Steel reinforcement specialist Hy-Ten, has achieved sales of 10, 000 tonnes for their innovative Bamtec floor slab reinforcement system this year, roughly equivalent to their record breaking year of 2007. This represents a real increase in market share for Bamtec in a sector that some commentators estimate has shrunk by 40 percent. Hy-Ten is the exclusive licensed manufacturer in the UK and Ireland for the Bamtec system which originated in Germany....
Dura-Dock™ Series loading-dock lifts from Southworth Products transfer loads quickly and safely from any truck bed to any dock height, and vice versa, without ramps or inclines. Available in 5, 000 lbs. and 6, 000 lbs. capacities, Dura-Dock lifts feature corrosion-resistant, galvanized base and legs as standard. For higher capacities (up to 20, 000 lbs.) galvanized construction is optional. All Southworth dock lifts work from grade level to a maximum...
Four lofts occupy this tight 60 ft. x 120 ft. site in Venice, California, a half block from the popular and crowded boardwalk. The design concepts of the lofts were to maximize the potential of the small lot and explore how large volumes could extend into the ocean breeze beach environment. By working within the tight constraints of the parcel and a 30-foot height limit, the design explores the concept that four units at 1,900 square feet each can...
The 700 Palms Residence addresses the freedoms and constraints of residential design in Venice. By maximizing volume, light and privacy on a narrow lot with sensitivity to scale and context, the design presents raw, honest materials appropriate to the grittiness of the Venice environment. The house dissolves the barriers between indoors and out, creating flexible spaces that take advantage of the benign climate. The house expresses a counterpoint...
The first of its kind – floor scrubber, burnisher and vacuum recovery unit powered with an EPA and CARB approved engine – is now available in one machine by Eagle Solutions. The EcoScrub-n-Buff will make a great addition to the janitor’s arsenal of floor maintenance equipment. It can be used on many floor surfaces including tile, VCT, polished or unpolished concrete, marble and terrazzo. The “hybrid” EcoScrub-n-Buff utilizes...
Honeywell announced today that Popular Science magazine has awarded a 2008 Best of What’s New Grand Award to hurricane-resistant curtains containing Honeywell’s high-strength Spectra® fiber. The curtains were named the top innovation in home technology. Honeywell’s Spectra fiber, commonly used in bullet-resistant body armor, enables the Storm-A-Rest(TM) curtains to protect windows and doors during hurricanes. Because it uses Spectra...
The new block of the largest European lignite-fired power station in the Polish town of Belchatow, has been designed to generate 830 megawatts. The ultra-modern plant complete with flue gas desulphurisation and turbo-generator presents both a technical as well as structural engineering challenge for all those involved in the project. Because the construction of the power plant includes large-volume building dimensions with massive reinforced concrete...
The new WagWay Multi Hammer Processor is equipped with advanced and innovative electronics. The entire electronic network of sensors and controllers utilize the latest CanBus technology for seamless communication. The operator can control and change the behavior of the machine with just a touch of any 16 control buttons. Each button has LEDs providing operator feedback on machine state. The direct sunlight viewable LCD display keeps the operator...
Steelcote EPO-LUX 221SP is a direct-to-concrete, high-build masonry coating that requires no primer and provides exceptional coverage. It is suitable for repainting swimming pools. Designed for use on poured-in-place, aged concrete, as well as fiberglass, EPO-LUX 221SP provides high resistance to chlorine and other chemicals. EPO-LUX 221SP also has high resistance to moisture penetration from constant immersion. The high-build formula, which must...
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
Murillo, the Philippines based manufacturer has been involved in manufacturing furniture and...
Contemporary Office Designs from Triple Five Design
Looking for modern interior inspiration for your office, here we got some preview of the contemporary...
The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
Today’s modern house inspiration is coming from Richard Librach Architect, Toronto-based...
The Riedel Amadeo Decanter from Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma, the company that serves cookware, cooks stool, cutlery, electrics, bakeware,...
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