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RENO OFFICE PARTNERS WITH TOLL BROTHERS RENO,NV. (Dec 28, 2009) - Terra West's Reno office is celebrating the recent award from home builder Toll Brothers of two large homeowner association communities in Reno. Terra West will handle property management for Dorado at Damonte Ranch and Saddle Ridge at Damonte Ranch. Part of a new master plan, Dorado at Damonte Ranch is taking shape in South Reno. This family-oriented community is located less than three miles from Damonte Ranch Parkway and US 395. Nestled against the Virginia Range foothills, Dorado at Damonte Ranch has stunning mountain views and is close to shopping, recreation and employment centers. This exciting new community features luxurious homes offering up to 3,300 square feet of living space. Damonte Ranch also features an extensive trail system that connects neighborhoods and parks, perfect for an evening walk or an invigorating bike ride. Saddle Ridge at Damonte Ranch by Toll Brothers is nestled within one of south Reno's most popular master plans. This family-oriented community is located less than three miles from Damonte Ranch Parkway and US 395. Backed by the Virginia Range foothills, Saddle Ridge at Damonte Ranch has stunning mountain views and is close to shopping, recreation and employment centers. This exciting new gated community will offer four luxurious, semi-custom one and two-story single-family homes reflecting European architectural designs and a community center. "We are so excited to partner with Toll Brothers and begin working on these beautiful communities," said Jeannie Redinger, regional director of Northern Nevada for Terra West. "It's a wonderful addition to our portfolio." "One of the key ingredients in all business is customer service," said John Tolbert, assistant vice president at Toll Brothers. "I was attracted to Terra West by their outstanding reputation, especially considering customer service. In their short tenure, they have exceeded my expectations."
MonierLifetile EDUCATES MARKETPLACE ON cool roofs, California Title 24 *New educational video and brochure explain cool roofing requirements* IRVINE, Calif. (October 5, 2009) – National concrete roof tile manufacturer MonierLifetile® is partnering with the California Energy Commission to inform and educate building professionals on California Title 24 new building code requirements related to cool roofing. In August, MonierLifetile hosted a seminar for the building community in Irvine, Calif. More than 100 builders, architects and roofing contractors attended the event. The standing room only event was so well attended, the company has now made the seminar available to everyone through its website. The video of the seminar and accompanying brochure can be viewed or downloaded at www.monierlifetile.com by clicking the video button in the Energy Efficient Roof System section of the homepage. New code requirements for cool roofs in California will take effect January 1, 2010 as part of California Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards. The educational video and brochure focus on current and future requirements for cool roofs in California. According to Chris Doelle, vice president of sales and marketing for MonierLifetile, the seminar provides critical information to the building community. “There’s a real need for building professionals to understand the intricacies of the code changes and how this will impact their new construction and reroof projects,” Doelle said. “Our goal with this podcast is to share this data on cool roofs with the building community at large,” he added. “Cool roofs and energy efficiency are critical throughout the nation.” Cool roofs are highly reflective, highly emissive roofing materials that stay 50 to 60 degrees cooler than a normal roof under a hot summer sun, offering homeowners considerable cost savings. Concrete roof tile is an energy efficient cool roofing solution. MonierLifetile is the leading manufacturer of concrete roof tile across North America. The company’s innovative Energy Efficient Roof System utilizes an elevated batten system, vented eave risers and ridge guards to reduce energy costs. Studies have shown the system can reduce the amount of heat penetrating the conditioned space by 50% versus direct-to-deck installations, resulting in 22% lower energy consumption. For more information about MonierLifetile and its concrete roof tile systems, visit www.monierlifetile.com or call 1-800-571-TILE (8453). About MonierLifetile: Based in Irvine, Calif., MonierLifetile is the leading U.S. manufacturer of premium concrete tile roof systems utilizing green technologies and raw materials that save energy, and reduce waste and pollution. MonierLifetile has 13 manufacturing plants and service offices throughout the U.S., and a plant in Guadalajara, Mexico. About the California Energy Commission The California Energy Commission is the state’s primary energy policy and planning agency. Created by the Legislature in 1974 and located in Sacramento, Calif., the Commission promotes energy efficiency by setting the state’s appliance and building efficiency standards and working with local government to enforce those standards.
August 12, 2009 Haws Corporation® to Showcase HydrationStationTM at National Fitness Trade Show [Sparks, Nevada, USA] – Haws Corporation® is proud to announce their participation in the 28th annual National Fitness Trade Show (NFTS) August 18-20 at the Grand Sierra Resort. Haws Corporation will be exhibiting their revolutionary new product the HydrationStationTM - a hands free, sensor operated, filtered water dispenser. The HydrationStationTM hooks up to a municipal water line, and uses state-of-the-art filter technology providing the user with completely safe, clean tap water. The HydrationStationTM allows business owners to eliminate bottled water usage in their facilities and helps them become environmentally friendly and “Green.” All NFTS attendees will be eligible to enter a drawing to win a free HydrationStationTM. About Haws Corporation Haws Corporation manufactures drinking fountains and emergency equipment for a diverse set of industries. Focus areas include educational centers, recreational parks, and industrial complexes, as well as, petrochemical production facilities. Founded in 1906, Haws is headquartered in Sparks, NV USA, and is represented around the globe. For more information on Haws Corporation, please visit www.Hawsco.com.
