Association News: AAMA and WDMA release updated review and forecast that predicts fenestration industry trends

The demand for windows in new housing increased by 25 percent in 2012 with a similar increase projected for 2013, as the housing recovery continues and new housing units in 2013 will exceed 1 million for the first time since 2007.

Association News: AAMA updates specification for vertical loading resistance of side-hinged doors

“Changes enhance the clarity and flow of this test procedure and set the stage for a consistent means to evaluate the resistance of a side-hinged door assembly subjected to intentional high loading conditions.”

Client News: Appleton Coated’s “U Choose: Digital Utopia” deals a one-of-a-kind winning hand with digitally printed card decks

Delivering an individualized presentation for every recipient, more than 13,600 different cover-art combinations were printed – in sequence, on the same press.

Association News: AAMA publishes performance requirements and test procedures for solar reflective finishes

“As is the case with roofs, such coatings can be beneficial on the façade as well as window frames, railings, outdoor equipment enclosures and numerous other applications.”

Client News: Technoform Bautec’s thermal barrier system helps Houghton Academy’s new windows match historic aesthetic

For two-color frame finishing using paint at the interior and exterior, Linetec estimates that Technoform Bautec’s thermal strip system painted assemblies are 400% less expensive than other thermal barrier methods that require time-consuming masking.

Client News: Technoform shares industry insights with NGA and GANA; invites architects, contractors, manufacturers to attend

Mark Silverberg, president of Technoform North America, Inc., will present at upcoming glazing industry events for the National Glass Association (NGA) and Glass Association of North America (GANA).

Client News: Two U.S.-Canadian border stations meet LEED criteria, security needs with SuperWall by Wausau

Opened in April 2013, the new Port of Entry in Van Buren, Maine, relies on Wausau Window and Wall Systems’ curtainwall to help achieve the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s security requirements, as well as to meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Gold criteria. Another recent Port of Entry facility in Warroad, Minnesota, was opened in February 2010 and achieved LEED Gold certification. Julie Snow Architects, Inc. of Minnesota designed both of these award-winning border patrol stations using Wausau’s SuperWall™ system.

Client News: Wausau acquires Custom Window in Colorado, expands product offering for historic renovation market

“It presents an opportunity to better serve customers and prospects in the Western U.S. and the historical renovation market throughout the country.”

Association News: AAMA’s “Are You Smarter Than a FenestrationMaster” contest offers chance to win 50% off courses, exams

Each day of GlassBuild America (Sept. 10-12) at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in booth #1216, AAMA will be hosting the game show, “Are You Smarter Than a FenestrationMaster™,” where participants will be awarded a 5 percent discount on FenestrationMasters courses and exams for each quiz question they answer correctly.