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JCB Pledges $100,000 Worth of Support for Chilean Quake Victims
JCB Chairman Sir Anthony Bamford has pledged assistance worth $100,000 to help in the rebuilding efforts in the wake of the Chilean earthquake disaster. He is donating a 3C backhoe loader complete with attachments and spare parts to help with reconstruction efforts in the country’s second... - March 07, 2010 - JCB Americas
Royal Oaks Building Group Announces Parker Pointe Residential Community
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has completed homes in the new Fuquay-Varina neighborhood of Parker Pointe. The community features move-in ready homes effective March 2010. Parker Pointe is a 156-lot community... - March 07, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
AA Service and Repair Launches Special Offers
AA Service and Repair offers an assortment of services and these include heating, cooling, plumbing, and appliances’ solutions. - March 07, 2010 - AA Service and Repair
Homeowners Can Save Up to 36% on Energy Use with New Water Heater Technologies
New technologies in residential water heating from Bradford White give homeowners more energy efficient performance including up to 36% savings on energy use, an increase in usable hot water by as much as 50% or more, and comprehensive leak protection. - March 06, 2010 - Bradford White Water Heating
NaturCert Signs 3 New Countries in Americas & Asia
NaturCert announces the signature of the new Representation offices for Argentina, Indonesia and Malaysia, joining the existing offices now covering 10 countries internationally, with local presence and localized marketing. NaturCert Argentina In Argentina NaturCert appointed as Representative... - March 05, 2010 - NaturCert E.E.
Capital Safety Australia Introduces The Repel™ Technology Fall Protection Range
Uniquely designed harnesses, lanyards and pole straps that repel liquid, enhance durability and are naturally self cleaning. - March 05, 2010 - Capital Safety Australia
JCB Launches New 515-40 Compact Telescopic Handler
Newest and most compact telehandler offers maneuverability, lifting height and power for smaller worksites - March 05, 2010 - JCB Americas
Complete Green Glue System Blocks Noise
Combines Four Noiseproofing Technologies Into One Total Solution for Home and Commercial Renovations - March 05, 2010 - The Green Glue Company
Tensar International Honored for Introduction of TriAx™ Geogrid
Tensar International Corporation, which pioneered polymeric grid for civil engineering applications, has been honored for its introduction of the next generation of geogrid technology. The company recently received Better Roads® Magazine’s “2009 Best New Products Top Rollouts”... - March 05, 2010 - Tensar International Corporation
BDB Go Live with Workspace mini
Business wide solution for managing enquiries and projects implemented in under 2 months - March 05, 2010 - Union Square Software
Handyman Matters of Gulf Coast Wins Multiple Awards at 2010 National Franchise Convention
Handyman Matters of Gulf Coast was recently awarded multiple awards at the national franchise convention held in Jacksonville, Florida. The awards include President’s Award of Excellence, K.P.I (key performance indicators) award and 4th place in Total Sales. In addition, Vicky Pratt was... - March 05, 2010 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
Handyman Matters Awards Oleg Malamura with Craftsman of the Year for 2009
Handyman Matters awarded Oleg Malamura with Craftsman of the Year for 2009 at national franchise convention held in Jacksonville, FL. The Craftsman of the Year is chosen as the nation’s best based upon their skills in the trade and customer service. The nomination process consists of a letter... - March 05, 2010 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
Handyman Matters Chicago Wins Multiple Awards at 2010 National Franchise Convention and Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award
Handyman Matters Chicago was recently awarded multiple awards at the national franchise convention held in Jacksonville, Florida. The awards include Market Penetration Award, K.P.I (key performance indicators) award and Award of Excellence for Top Sales. The combination of these awards proves that... - March 05, 2010 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
Handyman Matters in Clermont Participates in Charitable Initiative for the Community of Faith United Methodist Church
Handyman Matters in Clermont is participating in a local charitable initiative by donating time along with others to construct a Cross and memorial garden in honor of Dave Grudowski, active member of the church that past away last November. Handyman Matters owner David Welsh will be donating time... - March 05, 2010 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
Handyman Matters of Chicagoland West Suburbs Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award
Handyman Matters of Chicagoland West Suburbs has been awarded the prestigious 2009 Angie’s List Super Service Award. This is the third time winning this award for Handyman Matters franchise owner, Diane Sheppard. The Super Service Award, now celebrating its 11th year, is reserved for... - March 05, 2010 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
Clubhouse at K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Harbor Bay is Ready for Grand Opening
The 16,000-square-foot clubhouse at K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Harbor Bay is ready for the big grand-opening celebration this weekend. The clubhouse features a pool, ballroom, fitness center and many areas for clubs and activities. - March 05, 2010 - K Hovnanian Homes
Howard Bright of Ion Exchange to Speak at Muscatine County Master Gardeners "Art of Gardening" on This Year’s Hot Topics
Muscatine County Master Gardeners are holding their annual Art of Gardening seminar. Howard will be speaking on Rain Gardens Bird & Butterfly Attractor Stations and Urban Gardening. - March 04, 2010 - Ion Exchange Inc.
