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From Pollution to Paint
Talk about giving back. Art professor John Sabraw from Ohio University set out to repurpose parts of poisonous water into paint. Wait, it’s not what you think. The water is treated and the remaining iron is used as paint pigment. The proceeds from this paint actually...
read moreReduce cooling costs? Paint it white!
There are many ways to make a company and its operations sustainable and environmentally conscious. One way to save money and protect the planet is the practice of painting rooftops white. Making a rooftop “cool” minimizing air conditioning work and cost and reducing...
read moreCheck it out! PPG announces the 2020 Color of the Year
Drumroll please… Chinese Porcelain is PPG’s Color of the Year! While it sounds similar to white, it is actually very close to a blue-tinted teal. To read the full article, click here:...
read moreRescheduled IFMA meeting for July 17: Pest Services and How Canines Can Help
Mark your calendar for Wednesday July 17, 2019. This meeting has been rescheduled from February. Program Summary: Western Pest Services’ canine program follows a highly regimented system to ensure that their canine teams are effective. The training program is...
read moreIn development: Fire-retardant coating
Finnish researchers at VTT Technical Researcher Center announced their new fire-retardant coating for wood-based materials. VTT claims “Combining HefCel nanocellulose with organic pigments forms a spray- or brush-applied, airtight film that prevents the access of...
read moreNew reflective coating developed: “The Coolest White”
A highly reflective white paint was developed by UNStudio and Monopol Colors studios. This coating reduces the amount of heat absorbed on buildings and helps reduce the overall impact of heat on cities. To read more about “The Coolest White”, check out the full...
read more“Painting a Better Community” – Our Mission Statement
Ralph E. Jones, Inc. maintains an active role in our community. We dedicate some of our resources to helping others. Being socially conscious is not only our responsibility, it also helps to build lasting relationships within our community. Research confirms that...
read moreHarrisburg ranked one of the best places to live in PA
Harrisburg has been ranked #44 for “Best Place to Live in Pennsylvania” according to US News & World Report. We are so proud to live, work, and volunteer in this great community. It’s not surprising to us that Harrisburg is ranked so highly. Learn more about who we...
read moreIFMA Annual Event–Networking and Wine-tasting
Join IFMA Central PA Chapter on June 19, 2019 for their annual meeting. It will be held at The Vinyard at Hershey in Middletown and there will be a networking/wine tasting time after the program. Witness the swearing in of new chapter board members as well as...
read moreRalph E. Jones, Inc Releases 2019 Environmental Stewardship Policy
Ralph E. Jones, Inc. (REJ) affirms our company’s commitment to responsible environmental stewardship. Ralph E. Jones, Inc. (REJ) recognizes its responsibility to the environment beyond legal and regulatory requirements. We are committed to reducing our environmental...
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