Nanolane of France, a specialist in the development and commercialisation of optical solutions for characterising nanomaterial systems, has launched Sarfus Mapping Lite — an innovative measurement solution that fits with any optical microscope set-up functioning with reflected light.   French-based Nanolane has recently created easy-to-use Sarfus Mapping Lite , a plug-in piece of apparatus, the main components of which are a set of Surf microscope slides, step-height standards and a powerful piece of software. Sarfus Mapping Lite fits with all optical microscopes that use reflected light. Thanks to the technology developed by Nanolane, what has remained invisible to an optical microscope for so long is now revealed clearly.   Surf slides replace ordinary microscope glass slides and are where users deposit samples. The users then handle the optical microscope as usual, apart from the fact that the contrast enhancement brought about by Surf is such that they can see nano-objects in the shape of films, tubes or particles directly through eyepieces, i.e. with the naked eye.   The data conversion software included in the Sarfus Mapping Lite package takes a Charged Coupled Device (CCD) camera-obtained 2D colour image and provides a 3D thickness map of a nanometric sample. To do so, the optical instrument, i.e. the combination of the optical microscope and colour camera, is calibrated. This calibration occurs thanks to a series of nanometric step-height standards that are traceable to the ISO 17025 standard. These standards mean that a detection limit, which can be as high as 0.1nm (instrument dependent), is guaranteed.   Up until now, Surf-slide users were able to sense and image nanometric objects, such as nanotubes, nanowires, DNA strands, and nanoparticles. With Sarfus Mapping Lite , they will also be able to measure thin films and surface treatment of items with nanometric thickness.   The benefits one gains from adding Sarfus Mapping Lite to a microscope, as compared to the current nanocharacterisation or imaging tools, are, above all, related to its excellent accessibility and user friendliness.   Real-time image acquisition makes it possible to record fast dynamic phenomena, depending on the camera’s capacities. A selectable field of view, ranging from a few µm² to several mm², depending on magnification, gives users the flexibility to study their samples globally. This global studying is useful for locating regions of interest (ROIs). The selectable field of view also allows samples to be studied locally, so as to investigate micro- to sub-micro-details. Additionally, the viewing technique is non-contact in nature and, therefore, truly non-destructive.   Applications of Sarfus Mapping Lite are many, from thin-film characterisation (for organics, inorganics, liquid crystals and lithography) to biological systems (such as biochips and biofilms), among many others. More fundamental research-related applications include nanopatterns, Langmuir-Blodgett films, and self-assembled monolayers(SAMs), for example.   About Nanolane   Nanolane, the nanotechnologies department of Eolane of France, develops and sells scientific instruments and scientific-related consumables in the field of nanotechnology.   Eolane is an electronic manufacturing services (EMS) business whose 2,400 members of staff, working for its many subsidiaries, generate an annual turnover of about €300 million. Eolane operates in a range of complementary fields encompassing technology and industry.   Nanolane’s Sarfus Mapping Lite is a package that includes a number of items, with, in particular, a set of Surf slides, some step-height standards, and a powerful piece of software. It fits with all optical microscopes that use reflected light, allowing what has remained invisible to an optical microscope for so long to be clearly revealed.   For further information about Eolane, please go to: www.eolane.com     For further information about Surfs, please go to: www.nano-microscopy.com     For further information about Nanolane, please go to: www.nano-lane.com

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The French Trade Commission UBIFRANCE in London will accompany seven French companies at Hotelympia 2012 in the Interiors and Technology, Table Top, and Catering Equipment halls. The trade show will take place at the ExCeL exhibition centre in London (UK) from 26 February to 1 March 2012.   The companies exhibiting are listed below. A catalogue with further details is available on reques t.   ARTIGA (Table Top Hall, Stand N2220)   ARTIGA, producers of Basque canvas, was founded in 2000 in the Landes (a region of south-western France). Basque canvas is a product of entirely natural origin. It is made of pure cotton, or a linen-cotton blend, and is well known for its sturdiness, its weave, and for its inimitable texture.   