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H&R Johnson introduces large format tile through Aspects collection

H&R Johnson, the UK’s largest manufacturer of ceramic tiles, has launched a range of large format wall tiles under its Aspects collection and which are the largest currently produced by the company. The new til...

29 Feb 2004

Promoting recycled cellulose fibre insulation in steel buildings

A seminar to promote the use of recycled cellulose paper fibre as insulation in steel building systems is being held on 22nd March in Banbury. The event marks the conclusion of a successful research project carried ou...

29 Feb 2004

Engineering and structural adhesives review report

Traditional industrial fastenings like welding, bolts, and rivets, are being replaced by a range of adhesives. These engineering and structural adhesives are high strength and are designed to support large loads as well ...

26 Feb 2004

Polycarbonate skylight panels with Nanogel Translucent Aerogel

Cabot Corporation, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, has announced it has agreed to work with Super Sky Products, Inc., a division of Vitro America, to jointly produce and market a polycarbonate skylight ...

26 Feb 2004

Supplier Of The Year award for Thermalite

Thermalite, the UK’s leading manufacturer of aircrete technology, is celebrating a great success after winning the prestigious David Wilson Homes National Group Supplier of the Year Award 2003. The industry awar...

26 Feb 2004

Wireless computer networks helping builders

ZDNet is reporting on an innovative use of wireless networking technology at the St Regis Museum Tower construction site. Sitting on a crane high above the site is a wireless network hub. The hub allows engineers and ...

26 Feb 2004

Community development with Thermalite

Due to the increasing demand for social housing, a new development in Ley Hill, Birmingham will provide 20 houses for the local authority. Constructed on behalf of Birmingham City council, the development has made extens...

24 Feb 2004

Underfloor duct incorporation problem solved with anhydrite screed

Conventional anhydrite screed proved to be the solution for the new Rewenta I and II building complex in Cologne, Germany. In the addition built for the REWE Group, screed was laid flush with underfloor ducting, covering...

24 Feb 2004

Kingspan Insulated Panels to be showcased at Interbuild

Kingspan Insulated Panels will be showcasing its range of innovative Firesafe‚ composite roof and wall panel systems at this year’s Interbuild exhibition in April. A range of insulated wall and roof system...

23 Feb 2004

Industrial flooring now available from Ardex

ARDEX UK's renowned reputation as the flooring industry's 'total solution provider' has been further enhanced by the introduction of their comprehensive Industrial Flooring Range. The all new range of ...

23 Feb 2004

New stainless steel specifications guide

The British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA) has just released its long anticipated fully updated, "Blue Guide" to stainless steel specification. The guide is the essential reference for suppliers, users and ...

22 Feb 2004

Dow unveils VERSIFY* Plastomers and Elastomers – perfect for roofing membranes

Revolutionary catalyst technology is at the heart of VERSIFY* Plastomers and Elastomers, a new range of specialty propylene-ethylene copolymers from Dow. The polymers are designed to improve optics, sealing and hot tack ...

22 Feb 2004

Bauma, the worlds largest fair for construction machinery and building materials

The success story of the world fair bauma began back in 1954, with 58 exhibitors, 8,000 trade visitors and 12,000 square metres on the open-air site at the old exhibition centre in Theresienhöhe in central Munich. N...

19 Feb 2004

Prime-a-Pump

Due to health and safety and respiratory issues, for many concrete pump operators the worst and most unpleasant part of the job is priming or grouting the pump, involving the mixing of cement powder with water into a pas...

19 Feb 2004

Plastic Flame Retardants: Technology and Current Developments

Plastics are increasingly being used in applications where flame retardancy properties are critical. For example, in household appliances, car interiors, cable insulation and computer casings. RAPRA has just released a n...

18 Feb 2004