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Storm Smart Industries Received Recognition from Lee County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida has recognized Storm Smart Industries with an official Resolution. This recognition comes on the heels of the Corporate Award presented to Storm Smart at last month’s Governor’s Hurricane Conference. - June 20, 2007 - Storm Smart
Storm Smart Industries Named to Inaugural Inc. Magazine 5000 List
In yet another accolade, Storm Smart has been named to Inc. Magazine’s first ever Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing privately owned companies in the United States. This is the second time Storm Smart has been recognized by the magazine, having also been named to the 2006 Inc. 500... - June 20, 2007 - Storm Smart
Weathered Stone™ Improves Stone and Leather Panels
Improved stone and leather panels will create less waste. - June 20, 2007 - Weathered Stone
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction President Receives Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist Designation
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction has announced that John Sperath, president of the company, has received a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation from the National Home Builders Association. To receive the CAPS designation, Sperath was required to complete a three-day program... - June 16, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Announces New Employee
John Sperath, president of Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, a fully licensed residential contracting company, has announced that Tim Biggs has joined the company as a sales coordinator. In this position, Biggs will be responsible for overseeing the company’s exteriors division and... - June 13, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Receives Guildmaster Award
John Sperath, president of Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, a fully licensed residential contracting company, has announced that the company has received the 2007 Guildmaster Award presented by GuildQuality Incorporated. The Guildmaster Award, presented annually, recognizes building... - June 07, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Receives 2007 Star Award For Best Exterior Facelift
John Sperath, president of Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, has announced that the company has received the 2007 Star Award for Best Exterior Facelift from the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. A panel of expert judges from within the industry selected the winners. Blue Ribbon... - May 31, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
Hub Plumbing & Mechanical Rolls Out its Signature Red Carpet Service in MetroWest Boston
Can you imagine your plumber rolling out a red carpet and donning booties to protect your floors? Or Real 24 service, with fully licensed technicians ready to respond to plumbing emergencies any hour of the day or night, every day of the year? - May 27, 2007 - Hub Plumbing & Mechanical
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Receives 2007 Star Award For Best Attic Over $100,000
John Sperath, president of Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, has announced that the company has received the 2007 Star Award for Best Attic Over $100,000 from the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. A panel of expert judges from within the industry selected the winners. Blue... - May 23, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
Weathered Stone™ Column Install Premieres on SplashCast
Bendable Stone Column Installs Have Never Before Been Available for Public Viewing. - May 20, 2007 - Weathered Stone
Guardian Garages Celebrates Anniversary with Half-Price Savings
Guardian Garages, one of California’s leading garage floor coating specialists, announced today a limited time special for Orange County residents. To celebrate their 20th year in business, they are offering a half price special on their signature epoxy floor coating. Guardian Garages is... - May 19, 2007 - Trans Exec
Storm Smart Industries Receives Award from Governor Charlie Crist
The annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference Awards Banquet, held in Fort Lauderdale Wednesday evening, concluded with Fort Myers-based Storm Smart Industries receiving the ‘Corporate Award’ presented to Storm Smart Industries President Brian Rist. Nominated by staff members of the... - May 17, 2007 - Storm Smart
Des Moines, Iowa Handyman Launches New Web Site
Handy Guy, a professional handyman service based out of Des Moines, IA, announced today the launch of a new web site, http://www.handymandesmoines.com. With over 25 years of handyman experience, Handy Guy offers the expertise of a plumber, electrician, roofer and more. - May 16, 2007 - Handy Guy
Sign Companies Online Releases Its New Message Board
Sign Companies Online Releases its Long awaited message board and New Radio Campain. - May 14, 2007 - Sign Companies Online
Eastern Refinishing - Bathtub Reglazing Specialists Introduce Hot Tub, Spa and Swimming Pool Restoration
Eastern Refinishing Inc., the largest bathtub and tile refinishing company in North America, in operation for nearly 35 years, has just expanded its product line to include hot tub, spa and swimming pool restoration. Hawk Laboratories, an industry leader in refinishing products, which Eastern Refinishing uses exclusively, has used its extensive knowledge database to develop an array of premium pool, hot tub and spa refinishing products to suit any application. - May 11, 2007 - Eastern Refinishing Inc.
Hub Plumbing & Mechanical Rolls Out the Red Carpet on the South Shore, Including Real 24/7 Service
South Shore residents are in for a treat formerly reserved for Bostonians… Can you imagine your plumber rolling out a red carpet to protect your floors? Or real 24 service, with fully licensed technicians ready to respond to plumbing emergencies any hour of the day or night, every day of the... - May 05, 2007 - Hub Plumbing & Mechanical
Looking to Leave Lasting Impression
Driveway Impressions is Looking to Make Some Noise With its One-of-a-Kind Decorative Asphalt Technology - April 28, 2007 - Driveway Impressions
Masters Touch Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Masters Touch Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Open House on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - April 15, 2007 - Masters Touch
Weathered Stone™: The Perfect Complement to a Man Space
Weathered Stone™ will transform a ho-hum room into a haven of masculinity. - April 11, 2007 - Weathered Stone
Who’s that Knocking at Your Door? Know the Pros.
