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New Online Tool Shop in UK
After 30 years serving the people of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire with high quality, competitively priced tools, Corby-based Cunningtons Tools has widened its customer base by launching The Big Toolshop - an online tool shop that has the stock levels to deliver most items direct from stock. - October 30, 2007 - The Big Toolshop
Luxury Bed Linen – Luxury of the Tsars
Alenska – the new synonym for Russian Linen - October 24, 2007 - Alenska
New Technology Defeats Moisture in Cold Attics and Potentially Enables Household Energy Savings
Ventotech is the spin-off from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden that develops and sells a new technology for cost- and energy efficient moisture and mold control for enclosed construction spaces such as cold attic spaces. The technology is based on years of research and the innovator is well known Professor Carl-Eric Hagentoft. Recently, a product line for cold pitched roofs and attics was released. Ventotech will attend the Roofex exhibition in Manchester, UK, 22nd of November. - October 23, 2007 - Ventotech AB
Power Equipment Direct Launches SnowBlowersDirect.com
Power Equipment Direct launches SnowBlowersDirect.com – a new online superstore exclusively dedicated to snow blowers. SnowBlowersDirect.com offers a vast selection of consumer- and professional-grade snow blowers from the leading manufacturers, including Ariens and MTD Yard Machines. - October 18, 2007 - Power Equipment Direct
DesignerHardware.com Announces Its New ClimaStar Heaters
ClimaStar has built its name and reputation on its attention to detail, quality, style, flexibility and efficiency. Their products are European based, which maintains a high level of design while providing functionality, and best of all it is a green product. Green products are known for their low power consumption and Designerhardware.com is delighted to present and be associated with climastar heaters. These heaters can be used for all small to medium rooms in your home and home office. - October 15, 2007 - DesignerHardware.com
New Video Provides Solutions for Auto and Aircraft Technicians
Many automotive and aircraft mechanics have tired of using poor quality tools that fall far short of their expectations, and are now trying out true professional grade tools that were designed for professional technicians. - October 14, 2007 - Maxxeon Inc.
The Natural Alternative to Toxic Products
New Soy-Based Products Clean Up - the Natural Alternative to Toxic Products - “Think Green” - October 05, 2007 - SoySafe Products, Inc.
Green Clean Your Home, Office or School…All It Takes is 1 Small Step
Organization teaches social responsibility by donating portion of sales proceeds on behalf of its customers - October 05, 2007 - 1 Small Step.org
Power Equipment Direct Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Five years ago, Jon Hoch took a serious gamble and won a whopping $400 at the local riverboat casino. Under most circumstances, this is hardly considered news. Hoch could have easily dumped his winnings at the bar or the blackjack table. Instead, the Plainfield, IL-resident pocketed the proceeds... - October 05, 2007 - Power Equipment Direct
Maxxeon Achieves Performance Breakthrough with New LED Lighting Tool
Maxxeon, Inc., a leader in cordless lighting tools for professionals, today announced a lighting output breakthrough with the introduction of the WorkStar 440 inspection tool. - October 05, 2007 - Maxxeon Inc.
DirectBuy Launches DirectBuyArticles.com
Online article database provides advice on home building, decorating and remodeling. - October 03, 2007 - DirectBuy
Old Fashioned Ingenuity Becomes Today’s Environmentally Friendly Solution
Whatever one’s stance on global warming happens to be, rising temperatures are driving everyone to find the best way to cool homes down. Today’s customers are more concerned than ever before with buying products that are environmentally sound and affordable. But long before the need for... - September 26, 2007 - Empire Vant Equip. co., Inc.
Unifuse Releases 2 New Products - a Reuseable Wire Shipping Drum and a 1-1/2 Cubic Yard Tub with Fork Collar Base
Unifuse announces the introduction of two new products to its offerings. The new products are a 25-inch diameter wire -shipping drum with a positioning lid and an upgrade of the 1-1/2 cubic yard bulk tub (BT-40) now made available with a fork collar base. Both new products are manufactured under... - September 20, 2007 - Unifuse
Classic Lawns Adds New Ardisam MS43 Earthquake to Its Rotovator and Scarifier Product Range
Classic Lawns (http://www.classic-lawns.co.uk) has a long association with Ardisam, a company that shares the same values as Classic Lawns, in providing high quality products at an exceptional value. Classic Lawns is therefore pleased to announce the addition of the new Ardisam MS43 Earthquake to... - September 19, 2007 - Classic Lawns
Garden-Ville Announces Their “50th Anniversary” Event in San Antonio, Texas
Garden-Ville celebrates 50 years of organic gardening in 2007. An anniversary celebration will be held at the flagship store location, 7561 Evans Road in San Antonio, Texas. Join them September 29th from 9am – 5pm and 30th from 9am – 4pm for a weekend of gardening lectures and events,... - September 18, 2007 - Garden-Ville
Introducing New Products from VeraStand™
Outdoor Recreation Just Got Better. Introducing new quality, innovative products. VersaStand™ LLC announces the addition of new outdoor products to its line of quality products. - September 13, 2007 - VersaStand LLC
DirectBuy Opens Members-Only Showroom in Fresno
DirectBuy's low-cost alternative to retail is a one-stop shopping destination for consumers furnishing, remodeling or building a new home. - September 04, 2007 - DirectBuy
DirectBuy Opens Members-Only Design Showroom in El Paso
DirectBuy is a low-cost alternative to retail and a one-stop shopping destination for home improvement. - August 28, 2007 - DirectBuy
DirectBuy Hires Dan Fuehring as Director of Merchandising - Builder Products
DirectBuy appoints Dan Fuehring as Director of Merchandising - Builder Products to work with the DirectBuy merchandising team on all home improvement product issues. - August 16, 2007 - DirectBuy
Plate Compactor Launched by Goscor Construction Equipment
Goscor Power products, previously known as Goscor Engines and forestry, announced the launch of a new light construction equipment range (OSCAR) this week. - August 16, 2007 - Goscor Power Products
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits Mark Hillman as Senior Vice President of Sales for WDI International, Inc.
