Association news: AAMA members sponsor 340 SchoolTools backpacks for at-risk children

“Now, hundreds of children in Navajo Nation have the necessary school supplies that better equip them to learn.”

Association news: Architecture Minnesota annual video competition at the Walker Art Center Cinema on March 7

Videotect 3, Architecture Minnesota magazine’s third annual video competition, culminates in a high-­energy public screening event at the Walker Art Center Cinema on Thurs., March 7, at 7 p.m.

Client news: Chicago Metallic seismic products help Marian Regional Medical Center

Doubling the size of the previous hospital, the new 191-bed, spans nearly 240,000 square feet. During an 18-month period, Martin Integrated installed Chicago Metallic’s 1200 Seismic Suspension System and innovative 1496 Seismic Perimeter Clip throughout the facility.

Client news: Featured at Dscoop8 – Appleton Coated showcases Chris Hyde’s design, HP Indigo® Digital Press’ customization capabilities in “One of a Kind: PrintUtopia Digital”

Visitors to Appleton Coated’s Dscoop8 Solutions Showcase booth #645 are invited to receive a free copy of One of a Kind: PrintUtopia Digital, a new piece designed by Chris Hyde of Cipher Creative Group and printed entirely on an HP Indigo® 7000 Digital Press.

Hamilton Wood Type intends to buy Formrite building in Two Rivers

Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum announces its intention to buy the former Formrite Tube Co. building. The facility is located at the entrance to the Business District overlooking Lake Michigan at 1816 10 St. in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.

Client news: Tubelite announces expansion in Dallas/Fort Worth

“We are extremely proud and excited to be expanding upon our already-established presence within the Texas and South Central market with this new facility,” says Ken Werbowy, president of Tubelite.

Client news: Chicago Metallic announces leadership promotions

James B. Moynihan has been promoted to vice president and general manager of the Chicago Metallic® Corporation North America. Steve Noeth has been named as vice president of sales for North America, filling Moynihan’s previous role. Mark Campbell also has been promoted to vice president of operations for Chicago Metallic’s worldwide operations. Moynihan, Noeth and Campbell will work closely with Charles L. Jahn who has been appointed as chief executive officer of global operations, in addition to his continued position as chairman of the board.

Association news: Beauty is a Beast, presented Feb. 25 by Minnesota Do-Gooders Club

Minnesota Do-Gooders Club hosts “Beauty is a Beast: Creating a Strong Visual Brand” on Mon., Feb. 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Joule, 1200 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis. Series passes and individual event tickets are available at www.mndogooders.org.

Client news: The Blank Sheet Project Time Capsule launches for 2023

Contributions can be submitted online at www.theblanksheetproject.com/timecapsule until June 30, 2013. The website gallery will remain live until December 2013. At the end of 2013, the web submissions will be taken down and preserved by Arjowiggins Creative Papers for “rediscovery” in 2023.

Association news: AAMA announces 2013 schedule of events, focuses on innovation at Annual Conference

Feb. 24-27, 76th Annual Conference at the Loews Ventana Canyon in Tucson, Ariz.