www.maisonartiga.com/en/     FRANCE INOX (Catering Equipment Hall, Stand S1035)   FRANCE INOX has more than 20 years’ experience in the design and manufacturing of stainless-steel kitchens. It has a reputation for creating high-quality, bespoke and standard kitchens, and a range of stainless-steel equipment for professional and residential use. The company has worked with renowned chefs, including Robuchon and Ducasse.   http://www.francinox.com/en/       FIRPLAST (Table Top Hall, Stand N2220)   FIRPLAST specialises in disposable and biodegradable packaging for restaurants and take-away outlets. ItsVision Verte brand offers an extensive range of wooden, Polylactic acid (PLA) and pulp items, including mini dishes, boats, cutlery and plates.   www.firplast.com     HOME SPIRIT (Interiors and Technology Hall, Stand S2120)   HOME SPIRIT is a family-run sofa manufacturer. Every day, 400 sofas are made in its factories, which are located in northern France. The sites are located at the heart of the logistics hub of north-western Europe, which is ideal for maintaining the high quality of production and a prompt delivery time. From the woodwork to the final fabrication, high standards are core to the company’s products.   www.homespirit.fr     IGNISIAL (Interiors and Technology Hall, Stand S2120)   IGNISIAL is a company that produces bio-ethanol fireplaces, including a range especially designed and developed for hotels. Its products comply with high safety standards, and are popular on both a practical and an aesthetic level.   www.cheminee-ethanol-ignisial.com     JURINE (Table Top Hall, Stand N2220)   A family-run manufacturer of products for the hospitality trade, JURINE has developed three quality ranges. The first is the Metafich range of menu displays, which includes blackboards, menu holders, menu covers and table displays. JURINE also produces stainless-steel items for the kitchen, the bar and the table, as well as a series of disposable-item dispensers.   www.jurine.com     Manusec (Interiors and Technology Hall, Stand S2120)   Founded in 1978, Manusec is a supplier of choice to the hotel industry. The company offers top-quality equipment, for everything from bedrooms to outdoor areas, with over 2,000 references. Manusec is present in more than 40 countries.   www.manusec.com     About The French Trade Commission UBIFRANCE   The French Trade Commission UBIFRANCE in London facilitates trade development between France and the UK. UBIFRANCE offers a wide range of services to French-based companies, so as to assist them in their business activities within the UK. As such, it organises B2B events in the form of conferences and networking opportunities, mainly in London.   The French Trade Commission UBIFRANCE in London will present seven French companies in the Interiors and Technology, Table Top, and Catering Equipment halls at the Hotelympia trade show. The trade fair is taking place at ExCeL, in the Docklands district of London (England), from 26 February to 1 March 2012.   Journalists wishing to attend should contact Ms Katherine Woods, Press Officer of the French Trade Commission UBIFRANCE in London.   For further information about Hotelympia, please go to: www.hotelympia.com  

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The Ports of Normandy Authority (PNA), which owns and manages the ports of Caen-Ouistreham and Cherbourg in Normandy (North-Western France), has released encouraging 2011 results, despite the challenging economic context and a deteriorated British market. Execution of a number of projects in 2012 — including Alstom and EDF’s use of PNA facilities as a construction site and hub for assembling wind turbines — is set to strengthen PNA’s place in cross-Channel trade.     Jean-Michel SÉVIN, CEO of PNA, states, “2012 looks very promising. The revitalisation of the two port locations [Caen-Ouistreham and Cherbourg] is taking shape. Their development outlook appears encouraging, and the ports should be able to consolidate, or even increase their economic impact.”   PNA has published its full results for the year 2011 and its forecast for the year 2012.     Passenger-traffic numbers are encouraging   PNA ports experienced a slight increase in passenger traffic in 2011 as a result of sustained traffic flow between France and Ireland; a significant recovery in traffic between Cherbourg and England, especially during the summer season; and, finally, a very good year for cruise activity.   Cruise activity was particularly high in 2011. This was true, specifically, of Cherbourg, which recorded 40 calls by cruise liners and a 50.85% increase in the number of passengers. At close to 100,000, a record-high number of cruise passengers (95,840) passed through the port of Cherbourg.   