Creatherm: A Simple, Flexible Radiant Slab

By Philip on Sep. 30, 2011 | Topics: Energy Efficiency, Technology | Comments (4) Radiant flooring is a popular method for heating a space. Typicaly, installing a radiant slab on grade has required the time- and labor-intensive process of laying down wire mesh and then tying the tubing to the grid of the mesh to […]

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Creatherm Sponsors Wade Cunningham for Kentucky IndyCar Race

INDIANAPOLIS – Creatherm, a manufacturer of radiant heat floor and wall panels and Sam Schmidt Motorsports (SSM) have reached a three-race sponsorship agreement to field rookie driver Wade Cunningham. Wade Cunningham made his Izod IndyCar Series debut June 11 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth driving a Dallara/Honda/Firestone car owned by Sam Schmidt Motorsports […]

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From a landfill, an oasis springs.

Former BASF manufacturing facility becomes education center and wildlife habitat by yi-ke peng Staff writer Published 12:55 a.m., Thursday, September 22, 2011 Jim Bero, senior vice president of environment, health and safety for BASF in North America, cuts the ribbon at the dedication of BASF’s new environmetal education center and wildlife habitat in Rensselaer. / […]

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BASF opens new environmental education classroom and wildlife habitat in Rensselaer, New York

Project turns 100 year old manufacturing site into viable growth property and education center. RENSSELAER , NY, September 21, 2011 – BASF today celebrated the opening of its environmental education classroom and wildlife habitat at the site of the company’s former manufacturing facility on Riverside Ave. in Rensselaer, New York, declaring the property ready for […]

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Modest Construction Recovery Will Be Supproted By Two More Years Of Cheap Credit

Jim Haughey, RCD Chief Economist The FRB had to do something quickly and dramatically to dampen the downward spiral of confidence and spending, similar to late 2008, that began earlier this year and threatened to become much more serious earlier this month. This was the only option available. Already, it is clear that the expected […]

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Creatherm Proud to Be Part of The BASF Near-Zero Energy Classrom & Wildlife Habitat

The BASF Near-Zero Energy Classroom and Wildlife Habitat, currently under construction in the city of Rensselaer, New York, is intended to become an international showcase for holistic sustainable development, including best practices in site remediation and high-performance commercial construction. Designed to achieve the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design […]

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Outlook Positive For Stronger Commercial Construction Heading Into 2012

07/29/2011 by John Clinkard Despite the recent pattern of subpar growth in the United States, persisting uncertainty about the impact of the European sovereign debt crisis on global financial markets and the impact of supply chain disruptions mid way through the year, the outlook for the Canadian economy in general, and for commercial construction in […]

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New Outlets for Creatherm

Creatherm is pleased to have the following new locations offering our T45, S45 and U45 Floor Panels: Grand Lakes Builder Supply St. Henry Tile Co. Berne Ready Mix Wayne Builders Supply Richmond Builders Supply Thanks to all locations for their support and we look forward to continued success!

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Some relief from gloomy U.S. housing news in June and “knock on” effects in Canada

07/19/2011 by Alex Carrick, RCD Chief Economist It may be just a blip in the curve, but U.S. housing starts in June were more upbeat than at any time since January 2011, on a seasonally adjusted and annualized basis, according to the latest government statistics. As set out in a joint press release issued by […]

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