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    News Archive for May 2010

    Internal louvre windows for optimal room ventilation, from Breezway

    To really effectively cool a room, cool, fresh air needs to be let in and warm, stale air needs to be let out, which can be tricky if a room has only a single outside wall.


    Plaspanel recycled plastic panel from Builda Panels used at Melbourne ice rink

    The Olympic Ice Skating Centre in Melbourne recently commissioned designer Edie Kurzer to create new tables and seating using Plaspanel 100% recycled plastic panel from Builda Panels.


    The Miller Huntsman Rescue Kit from Sperian

    Designed to be set up quickly and easily, the Miller Huntsman Rescue Kit from Sperian is personal protective equipment that saves valuable time in the event of rescue and retrieval operations.


    Timbercrete's smallest bricks now available in the Cobblestone Ryan Series

    Timbercrete now has hand crafted bricks available in their Cobblestone Ryan Series.


    VIC home sales prop up the nation

    New home sales in Victoria pushed up the national sales figures by more than 6 per cent in April, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA).


    Meet BCA requirements with Kingspan

    As the Federal Government puts off implementing answers to climate change until 2013, the emphasis is on energy efficiency.


    India's first solar power plant to be built

    Astonfield Renewable Resources and Belectric have entered into an agreement for the execution of Astonfield’s 5 MW solar power plant in Osiyan, Rajasthan, India.


    Sydney council to invest $2m in green projects

    The City of Sydney plans to build more renewable energy projects for the City's properties as an alternative to purchasing GreenPower carbon offsets.


    Ku-ring-gai LEP gets the go ahead

    The NSW Government has approved the Ku-ring-gai Town Centres Local Environmental Plan (LEP).


    HEINE Flex & Twist 4mm Fiberscope, available from INLINE Systems

    Now available from INLINE Systems, the HEINE Flex & Twist 4mm Fiberscope is a waterproof, and oil and fuel resistant probe.


    Lighting Science release 60 Watt equivalent LED bulb

    Lighting Science is continuing its campaign to bring affordable LED lighting to the consumer market with their first high-output 60 Watt equivalent LED bulb.


    Easy Rider stair lift from Master Lifts help mature aged residents navigate stairs safely

    For mature aged home owners, navigating the way safely up and down stairs can become a painful and sometimes frightening experience, which is why Master Lifts have released the Easy Rider stair lift.


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