USFloors has received a patent for the company's Corboo flooring (U.S.Pat. No. 8,541,085). Corboo is a cork-infused strand woven bamboo floor that marries two of nature's most sustainable flooring materials to create a truly unique, ...
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Välinge Innovation is pleased to announce the extension of its cooperation with Jiangsu Shengmao Plastic Products Co. The license agreement with the Chinese company was extended to the use of Välinge's patented technologies for ...
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Consumers who plan to buy eco-friendly bamboo apparel are attracted if the price is right, but their next consideration is the novelty of the product, according to a new study by Baylor University researchers. Bamboo has been championed ...
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The fourth successful show of Yarnex - the India International Yarn Exhibition 2012 concluded successfully with around 4,801 visitors including buyers from countries like China, Spain, Sri Lanka, Italy, Poland, the Middle East, the African ...
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Why can't we turn bio-residues into something constructive?? Extensive environmental damage and ever-increasing consumption rate of fossil fuels force the humankind to dig up substitute non-conventional sources of energy. Non-renewable ...
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When silica, soda and lime meet high heat, a beautiful alchemy occurs. The result — a taffy-like substance otherwise known as glass — has inspired creative minds for centuries. Artists and craftsmen today often combine ...
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If you're lucky you can test ride a "dream bike" at Interbike's Outdoor Demo Monday or Tuesday. If you are extra lucky you might win one of the bikes in a raffle run by Easton. The company is raffling off five custom bikes, from Caletti ...
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Eleven Vietnamese furniture and handicraft producers will be showing in a new permanent showroom at the High Point Market, Oct. 19-24, according to market organizers. The companies are exhibiting under the umbrella of the Vietnam Trade ...
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Continuing our article series on natural beauties, which started with the Clay Forest of Zhada, this time we’re going to Southwestern China, in the Yunnan province to see the famous Stone Forest in the Shilin County. Covering more ...
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The National Wood Flooring Association's Certified Professionals has announced a slate of wood flooring inspection workshops, Nov. 4-8 at its headquarters in Chesterfield, Mo. Expert instructors include Dan Hindman P.E., Ph.D. (Virginia ...
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SIOUX CITY | Sometimes going green means getting blue. Skyy Vodka's iconic cobalt-colored bottles are going from cocktails to countertops, providing a recycled glass surface with sustainability and style. That's just one popular option ...
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Wellmade Floor Coverings International, Inc. is proud to announce it has been awarded the coveted FloorScore Indoor Air Quality Certification for a full-range of solid and engineered strand woven bamboo flooring, as well as traditional ...
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Industrial Profits from Principal Business Increased from January to July National Bureau of Statistics of China From January to July, the industrial profits of enterprises above designated size achieved 3,003.22 billion yuan, an increase ...
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When it comes to the material used to make office furniture, there are a few staples: Wood, metal, glass, laminate or some combination of these are the most common. In recent years, the move toward more sustainably produced furniture has ...
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Alongside the Cintiq Companion tablet/computer launched today, Wacom has also announced an iPad stylus that offers Cintiq-levels of pressure sensitivity. The Intuos Creative Stylus – named after Wacom's traditional line of pro-level ...
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