Wood

ConTech expansion: new sustainable construction plant VMG Lignum Construction will supply €150 million of LVL and I-beams annually to the American, Australian, and European markets

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

The €100 million facility for structural engineering timber materials is located in the Akmenė Free Economic Zone .

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  • The €100 million facility for structural engineering timber materials is located in the Akmenė Free Economic Zone .
  • The VMG Lignum Construction factory has the annual capacity to produce 120,000 cubic meters of laminated veneer lumber (LVL), 15 million meters of I-joists and 200,000 cubic meters of structural particle boards.
  • It will thereby enable faster development of sustainable and climate-friendly work on both new construction and panelised serial renovation projects.
  • According to Global Wood Markets Info (GWMI), the European market for mass timber-based multi-storey buildings is growing at a pace of roughly 8% a year.

Manly Bands Continues Unique Licensing Agreement with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

LINDON, Utah, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Manly Bands shows off their unique licensing partnership with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey with a signature line of men's rings.

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  • LINDON, Utah, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Manly Bands shows off their unique licensing partnership with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey with a signature line of men's rings.
  • Crafted from Black Zirconium, this ring features a Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Barrel and Amber Colored Glass Inlay, a tribute to the true master of craftsmanship.
  • Made from Damascus Steel, this ring boasts a Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Barrel Inlay and Cerakote Sleeve.
  • Made from Black Zirconium, this ring features Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Barrel and Genuine Black Dinosaur Bone Inlays.

World Chess Hall of Fame to Premiere New Exhibition: Donna Dodson: Match of the Matriarchs and other Amazonomachies

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF), the leading chess cultural center in the country, today announced: “Donna Dodson: Match of the Matriarchs and other Amazonomachies ,” an all-new exhibition opening on February 15, 2024, featuring the world's only all-female life-size chess set.

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  • The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF), the leading chess cultural center in the country, today announced: “Donna Dodson: Match of the Matriarchs and other Amazonomachies ,” an all-new exhibition opening on February 15, 2024, featuring the world's only all-female life-size chess set.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240207276931/en/
    "Donna Dodson: Match of the Matriarchs and other Amazonomachies" will run from February 15-September 15, 2024 at the World Chess Hall of Fame in Saint Louis, Mo.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Donna Dodson , a Boston-area sculptor, has been carving images out of wood for nearly 30 years.
  • Debuting in the exhibition is “The Madwoman of Chess or Autonomous was a Woman”, commissioned by the World Chess Hall of Fame and will be part of the museum’s permanent collection.

Frederick Flying Cows Pick Knockdown Shooter With NBA Lineage In Team's First TBL Draft!

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Flying Cows have added another outside shooting threat in the form of 6'4" 205lb guard, Caleb Wood. Wood played collegiately at The University of Pennsylvania where he averaged 10.2 points per game and connected on 38% of his three point shots. Wood helped to lead the Quakers to an Ivy League Championship and an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2018. He took home the Ivy League's 6th man of the year award that same year. His father, David, played professionally for a decade including seven seasons in the NBA.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Flying Cows have added another outside shooting threat in the form of 6'4" 205lb guard, Caleb Wood.
  • Wood played collegiately at The University of Pennsylvania where he averaged 10.2 points per game and connected on 38% of his three point shots.
  • Head Coach Ed Corporal selected Wood with the 9th overall pick in the TBL draft last night in hopes of bolstering the Cows' already potent offense.
  • The 2nd round of the TBL draft will take place tonight at 6pm, where the Cows will add another impact player.

THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT BREAKS NEW GROUND WITH DOUBLE-SIDED EXTRAORDINARILY HIGH RELIEF ON GOLD AND SILVER YEAR OF THE DRAGON COINS

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The Royal Canadian Mint has once again raised the bar in the world of extreme relief by launching its first-ever coins dramatically defining a design in Extraordinarily High Relief (EHR) on both their obverse and reverse.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The Royal Canadian Mint has once again raised the bar in the world of extreme relief by launching its first-ever coins dramatically defining a design in Extraordinarily High Relief (EHR) on both their obverse and reverse.
  • These ground-breaking "double EHR" works of art are available as of February 6, 2024.
  • These products can be ordered by directly contacting the Royal Canadian Mint at 1-800-267-1871 in Canada, 1-800-268-6468 in the US, or at www.mint.ca .
  • It is also available at the Royal Canadian Mint's boutiques in Ottawa and Winnipeg and through the Mint's global network of dealers and distributors.

THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT BREAKS NEW GROUND WITH DOUBLE-SIDED EXTRAORDINARILY HIGH RELIEF ON GOLD AND SILVER YEAR OF THE DRAGON COINS

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Canadian Mint has once again raised the bar in the world of extreme relief by launching its first-ever coins dramatically defining a design in Extraordinarily High Relief (EHR) on both their obverse and reverse.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Canadian Mint has once again raised the bar in the world of extreme relief by launching its first-ever coins dramatically defining a design in Extraordinarily High Relief (EHR) on both their obverse and reverse.
  • These ground-breaking "double EHR" works of art are available as of February 6, 2024.
  • These products can be ordered by directly contacting the Royal Canadian Mint at 1-800-267-1871 in Canada, 1-800-268-6468 in the US, or at www.mint.ca .
  • It is also available at the Royal Canadian Mint's boutiques in Ottawa and Winnipeg and through the Mint's global network of dealers and distributors.

EQS-News: Lenzing once again on CDP’s prestigious Triple A List, confirming sustainability leadership

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Lenzing once again on CDP’s prestigious Triple A List, confirming sustainability leadership

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  • Lenzing once again on CDP’s prestigious Triple A List, confirming sustainability leadership
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • “I am very grateful and proud of what the employees of the Lenzing Group do every day to further expand our leading position in the field of sustainability.
  • A detailed description of the sustainability goals and the progress made in achieving these goals can be found in the https://reports.lenzing.com/sustainability-report/2022 .
  • The Annual and Sustainability Report 2023 will be published on March 15, 2024.

Laser Photonics’ Circumferential Marking System Streamlines Automotive Manufacturing Operations

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Laser Photonics Corporation (LPC), a leading global developer of CleanTech laser systems for laser cleaning and other material applications, highlights a key set of applications for its industrial LaserTower marking system in the automotive manufacturing industry.

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  • Laser Photonics Corporation (LPC), a leading global developer of CleanTech laser systems for laser cleaning and other material applications, highlights a key set of applications for its industrial LaserTower marking system in the automotive manufacturing industry.
  • “Reliable, high-speed, permanent marking methods continue to replace slower and less-reliable methods like dot-peen stamping or inkjet marking,” said Wayne Tupuola, CEO of Laser Photonics.
  • The system is a member of Laser Photonics’ extensive line of laser solutions.
  • The LaserTower PRO CM by Laser Photonics is a world-class laser marking and laser engraving system designed for effective circumferential marking.

SK hynix Unveils Roadmap for Use of Recycled Materials

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

*Recycled Materials: Materials extracted, recovered and reprocessed from pre-consumer waste generated in the manufacturing process before arrival at end users or from post-consumer waste disposed of after use.

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  • *Recycled Materials: Materials extracted, recovered and reprocessed from pre-consumer waste generated in the manufacturing process before arrival at end users or from post-consumer waste disposed of after use.
  • Through this roadmap, SK hynix aims to raise the proportion of recycled materials used in the products currently manufactured by the company to 25% by 2025 and more than 30% (based on weight) by 2030.
  • As part of the plan, SK hynix will start with essential metals for semiconductor production, such as copper, tin, and gold, and replace them with recycled materials.
  • "These materials are not an offer for sale of the securities of SK hynix Inc. in the United States.

Backyard Discovery Introduces Three New Premium Greenhouses

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

PITTSBURG, Kan., Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Backyard Discovery , the leaders in outdoor play and patio products, are adding a line of premium greenhouses to their vast portfolio of high quality, ready-to-assemble outdoor playsets, patio structures and outdoor kitchens.

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  • PITTSBURG, Kan., Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Backyard Discovery , the leaders in outdoor play and patio products, are adding a line of premium greenhouses to their vast portfolio of high quality, ready-to-assemble outdoor playsets, patio structures and outdoor kitchens.
  • Ready-to-Assemble: All three of the greenhouses are turn-key, ready-to-assemble designs with pre-drilled holes and supported by the 3D interactive BILT® app for assembly ease.
  • “Since the pandemic, we have seen greater interest in gardening and consumers growing their own fruits and vegetables,” said Heather Napier, Director of Marketing for Backyard Discovery.
  • For more information on Backyard Discovery, or their new greenhouses, please visit www.backyarddiscovery.com or follow them on Facebook , Instagram and Pinterest .