Fred Lynch Joins Masonite Board of Directors

Masonite International Inc. announced that Fred Lynch, President and Chief Executive Officer of Masonite, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Masonite International Inc. and its principle U.S. and Canadian operating companies. Mr. Lynch replaces Scott Nuttall, who has resigned from the Board. Lynch joined Masonite in July 2006 as President and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in May 2007. He began his career with Allied Signal (now... 

Popular Science Names Hurricane-Resistant Curtain Containing Honeywell Spectra(R) Fiber ‘Best of What’s New’

Honeywell announced today that Popular Science magazine has awarded a 2008 Best of What’s New Grand Award to hurricane-resistant curtains containing Honeywell’s high-strength Spectra® fiber. The curtains were named the top innovation in home technology. Honeywell’s Spectra fiber, commonly used in bullet-resistant body armor, enables the Storm-A-Rest(TM) curtains to protect windows and doors during hurricanes. Because it uses Spectra... 

Patagonia Opens First Texas Store in Historic Building in Austin

Outdoor clothing manufacturer Patagonia has set up shop in downtown Austin with the opening of its 25th retail store and its first location in Texas. The new 7,000-square-foot Patagonia store at 316 North Congress is located in a historic building that began life as the W.B. Smith dry goods store in 1884, four years before the state capitol down the street was completed. The store carries Patagonia-branded outdoor sports and lifestyle products tailored... 

7pc Outdoor Bellagio Patio Dining Set with Cushions

About Olefin: Olefin is produced in much the same way as polyester and nylon. The chemicals used to make olefin are melted and fed through a spinneret head (similar to a large showerhead) where it then forms a long fiber. The fiber then solidifies by some cooling process. Variations and additives used during the manufacturing process of of

KBR Awarded Contracts by Refineria de Cartagena (Reficar) S.A. to Upgrade Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit

KBR announced that it has been awarded two contracts by Refineria de Cartagena S.A. to provide technology licensing and related services to upgrade its Cartagena refinery’s fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) unit. Reficar is a joint venture between Ecopetrol S. A., the national oil company of Colombia, and Glencore International AG. KBR will provide proprietary licensed technology as well as detailed design engineering and procurement services for the... 

Creators of World’s Largest Pool Arrive in U.S. with their Crystal Lagoons Technology

The innovative Crystal Lagoons technology, created by Chilean businessman Fernando Fischmann, will be presented October 28 in Miami, Florida, at the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Fall Meeting during the Recreation Council, in an exposition given by the entrepreneur himself at 2:00 pm at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This avant-garde technique will revolutionize residential real estate tourism since it is an ecological, economical and versatile solution... 

Pinzon by Crypton Calveras Sofa

Recognizing we are all part of a local and global community, Pinzon is proud to offer customers an environmentally responsible furniture choice without compromising beauty, comfort, or performance. Upholstered in Crypton Green fabric, the Calveras Sofa offers unparalleled utility in a versatile design that has low impact on our environment. Crypton Green is the first and only performance fabric to go green and earn third-party certification from both... 

Rex Plus® – The Electronic Watchdog That Never Sleeps

STI announces an effective way to help protect homes and businesses from burglars, thieves and intruders. Rex Plus (ED-50), the electronic watchdog, can “see” through thick doors, walls and glass with his electronic radar eyes and produces a barking alarm when a person approaches a protected area. Rex is versatile and provides an excellent form of protection, without the annoying problems of owning a real dog. He doesn’t require... 

Ferro Announces Agreement to Sell Fine Chemical Business

Ferro Corporation announced that it has signed an asset purchase agreement with Novolyte Technologies LP, an affiliate of Arsenal Capital Management LP, to sell its Fine Chemicals business for $66 million in cash. “This sale is consistent with our vision of focusing Ferro’s businesses around our core capabilities of particle engineering, formulation, color and glass science, and our deep understanding of customer applications,” said Ferro Chairman,... 

PPG to Acquire BASF North American Coil, Extrusion Coatings Business

PPG Industries announced it has reached an agreement with BASF Corp. to acquire that company’s North American coil and extrusion coatings (COEX) business. The agreement does not include the COEX businesses of BASF SE in Europe, South America and Asia. Terms were not disclosed. BASF’s North American COEX business serves the construction; appliance; transportation; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); lighting fixture; and extrusion...