The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) will host its 76th Annual Conference February 24-27 at the Loews Ventana Canyon in Tucson, Ariz. The event will feature keynote speaker, Robert Tucker, author of Innovation is ...
Quanex Building Products Corporation (NYSE:NX) announced today that Thomas L. Herriges has joined the company as General Manager of its Window & Door Systems business (W & DS), effective Monday, January 28. Mr. Herriges will oversee all of ...
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AU 2013 Draws Glass and Metal Industry to Munich BAU 2013 currently is being held at the Messe Munchen GmbH in Munich, Germany, drawing glass and fenestration exhibitors from around the world. Among those exhibiting is Guardian Industries ...
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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) have jointly released the December 2012 update to the 2011/2012 U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast. According ...
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Members of the glass and window industry gathered in Washington, D.C., Jan. 7, for the Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council Symposium, Fenestration: A World of Change. The event, hosted by the National Institute of Building ...
Tags: Comfort, Efficiency, Security, Top Agenda, BETEC
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plans to invest $9 million in building envelope technology, and one area of focus is high-performance windows. According to Energy Secretary, Steven Chu, the average American family spends about $2,000 ...
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In 1941, a Crown corporation created by federal legislation called Wartime Housing Ltd., which later became the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, constructed over 32,000 houses to provide what was originally planned as emergency ...
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AAMA 520-12, "Voluntary Specification for Rating the Severe Wind-Driven Rain Resistance of Windows, Doors and Unit Skylights" has been released by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association. The specification provides an optional ...
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Jan. 4, 2013 - Fenestration Canada is reporting that the Ontario provincial government has announced changes to its Green Energy Act requiring windows sold in Ontario to meet certain energy efficiency standards. The change takes effect ...
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St. Cloud Window Inc. (SCW), a manufacturer of high-performance aluminum windows, doors and curtainwall based in St. Cloud, Minn., the appointment of Hadley Associates Inc. as its new independent sales representatives. Hadley's territory ...
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) provides accreditation in accordance with ISO/IEC Guide 65 for product certification programs to ensure that the marketplace can gain confidence for their activities. The program is overseen ...
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NFRC is a non-profit organization that administers the only uniform, independent rating and labeling system for the energy performance of windows, doors, skylights, and attachment products. The National Fenestration Rating Council, ...
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Certification, Inspection and Quality Assurance Services provided to the Building Industry in accordance with International Guidelines as set forth in ISO/IEC 65 & 17020. We specialize in Fenestration and Building Envelope Products which ...
Tags: NAMI, Windows, Patio Door, Skylight, Entrance Door, Sidelight, certification
Industry veteran Leon Silverstein joined the RavenBrick board of directors,according to an Oct.16 announcement from the Denver-based supplier of thermochromic window technology.Silverstein will be one of six members on the reorganized ...
Running from 21-23 February 2013 at Cairo International Exhibition Centre and brings together over 150 exhibitors from around the world and more than 9.000 professional buyers from the Middle East&Africa(MENA)are expected during Windoorex ...
Tags: Cairo, exhibition, MENA, construction