08.12.10 Association News

AAMA publishes update of industry-recognized voluntary specifications and test methods for sealants

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has published a compilation of standards, specifications and test methods for determining the performance of compounds, sealants and tapes used in the manufacture and installation of windows, sliding glass doors and curtain walls. AAMA leads the industry in providing guidance for the selection and application of sealants, a major contribution being published sealant test methods and specifications,” says Ken Brenden, AAMA technical services manager. “Currently, AAMA 800-08– sections of which are referenced in ASTM E2112-07, Standard Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights, and thus form the basis of the InstallationMasters™ program, is a document under constant review and update to reflect new technologies and new performance requirements.”

Originally released in 1986, AAMA 800, Voluntary Specifications and Test Methods for Sealants, has been revised and updated. The 2010 version of the document includes the following product specifications:
* Back bedding compounds
* Back bedding mastic glazing tapes
* Back bedding hot applied sealants
* Narrow joint seam sealers
* Exterior perimeter sealing compounds
* Non-drying sealants
* Expanded cellular glazing tapes

Sub-sections of AAMA 800-10 cover different classifications of back-bedding compounds and hot applied sealants, such as Type I and Type II compounds, both of which are intended to remain ductile and permit moderate movement without loss of bond. Type I is recommended for intermittent water contact, while Type II is recommended for extended water contact, but not continuous immersion. Group A and Group C back bedding compounds that are additionally intended to bond or adhere the glass to the substrate are covered in a new section. Both compounds cure relatively hard and stiff yet also permit limited movement. Group A sealants demonstrate peel adhesive failure, while Group C demonstrates predominately cohesive failure.

Other subsections define classifications of back bedding mastic type glazing tapes, which are 804.3 for tapes used in less severe back bedding and drop-in glazing applications such as residential and light commercial fenestrations, 806.3 for those used in high performance commercial fenestrations in which the tape is subjected to continuous pressure exerted from gaskets, and 807.3 for tapes used in commercial fenestrations in which the tape is not subjected to continuous pressure.

Performance requirements specified as applicable to the type of sealant or tape include visual screening, hardness, thin film integrity, peel and/or tensile adhesion, yield strength, compression/deflection and/or compression set, lap shear strength with exposure, slump, sag, vehicle migration, low temperature flexibility, staining (will not stain the substrate beyond the applied bond line) and water resistance.

Section 2 of AAMA 800-10 provides details on the various test methods indicated for determining compliance with these performance requirements and includes elaborations for each test concerning, as applicable, the materials required, specimen and/or substrate preparation, specimen conditioning and/or cure and exposure, procedural details, calculations and/or evaluation, and results reporting. The section is liberally illustrated with photos and diagrams of the test procedures and the foundational ASTM methods are referenced.

The final section, Laboratory Test Method Notes, offers tips for sealant sampling, optional cure/pre-cure/pre-conditioning methods, substrate preparation, dealing with gunnable sealants with spacer beads and mastic type tapes with spacer shims, test methods to determine compatibility with laminated glass and plastic glazing beads or setting blocks and test equipment alternatives and sources.

“The latest revision to the document features clarification of wording and updating of ASTM standard references to cite current editions, as well as including of an optional test for Type II Narrow Joint Seam Sealants,” says Rich Rinka (Momentive Performance Materials) chair of the AAMA 800 Maintenance Task Group, who revised the AAMA 800 document. “The test reduces the amount of material tested in the sag test, allowing for more accurate measurement of the flow of material. A new section on testing for slump and associated illustrative figures was also added.”

Voluntary Specifications and Test Methods for Sealants is available to members at a cost of $10 for download, $20 for paper copy and $25 for CD. Non-members may purchase the document at a cost of $25 for download, $50 for paper copy and $55 for CD. It is also included in AAMA’s Volume Set 1 (VOL-1) which is now available on CD at a savings of over 50% of the individual price of each document. To order AAMA 800-10, visit the AAMA Online Publication Store.

More information about AAMA and its activities can be found via the AAMA Media Relations page or at the newly updated website.

08.12.10 Client News

Adams Magnetic offers VAC high-performance nanocrystalline cores

Through a strategic partnership with VACUUMSCHMELZE (VAC) GmbH & Co KG of Hanau, Germany; Adams Magnetics Products Company becomes one of the first distributors to serve small to mid-size U.S. companies.

Adams will provide customers with technical and commercial support, as well as U.S.-based inventory for nanocrystalline cores, chokes, current sensors, current transformers and power transformer products. Adams offers VAC’s industry-leading cores and components to an expanding U.S. market seeking nanocrystalline inductive materials for energy metering and energy conversion.

“VAC products are ideal for customers requiring higher energy efficiencies, higher operating temperatures, superior attenuation, smaller package sizes, enhanced shock and vibration, and zero magneto restriction,” says Adams’ national accounts manager, Ron Flores.

