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In the News (Wed 23 Dec 09)

  
  swissinfo - Fund for Eternit asbestos victims set up in Switzerland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Eternit, based in Niederurnen, canton Glarus, announced on Tuesday that it had set up a foundation in aid of asbestos victims.
Eternit recently paid SFr40,000 in compensation to Marcel Jann, a 53-year-old primary school teacher with a terminal illness.
Eternit is alleged to have done little or nothing to protect its employees and the population from the dangers of asbestos, and of having failed to inform its workers of the risks.
www.swissinfo.org /eng/social_affairs/detail/Fund_for_Eternit_asbestos_victims_set_up.html?siteSect=201&sid=7135849   (852 words)

  
 www.specifinder.com - The Online Product Directory from The Building Centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Eternit’s Blue/Black Rivendale fibre cement slates and fibre cement Weatherboard cladding in the pre-painted colours brown, blue and green were specified by Osel Architecture and Development Consultants to rejuvenate the derelict dockland and were installed by Alincourt Roofing and Beacon Roofing.
Eternit’s fibre cement profiled sheeting has been used to roof and clad the four-bay fire station at Kirkwall airport on the Orkney islands that is operated by Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd that does just what it says on the letterhead — operate airports through the Scottish highlands and islands.
The building also had to be maintenance free and MT Austin specified Eternit’s Profile 6R fibre cement sheeting because it is just that as well as resistant to the corrosive atmosphere and salt spray of the exposed coastal location.
www.buildingcentre.co.uk /specifinder/company_news.asp?mfrID=2198   (639 words)

  
 Eternit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Now, after the discovery of asbestos extremely high carcinogenic toxicity, its use is forbidden in many countries although it is still sold "under the counter" in some places, especially in coastal areas where Eternit stands the climate much better than other materials.
How the Eternit in use should be handled differs from country to country.
In the USA most scientists advise removing it from houses and removal has to be done by specialized technicians.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Eternit   (292 words)

  
 Judge Rejects Criminal Complaint by Eternit Against Inspector
The inspector asserted that ex-employees were being pressured to sign agreeements with Eternit which obliged them to give up the right to sue the company for liability in the future for health damages.
Eternit has already had more than 300 agreements approved by the courts which stipulate that former employees will receive between US$5,000 to US$15,000 for having been exposed to asbestos, and will be guaranteed medical treatment for the rest of their lives.
Fernando Castelo Branco, the attorney for Eternit, said that he is waiting to see the publication of the full text of the decision in the Official Diary of the State [of Sao Paulo] in order to decide, together with management, the company's next judicial initiative.
www.whitelung.org /legal/giannasi.html   (542 words)

  
 campuslife:ETH Life - ETH Zurich's weekly web journal
Anders Holte and Fredi Wittenwiler from the Direction of Eternit Switzerland AG assess the situation as follows: "We live with the awareness that to date around 50 of our employees have died of a Mesotheliom, a malign tumour which is often caused by asbestos dust.
With regard to tumour related illness of Italian citizens who formerly worked for Eternit, the Public Prosecutor of Turin opened criminal procedures, which, in the course of the investigation, led to an appeal to the Swiss Federal Department of Justice and Police to initiate legal aid procedure in 2001.
Eternit AG appealed to Switzerland's highest court, the Federal Supreme Court in Lausanne.
www.ethlife.ethz.ch /e/articles/campuslife/eternitaus.html   (853 words)

  
 FA Mitchell - Eternit Slate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Eternit slates are manufactured from fibre cement materials and are primarily based on three following components:
Eternit manufactures Alterna slate as a flat rectangular or diamond shaped slate featuring straight edges which are ideally suite for high quality architectural roofing, facades, bay windows as well as vertical cladding.
Eternit manufactures New Stonit slate with a unique 'inclined saw' cutting process which replicates the authentic riven effect of a dressed or chipped edge natural slate.
www.famitchell.com.au /products/eternit-slate.html   (369 words)