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful placement of Mark Hillman as Senior Vice President of Sales for WDI International, Inc., a recognized global leader of plumbing technology solutions. Mr. Hillman brings more than 20 years of... - August 04, 2007 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits Jeff Harper as Component Operations Manager for John Weiland Homes and Neighborhoods
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful placement of Jeff Harper as Component Operations Manager for John Weiland Homes and Neighborhoods in Atlanta, GA; the Southeast’s leading builder of semi-custom homes. Mr. Harper has... - August 04, 2007 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits Vatche Markarian as Information Technology Director for Cal Door
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful placement of Vatche Markarian as Information Technology Director for Cal Door in Morgan Hill, CA; a wholesale manufacturer of specialty cabinet doors. Mr. Markarian has been working in... - August 04, 2007 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
First Anniversary for Twin Mountain Collections, a Home-Decor Retailer
Olde Twin Mountain Country Store in New Hampshire is celebrating its first year anniversary of its online store Twin Mountain Collections. The online store is dedicated to providing a distinctive collection of finely handcrafted wooden accessories which provide beauty and organization solutions for... - August 02, 2007 - Twin Mountain Collections
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits Wendy Odell as Branch Sales Manager for Showplace Wood Products, Inc.
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful placement of Wendy Odell as Branch Sales Manager for Showplace Wood Products, Inc. in Parker, Colorado; an environmentally friendly custom cabinetry company. Ms. Odell has been working in... - July 28, 2007 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Terry Trimmer, Executive Recruiter for Brooke Chase Associates Inc., Presents Information on Interior Design Careers at K/BIS in Las Vegas
Terry Trimmer, Executive Recruiter for Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., presented information to kitchen and bath industry executives and educators on Interior Design hiring trends and compensation during the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and Conference (K/BIS) held this past May in Las Vegas,... - July 27, 2007 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Stop Killing Your Potted Plants
Revolutionary new plant watering system that allows plants to water themselves for up to 3 weeks. (Operated by root suction) - July 26, 2007 - PlantWatcher™ Corporation
DirectBuy Launches Online Discussion Forum
DirectBuy launches an online discussion forum to connect members across North America to ideas and information on decorating, home building, and remodeling. - July 24, 2007 - DirectBuy
Amazing New Product an Automatic Plant Waterer That Allows Plants to Water Themselves
PlantWatcher™ is dedicated to being the world-wide leader in automatic watering and nurturing of potted or containerized plants. Watering is controlled by a unique patented sensor technology that responds to the soil moisture tension generated by root suction. That is why their product users... - July 21, 2007 - PlantWatcher™ Corporation
Redline Ops Changes the Course of Welding Distribution
It is out with the old and in with the new when it comes to purchasing welding equipment. - July 11, 2007 - Redline Ops LLC
DesignerHardware.com – Announces its New Lines of Bathroom Vanities
DesignerHardware.com is proud to announce the addition of bathroom vanities to its full line of bath fixtures. Vanities from High Point and Ronbow are both elegant, functional and made from the finest materials available. High Point and Ronbow manufactures the best selection of vanities built to... - July 02, 2007 - DesignerHardware.com
Hurricane Devastation and the Need for Emergency Generators
Few rational individuals care to find themselves on a collision course with a hurricane. This goes without saying. People in the direct path of a hurricane can incur immense hardships and devastation. Even residents miles from where a storm strikes land can have their lives altered by hurricane-related weather. With summer, 2007 poised to be an especially active hurricane season, there is substantial risk of vast power outages across the country. - July 01, 2007 - T-REX Generators
DirectBuy Opens Thousand Oaks Members-Only Design Showroom
The DirectBuy Thousand Oaks location will be a low-cost, one-stop shopping destination for home improvement and remodeling. - June 28, 2007 - DirectBuy
Directbuy Opens New Burbank Members-Only Design Showroom
The DirectBuy Burbank location will be a low-cost, one-stop shopping destination for home improvement and remodeling. - June 27, 2007 - DirectBuy
