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Frost Protection For Dormant Central Heating Systems

Tyco Thermal Controls has developed and launched a new Raychem self-regulating electric heating cable for central heating pipework, capable of withstanding the high temperatures of active systems yet providing frost protection whenever the central heating is dormant

23 Jul 2009

Aluminium Foams For Use In The Construction Industry

Aluminium foams have a porous structure that makes them excellent materials to absorb sound, impacts and vibrations. Their metallic nature allows their use as electromagnetic shields and makes them stable at high tempera...

23 Jul 2009

Improved LED Lights Launched for Street Light Applications

Enfis Group Plc., an innovator of intelligent LED lighting systems and technologies, today announced the launch their new Innovate Series of LED arrays for use in myriad street lighting applications throughout North America

23 Jul 2009

PPG Wins Award for Architectural Glass

PPG Industries’ architectural glass business has won a 2009 Pro-Comm
Award of Excellence from the Business Marketing Association (BMA)

23 Jul 2009

Sensacell Sensor Surface Module Gives New Freedom to Architects and Designers

The Sensacell system is ideal for creating interactive brand experiences, combine the almost magical 'touchless' sensing capabilities with stunning color LED graphics and video, you then have the perfect platform for creating truly immersive interactive applications. Architects and designers love the flexibility of the Sensacell system because it plays well with so many architectural materials and can be elegantly integrated into floors, walls,
stairs, elevators, kiosks and furniture

22 Jul 2009

Moving Cars to Generate Electricity For Four Seasons Hotel

New Energy’s newly completed MotionPower energy harvester prototype to test at the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC following recently announced tests at prominent Burger King franchise in New York metropolitan area

21 Jul 2009

North America's Largest Living Wall Planned by PNC

PNC plans to create an environmentally friendly living wall at its Pittsburgh headquarters. The 2,380 sq. ft., soil-based Green Living Wall on the south-facing exterior of One PNC Plaza will be the largest in North America

21 Jul 2009

Welsh Homeowners to Get Free Rockwool Insulation

Rockwool’s great insulation giveaway has now finished with the company handing out, free of charge, more than 200 tonnes of loft insulation to 500 Welsh homeowners. The insulation given away through the scheme ...

21 Jul 2009

ThyssenKrupp Gets Order for 100th TWIN Elevator

ThyssenKrupp Elevator installs hundredth TWIN, plus 47 other elevators and 28 escalators in new "PalaisQuartier"

21 Jul 2009

Leica Roteo 35G Green Beam Construction Laser Now Available From EngineerSupply

EngineerSupply is proud to announce the release of the new extended Leica Roteo product line on their website. The Leica Roteo Rotating Laser Line now has 3 new additions, including Leicas first Green Beam Rotary Laser. ...

21 Jul 2009

Reproduce Traditional Style WIth Carpet Rods for Stairways From Architectural Products by Outwater Plastics

Architectural Products by Outwater pays homage to tradition with the introduction of its new line of US Manufactured Carpet Rods for Stairways

20 Jul 2009

Rockwool Welcomes Creation of Solid Wall Insulation Guarantee Agency

Rockwool, the world's leading manufacturer of non-combustible stone wool insulation, has officially welcomed the creation of the Solid Wall Insulation Guarantee Agency (SWIGA). The creation of this agency marks the c...

20 Jul 2009

Solution Found to Toxic Chinese Drywall Emissions Problems

Electrocorp, an industrial air purification company, is receiving national attention after field testing by a Florida company showed levels of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) and other gases, emitted from tainted Chinese drywall ...

20 Jul 2009

Shortlist Announced for LED Light Concept Design Competition

Following a successful first round of the "LED - Emotionalize your light" competition supported by OSRAM and Siemens, the three best lighting concepts have been chosen

19 Jul 2009

Recyclable, Sustainable Options for Aluminum Decking

Wahoo Decks, a leading manufacturer of aluminum decking products, has recently developed recyclable, sustainable options for deck boards, deck joists and deck railing allowing builders, contractors and homeowners to extend the sustainability of their homes to their outdoor living areas

19 Jul 2009