It is hard to argue that hardwood flooring, derived from rapidly renewable trees, is one of the greenest floor covering options available. But is it worth selling that aspect of the floor? For residential consumers, a floor's sustainable ...
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Sometimes a deal is not as good as it can appear, LED Canada explains how bypassing proper certification can lead to big headaches. All electrical products sold in Canada are required to have one of ETL, cULus or CSA safety certification. ...
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Inphi Corp of Santa Clara, CA, USA, a provider of high-speed mixed-signal ICs for the communications and computing markets, says that Nicholas Brathwaite has joined its board of directors. "We are excited about his in-depth knowledge and ...
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German carmaker The Volkswagen Group is planning to electrify all vehicles in its portfolio by 2018. As a part of this initiative, the company will initially introduce a total of 14 models from several Group brands with electric or hybrid ...
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The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) has kicked off its free training program for Australian small and medium businesses on how to save on energy costs. The program will initially be going to 30 locations across ...
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Shaw Industries Group, Inc. will build a new facility in Bartow County to manufacture modular carpet tiles. The company is expected to make an $85 million investment in Georgia and create 500 new jobs. ...
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Anyone in the bedding industry can now access the Sleep Geek website to learn the latest on connecting with customers and increasing sales. Leggett & Platt's Bedding Group has revamped its Sleep Geek website to give industry players ...
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Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists (KRTS) and CarriersEdge have teamed up to develop a new online training program for entry-level drivers and carriers. The program, dubbed the KRTS Online Training Highway, will be introduced Sept. ...
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Argentina’s Global Compact Network (pactoglobal) and Sustainable Textile Center has launched the ‘Code of Conduct and Handbook of Textile and Fashion’. Miguel Angel Gardetti, the Director of Sustainable Textile ...
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Ride sharing app Sidecar is advising its drivers to steer clear of San Francisco International Airport after officials there started issuing citations to drivers for picking up and dropping off passengers. "We've heard rumblings that ...
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The following is a joint statement by the Department of State, the Department of Labor, and the Office of the United States Trade Representative: Today, the United States is outlining next steps in a longstanding effort to address in a ...
NAPA, Calif. -- To say integrating natural gas trucks into your fleet involves a lengthy learning curve is an understatement. Just ask Mike DelBovo, president of Saddle Creek Transportation, which is currently designing its fourth ...
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One year ago, with the world’s main sports event about to take place in London, The Dow Chemical Company presented an innovative and more sustainable solution to enable the completion of the Olympic Stadium as originally planned by ...
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Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has formalized an agreement with General Motors Co. (GM) to develop a 12-week elective training program for UTI students. The program will first be available at UTI's Avondale campus. UTI provides ...
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The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) has teamed up with the Kamloops/Thompson School District to help promote careers in the trucking industry to young people and to develop their skills for a career in trucking. The partnership will ...
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