John Wood, the founder and CEO of Hub Plumbing & Mechanical in Dorchester, MA, offers some tips on picking the pros, distinguishing reputable professional service providers from rip off artists. - April 07, 2007 - Hub Plumbing & Mechanical
Diamond Glass Provide Solution to No Smoking Ban
A Crawley based company in West Sussex believes it has the solution to the No Smoking ban. - April 04, 2007 - Diamond Glass & Windows Ltd
New Durra-Core™ Adhesive Makes Weathered Stone™ a Practical Flooring and Countertop Option
Weathered Stone™ is not just for vertical surfaces, the new Durra-Core™ Adhesive hardens and waterproofs Weathered Stone™ from the inside out. Durra-Core™ Adhesive is a two part epoxy designed to saturate the product. While still wet, the Durra-Core™ Adhesive will... - March 30, 2007 - Weathered Stone
Monarch Wants to Know: How Bad is Your Deck?
Composite Deck & Railing Company Searches for Poor Conditioned Home Decks to be Crowned “World’s Worst” - March 27, 2007 - Monarch Decking
Georgia Door and Window Installation Company Expands to Offer Siding Installation Services
Right Angle Contracting, a local, family-owned door and window installation company, has expanded their installation services to include siding installation in Cherokee, Cobb, Bartow, Gwinnett, and surrounding counties. “James Hardie® siding is low-maintenance and protects your home... - March 24, 2007 - Right Angle Contracting
Blue World Pools Offer the Best Home Relaxation Option
Blue World Pools is one of the leading swimming pool dealers in the United States. Getting a swimming pool installed will give the customer the option of having and endless vacation at any time one wishes to. The excellent installation, service and financing facilities offered to customers at Blue... - March 22, 2007 - Blue World Pools
RoofBuyer.com Incorporates New Marketing Services from SEO Firm
RoofBuyer.com incorporates new Internet marketing services with the help of professional SEO firm Keith Cash Associates - March 05, 2007 - Roofbuyer.com
New State of the Art Lead Generation System for Sign Companies
SignCompaniesOnLine.Com announced today the release of its revised internet based Sign Company search site. The improved version offers sign advertisers detailed information on all companies and individuals clicking on their site advertisements. Advertisers receive a prospect “Business... - February 27, 2007 - Sign Companies Online
New Color Trends for 2007
What the interior decorators are telling their clients about new colors for 2007 - February 24, 2007 - Jaworski Coatings
Weathered Stone™: Natural Stone’s New Competition
Weathered Stone™ the World’s First Bendable Stone is a hand made stone and leather replica covering that is only 1/32nd of an inch thick. Weathered Stone™ can be adhered to practically all solid, interior spaces. “Weathered Stone™ can be installed over a multitude... - February 22, 2007 - Weathered Stone
Columbus Ohio Heating and Cooling Company is Causing Major Industry Changes
The Heating and Cooling Outlet in Columbus, Ohio is changing the way consumers buy furnaces and air conditioners by removing the sit down sales call from the process. Consumers just call the Heating and Cooling Outlet over the phone and get a quote on 6 different manufacturers products. Because they’re not paying sales commission, the Heating and Cooling Outlet can sell for less. For more information, c all 614-444-SAVE or go to www.heatingcoolingoutlet.com - February 19, 2007 - Heating and Cooling Outlet
Storm Smart Expands Manufacturing with Purchase of Additional Building
Storm Smart Industries, the largest hurricane protection company in Florida, has finalized the purchase of another manufacturing facility in South Fort Myers. Adjacent to their current location, the new plant provides an additional 17,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space. - January 23, 2007 - Storm Smart
Storm Smart Industries Provides Governor's Office with Industry Insight
Recognized as the largest hurricane protection company in the State of Florida, Storm Smart Industries has spread its influence to Tallahassee. With the submission of a two-page manifesto, Company President, Brian Rist, has outlined a four-pronged solution which provides for both immediate and... - January 17, 2007 - Storm Smart
Exovations to Bring Award-Winning Home Improvement to Middle Georgia
Headquartered in Metro-Atlanta, Exovations today announced the opening of its new franchise is Macon, Georgia. Opening set for Monday, January 15, 2007. - January 13, 2007 - EXOVATIONS
Storm Smart Industries Offers Resolution to Customers of Bankrupt Sarasota Shutter Company
Fort Myers, Florida: Storm Smart Industries, the largest hurricane protection company in Southwest Florida, is offering to assist customers of a hurricane protection company that has closed its doors, potentially leaving customers behind with missing deposits and unfinished work. Storm Systems,... - November 21, 2006 - Storm Smart
Storm Smart Industries Certified to Participate in 'My Safe Florida Home' Initiative
The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) has approved Storm Smart Industries as a Participating Contractor in the My Safe Florida Home Program. This program is designed to assist Florida homeowners in protecting their homes from the perils of hurricane-force winds by providing a matching grant of up to $5,000 towards those code-approved products being installed on their homes. - October 30, 2006 - Storm Smart
“Brand-Marketing” Fixture Architect Joins Kiosko as Director of Business Development
R.I.S.D.-trained retail fixture specialist to focus on fixtures and POP solutions for consumer-based clients. - September 25, 2006 - Kiosko Inc.
