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Progress Continues on Iowa State’s Solar Decathlon Entry
An important piece to the energy-efficient design of the Interlock House, Iowa State University’s Solar Decathlon entry, fell into place when the structure was insulated with BioBased Insulation® on Earth Day. BioBased Insulation® manufactures and markets spray polyurethane foam... - April 26, 2009 - BioBased Insulation
Griptite Turns 88
Grip-Tite Manufacturing Company has turned 88 years old. Founded in Winterset, Iowa in 1921, the company has been manufacturing earth anchoring and foundation stabilization products for 88 years. The company is best known today for the Grip-Tite® Wall Anchor System. In the early years,... - April 25, 2009 - Grip-Tite Manufacturing
Surface Consulting Completes Smallwood Project
Christopher O’Guin, President of Surface Consulting is pleased to announce the completion of the façade for a luxury home at The Estuary at Grey Oaks in Naples. O’Guin collaborated with BCB Homes to provide an exquisite exterior with references to the Spanish Revival style... - April 24, 2009 - Surface Consulting
E&B Paving Promotes Jason Richmond to Business Development Position
E&B Paving, Inc., an Anderson, Ind.-based asphalt and concrete paving contracting firm, announced Jason Richmond, 32, has been promoted to Corporate Business Development Manager, a new position at the company. He will be responsible for identifying, securing and managing business development... - April 23, 2009 - E&B Paving, Inc.
Skylift Lands the Leading Role with Bennylite
Following the successful launch of Bennylite’s new film lighting unit at the prestigious British Society of Cinematographers Show, Nationwide Platforms’ vehicle mount division, Skylift, has designed and manufactured a bespoke frame enabling the lighting unit to be used on their 44, 50... - April 22, 2009 - Nationwide Platforms
Homeowners Can Earn Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Upgrades
Expanded provisions in existing programs now make it possible for homeowners to earn up to $1,500 in tax credits for energy-efficient improvements. BioBased Insulation® can help homeowners qualify. - April 17, 2009 - BioBased Insulation
Roto-Rooter Seeks Submissions for Upcoming Book
Roto-Rooter on the Lookout for Strange, Weird and True Plumbing Tales. - April 17, 2009 - Roto-Rooter
PCA Award Wise Property Care for Damp & Timber Innovation
PCA (Property Care Assocaition) award Wise Property Care for its excellence in damp proofing, woodworm and dry & wet rot innovation. - April 17, 2009 - Wise Property Care
CounterCrete Announces GreenCrete Countertop Availability
CounterCrete is pleased to introduce their new line of quality countertops to the marketplace. The new GreenCrete series is CounterCrete’s new environmentally friendly countertops that are now in production. GreenCrete countertops are integrated with 100% recycled glass and a cement binder that produces an eye catching finish and is a great addition to any home or business. GreenCrete surfaces can also be used as table tops, bathroom partitions, floors, wall coverings. - April 16, 2009 - CounterCrete, LLC
Air Conditioning Austin Rebates
Air Conditioning in Austin has several rebates that are offered to home owners. - April 15, 2009 - Texas Air Conditioning Specialist
Ijams Nature Visitor Center Shines with Eco Floors by Perfect Polish
Use of Polished Concrete Flooring Aligns with Ijams Environmental Mission - April 15, 2009 - Concrete Polishing Technologies
Soy Seal® for Gaps & Cracks Now Available Nationwide at Homedepot.com
Soy Seal® for Gaps & Cracks, the first consumer product from the makers of BioBased Insulation®, is now available at homedepot.com. The six-pack of 16-oz. cans retails for $29.98. BioBased Insulation®, the industry leader in bio-based spray polyurethane foam insulation for... - April 11, 2009 - BioBased Insulation
DAVACO’S Merchandising Team Executes a Brand's Strategy at Store Level. Company Provides Visual Merchandising Expertise for Soft-Line Manufacturers.
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, recently announced that the company’s brand development division continues to offer full-service and supplemental merchandise coordinator programs for national soft-line brands. - April 10, 2009 - DAVACO, Inc.
Eco G Painters, a San Diego Painting Contractor Helping Coordinate Your Color Scheme
San Diego painting contractor, Eco G Painters, provides interactive color selector online. - April 09, 2009 - Eco G Painters
DAVACO Highlights Satisfaction Guarantee. Retail Services Company Assures Quality Execution of High-Volume Programs.
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that the company continues to extend a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee to its retail and restaurant clients on all work performed by DAVACO. - April 04, 2009 - DAVACO, Inc.
Damp Proofing Training from Property Trade Body
Damp proofing training has just gotten better from Property Trade Body - PCA (Property Care Association) - April 04, 2009 - Wise Property Care
E&B Paving Receives 15 Industry Awards for Recent Projects
E&B Paving, Inc., an Anderson, Ind.-based asphalt and concrete paving contracting firm, received 15 awards during the first quarter of 2009 for its work on transportation construction projects throughout Indiana. At its annual World of Asphalt Conference earlier this month, the National... - April 03, 2009 - E&B Paving, Inc.
