Association News: Mic Patterson gives keynote address on façade technology and applications at 2015 AAMA Summer Conference

Author and researcher Mic Patterson addressed the audience at the 2015 American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Summer Conference, held June 28-July 1, in Seattle. Patterson’s keynote address at the event reviewed the recent evolution in façade technology and applications. He identified current and emerging drivers that are powering this change and discussed the challenges and […]

Association News: AAMA announces 2015 scholarship winners

All children of employees of AAMA member companies are eligible to obtain this financial aid for higher education in pursuit of a degree in an engineering or technical field relating to the building products industry.

Association News: AAMA releases updated aluminum finishes documents

AAMA 612 describes test procedures and performance requirements for architectural quality combined finishes of anodic oxide sealed with a transparent organic coating, commonly referred to as the “combined coatings,” applied to aluminum extrusions and panels for architectural products.

Client News: Tubelite names Jim Conte as client development manager in the Mid-Atlantic territory

Jim Conte joins Tubelite Inc. as a client development manager in the Mid-Atlantic territory concentrating on clients in Maryland, Delaware, northern Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Client News: Jessie Eccles Quinney Ballet Centre features Valspar high-performance PVDF finishes

Valspar’s Fluropon coating systems were selected in four colors for the building’s exterior wall panels, automatic entrances, louvers, interior metal doors and storefront, column covers, skylights and other aluminum framing systems.

Client News: AAMA releases updated voluntary specification for liquid-applied flashing for creating water-resistive seals

The document specifies performance requirements for liquid-applied flashing used to provide a water-resistive seal around exterior wall openings in buildings that includes fenestration products such as windows and doors, as well as other through-wall penetrations.

Client News: Washington University’s Olin Business School’s new buildings feature Super Sky skylights finished by Linetec

Creating a welcoming atmosphere and a lasting impression, a five-story glass atrium crowns the two buildings. Linetec finished Super Sky Products Enterprises, LLC’s skylight systems’ aluminum framing using a 70 percent polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) resin-based coating.

Association News: AAMA LinkedIn group reaches 1,500 followers

This public group is open to all involved in the fenestration industry, and not just AAMA members.

Client News: Kolbe windows and doors feature the latest technology in product automation

Kolbe showcases the technology and convenience of automation systems for its multi-slide pocket doors, lift and slide doors, swing doors, awnings and casements.

Association News: AAMA presents “How to Succeed with FenestrationMasters” webinar on June 16

The complimentary webinar will be held on June 16 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. EDT