Category: business
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Umicore Ranks in Top 10 of the World’s Most Sustainable Corporations
Based on key performance indicators, such as innovation, diversity, and eco-friendly productivity. January 26, 2012 (Raleigh, NC) — Umicore, a global materials technology group and the parent company of Umicore Building Products USA in Raleigh, NC, has been included once again in the top 10 of the world’s most sustainable companies. Corporate Knights, an independent…
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VMZinc Gets Renewed Notice of Approval from Strict Regulatory Department
Miami Dade approves Umicore Building Products’ standing seam metal roof systems for hurricane zone. December 6, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) — Miami Dade County’s Permitting, Environment and Regulatory Affairs department has renewed its Notice of Approval (NOA) for the VMZINC® Double Lock Standing Seam (VM DLLS) metal roofing system, Laurent Heindryckx, Director of Operations for VMZINC/Umicore…
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Frank Harmon Discusses The New AIA NC Center for Architecture and Design in New Video
Harmon and landscape architect Gregg Bleam talk about the design process. December 6, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) — Architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, of Frank Harmon Architect PA, recently posted a new video on his website (www.frankharmon.com) in which he and landscape architect Gregg Bleam discuss the design process behind the soon-to-be-completed AIA NC Center for Architecture…
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Paul Hobgood Joins Triangle Modernist Houses’ Advisory Council
To assist the non-profit with its ongoing mission. November 30, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) – Paul Hobgood, a design associate in the award-winning architectural firm Kenneth E Hobgood Architects in Raleigh, has been selected to serve on Triangle Modernist Houses’ 2012 Advisory Council. TMH is a 501C3 nonprofit established in 2007 to preserve and promote Modernist…
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VMZINC® Enjoys Record Attendance at Expo CIHAC
November 21, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) — If attendance at the VMZINC® booth at Expo CIHAC last month is any indication, Mexico will be a thriving market for Umicore Building Products, as the global company anticipates. Expo CIHAC is the premier event in Mexico and Latin America for the building, construction, and housing industries. Held at…
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Umicore Building Products Holds Open House in New Headquarters
November 15, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) – Umicore Building Products USA, manufacturer of VMZINC® architectural zinc, held an open house together with its parent company Umicore USA in its new North American headquarters at 3600 Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh, North Carolina, on November 1. Umicore invited site managers from North America as well as corporate executives…
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Fullsteam Brewery Hosts TMH “Thirst4Architecture” Happy Hour
Triangle Modernist Houses takes monthly T4A event to Durham. October 18, 2011 (Durham, NC) – Fullsteam Brewery and Tavern in Durham will host Triangle Modernist Houses (TMH) “Thirst4Architecture” (T4A) Happy Hour on Thursday, October 27, from 6-8 p.m. The cash-bar event, sponsored by Ellen Cassilly Architecture and Urban Durham Realty, is free and open to…