  
 General sales conditions
ETERNIT reserves the right to require the User to delete, destroy or otherwise remove any content that is used in a manner that in ETERNIT's opinion is contrary or otherwise inappropriate, derogatory or offensive.
ETERNIT, its subsidiaries, affiliates, contractors, agents and/or employees do not warrant that the use of this Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, stable or suitable for all Users.
ETERNIT its subsidiaries, affiliates, contractors, agents and/or employees make no warranties, either express or implied, about the Website, its availability, or its operation Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this includes implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, expectation of privacy, or non-infringement.
www.eternit.ch /index.php?id=339&L=2   (1554 words)

  
 Eternit - Eternit AG Niederurnen (GL) Herstellung von asbestfreien Faserzementprodukten wie Dach- und Fassadenschiefer, ...
Dzieje się tak na przykład gdy eternit zaczyna kruszyć się i pękać pod wpływem wiatru i.
Produktion og salg af eternit bølgeplader, skifre, plader og brædder.
Eternit - Fabricant de produits en fibres-ciment pour façade et toiture, tous ses produits référencés sur Batiproduits, annuaire des produits de la. to branżowy serwis prezentujący firmy związane z branżą Inżynierii Środowiska oraz zagadnienia takie jak: gospodarka odpadami, recykling,.
orangw.pl /eternit-9671.html   (2066 words)

  
 WIPO Domain Name Decision: D2002-0090
Eternit is our client’s trade mark having lawful protection in Russian Federation since November 20, 2001, covering international classes 9, 35, 38, 41 and 42.
Eternit is also a trade name and a company name which is being formed since November 2001.
They selected the name ETERNIT because it was close to the word meaning "Eternity", it was close to "Ethernet" and they also wanted the name to go beyond their professional sphere and in particular they wanted it "to be attune with contemporary French music they love much".
www.wipo.int /amc/en/domains/decisions/html/2002/d2002-0090.html   (2379 words)

  
 SLE Cladding - Cladding (Eternit Fibre-Cement Sheets)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Eternit profiled Sheeting is manufactured in Great Britain to a quality system, registered under BS EN ISO 9002 Certificate Number.
Eternit Profile 3 and Profile 6R sheets are manufactured to BS 494 Class 1X and hold a British Board of Agrement Certificate number 00/3700.
This barn, in Shawbury, Shropshire is constructed using a mixture of Profile 3 and Profile 6 Eternit sheets.
home.btconnect.com /slecladding/eternit.htm   (492 words)

  
 Proos Roofing Supplies, roofing merchant, roofing products
Eternit is the UK's leading manufacturer of clay plain tiles and fittings.
The Eternit rang of tiles can be used for roofing and vertical hanging in both new and refurbishment work.
Acme double camber tiles conform to BS EN 1304: 1988 and are manufactured in a kitemarked factory.
www.proos.co.uk /eternit-clay.html   (840 words)

  
 Jail Time for Eternit Executives   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Eight former Eternit executives were found guilty of “intentional homicide” by an Italian tribunal on May 27, 2005.
The lives of up to 730 former Eternit employees were put at risk by exposure to hazardous levels of asbestos over an extended period of time; as a result many contracted asbestos-related diseases.
The Sicilian factory, built by Eternit, Belgium, was acquired by Stephen Schmidheiny (Eternit, Switzerland) under whose ownership it operated from 1974-86.
www.btinternet.com /~ibas/lka_jail_for_eternit_exec.htm   (254 words)

  
 Dansk Eternit Holding A/S - Home
The Dansk Eternit Holding Group is among the leading players within fibre-cement based building materials, and the second largest in Europe.
Dansk Eternit Holding A/S, situated in Aalborg, Denmark, is the parent company of a group of international companies.
The manufacturing companies are all experts on fibre-cement based productions, drawing on the know-how of the Group, which is based on more than 70 years of experience.
www.deh.dk   (92 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | World | Africa | Ghana ship mystery deepens
Lushann Eternit and the state-owned Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) jointly own the crude oil test production project in the Saltpond Oilfields, in western Ghana, from where the vessel, the MT Asterias, went missing on 28 March.
Though the missing crude oil was the joint property of Lushann Eternit and GNPC, Mr Kan-Dapaah said the government held the Nigerian partners responsible because they were the technical managers.
Lushann Eternit have rejected the charge and have instead, and have in turn pointed the finger on another firm - Ocean and Oil, the company which owns the missing vessel.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/africa/2917079.stm   (379 words)

