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EXETER EnviroVantage of Epping, a fully licensed, full-service commercial and residential environmental and specialty services contractor, has announced the addition of two new team members..

Vincent Marcisso has been brought on board as the new vice president of sales.

Marcisso brings a wealth of experience to the position, having formerly held the position of owner and president of Portland Diversified Service.

A Maine native, Marcisso, whose background includes abatement, architectural drafting, industrial construction, nuclear power plants, off-shore oil drilling and professional diving, owned and operated PDS since 1988.

Chris Prior has joined EnviroVantage to develop the "small cap markets" division of the company. Before joining EnviroVantage, he held positions with other construction firms and was director of operations for a start-up company in Boston. He held a N.H. real estate license for 10 years and owned a commercial laundry facility.

For more information, visit http://www.envirovantage.com.

PORTSMOUTH The Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its Business of the Year awards banquet Friday, March 16, at the Sheraton Harborside Portsmouth.

Networking is from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and the awards ceremony will run from 6 to 8 p.m.

The cost is $35 per person. A table of eight can be reserved for $240.

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OGDEN, UT--(Marketwire -03/01/12)- TAB Bank is pleased to announce that it has provided a $6 million asset-based lending facility through a multi-year agreement for Coral Industries, Inc. of Tuscaloosa, AL.

Coral Industries was founded in 1976 and has grown to be one of the largest independent manufacturers of bath and shower enclosures in North America. Coral also fabricates and distributes tempered and decorative glass products. Another division of Coral manufactures and distributes architectural aluminum and all glass systems including entrance doors, storefronts, curtain walls, window walls, and glass handrails. Coral employs over 300 workers in its 250,000 square foot manufacturing facility. Coral is dedicated to a high level of service, commitment to customer's needs, and production of quality products.

"I am very pleased with our new lending relationship with TAB Bank. Everything went very smoothly as we discussed the necessary steps to finalize the new credit arrangement. I am looking forward to working with TAB as our lending partner as we move forward," commented D. Grant McAllister, CFO of Coral Industries.

Jonathan Molayem, Regional Vice President of Transact AOCP, exclusively advised Coral Industries with the debt financing. Transact AOCP is headquartered in Richmond, VA and provides financial advisory services including business planning for start-ups, strategic growth consulting, and succession/exit planning.

The commercial lending professionals at TAB Bank and Transact AOCP worked closely together and took the necessary time to set up a customized lending facility that would meet the specific financing needs of Coral Industries. "The teams at Coral and Transact AOCP have been a real pleasure to work with. We are excited that Coral has chosen TAB Bank to be their new lending partner. We look forward to a strong and mutually beneficial relationship for both companies," stated Paul Durosko, Vice President of Underwriting for TAB Bank.

TAB Bank (@TABBank) provides custom working capital solutions to transportation and non-transportation companies in all stages of business life cycles during any economic conditions. TAB Bank does this through Accounts Receivable Financing, Lines of Credit, Equipment Loans, Asset Based Loans, Business Accounts, and Commercial Banking Services.

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Posted: 6:00 am Fri, March 2, 2012 By Wayne Countryman

Lisa Julian-Miller

Lisa Julian-Miller has been hired by mechanical/electrical engineering firm Henry Adams LLC, of Baltimore, as director of business development.

Julian-Miller has 25 years of experience in marketing professional design services in both the architectural and engineering fields.

She is a past president of the Society for Marketing Professional Services Maryland Chapter and has presented at both the regional and national level for the organization.

Julian-Miller most recently was vice president, business development for the east region of SHW Group.

Before that, she worked for JSA Inc., Heery International, Hord Coplan Macht, and HNTB.

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Education: I took an alternate route of education at 18, instead of going off to college as was planned, I went to Alaska (Sitka/Juneau) and wound up staying for almost 10 years. While there, I built a log cabin 4 miles from the nearest road and walked or kayaked in to town every day for work, worked as a cook at a silver-mining camp, had my own hand troller and went commercial salmon fishing for three years, worked for the state as a licensing examiner for the marine pilots and hunting/fishing guides boards, and many other cool things. I never did return to school, but learned many life lessons along the way. I came back East when my sister started having babies and have now been in the Architectural/Engineering marketing business for more than 20 years.

Resides in: Severna Park

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Houston real estate development firm Williams-Meridian Companies has been hired to advise on a planned 174 acre mixed-use development project in Victoria, Texas. The project is being planned over several development phases to include single family residential, multifamily apartments, office or medical office condos, retail shops, and restaurants, with the potential for a hotel or small convention center.

