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 26.11.2009 Light, thin, non-glare and warm white – Orbeos is the first OLED light source from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors for premium quality functional lighting. The new energy-efficient surface-emitting panel is especially suited to applications in the premium segment such as architecture, hotels and catering, offices, private homes and shops. The Orbeos OLED panel has a round lamp surface of 80mm diameter, is only 2.1mm thick and weighs 24g. These limited dimensions ensure plenty of different read more 26.11.2009 The requirement profile for the suppliers of the new fire station was very high. Designers therefore decided to choose Efaflex products because in this sector it is particularly important that everything runs smoothly in case of emergency. Due to their size of 7.5 x 4.5 metres, the doors are a technical challenge in case of a wind load of up to 150 km/h. On the basis of § 12 and § 18a of the Air Traffic Law (LVG), the authorities also required a low-reflexion facade design with a reflexion loss of at least 7 dB, read more 24.11.2009 NASA named Thermablok aerogel insulating material to its Top 49 list of products in the newly released 2009 edition of Spinoff, NASA's annual premier publication featuring companies that have successfully adapted NASA technologies to everyday products and made them available to average consumers. In NASA's 2009 Spinoff list, Thermablok joins an esteemed group of companies and technologies that have directly benefited as a result of the space program. The list includes products in read more 24.11.2009 Beauty and environmental responsibility are the hallmark of Granite Transformations' newest glass mosaic tiles - Cosmic, White Shadow and Unity. The recycled glass used in its manufacture produces a translucent luster that adds beauty and depth to kitchen backsplashes, fireplace surrounds, bathroom vanities or almost any place that needs a splash of color and style. Using every-day recycled bottles and glass containers Granite Transformations produces 15 different colored mosaic tiles read more 24.11.2009 In response to increased demand for higher power, high efficiency lighting solutions, Power Partners introduces the PIL100 Series of 100W LED lighting power modules with a choice of constant current or constant voltage models. All models feature a wide input voltage range which accepts up to 305VAC. The output on the constant current models ranges from 350mA to 4200mA and constant voltage models offer 12VDC to 105VDC outputs. Efficiency is up to 93% and the specified read more 23.11.2009 Advanced Inspection Technologies offers the Testo 881 infrared camera provided a superior image for the most demanding inspector. The new infrared cameras provide the best thermal image for documentation of industrial thermography and is a simple to use handheld infrared camera. The Testo 881 handheld infrared cameras are intended for industrial thermal inspection of elctrical systems, preventive or predictive maintenance, for fast and easy monitoring of tank levels, steam traps, read more 23.11.2009 Velic from Giraudet concept is a new original metal grid system with its original decor as well as convertible with its introduction on the wall with no mast, which is adaptable to the changing rooms available, thanks to the device on the DIN rail. Four models are proposed with the dimensions: (500x700 - 670x938 - 840x1176 - 1010x1414mm). For each model, it consists of 3 or 4 variants (1-2-3-4-5-6 Zwischenkleine bends) the 1st Get model into 1 small sheet can concealing a removable decorative panel. read more 23.11.2009 Continental Fan's Direct Drive Wall Fans are designed for compact and cost effective through the wall general ventilation applications. These multi-speed axial fans feature aluminum fan blades and a plated steel wire guard in sizes ranging from 10" to 30". Continental Fan offers three different configurations to assure easy installation: SEF Shutter Mount Wall Fan - Aluminum shutter blades in galvanized frame; PEF Panel Mount Wall Fan - Painted steel panel, Can be used with optional wall shutter; read more 22.11.2009 Metabo Corporation, an international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, recently unveiled the SB18 LT hammer drill/driver from the lithium-ion PowerMasterSeries of 18 V cordless power tools. At only 8-13/16" long, Metabo's new SB18 LT hammer drill/driver is more compact than other cordless models in its class to increase ease of use in tight spaces. The cordless tool can fit into even more cramped spaces by read more
