Software uses new approaches for planning and designing intersections. December 14, 2010 – Vancouver, BC, Canada Transoft Solutions Inc, developers of industry-leading software for the engineering community has announced the recent launch of NEXUS, new CAD software for planning and developing roadway intersection designs for new construction and rehabilitation projects. Transportation engineers and planners can now accelerate the process of creating geometry with surface grading and drainage patters in their intersection layouts. Using NEXUS, designers can employ two main methods to initiate the creation of an intersection design. One method is to define the schematic of an intersection by setting the lane configuration, capacity conditions, or leg templates. Another method is to select an intersection template. The intersection layout, which includes road edges, lane lines, median island envelopes, corner island envelopes, control radii, stop bars and crosswalks, is created and oriented based on the reference geometry that the user defines. Once the basic design is initiated, a full set of tools is available for refining the design to meet project requirements. In addition, the advanced safety functions and unique road grading ability found in NEXUS allow designers to quickly analyze sight lines, vehicle conflict points, grading and surface drainage in the early stages of design. As a result, designers are able to evaluate intersection models more thoroughly and quickly even under budget and time constraints. NEXUS uses the patent pending Vehicle Envelope Method of design which integrates the proven AutoTURN swept path engine in handling the interdependent design components of an intersection. NEXUS comes with complete sets of standard design vehicles for different countries. Custom vehicles can be imported from AutoTURN for use in NEXUS. “Intersections are designed for vehicles and NEXUS was developed with this in mind,” said Steven Chan, P.Eng., Product Development Engineer with Transoft Solutions. “It makes logical sense to consider design vehicle movements initially prior to designing the geometrics. This really cuts down on the iterative back and forth practice. Using NEXUS, engineers will be able to easily generate vehicle movements for the intersection and adjust the geometric design accordingly.” Additional NEXUS functionality include the following: • Generate Intersection: Draw the lane lines, road edges, and island envelopes of an intersection as well as each leg's control radius, crosswalk and stop bar. • Conflict Points Evaluation: Calculate and draw a conflict point diagram for an intersection. • Vehicle Movement Checks: Allows checking movements to be added to the intersection • Sight Lines Analysis: Generate sight lines and edit or delete existing ones. • Grading Ability: Draw a 3D representation of the grading applied to the intersection design. • Capacity Checks: View and edit the vehicle capacity conditions for a selected intersection. For more information on all the features and tools found in NEXUS, visit www.designintersections.com and watch product videos, register for a live webinar, or sign up for an evaluation copy. About Transoft Solutions Established in 1991, Transoft Solutions Inc. develops the most thoroughly researched and innovative CAD software for the engineering community. Transoft Solutions suite of productivity enhancing software have become the trusted de-facto standard for over 90% of the Top 100 ENR AEC firms, 85% of North American departments of transportation, and regulatory agencies.

SHEFFIELD, UK (15th December 2010) - Lightworks, the world's leading supplier of rendering solutions for developers of advanced 3D computer graphics software, will be demonstrating their new Lightworks solutions at the Siggraph Asia exhibition in Seoul, Korea. These new solutions leverage the latest GPU Ray Tracing acceleration technology from NVIDIA, the world leader in visual computing technologies and the inventor of the GPU. A new GPU based Lightworks product was previewed to great acclaim at this year’s Siggraph Exhibition in Los Angeles and the Company are now pleased to be releasing two new Lightworks products based on this technology: Lightworks Author is the leading integrated rendering software package used by over 50 major software development companies around the world. The new Lightworks Author module with its GPU acceleration enhances the interactivity of the user experience whilst also providing significant performance improvements for Lightworks customers. This means that both Lightworks customers and their end users can take full advantage of the power of NVIDIA’s GPU technology, dramatically improving what is possible in their visualisation work. Lightworks Artisan is our focused rendering solution providing pre-packaged applications that can be simply integrated within OEM tools. The new version of Lightworks Artisan now incorporates GPU acceleration, as well as an updated user workflow and content library which will allow even inexperienced users to create stunning images very simply and easily. Lightworks Artisan also introduces GPU acceleration within sub-image rendering which enables full GPU acceleration of the Graphics card to render a selected portion of the image. Steve Gardner, Business Development Director at Lightworks, commented “We’ve been working with NVIDIA to offer our customers the latest OptiX technology within our Lightworks product set and are delighted to be demonstrating the results of this work at this year’s Siggraph Asia exhibition. Our new products give customers the ability to handle larger and larger models and to generate genuinely exciting, high quality renders.” Visitors to the Siggraph Asia exhibition in Seoul will be able to see both of these products being demonstrated by Lightworks in the CoeX Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall C on the NVIDIA booth #C15. More information about the new OptiX product from Lightworks can be found on the latest release page at www.lightworkdesign.com/latest-release-2011.html

