Client News: Linetec offers antimicrobial protection for architectural products

“Continually investing in industry-leading innovation, Linetec provides our customers’ products with protection that exceeds other conventional finishes.”

Association News: AAMA encourages education during National Window Safety Week, April 7-13

“As a mother of two kids under the age of four, I understand how hectic home life can be. That’s why I am proud of the work that AAMA and the Window Safety Task Force members are doing to provide education that will keep families safer and aid in the prevention of accidental falls from windows and related injuries,” says Angela Dickson, former chair and current member of the Window Safety Task Force.

Client News: From Rembrandt to Mondriaan the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam features more than 100 artworks framed with Tru Vue Optium Acrylic Glazing

“This way of exhibiting works of art on paper is as close as we can get to actually putting the works in the hands of the public,” says Idelette van Leeuwen, the Rijksmuseum’s head of paper conservation. “Tru-Vue’s contribution of Optium for all the frames used for drawings, prints and photographs makes it possible for the Rijksmuseum to give the public an optimal view of the art in the new galleries.”

Association News: AAMA and WDMA release 2012/2013 industry review and forecast

The outlook for residential window demand continues to be optimistic, with expectations for a 15 percent increase in 2013.

Association News: April 1, Great White Fail Whale, presented by Minnesota Do-Gooders Club

Panelists include:
* Chris Oien, web communications associate at the Minnesota Council on Foundations
* Kate O’Reilly, founder and CEO of CleverKate
* Cary Walski, technology education and outreach coordinator with MAP for Nonprofits, and web developer and owner of SocialGood.us
* Laura Zabel, executive director of Springboard for the Arts

Association news: AAMA launches Facebook page for Scholarship and Partner Program

“The page will also provide another avenue for AAMA to stay connected with our members, as well as prospective applicants and previous years’ award winners. AAMA members are encouraged to like our Facebook page and share our information on their companies’ social media channels so that even more applicants take advantage of this opportunity to build the future of our industry.”

Client news: Mike Salsieder, president of Kolbe, elected as national chair of the Window and Door Manufacturers Association

Salsieder also serves on a number of other boards including the Kolbe’s board of directors, the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce’s board of directors, and the North Central Technical College’s foundation board.

Client news: Scott Dooley joins Tubelite as client development manager for Florida Panhandle and Alabama

His career in the glass industry spans more than 20 years, half of which has been focused in the Southeast region.

Association News: Lights, Smartphone, Action!, presented March 25 by Minnesota Do-Gooders Club

Panelists include: Chris Hudson, editor of Architecture Minnesota; Brant Miller, company member of Four Humors Theater; Chuck Olsen, CEO of VidTiger; Bill Stiteler, creative director of Studio Meddling.

Client News: SpanAir Torsion Spring Panels from Chicago Metallic meet all seismic design categories, saving time, costs and worry

Developed for expansive, interior ceiling systems, ideal applications include lobbies, assembly halls, reception areas and corridors. Creating spanning, monolithic ceilings, SpanAir Torsion Spring Panels integrate into and conceal the suspension grid, while easily incorporating air, fire, audio and other services.