Specialty Glass From Saint-Gobain Adds Sparkle to NYC’s TKTS Booth on Father Duffy Square

The new TKTS ticket booth on Father Duffy Square in New York City has finally opened its portholes after several years of design and construction. The new booth — a striking glass structure in the heart of New York’s theatre district — was officially declared open by New York City Mayor Bloomberg at a gathering of celebrities and city officials on October 16th. Huge pieces of ultra-clear Saint-Gobain Diamant Glass envelope and protect... 

LaPolla Reports Third Quarter Profit

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... 

Examine the World Roofing & Insulation Market

Reportlinker announces that a new market research report related to the Building materials industry is available in its catalogue. World Roofing & Insulation Market This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Roofing & Insulation in millions of US$. The major product segments analyzed are Roofing (Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing Tiles, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, & Others), and Insulation (Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass,... 

Taking Stock for a Pest Free Pantry

As holiday season kicks into full swing, family and friends will gather in kitchens across the country to enjoy their favorite holiday treats. But some uninvited guests may also come to the table this year. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) encourages homeowners to thoroughly inspect their kitchens and pantries to avoid pantry pests from spoiling their holiday cheer— or at least their baked goods. “Pantry pests” are insects known... 

American Honda Motor Co. Certifies Five Green Buildings in U.S. This Year

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has certified five new green buildings under the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards this year as part of an effort to further reduce the environmental impact of Honda’s operations and products in the U.S. One of these facilities – Honda’s Data Center in Longmont, Colo. – is the first LEED Version 2.2 Silver certified data center in the country. Data... 

Owens Corning Increases Recycled Content in PINK Fiberglas(TM) Insulation to 40 Percent

At the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Boston, Mass., Owens Corning announced it has increased the certified recycled content in its flagship PINK Fiberglas(TM) insulation to a minimum of 40 percent. At this level of recycled content, the amount of waste glass diverted from landfills could form a two-lane glass highway that extends 1.3 times around the world(1). The certification, supplied by leading, independent third-party certifier... 

Saflex(R) Trenton Plant to Focus Exclusively on Resin Production

Solutia Inc. announced that effective March 31, 2009, its Saflex plant in Trenton, Mich., will be focusing solely on the production of Butvar® PVB resin and therefore will be exiting production of Saflex® polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayers at that time. Approximately 115 of the 187 employees at the Trenton plant will be impacted by this action. “As the world leader in PVB interlayers, Saflex continues to invest in new technologies, capabilities... 

Learn about the World Building Materials Market Brief

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... 

Modern Kitchens and Bathrooms: Tips on Accenting with Light

Turning your bathroom or kitchen into a modern masterpiece requires attention to several very important areas of design – and lighting is a big one. The right lighting can add sparkle to an otherwise ordinary kitchen or bathroom design and help draw focus and attention to modern faucets, fixtures, kitchen or bathroom accessories and other areas you’d like to showcase. When establishing your kitchen or bathroom design, there are many new... 

Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Operating Results

Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc. reported a net loss of $4.4 million or $0.55 per share for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to net income of $65,000 or $0.01 per share for the third quarter of 2007. The Company reported a net loss of $9.2 million or $1.15 per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to a net loss of $7.0 million or $0.88 per share for the same period of 2007. The Company’s Fatburger restaurant...