Moreover, cross-Channel activity between Ireland as well as England and the port of Che rbourg was up by 7.60%. This compensated for the drop in traffic between Caen and the South of England, with a decrease in the use of the Caen-Ouistreham-to-Portsmouth line, which stemmed from a combination of stagnant demand and high-capacity supply in the English Channel and in the North Sea.   After the Dover Strait, however, Caen-Ouistreham remains by far the most important cross-Channel line, with nearly one million passengers passing through the ferry port annually.     Goods traffic shows resilience against a difficult background   Goods traffic, for its part, decreased by 4.80% in 2011 (year on year), which was mainly due to a difficult business environment in terms of cross-Channel relations with the UK.   In 2011, PNA experienced a drop of close to 6.15% in cross-Channel trade volumes: undoubtedly, it has been a difficult period for cross-Channel activity due to the continued weakness of the pound sterling against the euro, made worse by vigorous competition among operators. This fierce competition is reflected in over-supply and particularly low prices, while the recession continues to affect much of Europe.   Within this difficult context, PNA ports — and, in particular, Caen-Ouistreham — have successfully maintained their overall position, with changes in activity closely mirroring those of the entire cross-Channel region.   In 2012, an extension of the cross-Channel terminal at Ouistreham will be completed: this will optimise the port’s logistical organisation and, as a result, make it more attractive to operators.   Regarding conventional goods, traffic at PNA ports actually rose by 2.35% in 2011, with variations between individual ports and the types of traffic flows.   In Caen, an overall decrease in volume of 11.50% can be traced to lower cereals exports, down by approximately 150,000 tonnes (as compared to 2010, which had been an exceptional year). Some types of ‘miscellaneous’ traffic, such as molasses (47,560 tonnes of which were trans-shipped via PNA ports in 2011), have become sustainable and can be considered mainstays of the port’s activity.   In Cherbourg, traffic has more than doubled thanks to the bulk terminal, where over 140,000 tonnes of salt and coal transited in 2011, in total.       Looking forward to 2012   A range of factors point towards a positive trend characterizing levels of activity at PNA ports in the year 2012.   Firstly, the all-time records achieved in 2011 by Cherbourg for bulk-, cruise- and Ireland-related activities and traffic highlight the relevance of Cherbourg’s position within these niches.   Second, the stabilised cross-Channel market should also enable all the operators, and the cross-Channel lines that are in place, to regain healthier operating conditions.   Third, PNA, together with its six partners, is opening up new capacity that should benefit the port of Caen, thanks to the Caen-to-Le Havre inter-port container shuttle project.   Finally, the result of the call to tender for the offshore-energy project expected for the spring of 2012 will be a decisive factor for PNA ports. International engineering group Alstom has chosen Cherbourg as its key site for implementing its industrial development programme for offshore wind power, provided that the consortium wins 50% of the call to tender. In all, 500 jobs are at stake, as far as the port is concerned.   Confirming further the potential of the port in the field of renewable marine-based energy, energy group EDF has also chosen Cherbourg as its construction hub for assembling wind turbines ahead of their offshore installation. Additionally, Caen-Ouistreham will provide residential and maintenance facilities for the Courseulles-sur-Mer site.   PNA is set to pursue its development policy by furthering co-operation opportunities with the ports in the river Seine area and with those located in the South of both Ireland and England.   PNA also intends to continue with its ambitious investment programme, which includes a €40m investment in the launch of works for the extension and development of Cherbourg’s 380-metre-long Quai des Flamands. The completion of the modernisation of PNA’s port works will cost €1.7m. PNA will also invest €500,000 in the opening of new access points to the Mielles platform at Cherbourg.   PNA ports represent about 4,000 jobs — of which about 2,000 are direct jobs, 1,800 are indirect jobs, and 200 are jobs that will be generated — and about €180m of added value across the region of Basse-Normandie.     About PNA   The ports of Caen-Ouistreham and Cherbourg are owned and run by Ports Normands Associés, known in English as the Ports of Normandy Authority (PNA). PNA’s head office is in Caen.   The historic region of Normandy is currently made up of two separate regions: Lower Normandy (Basse-Normandie, in French) and Upper Normandy (Haute-Normandie). The ports of Caen-Ouistreham and Cherbourg are located on the north-west coast of France and face southern England, on the other side of the English Channel. They belong to the western, maritime part of Basse-Normandie.   For further information, please go to: www.pna-ports.fr  

