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The Strength and Resilience of Swan Secure Fasteners Now at Nail Gun Depot

Nail Gun Depot welcomes the new addition of Swan Secure stainless steel fasteners to their extensive line. - October 16, 2009 - Nail Gun Depot

Bailey Tools & Supply, Inc. Purchases the Assets of Indianapolis Distributor Capitol Contractors Supply

Bailey Tools & Supply, Inc. has purchased the assets of Indianapolis distributor Capitol Drilling & Contractors Supply. - October 16, 2009 - Bailey Tools

‘Little House on the Prairie: the Musical’ Volunteers on a Habitat for Humanity Project in the Twin Cities

Actress Melissa Gilbert and the cast and crew of 'Little House on the Prairie: The Musical' partner with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity to spruce up St. Paul home. - October 15, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

Realtors Lacking Green Listings Can Now List Their Name and Website

As the green real estate market slowly grows, there's still many green Realtors and Brokers that don't have any green homes to list - yet many are still looking for the exposure their truly deserve for all their green commitment and added green education. - October 15, 2009 - Listed Green LLC

TeleType Truck GPS Product Line Expands to include Canada

TeleType to include Canadian truck routing for it’s North American WorldNav Truck GPS product line. The company offers several GPS models specifically designed for truck drivers. The WorldNav portable truck GPS models feature navigation software which allows truck drivers to create routes based on the exact size and weight of their vehicles. The new software offers U.S. and Canadian truck routes, truck stop listings, CAT scales, and offers multiple point routing. - October 15, 2009 - TeleType Co.

NewProductHelp.com at the Forefront of Marketing Efforts for New Painting Accessory

Raleigh G., a South Carolina-based inventor, has opted to contract South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent his Paint Deflectors invention to industry. A simple yet effective new product sure to resonate with professional and do-it-yourself painters alike, the Paint... - October 15, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.

Insulation Market in Netherlands

Global Research & Data Services published recently a market analysis about the insulation market in Netherlands. - October 15, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services

Gafcon Selected as Project Manager for Landmark Berlin Wall Memorial Project in Los Angeles

Original Berlin Wall segments to be erected along Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Cold War icon. - October 14, 2009 - Gafcon Inc.

Plumber Secrets Revealed: Seven Mission Critical Plumbing Tips to Keep Your Family's House Running Smoothly

Since 1946 LJ Brown Plumbing has been providing plumbing services to the North Side of Chicago and the Near North Chicago suburbs. David Bogot, company President, says early winter and the holiday season are especially hard on homes' plumbing. Over the years LJ Brown plumbers have developed a 7 point plumbing safety check that can head off problems before they turn into emergency plumbing calls. - October 14, 2009 - Leonard J. Brown Plumbing, Inc.

Randr Inc Would Like to Announce the Latest Release of Their 2nd Derivative Rental Portal. The Rental Portal is One of Randr Inc's EBusiness Suites.

Randr Inc would like to announce the latest release of their 2nd Derivative Rental Portal. The Rental Portal is one of Randr Inc's free Open Source EBusiness Suites (EBS). It is a full function back office transaction system and a true web application for equipment rental (for hire) companies. - October 14, 2009 - Randr, Inc.

Ethernet Extension Experts Goes Airborne with WiFi Addition to Its Lineup

Powerful, Flexible WiFi Access Point Helps Customers Cut Costs…and Cut the Cord. - October 14, 2009 - Ethernet Extension Experts

Jeff Benton Homes Recognized for Growth in Down Economy

Builder magazine's August 2009 issue recognized Jeff Benton Homes (JBH) for its growth during the current economic downturn. While the 2008 housing market is off by 23.5 percent, JBH had its best month in its 22-year history. Even among the top-200 builders in the country, Jeff Benton was one of the few builders to increase both revenue and closings during that period. - October 14, 2009 - Jeff Benton Homes

Basonas Construction Corp Gives the Browns Companies Building a Facelift

Designed by Paul R. Allen it is a quaint building in the neighborhood of Midtown South. - October 14, 2009 - Basonas Construction Corp

Lennar Hires Jasmine Scott as Willowcove at Nocatee New Home Consultant

Scott will be working alongside New Home Consultant Cal Williams at the brand new community. - October 14, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division

USBCI Connects with Homeowners to Provide Answers to Defective Drywall Questions

A discussion panel comprised of 15 top experts which is “Open to the Public” allows homeowners to get their questions answered on defective Chinese drywall, its effects to property values and health concerns. - October 13, 2009 - USBCI

Lennar Announces Its Newest Community Tryon Place in Raleigh, North Carolina

Thirty Home Sites Now Officially Open for Sale - October 11, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division

Nov 1: Nominate a Nonprofit or Family in Need for DryHome’s “Free Roof for the Holidays” Program

DryHome Roofing and Siding, a Sterling, Va.-based roofing company, continues its tradition of giving. For the 6th year, DryHome is giving a free roof away this holiday season to a Northern Virginia individual, family or nonprofit in need. - October 11, 2009 - DryHome Roofing and Siding

Thermablok® Welcomes Sprint to the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2009 Solar Decathlon Team

Sprint joins a distinguished roster of corporate benefactors like Tampa-based Thermablok to sponsor this year’s competitors, who represent 20 universities from around the world, all vying to design, construct and operate the most aesthetic, energy-efficient, and self-sustaining solar-powered house. - October 10, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.

