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Oakwood Veneer Adds Lemonwood Veneer to Product Line
Oakwood Veneer's owner, Peter Rodgers announces the addition of Central and South American Lemonwood Veneer, a light yellow shade wood, to the Oakwood product line. - January 11, 2010 - Oakwood Veneer
Builders Site Protection Announces Its' First Every Warehouse Clearance Sale
Builders Site Protection's first ever Warehouse Clearance Sale starts today. Temporary Surface Protection products from this award winning designer will be priced to sell. The company is clearing merchandise to bring in new product designs for the uptick in residential home construction. - January 10, 2010 - Builders Site Protection
Acoustiblok, Inc.’s Sound Abatement Material Named 2009 Best Products Winner by Builder News Magazine
Builder News Magazine, the national residential and multifamily media brand for builders, developers, contractors and designers, released its 2009 "Best Products" edition naming Acoustiblok noise abatement products among the top products used in the building industry throughout the... - January 07, 2010 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
New Berlin Garage Door Company Receives WBE Certification
Joe Wilde Company, Inc., has received certification as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Wisconsin Department of Commerce. The designation provides validation that Joe Wilde Company, Inc. meets the requirements of being at least 51 percent woman-owned, controlled and managed. It qualifies Joe Wilde Company, Inc. to be considered for contracts with corporations and government entities that seek vendor relationships with businesses owned and operated by women. - December 22, 2009 - Joe Wilde Company, Inc.
Ibstock Brick Hosts MP Visit
MP visits Ibstock factory in West Sussex and gains an insight into the current condition of the construction industry from the UK’s largest brick manufacturer. - December 20, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Ibstock Brick Wins Top Award at Ceramics Biennial
Ibstock Brick has been presented with the ‘Ceramics in Industry Award’ at the British Ceramics Awards in Stoke-on-Trent. The award is the top honour for technological innovation in ceramics which Ibstock received for its CoolVault and Elementix Express product ranges. - December 20, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Ibstock Leads the Way for Inspirational Schools
Ibstock Brick is right at the heart of three innovative and striking new school buildings in London, Northampton and Birmingham. Brick used in school building designs as it is versatile, durable and sustainable as well as low in cost and maintenance. - December 18, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Ibstock Dominates BDA Award Shortlist
Ibstock Brick’s building projects account for over 50% of this year’s Brick Development Association (BDA) Awards shortlist. The BDA Awards recognise excellence in design and construction using brick. - December 18, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Ibstock Sweeps the Board at BDA Awards
Ibstock Brick dominated the Brick Development Association (BDA) Awards winning nine awards in total including the Supreme Winner Award 2009. The awards recognise excellence in design and construction using brick. - December 18, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Ibstock Launches New SUDS Pavers
Ibstock launches a new range of brick pavers for drives and patios that are SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems) compliant, allowing for run-off of excess water in heavy rain. - December 17, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Ibstock Launches New Brick Selector
Ibstock Brick launches a new easy to follow ‘Brick Selector’ brochure to help builders and the general public simplify the process of choosing and matching clay facing bricks. - December 17, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Stonhard Floors Play a Key Role as the Rebuilding of Greensburg Continues
Stonhard is proud to be part of the rebuilding of Greensburg, Kansas, which was almost wiped off the map after a devastating tornado in 2007. - November 27, 2009 - Stonhard, Inc.
