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MG McGrath, Inc. of Maplewood, Minnesota is pleased to announce Dave Rassmussen has joined our company to do Business Development. He brings 25+ years of experience in the metal industry…He has previously worked for Copper Sales/UnaClad and most recently Firestone and KR Kline. We are very excited to have him on board. For more information, please visit us at www.mcgrathshtmtl.com.

Precision Ladders Extend-A-Rail (Model: ER-1) ladder safety post. The Extend-A-Rail is made of aluminum and a fully anodized finish is standard. As with all Precision Ladders’ products, the ER-1 is 100% made in the USA! The Extend-A-Rail is designed to operate on ladders with inclines of 60 to 90 degrees and can be installed on ladders for shipping fully assembled, ready to use once the ladder is installed. Click here for full details.

Due to the tremendous growth of the Sure-White product line, Carlisle is pleased to announce the introduction of Sure-White 6-inch SecureTAPE. Previously only available in 3” width, SecureTAPE delivers 30% greater peel strength and 32% greater shear strength than other seam tapes available in the market today. The addition of this product further enhances the Sure-White EPDM product line, making it one of the easiest-to-install, premium white roofing systems available. Contact Carlisle representative, Dave Millard at 612 423-9976 for more information.

Carlisle is pleased to announce the introduction of Square D Powerlink® and Clipsal®, components that provide comprehensive energy-saving automated lighting control solutions that will interface with Carlisle’s Drylight daylighting systems. Now when a building owner incorporates Carlisle’s Drylight’s, which are included in the roof warranty against leaks, into his Carlisle roofing system he can also enjoy lighting control solutions that will allow the full benefits of daylighting to be realized. Carlisle’s Skycalc® software can be utilized to determine the amount of energy an owner will use, and save when incorporated lighting controls and daylighting solutions in his building. Contact Carlisle representative, Dave Millard at 612 423-9976 for more information.

USG introduces designing for schools education program to help architects and interior designers understand the LEED® for Schools 2009 requirements impacting more healthy and productive school environments. Program features one-hour continuing education credit presentation – Making The Grade – LEED® for Schools 2009 and USG product solutions hand-out – USG Ceilings and LEED® for Schools 2009 Indoor Environmental Quality.

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Value Engineers & Acoustics?

The game is changing fast ...

Sponsored by Tectum Inc.

When: January 13, 2010
Where: CISCA website: http://www.cisca.org/
Presenter: David Sykes, ASA, NCe and Bill Cavanaugh, AIA, FASA, INCE Bd.

Objectives:

• Learn how your markets will grow as acoustics gains LEED credits and code status
• Understand the changing relationship between value engineers and acoustical materials
• Learn how to position high-performance products in a changing marketplace

Subjects Covered:
New, comprehensive, code-level acoustical requirements from LEED and AIA will change the way value engineers treat acoustical materials, thereby creating significant growth opportunities for CISCA members. This seminar will teach you about: (1) the new 2009 LEED ‘Environmental Quality’ criteria for acoustics in green buildings; (2) the 2007 Green Guide for Healthcare acoustical guidelines; and (3) the new 2010 AIA/ASHE code-level acoustical guidelines for health care facilities. All three documents were drafted by the ANSI committee led by the two presenters of this session who are noted authorities in architectural acoustics. The best news: all three documents are consistent with each other and cite a single reference standard.

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• Veranda: a Sister Series Veranda Tones.
• New Veranda Tones
• Porcealto

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