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Broadview Holding completes acquisition of Formica Group

Posted by | Jun 7, 2019 | 0 |

Broadview Holding announced Monday that it has completed the $840 million (U.S. dollars) acquisition of Cincinnati-based Formica Group from Fletcher Building. The sale includes Formica businesses in North America, Europe, and Asia, as well as its Homapal metal laminates business. Formica Group invented laminate in 1913 and remains a leading provider of branded, designed surfacing solutions for commercial and residential customers worldwide. Broadview Holding also owns Trespa (the global leader in exterior HPL cladding), Arpa (well known for its innovative Fenix product line), and Westag (manufacturer of doors, elements and surfaces with a significant footprint in Germany).

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Emerging evidence points to a positive association between nature and mental health

Emerging evidence points to a positive association between nature and mental health

Posted by | Jun 7, 2019 | 0 |

VELUX Skylights released findings that depict modern society’s vanishing relationship with the natural environment. In the US, 63% of participants said they on average only spend one hour or less a day in nature, but 88% agreed they would like to spend more time. In addition, 71% of the US participants said they believe nature, daylight and fresh air have a positive impact on stress levels while 69% agreed that those factors have a positive impact on mental well-being. A separate study, commissioned by the VELUX Group and published by RAND Europe, finds emerging evidence for a positive association between nature and mental health.

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Covestro showcases solutions for cities and homes of tomorrow at AIA 2019

Covestro showcases solutions for cities and homes of tomorrow at AIA 2019

Posted by | Jun 7, 2019 | 0 |

Covestro will showcase its solutions for efficient buildings and long-lasting infrastructure that comprise the cities and homes of the future at AIA 2019. Steven Reinstadtler, marketing manager, Construction Coatings, Adhesives and Sealants, Covestro LLC, will discuss the sustainability market drivers and aesthetic preferences for floor coatings and how they contribute to the satisfaction of building occupants.

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CETCO launches FLUORO-SORB® adsorbent for the remediation of PFAS

Posted by | Jun 5, 2019 | 0 |

According to CETCO, unlike other sorbent products that are selective and unpredictable in adsorbing PFAS, FLUORO- SORB® adsorbent binds the entire spectrum of PFAS — including PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS and PFNA — efficiently and in a wide variety of removal and remediation processes. FLUORO-SORB® adsorbent also controls the source of contamination and can be deployed easily as a flow through treatment media, as a passive in situ treatment (permeable reactive barrier and in-situ stabilization and solidification – ISS), or used in a CETCO® REACTIVE CORE MAT® composite geotextile mat for sediment capping.

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KTGY Architecture + Planning receives 2019 Gold Nugget Award honors

KTGY Architecture + Planning receives 2019 Gold Nugget Award honors

Posted by | Jun 5, 2019 | 0 |

Selected by a panel of top industry experts who reviewed 600+ entries, these award winners showcase the most exciting trends in design, planning and building. At the 56th Annual Gold Nugget Awards, KTGY was recognized in categories including a special award of excellence, best affordable housing community, best supportive/transitional housing, best multi-family housing community, best senior living community, and more.

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CornellCookson to showcase code-driven solutions and Continuing Education Course at AIA Conference on Architecture 2019

CornellCookson to showcase code-driven solutions and Continuing Education Course at AIA Conference on Architecture 2019

Posted by | May 31, 2019 | 0 |

Located at booth #6716, CornellCookson will display four products that provide unique combinations of durability, life safety and improved aesthetics. This includes the company’s brand new tornado-shelter StormDefender™ Door along with the design-forward SteelWeave™ Metal Mesh Grille and code-driven SmokeShield™ Elevator closure. CornellCookson will also take part in the AIA Continuing Education (CE) Theater and Passport programs, in addition its own in-booth promotions and giveaways.

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YKK AP America grows southwest sales team with the addition of Michael Platt as Architectural Sales Representative

YKK AP America grows southwest sales team with the addition of Michael Platt as Architectural Sales Representative

Posted by | May 29, 2019 | 0 |

YKK AP America today strengthens its sales team with the appointment of Michael Platt as Architectural Sales Representative. Platt will service the San Antonio metro area where he will leverage his excellent relationship building skills to capitalize on growth opportunities and increase profitability within the building enclosure market.

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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