Benjamin Obdyke Forges Partnership With Specialty Construction Market Supplier Wind-lock® To Better Serve the Stucco, Stone, Masonry Markets HORSHAM, PA ? Benjamin Obdyke, a leading provider of residential roof and wall products, has forged a distribution partnership with specialty construction market supplier Wind-lock® to strengthen its growing presence in the stone, stucco, and masonry channels. "Several of our products have resonated with builders and specialty contractors who work with stone, stucco, and masonry as exterior siding materials on homes," explained Geoff Ehrman, Director of Business Development for Benjamin Obdyke. "In order to make these products more readily available, we searched for the best partner in this endeavor. We're proud to have Wind-lock, with its brand and service capabilities, carry our products on a nationwide basis through its well-established distribution base." Wind-lock will carry two of the newest product offerings from Benjamin Obdyke: Home Slicker® Stone & Stucco and Blockade™ Mortar Deflection System. Home Slicker Stone & Stucco is a rolled rainscreen designed specifically for stone, stucco, and masonry applications; Home Slicker Stone & Stucco 10 is also available and it contains all the same features as Home Slicker Stone & Stucco but is designed to meet the 10 mm Canadian building code requirements for rainscreen systems. The Blockade Mortar Deflection System prevents mortar dropping from clogging the weep holes in a brick wall while also creating an assembly that is free from the deteriorating effects of mold and moisture. Carter Benjamin, Executive Vice President of Wind-lock, pointed out that his company's just-in-time inventory program, multiple warehouse locations, and stock-to-dock shipping guarantee have helped make it one of the country's leading specialty construction market suppliers. "'What you need, when you need it' is how we say it," he said. Among the products carried by Wind-lock are those for the EIFs (exterior insulation finishing systems), stucco, brick, veneer synthetic stone, ICF (insulating concrete forms), SIPs (structural insulated panels) and stone channels. Professionals interested in purchasing Benjamin Obdyke roof and wall products can contact Wind-lock at 800-872-5625 or visit www.wind-lock.com. For more information on Benjamin Obdyke products, including installation instructions, product details, and best practice guides, visit www.benjaminobdyke.com, or call Benjamin Obdyke Customer Service at 800-346-7655.
Local Company Provides Green Alternative to Bottled Water Dangers (Sparks, Nevada, USA) – With the FDA’s current regulation scrutiny on the bottled water industry, Haws Corporation®, a local Northern Nevada company, has an immediate solution to the fears and concerns associated with bottled water. Haws recently introduced their newest product - the HydrationStationTM - a hands free, sensor operated, filtered water dispenser. In the past several years bottled water manufacturers have recalled water contaminated with bacteria, arsenic and other cleaning compounds. The industry currently isn’t required to report tests that show up positive for contamination, but municipal water authorities are required to report dangerous contaminants within 24 hours. The HydrationStationTM hooks up to a municipal water line, and uses state-of-the-art filter technology providing the user with completely safe, clean tap water. Daily, Americans use 60-million bottles of water, with only 2 out of every 10 bottles actually recycled. By using the HydrationStationTM users will be able to utilize re-usable bottles and consequently reduce waste and its harmful effects on the environment. Several college campuses, including UC Berkeley, Georgian College in Ontario and Penn State, have already taken the initiative and supported a ban the bottle approach to water supply and have installed HydrationStations throughout their campuses. Visit www.stayhydrated.net for more information on the HydrationStation™ water delivery system and to view the product video. About Haws Corporation Haws Corporation manufactures drinking fountains and emergency equipment for a diverse set of industries. Focus areas include educational centers, recreational parks, and industrial complexes, as well as, petrochemical production facilities. Founded in 1906, Haws is headquartered in Sparks, Nevada, USA, and is represented around the globe. For more information on Haws Corporation, please visit www.hawsco.com.

FOSI Takes to the Skies Fiber Optic System Inc. Adds FOSI Star Ceilings as an Official Division With the company experiencing exponential growth in star ceiling sales orders, a decision was made to create a new division under Fiber Optic Systems Inc. FOSI Star Ceilings is now the official division that designs and manufactures star ceilings. “With so much attention on the star ceiling aspect of the business, I decided that it was best to organize a separate division for star ceiling orders,” says Cyr Ryan, owner and president of FOSI. FOSI began its journey into the world of star ceilings in 1994 when it designed and manufactured the star ceiling for the first Rainforest Café in Minneapolis’ Mall of America. Since then, FOSI has created over 50 star ceilings for the Rainforest Café locations alone, both in the U.S. and abroad. In recent years, FOSI opened up its design to other commercial and residential clients and has completed well over 450 additional star ceilings. Two design aspects set FOSI aside from other star ceiling companies: a custom approach and an astronomically correct design. Flexibility in design allows the FOSI team to personalize each star ceiling for the customer. Various shapes, sizes, and even material type are available at request. Generally based on the September night sky as seen from North America, viewers enjoy the dimmed Milky Way, constellations, comets, and even shooting stars. All of these effects are achieved with the use of just one FOSI-patented illuminator. Blue fibers joining the stars of a particular constellation create a recognizable outline of the constellation. The blue fibers are lit with an additional lamp in the illuminator. A second illuminator is used for the addition of fireworks and sound effects to the night-sky scenery. Alterations in design have occurred over the years, and the company is using its more than 30 years of experience to help home theater companies minimize labor costs. Recent changes to the design of the panel system allow for 90% of the work to be completed by the FOSI team. Fiber Optic Systems Inc. is a manufacturer of quality custom fiber optics displays, exhibits, signage, and special effects since 1970. FOSI is located in Whitehouse Station, NJ. # # # If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Cyr Ryan, please call Dana at (862) 228-3506 or email fosi-nj@hotmail.com.

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FOSI Takes to the Skies