MOONACHIE, NEW JERSEY--- To maximize quality assurance, photometrics, performance, color rendering and lamp life of the company's extensive line of light bulbs, BULBRITE has unveiled its first in-house testing lab featuring state of the art equipment and technology. The new lab is located at BULBRITE's corporate headquarters in Moonachie, New Jersey. BULBRITE is a leading supplier of innovative, energy-efficient light source solutions and the premier educational resource for lamping technology. "This state of the art lighting lab reflects BULBRITE's major investment and commitment to our customers," explains President Cathy Choi. "As we continue to grow and upgrade our lamping technology, we need to continue to test bulbs at the highest standards of quality and performance. The equipment ensures superior quality control and consistency so our customers will continue to depend on us for reliable products and service, therefore reinforcing The Bulbrite Promise." The new lab features the latest testing equipment-- The Goniophotometer, the Spectroradiometer and Temperature Recording System. • The Goniophotometer measures photometrics, the luminous qualities of a light source, which include luminous intensity (illuminance), distribution (beam angles), and lumen output. • The Spectroradiometer demonstrates how colors appear while using a specific light source and measures the lamp's Color Rendering Index (CRI) and Correlated Color Temperature (CCT). CRI is a bulb's ability to reproduce the colors of objects accurately, in comparison to an incandescent light source. CCT is the numerical measurement of the color appearance of a light source measured in degrees Kelvin (K). • The Temperature Recording System offers a high accuracy 8-channel recorder that measures operating temperature of various lamp components. "We are committed to upgrading our in-house testing facility with the latest equipment, testing procedures and technology," continued Ms. Choi. "As lamping regulations and requirements continue to change at a rapid pace, it's imperative that a reputable bulb supplier remains on the cutting-edge of technology and market intelligence." About BULBRITE BULBRITE is a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative, energy-efficient light source solutions. Founded nearly 40 years ago, BULBRITE is a family owned business renowned for its commitment to innovation, education and new technology. The company has introduced many innovative and design award-winning products, including its exclusive KX-2000®, Dark Sky, Purify 02, and Halogen R111 GU10, as well as the 2012 EISA-compliant Halogen A19 and TURBO LEDs. BULBRITE offers an extensive line of light bulbs and lamping options including LEDs, HID, Compact Fluorescents, Fluorescents, Halogens, Krypton/Xenon, Incandescents, and a broad range of specialty lamps.

Columbia, Md. (December 9, 2010) – Vectorworks 2011 software was honored at this year’s Construction Computing Awards ceremony as the winner of the Product of the Year 2010 award. In addition to winning the Product of the Year award, Vectorworks 2011 software was also honored as a runner up in two categories: CAD Product of the Year 2010 (Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. – Vectorworks 2011) and Channel Partner of the Year 2010 (Computers Unlimited). “We are honored to be recognized by the Construction Computing Awards,” says Sean Flaherty, CEO of Nemetschek Vectorworks. “We have worked hard to make Vectorworks 2011 a breakthrough release, strengthening its 3D technology and BIM capabilities, and it’s rewarding to be recognized by members of the AEC industry in this way. We are also very fortunate to have partners like Computers Unlimited, whose efforts have been essential to our success in the U.K.” The awards ceremony was held November 28 at The Guoman Tower Hotel in London. About 200 attendees from industry-leading companies attended the event, which included a champagne reception, a three-course dinner, and entertainment by comedian Adam Bloom. Team members from Computers Unlimited, the Vectorworks distributor in the U.K., were in attendance to accept the award. Now in their fifth year, the Construction Computing Awards (also known as The Hammers) showcase and reward the technology, tools, and solutions for the effective design, construction, maintenance, and modification of commercial buildings, residential and social housing, and civil engineering projects of all sizes. Results are determined by Construction Computing Magazine reader votes and decisions by a panel of judges. Paul Morrell, the U.K. Government’s Chief Construction Advisor, presented this year’s awards. About Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nemetschek AG and has been developing software since 1985. The Vectorworks line of software products provides professional design solutions for more than 450,000 designers in the AEC, entertainment and landscape design industries. With a tradition of designing flexible, versatile, intuitive and affordable CAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions, Nemetschek Vectorworks continues to be a global leader in 3D design technologies. For more information, visit www.vectorworks.net.