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The first CARTES in North America trade show and conference will bring companies specialising in smart technologies and m-commerce, digital-security authorities, as well as leading technology providers to Las Vegas, in Nevada (US), from 5 to 7 March 2012. There will be 70 conference sessions, over 80 speakers, and technology and application demonstrations by a sold-out roster of 100 exhibitors.   The CARTES in North America trade show and conference will focus on the widespread adoption of global mobile payments that is driven by the combination of technology convergence, business partnerships and consumer acceptance. The trade fair will take place in Las Vegas, in the USA, from 5 to 7 March of this year, and will welcome 100 exhibitors.   CARTES in North America will also host 70 conference sessions with more than 80 speakers on topics inclu ding Near Field Communications (NFC); mobile payment; Europay, MasterCard and VISA (EMV) deployments; trust and privacy; and, finally, IT security.   James Anderson, Senior Vice President of Mobile and Emerging Payments at Mastercard, states, “Today, people want the freedom to pay in a way that best fits their needs and lifestyles with a simple tap, click or touch.”   “As we continue to focus on innovation and developing technologies like NFC, we’ll be able to further enhance the consumer experience from search to purchase opportunities, to instant rebates and e-commerce,” continues James Anderson.   In 2012, new mobile-payment technology is expected to move into the consumer mainstream. This can be demonstrated by, for example, the advent of Google Wallet and a new mobile-phone-payment system from ISIS (the mobile-payment network joint venture formed by AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon), as well as global wireless carriers supporting standards for NFC-based payments.   CARTES in North America will host two day-long discussions on 5 and 6 March on the theme of Global Mobile Payment and Services Initiatives. The discussions will feature speakers from Canada, Europe and the United States, who will address topics ranging from deploying NFC payments and the evolution of the business environment for banks, to retailers’ technology adoption, consumer acceptance and security.     Tim Jefferson, managing director of The Human Chain – a UK-based practice specialising in management consultancy, thought leadership, and technical consultancy for mobile and wireless technology – will present a keynote address on mobile payments and NFC on 5 March. He will also chair the discussion entitled Global Mobile Payment on the same day.   “Making payments via a smartphone really represents a threshold for wider adoption of a whole host of new NFC-driven mobile smart technologies connecting companies with their customers,” states Tim Jefferson.   Other mobile payments highlights on 5 March include platinum sponsor ABnote, a global supplier of secure documents, services and systems, presenting a session devoted to A Pathway Approach to Deploying NFC Payment. A representative of gold sponsor MasterCard Worldwide will also speak on The Commercial Launch of Mobile Payments Using NFC-Enabled Phones.   In addition, Canadian-based market-research company Ipsos will present the results of a consumer survey on mobile payments during the session named Are Consumers Ready for Mobile Payments?   Security will be the focus of the CARTES in North America Global Mobile Payment and Services discussion on 6 March.   Dawood Khan, a partner at Canadian management consultancy Red Mobile, will chair this track, which will feature nine sessions on subjects ranging from The Mobile: A Trusted Environment? to Certificates and Standardisation and Secure Identity on the Mobile Device.   About CARTES   The CARTES netwo rk is made up of the leading international and regional exhibitions and conferences devoted to smart technologies. It was founded in Paris (France) in 1985 and has grown to become one of the world’s leading events on security and payments.   Since 2010, CARTES exhibitions and conferences have taken place in Asia and are now being introduced in North America. CARTES events are organised by COMEXPOSIUM, the leading French-based professional trade show organiser that offers a high level of service and premium quality standards for both exhibitors and visitors.   Sponsors and exhibitors of CARTES in North America include 3M, ABnote, American Express, CPI Card Group, HID, MasterCard Worldwide, Oberthur, Renesas, Thales and Verifone.   