Victoria, Texas (PRWEB) February 29, 2012

Houston-based real estate development firm, Williams-Meridian Companies continues its expansion on a number of fronts by targeting communities in the Eagle Ford shale and surrounding areas that stand to benefit from this boom.

Williams-Meridian was recently hired as the project's lead development adviser by SunMark Development & Investment, to assist the project team throughout the entire development process. Over the course of the project, Williams-Meridian will provide land planning, architectural and engineering review, a comprehensive market assessment, and lead the selection of all development partners, prior to commencing its development activities.

As part of its real estate development and management services, Williams-Meridian will oversee the entire pre-development planning process, including working closely the local firm Urban Engineering, and the architectural firm Kitchen & Associates.

When asked about the project's impact on Victoria, Philip Williams, the founder and president of Williams-Meridian, was quoted as saying "This project has the potential to transform Victoria into an even greater regional hub, providing the city with the ability to meet its growing real estate demands. Victoria is a charming city that has a very low unemployment rate of just over four percent, a strong and growing manufacturing base, and most importantly is in a great position to benefit from the shale activity."

Later in the interview, Mr. Williams continued by saying, "The city has a strong school system, proactive economic development corporation, and strong demand for real estate. I firmly believe that the economic boom created by the Eagle Ford shale will have a similar impact as the Bakken, but cities such as Victoria will be much better equipped at handling this demand from an urban planning perspective. It's clearly an exciting time for Victoria in general".

For more information on this mixed-use development by Williams-Meridian, please visit the company's website at http://www.williams-meridian.com.

Company Overview

Williams-Meridian Companies is a privately held, commercial real estate development firm providing creative, full-service solutions to its valued partners. Based in Houston, Texas, Williams-Meridian offers a wide range of commercial real estate services to clients across the nation, including real estate consulting, corporate real estate strategies, leading or co-developing projects, or providing joint venture equity on select real estate investments or development projects across all real estate asset classes.

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PASADENA, Calif., March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Bluebeam Software, leading developer of PDF-based workflow solutions for the design and construction industry, announced today that its platform PDF solution, Bluebeam PDF Revu, has been named a commercial winner in the Constructech Top Products. Held annually, the Constructech Top Products awards honor technology solutions that have demonstrated the greatest innovations geared toward the commercial construction market.

As a commercial Top Product, Revu will be featured in the March/April 2012 issue of Constructech. In the issue, the magazine's editorial team praises several of Bluebeam PDF Revu's key features including its ability to redline PDFs in real-time through its online collaboration feature, Bluebeam Studio. Another innovative functionality that caught the judges' attention is Revu's compatibility with tablet PCs, which allows the technology to be used at jobsites and on the road.

"We are excited to earn this recognition from Constructech, the authority for technology-related matters in the construction industry," said Stephani Haynes, VP, Global Marketing for Bluebeam. "Revu continues to stand out for its ability to enable digital project collaboration and paperless workflows for building and infrastructure projects. Annual releases of Revu allow us to stay at the technology forefront, and we look forward to delivering even more innovative tools for many years to come."

Bluebeam PDF Revu gives architects, engineers and construction professionals a powerful, sustainable way to communicate with project teams digitally and in a paperless environment. The software significantly reduces unnecessary paper usage and costs, while also increasing collaboration. For more information about Bluebeam PDF Revu, visit http://www.bluebeam.com.

For a complete list of the commercial Constructech Top Products for 2012, visit http://www.constructech.com/awards/top_products/winners.aspx.

About Constructech Magazine

Constructech magazine is the technology advocate for the construction industry, helping builders, contractors, and corporate owners make educated decisions on software and systems, both in the office and in the field. With unbiased opinions and informative news on software, hardware, automation, and services, Constructech has been a highly respected and trusted resource in the industry for more than 10 years.

About Bluebeam Software

Not your typical software company, Bluebeam Software makes smart, simple solutions for paperless workflows based on the PDF format. Founded in 2002 in Pasadena, California to support CAD-to-PDF creation for the aerospace industry, Bluebeam's award-winning PDF creation, markup and editing solutions are used today by the world's top architectural, engineering and construction firms, as well as government agencies, accountants and even attorneys, as an intuitive, easy-to-use, PDF-based solution for dramatically improved workflow and more sustainable, paperless operations. For more information, visit http://www.bluebeam.com.

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Biddle & Brown Fence Company has been formed in Phoenix, AZ by two long-time commercial fencing executives.

