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 17.06.2013 The John Deere 75G and 85G excavators are the latest models to join the successful, customer-driven G-Series line. Both models feature reduced tail-swing configurations to maneuver and work around congested jobsites in efficient fashion. The machines feature a wide variety of improvements, to increase visibility, operator comfort, and productivity. "The 75G and 85G were designed to handle a variety of jobs, including landscaping, light residential excavating, site development or underground work," said read more 17.06.2013 CertainTeed Corporation is expanding its industry-leading exterior building product line with the introduction of a new, aesthetically pleasing solid and hidden vent soffit. The uniquely designed Perimeter soffit offers a smooth, flat non-perforated surface, which provides a balance of beauty and improved airflow performance. It is available in Triple 3 1/3-inch solid and hidden vent styles and comes in a wide range of 14 low-gloss colors. CertainTeed is now the only manufacturer to offer two hidden vent soffit read more 17.06.2013 Two 100 t capacity Grove all-terrain cranes are installing large components for a contractor specialized in installing pre-fabricated concrete structures. The GMK5110-1 and GMK4100L are working around the city of Cologne in Germany and are used at a range of commercial and residential projects to deliver smooth and precise lifts, often under tight deadline. B.F.M, based in Bruggen, is operating the cranes and is a specialist in pre-fabricated buildings. Klaus Pahnke, the company's owner, said he invested read more 17.06.2013 At The Fresh Market, shoppers can catch not only a delectable aroma but also the hint of classical music in the air. When the specialty grocery retailer decided to test updated indoor lighting at its new stores—to be followed by updated lighting at some existing stores—it wanted an energy-saving LED replacement lamp with a high color rendering index (CRI) and long life. After a thorough evaluation, it found its final answer in GE's energy smart 17-watt LED PAR38 Retail lamp. Once all installations are complete, read more 12.06.2013 Are aggressive fluids, extreme pressures and temperatures encountered in your applications? Is metal or stiff plastic tubing being used? For reliable air tight connections designers benefit from Beswick's corrosion resistant stainless steel and brass compression fittings. Assemblies are leak free due to the internal ferrules and an O-ring face seal design. Description: Miniature compression fitting with ¼-28 external thread, for 4mm O.D. stiff plastic or metal tubing. Max Pressure Rating: 1,000 psig in brass and read more 12.06.2013 With up to 80 percent of data traffic already being consumed indoors, Ranplan has launched iBuildNet and iBuildNet-Fi for in-building wireless network design, simulation, optimisation and deployment. The new Ranplan tools revolutionise the design of 2G/3G/4G(LTE) and Wi-Fi networks, along with Tetra and PMR systems for single buildings such as hotels, offices and shopping centres, as well as combined indoor-outdoor facilities including campuses, CBDs (Central Business Districts), stadiums, airports and read more 12.06.2013 Osram's Light Finder, an app that greatly simplifies the purchase of lamps and luminaires, is now available for immediate download. App users can find the ideal lamps or luminaires for their homes in a few short steps. The smartphone and tablet application can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store and the Google PlayTMStore. We have all been there: standing bewildered in front of the lamp shelf in a store with no idea which lamp is best. A halogen or a LED lamp, a bulb or a candle shape? read more 12.06.2013 Problems of corrosion, erosion, fouling and wear are common in pipework, pumps, valves and other hollow process vessels. Conventional metal coatings are often ineffective and difficult to apply consistently, but a new process, InnerArmor, overcomes these problems. Available from Wallwork Group company, Tecvac, it uses plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD) to apply even, pin-hole free, thin films of highly resistive diamond like carbon (DLC), titanium carbide or other resilient read more 12.06.2013 A launch of "VolturnUS 1:8, " the first grid-connected floating offshore wind turbine to be deployed in the U.S., is "another signal of steady progress toward development of an American offshore wind industry," according to Christopher Long, Manager of Offshore and Siting Policy for the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). The floating turbine's launch in Brewer, Maine, U.S. was attended by a bipartisan delegation including the governor and several members of Congress. It follows a series of advances for read more