  
 Marley Eternit - Terms & Conditions
Whilst care has been taken in preparing the Content, Marley Eternit does not warrant its accuracy and shall not be liable for any error, omissions or inaccuracies in the Content.
Marley Eternit is not responsible for, and neither does it endorse, the content or accuracy of such linked websites.
Marley Eternit accepts no responsibility and has no liability in the event that the Content and/or the website does not comply with the laws of a jurisdiction outside the U.K.
www.marleyeternit.co.uk /Terms/Terms.aspx?pcat=-1   (566 words)

  
 Eternit Slates Stike Third Time Lucky: News from Marley Eternit
Eternit Building Materials' slates proved third time lucky for architect Huw Griffiths and developers the Walters Group.
Other designs had failed to get planning permission but Huw Griffiths' use of Eternit's E3000 fibre cement slates to cap a reduced density of 11 luxury homes had the application sailing through.
Eternit's E3000 slates, which combine a dressed edge with a smooth, semi-matt surface, were fixed by M Camilleri and Sons Roofing Limited in Blue/Black on all the roofs at Ynys Y Plant, which means "Island of Children", on Bethany Lane, Mumbles.
www.buildingtalk.com /news/ete/ete126.html   (577 words)

  
 Fund for Eternit asbestos victims set up (eng, NZZ Online)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Cement company Eternit has set up a SFr1.25 million ($1 million) fund to help former employees in Switzerland suffering from asbestos:related illnesses.
Eternit recently paid SFr40,000 in compensation to Marcel Jann, a 53:year:old primary school teacher with a terminal illness.
In Italy, the Turin:based public prosecutor Raffaele Guariniello is due to conclude a major investigation into asbestos (2,000 claims for damages) by the end of the year.
www.nzz.ch /2006/10/07/eng/article7135849.html   (698 words)

  
 Eternit
Eternit is a brand of roofing and panelling material made of fibres and cement.
Originally the fibres were asbestos, and the material was commonly used in housebuilding because of its low cost, fire-resistance, light weight and other properties.
Removal has to be done by specialized technicians.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/et/Eternit.html   (77 words)

  
 Eternit
ETERNIT è il nome commerciale di un impasto di amianto e cemento, molto impiegato in edilizia nel passato recente.
Se nel Vs paese vedete dei tetti in ETERNIT sia pubblici che di privati, segnalate o meglio ancora scrivete alla ASL di zona e al sindaco.
Con la presente, i sottoscritti condomini del Parco delle Acacie intendono comunicarLe in via formale la presenza -a Lei già nota- di numerose lastre di eternit in funzione di protezione del serbatoio del gas situato nel cortile del condominio di nostra residenza e da Lei amministrato.
www.vivitelese.it /telese/archivio/lago/Eternit.htm   (550 words)

  
 Web site for Marley Eternit and other contact details
Marley Eternit has emphasised its position at the head of the clay plain tiles market with the enhancement of its clay plain tiles range, which includes Acme, Ashdowne and Hawkins.
Marley Eternit is targeting developments in the South West with the launch of its new s colour, Chiltern Brown.
Marley Eternit has launched 'Pure Roofing', a 182 page informative technical manual focussing on the design, detailing and specification of tiles and slates for pitched roofs.
www.buildingtalk.com /news/ete/ete000.html   (774 words)

  
 ebuild: Slate/Eternit/Marley expected lifespans
For Eternit, I've been told they'll need replacing after 10 years and that they will last for over 30.
This site says Marley Eternit guarantee the colour for 20 years and that "All colour guarantees are in addition to the existing 30-year durability guarantees"
eternit type roof coverings should give you 30 years at least.
www.ebuild.co.uk /forums/messages/774/6896.html?1143309763   (321 words)

