 2013
Dow Building
Solutions and Designing Spaces† Partner to Assist With a Rebuilding Together
Project for an Underprivileged Family in Florida
As showcased on an upcoming three-part Designing Spaces† special “Spaces of
Hope – Rebuilding Together” airing on Lifetime Television on April 4th, Dow
Building Solutions (DBS), a market-facing business unit of The Dow Chemical
company, joined forces with Designing Spaces† to help transform the home of
a family of five in Florida. DBS provided both GREAT STUFF™ Insulating Foam
Sealant and building expertise to help achieve high-performing air sealing
that will help the family to save on energy bills, increase comfort levels
throughout...
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March 22, 2013
Kolbe's president
Mike Salsieder elected as national chair of the Window and Door
Manufacturers Association
Wausau, Wis. – Mike Salsieder, president and general counsel of Kolbe &
Kolbe Millwork Company, Inc., was elected by the Window & Door Manufacturers
Association (WDMA) Board of Directors to serve a the national association's
2013-14 chair. WDMA's mission is to define the standards of excellence in
the residential and commercial window, door and skylight industry and
advance these standards among industry members, while providing resources,
education and professional programs designed to advance industry businesses
and provide greater...
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March 13, 2013
Duradek Brings Style to Waterproof Security
A Roofing Approved, Walkable waterproof Membrane and so much more! Duradek
is a Complete Waterproofing System. With all components for successful
installation researched and proven to be compatible with Duradek vinyl
membranes. Quickly becoming the colors of the season, Duradek Ultra Cork has
a blend of rich, deep colors to emulate a natural looking cork pattern for a
look that suggests subtle, comfortable luxury...
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March 11, 2013
CAST Lighting offering In-Depth Perimeter Lighting
Webinar
March 20th & 21st: Register for an
in-depth webinar on Perimeter Lighting using the award-winning CAST LED
Perimeter Lighting System. Learn the essentials of perimeter security
lighting - how to achieve up to 90% savings in material, labor, and energy;
and how to add this service to your existing business. Click
here to
register.
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March 08, 2013
PlayPower Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer
PlayPower, Inc. announced that
Lynne Vandeveer has joined PlayPower as Chief Marketing Officer effective
February 19, 2013. Vandeveer will report to Joseph Copeland, PlayPower’s
Chief Executive Officer. As Chief Marketing Officer, Vandeveer will be
responsible for leading PlayPower’s branding strategy, marketing, innovation
and product development teams on a global basis. Vandeveer joins PlayPower
with over 17 years experience in key sales, marketing and innovation roles
in leading global companies. Since 2011, she has served as Senior...
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February 25, 2013
LEO Light Wins Award in Next Generation Lighting
Competition
Kalamazoo, MI - Landscape Forms is
proud to announce that LEO, the company’s most efficient LED light, has won
a 2012 Next Generation Lighting (NGL) Design Competition award. LEO won a
“Recognized” award in the streetscape lighting category. It was one of just
37 lighting products out of 176 submissions to pick up an award at the
annual Strategies in Light Conference, held in February in Santa Clara, CA.
The LEO luminaire was designed by John Rizzi and engineered by Landscape
Forms lighting engineers. The NGL solid-state lighting competition was...
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February 13, 2013
LANDSCAPE FORMS INTRODUCES THE RAMA LIGHT
Designed by Barcelona based Santa & Cole
Kalamazoo,
MI - Landscape Forms is pleased to announce the introduction of Rama, a
striking and versatile pedestrian light from Barcelona based global partner,
Santa & Cole. Rama is a “tree of light.” Architectural in form and
minimalist in expression, Rama features “branches” stemming from a trunk
that support multiple luminaires on a single pole. Designed by Gonzalo Mila,
this distinguished element in the Santa & Cole Urban Elements collection is
recipient of an ADI-FAD Silver Delta Award from Spain’s Association of
Industrial Design. Rama...
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February 13, 2013
Fox Blocks Recognized at 2013 ICF Builder Awards
Projects from Five States Receive Award
LAS VEGAS, NV. – Projects from
five states using the Fox Blocks ICF system were recognized at the ICF
Builder Awards, recently held at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, NV.
Within seven total categories, five Fox Blocks projects received awards. The
annual awards competition showcases the most innovative projects from
ICF companies around the globe and received fifty entries from the
best in the industry. The award winners exemplify the energy efficiency,
creative architecture, and speed of installation that can be achieved with
ICF construction...
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February 13, 2013
Register today to take full advantage of the NEW
Tensar website.
Tensar is
proud to announce the launch of
the new Tensar website. Here you'll find easy-to-navigate access to new
geogrid products and systems, project case studies, industry white papers,
product literature and more. Search by application, system or market sector
to learn how Tensar's wide range of geogrid products, systems and
applications can benefit your next project. In order to take advantage of
SP4 PRO, Dimension Solution and other valuable Tensar software, you'll first
need to register...
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February 4, 2013
KONE to modernize escalators and moving walkways at
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
KONE has been awarded the contract
to modernize 29 escalators and moving sidewalks at the world's busiest
airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). The project
features 15 KONE EcoMod® escalators ranging in rise from 13 to 46 feet and
14 moving sidewalks ranging in length from 167 to 307 feet. KONE's
relationship with the airport spans over 30 years, serving as the airport's
maintenance provider since its construction in 1979. This is the airport's
fourth project utilizing KONE's EcoMod solution, a unique modernization
approach that...
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February 1, 2013
KONE Centre Rated No. 1 in Illinois Green-Certified
Buildings
The KONE Centre in Moline, Ill.,
was named the highest-rated LEED-certified building in Illinois by the U.S.
Green Building Council (USGBC), announced this week. The building received
LEED Platinum certification under the Core & Shell (CS) rating system after
it opened in August 2012. In addition, KONE Centre received LEED Commercial
Interiors Gold certification for its interior office design. The KONE Centre
received the highest rating among the 156 LEED projects certified in the
state last year. The centre is a mixed-use development that houses KONE
operations and...
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February 1, 2013
Earn LEED credits with Vortex Aquatic Play Solutions
The Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council
(USGBC) to provide a set of standards and guidelines for energy efficient
and environmentally sustainable design. The LEED rating system examines
environmental and sustainability issues around the planning, energy and
water management, materials use, indoor air quality and innovative designs.
Possible LEED credit points for Vortex Aquatic Playgrounds...
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January 31, 2013
Xtra-Light® by EeStairs
When we say custom, you think
expensive. Well at EeStairs, this is not always the case. For example, take
note of our XtraLight staircase by Eestairs. This stair system is a
simplistic yet custom staircase in several aspects. The XtraLight staircase
by EeStairs is a straightforward design, with several options and
advantages. The first option is choice of balustrade. Either glass (TransParancy
1-03) or horizontal rods (FlatRhythm 2-01) can be used depending on the
appearance desired. Additionally, the stringer supporting the treads can be
single and central...
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January 22, 2013
Acoustiblok Exhibiting at Booth No. 1049 at
International Builders Show in Las Vegas Today
LAS VEGAS, Nev., – Tampa based
Acoustiblok Corporation is exhibiting the company’s line of certified and
lab tested acoustical soundproofing products for single and multi-family
residential applications this week at Booth number 1049 at the 2013 NAHB
International Builders Show being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center
from January 22 – 24, 2013. top by Booth 1049 (highlighted in pink on floor
plan) in North Hall to speak to a knowledgeable Acoustiblok sales
representative. Be sure experience Acoustiblok’s sound reducing capabilities
with the "top hat" demo...
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January 21, 2013
TWIG Bench Named Product-of-the-Year by Architectural
Record Magazine
The TWIG Bench by
Tournesol Siteworks
was selected by a jury of
architects, interior designers and product specialists as one of
Architectural Record's "Products of the Year" for 2012. Not only that, it
was named the "top pick" (of five other products) in the furnishings group.
This is an extremely prestigious list. The TWIG has developed into a
best-selling bench in Australia and throughout Europe. Now that Tournesol
has brought it to the US, there's no reason to think it isn't going to do
just as well here. Obviously, the Architectural Record jury agrees!
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January 18, 2013
What does sustainability mean for the aquatic play
industry?
Sustainability is based on a
simple principle: Everything that we need for our survival and well-being
depends, either directly or indirectly, on our natural environment.
Sustainability is important to making sure that we have and will continue to
have, the water, materials, and resources to protect human health and our
environment. Sustainability creates and maintains the conditions under which
humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, that permit fulfilling
the social, economic and environmental requirements of present and future
generations...
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January 18, 2013
Synthetic Turf International Expands Into Canada
With our network of more than 70
dealers, Synthetic Turf International (STI) has provided high quality
synthetic turf for thousands of landscape, golf, pet turf, playgrounds and
indoor sports facilities throughout North America. Now we’re significantly
growing northward by forming an alliance with Synthetic Turf International
of Canada (STIC) to aggressively expand into Canada. Strong market demand
prompted this move. With the growing usage and acceptance of synthetic turf
in local landscape and golf sectors, Canadians have been asking for better
access to our...
