Client news: Tru Vue introduces StaticShield Acrylic Glazing – anti-static and UV-filtering protection ideal for pastels, charcoals and textiles

Tru Vue will be exhibiting its collection of high-performance acrylic glazing at:
* Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material’s (AICCM’s) Book, Paper and the Photographic Materials Symposium, Aug. 29-31, in the State Library of Queensland, Australia;
* International Institute for Conservation (IIC) Congress 2012 – Decorative Conservation and Applied Arts, Sept. 10-14, in Vienna, Austria; and
* Museums Association Exhibition, booth #18, Nov. 8-9, in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Association news: AAMA publishes new installation standard for doors in wood frame construction

The document includes procedures for the installation of exterior doors into residential and light commercial buildings of not more than three stories above grade in height.

Client news: As Blade Runner celebrates its 30th anniversary, actor Rutger Hauer explains to The Blank Sheet Project why the contagious energy of creativity is part of his DNA

The creative process of architect Frank Gehry inspired him. In Sydney Pollack’s television documentary, “The Sketches of Frank Gehry” (2005), the architect starts with a scrunched piece of paper, which he throws away, then revisits again and again.

Client news: Tubelite names Carla Styles to serve clients in the Western region

She will provide clients in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming and Montana with storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylighting systems.

Client news: Renzo Rosso, founder of Diesel, tells The Blank Sheet Project “being stupid” fuels his success

Arjowiggins Creative Papers presents international creative ambassadors in conversation with The Blank Sheet Project

Client news: Encouraging people to write more letters, Appleton Coated supports the Letter Writers Alliance

“In this era of instantaneous communication, a handwritten letter is a rare and wondrous item.”

Client news: Appleton Coated shares “Greener” Corporate Sustainability Report

“We cannot control the economic recovery, but we can continue to improve the sustainability of Appleton Coated – environment, economy and community,” says Appleton Coated Chief Executive Officer Sandra Van Ert.

Client news: Kolbe introduces Ultra Folding Window

The Folding Window accommodates up to eight panels on each side, spanning more than 50 feet with each panel as wide as 39-3/8 inches and as high as 72 inches.

Client news: Wausau expands three-week, stock length SuperWall offering, finished in any color

Wausau Window and Wall Systems has expanded its three-week, stock length SuperWall™ system offered through Advantage by Wausau® Wall Products. This curtainwall system now is available in four standard depths: 7-¼ and 10-¼ inches, as well as the previous 6-¼ and 8-¼ inches.

Client news: Wisconsin Safety Council honors Wausau four years in a row as the company celebrates a new milestone – 1 million hours of safety

For the fourth consecutive year, the Wisconsin Corporate Safety Awards honored Wausau Window and Wall Systems with an “Outstanding Achievement Award for Excellence in Safety.” In April, the company also celebrated another significant safety milestone: surpassing 1 million hours without a recordable injury incident.