Rocksolid Stone Works Introduces New Saratoga Soapstone Product Line
Northeast Ohio's premier stone work fabricator expands product offerings and more choices for customers with Soapstone product line. - November 26, 2009 - Rocksolid Surfaces
NASA Names Thermablok® to Its Top 49 Product Spin-off List for 2009
NASA's new aerogel technology, the highest R-value ever developed, now set to change the world. - November 24, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Builders Site Protection Announces Young Entrepreneur Business Scholarship
Builders Site Protection, the leading woman owned designer of temporary Surface Protection Products announced today the Builders Site Protection Young Entrepreneur Business Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding high school senior interested in becoming an entrepreneur and starting small businesses. - November 13, 2009 - Builders Site Protection
Milgard Lends Hand to Helping Hands House
Milgard Windows & Doors makes donation to Helping Hands House charity in Pierce County, Washington. - November 12, 2009 - Milgard Windows & Doors
Aggregate Industries Celebrates Green Star Certification at North Grafton Ready Mix Plant
Aggregate Industries Northeast Region celebrates the Green-Star Certification of its North Grafton Ready Mix plant in North Grafton, Massachusetts. The North Grafton Ready Mix Plant was recognized by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association for its Environmental Management System (EMS) as a... - November 04, 2009 - Aggregate Industries Northeast Region
Chinese Giant in the Natural Stone Industry Announces the launch of BC Monument in Early 2010
The Chinese giant, Best Cheer is poised to release the Memorial Division into the North American marketplace in early 2010. The head 0ffice is located in Elberton, Georgia. - November 04, 2009 - B C Monument
Stonhard Brings a Touch of Modern Sophistication to Hardworking, Long-Lasting Floors
Stonhard introduces a safe, smart, high-performing alternative to stained concrete with the Stontop family of products. - October 21, 2009 - Stonhard, Inc.
U.S. Department of Energy Awards Thermablok-Insulated “Refract House” First Place in Architecture in the 2009 Solar Decathlon Competition
Team California took the lead in the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon by winning the architecture contest with a score of 98 out of a possible 100. A jury of professional architects praised the Refract House, calling it “beautiful in every respect,” and applauding Team California’s student architects and designers for its "excellent project documentation, crystal-clear concept, and successful translation of regional architecture." - October 17, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Thermablok® Welcomes Sprint to the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2009 Solar Decathlon Team
Sprint joins a distinguished roster of corporate benefactors like Tampa-based Thermablok to sponsor this year’s competitors, who represent 20 universities from around the world, all vying to design, construct and operate the most aesthetic, energy-efficient, and self-sustaining solar-powered house. - October 10, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Acoustiblok Provdes Kennel Neighbors with Peace and Quiet, and Kennel Owners with Peace of Mind
Building or retrofitting a kennel can present some unique challenges for dog-loving entrepreneurs, but if engineered properly a kennel can and should be an affordable, quiet, and neighbor-friendly facility. Acoustiblok went in to this Iowa kennel, and saved the kennel owner from shutting down. - September 30, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Apartment Complex Wins Over Buyers by Marketing Privacy and Noise Reduction Using Acoustiblok® Soundproofing
Considering that the number one complaint in multifamily housing is noise, and that people are now becoming aware of the effect noise has on not only their health but also on their relationships, marketing “tranquility” is indeed a major plus in acquiring new residents. - September 23, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Builders Site Protection Sponsors Womans Mountain Bike Group
Builders Site Protection, a certified woman owned company (WBE) is providing sponsorship to an all woman mountain biking club in Southern California. - September 16, 2009 - Builders Site Protection
