Northland, the leader in modular refrigeration solutions, offers unique products to help homeowners ease holiday headaches this season with large combination refrigerator/freezers offered in 48-, 60- and 72-inch widths. This range of large capacity refrigerator/freezers delivers from more than 32 cubic feet of storage, with the largest models delivering over 48 cubic feet of capacity — all a perfect fit for kitchens tasked with big holiday entertainment...

The cost of heating and cooling is reaching new levels, causing builders to look for new alternatives to increase the energy efficiency of residences and commercial buildings. A traditional route is installing multi-pane glass windows. However, besides being heavy, breakable and challenging to install, glass is falling behind in the drive for higher insulation values. To address these drawbacks, SABIC Innovative Plastics has developed a new 9-wall...
China Architectural Engineering Inc., a leader in the design, engineering, fabrication and installation of high-end building envelope systems, today reported that it has been awarded two new contracts for projects valued at $80 million in Dubai and Singapore. The Company today also reported that its project backlog has increased to a new record of $245 million. Two Latest Contracts Represent Ongoing Success of CAE’S International Expansion Strategy Today’s...
Lismore is the definitive, classic pattern associated with Waterford Crystal. Substantial in weight and lavishly cut to catch and reflect light brilliantly, Lismore stemware features a striking diamond and wedge cut pattern that dominates the broad, straight-sided body of each glass. Stems are six-faceted, and bases radiate with sunburst cuts. A table set with Lismore presents presents
TexCote, one of the largest exterior coating manufacturers in the world, refined the composition of its COOLWALL® System to make it even more environmentally-friendly and provide architects with additional LEED credits. The company will showcase this new formulation at booth #1047 at Greenbuild 2008 in Boston from November 19 to 21, 2008. The recycled composition of the COOLWALL® System is made of recycled glass material that gives architects the...
Hazardous area lighting specialist, Victor Lighting has introduced a CAP 437 and ICAO compliant heli deck perimeter light to their range. The high efficiency Vanguard VL34 meets the new safety standards, applicable from January 2009, providing safer and glare free perimeter lighting for helicopter platforms. Built for challenging environments, the VL34 will withstand prolonged exposure to extreme weather and is fully IEC Ex and ATEX compliant for...
Glass doors go tropical this month, bringing the beauty and style of the tropics indoors. Wallpaper for Windows announces its newest decorative window film, Tropical Oasis, an etched glass design featuring elegant palms and lush tropical foliage set on a clear background that transforms an ordinary door into a tropical, custom door. A breathtakingly beautiful addition to any room, Tropical Oasis adds instant style and elegance while achieving a look...
Southwall Technologies, Inc., the worldwide innovator of high performance, energy-saving films and glass products, announced today that windows using the company’s energy-efficient Heat Mirror insulating glass already meet and exceed the new US Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Star window performance standards proposed for 2013. To achieve its charter of establishing a level of energy efficiency that will transform the market and address America’s...
With a story of devastating destruction followed by unwavering hope and hard work, New Canal Lighthouse in Louisiana captures the spirit of New Orleans’ rebuilding efforts and has earned the top spot in this year’s JELD-WEN Reliable Lighthouse Restoration Initiative. Guided by nearly half a million votes cast for 12 deserving national lighthouse finalists, JELD-WEN determined that New Canal Lighthouse had the most compelling need for restoration....
John Deere Construction & Forestry has introduced two new wheeled excavators, the 190D W and the 220D W, featuring Tier 3-certified engines and significant increases in horsepower, weight and digging forces over their predecessors. Both units have fuel-efficient 5.2-L diesel engines rated at 159 hp, with the 190D W weighing in at 44, 974 lbs. and the 220D W at 51, 368 lbs. when both are equipped with two-piece booms and front and rear outriggers....