Cooper Construction and AMB Property Corporation Break Ground at AMB Milton/401 Business Park
Oakville, Ontario
June 9, 2005 -- Cooper Construction Limited of Oakville, Ontario has been selected by AMB Property Corporation (NYSE:AMB), a global developer and owner of industrial real estate, to build AMB's first project in Canada. AMB recently acquired a 33-acre site and 15-acre option from Cooper Construction on Regional Road 25, just north of Highway 401, which will support development of one million square feet of logistics and distribution space in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).Demand for industrial space in the GTA continues to be strong with average vacancy rates in the 5% range over the past 10-years. The GTA is North America's fourth largest industrial market, after Los Angeles, Chicago and the greater New York/New Jersey area. Its geographic position and significant manufacturing base make it an extremely important North American distribution hub market. One quarter of Canada's consumer population lives with a 100-mile radius of the GTA and approximately half the U.S.
population is located within a one-day drive of Toronto's prime industrial locations."AMB Milton/401 Business Park is well situated for third-party logistics and bulk distribution customers," said Jay Cornforth, AMB's senior vice president, development. "The park is located just 15-20 minutes from Toronto Pearson International Airport, has rapid access to Highway 401 and is two and a half hours from the Detroit/Windsor border crossing ? Canada's busiest point of land entry. The highly functional and well-located product we are developing with Cooper Construction will help our customers speed their goods to market."Cooper Construction, which has been actively engaged in all aspects of the construction industry in Ontario since 1905, is providing design/build construction services for AMB, including architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical together with turnkey construction services for the state-of-the-art facility."We have worked with AMB to create the GTA's most functional distribution facility in the market," said Ken Nevar, Executive Vice President, Cooper Construction. "With rapid access to customers via Highway 401, the AMB Milton/401 Business Park development is ideally suited for companies looking for a well-positioned location in the flourishing community of Milton."The facility plans call for outside storage accommodating ample trailer parking and 52-foot wide bays. Building depths will be approximately 355 feet with a clear height of 28 feet and column spacing of 52 x 50 feet.
The facility will be rear loaded, with a dock door ratio of 1/7,000 square feet and independent truck courts of 183 feet. The property will benefit from ESFR sprinkler systems and has been granted M2 zoning status, encompassing both warehouse and distribution uses.The listing team of Gord Cook and Ian Gragtmans of Colliers International will represent AMB in the leasing of AMB Milton 401 Business Park. They have successfully closed more than 11 million square feet of real estate transactions since 1998.About Cooper Construction www.coopercon.comCooper Construction is a leading Canadian best-practices company engaged in commercial/industrial real estate development, design-build construction and construction management. Cooper is a third-generation family-owned construction company, with a 100-year history of innovative excellence.About AMB Property Corporation www.amb.comAMB Property Corporation is a leading owner and operator of industrial real estate, focused on major hub and gateway distribution markets throughout North America, Europe and Asia. As of March 31, 2005 AMB owned, managed and had renovation and development projects totaling 110.3 million square feet (10.3 million square meters) and 1,085 buildings in 38 markets within eight countries.
AMB invests in properties located predominantly in the infill submarkets of its targeted markets. The company's portfolio is comprised of High Throughput Distribution? facilities ? industrial properties built for speed and located near airports, seaports and ground transportation systems.Contacts:Kenneth A. Nevar , Executive Vice President,Cooper Construction Ltd.,(905) 829-0444 or e-mail protected from spam botsRachel McKosky, Marketing & Media Relations Manager,AMB Property Corporation,(415) 733-9532 or e-mail protected from spam botsGord Cook, Senior Vice-President?or?Ian Gragtmans, Industrial Vice-President,Colliers International,(416) 626-1700 e-mail protected from spam bots or e-mail protected from spam bots.
How tires are manufactured?
The first stage of tire making is collecting raw materials and formulating rubber compounds. The raw materials used are rubber, oils, pigments, antioxidants, carbon black or silica, accelerators and other additives. These are then mixed together in a huge blender, which is called Banburys. After the mixing process is completed a gum like material forms. This material is then cut into strips.
These strips will make the sidewalls and other portions of the tire.
The main body of the tire is manufactured using fabricated rubber. Polyester, nylon and rayon are the fabrics used. The fabrics are changed depending on the type of the tire.
But mostly Polyester is used.
Another ring like component is used to make a tire. This is called tire bead. Steel wires of high tensile are used to make this tire bead.
Radial tires are made in a cylindrical tire-building machine. The machine almost gives the final shape of the tire.
After the making...
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Flat Tires Need Not Be A Burden
When your car's tires go flat, this kind of situation should not be a burden for you. After all, most cars already come with spare tires and a jack, along with other odds and ends that would help you facilitate changing your tires in no time at all.
To change a tire or a couple of tires, park your car first in an area where the ground is level. Do not forget to put on the parking brake. If your car is equipped with a manual transmission system, place it in gear.
Turn off your engine for there is no need for it to be turned on and running. However, if you have parked in an area where there is an incline, put a huge rock or a wheel chock beneath the opposing wheel so that you would not find your car rolling down the incline.
This is now the time to take out your spare tire as well as a tire iron and the jack. If you have to remove a hubcap, do such. Then, loosen the lug nuts on your wheel.
Do this before you place the jack in your car....
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The Proper Tire Pressure
How important are tires? To you it may not be a great deal but you have to remember that tires are responsible for your car's grand performance. Tires must also have the right amount of pressure.
Automobile experts have proven that the right amount of pressure on your tires highly affects the performance of your car. Too much rattling and shaking may be experienced if you overinflate or underinflate your car tires. You'll also be experiencing this especially when hitting various forms of roads.
