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Cementex Announces New Lift-Front Hoods for Ultralight Series Arc Flash PPE

Cementex, the safety tool specialists, announces the release of a new lift-front hood in their Ultralight Series of Arc Flash PPE. The lift-front hoods provide a larger viewing area through the updated clear gray color shield, and remain compatible with Cementex’s innovative hood ventilation system, for the greatest possible safety of personnel in environments in and around energized equipment. The ventilation system helps to reduce the risk of dehydration, especially in hot weather conditions.

From Cementex Products, Inc. 28 Jan 2021

Polyglass and D&D Roofing Collaborate for Shriner’s International Project

Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems, teamed up with D&D Roofing, a roofing contractor in Nevada, to provide a new roofing system for a Shriner’s Kerack in Reno. Shriner’s International is a 501C organization consisting of a network of regional chapters, run primarily by volunteers, that offer support and services to those in need across the US and abroad.

From Polyglass U.S.A. Inc. 2 Dec 2020

Researchers Develop High-Performance Sustainable Regenerated Isotropic Wood

Plastic was invented in the late 19th century, and since then, it has transformed human lives. The advent of plastic paved the way to a robust, lightweight, and economical material, which significantly eased everyday life.

1 Dec 2020

Five Models can Boost Solar Adoption in Low- and Middle-Income Households

With the drop in rooftop solar prices, a majority of the households, irrespective of any income level, can now save costs by going solar.

10 Nov 2020

Australia’s Top Engineering Award Winners Announced

The year’s top engineering people and projects have been named at the Engineers Australia National Pinnacles Awards virtual ceremony.

10 Nov 2020

Low Carbon Smart Pipes will Contribute to Construction Sector Decarbonisation

Low carbon smart pipes for use in large-scale buried infrastructure projects are to be developed in a new partnership between the University of Birmingham and specialist manufacturing company Aquaspira Ltd.

10 Nov 2020

Countdown to WES Lottie Tour!

In just a few days, volunteers from the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) will once again be posting photos of Lottie at work for WES Lottie Tour during Tomorrow’s Engineers Week (2 – 6 November 2020) to show the huge range of careers available in engineering.

27 Oct 2020

The 5G Future Has Arrived: Construction Company Successfully Trials 5G for High-Tech Applications

The future of 5G for business has officially landed. While there have been many hypothetical use cases for 5G, and predictions about the business applications it will enable, Australian-based Taylor Construction demonstrates firsthand that 5G has arrived, setting a new standard for 5G-enabled high-tech applications for the enterprise.

23 Oct 2020

New Radiative Cooling Technology for Commercial Paints to Keep Surfaces Cooler

A white paint capable of cooling below the temperature of its ambient settings even under direct sunlight has been developed by a team of researchers.

22 Oct 2020

Construction of a New 25000sqm Yard Facility at UK’s Largest Salvage and Vehicle Recycling Company

North West-based groundworks specialist, M Downes Earthworks, has commenced work at the UK’s largest salvage and vehicle recycling company, SYNETIQ, in Gloucester, to construct a new yard facility.

From M Downes Earthworks Ltd 26 Aug 2020

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