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Marie-Hélène Lamarre's arrival spurs growth at ISEQ

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

"Marie-Hélène Lamarre's arrival bodes well for ISEQ and the semiconductor and electronics industry.

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"Marie-Hélène Lamarre's arrival bodes well for ISEQ and the semiconductor and electronics industry.
Here are three major ISEQ initiatives in the pipeline:
Better equipping member organizations to strategically position themselves to win tenders.
Her vision and leadership will ensure that ISEQ plays a major role in propelling the sector's growth.
For ISEQ, it's an opportunity to act as a collaborative broker and forge strong industry partnerships," added Lamarre.

Oldcastle APG Acquires Grant County Mulch Bagging Assets

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

ATLANTA, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oldcastle APG®, a CRH company, has acquired the bagging assets of Grant County Mulch, a leading manufacturer and distributor of mulch, soil and decorative stone headquartered in Petersburg, West Virginia. The acquired assets, which include five bagging facilities, will operate within Oldcastle APG's Lawn & Garden division.

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ATLANTA, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oldcastle APG ®, a CRH company, has acquired the bagging assets of Grant County Mulch, a leading manufacturer and distributor of mulch, soil and decorative stone headquartered in Petersburg, West Virginia.
"We are very pleased to welcome Grant County Mulch's highly complementary resources to the APG portfolio," said Tim Ortman, President, Oldcastle APG.
Established in 1986, Grant County Mulch quickly earned a reputation as a leading supplier of high-quality landscaping products including hardwood mulch, color-enhanced mulch, potting soil, pine nuggets, compost and stone.
The addition of Grant County Mulch's bagging assets to the APG network follows several recent acquisitions by Oldcastle APG, including Soil Mender Products and South Jersey Agriculture Products, centered around expanding its Lawn & Garden solutions offerings in attractive markets.

Belgard® Reveals 2023 Colors of the Year – Tidepool and Seagrass

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Monday, December 5, 2022

Belgard , the leader in outdoor living essentials for the patio and beyond, announces its 2023 Colors of the Year Tidepool and Seagrass.

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Belgard , the leader in outdoor living essentials for the patio and beyond, announces its 2023 Colors of the Year Tidepool and Seagrass.
Tidepool, a deep teal, and Seagrass, a soft sage green, offer a soothing sense of calmness, representing both the land and the sea.
This year, we selected two colors to emphasize a sense of calmness and connection to nature, says Joe Raboine, Director of Residential Hardscapes at Belgard.
Complementary colors such as Tidepool and Seagrass create a coordinated effect that flows throughout a home.

Belgard® Brings Augmented Reality Innovation, Product Modularity to Hardscape North America

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Monday, October 17, 2022

As a key highlight, Belgard will present its augmented reality (AR) feature of Belgard Rooms.

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As a key highlight, Belgard will present its augmented reality (AR) feature of Belgard Rooms.
In addition, Belgard shares its continued focus on modularity, aiming to make outdoor living design simpler and more efficient for contractors.
Belgard Rooms received raving feedback at last years HNA, so were looking forward to showcasing our latest innovation for Belgard Rooms augmented reality which launched earlier this year, says Joe Raboine, Director of Residential Hardscapes, Belgard.
Attendees can scan QR codes in each Belgard Room to reveal a full augmented reality design of the exact space.

Belgard® Celebrates the Mini-Moments With Summer Giveaway

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Monday, July 18, 2022

Belgard , the leader in outdoor living essentials for the patio and beyond, kicks off summer with partner POLYWOOD in its annual giveaway.

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Belgard , the leader in outdoor living essentials for the patio and beyond, kicks off summer with partner POLYWOOD in its annual giveaway.
Belgard hopes everyone experiences their own mini-moments this summer, whether it is a relaxing evening with smores or an impromptu family night.
"We're excited to be partnering with Belgard again for the annual summer giveaway," says Lindsay Schleis, VP of Business Development at POLYWOOD.
"We're delighted to bring back our summer giveaway with POLYWOOD and have the opportunity to share a few summer essentials from Belgard," says Courtney DiSalvo, Brand Manager at Belgard.

TorQuest Partners and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec complete the sale of Barrette Outdoor Living to CRH

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Monday, July 11, 2022

CLEVELAND, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - TorQuest Partners ("TorQuest"), Caisse de dpt et placement du Qubec ("CDPQ"), Les Entreprises Barrette Lte, management and co-investors successfully completed the previously announced sale of Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc. ("Barrette"), North America's leading provider of residential fencing and railing solutions, to CRH plc for an enterprise value of $1.9 billion.