Kuiken Brothers Helps Homeowners Choose Products That Can Qualify for $1,500 Energy Tax Credit
There’s good news for homeowners looking to save energy while improving the comfort, beauty and value of their homes. - April 03, 2009 - Kuiken Brothers Company, Inc
Immaculate PowerWashing 10% Off in the Month of April
For the month of April 2009, Immaculate PowerWashing will be running a special deal in which old and new customers alike are eligible for a one time only 10% discount off on full building exterior power washing. - April 01, 2009 - Immaculate PowerWashing
Federal Economic Stimulus for Energy Efficiency Bolsters Growth Opportunities for Simpson Air
The energy-efficient portion of the Economic Stimulus Plan provides a win win for both homeowners and local businesses The plan provides homeowners with a $1500 tax credit towards the purchase of high-efficient HVAC systems while local company's selling and installing such system can continue to grow. - April 01, 2009 - Simpson Air
Michigan Company Cleaning Out the Aftermath of the Foreclosure Crisis
Foreclosure Cleanout PRO Brings Professional Property Cleanout, Maintenance, and Repair Services to the Southeastern Michigan Real Estate Market. - March 30, 2009 - Foreclosure Cleanout PRO
Graco® Launches New Fine Finish Spray Packages
Graco introduces new Merkur™ high-performance spray packages for fine finish applications. These improved spray packages are designed to outlast and outperform other packages in their class. “The new features on these spray packages offer greater precision and increase efficiency to... - March 28, 2009 - Graco Inc
Sharper Impressions Painting Expands to Dallas, Texas
Sharper Impressions Painting welcomes Carter Hines to their Dallas, Texas Location. - March 27, 2009 - Sharper Impressions Painting
Fensec to Expand Customer Service Capabilities with SRB Security Acquisition
Fensec Pty Ltd have officially finalised their acquisition of Perth-based SRB Security. - March 27, 2009 - Fensec Pty Ltd
Eco G Painters Takes a Healthy Step in Green House Painting San Diego
Eco G Painters in San Diego, CA takes initiative in paint contracting by using eco-friendly paint products. - March 26, 2009 - Eco G Painters
First Bioenergy Flex Fuel Furnaces Made in U.S.A. Revealed at HPB Expo Clean European Technology Now in U.S. - Made Furnaces
The WoodMaster Flex Fuel Series indoor furnace, which will be manufactured by Northwest Manufacturing of Red Lake Falls, Minn., was revealed at the 2009 Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Expo in Reno, NV last week. These thermal storage boilers will be the first U.S.-manufactured furnaces that allow homeowners to use cord wood, wood chips and/or wood pellets for home heating with high efficiency and low emissions. - March 26, 2009 - Northwest Manufacturing
The Basement Doctor Helps Homeless Animals
Ron Greenbaum, aka The Basement Doctor, is doing more than just fixing basements these days; he is helping homeless animals at CHA Animal Shelter. “There are so many ways to help out,” say Mr. Greenbaum. “It’s a great way to give back to the community and feel good about... - March 26, 2009 - The Basement Doctor
Tampa, Florida Business Changing Names
Solarity Glass Tinting, a Clearwater, FL based glass coating & tinting business has officially changed its name today to Florida Professional Window Films (FPWF). "It was basically a marketing decision on my end," says Russell Livernois, owner of FPWF, "The world of window films... - March 24, 2009 - Florida Professional Window Films, co
Brick Pavers Save Customers Thousands
Brick pavers are an excellent alternative to stamped or regular concrete. With the versatility of pavers, the possibilities are endless. Used in all types of applications, patios, driveway, walkways and even roadway use, pavers are the answer when it comes to cost and longevity. OBRY Brick & Landscape LTD. specializes in paver design and installation. If you like saving money and get the best out of a hardscape, than brick pavers are your answer. - March 23, 2009 - OBRY Brick & Landscape LTD.
