Client news: Kolbe unveils multi-slide door, maximizing openings for maximum enjoyment on the patio

Stretching up to 24 feet wide and 10 feet high, the new product accommodates as many as six 48-by-120-inch panels that can stack or pocket. Upon request, the door also can be manufactured as a custom corner unit.

Client news: Kolbe highlights both contemporary and traditional door designs

Kolbe’s door products offer both traditional and contemporary styled door designs to create entrances that are as unique as the homeowners themselves.

Client news: Three-inch stiles present modern look, perfect match for Kolbe’s folding doors and windows

The doors complement the standard profiles of its folding windows, as well as the high quality craftsmanship, performance and expansive sizes expected with all of Kolbe’s products.

Client news: USC Patterson Hall renovation exceeds LEED goals with high-performance Wausau windows

University of South Carolina currently has more than 600,000 square feet of green buildings on campus and by the end of 2013, is scheduled to surpass 1 million square feet. The University estimates that these green initiatives will save the school more than $1.5 million every year in energy and maintenance costs.

Client news: High-performance Wausau windows contribute to sustainability goals of 1200-student Goode Academy in Chicago

In September 2012, Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy welcomed its first freshman class and anticipates LEED Gold certification.

Client news: New Energy Biosciences building at University of California at Berkeley seeks LEED Silver or higher, features Wausau window systems

The building was designed and constructed to meet LEED® Silver criteria or higher. The building already has received the Overall Sustainable Design Award by the Higher Education Energy Partnership Program of California.

Association news: AAMA Fall Conference keynote speaker emphasizes the importance of networking

Singer emphasized that networking on LinkedIn and Facebook should be reserved for close, valid connections, whereas Twitter can be used to connect with all individuals and companies within the fenestration industry in order to be aware of what is happening from customers and competitors.

Association news: AAMA’s keynote speaker to discuss the power of networking during Fall Conference

Thom Singer, will discuss networking strategies and the importance of forming long-term business relationships during the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Fall Conference, to be held in Albuquerque, N.M., Oct. 14-17.

Association news: AAMA launches Twitter presence during GlassBuild America

@aamainfo on Twitter will provide AAMA with an online forum to interact with the association’s members, industry professionals and homeowners, as well as a way to deliver information relevant to the fenestration industry, including AAMA education, membership, certification and events.

Association news: PMI returns to Washington, D.C., for Fall Conference

The Fall Conference will begin Mon., Oct. 8, with a keynote speech from political analyst Donna Brazile who will speak on the upcoming political elections and the current environment in Washington, D.C.