Flores explains that VAC nanocrystalline cores achieve permeability values greater than 100,000, which is 10 to 20 times greater than ferrite material solutions. The nanocrystalline core material has Curie temperature of 600ºC. VAC cores also allow saturation induction of 1.2 Tesla compared to only 0.4 Tesla for ferrite material. VAC core losses are typically 50 percent lower than the losses of ferrite compositions.

The linearity of VAC’s material provides the accuracy necessary to meet energy-metering requirements of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for energy metering. For energy conversion, VAC’s material is increasingly used for high-frequency applications such as switched mode power supplies (SMPS), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), adapters, AC/DC converters, welding equipment and solar inverters. Other applications for VAC’s cores and inductive components include variable speed drives, battery chargers, welding equipment, HVAC, filters, automotive and aerospace.

About VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG
VACUUMSCHMELZE (VAC), based in Hanau, Germany, designs, produces and markets advanced materials, including magnetic materials, and related products. In 1914, the first vacuum furnace laid the foundation for today’s VACUUMSCHMELZE. Industrial vacuum melting techniques for alloys have been in operation since 1923. VAC today operates in more than 40 countries, has annual sales of approximately 340 million Euros and is the holder of over 600 patents. The company is among the world’s most innovative developers of advanced industrial materials. VAC’s custom solutions are developed in close collaboration with the customer, reflecting the company’s expertise in materials and state-of-the-art production technology. VAC Sales USA, LLC is responsible for the sales and marketing efforts of the Vacuumschmelze products in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Find out more at www.vacuumschmelze.com.

About Adams Magnetic Products Co.
Adams Magnetic Products Co. offers a complete line of magnetic cores and accessories including Ferroxcube, EPCOS, MMG/Neosid, Micrometals-Arnold, and other product lines including VAC USA and more. For more than 50 years, Adams has delivered a wide range of magnetic products to the nation’s manufacturers. Adams stocks a full selection of magnetic products, from 3mm pot cores to 55mm E cores, to 500mm accelerator ring cores and offers gapping and machining services. To learn more, please visit www.adamsmagnetic.com, or call 800-747-7543.

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08.11.10 Client News

Tubelite’s Therml=Block doors manufactured with EcoLuminum recycled aluminum

Contributing to environmental and energy-efficiency goals, Tubelite Inc. offers Therml=Block™ door products with thermal barriers. These insulated doors and frames are manufactured using EcoLuminum™, a high recycled-content aluminum billet composition featuring environmentally-friendly finishes.

Therml=Block entrances dramatically reduce the transfer of hot and cold temperatures, block interior frost build-up and can be installed quickly,” says Mary Olivier, Tubelite’s marketing manager. She explains, “The door and frame utilize an I-shaped thermal strut reinforced with 25% nylon fiber. When matched with high-performance glass, Tubelite’s Therml=Block entrance systems dramatically improve performance in all categories, including U-factor and CRF. In addition, each assembled extrusion must pass a shear test of 1,000-pound minimum.”

The doors are available in both 4-inch Medium Stile and 5-inch Wide Stile. There also are options for a 4-inch, mid-rail and rabbet stiles for continuous hinge application. The meeting stile on a pair of doors includes Tubelite’s improved, adjustable astragal and standard weathering. The aluminum, thermal doorframe’s exterior face displays a 2-inch sightline and 4.5-inch depth. This new line can be ordered with Tubelite’s standard and custom, anodized and paint colors.

“The door and frames’ thermally-broken construction allows for different finishes to match both exterior and interior color schemes,” says Olivier. She adds that Tubelite’s painted finishes are applied and controlled in an environmentally effective manner. For low-maintenance durability, its eco-friendly anodize finishes send 90% less waste to landfills than traditional anodizing processes.

Because each profile extruded for Therml=Block door products is manufactured using Tubelite’s EcoLuminum, it contains a minimum of 80% reclaimed aluminum. Special requests for even higher recycled content can be provided, up to and including meeting specifications requiring 100% reclaimed aluminum.

Tubelite’s Therml=Block door products join the company’s other energy-saving products, which include the Therml=Block 300ES Curtainwall. These curtainwall and entrance systems can be paired with Tubelite’s daylight control systems, such as Max/Block™ Sunshade and aluminate™ Light Shelf. To learn more about Tubelite’s products and specific performance data, please visit www.tubeliteinc.com.
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08.10.10 Client News

University of Minnesota’s Fairview Riverside renovation relies on Wausau’s psychiatric windows

Fairview Behavioral Services serves Minnesota as the largest, hospital-based mental health and chemical dependency program in the state. Located at the Riverside campus of University of Minnesota Medical Center (UMMC), Wausau Windows and Wall Systems‘ psychiatric windows were selected to maintain patient safety, promote wellness and maintain a similar visual profile, while updating the building’s energy efficiency.

