Client news: Conqueror’s “Typographic Games” due April 30, jury selected for sports-themed, global, creative challenge and poster design competition

Conqueror’s “Typographic Games” challenge international designers to create the best typographic poster on the theme of sport, based on the statement: “It’s not what you win, but how you conquer it.” Creative minds that want to participate now have until April 30 to enter the competition, reaching the first step of the podium.

Association news: AAMA encourages education during National Window Safety Week, April 1-7

“AAMA is proud to partner with the National Safety Council and other industry organizations to provide education that will keep families safer and aid in the prevention of accidental falls from windows and related injuries.”

Event: Sustainability in Theater: People, Planet, Profit, Purpose

Inspiration, innovation and tangible learning from around the world on how greener practices can make theaters and our communities more sustainable.

Association news: AAMA receives World Vision Fenestration Humanitarian Award

“We are honored to support World Vision, and I commend our members for donating windows and doors in order to help those in need.”

Client news: Linetec honored as Wisconsin’s Sustainable Manufacturer of the Year

Sustainability Grand Award nominees were required to demonstrate a commitment and measured proof of conserving natural resources, improving energy efficiency, reducing their carbon footprint, and promoting employee and community betterment.

Association news: AAMA ratifies 2012 Board; Appoints Heppes as Affiliated Association Officer

Heppes is the CEO of the Door and Hardware Institute, a consultant to the Door Security and Safety Foundation and serves on a number of boards and councils, including the Door Safety Council and the Small Business Legislative Council.

Association news: AAMA task groups progress on Green Certification Program

The Green and Sustainability Specification Development Task Group members reviewed comments from the Residential Product Group (RPG) ballot of the AAMA Green Product Certification Program criteria for R and LC class products. The Green and Sustainability Procedural Guide Task Group began reviewing ballot results of the procedural guide, a document that will define the procedures and documentation required to earn green product certification.

Association news: AAMA recognizes member leadership during 75th anniversary celebration

“The membership’s contribution of time and effort plays an integral part in the continued success of the association.”

Association news: AAMA members sponsor SchoolTools backpacks for at-risk children

“Now, hundreds of Florida children have the necessary school supplies that better equip them to learn and build self-esteem.”

Client news: Appleton Coated announces the 2012 Design Council

For 17 years, the Design Council has gathered from across North America to share their observations from their geographical and professional areas.