Archive for the 'News' Category

History Channel Taps Doe Run for ‘Modern Marvels’ Episode

The Doe Run Company will take center stage on the History Channel’s popular series “Modern Marvels,” airing June 16 at 7 p.m. Central Time. (PRWeb Jun 6, 2008)


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Purolator USA’s New Buffalo Branch Offers Cross Border Logistics Services

Purolator USA, the small-package and freight forwarding subsidiary of Canada's largest integrated distribution services company, has announced the opening of a new branch office to service the upstate New York region. Purolator USA's expansion into the Buffalo region comes at a time when cross border trade between the United States and Canada is at an all-time high. Purolator USA has operations in both Canada and the United States, which provides access to established and extensive distribution networks throughout each country. (PRWeb Jun 6, 2008)


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The Doors of Perfection

Dream Doors wins Brand Builder of the Year at the British Franchise Association's prestigious Franchisor of the Year annual award ceremony (PRWeb Jun 6, 2008)


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ToolsNow.com Acquires $10 Million of Coleman Powermate Generators and Pressure Washers

ToolsNow.com (www.toolsnow.com) has acquired $10 million in generator and pressure washer inventory from Coleman Powermate, which filed for bankruptcy in March. (PRWeb Jun 6, 2008)


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Bob Burnside Becomes One of The First Certified Green Professional Builders

Robert Burnside, president of Fireside Home Construction, has become one of the nation's first home builders to earn a Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation. The designation is awarded after completing intensive coursework on green building principles and practices. CGB is sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders. (PRWeb Jun 6, 2008)


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Taylor Woodrow Helps Take The Pain Out Of Buying In Spain

With its aim to make Spain a great place to invest once again, established UK house builder www.taylorwoodrow.es [Taylor Woodrow de España] is currently offering a collection of high quality properties for sale with price reductions of up to 25%*. (PRWeb Jun 6, 2008)


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Aspen Contracting, Inc., Expands to Serve Texas Residential, Commercial Roofing Market

Aspen Contracting, Inc., expands to Texas to help residential and commercial property owners replace roofs damaged by hail and wind. (PRWeb Jun 6, 2008)


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Construction Foreman Sues for Whistleblower Retaliation

Lawsuit alleges that Monmouth County employer George Harms Construction Co. fired foreman Michael Dodd in retaliation for his reporting unsafe working conditions and fraud to OSHA. (PRWeb Jun 6, 2008)


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Solomon Colors, Inc. Acquires Brickform to Become Global Leader in Decorative Concrete Color and Texturing

Solomon Colors, Inc., a pioneer in innovations of concrete coloring solutions, announces the acquisition of Brickform, a leader in architectural and decorative concrete, to expand their concrete product lines and distribution channels. (PRWeb Jun 5, 2008)


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Hinge Incorporated Releases Comprehensive Study of DC-metro Professional Services Firms

Study compiles an in-depth analysis that will prove useful to service industry CEOs in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. (PRWeb Jun 5, 2008)


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