Franklin Electric Taking Bold Steps into the Water Gardening Industry

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... 

EDR Data Indicates Commercial Real Estate Will Continue to Struggle

The commercial real estate industry is suffering continued declines in activity across the nation, according to Environmental Data Resources (EDR) trend data published today. EDR’s ScoreKeeper State of the Market Report reported a 17% decline in the number of environmental site assessments conducted across the U.S. in the third quarter of 2008 compared to the same period last year. Because Phase I environmental site assessments (ESAs) are a standard... 

a la mode Announces New IDX Product

a la mode, inc. (http://www.alamode.com), one of the real estate industry’s largest and most mission critical technology companies, announced today that it will release a new IDX product for real estate agents. IDX, or “Internet Data Exchange”, is a way for real estate brokers and their agents to display all of the local MLS’s listings on their own websites, with the hosting broker’s contact information shown instead... 

MonierLifetile Concrete Roof Tile Products Certified for Hail Impact Protection

The insurance industry’s recognition of the recent Architectural Testing certification of MonierLifetile products will have positive implications for homeowners and builders in U.S. hail regions providing further confidence in the product’s known durability and performance in all climate regions. In an average year, hail causes more than $1.6 billion worth of damage to residential roofs in the United States, making it, year in and year... 

Manhattan Construction Group Acquires Kraft Construction Company

Manhattan Construction Group and Kraft Construction Company Inc. announced today that Manhattan has acquired controlling interest in Kraft. With this acquisition, the combined annual revenue of Manhattan and its subsidiaries, including Naples, Fla.-based Kraft, grows to approximately $1.5 billion, forming one of the largest privately held general construction companies serving Florida. Manhattan Construction Group has a diverse portfolio of construction...