Terex Aerial Work Platforms offers Genie 360 Maintenance and Inspection Contracts in North America. Available on all new Genie aerial work platform models, all scheduled maintenance and inspection related fees are included under one contract for convenience.

Hunter Douglas Inc. has donated a total of $550,000 to two nonprofits-the International Rescue Committee and Habitat for Humanity International-to help relieve the suffering and aid the recovery of the Haitian people following the massive earthquake and its terrible aftermath. 

The residents of Greensburg, Kan., have been rebuilding their town after a massive tornado destroyed 95 percent of the community in May 2007. Inspired by their town’s name, the citizens set out to build a more sustainable, eco-conscious community from the rubble to benefit future generations of Greensburg residents. 

Reward Wall Systems’ NoricF4 Custom Metal ICF Frames have received fire ratings of 1.5 hours to 3 hours and they have been evaluated to be in compliance with the prescriptive requirements of the Department of Defense Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings for blast/force protection. 

Wind-lock Corp. has enhanced its electronic mediums and now has several electronic options available online.

Phillips Manufacturing Co. recently acquired the assets of Pla-Cor’s corner and transition caps for the professional finishing of drywall corners. 

Telling Industries has begun a full conversion to the True-Stud product line. The line is a patent pending drywall framing system that utilizes improved design elements and stronger raw materials. As of press time, the company intends on completing a full conversion to the line at two of its three facilities by March 29. 

National Gypsum announced its PermaBase brand Cement Board and PermaBase Flex Cement Board products have achieved Greenguard Children & Schools Certification. 

ICC Evaluation Service Inc and Underwriters Laboratories announced that United States Gypsum Co. is the first to have products assessed through the new Dual Evaluation and Certification Program receiving both the ICC-ES Mark for code compliance and the UL Mark for safety. 

A panel discussion at the National Press Club examined a study released by the Maguire Energy Institute at Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business addressing the economic implications of a proposed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule on the cement industry.