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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES Owner of DECO Windshield Repair named top entrepreneur Feb. 18, 2010 – Justin Kathan, owner of DECO Windshield Repair in Calgary, has been named Manitoba Champion by Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship (ACE), a Toronto-based non-profit organization. Spray-On "Liquid Glass" Protects Surfaces Feb. 11, 2010 – Much as it did for hair styling products and fake tans, spray-on technology now stands to revolutionize everything from locomotives to winemaking to textile design, thanks to a versatile new spray known as liquid glass. Applied to nearly any surface, an invisible non-toxic layer of silicon just one millionth of a millimeter thick can protect underlying matter from water, bacteria, dirt and even UV radiation. READ MORE LEED Green Associate credential launches in Canada Feb. 4, 2010 – The LEED Green Associate credential, which recognizes professionals in the green building field, has officially launched in Canada. This credential is the Green Building Certification Institute’s (GBCI) fastest growing credential. Arch Aluminum emerges from bankruptcy protection Feb. 4, 2010 – Arch Aluminum & Glass has announced that it has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This follows the asset purchase by Arch Glass Acquisition Corp., an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, in a $53.8 million cash deal. Mitchell launches GlassMate 6.0 and GlassMate Mobile Feb. 4, 2010 – Mitchell International has announced the launch of GlassMate 6.0 and GlassMate Mobile. GlassMate software is a point-of-sale system designed to deliver efficiency and automation to the auto glass repair and replacement market. Polycarbonate sheet enhances design at Canada Place Feb. 4, 2010 – Winter will have little effect on Olympic Games visitors to Vancouver’s many attractions, thanks to the city’s planners and architects. Historically they have kept the elements at bay in their approach to infrastructure design for popular pedestrian areas, and their preparations for the Winter Games are no exception. Glen Morrison named President, Alcoa Building and Construction Systems Feb. 2, 2010 – Alcoa announced today that Glen G. Morrison will become President, Alcoa Building and Construction Systems, succeeding David W. Schlendorf, who will retire following a distinguished 39-year career with the company. Mr. Morrison was President, Kawneer North America, a major manufacturer of architectural aluminum building products and systems and part of Alcoa’s Building and Construction Systems organization. |
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