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... 

Genesis Worldwide Inc. Introduces the Genesis Solution to Sochi, Russia Venue for the 2014 Winter Olympics

Genesis Worldwide Inc., an international provider of “green” structural building technology using light gauge steel aimed at the residential, commercial and institutional building markets, is pleased to announce that, as stated in the Company’s press release dated August 6, 2008, it has entered into a license and services agreement with Metallist Ltd. of Krasnodar, Russia, a newly established subsidiary of Newforma Corp., a construction... 

Green Is Gold for New Homeowners

Home ownership is once again becoming a reality for thousands of Americans. The federal government has just announced a $7,500 Housing Tax Credit for homebuyers, and one Harrisburg homebuilder is helping their cause by implementing green building practices that save homeowners even more money. Triple Crown Corporation has dubbed its environmental program “Living Green.” This set of environmentally-friendly initiatives reduces pollution... 

Magnetic Carabiner Hook Offers Secure Hold

Master Magnetics, Inc. proudly introduces the Magnetic Carabiner Hook, featuring Neodymium Magnets, the strongest magnet material in the world. This powerful magnetic assembly has up to 45 lbs of pull strength. It comes with a protective surface liner covering its 11.3 mm base circumference. It may be used indoors or outdoors. It has endless uses in the hardware, safety, professional handy man, construction, home improvement, automotive, MRO, and... 

The Rectorseal Corporation Acquires OEM Products Inc.

The Rectorseal Corporation, a Houston-based manufacturer of specialty chemical products and tools for the HVAC industry, has acquired the assets of OEM Products Inc., Gardnerville, NV, manufacturer of the widely used, patented Kickstart® hard-start device for A/C compressors (www.kickstartoem.com) Hard start devices extend the life of compressors considerably by bringing them up to full speed more quickly and efficiently. They also assist compressors... 

Equipment Financing Still Strong With Landmark Financial Corporation

While the media is full of doom and gloom reports about the current economy, Landmark Financial Corporation announces that construction equipment leasing and financing remains stronger then would be expected given current economic news. “Those expecting to see evidence of an overall slowdown in commercial equipment finance activity — or a significant decline in portfolio performance — as a result of the mortgage crisis, rising energy... 

Intelligent Decisions to Provide IT Services to International Toll Road Developer and Manager

Intelligent Decisions, Inc. (ID), a leading provider of innovative IT hardware, software, manufacturing and professional service solutions to Federal, State and Local governments and Fortune 1000 customers, announced that it would be providing a wide range of IT services and support to Transurban USA Inc., a subsidiary company of international toll road developer and manager Transurban Holdings Ltd. ID, a trusted technology advisor and solutions supplier,... 

Cost-effective shoringfor high loads in power plant construction

The new block of the largest European lignite-fired power station in the Polish town of Belchatow, has been designed to generate 830 megawatts. The ultra-modern plant complete with flue gas desulphurisation and turbo-generator presents both a technical as well as structural engineering challenge for all those involved in the project. Because the construction of the power plant includes large-volume building dimensions with massive reinforced concrete... 

THREE NEW COMPACT TRACK LOADERS EXTEND THE CATERPILLAR® RANGE OF RUBBER-TRACK MODELS

Three models of compact track loaders, the 279C, 289C and 299C, are the newest additions to the Caterpillar® line of rubber-track loaders. The new loaders feature durable, steel embedded track and steel undercarriage components for maximum life in aggressive applications. The new tracked machines deliver solid traction and reduced wear on sites with sticky, rocky soils. The new compact track loaders combine a freshly engineered suspension-type undercarriage,... 

Perini Corporation Shareholders Approve Acquisition of Tutor-Saliba Corporation

Perini Corporation, a leading building, civil construction and construction management company, said its shareholders today approved the acquisition of Tutor-Saliba Corporation at the Annual Meeting of Perini shareholders. Perini announced that it expects to close the transaction on Monday, September 8, 2008. The proposal to approve the issuance of the shares in the merger was approved by over 88 percent of shareholders voting on the proposal. All...