Franklin Electric Taking Bold Steps into the Water Gardening Industry

March 18, 2009 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Franklin Electric Taking Bold Steps into the Water Gardening Industry

Franklin Electric, a global leader in the production and marketing of water and fuel pumping systems, takes bold steps into the competitive water gardening industry. The financially strong, US-based company is investing heavily to prove their commitment to growing the water gardening and outdoor living markets while providing energy efficient and environmentally safe products. In less than three years, Franklin Electric acquired two respected industry... 

Offices at Park Place Earns USGBC’s LEED Gold Certification

January 27, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction, Real Estate
Offices at Park Place Earns USGBC's LEED Gold Certification

Hallmark Development’s first office building at Offices at Park Place in Clearwater, Fla., has been awarded LEED-Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED is the USGBC’s rating system for designing and constructing the world’s greenest, most energy efficient, and high performing buildings. The Offices at Park Place structure is the first new office building in Tampa Bay to achieve this prestigious recognition. “It... 

A New Approach to Energy and Resource Monitoring and Conservation

December 18, 2008 Filed Under: Construction
A New Approach to Energy and Resource Monitoring and Conservation

Advanced Telemetry, LLC, a company committed to empowering resource conservation, has recently introduced EcoViewTM, a proprietary, real-time energy and resource monitoring and control system for the residential customer. With the touch of a button or the click of a mouse, users can see up-to-the-minute reports on their energy and water consumption and take action to cut their carbon footprint and reduce costly utility bills. Controlled through a... 

Proposal for Merger and Cash Distribution to MathStar Shareholders

November 25, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

PureChoice, Inc., a leading international developer and supplier of building performance software to the commercial building industry, announced that it has made a revised merger proposal to MathStar, Inc., which includes a $.75 per share cash distribution to the current MathStar shareholders. The merger offer was outlined Friday in a letter to the MathStar Board of Directors from Bryan Reichel, President and Chief Executive Officer of PureChoice.... 

Research and Markets: Prefabricated Building and Kit Home Manufacturing in Australia Is An In-Depth Study Containing Statistics, Trends, Forecasts And Competitor Information

November 22, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Veolia Energy North America, a leader in sustainable energy services and facility operations and management solutions, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with MultiLayer Coating Technologies, LLC (MCT) to manage an on-site thermal energy plant at MCT’s newly acquired manufacturing facility in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Veolia Energy will also be providing energy procurement services to MCT. “In today’s market, industrial... 

MultiLayer Coating Technologies Selects Veolia Energy to Manage On-Site Plant Operations

November 21, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Veolia Energy North America, a leader in sustainable energy services and facility operations and management solutions, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with MultiLayer Coating Technologies, LLC (MCT) to manage an on-site thermal energy plant at MCT’s newly acquired manufacturing facility in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Veolia Energy will also be providing energy procurement services to MCT. “In today’s market, industrial... 

New ActionEco Web Forum Provides Leadership of Commercial and Industrial Facilities With Tools to Achieve Energy Savings

November 21, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Cutting energy costs is a key opportunity for firms that want to reduce expenses and increase operational efficiency in today’s difficult economy. Now a new web forum established by Fluke Corporation, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, gives managers a place to learn low-cost energy-saving techniques and share their own ideas and experiences. The forum, www.ActionEco.org, explains the ‘why’... 

LaPolla Reports Third Quarter Profit

November 21, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

LaPolla Industries, Inc. (OTC BB:LPAD.OB ) (“LaPolla”), a leading manufacturer and supplier of spray foam insulation and coatings designed to reduce energy consumption in the commercial and residential new construction and retrofit markets, today announced results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008. “LaPolla continues to grow sales dramatically despite the current economic crisis. Mainstream acceptance... 

Despite Economy, Study Reveals Greening of Building Portfolios Remains a Priority for Commercial Real Estate Industry

November 20, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Despite a faltering economy, commercial building owners are continuing to allocate funds and resources to green their portfolios. According to the “2008 Green Survey: Existing Buildings,” the second annual national survey of the commercial real estate sector, more than 80 percent of respondents have allocated funds to green initiatives this year. In addition, 45 percent said that their sustainability investment will increase in 2009. Findings... 

AirMotion Sciences Introduces MultiMode Control Capabilities in its AltAir™ Next Generation HVLS Fans

November 18, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

AirMotion Sciences, Inc. recently announced the addition of MultiMode Control Capability to their AltAir High Volume – Low Speed (HVLS) industrial ceiling fans (Patent Pending). AirMotion’s Next Generation HVLS fans already feature industry ground-breaking Variable Pitch Technology (VPT™), which enables their Rotatair™ composite blades to be adjusted 0 to 20 degrees, up or down, while the fan is operating. AirMotion’s HVLS fans are 9 to...