  
 [ Fassade | Dach ] 100 Jahre Eternit - gefeiert wurde in Heidelberg: Eternit-Werk, Eternit-Platten, Eternitplatten, ...
In der Eröffnungsrede spannte Dr. Robert Mueller, Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender der Eternit AG, den Bogen der Unternehmensgeschichte von der Patentanmeldung 1900 in Österreich bis zur baukulturellen Bedeutung des Werkstoffs in der zeitgenössischen Architektur.
Der renommierte Architekt Konrad Wohlhage erinnerte in seinem Festvortrag an seine erste Begegnung mit Eternit: Der in seiner Kinderzeit weit verbreitete Slogan "Eternit baut mit - baut mit Eternit" sei ihm bis heute nicht aus dem Kopf gegangen.
Unter dem Dach Eternit AG existieren die Produktbereiche Dach, Fassade sowie Holz- und Ausbau, was sich im Produktsortiment widerspiegelt.
www.baulinks.de /webplugin/2004/1362.php4   (489 words)

  
 Eternit Advisors - About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Eternit's philosophy reflects three principles: operational excellence, integrity, and a long-term investment program.
Eternit is a merchant banking group that offers turnkey software engineering and consulting and equity investments in a variety of concepts and businesses.
Our experience has taught us that understanding operations, having integrity in performing our job, and maintaining a long-term investment horizon create the necessary formula for recurring success and value creation.
www.eternitadvisors.com   (134 words)

  
 Eternit Course
The Eternit course is used to stage World and European minigolf championships.
An 18-hole Eternit course can be installed quite comfortably on a site measuring 800 square metres.
Join the BMGA and enjoy a discount whenever you play at this and other quality minigolf venues.
www.minigolf.org.uk /html/eternit_course.html   (125 words)

  
 Etex reorganises after Marley purchase
Following the Etex Group's acquisition of Marley plc in January, a new structure has been announced for the UK market to capitalise on the strengths of the newly-created operation and create a clear strategy for expansion.
The Eternit range of natural and fibre cement slates will be combined with the Marley Roof Tile range under Marley Building Materials to bring together all volume roofing material under one organisation.
Eternit will be led by managing director David Graham who will be responsible for clay tiles, corrugated sheeting, claddings and flat sheets.
www.fmb.org.uk /publications/masterbuilder/september99/8b.asp   (174 words)

  
 Dansk Eternit Holding A/S - History
Dansk Eternit was established in 1927 by F. Smidth and Co. with the aim of expanding business into the areas of fibre cement.
During the 1980's and 1990's the company began to expand its presence with the aim of leveraging on the existing business platform abroad.
Today the Dansk Eternit Holding Group consists of Dansk Eternit Holding A/S as the parent company and ten subsidiaries located in ten European countries.
www.deh.dk /Default.aspx?ID=16   (235 words)

  
 Watermark5/Gulf Eternit sponsors second RAC dinner   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Fouad Makhzoumi chairman of the company was quoted as saying, "we are proud to be associated with this event, which represents our firm commitment to the Middle East Desalination Research Center and its mission of improving the standards of living in the Middle East through advancements in the technical processes of water desalination".
Gulf Eternit is a member of the Future Pipe Industries Group.
Gulf Eternit Industries (GEI), the group headquarters, is the oldest member of the group, having begun production and trading activities in 1973 with Fiber Cement and Thermoplastic technologies.
www.medrc.org.om /watermark/Watermark5/Gulf.htm   (309 words)

  
 The Hindu Business Line : Eternit Everest to modernise 3 units
HAVING registered a turnaround, Eternit Everest Ltd (EEL), the Thane-based Rs 211-crore asbestos cement sheet company that was acquired by the Associated Cement Companies Ltd (ACC) during last year, now plans to take up projects for debottlenecking and modernisation at three of its manufacturing units.
The company, which pioneered fibre cement roofing industry in the country in 1934 with a first manufacturing unit at Kymore in Madhya Pradesh, now has three other plants in Kolkata, at Podanur in Tamil Nadu and at Nasik in Maharashtra.
Eternit is the registered trademark of the former co-promoter of the company, the Belgium-based Etex Group.
www.blonnet.com /2003/06/14/stories/2003061402490200.htm   (675 words)

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