Event partners include the BayPay Forum, Eurosmart, GlobalPlatform, Global Prepaid Exchange, the Human Chain, the MULTOS Consortium, NFC Forum, OATH, SIMalliance, the Smart Payment Association, and WIMA NFC USA.   The CARTES in North America trade show will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada (USA), at the Mirage Hotel, from 5 to 7 March 2012.   Accredited members of the media are invited to register for CARTES in North America for free at: http://www.cartes-northamerica.com/Forms/Press-Accreditation     For further information about COMEXPOSIUM, please go to: http://en.comexposium.com     For further information on CARTES in North America , please go to: www.cartes-northamerica.com

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UBIFRANCE, the French export-support agency, will present 24 marine-technology companies on the French Pavilion ( stands A300, B300, C300 ) at OCEANOLOGY INTERNATIONAL 2012, which will be held at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre (in London) from 13 to 15 March 2012 .     The companies on the UBIFRANCE Pavilion will showcase t heir innovative products and advanced technological solutions in order to reinforce their professional contacts with British partners, and to provide new business and partnerships opportunities for trade and research between France and the UK.   OCEANOLOGY INTERNATIONAL is the world’s premier forum for marine science and ocean technology, where representatives from industry, academia and government share knowledge and expertise, thus improving their strategies for measuring, exploiting, protecting and operating in the world’s oceans.   The trade show will take place at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre in the Docklands district of London (UK) between 13 and 15 March 2012. UBIFRANCE will be delighted to welcome all interested parties on the French Pavilion ( stands A300, B300, C300 ).   Website : http://www.oceanologyinternational.com/   A catalogue with full details concerning the companies on the French Pavilion is available on request. The companies exhibiting are ACSA, BMTI, Brest Metropole Oceane, Cadden, CCIV-Var Accueil Investisseurs (VAI), Cesigma Signals & Systems, Ciscrea, Comex, Kley France, Ifremer, In Vivo, Lapp Muller, Mobilis, NKE, Osean SAS, Pôle Mer Bretagne, Pôle Mer PACA, Provence Promotion, Quiet-Oceans, RTSYS, SBG Systems SAS, SIG, Soacsy, and Technicap.   ·          ACSA: http://www.underwater-gps.com/ — Stand B300   ·          BMTI : http://www.bmti-alcen.com/ — Stand B300   ·          Brest Metropole Oceane : www.brest.fr/territoire-competences/brest-metropole-oceane.html En cache  -  Pages similaires — Stand A300   ·          Cadden : http://www.cadden.fr/en-index.html — Stand A300   ·          CCIV- Var accueil investisseurs : http://www.var-invest.com/ — Stand B300   ·          Cesigma Signals & Systems: http://www.cesigma.com/ — Stand B300   ·          Ciscrea: http://www.ciscrea.net/ — Stand B300   ·           Comex : http://www.comex.fr — Stand B300 ·          Kley France : http://www.kleyfrance.fr/ — Stand A300   ·          Ifremer: http://www.ifremer.fr/institut_eng — Stand C300   ·          In Vivo : http://www.invivo-environnement.com/ — Stand A300   ·          Lapp Muller: http://www.lappmuller.fr/en/ — Stand B300   ·          Mobilis: www.mobilis-sa.com — Stand A300   ·          NKE: www.nke-instrumentation.com — Stand A300   ·          Osean SAS: http://www.osean.fr/ — Stand B300   ·          Pôle Mer Bretagne : http://www.pole-mer-bretagne.com/ — Stand A300   ·          Pôle Mer PACA : www.polemerpaca.com — Stand B300   ·          Provence Promotion : http://www.investinprovence.com/ — Stand B300   ·          Quiet-Oceans: http://www.quiet-oceans.com/ — Stand A300   ·          RTSYS: http://www.rtsys.fr/site/index.php — Stand A300   ·          SBG Systems SAS : http://www.sbg-systems.com/ — Stand C300   ·          SIG : http://www.sigfrance.com/ — Stand C300   ·          Soacs y : http://www.soacsy.com/ — Stand B300   ·          Technicap : http://www.technicap.com/ — Stand C300   About UBIFRANCE UBIFRANCE is the French export-support agency. As the partner of reference for French companies wishing to export, UBIFRANCE offers a complete range of services based on the provision of information on export markets, legal issues and regulations, as well as international finance and tenders, while also supplying sectorial data.   In addition, UBIFRANCE offers export advice and targeted support to companies’ commercial activities, such as exploratory visits, partnership meetings, foreign exhibitions and international press communication. Finally, UBIFRANCE runs the International Postgraduate Programme (VIE) for employing qualified personnel and young graduates outside France.

