CUIABA, Brazil--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic do Brasil (PANABRAS) has provided Arena Pantanal Stadium, one of the stadiums to be used in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, with Panasonic's wide variety of AV and security solutions. The Arena Pantanal, in Cuiaba - Mato Grosso, is the venue for many of the matches to be played during the football event. The stadium's capacity is about 41,000 people and it has the flexible structure, in order to adapt it to future needs and multiple events, even after the event. Its nickname is 'O Verdão' (The Big Green), after the sustainable approach used for the construction and the maintenance. Panasonic's solutions include two 77.4 square meter large LED screens, security systems (330 cameras, 6 recorders, server and display monitors), three IP PBX main units and 60 IP phones, IT systems and 250 screens of full IP digital signage systems with the cooperation of its strategic partner Canal Livre. Arena Pantanal Stadium kicked off on 2nd April, with a test match between Santos FC and Misto EC. In addition, Panasonic has supplied two 77 square meter large LED systems to Arena da Baixada stadium in Curitiba, one of the host stadiums for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. The company also has signed a sponsorship deal with Clube Atletico Paranaense based on this stadium that will allow Panasonic to display its brand on the large LED systems for 10 years, advertise the company using the systems and digital displays in the stadium for four years.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SageGlass®, a product of Saint-Gobain, will be included in expansion plans for the iconic Mall of America®. SAGE announced the news at the annual American Institute of Architects (AIA) national convention in Chicago taking place June 26-28. The electronically tintable glass will be installed in the large oval rotunda that covers the grand new entrance to the Mall, providing solar control and comfort to millions of guests each year. Groundbreaking for the project started in May 2014 and is expected to be completed in late summer 2015. Mall of America, the nation’s largest retail and entertainment destination, has embarked on a $325 million expansion project with partners Mortenson Construction, Hotel Development LLC, the Mdewakanton Sioux Community, and the City of Bloomington, Minnesota. The expansion will include a 342-room JW Marriott hotel, office tower, high-end retailers, new dining options, a tourist welcome center and a large event space. This is the most significant construction project for Mall of America since its opening more than 20 years ago. The new entrance to the Mall features a stunning, 3,500-square-foot rotunda skylight comprised of more than 300 panes of SageGlass. It will enable the Mall to control the sun without resorting to shades, blinds or other devices that would have curtailed natural daylight.

Session to discuss integrating window, lighting systems to help meet challenging new building codes; SageGlass dynamic glass will be on display at the SAGE booth and an integrated SageGlass-Lutron display is featured at the Lutron booth at the show. Who: Dr. Helen Sanders, Vice President, Technical Business Development, SAGE Electrochromics, a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain Dr. Pekka Hakkarainen, Vice President, Lutron Electronics What:Integrated Window and Lighting Systems Can Help Meet Challenging New Building Codes, a continuing education course presented by Dr. Sanders and Dr. Hakkarainen examines how dynamic fenestration - in concert with proper window size and location, interior furniture layout, and electric lighting - can provide flexibility for changing conditions in a building during the day and help architects overcome challenges created by potential conflicts in high-performance building standards such as ASHRAE 189.1-2009, LEED and other emerging minimum energy codes. SageGlass® advanced dynamic glass, a product of Saint-Gobain, will be exhibited in large form geometric shapes at the SAGE booth #3663. The demonstrations will feature SageGlass’ unique ability to deliver energy savings in form factors that meet architects’ design needs. SageGlass is available in many geometric shapes including traditional squares and rectangles as well as trapezoids, parallelograms and triangles. An integrated demo featuring SageGlass and Lutron will be on display at the Lutron booth #2431 at the AIA show. SageGlass has also released a new white paper summarizing the many causes of UV fading and illustrates the relative fading protection performance of SageGlass versus standard glazing products. Where: AIA Convention 2014, McCormick Place, 2301 S. Martin Luther King Dr., Chicago, IL 60616. TH305 speaking session: Room S402, McCormick Place SageGlass booth: #3663; Lutron booth: #2431 When:TH305: Thursday, June 26, 2014 from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. SageGlass demos: Expo floor open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., June 26 & 27; 10 a.m. -2 p.m., June 28th.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The high-volume facility that manufactures dynamically tintable SageGlass®, a product of Saint-Gobain, has achieved Gold certification under the United States Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) rating system. SAGE announced the news at the annual American Institute of Architects (AIA) national convention in Chicago taking place June 26-28. The 320,000-square-foot facility, located in Faribault, Minnesota, opened in late 2012 and has been producing SageGlass for a number of high-visibility projects including the General Services Administration (GSA) headquarters in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Naval Academy’s retrofit of historical McDonough Hall, and Hamilton Garden Terrace in the Philadelphia’s iconic Kimmel Center. In addition, the plant has manufactured glass for numerous other projects including commercial office buildings, schools and universities, and healthcare facilities. The plant is the largest electrochromic glazing facility in the world, capable of annually producing several million square feet of dynamic glass. Sustainable building practices overseen by the project's general contractor, Ryan Companies US, Inc., helped the facility earn points toward its LEED Gold certification. The facility construction process earned points for diverting 50 percent of construction materials from landfills, use of recycled and regionally sourced materials, among other measures.

