Learn about the World Building Materials Market Brief

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Building materials industry is available in its catalogue. World Building Materials Market Brief The global outlook series on Building Materials provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers an aerial view of the global construction landscape, identifies major market segments, and offers a bird’s... 

Introducing X-FLEX(TM) Blast Protection System from Berry Plastics

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Berry Plastics Corporation, the industry’s leading manufacturer of flexible films and tapes, has introduced X-FLEX(TM) Blast Protection System, an innovative, peel-and-stick solution that is designed specifically to absorb energy and mitigate debris hazards during a significant blast event. Developed through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) between the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) of the US Army Corp... 

Fiber Composites Announces Strategic Partnership with Huttig Building Products for Western Distribution

Monday, November 17th 2008

Fiber Composites LLC, a leading manufacturer of composite decking, railing and fencing solutions, announces the strategic partnership with Huttig Building Products to expand the Fiberon brand decking and railing presence in the states of Washington, Oregon, California, New Mexico and Texas. “Our partnership with Huttig will increase the reach of Fiberon products in critical markets,” explained Doug Mancosh, President of Fiber Composites.... 

Conrad Natural-Fiber Window Coverings

Sunday, November 2nd 2008

Providing handwoven window coverings made from natural fibers since 1956, Conrad offers over 100 designs for contemporary and traditional interiors. Rapidly renewable, sustainably grown and harvested materials such as flax, hemp, bamboo-shoot skin, and arrowroot fibers filter sunlight while preserving outside views. Cotton, muslin, or polyester liners can be incorporated for additional heat and light control. Roman-fold shades, drapery and cornices,... 

Spritzfil-cem® Chopped Strands Benefit from Owens Corning Alkali Resistant Technology to Bring Higher Performance and Productivity to Concrete Tunnel-Lining

Saturday, October 18th 2008

concrete reinforcement development aided by Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), AR Spritzfil-cem®, is prominently featured in the company’s presentation at the SAIE 2008 International Building Exhibition which opened today at Bologna. AR Spritzfil-cem®, an alkali resistant (AR) glass fiber, is designed to bring all-round higher performance to the reinforcement of sprayed concrete in tunnel lining applications. AR Spritzfil-cem® chopped strands were conceived... 

Legare 24-Inch-by-53-Inch Media Stand, Espresso

Wednesday, October 15th 2008

A fresh take on modular furniture, Legaré offers stylish curvilinear designs crafted of eco-friendly materials that assemble and rearrange with unparalleled ease. In just three minutes or less with no tools, screws, or bolts needed, individual components lock snugly together to become sturdy, stable office and home pieces that will provide many years of high-quality service. Legaré’s Select line is made of engineered composite wood with solid-wood... 

Legaré Letter-Size File Cart

Wednesday, October 15th 2008

A fresh take on modular furniture, Legaré offers stylish curvilinear designs crafted of eco-friendly materials that assemble and rearrange with unparalleled ease. In just three minutes or less with no tools, screws, or bolts needed, individual components lock snugly together to become sturdy, stable office and home pieces that will provide many years of high-quality service. Legaré’s Select line is made of engineered composite wood with solid-wood... 

Kim Lighting Launches “Cool” Lightvault(R) CFL

Tuesday, August 26th 2008

Kim Lighting, a leading manufacturer of outdoor architectural lighting, announced today the company is offering a new low heat lens solution for the Lightvault family of premium in-grade uplights. Utilizing low heat compact fluorescent technology, the temperature of the Lightvault lens can be reduced to as low as 50°C, making it suitable for walk-over locations and high traffic pedestrian areas. Comparable metal halide versions can have temperatures... 

West Development Group’s Z-Guard Pedestrian Traffic System Protects Polyurethane Foam Roofs

Friday, August 8th 2008

West Development Group (WDG), a leader in sustainable roofing products and practices, introduces the Z-Guard Pedestrian Traffic System for use on sprayed-in-place polyurethane foam roofs. Z-Guard is a one-component, moisture curing, silicone/quartz liquid composite slurry designed for use around all equipment requiring servicing, as well as areas of heavy foot traffic. The Z-Guard reinforced, silicone walkway is a dispersion of silicone rubber, organic... 

PrairieFence

Friday, July 25th 2008

There’s a new breed of composite wood in town, and it’s made with annually renewable wheat straw mixed with post-consumer high-density polyethylene (HDPE). The first product from Heartland BioComposites to hit the market is the durable and attractive PrairieFence privacy fencing line, available in four low-fading integral colors.