Brown is the new green
The backstage “green room” at this year’s 79th Annual Academy Awards was not actually green. Rather, it was painted Pantone 19-0912 Chocolate Brown. The room was designed by Matthew White and Frank Webb of White Webb LLC.  Go to article ›››

Green Building Council offices LEED-certified
The U.S. Green Building Council, the creators of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System, announced that its new Washington, D.C., headquarters has earned LEED Platinum Commercial Interiors certification. The office suite is located within the Service Employees International Union building, also LEED-certified. Go to article ›››

CertaPro appoints two new coordinators
CertaPro Painters Commercial Services, a leading North American commercial painting contractor, appointed Nicole Robinson and Kristen Snyder as marketing and project coordinators at its Philadelphia, Pa., office. Go to article ›››

LongArm courts High Rollers
Mr. LongArm has launched the “High Roller” program, a loyalty program with rewards that is open fee-free to professional contractors. Go to article ›››

Magnolia releases catalog
Magnolia Brush Mfrs. Ltd. has released its 100th Anniversary catalog.
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PPG fills new green management position
PPG Industries has named James J. Bogdan as Manager, Sustainable Design & Green Building Initiatives, a new post created in response to market demand for environmentally friendly building products. Go to article ›››

Meet Earlex in St. Louis
Ginn-Wilson Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., has been named a distributor for the Earlex Inc. range of HVLP paint spray systems and wallpaper strippers.
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