Roller Shutters
Roller Shutters can be used in industrial, commercial and residential safety and security of the buildings. They can be single skinned or double skinned and are available in many stylish designs as per the need of the customer. - September 17, 2006 - Kaiser Doors Ltd.
Storm Smart Creates Training Curriculum for Job Creation and Industry Standardization
In an effort to 'self-police' an industry with no training standards or curriculum, Storm Smart Industries has joined efforts with the State of Florida to create appropriate training programs and core curriculum standards for all those who will receive licensing to install code-approved hurricane protection products. - September 13, 2006 - Storm Smart
New Website for Expanding International Shopfitters
Decorespaço International Shopfitters announce the launch of their new website as part of their program of international growth. After more than 15 years of building a successful very well respected business in Portugal and abroad, Dutch founders and owners Geert Sillevis and Anneke Renes are in the process of expanding their business into a truly international enterprise. - September 06, 2006 - Decorespaço International Shopfitters
Storm Catcher Received Texas Department of Insurance Approval
Storm Catcher Inc., a division of Storm Smart Industries, and the manufacturer of the Storm Catcher Hurricane Wind Abatement Systems, has been approved by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). Recognized in the Gulf and Western States as the pre-eminent authority on building codes and... - June 20, 2006 - Storm Smart
The Mack Group, LLC Completes the Asbestos Abatement of a Former Warehouse
The Mack Group, LLC (website http://www.mackgrp.com ), a specialized asbestos abatement contractor, recently completed the asbestos abatement of a former warehouse located in North Bergen, New Jersey. - May 30, 2006 - The Mack Group, LLC
Fortune 500’s Using BrickImaging Inc. to Transform Masonry’s Curb Appeal
High-quality masonry staining company BrickImaging Inc is enhancing the aesthetic appeal for companies around the Country including: Lowe’s Home Improvement™, Abercrombie and Fitch™, and Wal-Mart™. Using a customized process to precisely match existing masonry colors,... - May 22, 2006 - BrickImaging
The MACK Group, LLC Completes the Asbestos Abatement of Several Buildings Located in Belmar, New Jersey
The MACK Group, LLC (website http://www.mackgrp.com ) recently completed the asbestos abatement of five (5) buildings located in Belmar, New Jersey. - May 10, 2006 - The Mack Group, LLC
The MACK Group, LLC Completes the Asbestos Abatement of the Former Steel Craft Factory Located in Newark, New Jersey
The MACK Group, LLC (website http://www.mackgrp.com) completed the asbestos abatement of the former Steel Craft factory located in Newark, New Jersey. The project consisted primarily of the asbestos abatement of 100,000 sf of asbestos roofing and flashing. Asbestos materials were removed from the... - May 01, 2006 - The Mack Group, LLC
Exovations Launches Franchise Business throughout Georgia
EXOVATIONS® announced today its official plans to franchise its successful home renovations business in the fastest growing metros in the Southeast. The first franchise opportunities include territories of Albany, Athens, Augusta, Chattanooga, Columbus/Auburn, Dalton, Macon, Savannah and Valdosta. The company expects to grant twenty-four franchise units in the Southeast within one year. - April 28, 2006 - EXOVATIONS
The MACK Group, LLC Completes the Asbestos Abatement of the Former Point Pleasant Hospital in Point Pleasant, NJ
The MACK Group, LLC recently completed the asbestos abatement of the former Point Pleasant Hospital located in Point Pleasant New Jersey. The project consisted of the removal of various asbestos containing materials as well as the abatement of several large boilers. - April 22, 2006 - The Mack Group, LLC
The MACK Group, LLC Completes Asbestos Abatement and Fluorescent Bulb and Ballast Recycling Project in NJ
The MACK Group, LLC ( Website: http://www.mackgrp.com ) recently completed an asbestos abatement and fluorescent bulb and ballast recycling project at a former 300,000 sf leather tannery located in Central New Jersey. - April 08, 2006 - The Mack Group, LLC
Storm Catcher Hurricane Wind Abatement Screen Clears Final Hurdle for Broadened State Approval
The Florida Building Commission has issued State Approval #6288 to the Storm Catcher Hurricane Wind Abatement Screen, making Storm Catcher the largest manufacturer of State-approved Hurricane Wind Abatement Screens in the United States. Storm Smart, the Parent Company to the Storm Catcher... - April 03, 2006 - Storm Smart
Hvacwebconnection.com Partners with Careerbuilder.com to Provide Thousands of HVAC Jobs Searchable by City, State, or Job Title
hvacwebconnection.com an industry resource serving hvac professionals, has partnered with careerbuilder.com to offer a national database of hvac job listings. - March 08, 2006 - HVAC Web Connection
Local Artist Paints Murals for Popular Minneapolis Restaurant
Muralist Patricia Buzo paints realistic murals for Taqueria La Hacienda restaurant in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Visitors fooled by her realistic style. - February 18, 2006 - Patricia's Palette Mural Studios