Pinellas County Florida Jail’s Installation of Acoustiblok All Weather Sound Panels Vastly Improves Sound Quality in Courtroom Videoconferencing
Largo, Florida – Videoconferencing between Pinellas County jail inmates and the adjacent Pinellas County Court saves money by doing away with prisoner transportation and the extraneous costs and inconveniences that go with escorting prisoners to court for arraignment and other initial appearances. System feedback was a big problem for judges who couldn't hear the proceedings until Acoustiblok all weather sound panels were installed. - September 04, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Certified Green Dealer Year Two Status Achieved
Boston Cedar is pleased to announce that it has completed the second year of continuing education with the Certified Green Dealer™ Program. Its staff has participated in a second year of voluntary educational training and testing on good green building techniques and green product choices in lumber and building materials. - September 04, 2009 - Boston Cedar
Marflex Building Solutions Sponsors Green Design Charrette at Hanley Wood’s Reinvention 2009 for Residential Architects
More than 250 of America’s top residential architects will be introduced to the newest Green building products from Marflex Building Solutions when they convene in Seattle on September 14 for Residential Architects' Reinvention 2009. - August 20, 2009 - Marflex Building Solutions
Builders Site Protection and OES Equipment Announce Strategic Alliance
Builders Site Protection, a leading provider of temporary surface protection and OES Equipment, a renowned construction equipment sales and rental company, today announced a strategic alliance to expand the offerings of both companies with products and equipment to support builders from the start... - August 19, 2009 - Builders Site Protection
The Future’s Bright for Goldholme Stone's Sustainable British Limestone
After several revised planning applications over a period of two years, British limestone quarry operator Goldholme Stone has secured additional reserves that are expected to last up to 30 years for its environmentally sensitive natural stone. - August 05, 2009 - Goldholme Stone
Environmentally Sensitive English Limestone from Goldholme Stone, Used for Luxury Apartments in London
A detailed study has shown the English limestone supplied by Goldholme Stone for Montrose House, in Montrose Place, Belgravia, has less than half the environmental impact of clay brick. The development of luxury apartments, which was designed by award-winning architect Hamiltons Architects for London developer CIT, is good news for clients looking for sustainable building materials that will add lasting character to their project. - August 05, 2009 - Goldholme Stone
Builders Site Protection Releases New Catalog of Award Winning Surface Protection Products
Builders Site Protection has just released their 2009-2010 catalog of award winning surface protection products. - July 31, 2009 - Builders Site Protection
FSC Certified Western Red Cedar Bevel in a Box Clapboard is Now Available at Boston Cedar
: Bevel in a Box WRC clapboard a long time offering at Boston Cedar is a now available in a FSC certified option. Factory primed Bevel in a Box saves a time consuming and costly coating step on the jobsite and minimizes possible water infiltration. It's no longer necessary to wait for a break in... - July 29, 2009 - Boston Cedar
Redesigned Wall Systems from Stonhard Go Far Beyond the Traditional "Painted Wall" Look
Two new wall systems from Stonhard re-define the standards for high-performance wall coatings. - July 24, 2009 - Stonhard, Inc.
Salvaged Materials Find a Home in America’s Greenest Building Project
This week marks the grand opening for America’s greenest project and one of the world’s best showcases for reclaimed building materials. The Omega Center for Sustainable Living (OCSL) in Rhinebeck, New York open its doors Wednesday, July 16. PlanetReuse, a global broker of reclaimed... - July 17, 2009 - PlanetReuse
Stonhard Joins in the Effort to Green a Storm-Ravaged Town
Stonhard is the latest company to become a part of the “greening” of a Midwest town destroyed by a tornado. - July 11, 2009 - Stonhard, Inc.