You may also experience a rough ride when your tires are inflated disproportionately. Plus, the tires wear down easily when not inflated just right. So, tires must be appropriately inflated to function well.
Underinflated or overinflated tires have also been found out to use up more gas compared to well inflated tires. So, you will not only save your hard-earned dollars for buying more tires, but you can also save your budget for gas.
Imagine...
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Flat Tires, Slow Leaks, and Online Marketing
Does your online marketing campaign have a flat tire?
Or is it more like a slow leak?Today my 16 year old son Fritz called on the cell phone from high school.
Mom took the call.
"Could Dad fix my flat tire during the day?"
Of course I would fix it.And then it hit me.
Knowing you have a flat tire is a lot better than not knowing.
Unfortunately, when your online marketing campaign has a flat tire or a slow leak, it may take a while before you realize it or fix it.My e-book website has had a few flat tires and a few slow leaks.
Bad e-book cover, slow website loads, advertising to people who would never buy, and other problems.
But I think I've repaired the flats and the slow leaks.
I hope.Here's my first online flat tire.
When I first published my e-book on the Internet in November of 2003, my e-book cover was running at a loss.
As I remember, I was making a dollar for every 3 dollars I spent...
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Meedio and Cooper Wiring Devices Demonstrate New Home Control Products
Meedio, the innovative developer of software for the digital home, today announced that its platform was chosen to demonstrate Cooper Wiring Devices' (CWD) new lighting control products at Electronic House Expo in Orlando, Florida. The two companies have worked together to create an integrated home entertainment and control solution based on the popular Z-Wave wireless technology. This solution will enable consumers, builders, and system integrators to combine sophisticated digital lifestyle environments with reliable remote control."We have been consistently impressed with both the depth and flexibility of Meedio's software platform," states David Byers, Cooper Wiring Devices VP of Engineering. "We are extremely happy to be using Meedio's applications to showcase the latest control capabilities of our hardware."Meedio develops a complete line of integrated software to manage and control the digital home. Its products include:- Meedio HouseBot, a home automation server that monitors...
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The Proper Tire Pressure
How important are tires? To you it may not be a great deal but you have to remember that tires are responsible for your car's grand performance. Tires must also have the right amount of pressure.
Automobile experts have proven that the right amount of pressure on your tires highly affects the performance of your car. Too much rattling and shaking may be experienced if you overinflate or underinflate your car tires. You'll also be experiencing this especially when hitting various forms of roads.
You may also experience a rough ride when your tires are inflated disproportionately. Plus, the tires wear down easily when not inflated just right. So, tires must be appropriately inflated to function well.
Underinflated or overinflated tires have also been found out to use up more gas compared to well inflated tires. So, you will not only save your hard-earned dollars for buying more tires, but you can also save your budget for gas.
Imagine...
The Proper Tire Pressure
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ATV Tires Survey from North American Power Sports
June 10, 2005 -- Ever wondered which ATV Tires are favored among ATV riders and why certain manufacturers of ATV tires sell more than their competitors? North American Power Sports (www.napsatv.com) searches for the answers and asks ATV riders for their opinions. North American Power Sports is conducting a survey to find out what is driving the ATV Tires market.
www.napsatv.com/ATV+Tires
has a complete listing of the ATV Tires Survey Questions.
These ATV Tire survey questions are posted on multiple pages within www.napsatv.com . Questions periodically change to deliver the most accurate and honest feedback regarding the ATV Tires market.
NAPS ATV invites all ATV riders to come and post their answers and opinions about ATV Tires.
Each visitor...
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Fotki Slashed Prices on Online Photo Printing and Introduced Larger Printing Formats
Comparing to Fotki's print prices (15?) for most common formats, as well as to number of formats (19) and the largest print size available (48" x 48"), most other top digital photo printing web portals provide their users less diverse choices.Perfecting its services for today's digital lifestyle, the Fotki is concentrated on developing online services, and grants printing to high-professional photo labs. At that, huge amounts of copies ordered every day allow considerable lowering bulk prices...
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WPYO 95.3 Program Director Named in Payola Scandal
Orlando, FL (ContentDesk) August 26, 2005 -- The odds of making it in the music industry are a million to one. People trying to overcome the odds often become easy prey to people in positions of power within the industry. Such is the case with 16-year-old singer/songwriter Ariana Stewart of Orlando, Florida. 16 year old, Ariana fell victim to the Dirty Bottom Corporation. Significant about this story is the fact that part owner of Dirty Bottom Corporation is, Phil Becker, WPYO 95.3 Program...
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Secrets to Choosing a Cheap Merchant Account
Since the inception of the internet, trade has been taken into a new dimension. A digital age where everything is available and transactions are processed quickly and professionally. It has given rise to a new requirement for online business ? a cheap merchant account.
Business and business transactions are made easier and cost efficient with a cheap merchant account. They are necessary for any online business as a cheap merchant account is the best method to accept and process...
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Airfare - Not Always Fair
Need a vacation but don~t want to stay around town? Want to go somewhere exotic, somewhere different? Want to fly but worried about the airfare? Sourcing the cheapest airfare available has been made easier with competition growing between travel agencies as people realize that a vacation need not be all that expensive. Airfare can be a hindrance to the best of vacation plans but it need not be. With so many travel companies vying for your business - securing cheaper airfare is a given! The airline...
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Motor Home Accessories
Once you own a motorhome, there will come the need for some accessories to either enhance the performance of the vehicle or to replace a defective one. There are several accessories to buy when it comes to motorhomes including trailers and tires, camping equipment, towing equipment, refrigerators, camping supplies, RV televisions, carriers ladders, leveling jacks, interior and exterior lights, sun visors and wheel covers. For motorhome owners there is the need to give your vehicle maximum protection...
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