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January 16, 2013
SofSURFACES
replaces wood chip surfacing with SofTILE playground
surfacing
Two-foot square safety playground
surfacing tiles (SofTile by SofSurfaces) replaced the wood chip surfacing on
the Fort Cougar playground at the Collegiate School in Richmond, Virginia.
The ‘multigrain’ and ‘spring-meadow’ colored playground surfacing tiles are
set in a grid over a concrete slab. SofSurfaces replaces the wood chip
surfacing on Fort Cougar playground at the Collegiate School in Richmond,
Virginia with their trademarked playground safety surface, SofTILE. The new
safety surfacing for the playground (24-inch square SofTILE safety tiles
from...
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January 16, 2013
Acoustifence Quiets Noise from Florida Water Treatment
Facility
TAMPA, FL, – An Acoustifence
barrier recently installed near a noisy exposed aerator motor at the
Hillsborough County Northwest Regional Facility resulted in an immediate and
significant reduction in noise pollution for neighboring residents. The
facility is part of a 1,500-acre multi-use tract owned by Hillsborough
County. It is a Type 1 advanced wastewater treatment facility built to
process five million gallons of wastewater per day. The facility is located
on a 67-acre parcel of land 10890 South Mobley Road in Hillsborough County
Florida. A residential community called...
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January 16,
2013
SofSURFACES: Kate’s Kause Playground Safety Surface
Kate’s Kause is a charitable,
not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to community projects and
awareness related to a rare, neurological disorder called the Angelman
Syndrome (AS). The organization was inspired by founder, Kelly Meissner’s
young daughter Kate, who was diagnosed with AS as an infant. Raising a child
with AS, Kelly understands the importance for children to interact with
other children in play-grounds as part of their development and
socialization. However, she also recognizes that not all community
playgrounds are necessarily safe...
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January 9,
2013
MI Windows and Doors Launches New Window Series: The
HomeMaker3
MI Windows and Doors announces the
launch of a new energy efficient window line, the HomeMaker3 Series.
Available in the Western Region, HomeMaker3 windows are designed to meet the
new stringent energy requirements for the proposed ENERGY STAR Version 6 and
are manufactured in a state-of-the-art production facility in Prescott
Valley, AZ. The HomeMaker3 Series is a complete line of traditionally styled
windows designed for optimal energy efficiency and high performance.
HomeMaker3 Series windows come standard with ¾” dual pane...
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January 1,
2013
InPro repeats as Green Master
Second annual award highlights sustainable leadership
MILWAUKEE – InPro Corporation has
again been recognized as a Green Master, the highest level in the Green
Masters program. The 2012 honor came at the recent Wisconsin Sustainable
Business Council Conference held in Madison, Wis. bLaunched in 2011 by the
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business, the Green Masters
program defines a range of sustainable actions that companies can take in
the areas of: waste management, energy efficiency, water use,
transportation, natural resources, purchasing, education, outreach and
social equity...
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December 12, 2012
Impact Recovery Systems:
Traffic Safety Products for Traffic Roundabouts
Statistically, traffic roundabouts
are a very effective way to alleviate traffic congestion and minimize
crashes. However, because roundabouts are still relatively uncommon in the
United States, some drivers still have difficultly navigating them. Studies
indicate that traffic roundabouts reduce crashes by 40% and reduce
injury-causing crashes by 80%. However, crashes still exist on these parts
of the road. Luckily, there are traffic safety products that can help with
these crashes. A recent study of crashes in Maryland traffic roundabouts
indicated that four types...
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December 11, 2012
Stoneyard.com: Choosing the Perfect Stone for your
Fireplace
So you have decided to take the
leap and FINALLY cover that old brick fireplace or include a natural stone
fireplace in your new home. The amount of different choices available to
you, and questions that go along with it, may feel overwhelming. Here are a
few things to consider, some tips from Tim Carter (a licensed contractor),
and some great fireplace examples to give you inspiration! Rustic, Colonial,
Contemporary, Modern or Old World, Tuscan or Log Cabin, these are just a few
of the different designs that you may choose for your home or space...
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December 6, 2012
Holiday "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" to feature
Pella® products
Dec. 10 episode marks 29th Pella Windows and Doors donation
PELLA, Iowa — On Monday, Dec. 10,
a special Christmas episode of ABC television network’s “Extreme Makeover:
Home Edition” (EMHE) includes energy-efficient products Pella Windows and
Doors donated for the project. The two-hour holiday episode will air at 8
p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on ABC-TV. The makeover of a home in Lincolnton,
N.C. (near Charlotte) marks the 29th appearance of Pella products on EMHE,
which builds new homes for deserving families. The Charlotte home features
32 Pella wood windows with low-maintenance EnduraClad® ...
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December 3, 2012
For the City of Davis - Bicycling means Business
The City of Davis (Dave “DK” Kemp,
Active Transportation Coordinator for the City of Davis) has teamed up with
Davis Downtown (Stewart Savage, Executive Director), and Park a Bike to
experiment with a new, innovative technology of bicycle parking. The League
of American Bicyclists is visiting Davis next week in order to present to
Davis the newly, designed “Diamond Level” challenge, the latest in Bicycle
Friendly Community designations. Park-a-Bike and the City of Davis hope to
offer staff from the League of American Bicyclists a glimpse into the
latest...
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December 3, 2012
Duradek Offers Discount on Deck Rebuilds After Sandy
While we at Duradek cannot begin
to fully appreciate the destruction that eastern U.S. residents faced with
Hurricane Sandy and the amount of work required to clean up the damage left
behind, we certainly would like to assist in the rebuilding process and help
those who dealt with property losses get back to their quality of life.
Being in the decking business, we know that communities from coast-to-coast
take great pride in their natural environments and outdoor living space.
Sandy packed a far-reaching punch and hundreds of residents certainly lost
their decks...
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December 2, 2012
Eskom to use Bergvik Iso Floor as a standard for Power
Transmission Substations in South Africa
Since 2009, Eskom has been using
the Bergvik Iso Floor raised floor system for their Power Substations in
South Africa. They have found the Bergvik floor system to be highly modular
and with a self-supporting and solid steel substructure that meets their
static and dynamic loading requirements. The short lead-times, together with
the high level of service Bergvik provides, have convinced myself and Eskom
that we have the right raised floor partner. Therefore, we can highly
recommend Bergvik,' says Dawie Naude, Architect, Substation civil
engineering at ESKOM...
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November 23, 2012
Bergvik Flooring
opens Show Room in London
We are proud today to present the
opening of our new Show Room in Central London, UK. The new Show room is a
vital component of our intensified effort to bring our dynamic Raised Access
Floors to the UK market. With a large financial and industrial sector
the UK is a key market for Bergvik Flooring. On the UK market there is a
need for strong, stable and durable Raised Access Floors and we have just
that in our portfolio. With a totally unique approach to the Raised Access
Floor construction we are bringing a much needed quality product to the UK
market...
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November 14, 2012
Brand-new Detroit playground equipment honors boy's
efforts
A 10-year-old boy’s quest to
improve the play space in his Detroit neighborhood has resulted in spanking
new playground equipment. The new playground equipment at Zussman Park, 3800
Waverly St. on Detroit’s west side, will be unveiled at a ceremony at 4 p.m.
Friday. The family-owned Playworld Systems donated nearly $50,000 worth of
its Activo Kino equipment to the city of Detroit in honor of Joshua Smith.
Joshua heard a radio report about the city’s financial crisis and jumped
into action to help the city in hopes that doing so would improve the...
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November 13, 2012
EllisDon celebrates LEED achievements
EllisDon has celebrated six
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications in
recent months. “Sustainability has migrated from being a competitive
advantage to becoming a market expectation,” said Andres Bernal, managing
director of Sustainable Building Services at EllisDon.“As the industry
progresses in terms of green construction, expectations are higher, more
complex and even becoming part of contractual obligations.” The projects
contained a few firsts for EllisDon, including the first LEED Platinum
project for the company in Eastern...
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November 9, 2012
MIWD Representative Supports Window Installation at
UMC Parsonage
On
November, 3, 2012, MI Windows and Doors' independent representative, Brad
Holtz, from Authorized Independent Sales Firm Flyover Premier Sales,
supported the installation of 20 new windows and a new front door in the
parsonage of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Rising City, NE. As with
any task, the work of a church is easier when people work together. This was
exemplified when people came from the sister United Methodist Church in
Brainard, NE, to assist in the installation. The members of both churches
installed the windows in the house while Brad...
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November 6, 2012
Duradek and Mother Nature Team Up in Decking with
Duradek Ultra Forest Floor ASH
Duradek, the original Walkable
Roofing Membrane has done it again! Following the successful addition of the
Forest Floor line to Duradek’s extensive collection of 60 mil vinyl colors
and patterns, a third color is now being introduced in this innovative and
popular pattern. An instant favorite with designers and home owners alike,
Forest Floor resonates with the desire for naturally inspired colors and
textures, and the ability to provide stylish outdoor living space while
still having guaranteed waterproof protection...
