9.25.09 | Passaic, NJ | Bendheim's architectural
glass was used for the newly constructed University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of
Business. Optichroic glass was selected for informational and donor signage because of its ability to capture
and radiate the full color spectrum of light. Created
through specialized interlayer technologies, the glass is available in a wide
range of texture and color combinations, including clear and etched patterns,
and is suitable for large-scale architectural applications.
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9.9.09 | North Wllkesboro, NC | Dreamwalls Color
Glass will showcase its color solutions at HD Boutique, September 14-15, Miami Beach,
FL, booth # 501. Color options for the back painted glass are limitless due to a
computerized intermix color system, which has a database of millions of
colors any of which can be specified from standard color swatches. Benefits include hygienic qualities and ease of maintenance, reflective
properties that can contribute towards LEED credits, resistance to
moisture, durability, and ease of installation.
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8.27.09 | Calgary, Canada | DIRTT Environmental Solutions unveiled a new finish for DIRTT Walls. Write Away
is a factory-applied film for MDF (Medium Density Fibre board) or
veneered tiles on DIRTT walls and doors turning them into marker boards. The film is available in standard and custom colors and is
also available in specialized clear veneer applications. Dry-erase
markers wipe off without ghosting and unintended use of non-erasable
markers can be removed with appropriate cleaning products.
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8.25.09 | Miramar, FL | Trend Q was awarded GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certification. Trend Q, a recycled stone agglomerate surface material, is an ecologically conscious product, strong enough for any surface application for residential and commercial use and its characteristics can contribute to LEED certification. The collection of 49 colors contains up to 72% post consumer recycled content.
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8.25.09 | New York, NY | Milliken will be featured in the Material ConneXion
booth at the HBA Global Exposition at the Jacob Javits Center in New
York, Sept. 15-17. Millad NX8000 reduces
haze by 50% and gives clarity to thicker molded and extruded parts that
previously exhibited haze, providing an almost glass-like appearance. Because
of its innovation and value in enabling broader use of lighter weight recycled
PP, Millad NX8000 clarifying agent and
ClearTint colorants were accepted into the Material ConneXion Materials
Library. The Milliken exhibition will be located at the Material ConneXion
showroom at 60 Madison Avenue, New York, from 9 - 5 pmweekdays.
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8.14.09 | New York, NY | Carnegie announced that its complete line of Xorel
products proved to be resistant to Virex Tb disinfectant cleaner. Hospitals, healthcare facilities and nursing homes that use
Virex-Tb or similar commercial cleaning products to deal
with virulent micro-organisms are in need of durable products for these environments. Carnegie's in-house testing shows that its sustainable Zorel meets their expectations.
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8.13.09 | Passaic, NJ | Bendheim Wall Systems, Inc. introduced its new sample set and product literature.
The
sample set contains six channel glass textures, including four exclusive
patterns, Low-e and Azur thermal performance coatings, and the low
iron channel glass option. The brochure provides information about channel
glass options, interior and exterior frame systems, technical
information, images of award-winning installations, and the company’s
green statement.
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7.21.09 | Passaic, NJ | Bendheim
Wall Systems introduced Ice, the newest texture offered by channel glass manufacturer Lamberts. Ice is made in an organic image-obscuring texture that provides both daylighting and privacy, whether installed as a single or double-glazed wall. It is manufactured with 40% post-consumer recycled content and can be designed to form up to 23'-tall facades and interior partitions.
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