Ibstock Extends ELEMENTIX® Rainscreen Cladding System
Ibstock extends its Elementix® rainscreen cladding system to give specifiers and architects complete flexibility for building design, with an unrivalled choice of façade sizes, colours and finishes. - July 09, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Ibstock Welcomes Budget Boost for Housing Market
Ibstock welcomes Budget announcement designed to stimulate the housebuilding industry including £500m investment to restart frozen building projects. - July 09, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Boston Cedar Adds Exceptional Quality Western Red Cedar, FSC Certified Cowichan Gold to Its Line-up of Third Party Certified Products
Specify FSC chain of custody certified Cowichan Gold for your most discerning projects. Western Red Cedar is utilized throughout the world in a multitude of highly valued specialty products. Terminal Forest Products has successfully developed one of the most comprehensive product lines in the industry including Cowichan Gold boards, dimensional or verticals available in FSC certified or non-FSC options. - June 25, 2009 - Boston Cedar
Marnic Flame Retardant Protection Boards Meet LPCB Requirements
Marnic MP flame retardant, multi-functional, fluted protection boards used for protecting surfaces - approved to LPCB standards. - June 20, 2009 - Marnic Plc
Chandler Concrete Employees Receives National Sustainability Certification
Chandler Concrete's; Bob Cartner; Technical Sales, Brad Stowe; Technical Sales, Carl Wilburn; Key Accounts Manager, Casey Roberts; Technical Sales and Steve Bernard; Technical Sales all received the certification of Concrete Sustainability Specialist from the National Concrete Ready Mix Association (NRMCA). - June 19, 2009 - Chandler Concrete
Knight-Celotex in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division approved a motion by Bank of America to place Knight-Celotex, LLC in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and to appoint a trustee. The Court appointed Mr. Barry A. Chatz, Attorney at Law with the firm of Arnstein &... - June 14, 2009 - Knight-Celotex
Wolf Taps Former Company President to Lead Pack Again
Tom Wolf, who served as president of The Wolf Organization from 1985 to 2006, is once again heading up operations at the York, Pa.-based building materials company, returning in Spring 2009 in the role of CEO. Wolf, who left the 166-year-old family-owned business to serve as Pennsylvania’s... - June 13, 2009 - Wolf Distributing Company
Western Log Home Supply - New Product Announcements
WesternLogHomeSupply.com is happy to announce the addition of over 100 new products with the addition of 500 more for log home buyers, owners and lovers of the log home lifestyle. Their company has recently added a wide selection of elegant hand crafted copper log post caps that add beauty to your... - June 10, 2009 - Western Log Home Supply
Roofing Materials Manufacturer, Trimline Building Products Announces Trimline Tri-Vent Rolled Vent
Roofing materials leader, Trimline Building Products provides a solution for exhaust and intake challenges with their new roofing product, Trimline Tri-Vent Rolled Vent. - June 09, 2009 - Trimline Building Products
Historic Flooring Garners Two Prizes in the 2009 Green Log Awards
Historic Flooring, a local company specializing in reclaimed and antique woods, as well as old growth wood products, was the recipient of both the Judge’s Award for Flooring and the People’s Choice Award for Flooring. Steve McKinney, owner of Historic Flooring, is ecstatic. “This... - June 05, 2009 - Historic Flooring
Onsia Concealed Speakers Now Available on Amazon.com
ACP’s Onsia concealed speakers are now available for purchase on amazon.com. Previously available only through ACP’s website and selected Lowes stores, the offering through Amazon now allows consumers wide access to this cutting-edge audio speaker technology. Onsia is a revolutionary... - June 05, 2009 - ACP-Acoustic Ceiling Products
Boston Cedar Announces the Addition of AZEK® Deck Terra Collection
AZEK Building Products, manufacturer of the leading brand of PVC stain-resistant decking, announces the AZEK Deck Terra Collection in two rich, earthy colors of Kona and Fawn. Kona is a rich chocolate brown shade and Fawn is a deep tan with amber hues. Both new AZEK Deck colors are available in 5-1⁄2" wide boards in 12, 16 and 20 foot lengths. - May 24, 2009 - Boston Cedar
FSC Certified TiO2 Titanium White Trim boards Added to Boston Cedar Green Product Offering
In an effort to consistently introduce third party certified products, Boston Cedar and Millwork is pleased to announce that it's TiO2 Titanium White trim board has achieved FSC Chain of Custody Certification. - May 24, 2009 - Boston Cedar
Surface Protection Dot Com Reveals a New Carpet Protection Film for Construction Contractors
A new carpet protection film is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from dirt and spills, this product will protect carpets during all phases of construction. - May 23, 2009 - Surface Protection International
Lincoln Distributors Carries the Latest Dichroic Glass
Lincoln Distributors, art glass wholesaler, carries the latest dichroic glass products from CBS, DichroMagic and World Glass. Their expanded selection of scrap glass packs makes dichroic glass extremely affordable for glass and jewelry artisans facing tough economical times. - May 21, 2009 - Lincoln Distributors