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Corus

Architects Ellis Belk Associates selected Corus Colorcoat HPS See Seer*HPS. 200 pre-finished steel for Tegral's cladding The plastic or glass sheath that is fused to and surrounds the core of an optical fiber. The cladding's mirror-like coating keeps the light waves reflected inside the core. The cladding is covered with a protective outer jacket. See fiber optics glossary.  of a new technical base for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is a charity that saves lives at sea around the coasts of Great Britain and Ireland. It was founded on 4 March 1824 as the National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck  in Swords, near Dublin. The product, in Goosewing Grey, was specified for its ability to endure the harsh coastal climate. Colorcoat HPS200 has the added benefit of the market-leading Confidex Guarantee, offering 30 years cover.

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Traxon

Weighing just 3kg, the new 3/18 Luxeon Wall Washer washer Orthopedics A flattened disk of metal with a central hole used to distribute stress under a screw head to prevent thin cortical bone from splitting; serrated washers are used to affix avulsed ligaments, small avulsion fractures or comminuted fractures to the  from Traxon has a direct beam angle of 30 degrees. Comprising 54 Luxeon LEDs, it is available in both remote controlled and DMX See DMX512. 512 versions. Rated IP66 it is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

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Hacel

The Hacel Linaj consists of two etched etch  
v. etched, etch·ing, etch·es

v.tr.
1.
a. To cut into the surface of (glass, for example) by the action of acid.

b.
 glass fascias, steel body and tamper-proof chrome retainers. Mounted horizontally or vertically, it is powered by an electronic gear and includes emergency and dimming switches. For visual variety, vibrant coloured filters can be added and luminaires can be also be linked to create lines of light, making it well suited to design-led projects.

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Trilux

Trilux recently worked with architects Atkins on a new sixth form block for Woodgreen School in Witney, Oxfordshire, consisting of dining room, common rooms, ICT (1) (Information and Communications Technology) An umbrella term for the information technology field. See IT.

(2) (International Computers and Tabulators) See ICL.

1. (testing) ICT - In Circuit Test.
 rooms and offices. In the dining room, a dual lighting system enables the mood of the room to change for differing functions. Compact fluorescent downlights give a good general light, complemented by wall-mounted uplights. The room is used in the evenings and is rented to outside users. For this, the more decorative ROB pendant lighting A pendant light, sometimes called a drop or suspender, is a lone light fixture that hangs from the ceiling usually suspended by a cord, chain, or metal rod. Pendant lights are often used in multiples, hung in a straight line over kitchen countertops and dinette sets or sometimes in  is used.

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Parapan

Available in 20 colours, Parapan is a durable, solid acrylic for high-gloss, high-tech doors, drawers and cabinet fronts. Tones range from vivid hues to subtle pastels, catering for every taste in kitchen design. Parapan answers the practical as well as aesthetic demands of the modern home environment. It is UV stable, so colours will not fade, and non-porous for water resistance and easy maintenance.

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SAS (1) (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC, www.sas.com) A software company that specializes in data warehousing and decision support software based on the SAS System. Founded in 1976, SAS is one of the world's largest privately held software companies. See SAS System.  International

SAS International, the market leader in metal products, has introduced a new fine textured paint finish, SAS FT, for its range of metal ceiling panels and tiles. This finish eliminates the possibility of lighting 'hotspots' (indirect light sources common with uplighting) and glare, as well as increasing the perceived flatness of a metal ceiling. It also offers a semi-matt/low-gloss appearance very similar to emulsioned plasterboard, but with the durability and functionality of a metal ceiling.

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Angle Ring

The Angle Ring Company started out 50 years ago making stiffeners for chimneys, silos and motor casings, but has now become the UK's leading expert in the manufacture of curved steel and metal sections for the construction and engineering industries, Cardinal Place Cardinal Place is a retail and office development in London SW1 near Victoria Station and opposite Westminster Cathedral. The site consists of three buildings covering over a million square feet on Victoria Street next door to Portland House, and was designed by EPR Architects and , a new 10-storey mixed development of offices and shops in central London The term Central London refers to the districts of London which are considered closest to the centre. There is no such conventional definition, nor any official one, for the entire area that can be called "central London". , features an immense all-in-one, ground-to-roof curved glass facade resembling a visor or ship's prow. Angle Ring's technical and manufacturing expertise made such a dramatic structure possible.

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Hafele

The new Hawa Ordena 70 from Hafele is a versatile sliding door system that allows optimum use to be made of awkward or restricted spaces. The system incorporates floor-to-ceiling wooden or glass sliding doors weighing up to 70kg per panel. Ordena 70 dispenses with the need for elaborate frame systems and thus opens up the entire space for easy visual and physical access. Whether used in conjunction with glass panels or wood, the system also admits maximum light.

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Title Annotation:Luxeon USA Corp introduces Luxeon Wall Washer; Hacel lighting introduces Hacel Linaj lighting equipment; Angle Ring Company specialty metals industry
Publication:The Architectural Review
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Date:Sep 1, 2006
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