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RAK Ceramics to Build Ceramic Tile Production Facility in India

UAE-based ceramic tile producer, RAK Ceramics has inked a Memorandum of Understanding with the Gujarat government to build a modern ceramic tile production facility in Gujarat, India.

23 Mar 2011

Solar Gard Launches New Retrofit Window Film

Solar Gard has unveiled a Silver AG 50 Low E retrofit window film for both residential and commercial applications. With the use of the Silver AG 50 film, standard glass can be converted into low emissivity windows.

22 Mar 2011

Insulfoam Expands Operations into Western Pennsylvania

Insulfoam will open a new engineered expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation manufacturing facility in Smithfield, Pennsylvania.

From Insulfoam 22 Mar 2011

Report Indicates Building Using IR-Coatings are More Energy Efficient

PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) coil and extrusion coatings group has issued a white paper demonstrating the superior energy performance of buildings with infrared (IR)-reflective coatings on metal walls, window frames and roofs.

From PPG Industries Inc. 21 Mar 2011

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Introduces Noiseproofing Sealant

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (SGPPL), producer of high-performance polymer products, has released a Green Glue Noiseproofing Sealant.

21 Mar 2011

Rmax Operating’s Thermal Insulation Product Clears NFPA’s 285 Fire Testing Standard

Rmax Operating, producer of polyiso building insulation, has proclaimed that its thermal insulation product called TSX-8500 has exceeded the criteria of the 285 standard of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

21 Mar 2011

New Stain Blocking Primer from Krylon Ideal for Indoor and Outdoor Projects

Krylon, one of the nation’s leading spray paint manufacturers, unveils a new Stain Blocking Primer/Sealer.

From Krylon Products Group 18 Mar 2011

UCC Releases Pin-Paddle Mixer and Unloader

United Conveyor Corporation (UCC), global provider of ash handling solutions, has launched a sophisticated Pin-Paddle Mixer/Unloader developed exclusively for high calcium ash conditioning.

18 Mar 2011

Phoenix Industries to Showcase PelletPAVE and PelletPATCH Materials at ConExpo

Phoenix Industries, major supplier of products and technology for the paving segment, has declared that they will showcase their latest patented PelletPAVE and PelletPATCH materials at the ConExpo event, scheduled to be held in Las Vegas between March 22 and 26.

18 Mar 2011

JM Invests in Additional Capacity to Meet Market Demand for Microfiber

Global manufacturer and marketer of energy-efficient products for building insulation, as well as specialty engineered materials, Johns Manville will address the growing demand for Microfiber by adding capacity. To achieve this, the company plans to restart the previously closed capacity in Ohio.

17 Mar 2011

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