Phoenix, Arizona (PRWEB) March 01, 2012

Owners Scott Biddle, president, and Roger Brown, vice president, said B&B will design and install custom architectural fence, chain link fence, ornamental iron fence and all types of industrial security fencing. The two veteran commercial fencing experts added that the firm, headquartered at 895 W. Elwood St. in Arizonas capitol city, also will offer electric gate operators and handle fence and gate repair.

Sports field fencing, another B&B specialty, will also play a prominent role in the new companys product and services lineup.

Biddle & Brown Fence Company is a fence installation contractor specializing in ornamental iron, chain link fence, wire mesh architectural panels and electric gate operators. Incorporated in May, 2011, it has an experienced sales, management and installation team that has completed thousands of projects at schools, fire stations, water treatment plants, military installations, commercial and industrial facilities and municipal facilities over the last 35 years.

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Glasswerks Inc., a leader in commercial and architectural glass fabrication, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest tempering facility at 4111 Kesslersville Road in Easton, PA. This new plant is the fifth in Glasswerks Catalina Tempering family and expands the companys Eastern US offerings.

South Gate, CA (PRWEB) February 29, 2012

As the third Eastern US location of Catalina Tempering, the Easton plant officially opened for business on February 20, 2012. This development adds tempered products for residential use to the already diverse line of products and services offered nationally by Glasswerks and its subsidiaries.

The location enables Catalina to expand our growing footprint in order to better serve our national customers, as well as provide a robust contingency interruption program that allows Catalina to service any eastern customer from any location and still meet all of the customer-specific needs and requirements, says Todd French, Catalina Temperings Eastern Regional Manager.

Rob Schilling has been appointed general manager of the PA plant. Schilling has an extensive glass manufacturing background, with more than 18 years of experience in both float and residential markets.

Founded in 2005, by Glasswerks Inc. of South Gate, CA, Catalina Tempering quickly became the premier tempered glass provider of southern California and Irving, TX. In the last three years, Glasswerks has opened additional Catalina Tempering plants in Ohio, North Carolina and, now, Pennsylvania.

Learn more about Catalina Tempering at http://www.catalinatempering.com.

About Glasswerks Inc.

Glasswerks Inc. is a leading commercial and architectural glass fabricator headquartered in South Gate, California. Glasswerks Inc. produces architectural glazing products, glass furniture, mirrors and decorative glass; specializing in the production and fabrication of laminated, tempered, insulated, bullet-resistant, hurricane-resistant, and high performance low-e glass products. Born out of the competitive construction landscape of Los Angeles in 1979, Glasswerks Inc. operates from eight U.S. facilities located in Southern California, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Catalina Tempering and Avalon Glass & Mirror are subsidiaries of Glasswerks Inc. Visit http://www.glasswerks.com for more information.

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New recessed LED luminaires from Philips Ledalite combine advanced optics with sleek design and sustainability for commercial spaces

VANCOUVER , Feb. 29, 2012 /CNW/ - Philips continues to expand its industry-leading LED portfolio with a new family of luminaires that offer the sustainability and energy-efficiency of fluorescent lighting with all the benefits of LED technology. ArcForm from Philips Ledalite features advanced LED engineering with state-of-the-art optics, technology integration and advanced lighting performance.

A fully luminous fixture with brilliant color rendering and efficacies of up to 91.2 lm/W, ArcForm is ideal for commercial applications such as offices, educational environments and retail spaces. Inspired by the classic curve, ArcForm's soft, understated, uniform architectural design evokes subtlety and sophistication. Its unique integration of MesoOptics technology and an innovative optical system ensure light envelops spaces adequately with unparalleled uniformity, while maximizing visual comfort and energy savings. ArcForm's luminaire design plus MesoOptics combine to deliver a precisely controlled 3D symmetrical batwing distribution, providing perfect distribution on all planes while controlling high-angle glare and concealing the light source.

Philips Ledalite has also introduced LED versions of their popular MesoOptics recessed product families for general indoor ambient illuminationVoice, Vectra, PureFX and Pique. The 2'x2' and 1'x4' versions of these successful products are now available in multiple LED lumen packages and color temperatures, offering energy densities as low as 0.43W/ft2 .

"With LED rivaling traditional light sources in light quality and energy efficiency, LEDs are fast becoming the leading choice for those opting for sustainable lighting design," said Don Jacklin , general manager for Philips Ledalite. "Moreover, they require minimum maintenance and offer longer product life times, which will appeal to building owners and managers."

