LMN Architects-designed Vancouver Convention Centre West

As media from around the world descend upon Vancouver, B.C. for the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games, they will experience in the Games’ broadcast media center an unparalleled model of sustainability. Designed by Seattle-based LMN Architects, in collaboration with Vancouver-based MCM and DA, the Vancouver Convention Centre West (VCC) has just been awarded LEED® Canada Platinum certification, the first convention centre project in the... 

Culligan Redefines Industrial Water Treatment with New Matrix Solutions

Culligan has just redefined industrial water treatment with the introduction of its new Culligan Matrix Solutions. Manufacturing companies depend on clean, quality water throughout their entire business, such as for boiler feed water make-up, recycling back to cooling towers, improved process run times and overall quality and consistency of production. Some even reuse grey water in other parts of their manufacturing process. Complying with U.S. Environmental... 

Vancouver Convention Centre West in British Columbia

A global model in sustainability, the Vancouver Convention Centre West in British Columbia celebrates its grand opening this week. Designed by Seattle-based LMN Architects in collaboration with Vancouver-based MCM and DA, the project represents a whole new direction in convention center design. It is on track to achieve LEED Canada Gold certification, and substantially raises the bar for “green” convention centers around the world. Located on... 

Wastecorp Pumps Unveils New Mobile Plunger Pump

Wastecorp Pumps, the world’s largest manufacturer of sewage transfer style plunger pumps is pleased to introduce the new mobile HPX plunger pump series www.wastecorp.com/plunger_pumps.html. The HPX brings innovative plunger pump technology anywhere tough sludge needs to be transferred. The HPX Series is available in simplex (one plunger) or duplex (dual plunger) models capable of transferring up to 18% solids at 500 GPM. The HPX is available... 

Pentair Divests Spa and Bath Business, Further Concentrates on Pool Equipment Business

Pentair, Inc. announced that it has agreed to sell its Spa and Bath business to Balboa Water Group in a cash transaction. “This sale enables us to concentrate more fully on growth in our core global pool equipment business,” said Pentair Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Randall J. Hogan. “Pool equipment continues to be an attractive platform for Pentair, and we are focused on continuing to deliver industry-changing innovation, such as our... 

Envision Solar Creates LifeVillage(TM) Modular Structures with Self-Contained Electricity and Water Treatment for Use in Areas with Limited Infrastructure

Envision Solar International announces the launch of its latest product designed to integrate clean power into buildings and communities. Envision Solar is claiming a trademark of the term and design of the LifeVillage™, a modular self-contained “infrastructure in a crate” that can provide critical utilities in even the most remote areas of the planet. A demonstration project featuring the LifeVillage™ is planned for installation in Cote d’Ivoire,... 

UV high power lamps removes the odors in kitchen hoods

Heraeus has optimized UV lamps for kitchen exhaust applications around the world manufactured by Franke Foodservice Systems. One high powered Heraeus lamp is able to replace multiple standard oxidization lamps. UV light breaks down grease, reduces odors, and reduces the potential risk of dangerous fire propagation. Reduces the need for excessive cleaning.