Home-Tech Names Kimberly Riching Outside Service Agreement Sales Representative
Southwest Florida air-conditioning and appliance service and sales leader Home-Tech hired Kimberly Riching as the company’s first outside service agreement sales representative. In this role, she will be responsible for building relationships and promoting service agreement sales to... - March 04, 2010 - Home-Tech
New Machinery Directive Lifts Safety Levels
In January, the new Machinery Directive was launched by the government. It contains a set of strict health and safety regulations that manufacturers must conform to to sell their products in Europe. movemanSKG's Prestige is compliant. - March 04, 2010 - movemanSKG
Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore Choose Dorot Hydraulic Valves
Dorot Hydraulic Control Valves have been selected to be used at Marina Bay Sands Casino Hotel in Singapore. Dorot will supply fire protection hydrants and valves based on more than 60 years of experience in control valves for agriculture, mining industry, fire protection and construction. Located... - March 04, 2010 - Dorot Control Valves
Farewell Mills Gatsch Begins Construction on Restoration of Modern Architect Louis Kahn's Historic Bath House
Architecture firm Farewell Mills Gatsch Architects is restoring the Trenton Bath House and Day Camp, a seminal mid-century modern landmark and one of Modernist architect Louis Kahn's earliest masterpieces. - March 03, 2010 - Farewell Mills Gatsch, LLC
EMLab P&K Expands Real-Time PCR Tests for Pathogen Detection
EMLab P&K can detect pathogens in food and environmental samples using real-time PCR testing technology. The new PCR testing services are affordable and will help clients with time-sensitive projects. These PCR services further expand EMLab P&K's analytical services. - March 03, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
BioBased Insulation® Teams Up with FreeGreen to Offer Free, Energy-Efficient House Plans
BioBased Insulation® has made energy-efficient home designs available for free at FreeGreen.com, one of the largest residential house plan sites on the internet. By sponsoring three designs, the Health Family Craftsman Home, the Modern Ranch Home and the Contemporary Colonial Home, the plans... - March 03, 2010 - BioBased Insulation
Sterling Custom Homes Recognized in Austin Business Journal's Book of Lists
Sterling Custom Homes is proud to announce that based on sales in 2008 and 2009, the company earned a top five ranking in the Austin Business Journal 2010 Book of Lists. Sterling Custom Homes is ranked number five on the list of Austin’s custom home builders based on the publication's survey... - March 03, 2010 - Sterling Custom Homes
Sepideh Asefnia Appointed to North Carolina Department of Commerce Economic Development Board
Sepideh Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering & Construction (www.sepiengineering.com), has been appointed by Gov. Bev Perdue to the 2010 North Carolina Department of Commerce Economic Development Board. The North Carolina Economic Development Board oversees state economic development research... - March 03, 2010 - SEPI Engineering Group
Radarsign™ Names Centerline Supply as Southwest Distributor
Texas-Based Highway Supply Company to Carry The World’s Only Line of Armored Driver Feedback Signs. - March 03, 2010 - Radarsign
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® Cites Five Most Important Tax Law Changes for 2010
Each year, taxpayers leave money on the table by failing to claim deductions and credits available to them when filing their annual tax returns. The Silver Spring, MD Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® office highlight the five most important tax law changes for 2010. “Many taxpayers are not... - March 02, 2010 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners
NH Green Builder Steven Reddy of Zetland Homes LLC Featured Speaker at 43rd Annual NH State Home Show
New Hampshire (NH) green custom home builder, Steven Reddy of Zetland Homes LLC, is a featured speaker discussing cost effective green building and energy efficient homes at the 43rd Annual NH State Home Show March 7. - March 02, 2010 - Zetland Homes LLC
Boston Cedar Celebrates a Quarter Century in Business
Even though Boston Cedar’s commitment to customer service has remained constant over the past quarter century, its product lines have changed with the times. - March 01, 2010 - Boston Cedar
Bowen Family Homes’ Web Site Honored with Silver Award at Annual Awards Gala
Bowen Family Homes was honored to win a Silver Award for Best Web site for a Builder at The NationalsSM award ceremony held during the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) annual International Builders’ Show (IBS). The NationalsSM is the nation’s largest competition for... - February 28, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes
Charles Dargan Appointed as CFO of Bluestone America
The appointment of Charles Dargan as CFO of Blusetone America was announced today. Mr. Dargan will head up management of all financial structures including accounting, finance, investment planning, mergers and acquisitions and structured debt instrument planning. Mr. Dargan brings a wealth of banking experience, most notably as banking director of Seidler Companies Inc. - February 27, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
William Soady Appointed as President of Bluestone America
William Soady has been appointed President of Bluestone America to provide additional project funding for asset based projects using high securitization methods. Mr. Soady brings over 30 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies as well as other areas of finance and asset management including commercial real estate, insurance & annuities, banking & lending, management and marketing. - February 27, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
BSC Group Forms Alliance with 1st Service Solutions to Support Self Storage Property Owners and Investors