24.11.2009 Kemira's paints and coatings business Tikkurila will provide surface treatment materials for Finland's pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010. Kemira will participate in the fair as a partner of Finpro's Finland at Expo 2010 project. read more  23.11.2009 The Construction Innovation Forum, an international organization that recognizes construction innovation, presented Flatiron with the prestigious NOVA Award for a new pile driving launching gantry method that reduces the environmental impacts of bridge construction. Washington Bypass Flatiron won the prestigious NOVA Award for a new pile driving launching gantry method that reduces the environmental impacts of bridge construction. Flatiron successfully used the method at the Washington Bypass project in North Carolina to construct a 3-mile-long precast concrete bridge over protected wetlands and the Tar River. read more 20.11.2009 The Atkins designed Bahrain World Trade Center Wind Turbines has been selected by the NOVA Awards jury to receive the 2009 NOVA Award for innovation. This award, instituted by the Construction Innovation Forum in 1989, is a distinction which seeks to highlight the innovations that have made important contributions to the international construction industry. This year a total of 641 international entries vied for recognition, first undergoing an investigation by national engineering experts before being subjected to a panel of jurors. read more 20.11.2009 At Light+Building, the world's leading trade fair for architecture and technology, the industry will be presenting new products, many on show for the first time in the world, trends and pioneering solutions for lighting, electrical engineering and house and building automation. From 11 to 16 April 2010, visitors to the Frankfurt Exhibition Centre will witness the world's largest forum for innovations in architecture and integrated building services engineering. Alongside an extensive range of products, there will be a varied complementary programme, which goes into more detail on the issues raised in all the product groups. read more
27.11.2009 UK management and engineering firm Mott MacDonald has been appointed by Ithmaar Development Company to provide infrastructure design and supervision services for Dilmunia Health Island. The first of its kind, this new health island, anticipated to be worth around $1.6 billion, read more  27.11.2009 Peter Collin, Market Director for Bridges in Ramboll in Sweden, receives the prestigious prize Silverbalken 2009 - awarded by the Swedish Institute of Steel Construction for outstanding research and development within the area of steel construction. In keeping with tradition, the prize ceremony was held in connection with the annual Swedish steel construction conference (Stålbyggnadsdagen) in Stockholm last month. read more 27.11.2009 Aker Solutions is officially opening a new subsea facility at its yard in Egersund, west Norway. The new subsea hall will add another capacity to the yard and help further develop Aker Solutions' leading position within subsea processing technologies. The first project to be undertaken in the subsea hall is the assembly and testing of the groundbreaking Ormen Lange subsea compression station pilot that Aker Solutions is developing for Statoil. read more27.11.2009 Foster Wheeler AG, a global engineering and construction (E&C) firm, announced that its Global Engineering and Construction Group has been awarded by Kedrion Group and its Hungarian-controlled Human Bioplazma LLC. a contract for engineering, procurement, construction management and commissioning/qualification supervision for the upgrading and expansion of a bulk plasma fractionation manufacturing facility at Gödöllö, Hungary. read more 27.11.2009 The Millennium Challenge Account, Burkina Faso has awarded Pöyry the design contract for implementation of 17 communal buildings in towns throughout the country as well as improvements to market infrastructure for nine market sites in south-western and north-western Burkina Faso. read more 27.11.2009 Tetra Tech, Inc. announced that it has been awarded a $63 million task order to provide architect/engineering (A/E) services for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in support of sustainable infrastructure development programs in Afghanistan. read more 27.11.2009 WorleyParsons announced that the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board has approved awarding a contract to G•UB•MK Constructors, a joint venture of WorleyParsons, Williams Plant Services and URS Corporation's Washington Division, for maintenance and modification construction services at TVA's electric generation facilities. read more 27.11.2009 Swiss engineering group ABB is reorganizing its automation divisions to align their activities more closely with those of its customers. These changes will enable ABB to better tap growth opportunities in service, expand its presence in the discrete manufacturing sector and better respond to the increasing demand for energy efficient solutions. read more 27.11.2009 Hertfordshire County Council has acquired two adjacent office buildings in Stevenage from Rotch Property Group for £43 million representing a net initial yield of 7.72%. read more
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