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CLEVELAND, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - TorQuest Partners ("TorQuest"), Caisse de dpt et placement du Qubec ("CDPQ"), Les Entreprises Barrette Lte, management and co-investors successfully completed the previously announced sale of Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc. ("Barrette"), North America's leading provider of residential fencing and railing solutions, to CRH plc for an enterprise value of $1.9 billion.
Barrette is a North American leader in sustainable outdoor living solutions we are very grateful to Jean and all of the management and employees of Barrette for our partnership and wish them continued success with CRH."
CRH was represented by the law firm of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP and Barrette was represented by Latham & Watkins, LLP and Torys LLP.
CRH (LSE: CRH, ISE: CRG, NYSE: CRH) is the leading building materials business in the world, employing c.73,000 people at c.3,200 operating locations in 28 countries.

Belgard® Launches Augmented Reality Feature within Belgard Rooms Planner

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Monday, July 11, 2022

Belgard, the leader in outdoor living essentials for the patio and beyond, announces the launch of the newest feature of its Belgard Rooms Planner: augmented reality (AR).

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Belgard, the leader in outdoor living essentials for the patio and beyond, announces the launch of the newest feature of its Belgard Rooms Planner: augmented reality (AR).
We launched Belgard Rooms in 2021, delivering templated outdoor design plans for contractors and consumers alike, says Joe Raboine, director of residential hardscapes, Belgard.
We are incredibly proud of AR Rooms as the next iteration of Belgard Rooms.
Belgard is launching AR Rooms with 25 outdoor room plans, and an additional 25 Rooms launching this summer.

Oldcastle APG Acquires Barrette Outdoor Living

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Monday, July 11, 2022

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, has acquired Barrette Outdoor Living, an industry-leading manufacturer of fencing, railing, outdoor accents and related products in North America.

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Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, has acquired Barrette Outdoor Living, an industry-leading manufacturer of fencing, railing, outdoor accents and related products in North America.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220711005501/en/
Oldcastle APG Acquires Barrette Outdoor Living (Photo: Business Wire)
Founded in 1975, Barrette Outdoor Living operates 10 manufacturing facilities and four distribution sites across the US and Canada.
We are delighted to welcome Barrette Outdoor Living, along with its employees and loyal customer base, to Oldcastle APG, said Tim Ortman, President, Oldcastle APG.
We are thrilled to join the Oldcastle APG family, whose commitment to delivering high-quality products to customers aligns with ours, said Jean desAutels, CEO of Barrette Outdoor Living.

Belgard Announces Launch of “Inside Out with Belgard” Podcast

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Belgard, the leader in outdoor living essentials for the patio and beyond, announces the premiere of its podcast series Inside Out with Belgard.

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Belgard, the leader in outdoor living essentials for the patio and beyond, announces the premiere of its podcast series Inside Out with Belgard.
Inside Out with Belgard is the newest initiative of Belgard outdoor living to provide educational resources to its customers and clients.
Inside Out with Belgard is made for outdoor living professionals who are passionate about creating amazing outdoor spaces.
Hosted by Joe Raboine, Belgards Director of Residential Hardscapes, this podcast dives into how contractors can maximize their business and the industry.

Propulsion Québec unveils Ambition EST 2030, a roadmap for propelling Quebec to the forefront of the electric and smart transportation industry by 2030

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

MONTREAL, June 23, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Propulsion Qubec, the cluster for electric and smart transportation, is announcing Ambition EST2030, a roadmap for the electric and smart transportation (EST) industry developed in partnership with Deloitte.

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MONTREAL, June 23, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Propulsion Qubec, the cluster for electric and smart transportation, is announcing Ambition EST2030, a roadmap for the electric and smart transportation (EST) industry developed in partnership with Deloitte.
This innovative project addresses the urgent need to establish a plan to accelerate long-term development of sustainable electric and smart mobility.
The dashboard allows stakeholders to report on project progress to keep the EST sector mobilized over the next eight years and monitor Quebec's entire land transportation industry.
Learn more about AMBITION EST: https://propulsionquebec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Sommaire_exe_cut...
Quebec's electric and smart transportation cluster rallies key industry players around collaborative projects designed to put Quebec at the forefront of electric and smart transportation development and deployment, all for the benefit of Quebec's economy and the environment.