Peter Chatel Named President of WMH Tool Group, Inc.

February 8, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Peter Chatel has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of WMH Tool Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Switzerland-based WMH Walter Meier Holding AG. WMH Tool Group is a leading manufacturer and marketer of industrial metalworking and woodworking machinery, material handling equipment, work-holding tools, air tools and hand tools. Chatel most recently was Vice President and General Manager of North American Operations for Rothenberger LLC, a manufacturer... 

Hawthorne Place District:585 West Hawthorne

September 8, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

Hawthorne Street is one of the few streets along the city’s north lakefront that was developed for, and has mostly retained, large single-family residences on large lots. The residences, several of which were designed by prominent architects, offer an interesting variety of architectural styles such as Victorian-era, Arts and Crafts, and Colonial. This Queen Anne-style wood-frame house was built in the 1890s and had been covered with synthetic siding.... 

IOG Scotsturf Order Book Means Good Vibrations For Midland Power Machinery Distributors

June 12, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Having just received an order for a mixture of over 300 pedestrian mowers as well as brushcutters and hedgecutters as a direct result of exhibiting at last year’s IOG Scotsturf exhibition, John McGhee, area sales manager for Midland Power Machinery Distributors, is understandably a happy man.The five-figure deal is the latest in “a significant increase in business secured from local authorities and contractors” from the show, he says. “This... 

Powell Masterpiece Hunt Desk – Distressed “Faux Mahogany” with hand painted floral motif

November 7, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

A most unique and distinctive desk that will bring refined elegance to any room or study, includes 3 drawers; distressed faux mahogany finish with hand painted floral motif. The desk also features reverse painted beveled glass in green, gold, red with silver highlights. A saddle color blind-tooled faux leather writing tablet is included. Features: * Distressed finish * Faux Faux

House Beautiful Colors for Your Home: 300 Designer Favorites (House Beautiful Series)

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

What transforms a room from monotone to magical? Color! So, if you’re nervous about splashing that white with bright, this conveniently portable primer based on House Beautiful’s most popular column will help. With special insider advice from top designers, plus a directory of actual paint swatches, this book is the most comprehensive and appealing color resource resource

Serious Materials Introduces ThermaRock(TM) Energy-Saving Drywall

September 16, 2008 Filed Under: Construction, Real Estate

Serious Materials announced its new line of ThermaRock energy-saving drywall. ThermaRock XI (eXtreme Insulation), reduces energy costs up to 30%, with potential savings of $1,700 per panel over the life of the product. ThermaRock XI provides an insulation R-value of up to R4.1, compared to an R value of 0.5 for typical gypsum drywall. This dramatically higher R-value substantially reduces heat transfer through un-insulated or insulated exterior walls,... 

Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors Announces That Pennington-Chen Joins Bay Area Team

October 3, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors partners, Mark Woodroof and Marilyn Eiland, have announced that Pennington-Chen Real Estate is joining the Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors Bay Area operations. “Throughout its 50-year history, Pennington-Chen has been a consistent market leader in serving the real estate needs of the Bay Area community,” said Woodroof, “and we are excited to join forces with this dynamic group.” “Nancy... 

DELTA DP300L 12" TwinLaser Crosshair Drill Press

January 21, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Delta, Model DP300l, 12″ Laser Crosshairs, Bench Drill Press With A 1/3HP, 120V Motor, Tilting Table, Table Raising Mechanism, 0 To 1/2″ Capacity Chuck & Key, Belt & Pulleys, Light, Tray & Instruction Manual, Fully Adjustable Twin Laser Pod That Projects A Bright Red Crosshair On The Work At The Point Of Bit Contact, Induction Motor For Long-Lasting, Smooth Performance, Pivoting Motor Mount Maintains Correct Belt Tension... 

New Miller SafEscape ELITE Rescue / Descent Device

November 13, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
New Miller SafEscape ELITE Rescue / Descent Device

The new Miller SafEscape ELITE Rescue/Descent Device (RDD) by Miller Fall Protection is the next-generation global solution for rescue/descent that lowers cost of ownership, meets all applicable safety standards throughout the world, enhances safety and is easy to use. An automatic descent control device designed to evacuate or rescue personnel from an elevated height, it can accommodate one or two users simultaneously, on multiple descents. It is... 

Nan18 Floor Lamp by Jörg Boner and Christian Deuber

August 2, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Nan18 Floor Lamp by Jörg Boner and Christian Deuber

Another great lighting lamp furniture is coming from Designers Jörg Boner and Christian Deuber. These two famous furniture designers have created the Nan18 floor lamp for the Switzerland based manufacturer Nanoo. Nan 18 is a standard lamp. The lamps comprise individual tin slats, arranged circularly to create a conic lampshade. The emergent light is soft and atmospheric. It falls as direct light through an opaque sheet of acrylic glass. Indirect...