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November 5, 2012
Acoustiblok Donates Noise Abatement Material to
Children’s Home
TAMPA,
Florida – Tampa-based Acoustiblok, Inc. has donated its noise reducing
Acoustiblok Wallcover® material to the Bellewood Home for Children in
Anchorage Kentucky, to block noise from the campus’s multi-machine laundry
room from passing through a common wall and into the facility’s therapy
room. Installation of the Acoustiblok Wallcover effectively reduced noise in
the therapy room by 10 decibels, which translates to a perceived volume
reduction of 50 percent. The donated Acoustiblok Wallcover was installed
last week as part of a large-scale project...
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October 26, 2012
Jerith® Acquires DELGARD® Premier Aluminum Fencing
Company
Philadelphia, PA – Jerith
Manufacturing Company, Inc., the oldest and largest producer of aluminum
ornamental fences, acquired Delgard Premier Aluminum Fencing from Delair LLC
on October 26, 2012. “Delgard offers Jerith several designs that we do not
currently offer, along with a network of dealers that are used to selling
high quality aluminum fence products,” said Bruce Schwartz, President of
Jerith. “The Aero and the American Series lines will expand our product
offerings by adding new designs that are unique in the fence industry. We
couldn’t be happier...
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October 22, 2012
greenscreen® releases a new white paper titled
“Considerations for Advanced Green Facade Design”
greenscreen® announces the release
of a white paper titled, “Considerations for Advanced Green Facade Design,”
utilizing over 18 years of collected knowledge, observation, implementation,
and experimentation to describe successful strategies that include system
selection, design, plant selection, maintenance and client/owner education.
Also included are sections describing current research, designing for
benefits and a bibliography with references.The white paper addresses best
maintenance practices for long term survivability of the living system,
access to...
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October 22, 2012
Highwood® Privacy Fence–Coming Soon!
After the successful recent
installation of a 12 foot high highwood® privacy fence/sound barrier along a
busy freeway in northern Virginia, we are now on the brink of launching our
½" x 6" embossed board that fence contractors can use on a pressure treated
wooden post/rail frame. This simple, single profile will offer exceptional
value and a virtually maintenance free fence. Early testing has proven to be
extremely successful and our fence partners are helping us iron out the
details of this program in time for the 2013 season...
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October 17, 2012
AirField Systems "AirDrain" Delivers Another Unique
Drainage Solution for Synthetic Turf that can be Installed, Removed and
Installed Again, with the Changing of Seasons
The MB Financial Park at Rosemont
needed a one of a kind solution for its multipurpose courtyard located in
the center of the entertainment district at the Village of Rosemont.
AirField Systems "AirDrain" provided a drainage layer of 92% air which
allowed their ice skating rink to be utilized as a seasonal synthetic turf
courtyard during the spring, summer and fall. MB Financial Park at Rosemont
which opened in 2012 is a new development that features lively bars and
restaurants with live music, casual dining, bowling, and outdoor patios. A
seasonal courtyard in...
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October 5, 2012
Woodstock General Hospital Receives LEED Silver
Accreditation
Woodstock General Hospital has
been notified by CaGBC that it has achieved LEED Silver certification.
Sustainability is important for the hospital, the community, and the planet
as a whole. The hospital made a commitment early in the project to pursue
LEED certification. This required the designers, the constructors and the
hospital to work diligently to incorporate sustainable features and
processes into the project.We are proud to have achieved silver
certification. Under the Project Agreement, the constructor, EllisDon was
obligated to receive LEED ...
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October 4, 2012
2012 ICON Shelter Giveaway
In order to register for the 2012
ICON Shelter Giveaway, please fill in the required blanks below, and enter
"Shelter Giveaway" in the Suggestion/Comment/Inquiry box. We will enter two
cards for you into the drawing, which will be held the last day of the NRPA
Expo in Anaheim. You need not be present to win. Winning entry is
responsible for shipping, which will be FOB Anaheim Convention Center,
Anaheim, California...
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October 2, 2012
Reliance Foundry Launches Cutting-Edge, Solar-Powered
Lighting Bollard
Reliance Foundry Co. Ltd., North
America’s premier supplier of bollards, custom castings and bike racks,
announced today that it is increasing the functional reach of its bollard
product line with the introduction of Solar-Powered Lighting Bollards. Used
to guide pedestrian traffic and to highlight landscapes, lighting bollards
provide illumination that increases safety and heightens a site’s aesthetic
appeal. In order to provide this illumination, Reliance Foundry has matched
the trusted design integrity of its bollards with the innovative design of
First Light Technologies...
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September 28, 2012
Pine Hall Brick is a Recipient of a STARS Award
The North Carolina Home Builders
Association presented 55 prestigious STARS awards at the annual STARS Awards
Gala on September 26 at the Omni Charlotte Hotel. The STARS Awards program
honors the achievements of home building industry professionals from North
Carolina and surrounding states...
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September 25, 2012
SolarWorld
Einstein Awards go to founders of Water Missions International and SMA
FRANKFURT,
Germany, – The parent company of SolarWorld, the largest U.S. solar
manufacturer for more than 35 years, today honored founders of U.S.-based
Christian nonprofit Water Missions International and the largest solar
inverter manufacturer, Germany-based SMA, in the company’s annual Einstein
Awards ceremony here.At an event attended by solar researchers and
solar-industry leaders, SolarWorld saluted Water Missions founders Molly and
George Greene III of Charleston, S.C., for their organization’s use of solar
power to operate water pumps...
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September 25, 2012
New Partnership and Grant Capitalizes on Parks as
Community Hubs
The National Recreation and Park
Association (NRPA) and Rain CII Carbon LLC (Rain CII) a leading industrial
carbon company, have partnered to support park improvement projects in nine
communities across the country. As part of its Resourceful Giving program,
Rain CII provided a $100,000 grant to NRPA that will be distributed to nine
park and recreation agencies in close proximity to Rain CII plants and
employees...
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September 24, 2012
LANDSCAPE FORMS CONTINUES GLOBAL GROWTH IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
Landscape
Forms, the industry leader in integrated collections of high-design site
furniture and advanced LED lighting announces the formation of a strategic
alliance with Bailey Streetscene, LTD, a leading designer, manufacturer and
installer of high quality street furnishings and amenities in the United
Kingdom. This alliance serves to leverage Bailey Streetscene’s sales force
and industry expertise to offer Landscape Forms expansive product line with
localized service to architects, interior designers and landscape
architects...
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September 24, 2012
Vista System Launches FLAT Table-Top Display Solution,
Via Her Newly Acquired Daughter Company GreenSquare
Recognizing
the need for a flat signage solution to complement its well known curve;
Vista System International had announced, at the beginning of 2012, the
addition of GreenSquare to the Vista Family of signage solutions...
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September 21, 2012
SolarWorld provides solar panels for POW-MIA kiosk at
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
HILLSBORO, Ore., –
SolarWorld, the largest U.S. solar manufacturer for more than 35 years,
announced today that it has donated high-performance solar panels to power a
new kiosk and display – located at the popular Vietnam Veterans Memorial in
Washington, D.C. – in support of U.S. military prisoners of war and missing
in action (POW-MIA). SolarWorld donated the solar panels to Rolling
Thunder-Washington D.C. Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the memory
of such U.S. military personnel from the Vietnam War. The installation was
dedicated today...
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September 20, 2012
ASLA to hold first ever tweetup during 2012 Annual
Meeting and EXPO
Follow @landarchitects @ValleyCrest to participate
in the #ASLA2012 tweetup
Washington, D.C., –
ASLA and ValleyCrest will be hosting a tweetup during the 2012 Annual
Meeting and EXPO. The event will be by the tweet board in the ASLA Commons
area of the EXPO at the Phoenix Convention Center, Sunday, Sept. 30, 12:30 -
1:30 p.m. A tweetup is simply a meet-up for Twitter, where attendees come
together to talk about social media and meet others who tweet about similar
topics...
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September 13, 2012
ASLA Launches the Landscape Architect’s Guide to
Washington, D.C.
The American
Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is pleased to announce the launch of
The Landscape Architect’s Guide to Washington, D.C. This online,
mobile-friendly guide will help visitors and locals discover more than 75
historic, modern and contemporary landscapes in Washington, D.C. and
Arlington, Va. Expert commentary and more than 800 photos are provided by 20
landscape architects...
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September 12, 2012
AGA to exhibit at 10th annual CitiesAlive green roof
and green wall conference
On October 17
& 18, Advanced Green Architecture will be exhibiting at CitiesAlive, North
America’s only conference dedicated exclusively to green roofs and green
walls. For the event’s 10th Anniversary, CitiesAlive returns to Chicago –
America’s #1 green roof city – for programming that features cutting edge
about green roofs and wall design, research and policy, and inspiring ‘on
the roof with’ panels featuring the top practitioners in green
infrastructure today. There are professional development training courses,
guided green roof tours, fantastic...
