Rockfon North America facility begins production
Rockfon, a part of Denmark-based ROCKWOOL Group, last month started production of stone wool acoustic ceiling products at its first North America manufacturing facility.
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Category: Company News
Jacobs Engineering to acquire CH2M
“By increasing our industry reach and adding to our already extensive skills, this transaction enhances our value to our clients and bolsters Jacobs’ position as a premier consulting, design, engineering, construction, and operations and maintenance technical services firm. CH2M brings to Jacobs a talented, engaged team with capabilities and values that are very complementary to our own. Together, we will bring more solutions to our clients, give more opportunity to our employees and create increased value for Jacobs’ shareholders. In addition, this transaction is consistent with our M&A criteria, accelerating our ability to achieve our financial growth targets and propelling Jacobs toward our vision of providing innovative solutions for a more connected, sustainable world,” said Steve Demetriou, Jacobs’ Chairman and CEO.
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Vitro Architectural Glass experts tout sustainability at Built Positive workshops
Two technical experts from Vitro Architectural Glass were among the leaders of two “Built Positive” workshops hosted by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute last month, each attracting more than 100 architects, designers and product developers to discuss sustainable building products and the concept of circular (regenerative) design.
Read MoreThe Roderick Group and Ardmore Associates join forces, create engineering powerhouse
Two prominent Chicago-based, African American-owned engineering companies have merged to create a fully integrated engineering and construction management consulting firm. Ardmore Associates and The Roderick Group have joined forces to become one of the largest minority-owned firms in Chicago and the region, as well as one of the top 20 largest engineering firms headquartered in Illinois.
Read MoreFoundation Building Materials, Inc. acquires American Wal-Board, LLC
Founded in 1995, American Wal-Board is an independent distributor of drywall, steel framing, insulation, roofing and fireplace products. Led by a strong management team, American Wal-Board operates one branch in Tennessee and one branch in Mississippi.
Read MoreCovestro pledges to advance resource-efficient building in emerging markets with IFC’s EDGE
“IFC’s collaboration with Covestro will help empower the private sector in emerging markets to adopt low-carbon construction materials,” said Alzbeta Klein, director and global head for IFC’s climate business. “It unites us in shared thought leadership so that, together, we can amplify the awareness and education of sustainable building practices in emerging markets.”
Read MoreKarine Galla joins Sto Corp. as Product Manager for StoGuard, StoPowerwall Stucco and Stucco Finishes
Galla comes to Sto with more than 16 years of experience in product marketing in EIFS, stucco, air and moisture barriers, and other materials related to Sto Corp. Prior to joining Sto, she worked for Omega Products International where she held the position of Product Line Marketing Director.
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Vitro Architectural Glass launches Vitro InspireScapes blog
Recent topics covered on Vitro InspireScapes include how to use a new online tool for generating three-part Construction Specifier Institute (CSI) glass specifications; the importance of full-size mock-ups for accurate job-site evaluation of glass samples; and a line of patterned, low-emissivity (low-e) glasses developed jointly by Walker Glass and Vitro Glass to protect birds and the environment.
Read MoreArmstrong Flooring completes acquisition of VCT Business of Mannington Mills
Armstrong Flooring, Inc. announced that it has closed on the previously announced definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire the Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) business of Mannington Mills, a nationally recognized flooring company.
Read MoreApogee closes on acquisition of EFCO Corporation
EFCO is a leading U.S. manufacturer of architectural aluminum window, curtain wall, storefront and entrance systems for commercial construction projects. Apogee provides distinctive value-added glass and metal solutions for the architectural and picture framing industries.
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