NEW DELHI, June 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), the exclusive certification body for administering the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) process worldwide, announces that beginning July 1, 2014, LEED project teams in India can now directly register and certify with GBCI by taking advantage of the state-of-the-art technology platform LEED Online. Announced earlier this month by USGBC, the news coincides with last week's announcement in India that all state governments must comply with minimum requirements for energy efficient design and construction set by the central government by 2017. According to a USGBC report, India ranks third globally for countries outside of the U.S. with the most LEED-certified space, with nearly 12 million square meters. There are more than 66 million square meters of building space undergoing the LEED process in India, comprising 1,657 building projects. USGBC has established a LEED "hub" in India, with the primary goal of accelerating the adoption of LEED. The LEED hub acts as a local technical, market, certification and customer support center for LEED project teams.

Session to discuss integrating window, lighting systems to help meet challenging new building codes; SageGlass dynamic glass will be on display at the SAGE booth and an integrated SageGlass-Lutron display is featured at the Lutron booth at the show. Who: Dr. Helen Sanders, Vice President, Technical Business Development, SAGE Electrochromics, a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain. Dr. Pekka Hakkarainen, Vice President, Lutron Electronics. What: Integrated Window and Lighting Systems Can Help Meet Challenging New Building Codes, a continuing education course presented by Dr. Sanders and Dr. Hakkarainen examines how dynamic fenestration - in concert with proper window size and location, interior furniture layout, and electric lighting - can provide flexibility for changing conditions in a building during the day and help architects overcome challenges created by potential conflicts in high-performance building standards such as ASHRAE 189.1-2009, LEED and other emerging minimum energy codes. SageGlass® advanced dynamic glass, a product of Saint-Gobain, will be exhibited in large form geometric shapes at the SAGE booth #3663. The demonstrations will feature SageGlass’ unique ability to deliver energy savings in form factors that meet architects’ design needs. SageGlass is available in many geometric shapes including traditional squares and rectangles as well as trapezoids, parallelograms and triangles. An integrated demo featuring SageGlass and Lutron will be on display at the Lutron booth #2431 at the AIA show. SageGlass has also released a new white paper summarizing the many causes of UV fading and illustrates the relative fading protection performance of SageGlass versus standard glazing products. Where: AIA Convention 2014, McCormick Place, 2301 S. Martin Luther King Dr., Chicago, IL 60616. TH305 speaking session: Room S402, McCormick Place, SageGlass booth: #3663; Lutron booth: #2431. When:TH305: Thursday, June 26, 2014 from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM . SageGlass demos: Expo floor open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., June 26 & 27; 10 a.m. -2 p.m., June 28th.

Microban® built-in antimicrobial product protection technology enables architects to differentiate their portfolio, save their clients money, add value to their project as well as provide products that stay cleaner for longer and inhibit deterioration due to bacteria, mold and mildew. There is an increased demand for antimicrobials in the commercial construction space and because of that the antimicrobial market in US construction is growing rapidly with a CAGR of 13.2%. Microban is on the cutting edge of helping architects capitalize on this growth, providing the products they use with antimicrobial technology along with the tools they need to find and learn more about specifying these products into their buildings. Since Microban’s antimicrobial technology helps keep product surfaces cleaner for longer, products used can represent potential cost savings to facility managers and building owners. When it comes to differentiating a portfolio among a vast number of competitors, Microban’s state-of-the-art technologies, proven results and brand recognition are all reasons why specifying products that incorporate their antimicrobial product protection would benefit even the most competitive of portfolios. Built in to products during the manufacturing process, Microban product protection inhibits the growth of microbes such as bacteria, mold and mildew that can cause stains, odors and product deterioration, damaging surfaces. Microban antimicrobial product protection ensures continuous, durable and effective efficacy that provides an added level of defense against damaging microbes without ever wearing off or washing away for the lifetime of the product.