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September 11, 2012
CONSTRUCT 2012 Includes Building Science Related
Sessions
CONSTRUCT 2012 and
The Annual Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Convention, held this
year in Phoenix, Ariz., September 11-14, offer a number of educational
sessions focused on building science. National Institute of Building
Sciences staff will teach three of them, including... |
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September 10, 2012
Avoiding Leaky Exterior Tile Decks – With Duradek
Ultra Tiledek –
We have
recently posted the first 2 parts of a 4 part series on “How to Avoid Leaky
Exterior Tile Decks”….What you need to know…
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July 30, 2012
Duradek Ultra is the Most Tested Waterproof Vinyl on
the Market
Duradek, the leader in vinyl deck
waterproofing since 1974, has the most tested vinyl membrane in the North
American building industry with Duradek Ultra waterproof vinyl. Duradek
Ultra meets or exceeds the performance requirements for North American
Building Codes...
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July 26, 2012
Autodesk Professional Design App Delivers New Social
Capabilities
Autodesk, Inc. today unveiled new
social collaboration capabilities in one of the design leader’s most popular
professional mobile apps. The enhancements deliver new workflows that help
streamline the design development, review and approval process by
incorporating functionality made popular by leading social media
platforms...
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July 25, 2012
Silva Cell Case Study: Planned Watermain Repair,
Winnipeg, MB
Broadway Avenue, in Winnipeg,
which went in the ground in July 2007, was one of our first Silva Cell
installations. Several years later, they had a planned repair that they
needed to make to a watermain. What follows is the simple method they used
for excavating and removing the cells in the repair area without affecting
the rest of the system...
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July 24, 2012
Pella Team Members Rally to Help Find a Cure for Type
1 Diabetes: Corporate
fundraising efforts surpass $2 million mark
You need the skills of a
mathematician, a physician, a personal trainer and a dietician to
successfully treat and live with type 1 diabetes, says Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation (JDRF) celebrity spokesperson Mary Tyler Moore. “We need
to be constantly factoring and adjusting, making frequent finger sticks to
check blood sugars, and giving ourselves multiple daily insulin injections
just to stay alive,” said Moore on the JDRF website. Moore is one of three
million Americans who has or may have type 1 diabetes, according to JDRF.
Each year...
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July 18, 2012
Scientists: Green Walls Lead to Cleaner Cities
Planting living "green walls" of
vegetation could provide a faster and cheaper way of cleaning up the air in
cities than large-scale initiatives such as congestion charging, scientists
will say today. Reductions of street level pollution of as much as 30 per
cent could be achieved at a low cost simply by growing trees, bushes, and
other greenery amid the concrete and glass "street canyons" that
characterise modern cities, according to new research published in the
journal Environmental Science and Technology...
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July 17, 2012
July is Park and Recreation Month
Since 1985, America has celebrated
July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. This July we are
encouraging you and your community to GET WILD about parks and recreation!
Everything from wild workouts and wellness to getting wet and wild at the
pool or even wild with nature – you just can’t help but have fun this July,
all while expressing the many valuable benefits of parks and recreation!...
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July 3, 2012
Made in the USA Foundation taps SolarWorld for Hall of
Fame honor
SANTA MONICA, Calif., – SolarWorld,
the largest U.S. solar panel manufacturer for more than 35 years, was
inducted Monday, July 2, 2012, into the Made in the USA Foundation’s Hall of
Fame. The Hall of Fame celebrates businesses that demonstrate excellence in
U.S. manufacturing. The foundation recognized SolarWorld for its
contribution to American job creation, commitment to high U.S. environmental
and labor standards, and leadership in fighting for fair global competition
in the solar industry...
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July 16, 2012
InPro Announces New Antimicrobial Handrail That
Protects Healing Environments Against Microbial Growth
The double-barreled risk of
inadequate hand hygiene and ineffective cleaning led InPro Corporation to
launch its new SureContact™ line of handrails. In an article by the American
College of Emergency Physicians, “Efforts to cajole healthcare personnel to
clean their hands frequently have just about topped out.” The article cited
a recent study by Dr. Philip Carling of over 62,500 critical touch points in
103 medical institutions. It was determined that only 34% were effectively
cleaned post-discharge...
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June 21, 2012
Best Bath Featured on Cover of "Senior Care Products"
Magazine
Check out Senior Care Products
Magazine, an industry magazine promoting product solutions for independent
living & aging in place, which features Best Bath Systems on the cover of
their summer 2012 issue. In addition to the cover, Best Bath was pleased to
provide the article titled, “the move to accessible showers and tubs – Boost
your cash sales with bath accessibility products”. With the assistance of
freelancer...
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June 21, 2012
Revolving Doors: A Greener, More Secure Environment |
CE Course Sponsored By Horton Automatics
What makes a revolving door
unique? Is it because it’s always open (receptive to pedestrians) and always
closed (shielding occupants from the outside elements)? Is it due to it
being the only entrance door solution that actually pays for itself over
time? Revolving doors are essentially a free standing vestibule that are
eight times more energy efficient than either a slide or swing door system.
On top of meeting the demands of energy efficiency and architectural appeal,
revolving doors create comfort, improve traffic flow and increase
security...
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June 20, 2012
Meteor Lighting Launches Smart Illumination Bollard
SP-7
Setting New Solar LED Bollaard Standard
Meteor's SP-7 is the first
solar LED bollard to incorporate motion sensor offering unparalleled
brightness and extended operational period. The SP-7 is the industry's most
efficient, advanced, and ecologically-friendly lighting solution designed
for effective lighting of cityscapes and landscapes. The revolutionary SP-7
bollard provides superior symmetrical illumination of horizontal surfaces in
180° distributions. Precise lighting control enables seamless lighting
between transitional zones. The SP-7 is visibly brighter than other solar
LED's on the market. Foot-candle is...
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June 18, 2012
Autodesk Introduces New Cloud Services for Next
Generation of Building Information Modeling
Reinforcing its technology leadership in the building design, construction
and civil infrastructure industries, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today
unveiled Autodesk BIM 360, the next generation of Building Information
Modeling (BIM). Autodesk BIM 360 includes a set of cloud services that will
provide anytime, anywhere access to BIM project information throughout the
project lifecycle. Autodesk BIM 360 will work with BIM...
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June 13, 2012
Simonton Ranks Highest Among Customers in Satisfaction
with Windows and Patio Doors
According to the J.D. Power and
Associates 2012 Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction Study
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: --Window and patio door customers of brands with
high levels of customer satisfaction most frequently cite professional
recommendations, quality and their own past experience with purchasing
windows as the key drivers in their purchase decision. This is a sharp
contrast to brands with lower levels of satisfaction that are primarily
selected based on price, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012
Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction Study released today. Now in its sixth
year, the study measures satisfaction...
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June 7, 2012
The Duradek Way: Home Improvement Expert Asks About
Waterproofing
Gary Sullivan, host of 'At Home With Gary Sullivan', America's #1 call-in
home improvement radio program is a true home improvement expert, but even
the experts know that you can't know everything and sometimes you have to be
asking the questions. On Sunday, June 4th Gary Sullivan spoke with Duradek
Sales Manager, Kevin MacMillan to ask the questions that he has been hearing
about Duradek vinyl waterproofing systems. Gary discovered Duradek at last
year's International Builders Show and has been quite intrigued with the
product and the guaranteed...
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June 1, 2012
LANDSCAPE FORMS INTRODUCES URBANEDGE DESIGNED BY GGN
Kalamazoo, MI -
Landscape Forms, the industry leader in
integrated collections of high-design site furniture and advanced LED
lighting, announces the introduction of UrbanEdge, a collection of landscape
framing and furniture elements for urban spaces. The collection is designed
by Seattle-based Gustafson Guthrie Nichol (GGN), the recipients of the
prestigious 2011 Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award in Landscape
Architecture. UrbanEdge pairs GGN’s experience in designing urban spaces
with Landscape Forms’ expertise in developing and manufacturing...
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May 24, 2012
Selux M60 and M100 LED Recognized for Excellence!
Selux is excited to announce that the M100
LED and M60 LED luminaires were recognized for excellence in the prestigious
fourth annual Next Generation Luminaires Solid-State Lighting Design
Competition May 10, 2012 at LIGHTFAIR International. The judging panel
selected the luminaires on the basis of color, appropriate illuminance,
light distribution, glare control, appearance, serviceability, value, and
energy efficiency. Recognized winner for the Recessed Linear Lighting
Category is Selux M100 LED. Judges liked the "good diffuse distribution" and
"simple...
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May 22, 2012
Fiberweb launches new brand identity reflecting focus
on specialist materials
In December 2011, Fiberweb announced it would focus on
global Technical Fabrics and Geosynthetics markets. Fiberweb is a leader in
the development and delivery of materials to create versatile,
cost-efficient and high-performance products, designed to meet the needs of
specific applications, and which seek to improve sustainability and deliver
significant added value to our customers. As part of delivering this focus,
Fiberweb announces the rebranding of the company. Our new brand reflects the
ambition and direction of the company and is a clear symbol...
