HARC Invention Wins Top Honor for Innovation at Wood Products Industry Fair.Business Editors THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 2003 HARCwood(TM), an engineered wood product developed by researchers at the Houston Advanced Research Center The Houston Advanced Research Center, commonly referred to as HARC, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in The Woodlands, Texas dedicated to improving human and ecosystem well-being through the application of sustainability science and principles of sustainable (HARC), was recognized with the top prize for Innovative Technology in the Wood Treatment Processing category at the 2003 Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers(R) (AWFS AWFS Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (R)) Fair held July 31 - Aug. 3 at the Anaheim convention center Anaheim Convention Center is a major convention center in Anaheim, California. It is located across from the Disneyland Resort on Katella Avenue. Much of the Anaheim Convention Center has been renovated in recent years with state-of-the-art facilities. . HARC was one of 13 companies recognized in four categories -- innovative technology, ergonomics, productivity and safety -- at the 2003 AWFS (R)Fair Awards reception Saturday evening, Aug. 2. The Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers(R) (AWFS(R)) is the largest national trade association in the United States representing companies that supply the home and commercial wood and furnishings industries. HARCwood(TM), recently licensed to Wilton Enterprises Limited of New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. , enhances the properties of medium density fiberboard fi·ber·board n. A building material composed of wood chips or plant fibers bonded together and compressed into rigid sheets. Noun 1. (MDF (1) (Main Distribution Frame) A wiring rack that connects outside lines with internal lines. It is used to connect public or private lines coming into the building to internal networks. ) and offers a number of benefits, among them moisture resistance, increased durability, and good paint adherence. In addition, it has excellent fire retardant characteristics. Applications range from building materials to marine applications. Cyrospace is the official commercialization agent for HARC. For licensing information, contact Michael Cyrus of Cyrospace Inc. at 281-535-7077. Founded in 1982, HARC is a nonprofit organization based in The Woodlands, Texas, dedicated to improving human and ecosystem well-being through the application of sustainability science. For more information, visit http://www.harc.edu AWFS(R) can be reached at 800-946-2937. Editors: For high-resolution image and caption, visit www.harc.edu/pressroom |
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