Archive for the ‘General Building Materials’ Category

New Industrial Metal Coating From Plas-Tech Coating Offers Crystal Clear Film at Minimal Thicknesses

Plas-Tech Coatings, Inc. recently released a new industrial metal coating that provides all the benefits of traditional fluoropolymer coatings in a crystal clear film. PT-75 is a thin film fluoropolymer coating available for use in various industries.
This new fluoropolymer coating is a highly stable, PTFE-based coating appropriate for nonstick, dry film lubrication applications. It is [...]

Monday, July 21st, 2008 In Building Construction, Construction Equipment, General Building Materials, General News Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Kyocera PV Modules Will Be Used in Arizona’s Largest Solar Energy Initiative

Kyocera Solar, Inc. announced its role as the sole supplier of photovoltaic modules for the solar electric system at the Gatorade manufacturing and distribution facility in Tolleson, Ariz., the state’s largest solar energy initiative. The planned installation of a 500-kilowatt (kW) system to provide electricity to the 797, 000 square-foot Gatorade site will use solar [...]

Monday, July 21st, 2008 In Building Construction, General Building Materials, General News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

U.S. SMALL WIND TURBINE MARKET GREW 14% IN 2007

Up-front costs and lack of federal incentives remain obstacle to strong growth
Driven by consumer concerns over climate change and rising electricity prices, the U.S. small wind turbine market grew 14% and deployed 9.7 megawatts (MW) of new power generating capacity in 2007, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) said today in its annual small wind [...]

Sunday, July 20th, 2008 In Building Construction, Construction Machinery, General Building Materials, General News Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

Perini Building Company Awarded $1.2 Billion Construction Contract to Build Terminal 3 at McCarran International Airport Las Vegas, NV

Perini Building Company, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Perini Corporation (NYSE: PCR), said it has been awarded a $1.2 billion construction contract to build Terminal 3 at McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, NV.
The project, which is expected to commence in August 2008, includes a new terminal building with an elevated roadway structure fronting the facility, [...]

Saturday, July 19th, 2008 In Building Construction, Construction Equipment, General Building Materials, General Contractors, General News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

SPG Solar Announces Largest Customer-Owned Solar Energy System in Arizona

SPG Solar, Inc., The Gatorade Company, a division of PepsiCo (PEP), and Salt River Project (SRP) Earthwise Solar announce the largest solar energy initiative in Arizona at the Gatorade manufacturing and distribution facility in Tolleson, Ariz. NFL Star, Arizona Cardinals Quarterback Matt Leinart also joined Arizona government officials and representatives in making the announcement.
The photovoltaic [...]

Saturday, July 19th, 2008 In Architecture, Building Construction, Construction Equipment, General Building Materials Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

RPM Announces Redemption of Senior Convertible Notes and Eligibility for Conversion Based on RPM’s Stock Price

RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) announced today that it has called for redemption all of its outstanding Senior Convertible Notes due May 13, 2033. The company also announced that, on June 1, 2008, in accordance with the terms of the indenture under which the notes were issued, the notes became eligible for conversion based upon [...]

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 In General Building Materials Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Apogee Enterprises to Webcast Annual Meeting, Host First Quarter Conference Call

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:APOG ) today announced that Russell Huffer, chairman and chief executive officer, will host the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. on Wednesday, June 25 at 9 a.m. Central Time (10 a.m. Eastern Time). The meeting will be held at the Apogee Enterprises, Inc. corporate office, 7900 Xerxes Avenue South, [...]

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 In General Building Materials Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

New Duramax Semi-Gloss Paint Features Triple Protection Technology, Ultimately Saving Consumers Time and Money

The Valspar Corporation today announced the introduction of Valspar Duramax in Semi-Gloss to assist the needs of consumers looking for a full spectrum of finishes in premium quality exterior paints. Valspar Duramax Semi-Gloss joins Duramax Flat and Duramax Satin paints to offer consumers ultimate one-coat protection and durability. Containing pigments of the highest quality, Valspar [...]

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 In Building Construction, General Building Materials, General News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,