Nichiha USA, a manufacturer of fiber cement siding and cladding, will launch its new corporate identity Nov. 1 with the debut of a redesigned website.
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Kawneer dedicates new floodwall at its Bloomsburg facility
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| Mar 23, 2013
Fire resistive curtain wall helps mixed-use residential building meet property line requirements
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CertainTeed strengthens commitment to quality, achieves ISO 9001 certification at Georgia roofing plant
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Folding glass walls revitalize student center
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