Much of the architectural coatings market in Europe is in the doldrums at the moment because of a slump in the region's construction sector stemming from a general slowdown in its economy. During the first quarter of this year, European ...
The West Virginia School Building Authority (SBA) recently approved a safety measure that will require new schools built in the state to have shatter-resistant glass, according to SBA executive director Mark Manchin. "The SBA voted to ...
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Dick’s Sporting Goods reported net income of $60.5 million for its fiscal first quarter ended May 4, up 5.8 percent from the comparable period in 2012. Net sales rose 4.1 percent to $1.3 billion, while consolidated same-store sales ...
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French automobile manufacturer Renault will invest about EUR420m for the renovation of its Georges Besse vehicle assembly plant in Douai. With the investment, the manufacturer expects to increase the production capacity of the plant to ...
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Having a fireplace in your house not only adds warmth but also contributes to the interior or exterior decor. While latest fireplace mantel designs are more of a contemporary style, the traditional ones are still a fave of many. Traditional ...
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Installing bathroom wall tiles can be a great idea, when you want to renovate your house, or you just want to change the look of your bathroom. It is an easy job that you can do without hiring a contractor or a professional. Tiling Your ...
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A jetted bathtub is one of the most sought-after tub options that one may choose to adorn their bath stalls with. In the recent past, bathroom decor has gained an inconceivable momentum in terms of being the eloquent section of homes. One ...
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The 8th China Charity Award results are announced recently. Baosteel wins "2012 China Charity Award ? most charitable enterprise". This is the fifth time that Baosteel is awarded "China Charity Award" and the second time that it is rated ...
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Easyhome President David Ingram with Pam Jolliffe, left, president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada, and actress Lisa Ray, star of television’s “Top Chef Canada.” Easyhome is helping the Boys & Girls Clubs ...
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HanesBrands, a leading marketer of everyday basic apparel, today announced that it has expanded to Honduras its successful Central American school renovation and afterschool youth club programs in partnership with Glasswing International. ...
West Virginia lawmakers asked state officials on Tuesday to consider bulletproof glass as they renovate and build schools in the wake of the murders of 20 elementary students and six adult staff by a gunman in Connecticut. School Building ...
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Russian steelmaker Severstal has announced that in 2013 its Cherepovets Steel Mill, a part of its Russia-based steel division, is going to renovate its cold rolling mill which began production 50 years ago. The company intends to construct ...
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Diversified paper products manufacturer and distributor in North China Orient Paper has commenced the process of finalizing the renovation plan on its 150,000 tons per year (tpa) corrugating medium production line. The machine's width ...
Modern science is an intensely social activity. The response at colleges and universities is to renovate or build new science labs and medical facilities with open floor plans, shared space and shared equipment. Even with all this openness, ...
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The face of bathroom design is constantly changing, with new innovations and the introduction of new styles occurring at a rapid pace. These styles have especially extended to bathroom vanities: with so many options, you are certain to find ...