Association news: AAMA members sponsor 340 SchoolTools backpacks for at-risk children

Twelve members of the American Architectural Manufacturing Association (AAMA) sponsored 340 World Vision SchoolTools backpacks, at a total cost of $7,480, to benefit at-risk children in Navajo Nation. Backpacks were assembled with school supplies by members’ spouses as a part of AAMA’s 76th Annual Conference in Tucson, Ariz.

“This is the second year AAMA’s Spouse Program teamed up with World Vision for this philanthropic event,” says Rich Walker, AAMA’s president and CEO. “We are especially grateful for the hard work of our members’ spouses and are proud of those who sponsored 340 backpacks, which is nearly 100 more than last year.”

“It was a truly great experience working with AAMA in hosting the SchoolTools event again this year,” added Mary Garcia, World Vision’s corporate relations director. “Now, hundreds of children in Navajo Nation have the necessary school supplies that better equip them to learn.”

Many homes in Navajo Nation lack the modern conveniences of electricity, running water or telephones. Additionally, there are no urban centers and most roads are unpaved.

The following AAMA members contributed to the SchoolTools event. The number of backpacks sponsored by each is noted in parentheses.

* Quanex Building Products (100)

* Sapa Extrusions (100)

* Terry and Jennifer Abels (20)

* Pella Corporation (20)

* Winco Manufacturing Company (20)

* YKK AP America (20)

* GED Integrated Solutions (15)

* Bulk Chemicals (10)

* Chris and Trish Habegger (10)

* Keymark Corporation (10)

* Scott and Deborah Warner (10)

* Steve and Amy Fronek (5)

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Association news: Architecture Minnesota annual video competition at the Walker Art Center Cinema on March 7

Videotect 3, Architecture Minnesota magazine’s third annual video competition, culminates in a high-energy, public screening event at the Walker Art Center Cinema on Thurs., March 7, 7 p.m.

Videotect 3’s Grand Prize and Honorable Mention winners and Viewers’ Choice finalists will be unveiled at this event, where the audience casts the final votes to determine the winner of the Viewers’ Choice Award. The event is a Walker Target Free Thursday Night program; attendees may pick up a free ticket at the museum’s Vineland Place entrance. Food and drink will be available in the cinema lobby before and after the show.

This year’s competition challenged entrants to imagine the City of the Future, and participants responded with visions bright and dark. In all, the contest drew 20 entries, from places as far away as China and Italy. Online voting ended Feb. 15, but the videos can still be viewed at architecturemn.com/am/videotect.

“We got sci-‐fi parodies with great messages, possibly the funniest death scene ever filmed, and an animated entry that imagines the U.S. dividing into two countries: The environmentally progressive Lower Canada to the north and the oil-­‐dependent Kingdom Come to the south,” says Architecture Minnesota editor Christopher Hudson. “We can’t wait to see the winners and finalists on the Walker big screen.”

WCCO’s Jason DeRusha will host the show, and helping present the awards, are Videotect 3 judges:
University of Minnesota School of Architecture head Renee Cheng,
developer Peter Remes of First & First
and filmmaker Zechariah Thormodsgaard of Gaardhouse, who won the Videotect 2 Grand Prize.

The competition was made possible by the generous support of its sponsors: AIA Minnesota, Target, Cuningham Group Architecture, RSP Architects, HGA Architects and Engineers, and AECOM.

Architecture Minnesota is the award-­‐winning magazine of the American Institute of Architects Minnesota. For more on Videotect 3, visit architecturemn.com.

Client news: Chicago Metallic seismic products help Marian Regional Medical Center

Opened in May 2012, Marian Regional Medical Center is one of the first California hospitals to use Chicago Metallic’s 1496 Seismic Perimeter Clip, as approved by California’s Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development (OSHPD).

Following the 1994 Northridge earthquake, California passed a law requiring higher seismic standards established by the OSHPD and the California Building Code. Meeting the most stringent of these criteria, Dignity Health built Marian Regional Medical Center, a new $210 million, four-story acute care facility.

