Client news: Kolbe’s Sterling double hungs earn HVHZ

Meeting the needs of hurricane zones, Kolbe’s Sterling double hung windows earn HVHZ certification

Association news: PMI names technical director

Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) announces the appointment of Len Swatkowski as technical director.

Client news: Appleton Coated honored with local, regional ADDY Awards; awards from AIGA Minnesota, IAVA, PIW

The American Advertising Federation (AAF) ADDY® Awards honored several of Appleton Coated’s educational and promotional pieces. The company’s entries earned the Judge’s Choice Award at the local and district levels, plus silver and gold at the District level, as well as three gold and two silver awards at the local level. Appleton Coated’s materials also were recognized with awards from AIGA Minnesota, International Academy of the Visual Arts and Printing Industries Wisconsin.

Client news: Adams Magnetic Products hires John Cosmas as COO

As COO, John Cosmas will work directly with Adams’ president Scott Lewis to guide the general managers leading an extended family of businesses that include: Adams Magnetic Products Company, Inc., providing magnetic products and assemblies; Magnetic Attractions, offering magnetic promotions, direct marketing services and digitally-printed labels for packaged goods; and Dowling Magnets, offering retail magnetic products for the education, toy and hardware markets.

Association news: PMI presents Legislator of the Year Awards to supporters of Reduction of Lead in Water Act

Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and James Inhofe (R-OK) and Congressman Tom Petri (R-WI) were recognized for their leadership and support of the PMI-supported Reduction of Lead in Water Act signed into law Jan. 4 by President Barack Obama (P.L.111-380).

Client news: Appleton Coated U2:XG selected for limited-edition portfolio * Ken Regan Presents Bob Dylan * the first in a series from Morrison Hotel Publishing

“Appleton Coated is proud to partner with Morrison Hotel in this first in a series of limited edition publications showcasing outstanding musicians and artists.”

Client news: Kolbe introduces new profile for Direct Set windows

“We are pleased to expand our Direct Set offering with this contemporary styling, while providing the expected performance and a complementary aesthetic to match our other Ultra Series products.”

Client news: Tubelite introduces ForceFront Blast curtainwall and entry door

Tubelite announces ForceFront™ Blast curtainwall and entry door systems are now available for high-security projects seeking blast hazard mitigation in low- and mid-rise applications

Association news: AAMA Southeast Region Meeting features hurricane testing

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Southeast Region Spring Meeting, held in Charlotte, N.C., May 3-4, featured a tour of the new Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) testing facility that simulates hurricane conditions.

Client news: Wausau’s copper-colored INvent windows help restore middle school’s historic character, improve performance

Beaty-Warren Middle School in Warren, Pa., nears the completion of an extensive renovation to update and unify its Tudor style, 80-year-old facility.