Cartee-Berry Wins Grand Prize in SDS/2 Solid Steel Competition

Cartee-Berry & Associates is proud to announce that it has won a grand prize in the commercial category of the 2009 Design Data SDS/2 Solid Steel Competition. The company received the award for its steel detailing work on the Cyber Innovation Center, a state-of-the art research park located in... - October 10, 2009 - Cartee-Berry & Associates, LLC

Mark of Excellence Remodeling Introduces New Home Maintenance Club

Mark of Excellence Remodeling, an award winning New Jersey remodeling company, is taking their customer service one step further and introducing their new Home Maintenance Club. The goal of this new club is to help families keep homes maintained and energy efficient. Using the NJ Clean Energy... - October 10, 2009 - Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc.

Global Trade of Wood Chips Down 26% in 2009 as Pulpmills Reduce Production Worldwide, Reports Wood Resources International

The international financial crisis has put a damper on global trade of wood chips used for pulp manufacturing in 2009, reports Wood Resources International. The biggest decline has been in shipments from Australia, South Africa and Uruguay to Japan. - October 09, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC

Lennar Jacksonville President Barbara Moore Named Woman of Influence by Jacksonville Business Journal

The Jacksonville Business Journal recently named Lennar Jacksonville Division President Barbara Moore as one of their Women of Influence at its 6th Annual Women of Influence Awards Program. The publication recognizes the contributions of First Coast women in the Northeast Florida business... - October 09, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division

Discovery Channel Features the Vyouz Network’s Reuse Websites

Discovery Real Time’s new TV series “the nations favourite builder” takes up the challenge of helping families enhance their homes for very little cash. Reclamation experts find everything they need by rummaging through skips (dumpsters in the US) and builders cast offs and using... - October 08, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd

Three Steps to Receiving Your Court Awarded Judgment

With a little hard work and determination, judgment owners can get the money awarded to them by the courts. It’s as easy as 1-locating the debtor, even if they’ve moved out of state; 2-finding the assets by searching public databases; and 3-seizing the assets and discharging the judgment. - October 08, 2009 - Interstate Judgment Recovery Specialists

Construction Digital Magazine Investigates: New Global Infrastructure Poised to Reenergize Economy

As the definitive magazine for construction leaders, the October issue of Construction Digital also looks at companies at the forefront and other industry heavyweights - October 08, 2009 - Construction Digital magazine

Shingle Masters Roofing & Construction Services, Inc. Appoints Global Vision’s to Provide Online Marketing, SEO, and Hosting for Its Firm

Shingle Masters mission is to provide prompt quality of service and customer satisfaction. Through online marketing Global Vision's will reach out to internet users and provide message. - October 07, 2009 - Global Visions

Storm Smart 'We Care' Winner Well-Deserving Englewood Family

The 'We Care' program is intended to provide free hurricane protection to a Southwest homeowner, based on need, during the 2009 Hurricane Season. This month's winner is Mr. Ed Kensey, who's compelling story prompted immediate action from Storm Smart. - October 07, 2009 - Storm Smart

Mackilwean Turf Farm Harvests N.C. Centipede for Public Sale Eastern, N.C.

Mackilwean Turf farm is the only farm in Eastern N.C. that harvests centipede seed available for sale to the public. - October 07, 2009 - Mackilwean Turf Farm, Inc.

Local ServiceMaster Franchise Wins National Award

ServiceMaster Clean has recognized the owner of ServiceMaster of Greater Dallas & North Texas, Larry Hutson, with an Achiever Award. - October 06, 2009 - ServiceMaster of Greater Dallas & North Texas

Balfour Resource Group Helps Neonatal Intensive Care Patients Transfer Safely to New Facility

Moving over 60 premature and ill babies from an existing neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to a new, expanded facility is a delicate operation. On September 23, Balfour Resource Group coordinated “moving day” at Women & Infants’ Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island,... - October 05, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction

U S Building Consultants, Inc. Considers Homeowners the Winners with New Certified Protocols

