PGA TOUR Star, Course Designer Brad Faxon to Advocate Benefits of Axion Golf’s ‘Green’ Building Materials for Bridges, Walkways

Wednesday, November 19th 2008

Axion Golf — a division of Axion International Holdings Inc. and provider of the company’s 100-percent “green” materials for building golf-course bridges and walkways — today announces PGA TOUR star and accomplished course designer Brad Faxon will promote its products as company advisor. A 25-year TOUR veteran with eight victories and two Ryder Cup appearances, Faxon will help market Axion’s environmentally sound,... 

Owens Corning Increases Recycled Content in PINK Fiberglas(TM) Insulation to 40 Percent

Wednesday, November 19th 2008

At the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Boston, Mass., Owens Corning announced it has increased the certified recycled content in its flagship PINK Fiberglas(TM) insulation to a minimum of 40 percent. At this level of recycled content, the amount of waste glass diverted from landfills could form a two-lane glass highway that extends 1.3 times around the world(1). The certification, supplied by leading, independent third-party certifier... 

Popular Science Names Hurricane-Resistant Curtain Containing Honeywell Spectra(R) Fiber ‘Best of What’s New’

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Honeywell announced today that Popular Science magazine has awarded a 2008 Best of What’s New Grand Award to hurricane-resistant curtains containing Honeywell’s high-strength Spectra® fiber. The curtains were named the top innovation in home technology. Honeywell’s Spectra fiber, commonly used in bullet-resistant body armor, enables the Storm-A-Rest(TM) curtains to protect windows and doors during hurricanes. Because it uses Spectra... 

Learn about the World Building Materials Market Brief

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Building materials industry is available in its catalogue. World Building Materials Market Brief The global outlook series on Building Materials provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers an aerial view of the global construction landscape, identifies major market segments, and offers a bird’s... 

Introducing X-FLEX(TM) Blast Protection System from Berry Plastics

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Berry Plastics Corporation, the industry’s leading manufacturer of flexible films and tapes, has introduced X-FLEX(TM) Blast Protection System, an innovative, peel-and-stick solution that is designed specifically to absorb energy and mitigate debris hazards during a significant blast event. Developed through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) between the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) of the US Army Corp... 

Fiber Composites Announces Strategic Partnership with Huttig Building Products for Western Distribution

Monday, November 17th 2008

Fiber Composites LLC, a leading manufacturer of composite decking, railing and fencing solutions, announces the strategic partnership with Huttig Building Products to expand the Fiberon brand decking and railing presence in the states of Washington, Oregon, California, New Mexico and Texas. “Our partnership with Huttig will increase the reach of Fiberon products in critical markets,” explained Doug Mancosh, President of Fiber Composites.... 

Conrad Natural-Fiber Window Coverings

Sunday, November 2nd 2008

Providing handwoven window coverings made from natural fibers since 1956, Conrad offers over 100 designs for contemporary and traditional interiors. Rapidly renewable, sustainably grown and harvested materials such as flax, hemp, bamboo-shoot skin, and arrowroot fibers filter sunlight while preserving outside views. Cotton, muslin, or polyester liners can be incorporated for additional heat and light control. Roman-fold shades, drapery and cornices,... 

Legare 24-Inch-by-53-Inch Media Stand, Espresso

Wednesday, October 15th 2008

A fresh take on modular furniture, Legaré offers stylish curvilinear designs crafted of eco-friendly materials that assemble and rearrange with unparalleled ease. In just three minutes or less with no tools, screws, or bolts needed, individual components lock snugly together to become sturdy, stable office and home pieces that will provide many years of high-quality service. Legaré’s Select line is made of engineered composite wood with solid-wood... 

Legaré Letter-Size File Cart

Wednesday, October 15th 2008

A fresh take on modular furniture, Legaré offers stylish curvilinear designs crafted of eco-friendly materials that assemble and rearrange with unparalleled ease. In just three minutes or less with no tools, screws, or bolts needed, individual components lock snugly together to become sturdy, stable office and home pieces that will provide many years of high-quality service. Legaré’s Select line is made of engineered composite wood with solid-wood... 

Kim Lighting Launches “Cool” Lightvault(R) CFL

Tuesday, August 26th 2008

Kim Lighting, a leading manufacturer of outdoor architectural lighting, announced today the company is offering a new low heat lens solution for the Lightvault family of premium in-grade uplights. Utilizing low heat compact fluorescent technology, the temperature of the Lightvault lens can be reduced to as low as 50°C, making it suitable for walk-over locations and high traffic pedestrian areas. Comparable metal halide versions can have temperatures...