(Lyon, 9 December 2010) ‘Le Monolithe’, an energy efficient mixed-use urban block located in the development area Confluence at the southern tip of Lyon’s Presqu’île, has reached completion. The structure with a total surface of 32.500 m2 combines social housing, rental property, a residence for disabled people, offices and retail. The block is composed of five sections, each one designed by a different architect, following the MVRDV masterplan: Pierre Gautier, Manuelle Gautrand, ECDM and Erik van Egeraat. Landscape architects West 8 designed the public plaza. MVRDV designed the head section which advertises over the full façade the European integration by quoting the EU constitution. ‘Le Monolithe’ has been realized by ING Real Estate Development and Atemi. Le Monolithe: In 2004, ING Real Estate Developers had invited a group of international architects to design the masterplan, for which MVRDV was chosen as winner. Based on this masterplan, each architect was asked to design a section which together form ‘Le Monolithe’. The urban superblock is a mixed-use development comprising a mix of social and rental housing, offices and underground parking. The block is characterised by a large interior court with a raised public space overlooking the city, the new marina and a park, in this way resembling the French classical ‘Grand Gallérie’. The block is divided into five sections, each one designed by a different architect in order to achieve diversity and architectural variety. MVRDV is responsible for the head section in the south at the waterfront. Each part is unique in material, composition and architectural expression. The project forms part of the urban regeneration project ‘Lyon Confluence’, a 150 hectare site located at the southern tip of Lyon’s Presqu’île, where the rivers Rhône and Saône merge. South building: The interiors of MVRDV’s south facing building are protected from the sun by means of aluminium shutters as a reference to traditional local architecture. Apartments inside Le Monolithe offer a great diversity in order to attract different groups of inhabitants making the block a reflection of Lyon’s population. Offices are divided into separate units of min. 500 m² which are accessed by three vertical circulation cores, providing individual access. Each unit allows for a flexible fit out, depending on the tenants’ needs and requirements. All spaces are naturally lit and ventilated. In June 2005, when France and The Netherlands voted against the European Constitution, MVRDV decided to redesign the façade and integrate a reminder of the values, ideals and needs of the European Union. When all shutters are closed, the first article of the European Constitution can be read: “The Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, liberty, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. These values are common to the Member States in a society in which pluralism, non-discrimination, tolerance, justice, solidarity and equality between women and men prevail.” It aims to advocate a possible ‘Yes’ for Europe in days of protectionism, accompanying the collective EU spirit of the gathered architects. The adjacent sections were designed by French and Dutch architects Pierre Gautier, Manuelle Gautrand, ECDM and Erik van Egeraat.. Dutch landscape architects West 8 designed the public space. ‘Le Monolithe’ is one of the projects within the greater scheme for Lyon Confluence which has been developed as part of Grand Lyon’s European Concerto-Renaissance programme, a project supported by the European Commission. The building not only complies with High Environmental Quality (HQE) criteria, such as reinforced insulation, careful selection of materials and rainwater management; further, 80% of the total energy consumed is provided by renewable energy sources. The combination of efficient spatial composition, passive energy (sunscreens, high thermal inertia), thermal and acoustic comfort and an energy strategy that includes heat storage, PV-cells, low-e double glazing, compactness to minimise heat loss, natural ventilation and an environmentally responsive façade system make ‘Le Monolithe’ a highly efficient low energy construction, e.g. heating accounts for <40 kWh/m²/year and hot water <5 kWh/m²/year. The ambitious greater urban project Lyon Confluence extends the city centre to the very tip of the peninsula by creating diverse neighbourhoods involving retail and leisure zones, parks, cultural institutions, housing, schools and offices, and local public amenities.

