Grenite is a patented surface material developed by GSS LLC and manufactured by Saint-Gobain. It has a ceramic/resin matrix composed of 85% recycled post-industrial waste (recycled refractory ceramics), is manufactured via a cold-pour molded method of production and it is 100% recyclable. The material is extremely durable and is an excellent choice for countertops and other horizontal or vertical flat surfaces. Continue reading
NewWood is an innovative, high performance recycled 50% wood and 50% plastic composite construction material. There are three excellent products for use, Natural, Under and Bender Board. Natural, is a versatile composite panel designed for a multitude of different uses and that can be used wherever HDPE, fiber cement, or engineered wood panels are used. Continue reading
In 2010, Vetrazzo was acquired by Polycor Inc, the most diversified and largest fully-integrated granite and marble group in North America. Manufacturing moved to Polycor’s Georgia Marble plant in the sleepy town of Tate where marble is manufactured alongside Vetrazzo. The product is extremely durable and contains 85% glass with some large pieces of glass included that provide a gorgeous surface. Continue reading
Axolotl, based in Australia, is an international pioneer of innovative and creative metal, concrete, glass and timber products. Their unique range of products began with a semi-precious metal coating process developed by them that has become a benchmark for high end surface finishes in architecture and design. Axolotl Metal, is a process whereby liquefied semi-precious metals, such as zinc, copper or bronze can be bonded to the surface of any substrate. Continue reading
LGT or Light Glass Technology was developed by the L.A. based Pulp Studio to reduce the weight of glass and improve its overall strength. The glass is laminated to an aluminum honeycomb core with aluminum facings, allowing for z-clips to be affixed to the back so that an installer can mechanically connect the glass panel to a framing system. Continue reading
New from Nimbus is the Dish LED luminaire that appears to hover weightlessly almost like a UFO in space. The flat white Corian light disc is suspended with fine stainless steel wires and has power supplied from a paper thin foil conductor that a typical design from the company. Continue reading
Sing Honeycomb is a new patented sandwich panel composite material with built in structural grids designed by the inventor Peter Sing. The grids are made of vertical grain renewable veneer wood fiber embedded in EPS foam using torsion box technology similar to that used in the airplane industry. Continue reading
The latest additions to the Classico collection from Caesarstone are five lovely bold and marble inspired colors that offer a unique blend of earthy tones and delicate veining. The new colors range from a beautiful soft ivory white to a smooth slate gray and all have the stain, scratch and water resistance qualities of quartz. These new designs are all made using cutting-edge technology and are completely unique and exclusive to the Caesarstone® brand. Continue reading
Terralite Cement™ is a revolutionary, lightweight product made from cement and a proprietary, lightweight aggregate that only requires the addition of water. The tiny aerated Terralite Aggregate™ gives the cement a range of unique properties, including sound and thermal insulation. Since it is 80 percent lighter than traditional concrete it is ideal for flooring, wall systems, roofing and Geotechnical fill. Continue reading
Ecore resources 50 million pounds of recycled rubber every year to manufacture flooring, acoustical and industrial products. After four years of R & D the company has launched the patent-pending Itstru Technology that allows allows a wear layer to be fused to a recycled rubber backing that contains up to 97 percent post-consumer rubber. This creates a fusion-bonded product with anti-fatigue capabilities that meet or exceed all standards for low VOC emissions. allows for greater design diversity and more sustainable options. Continue reading