Philips Ledalite's unique LEDLOGIQ design approach to LED features MesoOptics holographic nanotechnology, which makes spaces more visually comfortable by optimally blending light and color, controlling high angle glare and creating a precisely-controlled batwing distribution, while concealing the light source.

ArcForm, as well as all other recessed MesoOptics LED luminaires also integrate Philips Ledalite Response daylight harvesting sensors, which can reduce energy savings by up to 35%. Moreover, they also integrate with Airwave wireless, battery-free, solar and kinetically powered controls to further reduce energy consumption. All Philips Ledalite LED luminaires feature an easy "plug-and-play" installation that simplifies maintenance and upgrades, and carry a 5-year guarantee on the entire luminaire system (fixture, driver and LEDs).

For more information on these products or Philips Ledalite, please visit http://www.ledalite.com.

About Royal Philips Electronics Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of "sense and simplicity." Headquartered in the Netherlands , Philips employs approximately 122,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 22.6 billion in 2011, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at http://www.philips.com/newscenter.

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Hanley Wood selects the winners of the 2012 Most Innovative Products (MIP) Award Program

Washington, DC (PRWEB) February 28, 2012

Held annually at Hanley Woods World of Concrete, the MIP Award Program showcases many of the new products exhibited. The MIP Program allows attendees and readers of CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, MASONRY CONSTRUCTION, THE CONCRETE PRODUCER, and CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS a chance to vote for the products they judge as innovative. A panel of industry experts, many of whom serve on the World of Concrete Educational Advisory Board, reviewed and selected MIP award winners. The editors of CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, MASONRY CONSTRUCTION and THE CONCRETE PRODUCER review and select the products in terms of the innovation they bring to the industry.

This years products were grouped into 9 categories. Information about each entry is available online at http://www.votemip.com.

The 2012 MIP Award goes to:

Business Tools and Software

Industry Choice:BASF Integrated Durability-Sustainability Wizard, BASF Corp

Experts Choice: Venture Project Collaboration Software, Dexter + Chaney;

Tekla BIMsight, Tekla

Editors Choice: JobClock Hornet, ExakTime

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Complementary capabilities of global access control powerhouse and security software leader yield segment-defining new products/systems

An agreement between DORMA, international leader in premium access solutions and services, and Brivo Systems, LLC innovator of SaaS-based security management systems, integrates the pioneering capabilities of both companies in a new line of DORMA electronic access solutions. These products and systems embodyan ideal fit between DORMA's deep knowledge of all mechanical and electrical aspects of swinging and sliding doors, and Brivo's 10-plus years of expertise in web-based access control.

This blending of technologies will provide a totally integrated package, taking the guesswork out ofwhat components to buy and how to install them. The result is a seamless integration of mechanical, electronic, and software systems that offer the utmost ease of installation and operation. The new offering will feature web-based administration and configuration.

Brivo's established dominance in Software as a Service (SaaS) applications for security management reinforces DORMA's 100-year mastery in access applications enabling premier safety and security. The new product line is expected to reach the market in early spring.The launch of this powerful solution set is planned for the ISC West Conference and Exposition, March 28-30 in Las Vegas.

DORMA, a family-owned company of global reach and stature, has developed into the world market leader in safety and security, pedestrian traffic flow, and space and sound management. The company's unsurpassed experience and expertise in sliding and swinging doors is essential to its ability to maximize the capabilities of Brivo technology in the new access control line.

The product will be marketed under the DORMA Approach name and will be a co-branded DORMA-Brivo solution. The new offering will feature web-based administration and configuration.

With an international workforce of around 6,500 employees, DORMA operates 71 wholly-owned companies in 47 different countries.

"Brivo is pleased that DORMA has selected our technology to be included in its new electronic access control line," said John Szczygiel, Brivo Executive Vice President. "DORMA is a global power with more than a century of tradition and success in premium access solutions. Combining their rich experience with Brivo's innovative platforms is a natural fit."

"By coupling DORMA's premium access solutions and services with Brivo's industry-leading technology, a previously unknown level of ease of use, integration, and standards compliance will be created in the access control world," said David Katz, DORMA's Director of Business Development.

About Brivo Systems Brivo Systems, LLC is a SaaS-based security management systems provider for organizations that need to protect and remotely monitor buildings and perimeter entry points. When introduced in 2001, Brivo's Web-hosted physical access control system was a unique solutionafter a decade of evolution and innovation, it still is. Brivo's groundbreaking physical access control and video solutions empower organizations by giving administrators real-time device control, including immediate visibility of security events and video in local or remote facilitiesanytime, anywhere.

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