Show off what you offer in a clean and presentable manner – that’s what it’s really all about, right … especially in the restaurant business? You want to let your customers, potential customers, even the casual undecided passers-by, see the delicious choices you’ve got. Entice and bring them through that front door. This is usually accomplished by displaying your menu in a window display or menu case of your establishment. Create an inviting and professional presentation of your menu, daily specials, or even upcoming events in a manner that is approachable, easy to view, and clear to read. Sounds simple, except perhaps when you also need to consider the ease of changing this menu board display every time the menu changes. Our Menu Display System accomplishes all those tasks for you. Acrylic pockets neatly and cleanly allow for insertion of a menu, or photo, each and every time it is created or updated. Cables and fittings enable the food services owner to design a display using either letter or tabloid size documents, and configure the display in a portrait or landscape layout. When changes are required, simply slip the existing document/menu from the acrylic pocket(s), and insert new ones. Changes are so fast and easy that even daily menu updates are no obstacle. And since acrylic pockets have an opening at the top, in which to slip documents in and out, no tools are required. Pockets are suspended from 10′ stainless cables and may be mounted from walls, window returns or ceiling/floors. Choose from five standard kits of 1 to 3 pockets, or call for custom configurations. If you have questions or would like to learn more about how our products can be beneficial in your project, please contact our Customer Support at info@ashanging.com, or give us a call at 866 935-6949 (toll free) or at our local number 450 619-7999.

LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MovinCool®, a brand of DENSO Corporation, announced that 10 new application videos featuring the MovinCool commercial spot air-conditioner lineup are now available on YouTube at www.youtube.com/movincool. The videos cover all the latest MovinCool portable and ceiling-mount models. The units are used in a variety of application areas, including server and telecom, industrial, offices and schools, healthcare, outdoor and events, and moisture removal. MovinCool, which has pioneered the concept of workspace spot cooling since the 1980s, is a brand of DENSO Corporation, the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial spot air conditioners. MovinCool offers portable and ceiling-mount air conditioning systems for emergency, backup and supplemental cooling, as well as moisture removal. For more information, visit www.movincool.com. DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world's major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges.

SAMOTER AND 2014 ASPHALTICA, GREEN LIGHT FROM EXHIBITORS Initial signs of recovery in the sector also in Italy Verona 17th June 2014. High quality visitors; those who didn't attend the show missed a vital opportunity; signs of recovery, even in Italy. At just over one month from the end of Samoter and Asphaltica, exhibiting companies have drawn up their initial conclusions for attendance at an edition that was certainly unusual for many different reasons. "Our impressions after the event are positive," says Vito Minunni of Cifa-Zoomlion; "yet of course it is impossible to make comparisons with pre-crisis editions. Clients and buyers turned up we found them to be very interested. Especially those from the Middle East. In our case, for example, Iraqi buyers were already very well informed about our production and quality. If they had been seeking merely price or convenience, they could have gone to Ankara to find cheaper machines. But they chose to come to Samoter. The same holds true for the Russians who gave considerable attention to our products." Selena Bolin of Midi Europe which distributes Isuzu and Takeuchi also expressed satisfaction. "It was a rather good show for us and we are pleased with the contacts we made. We met very professional Italian visitors." MAN was also among the big names taking part; Eleanor Migliorini sums up the results for the German brand as follows: "We had many contacts and even sold a number of vehicles, so we are satisfied with the investment; we also achieved good feedback from the outdoor area and the live demos of our vehicles, which were always very crowded with highly motivated visitors." Mercedes, the other German giant attending Samoter, also had a rewarding show: "We could not miss the appointment with Samoter 2014," said Enrico Ferraioli, Marketing Manager at Truck Mercedes-Benz Italy. "We attended the event with an inside stand and an outside area - just a few kilometres away in a quarry, as the ideal terrain for test driving our new Arocs in live conditions. Samoter visitors also enthusiastically greeted the initiative that gave them the chance to learn about the characteristics of new vehicles, after having driven them over dedicated routes; in the four days of the event, visitors to Samoter were joined by more than 3,000 clients who crowded the Mercedes quarry site for a total of over 500 test drives. Excellent results in terms of attendance and satisfaction for sector clients and operators, which promises well for the future. We hope they will remember Samoter 2014 as the moment when the recovery in the Italian construction industry began." Guido Peveri, Terex Dealer Manager, was to the point: "We are delighted. We finalised sales of machinery and created excellent contacts for new distribution points. We'll do it again tomorrow." VF-Venieri also indicated positive final results: "Our expectations were low, to be honest," explains Filippo Muccinelli, "but everything turned out to be much better. Attendance was interesting and visitors were well-informed. We did not finalize sales during the show but we did generate interesting contacts that we will now bring to fruition." Andrea Pavan, Marketing Director at Komatsu, summed up edition of Samoter: "Our expectations were not particularly high for various reasons: yet the event turned out to be impressive with good attendance and very interested and interesting clientele. We made positive contacts and this give us a lot of confidence for our future projects. We think of ourselves as an Italian company: we have a factory in Este and this is also one of the reasons why we decided to attend the event; we must also play our part to support this sector. We took a gamble and won." Companies attending Asphaltica also highlighted positive results. Michele Turrini of Ammann Italy SpA (and the new President of Siteb) says: "For our company, feedback was positive with good contacts and a high-impact image. I would say that people who did not come along made a mistake. More generally, I feel that the strategy of linking Asphaltica with Samoter paid off, thereby offering a broader overview of the road sector. Of course, in a different situation, the input from Samoter would have been even better. Perhaps the road, for the future, may be to seek greater specialisation in certain key sectors to present a truly broad-ranging offering in the sector. Large machinery is easy enough to find, the Show is the place where you can find all services, workshops and components: in short, everything you need but is sometimes difficult to find." Lastly, Cristina Baraldini of Atlas Copco Italy says: "The background context was certainly not the best but in the end there was good attendance by well-informed and interested visitors. We met people who knew exactly what they were looking for. Of course, we expected something extra from the co-scheduling with Samoter since its helped broaden the type of visitor interested in our machines positioned astride these two markets." Samoter and Asphaltica 2017 are scheduled again 22-25 February 2017. www.samoter.com - www.asphaltica.it

