Under Section 5 of the FTC Act, the FTC can take action against deceptive claims, which then can lead to FTC orders which prohibit deceptive marketing. Fines can be issued if these orders are later violated.

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Linetec was one of only five in the state to win in a Corporate Citizenship Award and the only company honored in this category for “positive programs in place such as pollution reduction, recycling, and energy-saving measures.”

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Sustainability, functionality and enduring architectural presence interweave to define three new University of Delaware (UD) projects. Wausau Window and Wall Systems manufactured a variety of high-performance curtainwall, windows and sun shades to meet the performance requirements and aesthetic vision for each project.

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Entering its third century in 2020, University of Virginia (UVA) positions its campus for continued growth and success as it continues the vision of its founder, Thomas Jefferson, for an “academical village” in which learning would be an integral part of daily life. Contributing to UVA’s enduring vision and the architectural tradition established by Jefferson, Kolbe’s windows and doors are featured on several campus buildings.

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As members of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Tubelite Inc. supports building projects that are designed and constructed to meet LEED® Rating Systems’ criteria.

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In support of indoor environmental quality, EuroStone panels are made from an inorganic blend of volcanic stone, and inorganic binders. They contain no volatile organic compounds (no VOCs), surface coatings or biocides. EuroStone panels are composed of non-hazardous and non-fibrous materials.

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Building on a successful 2010 effort to help the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) create the “greenest office building” in the nation, Wausau Window and Wall Systems returned to contribute to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL’s) Research Support Facility (RSF) planned expansion.

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“We cannot control the economic recovery, but we can continue to improve the sustainability of Appleton Coated – environment, economy and community,” says Appleton Coated Chief Executive Officer Sandra Van Ert.

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For the fourth consecutive year, the Wisconsin Corporate Safety Awards honored Wausau Window and Wall Systems with an “Outstanding Achievement Award for Excellence in Safety.” In April, the company also celebrated another significant safety milestone: surpassing 1 million hours without a recordable injury incident.

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It is one of three companies in the state to win in the “Environmental Innovation” category.

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