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Hacel Lighting

The Vici from Hacel's Desire catalogue is a contemporary and stylish fusion of 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 and steel. Available in complementary Wall Light, Pendant pendant
 or pendent

In architecture, a sculpted ornament suspended from a vault or ceiling, especially an elongated boss (carved keystone) at the junction of the intersecting ribs of the fan vaulting associated with the English Perpendicular style.
 and Duet Pendant versions with a multitude of high output Compact Fluorescent light sources, Vici is ideally suited to a diversity of applications such as restaurants, retail developments and foyers.

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Wrightstyle

Wright Style carried out two successful fire tests with Intertek Testing Services in Wisconsin, to add USA fire test compliance to its other international test certifications. Systems tested: FI door, screen and window. The certifications were secured as part of a development strategy with distributor Hope's Windows Inc, based in Jamestown. The USA test certification is applicable in other global markets, such as the Middle East, due mainly to an increase in American architects working overseas and specifying US tested systems.

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Corus

A new development of 17 warehouse and logistics units at Festival Park in Basildon, Essex has used Colorcoat[R] products by Corus. The 537,972[m.sup.2] project is a development for Easter Properties, designed by architects Hamilton Associates. It is clad in a range of materials including Colorcoat Prisma[R] for the wall 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.  and the tough Colorcoat HPS See Seer*HPS. 200[R] product for the roof system. Corus Panels & Profiles supplied the cladding systems for the project.

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Antron

Antron[R] carpet fibres from INVISTA have been developed to perform in the most difficult of locations, and to give carpet manufacturers flexibility and freedom to create inspiring floor coverings that deliver striking statements. With a reputation among contractors, specifiers and carpet manufacturers, as a fibre that balances performance with innovation, Antron[R] carpet fibres are used in hundreds of carpet creations to fulfil today's strict specification criteria. Its molecular structure offers high levels of durability and wear performance.

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Opticolour

Opticolour has installed its spectacular opticolour[R] coloured glass wall coverings in the foyer and several bathrooms of a luxurious property development in London's Mayfair Opticolour worked closely with major construction company Galliford Try, a leading provider of building services in the UK, to create the prestigious residential development at George St. Galliford Try chose Opticolour to supply the toughened glass Toughened glass or tempered glass is a type of glass that has increased strength and will usually shatter into small fragments when broken. Properties
Toughened glass is strong, has enhanced thermal resistance, and breaks into small cuboid fragments rather than
 walling to give a resilient and stylish finish that would remain pristine for years to come.

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Dricon Fire Retardant fire retardant Public health A chemical used to resist combustion, which may contain polybrominated biphenyls and antimony oxide  

Confidence in the performance of Dricon, Arch Timber Protection's fire retardant treatment for timber, was well founded when it saved the iconic i·con·ic  
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or having the character of an icon.

2. Having a conventional formulaic style. Used of certain memorial statues and busts.
 Pagoda in Scarborough's Peasholm Park following an attempt by vandals to burn it down for a second time. The spread of the fire was limited to 75% of the lower deck Noun 1. lower deck - the deck below the main deck
third deck

deck - any of various platforms built into a vessel
 flooring and supporting joists as a result of the Dricon fire retardant treatment. If this material had not been used, the entire Pagoda, with construction costs of over [pounds sterling]200,000, could have been destroyed.

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Salto Systems

Salto Systems has launched a wire-free electronic access control lock designed for use with internal glass doors. Contemporary interior design demands clean lines and open space, using as much natural light as possible for a modern, fresh and stimulating environment. The stylish glass door lock from Salto achieves this being stand alone and wire-free. It can be fitted in almost any type of glass door and, when networked via the Salto Virtual Network control system, can revolutionise Verb 1. revolutionise - fill with revolutionary ideas
revolutionize, inspire

indoctrinate - teach doctrines to; teach uncritically; "The Moonies indoctrinate their disciples"

2.
 the problems associated with key control.

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Jones of Oswestry

Jones of Oswestry has launched new literature with full specifying data on its three core ranges of access covers for block paviour infill in·fill  
n.
1. The use of vacant land and property within a built-up area for further construction or development, especially as part of a neighborhood preservation or limited growth program.

2.
. The new A5 size literature features Suprabloc, the original lift-out recessed re·cess  
n.
1.
a. A temporary cessation of the customary activities of an engagement, occupation, or pursuit.

b. The period of such cessation. See Synonyms at pause.

2.
 cover for block infill available in single, twin, multiple leaf and continuous ducting duct·ing  
n.
1. A duct or system of ducts.

2. Material for making ducts.
 formats. Also included is Telebloc, the original lift-and-slide range of recessed covers for block infill giving a degree of lifting assistance.

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