Association News: AAMA ratifies 2014 board, appoints IGMA’s Marg Webb as affiliated association representative – Kevin Gaul and Sid Spear named as residential representatives

The slate included Marg Webb, CHRP, of the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) to fill the affiliated association seat, plus Pella’s Kevin Gaul and Simonton’s Sid Spear to fill seats as residential representatives.

Association News: AAMA recognizes member leadership during 77th Annual Conference

Outstanding Member Award – Steve Fronek, Wausau Window and Wall Systems; Architectural Products Group Distinguished Service Award – Mark Silverberg, Technoform

Association News: AAMA Annual Conference online registration closes Feb. 7 Members gather in Walt Disney World, Feb. 16-19, for speakers, sessions and special events

Attendees may register via paper forms or on-site after Feb. 7. In addition, those who have successfully completed their FenestrationMasters coursework will have the opportunity to take their certification exams on-site.

Association News: AAMA updates acoustical rating specification

“Architects and owners can be confident that fenestration products, tested by accredited laboratories in accordance with AAMA 1801-13, are fully documented inclusive of the installation details and comprehensive description of the product tested.”

Client News: Kolbe expands palette to include stylish mica colors

As with Kolbe’s other fluoropolymer exterior finishes, these mica painted coatings are backed with a 30-year warranty.

Association News: AAMA updates cellulosic composite profile standards

“Due to the increased popularity and use of thermoplastic cellulosic composites, resulting in a rapidly growing market share of fenestration products, architects and specifiers are finding these standards useful for verifying product performance, as well as in comparing their properties and performance to those of other polymeric profiles.”

Client News: Kameleon Color paint creates color-changing, iridescent exterior for Exploration Tower at Port Canaveral

Linetec finishes Firestone’s UNA-CLAD panels achieving a one-of-a-kind, dynamic appearance with the first use of Valspar’s new Kameleon Color

Client News: Mary Olivier and Tom Minnon promoted at Tubelite, Jim Oberlin joins the Eastern/Midwestern regional sales team

Tubelite’s Mary Olivier and Tom Minnon promoted,
Jim Oberlin joins the Eastern/Midwestern regional sales team

Association News: AAMA and WDMA release updated review and forecast that predicts fenestration industry trends

Forecasts are based on projections of construction activity as of December 2013.

Association News: AAMA contest shows importance of product certification; Winner finds 35-year-old AAMA-certified door

AAMA hosted a contest to find the oldest in-service window, door or skylight bearing an AAMA air-water-structural certification label.