LUXURY QUARTZ SURFACE MANUFACTURER UNVEILS LATEST ADDITION TO CLASSICO COLLECTION TORONTO, June 16, 2014 /CNW/ - Caesarstone announced today, the addition of two new colours from their Classico collection - one classic, and one contemporary, two very unique designs that are opposing yet complementary. A classic reinvented, new 5131 Calacatta Nuvo is Caesarstone's interpretation of natural Calacatta marble - offering the beauty of natural stone with the ease of Caesarstone care and maintenance. An everyday masterpiece, Calacatta Nuvo features wide, elegant, cascading grey veins on a white opaque base. Calacatta Nuvo makes a bold and unforgettable impression, upgrading the look of any interior space. Industrial chic meets practicality with Caesarstone's new 4003 Sleek Concrete. Its smooth grey, matte appearance offers the cool, minimalist look of real concrete countertops, coupled with the benefits of a quartz surface. Unlike real concrete, Caesarstone is non-porous, stain resistant, scratch resistant and does not require any waxes or sealants to protect and keep surfaces looking like new. For a more industrial vibe, Sleek Concrete can make a bold design statement in both contemporary and modern spaces.

If you are attending Neocon in Chicago next month, be sure to visit the Caesarstone booth #8-1110. Caesarstone will showcase various furniture applications in which the quartz surfaces can be used, along with the latest color collections. The Neocon booth will remind show attendees that Caesarstone surfaces no longer belong only in the kitchen. The durable surfaces make stunning bars, reception areas, furniture pieces, wall paneling, and much more. Neocon is North America's largest design expo for commercial interiors and is attended by over 40,000 architects and design professionals each year. The show takes place at The Merchandise Mart in Chicago from June 9-11, 2014.

Envolution™by Metl-Span® brings high-end architecture to new heights. Building on the foundation of our insulated metal panels, we bring to you a complete platform of building materials, featuring sunshades, grilles, column cover and beam wraps, by DAMS, Inc. and an extensive offering of custom fabricated products. Preview these products by downloading our comprehensive 30-page Product Brochure and make plans to stop by Booth 4204 at the 2014 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition in Chicago, IL.

Wausau, Wisconsin (June 2014) – Kolbe's handcrafted windows and doors are built-to-order with nearly limitless customizable options to match the precise specifications of architects, builders and owners. Kolbe features contemporary and traditional designs, and a broad product offering suited for commercial buildings, luxury residences and historically correct renovation. During the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Expo and Convention 2014, Kolbe will showcase a sampling of creative possibilities including: Teutonic™ Series' heavy-duty products suited to strict commercial building codes and energy efficiency standards. Ultra Series' traditional look and high-performance with the low-maintenance of aluminum-clad exteriors in durable finishes. VistaLuxe™ Collection's contemporary style, clean lines, consistent profiles and industry-leading frame-to-daylight opening ratio. The versatile functionality of Kolbe's windows and doors heightens creativity with expansive and unusual configurations that combine large sizes and distinctive detailing. Each unit is fashioned to fit an exact space – whether selecting the warmth of all-wood, the durability of vinyl, the longevity of aluminum-clad, or the distinguishing character of copper. Accentuating the desired aesthetic, Kolbe encourages architects to explore special interior wood species and vibrant exterior colors, as well as custom exterior trim and divided lite patterns. Beveled, ovolo and square glazing beads assist in conveying the architectural style. A breadth of smooth operating hardware enhances the windows and doors' reliability and convenience, from retractable screens to universal design accessories. Extending a property's architectural heritage, Kolbe can replicate intricate, historic details with brass pulley systems, ogee profiles and beveled glass. Glass choices span from the artistic with patterns and etching to the high-performance with thermal improvements, LoE coatings and multiple panes.

