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 [...]
The first international and professional exhibition on machinery trading —India international machinery and equipment exhibition, which was successfully organized by Worldex G.E.C in May,2007, will launch its second show in Mumbai, the firstly biggest city in India at BEC Exhibition Center from May 15th to 17th, 2008. At that time, exhibitors from China Taiwan, Korea, [...]
Atlantic Zeiser, supplier of dedicated personalization and encoding systems for the label market, announces the introduction of the OMEGA 36 HD and OMEGA 210, two new high resolution inkjet printing systems, and the launch of the SMARTCURE Series, a new eco-friendly LED UV curing solution, at drupa 2008. During the world’s largest printing show, to [...]
Pipe producers and fittings manufacturers from Europe to China are recognising the processing and long-term performance benefits of recent introductions to the BorSafe product range from Borealis, a provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions. BorSafe polyethylene (PE) pressure pipe and fitting grades reflect Borealis’ commitment to contributing to better, safer and more durable pipe [...]
SABIC Innovative Plastics is investing significantly to expand production of its Lexan* polycarbonate multi-wall and solid sheet products for the construction and industrial markets across Europe, Middle East and Africa. The company will add production lines in three locations – Vienna, Milan, and Bergen op Zoom – to meet growing demand for Lexan structural [...]
As part of SABIC Innovative Plastics’ accelerating investments in new application and market development, the company announced the creation of a new Energy Center of Excellence at the company’s European headquarters in Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands. The new facility, an expansion of SABIC Innovative Plastics’ existing Fluid Engineering Center of Excellence and part of [...]
Cincinnati-based architectural, engineering and interior design firm KZF Design Inc. elected William H. Wilson III its new president and chief executive officer. Wilson, formerly the vice president of technical operations and senior project architect with the company, has been with KZF for 22 years.
He’s a University of Cincinnati graduate. During his years at KZF, he’s [...]
GE Plastics is developing environmentally responsible engineered plastics that are excellent candidates for green applications. Specifically for the building & construction industry, the company’s wide array of sheet products for energy-efficient roofing and glazing applications, and resin grades for lightweight, recyclable roofing, offer builders a host of options for green structures. In the Netherlands, [...]
GE Plastics has introduced a new grade of Lexan polycarbonate (PC) sheet that is specifically designed to boost the visibility and attractiveness of illuminated signage. Lexan SG305-OB sheet, unlike conventional sheet products, offers both uniform light diffusion to eliminate light emitting diode (LED) “pinholes” and a view of light sources, and superior light transmission for [...]
A new roof clip, developed by injection moulders Koves Plastic Industries Ltd. of New Zealand, is made of glassreinforced DuPont™ Zytel® nylon, which was selected for its strength and durability. An integral part of the ‘Dimondek 630’ concealed fixed roofing profile from Dimond, the Zytel® clip replicates the strength of its metal predecessor whilst offering [...]
General Motors is aiming to make good on its pledge to improve the fit and finish of its once dull car interiors, and it’s fashionistas — and not stodgy auto writers — they are hoping to impress.
Engineers and designers from GM headquarters in Detroit came to town for Fashion Week, wining and dining models and [...]
CLINTON - The 140-year-old brick building on Union Street that’s now the Museum of Russian Icons once housed a carpet factory’s offices.
When the new owner, Gordon Lankton, first eyed it as a museum site, the old building was in sad shape. The façade was shabby, beset by a confusion of utilitarian fixes such as a [...]