TGI Solar Establishes Solar Power Italy Srl

Thursday, November 20th 2008

TGI Solar Power Group Inc. (Other OTC:TSPG.PK), a full turnkey supplier of vertically integrated systems for a variety of applications from Solar Parks (solar to grid) to commercial markets, announced today that it established Solar Power Italy Srl to launch a range of solar products and systems for the Italian residential, commercial and solar power plant markets “The leadership position Italy is taking in Europe in promoting the use of renewable... 

First National Panel Company Completes Retrofit of Lindstrom Manufacturing Facility

Thursday, November 20th 2008

First National Panel Company, Inc. (Other OTC:FNPN.PK) – a leading manufacturer of high-performance pre-cast residential and commercial concrete panel wall systems – today announced completion of the first phase of retrofitting its Lindstrom manufacturing facility. The company has resumed production and is now accepting and fulfilling orders. An initial contract for 260 panels, costing over $36,000, allows both fine-tuning and final process... 

Project FROG, Makers of Smart Building Systems, Closes Series B Funding with RockPort Capital Partners

Wednesday, November 19th 2008

San Francisco-based Project FROG®, a smart building start-up, announced today that it has closed an $8M Series B financing led by RockPort Capital Partners. The financing will enable the company to accelerate the product development and sales of its cutting edge, high performance building products and systems. “RockPort has a very impressive track record and we are excited to have them join the FROG team,” said founder and CEO Mark Miller. “Their... 

Introducing Zoneworks: New Companys Flexible Fabric Wall Systems Allow Facilities to Adapt, Change Interior Spaces Without Challenges of Permanent Walls

Wednesday, November 19th 2008

Frommelt Products Corporation introduces Zoneworks™ (www.zoneworks.com): the first global company to custom design, manufacture, and market flexible fabric wall systems that give industrial and commercial users a highly adaptable and cost-effective means to achieve environmental control and separation of large interior spaces, while eliminating the need to construct or relocate permanent walls. Zoneworks’ flexible barrier systems are constructed... 

Alcoa Features Aluminum Solutions for Building and Construction Industry at Greenbuild 2008

Wednesday, November 19th 2008

Alcoa announced that it is featuring numerous examples of how green buildings start with Alcoa aluminum at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, which starts today in Boston. The Alcoa booth (#126) provides an overview of the many aluminum products that help the building and construction industry make strides in reducing energy consumption and emissions in their projects. The Alcoa exhibit will feature a selection of buildings that have... 

Introducing Zoneworks: New Companys Flexible Fabric Wall Systems Allow Facilities to Adapt, Change Interior Spaces Without Challenges of Permanent Walls

Wednesday, November 19th 2008

Frommelt Products Corporation introduces Zoneworks™ (www.zoneworks.com): the first global company to custom design, manufacture, and market flexible fabric wall systems that give industrial and commercial users a highly adaptable and cost-effective means to achieve environmental control and separation of large interior spaces, while eliminating the need to construct or relocate permanent walls. Zoneworks’ flexible barrier systems are constructed... 

Alcoa Features Aluminum Solutions for Building and Construction Industry at Greenbuild 2008

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Alcoa announced today that it is featuring numerous examples of how green buildings start with Alcoa aluminum at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, which starts today in Boston. The Alcoa booth (#126) provides an overview of the many aluminum products that help the building and construction industry make strides in reducing energy consumption and emissions in their projects. The Alcoa exhibit will feature a selection of buildings that... 

Rapidwire(TM) Welded Wire Partition System by Wirecrafters®

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

The RapidWire(TM) system utilizes a modular design which allows for combinations of standard parts to meet application specific requirements. The system’s three basic components: panels, posts and doors provide the flexibility to design and install any configuration of security enclosure. By the nature of its welded wire design, the RapidWire(TM) partition system provides an unparalleled level of security. Panels securely attach to heavy duty... 

New Aluminum Picket Railing System from Hollaender Manufacturing Requires No Welding

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Hollaender Manufacturing has introduced a new aluminum, component based picket railing system that requires absolutely no welding, yet retains strength and rigidity. The system is made possible by Hollaender’s new Speed-Rail® fitting #156-85, a friction-fit picket tee that firmly attaches the pickets to the top and bottom horizontal rails. The picket tee is part of Hollaender’s Speed-Rail line of fittings and is machined from 6063 –... 

White Paper Recommends 22 Ways Building Designers and Contractors Can Fight Climate Change

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Green Buildings + Climate Change,” a 64-page White Paper from Building Design+Construction magazine (http://www.bdcnetwork.com), offers 22 action items that architects, building engineers, contractors, homebuilders, building owners, and real estate developers can take to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Buildings account for about 70% of electricity use, about 40% of primary energy consumption, and 40% of carbon emissions in developed...