West Caldwell, New Jersey, June 13, 2014 – MaxLite introduces Small LED Flood Lights with the patent-pending MaxFOCUS light collimator and thermal pressure plate that are designed to narrow light distribution and reduce operational temperatures for greater energy cost savings. The flood lights are DesignLights Consortium-qualified (DLC) and available in 15-, 25- and 45-watt styles that deliver narrow beam optics from 72 degrees and wide beam from 101 degrees. They are eligible for rebates up to $150 available through select utility rebate programs nationwide. The wet-rated Small LED Flood Lights replace inefficient, 100-watt quartz halogen and 150- and 175-watt metal halide fixtures in landscapes, facades, displays and signage in hospitality, public places, shopping plazas, schools, health care facilities and other commercial and residential properties.

MADISON, OH — June 11, 2014 —ChemMasters, Inc. has published a new brochure detailing its Silencure™ Penetrating Silane/Siloxane Fortified Cure and Seal technology. Silencure products are intended to improve the efficiency of concrete contractors. Because they can be applied in a one-step process to fresh concrete within two hours of final finish, Silencure products eliminate the need for water or resin curing, stripping and the traditional 30 day waiting period prior to silane or siloxane treatment. By simultaneously providing both a curing compound and a penetrating silane/siloxane sealer, this technology greatly reduces labor with fewer jobsite visits. Silencure technology is available via four ChemMasters products: original Silencure, low-VOC Silencure A, SilencureDOT for highway payment, and Silencure SRT, a patented water-based formula that can be applied to new broom finished, precast, hand or machine troweled surfaces. Silencure SRT can also be used on older unsealed concrete, making it universally appropriate for concrete contractor use. ChemMasters’ Solvent Replacement Technology (SRT) provides additional environmental benefits, is VOC compliant and virtually trouble-free. Silencure SRT cures concrete to ASTM C-309 and ASTM C-1315 standards, exceeds NCHRP 244 standards for salt protection and will exceed 100 freeze / thaw cycles without damage. ChemMasters, Inc. is a 58 year-old manufacturer of specialty concrete chemicals used to improve, repair and protect concrete and masonry. The company is the acknowledged leader in the formulation and manufacturing of low-VOC solvent-based products for use in the states that require them. A state-of-the-art research and development facility is operated by ChemMasters to advance the science of concrete improvement.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronically-tintable SageGlass®, a product of Saint-Gobain, is being incorporated into a growing number of government buildings to help public workplaces save energy and provide an improved work environment for employees. A wide variety of federal, state and local government projects ranging from homeland defense facilities to research labs have recently installed SageGlass dynamic glass to solve challenging sun glare and heat-gain problems, resulting in considerable cost and energy savings. For example, the federal government spends approximately $7 billion per year to power more than three billion square feet of federal building space, while state and local government agencies spend more than $10 billion annually. One SageGlass customer – The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory – extensively tested SageGlass performance and determined the technology can reduce heating and air conditioning equipment size by up to 25%, cooling energy loads for buildings by up to 20%, and lighting costs by up to 60% while providing building occupants with more natural daylight and greater comfort. In addition, SageGlass is installed in three separate buildings at the DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado. Another significant government project is the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) headquarters in Washington, D.C., which transformed a large open courtyard into a seven-story south-facing atrium with SageGlass skylights. It enabled the LEED® Gold certified project to improve occupant comfort and energy efficiency by controlling solar heat gain and glare.

