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: 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.

Association News: PMI’s new name reflects global vision, international outreach

PMI announces the association has changed its name to Plumbing Manufacturers International. For 35 years, PMI was the acronym for the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute. While preserving the reputation and recognition of PMI, the updated name reflects the association’s and its members’ worldwide involvement and outreach. Reflecting this global leadership role, PMI also refreshed its brand identity, website and other marketing communications that will be introduced throughout the year and culminate with its presence at Greenbuild® International Conference and Expo, Oct. 4-7, 2011, in Toronto.

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: Designed to meet BRAC and LEED, Air National Guard building features curtainwall by Wausau

Designed to meet BRAC and LEED criteria, Air National Guard’s new Readiness Center Building features Wausau’s high-performance curtainwall

Client News: Kolbe displays elegant, functional doors at IBS 2011

Kolbe displays elegant, functional door designs that lift, slide, fold and operate at the push of a button

12.27.10 Client News

Kolbe enters the New Year with a new website