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citizenM Menlo Park Hotel Jointly Built by CIMC Group Officially Opened in Silicon Valley, USA

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the iconic citizenM Menlo Park Hotel, officially opened.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the iconic citizenM Menlo Park Hotel, officially opened.
  • The volumetric modules for the project were provided by CIMC Modular Building Holding Company Limited ("CIMC MBS"), a subsidiary of CIMC Construction Technology Company Limited of CIMC Group.
  • The citizenM Menlo Park Hotel, developed by the internationally renowned boutique hotel chain citizenM, and is located in Silicon Valley, the hub of high-tech companies in the US.
  • Both the citizenM Menlo Park Hotel and the citizenM DTLA Hotel are located in high seismic intensity zones in the US.

Alside® Introduces Innovative High-Performance Insulated Glass Packages for Windows

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alside®, a leading manufacturer and distributor of exterior building products, launches ClimaTech® PriME, a family of high-performance insulated glass packages to its replacement window product portfolio. ENERGY STAR® has recognized it as meeting the criteria for the Most Efficient designation on select Alside vinyl windows and patio doors. This achievement not only underscores Alside's commitment to offering energy-efficient products, but it also provides homeowners the opportunity to possibly benefit from valuable federal tax credits*.

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  • ENERGY STAR® has recognized it as meeting the criteria for the Most Efficient designation on select Alside vinyl windows and patio doors.
  • "By making the choice to upgrade their windows with this innovative glass package, homeowners are investing in a more sustainable and energy-efficient future."
  • "With ClimaTech PriME high-performance insulated glass packages, homeowners can combine energy savings, environmental responsibility and financial benefits," said Adam Copel, Windows Business Director for Alside.
  • "By making the choice to upgrade their windows with this innovative glass package, homeowners are investing in a more sustainable and energy-efficient future."

20 Governors Spotlight Window Film For Helping To Achieve Carbon Reduction Goals

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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'We are grateful to the many U.S. Governors that have shined a spotlight on window film and the wide spectrum of benefits it provides to consumers to reduce their energy use and also, by reducing peak energy demand, to help utilities," said Darrell Smith, executive director of the nonprofit International Window Film Association ( IWFA ).

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  • 'We are grateful to the many U.S. Governors that have shined a spotlight on window film and the wide spectrum of benefits it provides to consumers to reduce their energy use and also, by reducing peak energy demand, to help utilities," said Darrell Smith, executive director of the nonprofit International Window Film Association ( IWFA ).
  • "Window films also provide similar energy savings, glare reduction and UV protection on automotive glass for consumers while in their vehicles," he added.
  • To raise public awareness of the many benefits of window film, IWFA members annually notify their state governors about the upcoming Window Film Day which occurs on April 30.
  • When considering window films, contact a local window film professional.

MI Foundation to Donate $50,000 to Breast Cancer Charities

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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GRATZ, Pa., Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the MI Charitable Foundation will donate $50,000 divided equally between the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. for the fourth straight year.

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  • GRATZ, Pa., Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the MI Charitable Foundation will donate $50,000 divided equally between the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. for the fourth straight year.
  • "The fight against breast cancer has been a major focus of the MI Foundation since the onset," said MI CEO Matt DeSoto.
  • In addition, the MI Foundation will donate another $10 for each warranty registration that we receive up to $10,000.
  • Those who want to help support the MI Foundation Breast Cancer efforts can visit: https://mi-charitable-foundation.snwbll.com/breast-cancer-awareness-2 .

Andersen Windows Expands Product Portfolio Creating More Options for Contemporary Design and Indoor/Outdoor Living

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Monday, October 26, 2020
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BAYPORT, Minn., Oct. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Andersen Windows is launching three extensions to products in its broad portfolio, furthering contemporary design and supplementing products to make indoor/outdoor living accessible to those in virtually any climate.

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  • BAYPORT, Minn., Oct. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Andersen Windows is launching three extensions to products in its broad portfolio, furthering contemporary design and supplementing products to make indoor/outdoor living accessible to those in virtually any climate.
  • "We continue to see the rise in contemporary design with emphasis on products that offer customization options to help homeowners further express their home's unique design.
  • When weather and performance are a concern, Andersen folding doors are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions* and enable indoor/outdoor living.
  • Hallmark certified rating for air, water and structural performance and NFRC certified
    To explore Andersen's full product portfolio, visit AndersenWindows.com .

Five Tips to Decarbonize and Reduce a Home’s Energy Use For National Energy Awareness Month

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To kick-off National Energy Awareness Month this October, the International Window Film Association ( IWFA ) offers five top tips to save homeowners money and to help decarbonize the environment by reducing building emissions.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To kick-off National Energy Awareness Month this October, the International Window Film Association ( IWFA ) offers five top tips to save homeowners money and to help decarbonize the environment by reducing building emissions.
  • An energy efficient building keeps more money in consumer pockets and cuts the carbon released into the environment, said Darrell Smith, executive director of the IWFA.
  • Smith noted that in California and Florida for example, window film is rated as the most cost-effective energy efficient retrofit installation.
  • Window films are rated and certified for their energy performance by the National Fenestration Rating Council, which also created window certification for consumers.

Consumer Alert: Recouping The Cost For Full Window Replacement May Take Decades

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019
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This means it may take decades to financially justify window replacements based on energy savings alone.

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  • This means it may take decades to financially justify window replacements based on energy savings alone.
  • Alternatively, window films offer advanced energy savings and other benefits and can be quickly installed at a fraction of the cost of replacement windows, often with a return on investment in under three years.
  • Window films are rated by the same standards as replacement windows by the National Fenestration Rating Council ( NFRC ) where the ratings can be verified for free.
  • The International Window Film Association ( IWFA ) ( www.iwfa.com ) is a unified industry body of window film dealers, distributors, and manufacturers that facilitates the growth of the window film industry through education, research, advocacy and public awareness.