Las Vegas will be home to the largest and best-known American event dedicated to the natural stone sector, scheduled 25-27 January 2011, with attendance by important Italian companies from the Veneto and Trentino districts under the coordination of VeronaFiere. Strategic collaboration between StonExpo and Marmomacc is strengthened and also upgraded with Surfaces, the important exhibition dedicated to the cladding materials industry. Verona: December 2010. Important confirmations for Italian companies in the natural stone field operating on markets across the Atlantic are awaited from the next edition of StoneExpo Marmomacc Americas, scheduled in Las Vegas 25-27 January 2011. The exhibition event - the outcome of the strategic collaboration agreement between VeronaFiere through Marmomacc (www.marmomacc.com), the world-leading exhibition in the sector, and Hanley Wood Exhibitions - is further enhanced by Surfaces, the important exhibition dedicated to the cladding materials industry in the direct-show portfolio of HWE, and Las Vegas Market, an event dedicated to interior furnishing that will attract buyers, architects and trade operators to the capital of Nevada. StonExpo Marmomacc Americas and Surfaces are a landmark appointment in the United States and Canada. Coordinated by VeronaFiere in a specific show area, the events will embrace many other different initiatives, with special emphasis on training for North American architects who will also benefit from important collective Italian attendance by districts from the Veneto and Trentino. Las Vegas welcomes a double appointment as a further commercial opportunity for Italian companies attending the American event. There will be more than 900 exhibitors at StoneExpo Marmomacc Americas and Surfaces and the shows are scheduled alongside another event named “Las Vegas Market” which every year attracts as many as 40,000 designers and interior designers. HWE has signed an agreement with the organisers of Las Vegas Market whereby professional visitors may access all three events with a single entrance ticket and a free shuttle bus service linking the two exhibition centres. Overall, the potential number of visitors for SMA comes to around 70,000 people. The close agreement between Marmomacc and the US event is all the more important in the light of the upturn in economic parameters on the US market - one of the references for the Italian stone industry. In the first six months of this year, the US market, in accordance with ISTAT data processed by Verona Chamber of Commerce, imported processed and semi-finished Italian products worth 102.2 million Euro against 101.5 millions in the first half-year 2009, posting growth of 0.7%. Veronese companies handled more than 25% of processed and semi-finished materials exported to North America. Exports of processed and semi-finished stone materials to Canada also improved to 19.4 million Euro against 14 million Euro (+42.7%). There was also a good increase in exports to Mexico coming in the first half-year 2010 to 5.1 million Euro against 3.5 million Euro (+42.7%).

Exhibition scheduled Wednesday 21 - Saturday 24 The international exhibition of natural stones, technologies and design – the world leader in the sector - posted at the 2010 edition an increase of 12.5% for international operators. International appointments also double up in 2011 (USA and Saudi Arabia). Verona: December 2010. The traditional date in the third week of September returns for the 46th edition of Marmomacc (www.marmomacc.com), the International Exhibition of Natural Stone, Technologies and Design scheduled at VeronaFiere Wednesday 21 - Saturday 24 September 2011. The world-leading exhibition with as many as 1530 exhibitors from 56 countries and 56 thousand professional operators (48.5% from 132 countries, with an increase in international attendance over 2009 equal to 12.5%), is the most qualified commercial and professional update occasion for the sector as a whole: from unfinished stone to design installations in stone, machinery, instrumental products and accessories. The increase in international operators was particularly evident for geographical areas with more lively economies, such as Asia, South America and North Africa. Marmomacc witnessed a boom in operators from India (+54.1%), where this year VeronaFiere set up VeronaFiere Lems India Ltd. for direct organisation of trade events and initiatives, Brazil (+63.4%), Egypt (+21.43%), Libya (+75.6%) and Tunisia (+21.5%), as well as from areas with a great tradition of interest for Made in Italy such as Germany (+19.8%), one of the most important markets for processed products that has shown signs of recovery in recent months. VeronaFiere continues the process of internationalisation of its events, and consequently of the system and companies involved, not the least through consolidation on international markets, particularly in countries such as India, China, Brazil, United States and the Middle East. In this regard, the strong partnership that originated Stonexpo Marmomacc Americas (25-27 January) in Las Vegas, the most important sector exhibition in North America, has been further enhanced. The innovation is Saudi Stone-Tech (10-13 October), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where VeronaFiere and Confindustria Marmomacchine have created an “exhibition in an exhibition” for the stone, materials and technologies sector as part of the exhibition dedicated to building and are also organising Italian attendance. The various activities that the Verona Exhibition Authority will develop within the scope of its 2010-2014 Business Plan also include a partnership in South America for the natural stone and technologies sector.

