
DuPont announced that Sorona® renewably sourced fiber is now available for the commercial carpet industry. Carpet made with DuPont™ Sorona® fiber offers customers uncompromised performance plus the added benefit of an environmentally sustainable offering. Sorona® polymer for commercial carpet is 37 percent renewably sourced by weight. Carpet made with Sorona® can contribute to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) credits in...

Chief Manufacturing, the industry leader in projector, monitor and flat panel TV mounting solutions, is excited to announce the release of a variety of new accessories for carts and stands! The new accessory configurations maximize flat panel display technology. Perfect for a wide range of applications, these products are packed with innovative features that put the content in focus and are ideal for rental and staging, digital signage, video conferencing,...

A megayacht slip has sold for a record $4 million at Key Largo’s prestigious Ocean Reef Club, announced Russell Post, President of Russell Post Sotheby’s International Realty who represented both parties during the transaction. The $4 million slip, located on the T-Dock, can accommodate yachts up to 165 feet in length. The previous record sale at Ocean Reef for a similar size dock was $2 million. “In spite of the economy, the demand for megayacht...

Design 4 Others, (D4O), a volunteer organization of HDR CUH2A professionals designs and oversees the renovation and modernization of medical diagnostic laboratories in Tanzania, Africa. These projects were selected for “Honorable Mention” in the first “Inspirations Awards” program held by Contract Magazine. The Inspirations Awards recognize socially responsible design and actions by the commercial architecture and design communities....

Dacor, market leader in luxury kitchen appliance design, manufacturing and distribution, today showcased the latest additions to the Dacor product assortment, which included the new Epicure Gas Range, Renaissance Gas Cooktop and Wall Ovens, the ENERGY STAR Freestanding Cabinet-Depth Refrigerators and Preference style appliances at the 2009 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (K/BIS) in Atlanta. Dacor also unveiled the new Distinctive™ Gas Rangetop,...

Hitachi Power Tools announced its new 10-Year Lithium Ion Tool warranty. Every Hitachi cordless power tool is designed to the highest standards and is rigorously tested for both performance and durability. Hitachi is proud to offer an exclusive 10-year Lithium Ion tool warranty to the original purchaser on HXP Lithium Ion cordless tools. This Industry Leading 10-year Lithium Ion tool warranty is retroactive and applies to Lithium Ion tools purchased...

John Deere expands its 7030 Premium Series Tractor lineup with the addition of the new 180-engine hp (152-PTO hp) 7530 Premium. The 7530 Premium comes equipped with a fuel-efficient 6.8L John Deere PowerTech™ Plus engine, a spacious ComfortGard™ Premium Cab, and has a rear hitch-lift capacity of 10, 600 pounds. In addition, the new model features a 29-gpm closed-center, pressure-and-flow compensated hydraulic system – and updated CommandCenter™...

The latest evolution of GE Energy’s wind turbine technology, the 2.5xl wind turbine, is playing a growing role in helping Europe meet its renewable energy demands. This machine has been selected for projects across Europe that will add nearly 1, 000 megawatts of wind-generated electricity in 2009, or enough to serve over 480, 000 typical European households. The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) has reported that more wind power was installed...

Franklin Electric, a global leader in the production and marketing of water and fuel pumping systems, takes bold steps into the competitive water gardening industry. The financially strong, US-based company is investing heavily to prove their commitment to growing the water gardening and outdoor living markets while providing energy efficient and environmentally safe products. In less than three years, Franklin Electric acquired two respected industry...

There is one thing that turns a serene, productive home office into a negative working environment: noise. Whether it is loud neighbors, rush hour traffic or the return of excited kids from school, noise hurts productivity and blocks creativity. But The Green Glue Company is here to help. The company’s primary product, its namesake, Green Glue noiseproofing compound, is an eco-friendly viscoelastic compound that is easily applied between layers...