Client news: Tubelite hires Aaron Zorn to serve clients in Chicago

“Green building is the main driver for growth in the Chicago market.”

Client news: Linetec announces first guide spec for shop-applied metal paint and anodize finishes

“This is the first-known, non-propriety guide spec offering concise language for selecting and specifying high-performance PVDF and anodize finishing in CSI three-part format for shop-applied metal finishes.”

Association news: AAMA encourages education during National Window Safety Week, April 1-7

“AAMA is proud to partner with the National Safety Council and other industry organizations to provide education that will keep families safer and aid in the prevention of accidental falls from windows and related injuries.”

Client news: Wausau offers Blast Hazard Mitigation Series windows and curtainwall systems

Wausau Window and Wall Systems(R) Blast Hazard Mitigation (BHM) Series combines blast mitigation, energy performance and recycled content to meet government buildings’ high-security and green goals.

Association news: AAMA receives World Vision Fenestration Humanitarian Award

“We are honored to support World Vision, and I commend our members for donating windows and doors in order to help those in need.”

Client news: Mike Salsieder, Kolbe’s president, serves on WDMA Executive Committee

Company president elected Vice Chairman of WDMA Window Division

Client news: Kolbe adds Ultra Folding Door 3-D models to BIM library

Kolbe’s Folding Doors can accommodate up to eight panels on each side that fold back against each other to create expansive openings that span up to 45-feet.

Association news: PMI welcomes first Certifier Allied Member

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has joined PMI as a charter Certifier Allied Member.

Association news: AAMA ratifies 2012 Board; Appoints Heppes as Affiliated Association Officer

Heppes is the CEO of the Door and Hardware Institute, a consultant to the Door Security and Safety Foundation and serves on a number of boards and councils, including the Door Safety Council and the Small Business Legislative Council.

Association news: AAMA task groups progress on Green Certification Program

The Green and Sustainability Specification Development Task Group members reviewed comments from the Residential Product Group (RPG) ballot of the AAMA Green Product Certification Program criteria for R and LC class products. The Green and Sustainability Procedural Guide Task Group began reviewing ballot results of the procedural guide, a document that will define the procedures and documentation required to earn green product certification.