MOONACHIE, NEW JERSEY---Integrating a powerful, energy efficient light source with a highly versatile design, BULBRITE introduces an adjustable LED Multi-Beam MR16 featuring six distinct beam angles. BULBRITE is a leading supplier of innovative, energy-efficient light source solutions and the premier educational resource for lamping technology. This unique LED MR16 features innovative beam-control technology which combines the functionality of six MR16s into one. The adjustable dial allows the user to select any of the six different beam angles including 15°, 20°, 25°, 30°, 35° and 40°. Extremely versatile, the LED Multi-Beam MR16 can be used with both magnetic and electronic transformers. This latest family of LEDs is perfectly suited for recessed, track and landscape lighting applications in residential and commercial retrofit installations. The energy efficient light source has a potential life of 25,000 rated hours, saving energy and maintenance costs. Each two-watt LED is equivalent to a 5-watt halogen bulb and operates on a low 12-volt lighting system. With a CRI (color rendering index) of 75, it offers good color reproduction and a warm incandescent color temperature of 3000K. The LED MR16 Multi-Beam features a Super High Power Chip that has a lumen output of 55. About BULBRITE BULBRITE is a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative, energy-efficient light source solutions. Founded nearly 40 years ago, BULBRITE is a family owned business renowned for its commitment to innovation, education and new technology. The company has introduced many innovative and design award-winning products, including its exclusive KX-2000®, Dark Sky, Purify 02, and Halogen R111 GU10, as well as the 2012 EISA-compliant Halogen A19 and TURBO LEDs. BULBRITE offers an extensive line of light bulbs and lamping options including LEDs, HID, Compact Fluorescents, Fluorescents, Halogens, Krypton/Xenon, Incandescents, and a broad range of specialty lamps. Top-notch service is achieved with an ALA-certified customer service, sales and operations teams and a national sales force of first-class professionals. Ninety-nine percent of the company's orders are processed and shipped Same Day using a state-of-the-art order entry, warehousing and distribution system. To help lighting professionals better understand the latest technology and developments, BULBRITE hosts a broad range of webinars, product training and seminars on Light Bulbs, LEDS and Sustainable Lamping Options. BULBRITE is a proud supporting Committee Member of the American Lighting Association, Silver Sustaining member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), an Energy Star Partner and a Member of the International Dark Sky Association.

Yorkville, New York—Creating a unique look for the holidays and to bring good luck to your home or business, Meyda Custom Lighting introduces Seedy Glass Moravian Star Pendants that will grace a home, restaurant, hotel, retailer or other commercial environment. Meyda Custom Lighting is a Meyda Tiffany company and a leading manufacturer and designer of custom lighting and décor. Meyda's Moravian Stars offer a variety of styles, colors and sizes. Pictured are three Moravian Star Pendants featuring Seedy Art Glass: the 12-inch wide style (21840); 18-inch wide version (21211) and the larger 24-inch pendant (15151). These timeless ceiling fixtures are handcrafted of sparkling Clear Seedy art glass. Dating back to Moravia hundreds of years ago, the Star was used to protect homes and bring good luck to families. The Meyda Lighting Moravian Star pendants are suspended from chain and canopy in a Mahogany Bronze hand applied finish. Energy efficient options are available. About Meyda Custom Lighting Meyda Custom Lighting is a Meyda Tiffany Company, the nation's leading manufacturer and designer of Tiffany lamps and decorative lighting. Although founded in 1974, the firm's roots actually date back to the early 1900s, supplying the Master Louis Comfort Tiffany and his Tiffany Studios with lighting products, and creating the original Coca-Cola stained glass lamps and chandeliers. With years of designing and manufacturing expertise, Meyda Custom Lighting has developed innovations, technologies and value engineering that transcend architectural lighting for any budget or economy, in today's commercial and residential markets. The company's diverse group of designers and engineers create custom fixtures, lamps, windows or accessories to meet the exact specifications of any project. A variety of lighting diffusers include stained glass Tiffanys, mica, fabric, fused glass, sand-carved glass, glass-blowing and acrylic. Fabricators work with steel, iron, aluminum, bronze, brass and copper, while employing a variety of craftsmanship techniques including forging, welding, forming, plasma cutting and soldering. The company's extensive palette of finishes features many textures and colors achieved by employing gilding, hand painting, power coating and electroplating. Convention and energy efficient lamping solutions are available, including LEDs, compact fluorescents, incandescents and more.