KYOCERA and Independence Power Announce Completion of 268 kW Solar Power System in Burbank, California

Monday, December 22nd 2008
KYOCERA and Independence Power Announce Completion of 268 kW Solar Power System in Burbank, California

As part of the construction of a new private aviation hangar at the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, Calif., Independence Power has completed a 268 kW solar power system which meets 100% of the requirements for the new hangar and attached office building. The structure was built by Shangri-La Construction, and is occupied by Avjet Corporation. The structure has been certified at a LEED Platinum level, and is the first aircraft hangar to be entirely powered... 

Steel Web Stopper® is ideal for protecting smoke detectors

Saturday, December 13th 2008
Steel Web Stopper® is ideal for protecting smoke detectors

STI’s heavy-duty 9-gauge steel wire guard with corrosion resistant polyester coating helps protect smoke detectors where abuse is severe. It is called Steel Web Stopper because it incorporates a patented web-like octagon shape that simulates a spider’s web for added strength. This easy to install Stopper (STI-9601), for flush mount applications, allows the LED indicator on the protected smoke detector to remain clearly visible. For added... 

Award-Winning Architect of Incheon International Airport, Curtis W. Fentress, Modernizing Los Angeles International Airport

Wednesday, December 3rd 2008

Curtis W. Fentress, founder of Fentress Architects, has earned international recognition for designing some of the world’s finest airport terminals. These include Incheon International Airport in South Korea (the first airport ever to earn “Best Airport in the World” for three consecutive years, 2005 – 2007, by the Airport Council International’s Quality Passenger Survey), and Denver International Airport in Colorado (named “Best Airport... 

The Allen Group to Develop a Build-to-Suit Container Yard at Dallas Logistics Hub

Wednesday, November 26th 2008

The Allen Group, developers of the Dallas Logistics Hub (DLH), a 6,000-acre multi-modal logistics park in Southern Dallas County, announced today an execution of a lease with Bridge Terminal Transport (BTT), one of the largest marine container haulers covering all major port locations and inland rail sites within the United States. BTT is a market leader in worldwide container services, agency, logistics and terminal activities. The company will relocate... 

Fluor Announces Plan to Relocate UK Operations Centre

Tuesday, November 25th 2008

Fluor Corporation announced today that it signed a contract to relocate its current UK headquarters and operations centre to SEGRO’s IQ Farnborough development in Hampshire. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The real estate contract with SEGRO is to build a new company headquarters with a state-of-the art, four-building complex comprising approximately 210,000 square feet. The new headquarters will consist of one building of... 

Prime Equine Property Now Available in Texas

Tuesday, November 25th 2008

If you love horses and have ever wanted to own a first-class facility for horse operations, you won’t want to miss the 180 acre Double Diamond Ranch Equestrian Center and Equine Breeding Center – a state of the art equine sales, breeding, boarding, and training facility fully outfitted to fulfill your every dream and currently being offered for sale through Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty. Located in the beautiful Texas Hill... 

AMB Property Corporation(R) Leases 590,000 SF in Toronto, Stabilizing 1.1 Million SF Development

Tuesday, November 25th 2008

AMB Property Corporation®, a leading global developer and owner of industrial real estate, announced it has leased more than 590,000 square feet (54,800 square meters) to a wholly-owned subsidiary of a Fortune 100 company, stabilizing its more than 1.1 million square foot (104,300 square meter) development in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) West submarket. “The fact that AMB has fully leased a 1.1 million square foot development six months ahead... 

Binswanger Brokers $4.8M Property Sale to Sumner County Board of Education in Gallatin, TN

Tuesday, November 25th 2008

On behalf of the seller, Fleetwood Homes of Tennessee, Inc., Binswanger is pleased to announce the multi-million dollar sale of a 184,845 sq. ft. building with acreage to Sumner County of Tennessee Board of Education. The property is located at 1500 Airport Road in Gallatin, Tennessee. The buyer, Sumner County of Tennessee Board of Education, plans to utilize the facility for their school bus maintenance operations. Fleetwood Homes of Tennessee’s... 

Jetronic Industries Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire New Bastion Development, Inc.

Monday, November 24th 2008

Jetronic Industries, Inc. announced that it has entered into a Definitive Share Exchange Agreement to acquire New Bastion Development, Inc. (“New Bastion”). Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, Jetronic shall acquire all of the outstanding capital stock of New Bastion in exchange for Jetronic’s common stock, par value $0.10 per share. The aggregate consideration for the Transaction will consist solely of Jetronic common stock.... 

Xtralis VESDA Aspirating Smoke Detection System Selected for New Heathrow Terminal 5

Monday, November 24th 2008

Xtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, announced that its VESDA Very Early Warning Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) system has been chosen by BAA to help ensure the safe transit of passengers through the baggage halls of the recently opened Heathrow Terminal 5. BAA’s Heathrow Terminal 5 is the largest single-span structure in the UK and is designed to accommodate 30 million passengers annually. T5 houses...