USG Corporation to Participate in the CL King & Associates Best Ideas Conference 2008 in New York

James S. Metcalf, President and COO of USG Corporation, a leading building products company, will speak on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at the CL King & Associates Best Ideas Conference 2008 at the Omni Berkshire Place Hotel in New York. The presentation is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. A live Webcast of the presentation may be accessed from the investor information page of the USG Corporation Website at http://investor.usg.com.... 

Sure Fit Simply Suede Slipcover, Chair, Dark Brown

With a Sure Fit slipcover, you can create a new look in minutes! This easy-on cover is crafted in a luxurious, but easy-care faux suede. SmartBargains Style #3048353886

The Zig Zag Table by Altura Furniture

The Zig Zag Table is a contemporary wooden table collection of the manufacture Altura Furniture. As the manufacture that created modern and high quality craftsmanship furniture just like dining tables, occasional tables, seating, beds, and casegoods, Altura designed the unique and unusual table furniture that has not only a great modern design but made of high quality material which is available in Ash, Cherry, Mahogany , Maple,Oak, and walnut. The... 

Chatham Furniture SB9074 (Rub Paint Black) Antique Reproductions Large Northshore Cupboard Base Fini

Chatham Furniture SB9074 (Rub Paint Black) Made from beautiful Tiger Maple, the Large Northshore Cupboard Base is an incredible mixture of charming style and sophistication. Handcrafted in Massachusetts, this cupboard will give your room the look and feel of a traditional New England home. The attention to detail in the production of this piece is sure sure

Solyndra, Inc. Signs Framework Agreement With Germany’s alwitra GmbH & Co.

Solyndra, Inc., a manufacturer of innovative cylindrical photovoltaic (PV) systems for commercial rooftops, announced it has signed a new long term framework agreement with alwitra GmbH & Co., a leading supplier of well-engineered roofing systems, based in Trier, Germany. The solar panels for this agreement will be manufactured at Solyndra’s facilities in Fremont and Milpitas, CA. “We are excited to announce this agreement with alwitra,... 

New line of rubber dock bumpers

SB Industries introduced a new line of high-quality rubber dock bumpers, with a majority of models in stock and available for same-day shipping. SB Industries’ new lines of dock bumpers are made of high tensile, abrasion-resistant natural and reclaimed rubber compounds. They feature hardnesses of 60 to 90 duro and are designed to withstand temperatures from -60°F to 180°F. SB Industries’ new dock bumpers are perfect for a wide variety... 

Apartment House Zvezda by Sadar Vuga Arhitekti

The House Zvezda is the first apartment building in Nova Gorica with its own garden, underground parking, attractive façade with French windows and balconies, and penthouses with terraces in the attic. Its architecture and design assure identification on three levels to its residents: my house – Zvezda House, my garden – the common house garden, and my apartment. The garden of the building is designed between the crooked shapes of the building,... 

State and Local Architect Groups Support California Fire Survivors With Important Rebuilding Resources and Warn Against Fraud and Re-Entering Homes Prematurely

The American Institute of Architects, California Council (AIACC) and local chapters, AIA Santa Barbara, AIA Los Angeles, AIA Inland, and AIA Orange County are again actively working with city and county building officials to simplify and facilitate the process of rebuilding the communities devastated by the wildfires. John Grounds, AIA, president of The AIACC, states, “As we’ve learned from post-fire recovery in the past, this is not the time... 

WHOPPER™ Bar Restaurant Opens in Miami’s South Beach

Burger King Corp. announced the opening of the WHOPPER™ Bar in the heart of Miami’s South Beach, marking the next stage of the WHOPPER™ Bar’s premium, customizable restaurant experience. The new location will open its doors next month and boasts innovative versions of America’s Favorite Burger*, the WHOPPER® sandwich, with ice-cold beer on the menu. WHOPPER™ Bar South Beach will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week and provide a... 

Fluor Acquires Engineering Companies in Belgium and Spain

Fluor Corporation announced that it recently acquired two private engineering companies in Europe. The acquisitions include UNEC Engineering N.V. of Antwerp, Belgium, and Europea de Ingenieria y Asesoramiento (E.I.A.) of Tarragona, Spain. Both companies will become part of the European operations of Fluor’s Global Services business group. Financial details for these transactions were not disclosed. The E.I.A. and UNEC purchases are part of Fluor’s...