Texas Industries, Inc. announced today that its Texas subsidiary has achieved operational status of its second kiln at its Hunter cement plant, near New Braunfels, Texas. Following a successful commissioning process which began in November of 2012, the 1.4-million ton state-of-the art kiln line has realized its design performance capabilities and is producing efficiently.
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Nearly 40 percent of global carbon emissions are the result of energy consumption by buildings. This, combined with tightening regulations and greater public awareness, is creating a demand for technologies that will one day make near-zero-energy high-performance buildings the norm.
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A recent study published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology ( William A. Rutala , Ph.D., MPH, et al., 2013) confirms the ability of a new UV-C-reflective wall coating to dramatically reduce the time necessary to decontaminate a room using the UV-C-emitting device TRU-D SmartUVC™.
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Variously called Printed, Flexible or Organic Electronics, it is one of the fastest growing technologies in the world.
It is of vital interest to industries as diverse as consumer goods, healthcare, mobility...
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This year marks 26 years of Spanish innovation at COVERINGS, The Ultimate Stone and Tile Experience. Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers' Association (ASCER), once again served as a show sponsor.
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Lapolla Industries, Inc. ("Lapolla"), a Houston based global supplier, and manufacturer of spray foam insulation, and equipment designed to reduce energy consumption in the residential and commercial markets, for both new construction and retrofit applications, announces a strategic partnership with HOUZE® Advanced Building Science Inc. ("HOUZE®").
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Stratasys Ltd., a leading manufacturer of 3D printers and production systems for prototyping and manufacturing, today announced details of some of the fun-packed 3D printing projects taking place at ACS Egham International School, based in Surrey, UK.
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The United States witnessed 11 billion-dollar extreme weather and climate events in 2012, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Climatic Data Center. Seven of those were tornados or other spring/summer severe weather, which brought extreme wind, hail and other hazards to the safety of people and property across the country.
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HOUZE® Advanced Building Science Inc. is revolutionizing the way homes are built through its standard-setting zero-energy building systems and innovative energy solutions. And now, HOUZE is poised to take their zero-energy products one-step further, with the launch of ZERO Foam™, the most advanced closed-cell spray foam insulation on the market.
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Beginning this month, Fiberon®, a leading manufacturer of PVC and composite decking, railing and fencing products, announces availability of its exclusive Fiberon HomeSelect® railing brand at home-improvement retailer, Lowe’s.
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