Designed by Moon Mayoras Architects, Inc. and constructed by Kitchell, Marian Regional Medical Center’s exterior matches the California Mission-style of the neighborhood. “The appearance was very important to the local community,” emphasizes Tim Simons, project manager with Moon Mayoras. “The building is located within a residential community and was essential that it blended with the surrounding architecture.”

As part of Santa Barbara County’s healthy future, Simons reports that the local area residents already have welcomed the building as a landmark representing their community. The area’s agricultural landscape inspires the interior, designed Brandt Design Group Inc. The finishes, furnishings and artwork highlight cinnamon, pinot noir and sage green colors. Throughout the building, the new hospital focuses on cultivating patient care and creating comfort within a healing environment.

Doubling the size of the previous hospital, the new 191-bed, spans nearly 240,000 square feet. During an 18-month period, Martin Integrated installed Chicago Metallic’s 1200 Seismic Suspension System and innovative 1496 Seismic Perimeter Clip throughout the facility.

“Our 15/16-inch 1200 Seismic ceiling suspension systems are the industry standard for suspended ceilings, and the 1496 Seismic Perimeter Clip is the essential component that works behind the scenes to meet the International Code Council (ICC) seismic performance requirements,” says Chicago Metallic’s district manager Tom Prukop.

As an approved alternative construction method for all Seismic Design Categories (SDCs), Chicago Metallic’s 1496 Seismic Perimeter Clip attaches to a wall angle, main runner and cross-tees that support ceiling tiles. For the SDC D associated with Marian Regional Medical Center, the use of the International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) recognized, seismic perimeter clip may replace the 2-inch wall angle with a 15/16-inch wall angle and eliminate the need for spacer bars.

To gain OSHPD’s approval, Chicago Metallic provided detailed documentation including engineering analysis by Miyamoto International, Inc., an independent, internationally renowned structural and earthquake engineering firm.

Tyler Hovivian, project manager with Martin Integrated, explains, “Installing 2-inch wall angles is a nightmare, not just from the time and materials, but also from an aesthetic point-of-view. When an architect or designer looks at it, they see a large obtrusive angle [and an] unevenness in the drywall. The drywall has a stringent tolerance of no more than 1/8-inch variance. With the 2-inch wall angles, the drywall looks like it undulates. Chicago Metallic’s system is much more flexible and you don’t have to rework the drywall. They’ve cut out several steps for us.”

He continues, “Chicago Metallic’s 1496 Clip and 15/16-inch [1200] suspension system presented an extreme cost savings to both the owner and to us as the installing contractor. It’s a methodical, simple system that offers an opportunity for highly efficient labor and meets the criteria required by OSHPD. I estimate it’s three times more expensive to use the system prescribed by OSHPD and that Chicago Metallic’s approved alternate system is three to four times more efficient labor-wise. It’s so much faster and cost effective.”

Today, Marian Regional Medical Center is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the state and nation for low infection rates and patient safety. Contributing to ongoing safety, the facility and its site have been fitted with seismic instrumentation that sends real-time data to the California Geological Survey with the goals of providing early warning earthquake detection and optimizing buildings for the next generation.

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Marian Regional Medical Center; Santa Maria, Calif.; http://www.marianmedicalcenter.org

* Owner: Dignity Health; San Francisco; http://www.dignityhealth.org

* Architect of Record: Moon Mayoras Architects, Inc.; San Diego; http://www.moonmayoras.com/

* Interior Designer: Brandt Design Group Inc., Valley Center, Calif.; http://www.brandtdesigngroup.com

* Contractors: Construction manager: Kitchell, San Diego; http://www.kitchell.com

* Structural and earthquake engineering firm: Miyamoto International, Inc.; Sacramento, Calif.; http://www.miyamotointernational.com

* Installing contractor: Martin Integrated, Orange, Calif.; http://www.martinintegrated.com

* Ceiling system manufacturer: Chicago Metallic Corporation; Chicago; 1200 Seismic Suspension 15/16-inch Grid System with 1496 Seismic Perimeter Clip; http://www.chicagometallic.com