The homeowners wanted back the value of their homes and they wanted assurance that the fix was not going to be a band-aid type repair. Armed with this information, USBCI and the DDIA launched a six month pursuit in designing a cost effective protocol that would insure homeowners would only have to go through this nightmare once. Spending 90% of the time on the solution and 10 % of the time on the problem. - October 05, 2009 - USBCI

The Time to Prepare for Earthquakes is Before It Starts to Shake

Julian Construction Urges Homeowners to Ensure Their Houses Are Properly Secured to Their Foundations - October 04, 2009 - Julian Construction

Florida Steel Buildings Quotes Now Available on CitySteelBuildings.com

Free Florida steel building quotes are available on CitySteelBuildings.com. The online steel building portal provides users in Florida with free, no-obligation steel building quotes. - October 03, 2009 - City Steel Buildings

Royal Oaks Building Group Offers Homes in Churchill

Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has started new construction at Churchill, a community development located in Knightdale, N.C. Six inventory homes are currently available for sale in Churchill, and pre-sale opportunities are available,... - October 03, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC

Albion Supply Smart Systems for Shufflebottom

More than 14,000m of cold rolled purlin and rail steelwork has been erected in an extension to Smart Systems offices, warehouse and manufacturing plant located in Yatton, North Somerset. Custom cold roll forming manufacturer, Albion Sections, provided Z-section and accessories to specialist steel... - October 03, 2009 - Albion Sections Ltd

T W Design Received National Re-Certification as a Women's Business Enterprise

T W Design, a 27 year old family owned and operated business specializing in design & construction for; exhibits, museums, corporate events, themed environments, retail and outdoor media, received national re-certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Council Southwest, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). - October 02, 2009 - T W Design

Brad and Sons Construction Launches Their New Corporate Web Site

Brad and Sons Construction launches their new corporate web site with web site design and hosting provider, AutoWeb Technologies. - October 02, 2009 - AutoWeb Technologies

Exports of Wood Chips from Australia Have Declined 28% in 2009 But the Country is Still the Largest Chip Exporter in the World, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly

Australia, the world’s largest chip exporter, has reduced Eucalyptus and pine chip exports substantially in 2009 due to weak pulp markets in Japan. In the domestic market, pulpwood prices have increased over 13% in US dollars this year as the Australian currency has strengthened, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - October 01, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC

Max® USA Corporation Full Line is Now Offered at Nail Gun Depot

Max produced Japan's first small-sized stapler, hand tacker , and drafting machine and since offers an extensive line of construction tools. - October 01, 2009 - Nail Gun Depot

Acoustiblok Provdes Kennel Neighbors with Peace and Quiet, and Kennel Owners with Peace of Mind

Building or retrofitting a kennel can present some unique challenges for dog-loving entrepreneurs, but if engineered properly a kennel can and should be an affordable, quiet, and neighbor-friendly facility. Acoustiblok went in to this Iowa kennel, and saved the kennel owner from shutting down. - September 30, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.

CMT Worldwide Announces Dulhunty Power Ltd. Titan Distribution Pole License Agreement

CMT Worldwide and Dulhunty Power Ltd have entered into a definitive agreement to license the Titan Pole Manufacturing Rights for Australia & New Zealand. The Titan Poles will meet the strong Australian demand for fireproof, environmentally sensitive, low carbon footprint poles. Dulhunty will open their full scale manufacturing plant in Geelong, VIC in early 2010. - September 30, 2009 - CMT Worldwide, LLC

Fyfe Co. LLC Awarded Patent for Reinforcing Connector

On August 18, 2009, Fyfe Co LLC was awarded a United States Patent for Connectors for Reinforcing the Attachment among Structural Components (US Patent No. 7,574,840 B1) - September 30, 2009 - Fyfe Co. LLC

Highlight Homes of Georgia Extends a Helping Hand

Local Builder Offers Aid to Atlanta Area Flood Victims. - September 27, 2009 - Highlight Homes, LLC

Lennar Releases New Townhomes at Hawthorne Ridge Community in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Homebuilder’s Liberty Townhomes feature 1,471 square feet and start at $125,990 - September 27, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division

Tom Booth of Hardin Construction Company Named to Leadership Raleigh

Hardin Construction Company LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com) has announced that Tom Booth, vice president and general manager for Hardin Construction Company’s Raleigh office, has been chosen to participate in Leadership Raleigh. Leadership Raleigh is a program of the Greater Raleigh Chamber... - September 27, 2009 - Hardin Construction Company

Flooring Markets in Germany, Poland, France, Italy, UK, Spain, Netherlands and Belgium

Today, Global Research & Data Services is going to publish several market analyses about flooring markets in European countries. We offer you the following market analyses: Flooring - Germany Flooring - Poland Flooring - France Flooring - Italy Flooring - UK Flooring - Spain Flooring -... - September 25, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services