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May 23, 2012
Autodesk Developer Network Launches New Applications
for Autodesk 2013 Software
SAN RAFAEL,
Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) announced that several
Autodesk Developer Network (ADN) members have released new applications to
support Autodesk 2013 3D design, engineering and entertainment software.
“ADN partners are a vital part of helping Autodesk customers to be leaders
in their industries”. The specialized applications created by ADN members
help to further enhance Autodesk Design and Creation suites workflows for
building, entertainment, engineering, construction, infrastructure, product,
plant and...
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May 23, 2012
ASLA 2012 Annual Meeting and Expo listed among top 10
coming to Phoenix in 2012
Convention industry is on slow road to recovery
The convention and meeting
industry in Phoenix continues to struggle through the economic downturn, but
it is picking up steam and likely will recover slowly over the next few
years, according to experts. "The economy is not allowing the meeting
industry to fully rebound," said Steve Moore, president of the Greater
Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau. Organizations have been conducting
fewer meetings, golf outings and trade shows to lower their costs and
protect themselves in the tough economy, said Vince Alonzo, editor in chief
of Successful Meetings...
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May 9, 2012
Tubelite Introduces Curtainwall with Fiberglass
Pressure Plate
Expanding on its selection
of products with high thermal performance and condensation resistance,
Tubelite Inc. introduces 400 Series Curtainwall with Fiberglass Pressure
Plate. “The fiberglass pressure plates are applied from the exterior making
them ideal for the lower levels of high-rise buildings and buildings with
fewer than six stories. The high thermal performance makes them well-suited
for cold climates and high-humidity environments,” says Tubelite’s marketing
manager, Mary Olivier. Minimizing the need for on-site cutting and
fabricating, screw holes...
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May 7, 2012
XGrass Announces Debut of Playground Xtreme Synthetic
Turf
Dalton, GA, PRWEB --
XGrass, Inc., a leading full-service supplier of synthetic turf and rubber
surfacing, announced the debut of their new revolutionary system, Playground
Xtreme. Playground Xtreme is the first safety surfacing to offer technology
that reduces static, resists germs and reflects heat; making it the only
playground surface available that eliminates the most challenging issues.
The unique yarn mixture used to manufacture Playground Xtreme, sold
exclusively through XGrass, features Static Block, proven to reduce static
build-up on the playground...
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May 7, 2012
One of Earth's Greenest Buildings Opens in Pittsburgh
on May 23
PITTSBURGH, /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- Opening on May 23, 2012 at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the
new 24,350-square-foot Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL) will emerge
as one of the greenest buildings on Earth. Seeking to achieve or exceed the
world's highest sustainable standards, including the Living Building
Challenge, LEED® Platinum and Sustainable Sites Initiative™ (SITES)
certification for landscapes, it will also be the largest operational
structure pursuing living building status in the U.S. when it opens.Constructed
with local...
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May 2, 2012
JELD-WEN Caters to Four-Legged Family Members with
Stylish New Entry Options
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.—Indoor
outdoor living is undoubtedly one of the most popular concepts in
homeownership these days. Now that trend is going to the dogs (and cats).
With nearly two-thirds of all U.S. households owning one or more pets, and
spending on pets continuing to rise even during tough economic times*,
JELD-WEN is unleashing a variety of new products specifically created for
four-legged family members. That includes JELD-WEN Vinyl Sliding Patio Door
with an integrated pet door – a stylish new door system that provides a
unique indoor outdoor...
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April
25, 2012
Municipalities Seek Innovative Ways to Increase
Recycling
Even though recycling
efforts have improved, municipalities and parks still face mounds of
jettisoned drink containers. City Managers across the country continue to
promote and invest in recycling. In New York City alone, in the recent past,
almost 150,000 new recycling bins have incorporated as either permanent
resources within New York’s public space or reused at city managed events.
But more needs to be done. The Mayor of New York is engaged upon a campaign
to double recycling in the city by 2017. It is estimated that only about 15%
of New York’s total...
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April
25, 2012
Avcon
Information Bulletin #2 - Original Series
Over the last 10 years AVCON has
engineered, developed, and brought to market its Original Series {Sentry,
Protector, Cavalier, and Continental are the railing names in this series.}
The Original Series denotes the use of our Expansion Collar at all post to
rail connections. We developed the Expansion Collar in our continual effort
to provide innovative yet practical railing solutions. The Expansion Collar
and Original Series provide several benefits, most specifically...
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April
12, 2012
Surprise Benefits
of Icynene Spray in Foam Insulation
Energy efficiency is only one of the
many benefits offered by Icynene insulation. Problems with allergies? Lack
of privacy? You may be surprised how much Icynene could help. Because it
dramatically reduces air filtration, Icynene helps prevent airborne
allergens and pollutants from entering the building. In addition, because of
its moisture management benefits, Icynene also...
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April
11, 2012
Information Bulletin - AVCON's Classic Series
Since its' inception nearly 20 years
ago, AVCON® has offered the "Classic" Series of railings. Daytona, Malibu,
Cape Cod and Harbor Master are the railing styles in this line. The Classic
Series of railings remains our most versatile product offering and provides
several benefits, most specifically, Total Market Acceptance- The Classic
Series has infiltrated nearly every major...
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April
4, 2012
World-leading Glass makerAGC to Invest in Advanced
Nanotechnology Startup in U.S.
Tokyo, –AGC, a world-leading
manufacturer of glass, chemicals and high-tech materials, announced today
that its wholly owned Georgia-based US subsidiary AGC America, Inc. has
invested approximately two million U.S. dollars1 in Rolith Inc., a
California-based developer of ultra-advanced, industrial-scale
nanostructured coatings. AGC intends to combine its proprietary...
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April
4, 2012
LiveRoof: Putting
the Green in Green Roof
Dave MacKenzie founded Hortech, Inc,
in Spring Lake, MI, a wholesale nursery specializing inlow-maintenance,
water-conserving turf alternativesin 1983. In 2006 Hortech started LiveRoof,
LLC, as ahorticultural science company to design and manu- facture a more
innovative, plant-friendly system for green roofs. Dave answers some
fundemental questions for Midwest Roofer...
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March 30, 2012
March 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Maps
Choosing the proper plants for use
on greenscreen® panels is a very important design aspect. Whether choosing
plants for flower, foliage color, food source or habitat creation,
consulting the USDA Hardiness Zone Map is the first place to start when
selecting plants for successful projects. For the first time in 12 years,
the USDA has issued new GIS based Plant Hardiness Zone Maps...
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March 27, 2012
AVCON Railing FAQ's: Most Commonly Asked Questions
Is it strong enough? AVCON® Railings
are designed and engineered to meet and exceed all applicable building
codes. In fact, tests have shown that it surpasses many codes and is
stronger than some conventional metal railing. Does it meet code? AVCON® has
been independently tested and certified to meet national building codes.
Will it fade? AVCON® only uses compounds...
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March 27, 2012
10-Year Warranty on BRP Site Furnishing Finishes
With a high-tech 10-step process,
site furnishings manufacturer BRP by bison is confident in offering a
10-year warranty on all three outdoor finish options, Weatherbeater
Mastercoat™ powder coating, EcoSoft™ thermoplastic, and hot dip galvanized.
BRP by bison starts with 100% welded construction, eliminating the risk of
finish failure at assembly points. The application process...
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March 23, 2012
New Adjustable Stair Railings from Durarail
Installing
stair railings just got easier with the addition of Durarail’s new
Adjustable Stair Railing. Collapsible, pre-assembled panels means no need to
install individual pickets on site and no need to wait for the stairs to be
built for measurement as they adjust to virtually any angle. Easy to ship,
stock and store, the adjustable stair railings collapse down to
approximately 10” tall while adding...
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March 21, 2012
New
Shark-Fin Style Bike Racks from Reliance Foundry Add Bite to Your Landscape
The popularity of cycling has continually
increased over the past decade. People are bicycling for health, fitness,
and recreation reasons as well as commuting to work, school, and for
transportation around town. With this increase has come the need for cities,
businesses and multi-family residences to provide secure bicycle parking.
Without a place to park a bike safely, riders resort...
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March 16, 2012
Site Furnishings by the New BRP by bison
Bison Inc., a leader in the manufacture of
innovative sports equipment for over 25 years, has seized the opportunity to
provide municipalities, parks, colleges, churches, and many more facilities
and public landscapes with the BRP Enterprises product line thanks to a
recent acquisition. The new company, BRP by bison LLC, will continue to
provide the high quality landscape...
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March 16, 2012
AVCON Expert Article #5: Industry Evolution - Plastics
When the largest oceangoing luxury liner of
its time set sail to the open sea, the Titanic was believed by most to be
constructed of the very finest materials available. It is now known that the
steel used for its hull, although strong, did not have the tensile strength
to withstand an encounter with a large chunk of ice, that notorious iceberg.
Some 1500 people paid dearly for that...