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Client news: Featured at Dscoop8 – Appleton Coated showcases Chris Hyde’s design, HP Indigo® Digital Press’ customization capabilities in “One of a Kind: PrintUtopia Digital”

Appleton Coated, LLC is a Bronze Partner and exhibitor at Dscoop8, a three-day, annual educational and networking conference for HP Graphic Arts customers to be held Feb. 21-23 in Nashville. Visitors to Appleton Coated’s Dscoop8 Solutions Showcase booth #645 are invited to receive a free copy of One of a Kind: PrintUtopia Digital, a new piece designed by Chris Hyde of Cipher Creative Group and printed entirely on an HP Indigo® 7000 Digital Press.

Considered by many as the “designer of Dscoop,” Hyde created One of a Kind to exemplify the personalized potential made possible by digital printing. The results yielded 12,000 unique covers — all printed digitally, in sequence, on the same press, on Utopia® coated papers and Curious Collection® papers.

A featured speaker in the marketing and creative sessions, Hyde will present: “Designers…the best kept secret for successful selling is in YOUR hands” on Feb. 22, “HP Indigo 7600 Special Features: Embossing, Raised Type, White Ink and more…” on Feb. 23 and “Beautiful Design, Now Let’s Change Everything! Using Variable Data to Produce Measurable Results” on Feb. 24. Attendees will receive on-site instruction and sample files showcasing the HP Indigo’s capabilities.

Appleton Coated’s One of a Kind guides readers to experience the many ways digital printing on Utopia and Curious Collection provides superb quality reproduction combined with the attention-getting appeal and versatility of variable data technology. Digitally printed on Utopia Two® (U2) and Curious Metallics, the promotion illustrates opaque white ink and other innovative techniques.

“In addition to being a Technology Partner with HP for their Web Inkjet Platforms, we are pleased to showcase how our papers perform on the Indigo as well,” says Ferkó X. Goldinger, Appleton Coated’s marketing manager. “The capabilities of the Indigo keep expanding the boundaries of printing and we’re delighted to have a variety of HP Indigo Certified papers that can spark the imagination.”

He continues, “There’s an exhilaration in being first; a thrill of discovering something new, something rare, something exclusively yours. One of a Kind captures this spirit. It celebrates the quirky, handcrafted pleasure of American artifacts and keepsakes. Many relate to the century-long heritage of Appleton Coated.”

Along with eye-catching icons and imagery, One of a Kind champions the power of printed customization supported with such statistics as: “In the retail market, personalization delivers a 20% response rate, almost 10 times that of static campaigns.”

Learn more about Dscoop8 by visiting its website, YouTube channel, Facebook page or following its Twitter account and #dscoop.

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Association news: It Takes a Village, Marketing through Volunteers and Advocates, March 4

Minnesota Do-Gooders Club hosts “It Takes a Village: Marketing through Volunteers and Advocates” on Mon., March 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Joule, 1200 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis. Series passes and individual event tickets are available at www.mndogooders.org.

Panelists include:
* John Capecci, communication consultant and trainer at Capecci Communications
* Jay Haapala, volunteer services manager at the Minnesota Children’s Museum
* Vince Opheim, float volunteer at the Minnesota Children’s Hospitals and Clinics
* Janene Riedeman, director of volunteer services at St. Cloud Hospital

“The people who contribute their labor, vision and spirit to nonprofit organizations are tremendous resources. These panelists discuss how to guide advocates to sharing the right messages,” says Minnesota Do-Gooders Club co-founder Wendy Ruyle, who also is co-owner of 5 by 5 Design, a strategic marketing, graphic design, and creative communications firm.

“We’re excited to have representatives from both sides of the equation on this panel: volunteers and coordinators. It’s sure to be an informative discussion,” adds co-founder Matthew Foster, who also owns of My favorite Matthew, a company that specializes in web design and development for nonprofits.

