
An attractive accessible tub that enhances any bathroom and drains 70 gallons in 30 seconds, a minimalist tub full of practical features for a spa-like experience, and a light weight, easy-and-quick assembly sectional shower for late installation or remodeling – these are among the breakthrough products that Aquatic will showcase at the 2010 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), April 16-18, at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Builders, remodelers,...

Caterpillar Inc. announces the addition of the AP500E Asphalt Paver to the Paving Products machine family. Excellent mobility, superb visibility, powerful C4.4 engine, quick setup, and a comfortable operating environment are just some of the features that you can expect from the AP500E wheel-type asphalt paver. The compact, lighter weight design allows contractors to haul the paver along with other necessary job site equipment, maximizing machine...

Each year, the Modular Building Institute recognizes the leaders in the industry by presenting their Awards of Distinction to recognize the best modular projects in the world. The projects are scored in four categories by an official panel of judges. Those categories include: architectural excellence, technical innovation, cost-effectiveness / energy efficiency, and calendar days to complete. This year’s conference was held in Orlando. As is customary...

Smarter Security Systems, provider of intelligent entrance control and outdoor security solutions, announced today that a recent study by IMS Research revealed that Fastlane® is now the leading brand of barrier optical turnstiles (known as “speedgates”) in the western hemisphere. The biennial report by IMS Research, entitled “The Americas Market for Entrance Control Equipment,” shows Fastlane more than doubling its market share in...

Like many cities in China, Hangzhou is undergoing rapid urban change. While the city center had historically developed around the West Lake area, opportunities for industry and commerce have shifted the city’s expansion towards the Qian Tang riverfront. New construction has tripled the city’s size in the past 10 years leaving behind a modern architectural fabric that is powerful in scale, yet still in need of public place making. NBBJ, in collaboration...

With the increased interest in buying local and the concern about the safety of the food supply, more consumers are looking to eat fresher and healthier food while saving money. Cool Springs Press has published two new books that cater to gardeners at any skill level to bring the bounty of their home gardens to the dinner table. All New Square Foot Gardening Cookbook and Grocery Gardening are reaching shelves now. All New Square Foot Gardening Cookbook,...

Little Giant Ladder Systems®, makers of the original articulating ladder, announced eight innovative new product lines that will reshape the ladder industry. An integral part of the company’s strategy for success, Little Giant Ladder Systems is capitalizing on a game-changing opportunity—the reinvention of the traditional stepladder, which has been around for centuries. The release of these innovations marks a pivotal milestone in the company’s...

International Battery, a U.S. manufacturer and developer of large-format lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, today announced they have recently teamed with HNU Energy to participate in a solar power generation and energy storage project in Maui, Hawaii. The project, recently put into operation, will assess the effectiveness of storing solar energy using new, more-efficient battery technology. The renewable energy system is comprised of sixty 224-watt...

Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. celebrates the completion of its brand-new store here tomorrow. The 55,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art supermarket, located at 70431 Highway 21 north of New Orleans, features a 24-foot tall open entranceway highlighted by an outdoor farmer’s market featuring fresh produce from local growers. This is the Jacksonville, Fla.-based grocer’s first newly-constructed location since 2004. The Covington location also is the first...

The Irvine Company announced that the grand opening of “The 2010 New Home Collection” resulted in an astounding 70 home sales — the largest number of new home sales on The Irvine Ranch since 2006. More than 10,000 visitors toured the highly anticipated 2010 New Home Collection – a series of 25 consumer-inspired floorplans by many of California’s most-respected homebuilders – located throughout eight neighborhoods in the acclaimed...