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March 8, 2012
Creating Value in Real Estate and Quality of Life:
Hidden Benefits of Duradek - The Walkable Roofing Membrane
When it comes to determining the value of a
residential property, square footage of living space is one of the
primary considerations, but many homeowners take for granted that their
living space is not restricted to the interior of their home. Outdoor
living space is a cherished commodity and although its value is
certainly subjective for the individual, there is no question that it
adds value...
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March 8, 2012
EasyTurf's Latest Engineered For Realism
EasyTurf introduces Revolution fiber.
According to the company, the product elevates EasyTurf to a new level
of realism in synthetic grass, using PPG polymer technology. “During
development, we realized that engineering for ultimate durability also
created the most realistic movement seen in synthetic grass fibers to
date,” said Dave Hartman, EasyTurf president. Proprietary and...
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March 1, 2012
AVCON Expert Article #4: Why Consider Structural
Thermoplastic Railings
For years one of the most problematic items
of building maintenance has been the railing system used to protect its
occupants. The condition of the railing is a major factor in the
building's appearance and in potential liability. We have grown to
accept the "fact" that railing must be constantly maintained and that
corrosion was an ever present enemy. Therefore we searched...
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February 24, 2012
Premium Wood Grain Finish -Enjoy
The Rich, Beautiful Look of Durarail
Durarail is proud to announce that we are
now offering a wide variety of authentic looking wood finishes on lineal
materials, such as Top Rail, Bottom Rail and Post material.
Incorporating a wood finish adds an elegance and sophistication to the
interior or exterior of any home. The natural wood grain looks so
realistic that it is regularly mistaken for the real thing but has
the...
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February 24, 2012
Durarail Proudly Introduces Our New Cable Railing
System
Durarail, the powder-coated
aluminum railing specialist, now offers Cable Railing - a contemporary
deck railing system that provides minimal view obstruction with maximum
style. The stainless steel cables allow airflow through the deck and
provide excellent resistance to the elements for an attractive, low
maintenance railing solution. Powder-coated aluminum top rails and
posts...
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February 24, 2012
Durarail Introduces New Colonial Style Heritage
Top Rail
Durarail, your professional
provider of complete railing systems has added a new style of top rail
to its selection of beautiful and modern looking railing solutions. The
Durarail Heritage Top Rail incorporates colonial style with the
strength, durability and convenience of aluminum. Available for both
glass and welded picket railing systems, the Heritage Top Rail is a
one-piece top rail...
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February 24, 2012
Durarail – THE PANORAMA POST – For Fences and Pool
Surrounds
Durarail’s newest, sleek
looking glass railing can also be used for Fencing or Pool & Hot Tub
Surrounds...with see‐through glass or etched glass to act as a privacy
panel....the options for this new system are endless. The round glass
track of the Panorama Post enables the installer to adjust the angle the
glass in a 30* degree in both directions, allowing the use of one post...
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February 24, 2012
Durarail – Glass Railing Innovation – THE PANORAMA
POST
Durarail is very pleased to
announce the launch of the newest Glass Railing Innovation in the market
today – The Panorama Post. This post is designed for a topless glass
railing which incorporates a nearly invisible, sleek look with
versatility and functionality. The round glass track of the Panorama
Post enables the installer to adjust the angle the glass in a 30* degree
in...
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February 15, 2012
Railing... Past or Present Technology by AVCON®
When your safety and your
pocketbook are involved the astute person does not skimp on research.
Previously we discussed the misconceived aura that prevails in many
circles concerning "Plastic Railing". Many, without sufficient knowledge
of the available materials, have branded plastic as unsuitable for a
commercial grade guardrail system. This is a leftover conception from
the...
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February 13, 2012
Landscape Forms Introduces Larkspur, A Collection
Of Cast Concrete Planters
Kalamazoo, MI - Landscape
Forms is pleased to announce the introduction of Larkspur, a planter in
three variations designed by Larry Kornegay, acknowledged master in the
design and production of cast concrete planters for outdoor
environments. Larkspur expands Landscape Forms’ offering of planters to
include cast concrete, a planter material popular among landscape
architects...
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February 9, 2012
Meteor Lighting High Ceiling 112W LED Platform –
Official IES Progress Report 2011 Selection
Meteor Lighting High Ceiling
112W LED Platform has been selected by the IES Progress Committee to be
included in the 2011 IES Progress Report. The Progress Report Committee
is the only group in the lighting industry tasked with monitoring
“significant advancements to the art and science of lighting” every year
and reporting on them. We are honored...
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February 3, 2012
AVCON:
When is Fence a Railing and Railing a Fence?
A recent conversation went
like this: "Hello, we have a pool in our complex that doesn't have a
fence around it. We thought about erecting a block wall but decided that
this would be overkill, so can you give us information on a fence?" The
answer went something like this, "Unfortunately, we do not make fencing,
we only manufacture railing." Immediately the caller responded, "Yes...
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January 26, 2012
Duo-Gard Industries Inc. Has Announced the First
Installation of Its New Butterfly Model Bike Shelter
The bike shelter was selected
by Ann Arbor Pioneer High School’s class of 2010 as its parting gift in
Ann Arbor, Mich. Senior class officers accepted ideas for the
traditional gift and settled on a bike shelter, according to Ms. Lorin
Cartwright, Pioneer’s assistant principal and athletic director. “The
class wanted a product made in Michigan and realized a bike shelter
would promote exercise...
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January 25, 2011
Landscape Structures Introduces PebbleFlex® to
Keep Kids Safe As They Play
Commercial playground
manufacturer Landscape Structures recently announced its newest plans
for making the safest and most enjoyable playground equipment possible.
The company shared that it will begin using PebbleFlex®, a
"one-of-a-kind" surfacing system. The material is made of spherical
aliphatic polyurethane pebbles that work to absorb falls better while
kids jump and...
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January 13, 2012
CertainTeed Corporation Reaches Significant
Milestones in Reducing the Environmental Impact at its Manufacturing
Facilities
VALLEY FORGE, Pa., PRNewswire
via COMTEX -- Through an aggressive, highly organized approach to
sustainability at its more than 60 manufacturing facilities in North
America, CertainTeed Corporation is making significant strides in
reducing its overall environmental impact. Specifically, CertainTeed has
reduced energy consumption by 15 percent and water usage by...
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January 5, 2012
Duradek—A Practical Product in Colors That Comfort
In late 2011, Duradek, the
original Walkable Roofing Membrane introduced two new colors in its
Ultra Cork line of 60 mil Vinyl that caught on faster than any other
color in the company’s 37 year history. Joining the initial,
organic-looking Ultra Cork Natural that launched this popular pattern,
the Ultra Cork Macchiato and Ultra Cork Espresso offer deeper, richer
color options to the...
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January 4, 2012
Light Up For Safety & Security
Ever wish you could combine
the visibility of light with the strength of a security bollard? Calpipe
Security Bollards' complete line of Lighting Bollards enables you to
integrate the security features of lighting with the vehicle deterrence
and protective attributes of bollards. Whether you're looking to enhance
a landscape environment, shed additional light for commuters to increase
visibility...
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December 16, 2011
Park-A-Bike Wins "Peoples Choice" Award at ASLA
Expo
It was not long ago that the
American Society for Landscape Architects made history. The recent San
Diego conference set a record for exhibitors as well as attendees at
their largest conference to date. With that said, Park-A-Bike was
honored with one of few ASLA People's Choice awards at the Expo in
November of 2011 in San Diego, California...
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December 16, 2011
InPro Solidifies Overseas Ppresence: Forms New
Company in India and Opens Sales Office in Dubai
MILWAUKEE – InPro Corporation
has opened operations in India, and Dubai, which signals the completion
of the company’s second phase of a global expansion. The company had
previously announced a completed first phase, which encompassed a new
strategic alliance agreement with its UK-based manufacturing partner,
Gradus Group, headquartered in Macclesfield, UK...
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December 16, 2011
InPro Receives “GREEN MASTER” Status
InPro is one of a select
group of companies to earn the designation of “Green Master,” the
highest tier in the Green Masters Program established by the Wisconsin
Sustainable Business Council. As a Green Master, InPro has performed
actions in each of nine “sustainability areas,” and has scored in the
top twenty percent of all participating companies...
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December 12, 2011
Windsor Windows Website, windsorwindows.com, Wins
Industry Achievement Award
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – The
website for Windsor Windows & Doors, www.windsorwindows.com, has won a
2011 Crystal Achievement Award for outstanding window and door product
marketing. Industry magazine Window & Door this fall honored the Windsor
Windows site as the year’s Most Innovative Website in the Large
Manufacturer category for companies with annual sales...
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December 10, 2011
GAF’s EverGuard Extreme™ TPO Wins Architectural
Products’ Product Innovation Award
GAF, North America’s largest
roofing manufacturer, has received the Architectural Products’ Product
Innovation Award (PIA) for its EverGuard Extreme™ TPO. The PIAs
recognize “products, materials, and systems innovation that leads
commercial and institutional design to new heights". A panel of 44
architects and specification experts who focus on product assessment
evaluated...