The second in its 2013 nonprofit marketing and communications series, the panel discussions continue each Monday through April 1, 2013. All six events will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Joule, 1200 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis. Series passes are available for $75. Individual tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Seating is limited. Tickets are transferable.

The next event in the series of Minnesota Do-Gooders Club panel discussions will be Mon., March 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m., “Media Mayhem: Managing Public and Press Relations,” with panelists Natascha Shawver with the League of Rural Voters, Quinton Skinner with the Guthrie Theater, Robin Smothers with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board and Heather West with Heather West Public Relations.

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Hamilton Wood Type intends to buy Formrite building in Two Rivers

Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum announces its intention to buy the former Formrite Tube Co. building. The facility is located at the entrance to the Business District overlooking Lake Michigan at 1816 10 St. in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.

Property owner, Dave Wage, signed a purchase agreement on Jan. 9, 2013 to sell the 83,000-square-foot 1950s-era, industrial building and real estate for $400,000, contingent upon city approvals. Feb. 9, Two Rivers’ Plan Commission members, City Council representatives other city officials toured the vacant Formrite factory building.

Established and managed by the Two Rivers Historical Society, Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum learned in late 2012 that it must vacate its current location at 1619 Jefferson St. by March 31, 2013. Since then, individuals, companies, clubs and associations have donated more than $200,000 toward moving costs. In addition, an anonymous donor has committed a matching grant of $150,000 toward the building’s purchase.

“We feel extremely positive about the next steps in the process,” says Jim Moran, the museum’s director. “Like us, Dave Wage is committed to keeping the museum in Two Rivers. His civic pride is well respected throughout the community. Dave was born here and Hamilton’s history here extends back to 1880.”

“I’m proud to play a part in preserving the museum’s rare, vast collection in Two Rivers, and to support its volunteers and staff who continue to bring the type, tools and presses to life,” says Wage.

“Owning a building of our own will provide a more secure future for the museum where we can better protect, maintain, organize and demonstrate this enormous and valuable collection,” explains Moran.

Two Rivers Historical Society’s board president, Jim Van Lanen, Sr., adds, “Hamilton not only will continue to serve as a historic icon in our community, it will remain a living legacy that we share with visitors from all across the globe.”

Contributions of time and money to support the museum’s move may be made online at http://www.woodtype.org/support.

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Client news: Tubelite announces expansion in Dallas/Fort Worth

 Tubelite Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of architectural aluminum storefront, entrance and curtainwall systems in the United States, has announced it will be expanding its operational footprint during the second quarter of this year with the establishment of a new regional facility in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The site selection is in process and will be greater than 25,000 square feet.

“We are extremely proud and excited to be expanding upon our already-established presence within the Texas and South Central market with this new facility,” says Ken Werbowy, president of Tubelite. “This new facility will allow us to provide even faster lead-times and damage-free shipments to our existing customers in the region through the use of on-site CNC machining for door and frame fabrication, as well as warehousing stock products.”

Existing client services personnel, who currently are working out of the company’s Mesquite, Texas offices, will relocate to the new facility where they will join new hires for the operation. To complement the investment and commitment to the region, the company has begun recruiting for additional sales and architectural specification positions to further assist their customers in the area.

Werbowy adds, “This expansion strengthens our current strategy and commitment to both our glazing contractor clients, as well as distributors in the region.”

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Client news: Chicago Metallic announces leadership promotions

James B. Moynihan promoted to vice president and general manager of North American operations

James B. Moynihan has been promoted to vice president and general manager of the Chicago Metallic® Corporation North America. Steve Noeth has been named as vice president of sales for North America, filling Moynihan’s previous role. Mark Campbell also has been promoted to vice president of operations for Chicago Metallic’s worldwide operations. Moynihan, Noeth and Campbell will work closely with Charles L. Jahn who has been appointed as chief executive officer of global operations, in addition to his continued position as chairman of the board.