Yorkville, New York—Meyda Custom Lighting has unveiled new Fused Glass Wall Sconces for outdoor lighting applications. Meyda Custom Lighting is a Meyda Tiffany company and a leading manufacturer and designer of custom lighting and décor. From left to right in the photo are the Metro Fusion Midnight Wall Sconce (154599) and the Metro Fusion Oceano Wall Sconce (154595). Like the dynamic colors of a moonlit night sky and the epitome of darkness at night, the abstract designed Midnight sconce combines hand applied strips of Blue, Purple and Clear fused art glass. The hardware and decorative studs are finished in Nickel. Oceano blends Blue waves with sunlit Sand and features fused glass comprising strips of Beige, Smoke and Ice Blue art glass with a framed finished in Nickel. Both sconces feature unique abstract motifs in “Bas Relief” that employ carved art glass sculpting for a multi dimensional effect so that the fixtures can be viewed clearly from any angle. High fired fused glass is transformed in to Metro Fusion wall sconces that are wet location listed and perfect for a variety of exterior and interior applications. Made in the USA, the sconces are handcrafted by highly skilled Meyda artisans in the Yorkville, New York manufacturing facility.

by Dave Veilleux, VP Business Development - Currently “Cork Rail” is the de facto standard product on which school designers rely for hanging children’s art, displaying students’ work, mounting wall posters, for use as map rails, and posting staff notifications. But there are multiple reasons to reconsider this type of art rail. Casso Display Rail is not cork-based, so there is no use of (or concern with) sharp objects to display items. Also, because it requires no “fasteners”, it is “always ready” for use. There is never the need to remove a collection of staples from the last showings or to locate a fresh supply of thumb tacks. Simply insert flat documents/art into the bottom of the track. There they hang. Effortless! It is also very tolerant of flat document thickness. It is compatible with single sheets and even 2-ply and 4-ply mat boards up to 1/16 inch thick (2mm). Versatile! Because the surface is hard anodized satin aluminum and not porous, there is less chance of graffiti or markings adhering to Casso Display Rail, keeping it looking clean and pleasing. Few shinanigans here. It plays nicely! Since there are no adhesives and no sharps repeatedly puncturing the holding mechanism, there is less wear-and-tear on Casso Display Rail. By the way, if the insert were to fail, replacement is easy. Facility Engineers love this! This is a good time to state Casso Rail ships with all needed mounting hardware and end caps are included. More love! And the mounting hardware is hidden from view. The sleek lines are permanent so cleaning and dusting is equally carefree. Who doesn’t like that? As for “map clips”, well, we don’t offer those. Heck, the entire rail is a map-hanging surface. Map clips aren’t needed. Instructors love that! As you can see from the photo above, objects are mounted into the bottom of Casso Display Rail. The little fingers built into the gripper mechanism flex to grasp inserted display material. These behave much like the flexible grippers on windshield wipers when wiping a wet surface. The fingers “grab” a little bit more the farther they are pressed against a surface. The thicker the material the harder the fingers grasp, up to 1/16 inch. Easy!

Atlanta, GA – June 2014 - Sto Corp., the innovative world leader in cladding, air barrier, coatings, and restoration systems, and Oldcastle’s Amerimix brand - a nationwide manufacturer of stuccos, mortars, and grouts, are pleased to announce a joint marketing agreement. This program will allow for the ease of combining StoPowerwall® Stucco finishes with Amerimix Pre-Sanded, Concentrate, Scratch and Brown, and Pump Grade Sanded product warranties, giving contractors the advantages to both under one single warranty. The StoPowerwall® Stucco System creates a more durable, impact resistant, colorfast exterior wall cladding. This lightweight cladding offers greater flexibility, with faster installation than traditional stucco. The joint warranty program will include Amerimix Stucco Products AMX 750 FBC, AMX 755 FBC, AMX 745 FSB, and AMX 740 FSB. The warranty will cover these Amerimix Stucco Products in conjunction with using a StoPowerwall Stucco System. This dual warranty will allow for Sto to further extend its ability to offer a more extensive system solution to the entire North American stucco market. This will enable access to more geographically desirable locations from local demand. All stucco products should be used in accordance with Amerimix’s application guidelines and with the correct product compatibility. Sto’s Powerwall finishes come in a wide variety of flexible, silicone enhanced, elastomeric or acrylic-based finishes that are either textured or smooth. Sto’s elastomeric finishes can bridge hairline cracks to keep moisture out – all of which add up to a more powerful cladding system. StoPowerwall finishes deliver excellent color uniformity and a wide array of tint choices using highly concentrated pigments that won’t dilute material like universal tints can. With a variety of textured finishes and smooth coatings and more than 1 million tint formulas, Sto puts custom design options at your fingertips. Choose from various coatings and finishes, including StoCoat® Lotusan®, which has a pronounced self-cleaning effect, is highly resistant to mold and mildew, and has high water vapor permeability. The terms of the new Sto and Amerimix warranty are the same as the StoPowerwall system warranties, up to 12 years, depending on the system configuration.

