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METALCON offers green programs, exhibits

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Jim Austin

METALCON International, which takes place October 9-11 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Ill., offers a number of programs focused on metal’s role in sustainable design. It is the only annual trade show and conference focused on the … Read more »

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Palram wins CCMC approval for many products.

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Jim Austin

The Canadian Construction Materials Centre has recently approved many Palram products. The CCMC is similar to the International Code Council approval in the United States. This is a required approval for sales of construction materials in the Canadian market. The following … Read more »

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Palram Americas publishes new brochure

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Jim Austin

Palram Americas, a leading manufacturer of polycarbonate and PVC sheets, created a guide to assist design professionals as they navigate the requirements of the United States Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. Palram studied the USGBC … Read more »

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