Association News: AAMA announces extension of NAFS Certification

“… testing and certification requirements have increased; we are now testing more combinations of windows, and there are more special conditions to meet ratings for hurricane zones and local building codes…”

Client News: Wausau adds David Baer as architectural sales representative

Baer serves Wausau’s customers in Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana

Client News: Linetec shares online Architectural Resource Center, blog, e-newsletter and more

From its blog to e-newsletters, from videos to on-demand continuing education programs, Linetec provides many online resources to help architects and the building community better understand architectural finishing.

News: Hoefler & Frere-Jones helps kick off a new fundraising chapter for Hamilton Wood Type

“In the new museum we’ll have a larger pressroom, additional classroom space, dedicated residency studios and a library.”

Client News: Roman Condensed and Latin Extended featured as Hamilton Wood Type’s No. 3 and No. 4 type specimen sheets – sponsored by Appleton Coated, last of the limited edition series printed at Jefferson St. location

Specimen sheet No. 3 features the Roman Condensed style of unknown origin printed on Utopia Ivory Matte 80-pound cover and Curious SKIN Emerald 100-pound cover. Specimen sheet No. 4 features Latin Extended as printed on Utopia U1X Matte 100-pound cover and Curious Metallics Lustre 111-pound cover. J.E. Hamilton and Max Katz first showed this as a wood type from their “Specimens of Holly Wood Type” in 1884.

Association News: Dave Webster named AAMA Honorary Member after 34 years of service

Webster was a founder of AAMA’s Manufactured Housing Council and offered guidance on the window performance specifications for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as Freddie Mac requirements.

Client News: Chicago Metallic promotes Megan Nichols to director of marketing and service, adds new members to its marketing team

Chicago Metallic’s product managers now include: Mark Kemerling for panel products, Tracy Muller for specialty ceilings and Mark Taylor for suspension systems

Client News: Wausau offers INvent -HP -XLT Series hurricane impact-resistant operable windows with thermal barrier framing

INvent-HP-XLT Series fixed, awning and project-out casement window units meet the ASTM E 1996 requirements for large “D” missile impact testing for Wind Zones 1-3 and “E” missile impact testing in Wind Zones 3-4 for essential facilities, such as hospitals.

Client News: Appleton Coated presents “PrintUtopia: Bright Skies & Smooth Sailing” featuring U1X

“U1X lends eye-catching momentum and unparalleled performance to printed communications, without compromising environmental or economical responsibilities. While coated paper is sometimes perceived as premium, this new piece shows it is remarkably affordable.”

Client News: Wausau hires Dan Cherney as the architectural sales representative serving customers in Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts

Cherney draws from three decades of industry experience working with building owners, architects, general contractors and glazing contractors in the New England and mid-Atlantic regions.