Ben Nevis Challenge 2014 At 6 o’clock tomorrow morning four members of the Lightworks’ team will begin to climb Ben Nevis, as they take part in the Ben Nevis Charity Challenge. The challenge will see them climb the UK’s highest mountain (1,343m) cycle 25 miles through the Highland landscapes and canoe Loch Lochy; all in one go! The challenge is just one of many in Lightworks 25th Anniversary year. And, it’s all for a great cause. They’ll be undertaking this epic challenge to support Lightworks’ charity for 2014, the Cathedral Archer Project (CAP). The CAP day centre supports the homeless and most vulnerable people in Sheffield, giving them the support, food and the guidance they need to get back on their own two feet. David Forrester, Chief Executive Officer at Lightworks said; ‘We hope to break our fundraising targets in our 25th year, so we’ve decided to undertake our most physically-challenging charity challenge to-date, the Ben Nevis Challenge 2014. I’m pleased to say that training has been good, but it’s definitely going to be tough. Any donations to spur us on will be greatly appreciated by our team and those that benefit from CAP’s support.’ The CAP centre costs around £2,100 per day to run, so every donation helps. Please dig deep to support the Lightworks’ team efforts; inspire them to push through when the lactic acid kicks in, and visit our JustGiving page to help us beat our £1000 fundraising target for CAP. About the Cathedral Archer Project: CAP is a day centre that supports the homeless and vulnerable in Sheffield; founded in 1990 as a breakfast project, CAP now resides in a purpose built centre, where the staff and volunteers provide much needed food, shelter, donated clothing, as well as medical support. The CAP team go above and beyond to help those that use their centre, giving them access to a pathway out of homelessness by providing education and qualifications to enable them to seek work. To find out more about the work CAP do visit their website.

SHANGHAI, June 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The 12th China International Expo for China Roofing & Waterproofing Technology (R&W 2014) will be held from July 17 to 19, 2014 at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. As one of the world's top three roofing and waterproofing events, the 25,000-square-meter R&W 2014 will house 1,500 international standard exhibition booths. A record 300 companies from within China and around the world are expected to take part in the expo, assuring that this will be an event that attracts a lot of attention. Exhibitors will display approx. 1,000 kinds of products, creating huge opportunities China National Building Waterproof Association, China National Building Materials Group and the National Roofing Contractors Association will co-host the R&W 2014 on the heels of the past eleven successful sessions since 2003. A record number of name brand companies from China and from abroad, including more than 240 Chinese exhibitors and over 50 foreign rivals, will display approx. 1,000 kinds of roofing and waterproofing products. The event will provide a platform for buyers and exhibitors to exchange ideas and talk business face to face, creating huge opportunities for industry players. A top destination for more than 10,000 Chinese and foreign buyers; a one-stop procurement platform for roofing and waterproofing building materials From waterproofing to entire roofing systems, the product range at this expo covers almost every segment. Last year's event attracted 24,860 visitors, making it a true one-stop procurement platform for roofing and waterproofing building materials.

NEW DELHI, June 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the creator and administrator of LEED, announced today it was expanding its support of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the popular global green building program, in India. India ranks third globally for countries outside of the U.S. with the most LEED-certified space, with nearly 12 million square meters, according to a report released by USGBC last month. Fedrizzi outlined four key initiatives that have been launched: 1) LEED is evolving to be a truly global rating system by providing local and regional paths for projects to achieve certification. These alternative compliance paths take into account regional climate, geography, land use laws and more. India will now have a seat at the LEED International Roundtable, the USGBC group responsible for driving the international development and applications of LEED. 2) In an effort to strengthen global consistency of the LEED rating system, the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) will now manage certification of projects to all LEED rating systems in India, including assuming responsibility for LEED India certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). IGBC will continue to provide support to LEED India projects already in the system, but all new projects will come under the auspices of GBCI for certification services. 3) With this move, the entire suite of LEED rating systems will now be available in India, including LEED v4, the latest update to the rating system that codifies performance goals through a continuing relationship with LEED throughout the life cycle of the building. 4) To support this increase in the LEED offerings in India, USGBC is establishing a hub in New Delhi to provide in-country support to LEED project teams, including education, technical support and customer service. LEED is the world's most widely used and recognized rating system guiding the design, construction, operations and maintenance of green buildings. To date, project teams in more than 150 countries and territories have implemented LEED in their building projects, taking advantage of its global, regional and local applicability to create structures that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions; create healthier indoor environments for workers, students and community members; and lower utility bills for building owners through reduced energy and water use.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SageGlass®, a product of Saint-Gobain, will be featured in Saint-Gobain’s new state-of-the-art North American corporate headquarters located at 20 Moores Road in Malvern, Pa. Saint-Gobain, the world's largest building materials company, is transforming an existing space into a LEED-certified facility for Saint-Gobain and its North American construction materials subsidiary, CertainTeed Corporation. The $80 million redevelopment project, expected to be completed in the fall of 2015, will take full advantage of Saint-Gobain’s extensive portfolio of green building materials and technologies, including SageGlass, to create an energizing, sustainable work environment that will attract and retain top talent for years to come. LEED certification is being sought for the 320,000 square foot redevelopment project. The goal is to create a next-generation workplace that maximizes comfort and air quality through the use of a wide range of building material innovations from Saint-Gobain’s product portfolio. In addition to SageGlass, the headquarters will include materials from CertainTeed Corporation, Saint-Gobain ADFORS, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics and others from Saint-Gobain's family of companies. Incorporating these products will create a "living laboratory" where the company’s research team can measure the impact its products will have on a real workspace environment.