The BSC Group, a commercial real estate financing advisory firm that specializes in the self-storage industry, announced it formed a marketing alliance with 1st Service Solutions, Inc. to exclusively promote their loan restructuring services to storage owners and investors nationwide. Based in... - February 27, 2010 - The BSC Group, LLC
McGuinn Homes is Awarded the James Georgaklis Builder of The Year Award
On Saturday, February 22nd, Wade McGuinn was presented the Builder of the Year award on behalf of McGuinn Homes during the annual Regal Awards in Columbia, SC. McGuinn Homes was honored to have received this prestigious award amongst well crafted and designed competition. The Lexington... - February 27, 2010 - Mcguinn Homes
Radon Tee Spreads 'Reduce Radon' Message in Manchester
Radon specialists, ProTen Services, have continued the Radon Tee World Trek 2010 with a seminar on the subject given to health and safety professionals in Manchester. - February 27, 2010 - ProTen Services
Platform Lift for Local Hero
Leicestershire resident Matt Hampson, formerly an England U21 rugby player, lost the use of his limbs in a horrific training accident in 2005, confining him to a wheelchair. movemanSKG recently installed a platform lift in Matt's home, which enable him to access the building's upper floor. - February 27, 2010 - movemanSKG
BJAC Named to Triangle Business Journal’s Largest Triangle Architect Firms List
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm ranked among the top architect firms on the Triangle Business Journal’s Largest Architect Firms in the Triangle list. - February 27, 2010 - BJAC
Bluestone America Will Provide Longevity Asset Backed Global Bond Offering
Bluestone America launches its Longevity Asset backed global bond offering. It is an innovative approach to funding and securitizing asset based projects in a variety of new ways in both, foreign and domestic markets. The Longevity based Asset is the debt servicing component used; it is uninvolved in any speculative or derivative factors and is a 144A SEC registered corporate debt offering. - February 25, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
Bluestone America Announces the Offering of Its Preferred Wealth PPM
Bluestone America announces its Preferred Wealth PPM which offers instruments to ensure high ratio securitization of debt. The initial strategy of the new PPM is to buy and hold through maturity of US based portfolios called Longevity Assets. The PPM will be offered through two different debt instruments. - February 25, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
Bluestone America Opens Preferred Wealth Center
It is a great pleasure to announce the opening of the Bluestone Preferred Wealth Center, specializing in asset management, securitization, alternative funding, new asset class. The center also specializes in risk management, portfolio review, as well funding strategies for commercial real estate projects in both, long and short term. - February 25, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
Paragon Innovations Presents First Place Award at Texas A&M MBA Tech Transfer Challenge
Paragon Innovations continues its first place sponsorship Challenge by presenting $3,000 to the winning team of the MBA Tech Transfer of Texas A&M Mays Business School’s Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship. - February 25, 2010 - Paragon Innovations, Inc.
Latin Power Group, Inc. (DBA LPG Electrical) Announces Its World Class Advisory Board
World Class Advisory Board has been invited to participate in LPG Electrical to help achieve the goals of the company - February 25, 2010 - Latin Power Group, Inc. (LPG Electrical)
What is "El Nino" and What Does It Have to do with the Foundation of Your House?
Julian Construction Warns Homeowners That This Year’s El Nino May Affect Home Foundations - February 25, 2010 - Julian Construction
Underwater Ship Repair Experts Repair 40 Ton Azimuth Thruster In-Situ in Port Gentil, Gabon
Underwater ship repair (http://www.hydrex.be) specialists, Hydrex, repaired a 40 ton azimuth thruster on an offshore crane barge in Port Gentil, Gabon while the vessel stayed at anchorage. - February 25, 2010 - Hydrex LLC
The Maggeti Family Finds "Perfection" at the Irvine Village of Woodbury
Guglielmo-Maggeti knew immediately that she’d found the right fit when she toured the award-winning community of Woodbury within the acclaimed Villages of Irvine®. - February 25, 2010 - Irvine Company Community Development
EMLab P&K's San Diego Asbestos Laboratory Receives NVLAP Accreditation for Asbestos Analysis
EMLab P&K's asbestos lab in San Diego, California is NVLAP accredited for PLM bulk asbestos analysis (NVLAP Lab Code: 500034-0). - February 25, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Portland-Based Company Tapped to Distribute World's Only Armored Driver Feedback Signs
Radarsign™ Territory Expansion Provides Traffic-Calming Solutions to the Pacific Northwest through Traffic Safety Supply Company - February 25, 2010 - Radarsign
Bowen Family Homes Adds New Home Design at Deerfield Green
Bowen Family Homes’ popular Brownstone style town home community, Deerfield Green in Milton, recently added The Chadwick floor plan, a three bedroom, two and a half bath, two story home that includes a loft that can be converted into a fourth bedroom. Homes start at $199,900. The new and... - February 25, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Its Fourth Training Conference for Defective Drywall
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) is presenting the inspection and remediation protocols developed specifically for defective "corrosive" drywall. The training seminar is taking place at the Embassy Suites Hotel located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. - February 24, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Lennar’s Phoenix Lone Mountain Grand Opening Draws 1,500 Over Two Days
Optimism returns to the Phoenix real estate market - February 24, 2010 - Lennar, Arizona