Apples to Oranges; Why Consumers Buy What They Do

October 12, 2011
The Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit International Convention and Exposition is just around the corner. Retailers, suppliers, importers / exporters, wholesalers, growers, trade press, and...

GAF, A Team of Innovators

October 6, 2011
Founded in 1886, GAF has become one of North America’s largest manufacturers of commercial and residential roofing. GAF roofing products have been featured on a...

Color Trends for 2012

October 4, 2011
The new year is approaching, and 2012’s color trends are poised to be bold and daring. From neutrals to earthy greens and brilliant oranges to...

Down with Dust

September 28, 2011
National Gypsum Company showcased one of its newest products at the CONSTRUCT Show this year, and it certainly caught our eye as we were scouting...

What Twitter Topics are Buzzing in Home, Garden and Design? ECPR Examines

September 20, 2011
Specializing in home, garden, design, agribusiness, and architecture / building, ECPR team members are devoted to following breaking news in these industries, as well as...

Atlanta Event Captures Life after Devastation in the Gulf Coast

September 16, 2011
Photo courtesy of Emily HarrisSix years after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, New Orleans is still recovering from the disaster, which wiped out homes...

ECPR’s Jeff and Don Travel to the CONSTRUCT Show

September 16, 2011
While continuing their trade show tour in Chicago, ECPR’s Jeff and Don made their way to the CONSTRUCT Show at McCormick Place. The two-day, commercial...

Casual Market Kicks Off

September 13, 2011
ECPR’s Don and Jeff are in the Windy City for this year’s International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market. The pair have been scoping out the...

Terra Nova Nurseries Featured in Pennsylvania Gardener

September 8, 2011
Our client Terra Nova Nurseries was recently featured in the September / October issue of Pennsylvania Gardener. The article entitled “Sustainability: Right Plant, Right Place,”...

QR Codes, Business Information Right Here, Right Now

September 7, 2011
They've been spotted on movie posters, business cards and on printed business and product collateral. Similar to Facebook URLs and websites, mobile barcodes are regularly...

Lightweight vs. Normal Weight

September 2, 2011
How do lightweight concrete blocks (CMUs) differ from normal concrete blocks? Jeff Speck, VP of Sales & Marketing for Big River Industries, the nation’s largest...

Casual Market “Sneak Peek”: EcoSmart Fire

August 30, 2011
EcoSmart Fire works with a number of designers to create and produce environmentally friendly fireplaces for indoor spaces as well as outdoor living areas. This...