Ortal USA in Booth #3912 DATE: June 26-28 2014 LOCATION: McCormick Place, IL MORE: AIA Convention website (http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/convention.aia.org/event/aia-expo.aspx) Chicago, City of Big Shoulders... and even bigger innovation. Come see the future of American fireplace design at the AIA Expo!Ortal USA will be nestled tight inside the city of the century, looking to the years ahead with eyes burning bright. We're bringing our catalogue of over 80 different size and model combinations to fit most any application. You simply can't miss us!

Atlanta, GA -- Atlas Roofing Corporation has unveiled WeatherMaster® Film SE, a new high-temperature underlayment that is especially suited for metal roof applications. Maximum protection is achieved without compromising an architectural look and can be used in new construction or reroofing. This new underlayment gives continuous protection, year after year, to the entire deck of a properly ventilated roof, and problem areas where water can collect or drainage is slow. It is ideal for critical transition areas where the roofline elevation changes, such as from a main roofline to a patio. Because WeatherMaster Film SE is highly flexible, it is easy to install in transition areas. It also provides a secondary layer of waterproofing to prevent damage from windblown rain and meets the ASTM D1970 standard for ice dam underlayment. This SBS modified, self-adhesive membrane underlayment creates a watertight barrier as it seals to the deck and also around nails. WeatherMaster Film SE has a silicone-treated, split-back, release film that was created for easier installation and handling. Its textured film surface offers better traction and skid resistance during installation. This unique self-adhesive underlayment can be applied under normal, dry conditions of 45°F or warmer. No bonding agent, applied heat, or special equipment is needed in the installation process. Atlas offers homeowners increased coverage of their Premium Protection Period on any Atlas Signature Select® Roofing System. WeatherMaster Film SE is a qualified component for use in the Atlas Signature Select Roofing System when used in combination with other qualifying Atlas products.

New York City: June 1 2014: SolarWall® inventor John Hollick has been honored in an exciting new exhibit curated by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) that features the best inventions, inventors and engineering feats of the past two centuries, including Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, George Westinghouse, Willis Carrier, the steam engine and the Panama Canal. Entitled "Engineering the Everyday and the Extraordinary", the goal of the exhibit is to "invite people to rediscover the remarkable; the engineers and inventions that have shaped our world as well as the extraordinary breakthroughs that are already setting the stage for the future." ASME focused on nine categories of engineering: Environment, Food, Safety, Manufacturing, Energy & Power, Transportation, Health, Exploration and Communication. The 80 inventors and inventions whose stories they chose to highlight represent the best of those categories. The SolarWall® technology and inventor John Hollick are featured in the Energy & Power category. The other inventions recognized in this category are the Steam Engine, the Jet Engine, the Transformer, Incandescent Light Bulbs, the Internal Combustion Engine, Alta Wind Energy Center, the Electric Generator, and the Itaipu Dam. The SolarWall® technology was a breakthrough invention that created the global solar air heating industry. It was ranked by the U.S. Department of Energy as being in the "top two percent of energy related inventions" because of its unique technical design and efficiency at converting sunlight into usable thermal energy. It remains the only building-integrated clean energy technology - now used in thousands of commercial, industrial and agricultural applications around the world - that effectively addresses the huge amount of energy used for space and process heating. The SolarWall® technology is now poised for significant growth as solar air heating becomes a mainstream solution to reducing GHG emissions and with new applications for this innovative technology.