The challenge was to not only give the building the kind of aesthetically-pleasing appearance befitting a former American president, but to do so with the environment and energy savings in mind. Freedom Plaza (photo courtesy of the ...
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Nippon Paint Lanka, a subsidiary of Nippon Paint Worldwide, has introduced what it described as world class auto refinish range of products to the Sri Lankan market. The company said the new product is an industry breakthrough as it ...
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The role of color in our lives has evolved throughout history. As times and styles have changed, one thing remains steadfast: Americans are in love with color when it comes to their homes. Whether expressing passion with vibrant reds, ...
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Dow Microbial Control, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, has introduced its first comprehensive biocide product selection guide for North America. This brochure, which showcases the BIOBAN and KATHON brands, also includes ...
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Showa Denko has decided to build a 100,000t/y ethyl acetate plant at its Oita Complex using its proprietary production process technology. The plant will start commercial production in June 2014. Ethyl acetate is used in wide-ranging ...
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The Valspar Corporation reported third quarter 2013 net sales of $1.1 billion, up one percent versus the prior year. Reported net income and earnings per diluted share for the current and prior year include several nonrecurring items, which ...
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The Hyundai Veloster Street special edition has launched exclusively in Australia priced from $24,990, adding a sporty, more affordable alternative to the flagship Veloster Turbo to the local line-up. Inspired by the Veloster-based Street ...
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GranBio, a Brazilian biotechnology company, and Rhodia, a Solvay Group company, have signed an agreement to create a partnership to produce bio n-butanol. Bio n-butanol is made from sugar cane straw and bagasse, the same raw material that ...
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Though still unsubstantiated, a low-cost iPhone is now widely seen as a possible product announcement in early September, along with a new high-end phone. And it’s finally possible to create a coherent explanation of why such a move ...
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The Audi TTS competition special edition has been revealed, marking production of the 500,000th TT. Limited to 500 units worldwide and available in both Coupe and Roadster guises, the Audi TTS competition is offered in two exclusive ...
Old headboards seem to abound, thanks to people upgrading their beds to a larger size, getting tired of their bedroom design, and moving but not wanting to take old, heavy bedframes with them. They're a dime a dozen (or close to it) at used ...
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Disney Paint’s distinctive collection of colors is grouped into palettes designed to give children options at every stage of style. $13.47 per quart/$27.97 per gallon at Walmart Colors to Begin With Use these soft, soothing shades ...
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Foreign-invested paint companies in Vietnam are putting pressure on local manufacturers. The Vietnam Paint and Ink Association said the country has an annual total output of 250 million litres of paint, including 180 million litres of ...
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From recessed troffers to circular pendants to suspended lighting fixtures, GE's Lumination™ LED Luminaires, a product of GE ecomaginationSM, continue to push the boundaries of indoor LED lighting systems. Ultra-thin and elegant, ...
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Apogee Enterprises, Inc. announced on Aug. 7, 2013 that its Apogee Wausau Group, Inc. subsidiary, doing business as Wausau Window and Wall Systems, has acquired the assets of Benchmark Sales Agency, Inc., doing business as Custom Window ...
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