James Hardie Distribution Update for Pittsburgh District
CHICAGO- James Hardie Building Products, the world leader in fiber cement siding, announced an addition to its distribution partnerships today for the Pittsburgh District that will allow for the continued growth of its fiber cement siding and trim business. Effective immediately, Boise Cascade, Wheatland, PA will carry the full range of James Hardie® siding, trim and interior products to service Western Pennsylvania, while Boise Cascade, Westfield, MA will service Western New York. There are...
Eco-Friendly Infrared Heating Technology Vows to Disrupt the Home Energy Sector by Cutting Carbon Emissions
New infrared heating technology from Saiterm can help cut energy consumption in domestic buildings and significantly reduce carbon emissions An eco-friendly heating technology created by Saiterm is changing the way homeowners stay warm over winter. Based in Amsterdam, the heating technology firm has patented “Spring”, an infrared system that aims to render traditional gas boilers and electric heaters things of the past. With Spring’s infrared heating technology, homeowners can turn up the...
Global Commission Describes New Geopolitical Power Dynamics Created by Renewable Energy
Abu Dhabi, UAE: 11 January 2019 —Political and business leaders from around the world have outlined the far-reaching geopolitical implications of an energy transformation driven by the rapid growth of renewable energy. In a new report launched today at the Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the Global Commission on the Geopolitics of Energy Transformation says the geopolitical and socio-economic consequences of a new energy age may be as profound as those which accomp...
Profile Products Acquired by Incline Equity Partners
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (January 10, 2019) – Profile Products LLC, an environmental solutions company providing soil, water and vegetation management solutions for customers in erosion control, sports turf, golf and horticultural markets, today announced its acquisition by Incline Equity Partners, a Pittsburgh-based private equity firm focused on making investments in growth companies specializing in value-added distribution, specialized light manufacturing and business services. The new owners will...
Sanveo Announces Expansion into Electrical Engineering and Welcomes Juan Orosco as The VP of Engineering Services
NEWARK, Calif.- Sanveo Inc., a pioneer in bringing next generation technology solutions to the AEC industry worldwide, solidified their intent in providing Electrical Engineering services, and recently welcomed Juan Orosco as their VP of Engineering Services. "Sanveo is sticking with its promise to not only expand geographically, but to also grow its service offerings," says Irshad Rasheed, COO of Sanveo Inc. "Adding Electrical Engineering services will enable the company to be a well-rounde...
Woolpert Acquires Waller, Todd & Sadler Architects
DAYTON, Ohio — Woolpert announced today that it has acquired Waller, Todd & Sadler Architects, an architecture firm located in Virginia Beach, Va. This addition bolsters the architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm’s design and planning capabilities. Woolpert President and CEO Scott Cattran said, as part of the firm’s strategic plan, Woolpert was looking for an architecture firm with strong leadership, management and technical resources. “We conducted a nationwide search for an...
The Vortex Companies Promotes Gonnella to Executive Vice President of Products
HOUSTON- With greater emphasis being placed on growing the Vortex Products division, Andrew Gonnella has been promoted to Executive Vice President of the Vortex Products division. "This allows Andrew to focus exclusively on a fast growing part of our business," stated Mike Vellano, CEO of the Vortex Companies. "Andrew is extremely innovative and has shown an exceptional ability to introduce our products, not only to new markets, but within our existing market segments as well," he added. As E...
Council of University Transportation Centers Honors Leaders and Students for Advancing Transportation Research
WASHINGTON - Five students, four leaders in transportation academia and one long-time transportation industry advocate from both the public and private sector will be honored by the Council of University Transportation Centers (CUTC) for outstanding contributions to transportation research and education at a Jan. 12 awards banquet in the Nation’s Capital. Nuria Fernandez, CEO of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, is the 2018 winner of the CUTC Lifetime Achievement Award for Tran...
AISC Welcomes Edward Seglias as New General Counsel
AISC proudly welcomes Edward Seglias, Partner at Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC, as general counsel. Seglias replaces David Ratterman, who retired at the end of last year after serving as AISC's General Counsel for 30 years. "I have been delighted to transition the office of general counsel to Ed Seglias over the last three months", says Ratterman. "Ed is an extraordinary lawyer--the perfect person to guide the Institute into the next 100 years of its history. The Institute and it...
Aircuity Partners with Wistar Institute to Save Energy, Create a Better Environment for Occupants and Provide Access to New Data
NEWTON, Mass., USA – Aircuity, (www.aircuity.com), creator of measurably better environments, announced the installation of its platform in the Wistar Institute’s lab and vivarium areas. As a result the Wistar Institute, an international leader in biomedical science, is saving a significant amount of energy, occupants are provided a better environment and new data is now available to help better manage the space. The Wistar Institute is located in Philadelphia, PA and has special expertise in...