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The French Trade Commission UBIFRANCE in London will accompany six French companies in the Food & Drink Zone at Hotelympia, the trade show devoted to foodservice and hospitality. The event will take place from 26 February to 1 March 2012 at the ExCeL exhibition centre in London (UK).   The French Trade Commission UBIFRANCE in the UK will showcase six French-based players specialising in a range of food products for caterers and chefs. The companies will be on stands S2929 and S2933 in the Food & Drink Zone at Hotelympia, which is taking place between 26 February and 1 March of this year in Docklands, in London.   The companies exhibiting are listed below; a catalogue with further details is available on request.   C. MARION   C. MARION is a family-run company that was founded in 1951. It specialises in top-quality diced pancetta, which is available in a variety of packaging sizes. The company’s easy-to-use products are suitable for all types of cuisines, and 40 % of its turnover comes from its export business.   La Fruitère du Val Evel   La Fruitière du Val Evel is a 50-year-old company, located in Brittany (western France), which is run by Mr Georges Guillemin. It sources high-quality fruit from all over the globe and transforms it into products such as mousses, sorbets and cocktails.   www.lafruitiere.com     RUNGIS QUALITY FOODS   Recently created, RUNGIS QUALITY FOODS supplies a multitude of products for those involved in the food trade, from bakers to Michelin-starred chefs. Its goal is not only to introduce suppliers to customers, but to establish a long-term partnership with both. The company has an office within the market at Rungis – the biggest fresh-food market in the world, which is located near Paris.   http://rungisqualityfoods.typepad.com/     SAVEURS & CREATIONS   SAVEURS & CREATIONS is dedicated to the production of hand-prepared vegetables for restaurants, caterers and wholesale outlets. Its individual portions are made from quality ingredients, and are prepared and cooked before being frozen. The products are designed to be served hot (as starters or side dishes) and are innovative in terms of both their aesthetics and taste.   www.saveurscreations.com     Terre des Lys   Terre des Lys specialises in high-quality frozen delicatessen products such as canapés, appetizers and pre-prepared meals, which are ideal for caterers. It is a small company that employs qualified chefs to create its range of food products, using both traditional and modern methods. Thanks to the creativity of its R&D department and the quality production line it operates, Terre des Lys offers unique products with an original flavour.   www.terredeslys.com     Vilux   Vilux was created in 1925. The company manufactures and distributes a large range of French condiments such as flavoured vinegars, mustards, oils and pickles. The Vilux range, which is exported globally, is available in a variety of packaging options, as per the specific needs of the company’s clients.   www.vilux.com     About The French Trade Commission UBIFRANCE   The French Trade Commission UBIFRANCE in London facilitates trade development between France and the UK. UBIFRANCE offers a wide range of services to French-based companies, so as to assist them in their business activities within the UK. As such, it organises B2B events in the form of conferences and networking opportunities, mainly in London.   The French Trade Commission UBIFRANCE in London will present six French companies in the Food & Drink Zone (stand S2929 and stand S2933) at the Hotelympia trade show. The trade fair takes place at ExCeL, in the Docklands district of London (England), from 26 February to 1 March 2012.     For further information about Hotelympia, please go to: www.hotelympia.com  