Building on a legacy that began in 1893, Chicago Metallic is a global provider of architectural building products and services, including ceiling suspension systems, metal ceilings, acoustical and sustainable ceiling panels. Its manufacturing facilities and distribution channels are located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

James B. Moynihan, Vice President and General Manager – North America

Drawing from 23 years of experience in sales, Moynihan is well-versed in financial management, strategic planning, account development and customer relationship management. As Chicago Metallic’s vice president of sales for North America he managed direct sales and specialty agents and coordinated with those covering Central America, South America and China.

“Jim has done a tremendous job leading our sales organization. He brings a great focus on our customers and our premier service,” praises Jahn.

“I’m thrilled to be working with a company so rich in history and culture,” says Moynihan. “The company cares about my well-being and, in turn, I focus on the well-being of Chicago Metallic and its customers. The customers can feel the difference in our commitment to long-term partnerships.”

For the 15 years prior to joining Chicago Metallic, Moynihan worked at Allied Tube and Conduit® U.S. A subsidiary of Tyco International, the company manufactures electrical and metal products. While at the company, he earned regular promotions from his start as the northwest sales representative for the mechanical tube division to eventually, becoming director of sales overseeing two divisions with international operations. Other titles throughout his career have included general manager, business development manager and director of marketing.

Moynihan graduated with an M.B.A. from Indiana University. He also studied business administration for his bachelor’s degree with a major in marketing. He maintains his membership with the American Marketing Association. In his free time, Moynihan and his wife are involved with the athletic activities of their three children, as well as volunteers as an assistant coach for youth baseball, basketball and soccer.

 

Steve Noeth, Vice President of Sales – North America

In his new role as vice president of sales, Noeth will report to Moynihan and will manage the North American regional sales managers.

“He has contributed to the success of the sales organization and is respected by the sales organization, customers and his peers throughout the industry. Steve’s contributions have earned him this well-deserved promotion and we are lucky to have him as a part of the team,” says Moynihan.

Part of Chicago Metallic’s team for more than nine years, Noeth started with the company as a regional sales manager and most recently served as senior regional sales manager. Before joining Chicago Metallic, he studied at Kent State University then was hired by NCR Corporation. He worked in sales and management at NCR for 15 years, rising to become a company director.

 

Mark Campbell, Vice President of Operations – Worldwide

Throughout his 27-year career, Campbell has earned a reputation for his innovative leadership and technical know-how specific to engineering and operation disciplines. Since joining Chicago Metallic in 2005, he has progressed through core operational departments including director of new product development, business unit manager of specialty ceilings and vice-president of engineering for North America operations.

Now, as vice president of Chicago Metallic’s worldwide operations, Campbell is responsible for the company’s operations in North America, Europe and Asia. Jahn elaborates, “Working closely with me as part of the leadership team, Mark is charged with maximizing our global performance through business development, product development, manufacturing, continuous improvement and safety initiatives. His vision, leadership and asset optimization prove a winning combination.”

Earlier in his career, Campbell held various positions that provided general leadership across a variety of market sectors. His previous management experiences include industrial controls, acoustic barriers, automotive engine components and aerospace structures.

Academically, Campbell graduated with a Bachelor of Science in engineering from Bradley University and gained further education in executive management disciplines. When not working, he gives back to the community by volunteering in local hunger relief organizations and, when time allows, he runs marathons. He and his wife are raising children, who also are involved in charitable activities.

 

 

Charles L. Jahn, Chairman and CEO – Worldwide

Responsible for the Chicago Metallic’s overall worldwide operations, Jahn has worked with the company for more than 15 years including as director and chairman of the board. He says that he enjoys the enduring relationships created with customers and employees. Outside of the office, he volunteers with the Union League Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago.

“Our employees are friendly, caring people who are 100% committed to the customer,” says Jahn. “With pride in craftsmanship, commitment to customers and an eye on the future, we continue to benefit from a culture where people are valued above all else.”

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Association news: Beauty is a Beast, presented Feb. 25 by Minnesota Do-Gooders Club

Minnesota Do-Gooders Club hosts “Beauty is a Beast: Creating a Strong Visual Brand” on Mon., Feb. 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Joule, 1200 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis. Series passes and individual event tickets are available at www.mndogooders.org.