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December 9, 2011
Danze Introduces Unique Tumbled Bronze Finish
Tumbled Bronze features a
warm tone with vibrant chocolate and bronze highlights. The final result
gives each product a textured, tumbled appearance – very different than
anything on the market today. Danze achieves its variation on the
distressed tone by literally tumbling the faucets during the productions
process. Once color is applied, each faucet is placed into a drum with
stones...
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December 9, 2011
Bergvik Flooring Now Has Local Presence in India
Bergvik Flooring can proudly
announce that we now have local presence in India. Our Iso Floor is
marketed and sold by Elcom International Pvt. Ltd. Elcom are pioneers in
the field of professional grade Electro-mechanical / electronic
components and market leaders in India in this line of business. Elcom
International Pvt. Ltd. has been in this business for over three
decades...
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December 5, 2011
Reliance Foundry and Maritime Hotel Help Build
Community in New York City
Reliance Foundry Co. Ltd., a
leading provider of bicycle parking racks, has recently provided bike
stands to The Maritime Hotel in New York City. These stands not only
help The Maritime Hotel align with New York City’s overall goal to
reduce CO2 emissions from vehicles, they have become a place for
visitors to the city to feel a part of the New York culture...
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December 5, 2011
Windsor Windows Introduces Elite Line of Wood
Windows, Pinnacle Select
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa –
Windsor Windows & Doors is introducing Pinnacle Select, an elite line of
wood windows constructed from enhanced components. Pinnacle Select
products are designed to provide unsurpassed performance. The massive
architectural appearance of Pinnacle Select is especially well-suited to
luxury home construction. Among a comprehensive list of features...
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November 30, 2011
Durarail Proudly Introduces Our New Cable Railing
System
Durarail, the powder-coated
aluminum railing specialist, now offers Cable Railing - a contemporary
deck railing system that provides minimal view obstruction with maximum
style. The stainless steel cables allow airflow through the deck and
provide excellent resistance to the elements for an attractive, low
maintenance railing solution. Durarail’s powder-coated aluminum top
rails...
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November 29, 2011
Windsor Windows Launches Next Dimension Classic
Incorporating Traditional Detailing
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa –
Windsor Windows & Doors has added the Next Dimension Classic line
featuring enhanced architectural benefits to its Next Dimension product
family of vinyl windows and doors. True to their “Classic” designation,
Next Dimension Classic products incorporate traditional sight lines into
the smooth operation, convenience and commercially rated...
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November 29, 2011
University of Tennessee Chooses Playground Grass
by ForeverLawn for Innovative Rooftop Playground
Albuquerque, NM -- The
University of Tennessee, in Knoxville, Tenn., recently completed a $6
million renovation project on the Lindsey Nelson Baseball Stadium. The
renovation plans included the development of a showcase playground,
designed in UT orange and white school colors, to be located on the roof
of...
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November 18, 2011
RAB LEDs Assure Self-Storage Facility of
Attractive Savings, High Efficiency and Low Maintenance
When it came to supporting
Assured Self Storage’s recent needs for a light source that was bright,
energy-efficient, and low-maintenance, RAB LEDs were a one-stop
solution. Newly constructed in the fall of 2010, Assured Self
Storage of Duncanville, Texas consists of 10 single-story buildings
housed on roughly 5 acres of property, with each...
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November 11, 2011
Lighting Up A Hardscape With In-Paver Lighting
A growing trend for hardscape
contractors is to specify and install in-paver lighting. These lights
are an easy way to upgrade clients, as they offer both style and safety
benefits. Today's in-paver lighting offerings come in a series of sizes,
colors and shapes, including circular, square, rectangle and octagon
configurations...
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November 10, 2011
QCP Acquires IPC's Coatings Business
Phoenix, AZ – Quest
Construction Products, A division of Quest Specialty Chemicals announced
that it has acquired the coatings business of Integrated Paving Concepts
(IPC) of Vancouver, Canada. Since its founding in 1992, Integrated
Paving Concepts has specialized in decorative Stamped Asphalt & Asphalt
Coating Technology, facilitating innovative streetscape and hardscape
designs...
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November 2, 2011
Durarail Introduces New Colonial Style Heritage
Top Rail
Durarail ,
your professional
provider of complete railing systems has added a new style of top rail
to its selection of beautiful and modern looking railing solutions. The Durarail Heritage Top Rail incorporates colonial style with the
strength, durability and convenience of aluminum. Available for both
glass and welded picket...
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November 2, 2011
U.S. Federal Building Protected by Reliance
Foundry Bollards
The Gene Snyder U.S. Courthouse and Custom House
in Lexington, KY is protected by security bollard covers from Reliance
Foundry. On the morning of September 11, 2001, as news reports were
released of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center Towers and
the ...
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November 1, 2011
Water Feature Specialist Crystal Develops New
White and RGB LED Light for Canada's Largest Theme Park
Crystal, a
world leader in water feature technology, has completed the first
refurbishment of the spectacular Royal Fountain at Canada’s Wonderland,
Canada’s largest theme park. To help celebrate the park’s 30th
Anniversary, Crystal replaced the water feature’s halogen lights with
LED Lights for multi-coloured effects, and specially developed the first
of its kind, a Pure White and...
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November 1, 2011
Strata Geogrid Helps to Convert Unusable Land Into
a Drill Field for the Virginia Military Institute
The Virginia Military
Institute in Lexington, VA wanted to convert an unusable plot of land
into a much needed drill field and shooting range complex. The site
presented several challenges due to the changing grades and extensive
rock blasting and fill areas. The deputy director of construction at
Virginia...
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October 10, 2011
BCI Burke Voltage Playground Installed and
Swarming with Play
FOND DU LAC, Wis. – A
state-of-the-art playground recently installed in the City of
Strongsville, OH, is fully operational and getting maximum use. The City
of Strongsville was the lucky winner of a playground contest held
earlier this year by BCI Burke, commercial playground manufacturer with
corporate headquarters in Fond du Lac, WI...
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September 27, 2011
Canadian Soccer Association and Kwik Goal Agree to
Four Year Partnership
Ottawa, ON - Kwik Goal, Ltd.
and the Canadian Soccer Association are pleased to announce an agreement
naming Kwik Goal as an Official Supplier to the Canadian Soccer
Association. Under terms of the agreement, Kwik Goal will provide
equipment exclusively to the Canadian National Teams in the soccer goal,
soccer field and training equipment...
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September 26, 2011
Windsor Windows Donates Replacement Windows to
Nonprofit ASK Learning Center
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa –
Windsor Windows & Doors donated double-paned replacement windows to
improve energy efficiency at ASK Learning Center in Norwalk. ASK
Learning Center is a nonprofit independent school that provides an
alternative to the traditional school setting for primary through
eighth-grade children. Housed in a rambling two-story frame house on the...
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September 26, 2011
ASLA Releases
More than 475 Green Infrastructure Case Studies
The Environmental Protection
Agency (E.P.A.) recently started a national rulemaking process, with the
goal of creating a new, comprehensive program to reduce stormwater
runoff. The E.P.A. announced that during this rulemaking it will
evaluate green infrastructure design techniques that mimic natural
processes to evapo-transpire, infiltrate and recharge, and harvest and
re-use...
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September 26, 2011
Directional Drilling and CertainTeed® Certa-Lok™
Pipe Help Streamline Massive Water Main Replacement in Northeast Indiana
Valley Forge, Pa. – The City
of Fort Wayne, Ind., recently replaced approximately 24,000 feet of a
corroded cast iron water main that had experienced more than 100 leaks
and breaks over the years with corrosion-resistant CertainTeed®
Certa-Lok™ C900/RJ restrained-joint PVC pipe. Since the main was located
in a densely populated...
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September 19, 2011
PDPLAY Partners with TerraCycle On Old Navy
Nationwide Recycling Drive, Results In Donated PDPLAY Playgrounds in
Texas, California and New York
Vista, Calif., – PDPlay, the
leading designer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly commercial
playground equipment for parks, schools, child development centers,
communities and the military, announced today a partnership with
TerraCycle, Inc, the pioneer upcycling and recycling company, and Old
Navy to design, manufacture and install four new playgrounds...
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September 7, 2011
Strata India Achieves National Highway
Construction Milestone
CUMMING, GA – As an emerging
nation, India is a case study in milestone events – economic growth,
global joint ventures and rapid investments in infrastructure, from
airports to highways. It’s in this last category – highway construction
– that Strata India recently completed a milestone event for the company
and for the nation. At the end of May, Strata India produced retaining...
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September 7, 2011
Durarail – THE PANORAMA POST – For Fences and Pool
Surrounds
Durarail’s newest, sleek
looking glass railing can also be used for Fencing or Pool & Hot Tub
Surrounds...with see through glass or etched glass to act as a privacy
panel...The options for this new system are endless. The round glass
track of the Panorama Post enables the installer to adjust the angle the
glass in a 30* degree in both directions, allowing the use of one post
to achieve...
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August 24, 2011
Erosion
Control Materials Design Software (ECMDS®) 5.0 is almost here!
