Category Archives: Shipping Container Dimensions

Modernluz.com Launches Modern Lighting Resource for The Spanish Speaking Market of The U.S. Latin America and The Rest of The World


Florida (PRWEB) June 03, 2013

Modernluz, the leading supplier of exotic luxury lights in the US and Latin America, has launched a stunning new collection of modern European light pieces. Chandeliers, recessed ceiling lights, pendants, suspension lamps, outdoor lights, table lamps, floor lamps, and wall scones are the highlights of the Modernluz lighting collection that is geared to dazzle Latin American homes and the Spanish speaking community in the US. Fashioned out of glass, crystals, metals and fabric, these lights speak of classic glamour and timeless beauty. The company has been providing flawless modern light fixtures for Spanish speaking market for over 15 years and has Spanish speaking staff on board to cater to the community in focus. They offer free shipping for light fixture orders that are billed over $ 500 and are sent to several Latin American countries.

 

The web store boasts of the best and widest collection of contemporary lighting fixture available in the US. Leading brands like Foscarini, Artemide, Swarovski, Catellani, Flos, Masiero, Escale, and many more can be found here.

 

The Aurea 15 S1 suspension light has been manufactured by Masiero and carries a metal frame. The chrome finish can be altered with stained Italian glass. Customers also opt for a Swarovski crystal frame with color choices among red, sapphire, violet, green, amber, or clear. It is a symbol of modern Italian opulence. Among other Italian light pieces offered by Modernluz lights like the Terzani offer floor lamps that instantly raise the grandeur of the space. The Ortenzia floor lamp sports a handcrafted four leaf clover design. The light escapes from among the petals and emits a delicate glow. It is available in gold plated or nickel finish. It is 19.7 inches long but is available in other dimensions as well.

 

The Alpha 6 Crystals are a recessed ceiling fixture that features energy efficient LED lights. This doubles up as an accent light and comes with easy mounting features. It is a complete light package containing power supply and installation accessories. It is available in chrome or gold-plated finish and combined with either daylight or neutral white shades.

 

These modern lights in the US and Latin America have received warm reviews from customers. Judy Chris, from Boston said that she likes placing her suspension lights right in the foyer because they create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for guests. ?Suspension lights in the foyer create an awesome look. There is nothing like that,? she said. Timmy Baker, a hardware employee from Arizona, is pleased with the lamps and wants to order more for his projects. ?The lamps came in perfect condition and were shipped free to my residence. I recommend Modernluz to all my clients,? he said.

 

Modernluz lighting is a leading stockist of European light fixtures. Based out of Florida, the company has been providing excellent lighting pieces to the Spanish community in the US. They offer free worldwide shipping for orders above $ 500 through either direct destination shipping or a freight forwarding. Trained electricians and Spanish speaking staff help clients select, order, and install the lights in their homes.

The Taste Mobile Kitchen Manufactured By Containers First Wins 2013 Australian International Design Award


Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) June 14, 2013

Containers First, a leading Australian shipping container sales, hire and modification company manufactured the Taste Mobile Kitchen that recently won a prestigious 2013 Australian International Design Award for the Sydney-based Benevolent Society.

Designated ?Best in Category? by the award judges, the Taste Mobile Kitchen is a commercial-grade traveling kitchen complete with an intricate hydraulics system that Containers First designed and built from a standard 20-foot shipping container.

Award Judge Alex Cheek said the way the Taste Mobile Kitchen incorporates many different elements is what made it this year?s winner in the not for profit service category. “The Benevolent Society thought about all the aspects of how to make a great experience for the school students and the community, as well as building a [social enterprise] business model around it,” Mr. Cheek said.

?We?re honoured to share this award with the Benevolent Society,? said Rick Johnson, Containers First?s manager on the project. ?The judges recognised not only the innovative design and complex engineering that went into it, but also the positive impact the Taste Mobile Kitchen has had on the children and their families in the communities the Benevolent Society serves.?

The first portable kitchen of its kind operating as a social enterprise in Australia, the Taste Mobile Kitchen was created to strengthen community connections, bring diverse cultures together and foster community pride.

The colourful, 6.5-tonne Taste Mobile Kitchen travels via truck or rail to different communities throughout southwestern Sydney. It provides a fun and interactive environment for school children and their families to learn how to prepare simple, delicious and affordable meals using locally-grown produce and culturally-diverse ingredients.

The mobile kitchen project began with just an idea the Benevolent Society presented to Containers First in 2011. The Society envisioned a spacious, commercial-grade, demonstration kitchen that would be economical to transport, simple to operate, and could be ready to use within minutes of unloading.

Containers First took the Society?s initial concept and designed and built a full working kitchen that included Euromaid stainless steel appliances, electric and gas cooktops and ovens, a refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave oven, two taps, and many more kitchen essentials. The entire unit folds compactly into the dimensions of a standard shipping container for efficient transport.

?The Benevolent Society had no drawings or specs,? recalled Mr. Johnson of Containers First. ?Our challenge was to design and install everything they wanted on a tight budget and within the dimensions of a standard container. We also had to make sure the kitchen could withstand frequent travel and perform flawlessly upon arrival at each destination.?

To fulfill the client?s wish for the largest kitchen area possible, Containers First created what is believed to be a first in the modified shipping container industry: a hydraulic-powered sliding extension. With just a push of a button, the gallery depth can be expanded by nearly a half-metre. ?Credit goes to our exceptional engineers for pulling that unprecedented design feat off without a hitch,? Mr. Johnson added.

A second pushbutton activates hydraulics that lowers a platform stage and raises the top sign. The kitchen also includes a retractable awning for protection from the elements and an overhead mirror so audiences can get a bird?s-eye view of the cooking below.

When not in use by the Benevolent Society, the Taste Mobile Kitchen is available for hire which helps pay for its ongoing operations and maintenance.

About Containers First:

Containers First, a division of the Western Container Group, offers a large inventory of new and used ISO shipping containers in every available size and configuration for sale, hire or lease from its Sydney headquarters. Containers First is also a major supplier of portable buildings, dangerous goods storage, insulated containers, and refrigerated units. Containers First specialises in container modifications, backed by one of the best on-site design/engineer/build teams in the industry. For more information, please call 1300 558 327 or visit Containers First.







New Energy Efficient Wall System is a Game Changer – Cresco Concrete Products, LLC


Houston, Texas (PRWEB) June 14, 2013

Cresco Concrete Products, LLC announces the introduction of the new Liteblok? Jumbo. Liteblok? is a precision molded, interlocking, mortarless building block allowing for the rapid construction of inexpensive walls. Liteblok? is made from lightweight cellular concrete and is composed of sand, cement and a network of tiny, discrete air pockets. Liteblok? is a form; the holes within the blocks enclose a structure of steel reinforced concrete columns and beams.

The 5? thick, 10? tall by 20? wide (nominal dimensions) Jumbo joins three existing block sizes: Standard (5? thick by 5? tall by 10?wide), Tall (5? thick by 10? tall by 10? wide) and Grande (8? thick by 8? tall by 16? wide).

All blocks offer the following features: