Client News: Grand Rapids Christian Elementary new school enhances community connections with Wausau windows

Contributing to these aspects and to the USGBC’s LEED® certification criteria, Wausau’s triple-glazed, insulated windows provide transparency, daylighting, views, as well as thermal performance for cold climates and durability for year-round use.

Association News: AAMA announces Steve Fronek as Board Chair

Fronek has served as AAMA’s vice chairman and as a member representative for Wausau, part of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. A publicly-held, U.S. corporation, Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: APOG) also includes glazing contractor Harmon, Inc.; finishing services provider Linetec; architectural products manufacturer Tubelite, Inc.; and glass fabricator Viracon, Inc.

Client News: Kolbe’s universal design products encourage accessible, ease-of-use for all

Kolbe offers a variety of universal design window and door products, as well as specialized locks, handles, cranks and sills. Its Ultra Series casement windows with push-button operation, double hung windows with crank handle and Garden-Aire sliding patio doors with sill ramp were highlighted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 50+ Housing Council as part of the International Builders’ Show’s 50+ Lifestyle Central showcase and “Universal Design Power Day.”

Client News: Wausau’s Steve Fronek, Lisa May and Tom Mifflin earn LEED Green Associate Certifications

Wausau Window and Wall Systems’ Steve Fronek, P.E., vice president of technical services; Lisa May, health care market manager; and Tom Mifflin, government market manager, successfully passed the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC’s) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED®) Green Associate Certification.

Client News: “Sharing Green” success stories profile environmental choices

Appleton Coated’s “Sharing Green” customer stories reveal the environmental choices of U.S. businesses and organizations, and the long-term benefits gained for all.

Association News: AAMA recognizes member leadership during awards banquet

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recognized the contributions and achievements of its members and congratulated award winners at the 74th Annual Conference Awards Banquet held in Coronado (San Diego), Calif. Award presenters noted the importance of these member contributions as they serve to further the industry as a whole.

Client News: Linetec adds “Choosing Sustainable Finishes” as an online, AIA/CES program

As a registered American Institute of Architects’ Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) provider, Linetec now offers “Choosing Sustainable Finishes.” This sustainable design presentation includes the informed selection of materials, products and manufacturers to reduce environmental impacts and improve building performance.

Client News: Wausau adds Chris Gall as a Southeastern sales representative

Window and Wall Systems has hired Chris Gall as its sales representative serving the Southeastern states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Ken Carpenter previously managed this territory during more than 25 years of employment with Wausau. Carpenter will retire at the end of February, officially transitioning to Gall.

Client News: Tubelite hires Tom Minnon as Eastern Regional Sales Manager

Tubelite Inc. has named Tom Minnon, CCPR, CDT, LEED® AP, as eastern region sales manager of the company’s architectural aluminum products, serving clients from Maine to Georgia.

Client News: Linetec finishes Dri-Design’s rainscreen system for Wisconsin’s largest hospital construction project

Columbia St. Mary’s exterior features an aluminum rainscreen system painted by Linetec. The finished system protects against the harsh, winter climate and high winds of Lake Michigan. Along with providing a superior water barrier, the system’s thermal performance assists in reducing the hospital’s energy costs. The new hospital is expected to save approximately $19 million on annual operational costs.