Association news: AAMA releases updated cycling specification for side-hinged exterior doors

Though a side-hinged exterior door may be opened and closed a half dozen or more times a day, over a minimal period of time, the door system must remain intact and operable if it is to maintain its resistance to environmental conditions.

Client news: Kolbe’s Sterling double hungs earn HVHZ

Meeting the needs of hurricane zones, Kolbe’s Sterling double hung windows earn HVHZ certification

Association news: PMI names technical director

Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) announces the appointment of Len Swatkowski as technical director.

Client news: Appleton Coated honored with local, regional ADDY Awards; awards from AIGA Minnesota, IAVA, PIW

The American Advertising Federation (AAF) ADDY® Awards honored several of Appleton Coated’s educational and promotional pieces. The company’s entries earned the Judge’s Choice Award at the local and district levels, plus silver and gold at the District level, as well as three gold and two silver awards at the local level. Appleton Coated’s materials also were recognized with awards from AIGA Minnesota, International Academy of the Visual Arts and Printing Industries Wisconsin.

Client news: Adams Magnetic Products hires John Cosmas as COO

As COO, John Cosmas will work directly with Adams’ president Scott Lewis to guide the general managers leading an extended family of businesses that include: Adams Magnetic Products Company, Inc., providing magnetic products and assemblies; Magnetic Attractions, offering magnetic promotions, direct marketing services and digitally-printed labels for packaged goods; and Dowling Magnets, offering retail magnetic products for the education, toy and hardware markets.

Association news: PMI presents Legislator of the Year Awards to supporters of Reduction of Lead in Water Act

Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and James Inhofe (R-OK) and Congressman Tom Petri (R-WI) were recognized for their leadership and support of the PMI-supported Reduction of Lead in Water Act signed into law Jan. 4 by President Barack Obama (P.L.111-380).