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The French Trade Commission UBIFRANCE in London will present 18 companies on the French Pavilion at Ecobuild — the world’s leading event for construction, sustainable design and the built-environment sector. The trade show takes place at ExCeL, in London, from 20 to 22 March 2012. The Pavilion will showcase innovative companies in the field of environmentally friendly construction.   France’s government has set similar low-carbon objectives to the UK’s, but with the added challenge of meeting the requirements of the country’s eight different temperature zones. The size and climatic diversity of France have ensured that French-based companies offer a range of flexible products and services with a global reputation for quality and adaptability in the field of eco-construction.   The French Trade Commission UBIFRANCE in the UK is organising the French pavilion at Ecobuild, in London, from 20 to 22 March of this year; the pavilion will occupy stands N1220, N1230 and N1320.   The companies on the French Pavilion at Ecobuild are listed below. Further information on each of the exhibitors is available upon request.   Airwell   Airwell designs and produces every type of air-conditioning equipment in Europe. It covers the residential, commercial and industrial markets.   www.airwell.com     Amytis   Amytis specialises in sustainable living walls, which are covered in plants — a concept applicable to both interior and exterior walls.   http://amytis2.fr      Atacama   Atacama engineers and distributes products dedicated to generating photovoltaic energy.   www.atacama-solar.com     AXUN   AXUN is a manufacturer of solar-electric materials, and distributes both photovoltaic inverters and kits.   www.axun-solar.com     BALSAN   A producer of textile broadloom carpets and carpet tiles, BALSAN provides personalised, aesthetic and functional answers to all carpet requirements.   www.balsan.com     Dimos Dimos specialises in roofing equipment and accessories. www.dimos.fr   Développement Chanvre   Développement Chanvre is a manufacturer of hemp blocks that are used for home insulation, hemp being a natural product that is ideally suited to this purpose.   www.developpement-chanvre-gunit-g.com     Faseo   Faseo designs offices for construction sites, providing support from the analysis of project feasibility through to the design-and-specification stage.   www.faseo.fr     KdB Isolation   KdB Isolation produces ultra-thin reflective, yet sustainable, insulation products. The specialist company has created a new way of looking at home insulation.   www.kdb-isolation.com     Mathis   Mathis is a European leader in wood construction and glued laminated timber. It manufactures innovative, yet economical, wood-based systems for the construction industry, which are of a high environmental quality.   www.mathis.eu     Putzmeister   Putzmeister develops, produces and distributes technically advanced, high-quality service-orientated machines, including truck-mounted and stationary concrete pumps, stationary placing booms, and related accessories.   www.putzmeister.fr     RayCREATIS   RayCREATIS has developed ArchiWIZARD, a software solution for energy-efficiency simulation.   www.raycreatis.com     Rtone®   A specialist in energy monitoring, Rtone® develops software solutions to remotely monitor energy consumption and to detect anomalies. Applications exist for individual, group-housing, and industrial-level projects.   http://rtone.fr/french/index.php   Seguin   Seguin manufactures stone fireplaces, cast-iron inserted fireplaces, and wood stoves.   www.cheminees-seguin.com     Strawtech SAS   Strawtech SAS produces compressed straw panels that are used for the construction of walls, floors and ceilings in housing.   http://www.panneaudepaille.com     TBPL   TBPL manufactures woodturning products for the home, including for the stairs, furniture, and kitchen accessories.   www.tbpl.fr     Tramico   With eight manufacturing sites in France, Tramico has been a major supplier of polyurethane foam for almost 50 years. The company manufactures and converts cellular materials for various industries, including the construction sector.   www.tramico.fr     Vesta-System   Vesta-System develops energy-efficiency software solutions to ensure users have an optimal comfort-to-cost ratio.   www.vesta-system.com     Vivréco   Vivréco designs, manufactures and installs renewable-energy heating systems, including geothermal, solar and wood-based solutions.   http://vivreco.fr/       For further information about Ecobuild, please go to: http://www.ecobuild.co.uk/  

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