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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS APRIL 22, 2011  Why not Embrace Green Building? It’s not uncommon to have not only the building department involved, but the health department, the department of forestry, fish and game (and project consultants for each), the community (or city) services district, and depending on which third party green building program the project is involved with, add in an inspector for them, and likely an expert consultant on their program as well. | BUILDERS COUNSEL FEBRUARY 18, 2011  Cascadia Green Building Council Voices Important Legislative Opinion SB 5300′s proponents frame it as a bill to support Washington state forestry. While our elected officials sniff out the details and decide on their stamp of approval, Cascadia Green Building Council wants to lend a hand. Cascadia Green Building Council is one of the USGBC’s largest regional councils. have spoke on the ILBI in the past, on this blog. WE SAY NAY! 93 S Jackson St. | | | | | |
| CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR SEPTEMBER 8, 2010  Green Legislation from the Louisiana 2010 Session Sponsored by Louisiana Representative Foil HB 733 – Carbon Sequestration A bill authorizing the Department of Agriculture and Forestry to participate “to the fullest extent possible&# regarding carbon sequestration and reduction of emissions of carbon dioxide. It was a very active legislative session, and a very interesting one for the “green&# interests. 130.812. | GREEN GODDESS MAY 15, 2012  Green Acres Sustainable Forestry InitiativeThat is the case made against the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, which has been in the cross hairs of the environmental group ForestEthics for two years. Kathy Abusow, president of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, took issue with ForestEthics’ charges. Ah I used to love that show. There was nothing green about any of their acreage. S.F.I. | FLOORING THERAPY SEPTEMBER 12, 2011 FSC Certified Bamboo Flooring The Forest Stewardship Council is a non-profit organization committed to responsible forestry management. While bamboo is an environmentally friendly resource, it doesn’t necessarily mean that all bamboo products were made with regard for the environment. This eco-friendly material is in demand more than ever before and every manufacturer wants to get in on the action. But But as a consumer, you’d like to know that the green floor you’re purchasing is as green as it promises to be. Usually. Certification is not easy to come by and the criteria is rather stringent. | DISTRIBUTION UPDATE JULY 15, 2010 Grainger’s sales surge 16 percent in Q2 The sales increase in Canada was led by strong growth to customers in the agriculture and mining, oil and gas, heavy manufacturing and forestry sectors of the economy, partially offset by a decline in sales to the government. MRO distributor’s sales increase 15 percent for first six months of 2010 Grainger , the giant MRO distributor, today reported second-quarter sales of $1.8 billion, an increase of 16 percent versus the 2009 second quarter. Net earnings for the quarter increased 40 percent to $129 million versus $92 million in 2009. Earnings per share increased 43 percent to $1.73 | | | | | | | |
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DISTRIBUTION UPDATE | TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2010 Timken expands high-performance PT business
In addition, Timken said QM’s product offering will strengthen the company’s presence in the roller housed unit category and provide additional offerings for markets such as forestry, which require high-performance, durable products. Bearings manufacturer acquires QM Bearings and Power Transmission; also, Flowserve expands with acquisition in the motion and control industry Bearings and power transmission products maker The Timken Co. announced this week that it will acquire QM Bearings and Power Transmission, Inc., of Ferndale, Wash. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. MORE >> -
DISTRIBUTION UPDATE | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010  Grainger reports 19 percent sales growth in Q3
The sales increase in Canada was led by strong growth to customers in the heavy manufacturing, forestry, mining, and oil and gas sectors of the economy, partially offset by a decline in sales to the government and contractors. skip to main | skip to sidebar Distribution Update Thursday, October 14, 2010 Grainger reports 19 percent sales growth in Q3 Distributor raises outlook for year; will hire 150 sales reps Broad line distributor Grainger Inc. reported today third quarter sales of $1.9billion, an increase of 19 percent versus the 2009 third quarter. versus $1.88 per share. to $6.40 MORE >> -
GREEN GODDESS | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2009 Which One? The war of the Woods.
One comes from the Forest Stewardship Council, a non profit organization committed to encouraging sustainable wood harvesting practices vs the Stewardship Forestry Initiative an "industry" based group moving into the ever growing competing network for green building. This week lawyers for ForestEthics, a nonprofit group dedicated to protecting forests, filed administrative complaints with the Federal Trade Commission and the Internal Revenue Service challenging the credibility of the rival label, known as the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, or S.F.I. We believe S.F.I. S.F.I. MORE >> -
FLOOR DU JOUR | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011 Emerging Bamboo Flooring Brand | Floor Du Jour!
Gala is unique because they own tons of forestry in China that is also FSC certified as well which means the raw materials of bamboo and the production process including the chain of custody have been certified by the FSC organization. Log In Register Floor Du Jour! Flooring: Laminate Flooring, Bamboo Flooring, Cork Flooring, Hardwood Flooring and more! Started as soley Bamboo flooring factory, Gala Manufacturing has grown into a full line flooring company. Gala has solid bamboo, engineered bamboo, strand bamboo, engineered hardwood, laminate flooring and furniture production facilities. MORE >>
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