17.06.2013 The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) celebrated 13 consecutive years of furthering the careers and education of students pursuing a degree related to the building products industry by awarding seven scholarships to children of employees of AAMA member companies. The scholarship award winners were announced during the 2013 AAMA Summer Conference, held June 9-12, in Rosemont, Ill. read more  14.06.2013 An increasing number of German companies are investing in renewable energy sources, such as photovoltaics (PV), to provide their own energy supply. The on-site consumption of solar power provides companies and industries with a lucrative alternative to conventionally generated electricity. In addition, cost-effective, flexible mounting systems help to reduce the system costs of PV installations. Intersolar Europe, the world's largest exhibition for the solar industry, is taking place at Messe München from June 19–21. In various forums and workshops, the exhibition showcases the latest trends and developments in mounting systems for both PV and solar thermal plants. read more13.06.2013 Global Wind Day, celebrated annually on 15 June, enables citizens to discover wind energy across the world. This year an online action has been launched to put pressure on world leaders, ahead of the G8 summit on 17-18 June to keep their commitment to phase out fossil fuels and switch to renewable energy. read more  11.06.2013 The Ethical Fashion Show Berlin for sustainable fashion will take place for the fourth time from 2 through 4 July 2013 with an already fully-booked exhibition area. In two halls at ewerk, 74 international street wear and casual wear fashion labels will present their 2014 summer collections. Together with the Greenshowroom held simultaneously at Hotel Adlon Kempinski, the Ethical Fashion Show Berlin with more than 100 exhibitors will be the largest European platform for ecologically and fairly produced fashions. read more
17.06.2013 Carillion Alawi has been awarded a £130 million contract by the Oman Tourism & Development Company (Omran), the company set up by the Government of Oman to deliver major projects in the tourism sector, to construct exhibition halls, an energy centre and a three-storey car park. read more  17.06.2013 Esther Koplowitz, businesswoman, billionaire and philanthropist has been recognised by the Spanish government for her environmental initiatives across Europe, the Middle East and the US. She was recently awarded one of Spain's highest civil decorations for environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility - the Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Environmental Merit. Esther, ranked #1342 on the Forbes list of Billionaires, is at the helm of a leading global environmental services company – FCC. read more14.06.2013 France's Technip was awarded by Forest BtL Oy a contract, worth approximately €5 million, for the front-end engineering and design (FEED) of a new second generation biomass-to-liquid (BTL) plant to be built on Ajos island, Finland. This plant will produce approximately 140,000 tons of biodiesel and naphtha from wood and by-products from the wood-processing industry. read more 14.06.2013 Swiss cement maker Holcim will sell its operations in New Caledonia (Holcim Nouvelle Calédonie S.A.) to Tokuyama Corporation of Japan for an undisclosed amount. read more 14.06.2013 AMEC, the international engineering and project management company, has been engaged by Xcite Energy Resources Limited (XER) to undertake engineering services for the Bentley oil field in the North Sea. The companies have also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support the future field development. read more 14.06.2013 Australian construction group John Holland has been appointed head contractor for the construction of the new $180m facility for the University of Sydney Business School, which will include over 34,000 square metres of total building gross floor area. read more  12.06.2013 British engineering and design group WS Atkins has won an important new commission to develop guidance for eco-low carbon (ELC) urban planning in China. Funded by the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office Prosperity Fund and led by Atkins' sustainable planning team in Beijing, the project involves working with both national government agencies and city governments and is aimed at providing a key, high profile reference point for ELC urban planning in China. The Prosperity Fund brings together Chinese and British experts to develop low carbon policies, practices and regulations, with a growing focus on sustainable urbanisation. read more 12.06.2013 Siemens is supplying technology for Brasília's Mané Garrincha National Stadium, the most modern and sustainable sports arena to be built in Latin America. The company has been commissioned to provide equipment, products and high-tech security, safety and building automation systems for the stadium, which will host the Confederations Cup opener in 2013 and seven World Cup games in 2014. Featuring the most sophisticated technological solutions ever used in Brazil, the stadium will be one of the most advanced structures of its type in the world. read more 11.06.2013 Work is officially starting on the Newlands Cross flyover and the N11 Arklow to Rathnew dual carriageway road projects after Leo Varadkar, transport minister for Ireland, turned the sod on both schemes. Both projects will make a huge difference to motorists, with the N7 removing the last traffic light between Cork and the outskirts of Belfast, and the N11 dual carriageway removing the last bottleneck between Dublin and Rathnew and providing an important new service area. read more
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