DirectBuy Opens New Northeast Orange County Members-Only Design Showroom
DirectBuy's Northeast Orange County location provides a low-cost, one-stop shopping destination for virtually everything in home design. - June 26, 2007 - DirectBuy
DirectBuy Celebrates 35th Anniversary of First Franchise
DirectBuy Continues Tremendous Growth by Opening New Showrooms and Design Centers Across North America. - June 26, 2007 - DirectBuy
UtopiaBirdHouses.com's Stewardship Initiative Continues
UtopiaBirdHouses.com promotes responsible stewardship of the natural world by supporting environmentally active organizations. - June 23, 2007 - UtopiaBirdHouses
DirectBuy of Toronto North Celebrates 10 Years of Member Service
DirectBuy’s Markham showroom to host a celebration and charity auction for FightSMA, a charity fighting Spinal Muscular Atrophy. - June 14, 2007 - DirectBuy
Online Bathroom Retailer's Adwords Spend Tops £1.25 Million
Plumbworld, the UK's largest specialist online retailer of bathroom products revealed today that it's total spend with the Google online advertising system adwords has topped £1.25 Million Pounds. - June 08, 2007 - PlumbWorld.co.uk
The Ultimate Tool Belt Accessory Wins Handyman Seal of Approval
Beaver Brand announced today that their clip-on pencil sharpeners have been awarded the Handyman Club of America Member Tested & Recommended Seal of Approval. An essential accessory for any carpenter’s tool belt, the Beaver Brand pencil sharpeners were tested by over 400 carpenters and craftsmen in real-world situations, and are featured in the June 2007 issue of “Handy.” - June 07, 2007 - Beaver Brand, Inc
DirectBuy Opens New Shreveport Members-Only Design Showroom
DirectBuy of Shreveport will be a low cost, one-stop shopping destination for home improvement. - June 05, 2007 - DirectBuy
Bathroom Retailer, Plumbworld, Scoops Two Awards
In a busy month, independent online bathroom retailer, Plumbworld, gained two prestigious marks of recognition. A Hitwise top 10 award for busy sites and an Ebay Shooting Star for gaining 10,000 positive customer reviews. - June 03, 2007 - PlumbWorld.co.uk
Paradise Robotics Announces Demonstrations of KA Robotic Lawn Mower
Paradise Robotics, a Chicago area retailer, announces new demonstration dates for the KA Lawnbott Robotic Lawn Mower. Demonstrations will be held in East Dundee, IL on June 9 and June 16 and in Historic Long Grove on June 22-23-24. Visit Paradise Robotics online at http://www.paradiserobotics.com or call 1-847-960-8520. - June 02, 2007 - Paradise Robotics
DirectBuy Opens Members-Only Design Showroom in Long Beach
DirectBuy of Long Beach, a low-cost alternative to retail, will be a one-stop shopping destination for home improvement. - May 30, 2007 - DirectBuy
Isserman Consulting Creates Strategic Partnership with Mammoth Distribution
Isserman Consulting, a leading provider of communications and web development and strategy solutions has today announced that it has created a strategic partnership with Las Vegas-based Mammoth Distribution to build an online presence for its retail and wholesale power equipment... - May 26, 2007 - Mammoth Distribution
Power Equipment Direct Opens PEDplex
Power Equipment Direct - an online power equipment retailer - continues its rapid growth with the addition of a new distribution center in Bolingbrook, IL. - May 17, 2007 - Power Equipment Direct
RedlineOps.com, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Company, Exceeds Expectations in the Welding Retail World
From selling Lincoln Welders to Navy ships docking at one of our United States ports, to shipping a Miller generator to Iraq, to selling a Milwaukee drill to a small shop in Idaho, the founders of Redline Ops never could have envisioned the success of their online website RedlineOps.com. - May 17, 2007 - Redline Ops LLC
DesignerHardware.com - Announces its Preferred Online Partnership with Baldwin Hardware
DesignerHardware.com (DHWH) has recently become the first Baldwin Hardware Preferred Online Partner. Baldwin has built its name and reputation on its attention to detail, quality, style and timeless good taste. Combined with its more than fifty years of commitment to making its products look... - May 17, 2007 - DesignerHardware.com
DirectBuy Appoints Joe Yast as Vice-President and General Counsel
DirectBuy, the leading members-only showroom and home design center that offers merchandise at manufacturer-direct prices is proud to announce that Joe Yast has been named Vice-President and General Counsel. Yast's history with DirectBuy dates back over 30 years, when Yast worked his way through... - May 16, 2007 - DirectBuy
DirectBuy Awards Winnipeg Family $25,000 Home Makeover
DirectBuy, the leading members-only showroom and home design center that offers merchandise at manufacturer-direct prices, awards Winnipeg member with $25,000 home makeover. - May 15, 2007 - DirectBuy