With our North American
Green® ECMDS® 5.0 launch right around the corner, we're certain you're
getting as excited as we are! You're about to enjoy comprehensive
site-specific analysis, including channel and slope protection, and even
drop-structure design. From the company that first introduced erosion
control design software to the industry, this is the future of ECMDS®...
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August 22, 2011
Strongsville, Ohio wins BCI Burke Voltage
playground contest
WFOND DU LAC, Wis. – A new
playground will be installed later this year in conjunction with grand
prize contest announcement by BCI Burke recently. The City of
Strongsville, OH, was the lucky winner of the contest held by the
playground manufacturer, with corporate headquarters in Fond du Lac, WI...
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August 3, 2011
Walkable and Waterproof – PVC Membranes for Flat
Roofdecks
Urban projects are claiming
their roof systems as pedestrian areas to increase their outdoor living
space. Unfortunately, roofing products are rarely intended for this sort
of traffic. Protective carpeting or treated wood can be placed over an
assembly, but these materials are still susceptible to damage from the
elements. Similarly, applied coatings and fiberglass have been used...
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July 21, 2011
BCI Burke Enhances Green Practices
FOND DU LAC, Wis. –In
conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Green Power
Partnership, BCI Burke has boosted the commitment to acquire energy from
wind and other renewable sources to offset approximately 20% of
electrical usage, up from the previous 12%. Burke purchases wind energy
through Alliant Energy’s Second Nature Program™ and is the...
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July 18, 2011
New Interactive Play Panels from Burke!
BCI Burke’s new Interactive
Play Panels encourage exploration, interaction and develop fine-motor
skills for children with all abilities. They provide opportunities for
social interaction and imaginative play. Panel options for different
ages 2-5 and 5-12 include Sprocket, Propeller, Charade, Waver and
Paratroop. Combine with Burke’s existing interactive panels to maximize
and enhance play...
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July 13, 2011
New Ulm Playground Receives Minnesota Recreation
and Park Association Award of Excellence
NEW ULM, Minn. – The benefits
of a free playground awarded to the New Ulm Parks and Recreation
Department last summer keep multiplying as the project has been named a
recipient of the 2010 Award of Excellence by the Minnesota Recreation
and Park Association (MRPA) recently. The New Ulm Parks and Recreation
Department had been trying over a five year period to replace old...
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July 8, 2011
Durarail – Glass Railing Innovation – THE PANORAMA
POST
Durarail is very pleased to
announce the launch of the newest Glass Railing Innovation in the market
today – The Panorama Post. This post is designed for a topless glass
railing which incorporates a nearly invisible, sleek look with
versatility and functionality. The round glass track of the Panorama
Post enables the installer to adjust the angle the glass n a 30° degree
in both directions...
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May 30, 2011
Gone to the Dogs: Why Parks for Pets Are One Of
The Fastest Growing Trends In Military Communities
Recent statistics show that
nearly 40 percent of all American homes include at least one dog. In
fact, there are currently more canines than children in the United
States. So it should come as no surprise that what started with a single
Dog-ON-It-Parks dog park established in Berkeley, California, in the
late 1970s has grown to more than 1,200 parks across the United States...
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May 13, 2011
Bergvik USA to produce Raised Access Floor in
Indiana
In order to help create
American jobs and offer lower costs and shorter lead times to customers,
Bergvik Flooring is presently setting up production of its Iso Floor and
Seismic Bracing steel in Indiana. 'We plan to start US production of the
stable and flexible substructure by August 2011 due to the growing
demand for our floor system in the Data Center segment', says Peter
Brandstrom...
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May 4, 2011
Delgard Introduces New Dumpster Gates
Delair, NJ,. - Delgard
Premier Aluminum Fencing introduces our new Dumpster Gates. Fabricated
from durable, heavy duty rust-free aluminum, these visually appealing
Dumpster Gates are virtually maintenance free. Constructed with a
strong, fully welded frame that is light weight, the Delgard Dumpster
Gate is easy to install...
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May 4, 2011
Tensar International Announces Acquisition of
Mulch and Seed Innovations, LLC
Combined Company to Deliver High Quality Hydraulic Erosion Control
Products
Alpharetta, Ga. - Tensar
International today announced the completion of its acquisition of Mulch
and Seed Innovations, LLC (MSI). The transaction was finalized Tuesday,
May 3, 2011. The combination of Tensar International and MSI supplements
an industry-leading portfolio in soil reinforcement, stabilization and,
now, hydraulic erosion control and vegetation establishment...
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April 25, 2011
BCI Burke Plays Up Safety with Evans School
Partners in Education better playground experiences with knowledge
FOND DU LAC, Wisc. ---BCI
Burke and Evans Elementary school are working together to raise
awareness of playground safety to celebrate National Playground Safety
Week, April 25-29. As part of the Fond du Lac School District’s Partners
in Education (PIE) Program, Burke is leading the awareness project in
which Evans students created posters about playground safety...
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April 14, 2011
BCI Burke Selected as 2011 Head Start Body Start
Preferred Vendor
PRESTON, VA, -- Head Start
Body Start National Center for Physical Development and Outdoor Play (HSBS)
announced that
BCI Burke
has been selected as one of 28 playground and play space
companies, equipment manufacturers, and other creators of playground and
play space-related resources for inclusion on its 2011 HSBS Preferred
Vendor Catalog (PVC)...
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March 31, 2011
ASLA: Free Digital LAM to Celebrate National
Landscape Architecture Month
In celebration of National
Landscape Architecture Month, the April issue of Landscape Architecture
Magazine has been posted online for free downloading and viewing,
compliments of
Kornegay Design. Please celebrate with
us by forwarding
this link to colleagues and clients,
posting it to your own web site, and sharing it via your social networks
(Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.)...
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March 23, 2011
Poly-urethane Posts with Proven Performance
- Davidson Traffic Control Products FG 300 Model UR – the Industry
Workhorse
Tacoma, WA - Davidson Traffic
Control Products released a report highlighting the durability of their
Flexi-Guide FG 300 series of poly-urethane channelizer posts.
Channelizer posts save lives by properly directing traffic and reducing
the chance of accidents in high risk locations. FG 300 Model UR posts
are highly visible, day and night, and clearly delineate driving lanes
with bright...
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March 23, 2011
"American-Made" Identifies Quality & Consistency
for Tensar's North American Green Coir Logs
Alpharetta, Ga. - Tensar's
North American Green has led the erosion control industry in offering
the most complete line of high quality, performance-proven erosion
control products since 1985. Today, a U.S.-manufactured addition to that
line salutes a patriotic commitment and delivers quality and consistency
currently unduplicated in foreign counterparts...
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March 21, 2011
ShoreMax® Soft Revetment Scour Protection Mat
Supercharging Green Alternatives to Hard Armor
Alpharetta, Ga. - In recent
large-scale channel testing by the American Association of State Highway
Transportation Officials’ National Transportation Product Evaluation
Program (AASHTO-NTPEP), North American Green's new ShoreMax® Soft
Revetment Scour Protection Mat pushed turf reinforcement mat (TRM)
performance to a new level...
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February 16, 2011
NanaWall at IBS 2011
At the 2011 International
Builders' Show in Orlando, NanaWall introduced the latest innovations in
folding glass walls and single-track sliding glass wall systems
including Hurricane System for Mid-Rise Buildings, NanaGlass, Beyond
LiftSlide, Bird Protection Ornilux® Glass, and NanaWall framed with
Lamboo....
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February 7, 2011
Acoustical Solutions works with Liberty University
to Improve Band Room Acoustics
The Liberty University Band
was upgrading and moving to a new rehearsal room when they called
Acoustical Solutions. Together, the two came up with a plan to install
acoustic panels and hanging acoustic ceiling tiles to compliment the
sound diffusion that had already been planned. In the end, the noise
control solutions that were put into place...
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February 1, 2011
NRPA Launches
Largest Online Networking Platform in the Park and Recreation Industry
ASHBURN, Va., – Today, the
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) launched
NRPA Connect, the largest online networking platform for parks and
recreation in the U.S. The
platform, available at www.nrpaconnect.org, will connect members of the
association through e-mailgroups, forums, networks and blogs, providing
a one-stop venue for sharing news and information, networking with
colleagues, and participating in industry-related discussions...
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January 26, 2011
TimberTech® Announces Partnership with OWL
Distribution
WILMINGTON, OH, /CNW/ - Today, TimberTech
entered into a new multi-year agreement with OWL Distribution Inc., a
leading distributor of building materials and provider of logistical
services for more than 30 years. The agreement will enhance TimberTech's
presence in the Canadian market. "Aligning ourselves with stable
distributors is always a goal for TimberTech and the multi-year
agreement with OWL expresses the importance of this goal," states...
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January 13, 2011
TRON
designs CORIAN®
Creativity and innovation meet design,
Disney meets DuPont™ Corian® at next Milan week of design (11-17 April
2011), the most important venue for interior design professionals around
the world. DuPont and Disney will showcase “TRON designs CORIAN®”, an
exhibition inspired by the film “TRON: Legacy” from Walt Disney Studios,
which has been released in The United Kingdom...
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