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Wouldn’t it be Nice
Three units on four lots of land on the beach—all designated for family. That is what Ed Arnold, owner and president of Arnold & Associates, will have once he finalizes his new family compound in Long Beach’s Peninsula area. The retired Los Angeles fire department veteran will have his dream house for him and his children as he enjoys his twilight years right on the beach. Surf’s up.

by John Wyatt

2008 Tool & Equipment Guide
Welcome to Walls & Ceilings’ Second Annual Tool & Equipment Guide, a showcase of product availability from companies catering to contractors in North America. Presenting new and existing product lines, the following showcase displays a collective assortment of the tools of the trade within all realms of the wall and ceiling community.

Eventually, Time Heals All Wounds
In my office lies a copy of the Declaration of Independence. Maybe it’s the upcoming election and all the accompanying hype but I find myself contemplating our good fortune of living in a country that allows us rights of equality and freedom. Don’t worry, this article isn’t about politics.

by Bryan J. Dunn

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GA Relocates
The Gypsum Association has announced that it has moved out of its Washington, D.C.-based office into Maryland.

TLPCA Moves
The Texas Lathing & Plastering Contractors Associations has relocated.

PrimeSource Purchases Assets of Compass
PrimeSource Building Products Inc. is purchasing the assets of Compass International Inc., supplier of the Marker and Darts line of fasteners.

Acoustical Ceiling Panel- CertainTeed Corp.
The Adagio ceiling panel combines the sound absorption of high-density fiberglass with the sound containment qualities of mineral fiber.

Acoustical Ceiling System- Hunter Douglas Contract Ceilings
The new Integrated Solutions system for Techstyle Acoustical Ceilings organizes the ceiling, placing light fixtures and diffusers into neat, 6-inch strips that fit between the large panels and flush with the ceiling plane.

Bamboo Ceiling Tiles- Pinta Acoustic Inc.
Part of the Bioline Wood Ceiling Tile line, the bamboo tiles are environmentally friendly, sustainable, durable, and impact resistant to tolerate varied job site conditions and applications.

Ceiling Access Panels- Wind-Lock Corp.
Designed to blend seamlessly into a drywall ceiling, these glass fiber reinforced gypsum ceiling access panels are an aesthetically pleasing alternative to metal access doors.

Communication Device- Motorola
Push-to-talk communication (PTT) is the core attribute of Motorola iDEN handsets.  PTT enables users to instantly connect and share data via direct communication.

Sustainable Wallcovering- Wolf-Gordon
Organics is a collection of seven biodegradable wallcoverings offering durability, washability, breathability, sustainability, and aesthetics.

Metal Starter Track- Reward Wall Systems Inc.
The metal starter track is designed to provide an efficient method of aligning and holding the first course of insulating concrete forms on the footing or slab to the dimensions of the building.

Air Barrier Panel System- Protecto Wrap Co.
Protecto Shield Air Vapor Moisture (AVM) Sheathing is a pre-laminated air barrier panel system for waterproofing and weatherproofing exterior walls.

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