Panelists include:

* Andrew Blauvelt, chief of communications and audience engagement and curator of architecture and design at Walker Art Center, a national board member of AIGA and an elected member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale;

* Carlo Cuesta, principal at Creation in Common, an adjunct professor at University of Minnesota, and a presenter/workshop leader at events for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Minnesota Council for Nonprofits and the Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence;

* Scott Mikesh, principal at Scott Mikesh Creative, working with clients including for-profit and nonprofit organizations in health care, real estate, finance and education;

* Adam Turman, illustrator at Adam Turman, LLC, creating art for bands, music venues, record labels, clothing companies, fellow artists and collectors; and

* Mary Wickstrom, promotional merchandise specialist at AKA Merch Detective, HALO Branded Solutions and co-chair for the 2013 Mill City Farmers Market’s annual harvest dinner/fundraiser.

 

The first in its 2013 nonprofit marketing and communications series, the panel discussions continue each Monday through April 1, 2013. All six events will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Joule, 1200 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis. Series passes are available for $75. Individual tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Seating is limited. Tickets are transferable.

“Striking graphic design, photography, illustration and typography are the foundation for a memorable identity, but it takes discipline to get there and stay there,” says Minnesota Do-Gooders Club co-founder Wendy Ruyle, who also is co-owner of 5 by 5 Design, a strategic marketing, graphic design and creative communications firm.

“We’ve gathered several organizations that have found that focus to share their approach to maintaining a strong visual brand over the months and years,” adds co-founder Matthew Foster, who also owns of My favorite Matthew, a company that specializes in web design and development for nonprofits.

The next event in the series of Minnesota Do-Gooders Club panel discussions will be Mon., March 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m., “It Takes a Village: Marketing through Volunteers and Advocates,” with panelists John Capecci, author of Living Proof; Vince Opheim, Children’s Hospitals & Clinics; and Janene Riedeman, St. Cloud Hospital.

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Client news: The Blank Sheet Project Time Capsule launches for 2023

Celebrating the New Year, The Blank Sheet Project inspiration platform from Arjowiggins Creative Papers launches The Blank Sheet Project Time Capsule. The Blank Sheet Project defines its Time Capsule as a container — physical or digital — for storing a selection of objects or information representative of a time, buried for discovery in the future.

An initiative from Arjowiggins Creative Papers, headquartered in Paris, France, The Blank Sheet Project invites creative professionals from all areas of the arts and design to populate the Time Capsule with a personal vision of “Design and Creativity in 2023.” The only constraint is that each contribution must start with a blank sheet of paper, regardless of whether it ends up as an object, an image, a movie or another creative, artistic format.

Contributions can be submitted online at www.theblanksheetproject.com/timecapsule until June 30, 2013. The website gallery will remain live until December 2013 for participants and visitors to share the content with Facebook, Twitter and Weibo. At the end of 2013, the web submissions will be taken down and preserved by Arjowiggins Creative Papers for “rediscovery” in 2023.

Arjowiggins Creative Papers’ managing director, Jonathan Mitchell, says, “Like George Orwell’s ‘1984’ and the 1950’s silver jump-suited ‘21st Century,’ the Time Capsule will present an intriguing view of how we see our future and in the process, reveal something of our present. It is an exciting opportunity to inspire a next generation of creatives and even provide a catalyst for previously un-thought of innovations that with time could become reality.”

Once entries close at the end of June 2013, high-profile mentors will endorse those entries they identify as the most visionary among them. Events in the design capitals of the world will explore the topic of the future of design and will display contributions from The Blank Sheet Time Capsule. Arjowiggins Creative Papers will then care for the archives until it is time to revisit them a decade hence.

Appleton Coated shares and preserves The Blank Sheet Project’s Time Capsule message as the exclusive North American distributor for The Curious Collection of fine papers and Conqueror premium identity paper brand, both manufactured by Arjowiggins. Learn more about Appleton Coated’s innovative, sustainable and creative programs and products at AppletonCoated.com.

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