Five Star Painting Expands Within Colorado
Lisa Beresford joins forces to expand Colorado franchise. - March 20, 2009 - Five Star Painting
Five Star Franchisee Expands Into Virginia
Bill McElyea joins Five Star with his franchise purchase in the Virginia market. - March 20, 2009 - Five Star Painting
Rosendin Electric Receives First Place Honors for Safety with AGC Construction Safety Excellence Award
Rosendin Electric Only California Contractor Tapped for Specialty Division with Top Honors in Construction Site Safety. - March 19, 2009 - Rosendin Electric
Five Star Painting Hopes to Use the Canadian Government's Home Renovations Tax Credit as an Opportunity for Greater Growth
To stimulate the economy, the Canadian Government reinstates a tax credit for home renovations. - March 18, 2009 - Five Star Painting
Roto-Rooter Names Cincinnati’s EMG as Agency of Record
Greater Cincinnati’s Largest Public Relations Firm to Implement National Initiatives. - March 18, 2009 - Roto-Rooter
Abelard Donates New Roof Through Habitat for Humanity
Anthony Delmedico, President of Abelard Construction, helps hard working, low-income family during tough economic times through Habitat for Humanity’s “A Brush with Kindness” Program. - March 18, 2009 - Abelard Construction
Universal Wrecking Corp Proudly Announces Another Accident Free Year
Universal Wrecking Corp (UWC), a diversified demolition, wrecking and scrap metal recycling contractor, is proud to announce another accident and incident free year. This ability to have zero reportables on the OSHA 300 form is due to the strong commitment UWC has to employee safety. From... - March 17, 2009 - Universal Wrecking Corp
Universal Wrecking Corp. Completes Demolition of Facility in Virginia
Universal Wrecking Corp., a premier demolition, scrap metal recycling and wrecking contractor that operates on a nationwide basis, completed the demolition of a large facility in Virginia. The goal of the demolition project was to demolish the buildings and structures on the site in a safe and... - March 17, 2009 - Universal Wrecking Corp
The MACK Group, LLC Completes Plaster Silica Removal within Active Laboratory Facility
The MACK Group, LLC, a premier asbestos abatement, mold, lead, biological, chemical and demolition contractor recently completed the removal of plaster silica ceiling and walls within an active laboratory facility in New Jersey. A large Fortune 500 pharmaceutical client needed 15,000 square feet... - March 17, 2009 - The Mack Group, LLC
Rosendin Electric Receives Intel’s Preferred Quality Supplier Award
Rosendin Receives Prestigious Preferred Provider Award for Fourth Consecutive Year. - March 15, 2009 - Rosendin Electric
Tighten Your Pipes, Tighten Your Wallet with "Fix a Leak Week"
American Leak Detection in Dallas/Fort Worth Helps Consumers Save Money with Simple Home Repairs. - March 14, 2009 - American Leak Detection
Dixie HomeCrafters Announces Giant Home Makeover Sweepstakes
As one of the fastest growing home improvement companies in America, Dixie HomeCrafters is offering homeowners a new product to advance energy conservation. Diamond Barrier™ is a state-of-the art reflective insulation product that blocks radiant heat from home attics, allowing homeowners to... - March 14, 2009 - Dixie HomeCrafters
Diamond Barrier™ Technology Helps Advance Energy Conservation
As one of the fastest growing home improvement companies in America, Dixie HomeCrafters is offering homeowners a new product to advance energy conservation. Diamond Barrier™ is a state-of-the art reflective insulation product that blocks radiant heat from home attics, allowing homeowners to... - March 14, 2009 - Dixie HomeCrafters
Dixie Super Windows Help Advance Energy Conservation
As one of the fastest growing home improvement companies in America, Dixie HomeCrafters is proud to offer homeowners a new product to advance energy conservation. Dixie HomeCrafters’ Super Windows are engineered and built to give homeowners the highest possible thermal performance. They allow... - March 14, 2009 - Dixie HomeCrafters
Accent Construction Releases 2009 Green Design Guide
Accent Construction, a Triangle-based commercial construction company focused on environmentally-friendly tenant finish, has announced the release of their 2009 Green Design Cost Comparison Guide. The 16 page guide provides an easy to understand, side-by-side look at standard building systems and... - March 14, 2009 - Accent Construction
Super Power Tracker™ Helps Advance Energy Conservation
As one of the fastest growing home improvement companies in America, Dixie HomeCrafters is proud to offer homeowners a new product to advance energy conservation. The Super Power Tracker™ is a home energy monitor that shows you what your household's electricity consumption is from moment to... - March 14, 2009 - Dixie HomeCrafters
Partners S&S Electric and Mercedes Homes Honored with National TechHome Awards
Awarded ‘Home of the Year’ and ‘Community of the Year’ Distinctions from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). - March 13, 2009 - S&S Electric
Air 1 Heating Now Carrying Mitsubishi Electric HVAC Advanced Products
Air 1 Heating has chosen Mitsubishi Electric’s Mr. Slim split-ductless cooling and heating systems to add to their product line for Commercial and Residential customer installations and service. - March 13, 2009 - Air 1 Heating, Inc.
Surface Consulting Completes the Exterior of Lutgert Home on Venetian Bay
Surface Consulting is pleased to announce its involvement in the completion of a prominent residence on Venetian Bay. Utilizing specialty stuccos that bring authentic European character to home exteriors, the Naples-based company recently finished the exterior surface of the luxury home built for... - March 13, 2009 - Surface Consulting
Five Star Painting Ranked as One of the Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies in Utah Valley
Utah Valley Business Q Magazine ranks Five Star Painting amongst the fastest growing companies in Utah Valley. - March 13, 2009 - Five Star Painting
3M's New DI-NOC Finishes Provide Low Cost Solutions to Gaming Industry
3M DI-NOC Architectural Finishes is a new product that provides a low cost solution to enhancing and modernizing the appearance of slot machines and gaming consoles. DI-NOC is a vinyl film that simulates different woods, granites, marbles, and just about anything else that is self-adhering and can... - March 12, 2009 - Interior Design Solutions