UMMC Fairview Behavioral Services’ facility renovation was designed by BWBR Architects of St. Paul, Minn. “Privacy, security, aesthetics” were the three key considerations in selecting the window manufacturer.

“BWBR helped the owner adapt their existing Behavioral Care space from a dated and inefficient unit to contemporary model for behavioral care,” explains Rick Dahl, AIA, principal at BWBR. “Staff observation sight lines were improved, group meeting spaces were enhanced, and the general layout and finishes de-stigmatized the space for the patient and staff’s benefit.

“The details make the difference,” Dahl continues. As an example he notes “how the integrated security glazing is much more patient-friendly than the previous — scratched and hazy — polycarbonate security panels, which had been visibly screwed onto the former window frames. The goal is to make the security measures seem to disappear and result is a much more dignified environment for the patients. Additionally, the new windows allow patients and staff to enjoy the spectacular Mississippi River and University of Minnesota views, while removing the worry of damage to the windows or injury to the patient due to abusive behaviors.”

The windows selected for UMMC Fairview Behavioral Services are operable and have 5/8-inch, between-glass, alabaster-colored blinds. This helps minimize maintenance, as well as reduce the potential dangers of exposed cords and slats, while helping managing privacy and light. For safety, concealed hinges and tamper-resistant locks secure the opening during normal operating conditions. In the event of an emergency, the operable windows allow rescue personnel to enter the building or to open a series of units for rapid fresh air circulation.

Wausau configured the units with three lites per bay to resemble the previous look of the medical facility. The 8-x4-foot units were factory-fabricated and factory-glazed to control quality, ensuring the intended performance and streamlining installation, according to Craig Hall of W.L. Hall Company, the project’s glazing contractor.

During the window renovation and installation, patients occupied the building, but were relocated to secured areas during the window replacement process. The glazing contracting team worked closely with the building team and medical staff to minimize disruptions.

As general contractor, RJM Construction’s scope of work included the complete tear-out of existing space and subsequent reconstruction into a short-stay surgery center. Renovated in six phases throughout 24 months, the last in-patient phase was completed early in the summer of 2010.

In total, W.L. Hall will install 157 total units of Wausau’s 3250-DT Series. Each is security-glazed with laminated glass and a low-E coating for energy efficiency and impact resistance. If a patient strikes or throws an object against the window, energy must be transferred sequentially through hardware, window substrates, anchorage and frames.

Testing is recommended to validate security of the total window system in mental health care facilities and areas. Such tests are conducted using 100- to 200-pound shot-filled bags (approximating the density and deformation characteristics of the human body), dropped from various heights. The design employed at Fairview Behavioral Services has been in successful use for more than 20 years, on scores of institutions nationwide.

Depending on the level of supervision provided, as well as furnishings and equipment in the patient spaces, other design criteria might apply. Seldom will standard windows fitted with safety glass or polycarbonate prove sufficient. Codes and standards vary widely with jurisdiction, and further consultation with hospital staff is recommended.

Wausau’s psychiatric grade windows invite natural light into every room. Even during Minnesota’s freezing winter months, the units’ low-e glass, dual glazing and low-conductance thermal barrier keep patients comfortable in their rooms. These windows meet the industry’s most stringent testing for wind loads; air infiltration, water and condensation resistance; and thermal performance. The windows’ aluminum framing was finished by Linetec in dark bronze anodize with matching metal trim and panning to complete the clean look of the renovated building.

“While patient safety remains a primary consideration in psychiatric applications, many health care facilities are seeking to create a more home-like and healing atmosphere with natural light and unrestricted views to the outside,” says Lisa May, Wausau’s health care market manager. “UMMC Fairview Behavioral Services provides a nice example of thoughtfully renovating spaces to promote wellbeing and well-designed facilities.”

To learn more about Wausau’s psychiatric windows and its other products for health care facilities please contact Lisa May at healthcare@wausauwindow.com, call 877-678-2983, or visit www.wausauwindow.com.

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Behavioral Health Center, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview Riverside Campus
2450 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis
* Owner: Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis
* Architect: BWBR Architects, Inc.; St. Paul, Minn.
* General contractor: RJM Construction; headquarters in St. Louis Park, Minn.
* Glazing contractor: W.L. Hall Company; Hopkins, Minn.
* Glazing systems – manufacturer: Wausau Window and Wall Systems; Wausau, Wis.; 3250DT Series psychiatric window units
* Glazing systems – finisher: Linetec, Wausau, Wis.; dark bronze anodize

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08.06.10 Client News

G. Bowie and Associates serves Southeast as Tubelite representative

Tubelite Inc. announces G. Bowie and Associates as its manufacturer’s representative in Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee. Drawing from more than 30 years of experience in commercial building products and services, the G. Bowie team works closely with architects, contractors, consultants, property managers, building owners and developers throughout the Southeast region.

Based in Nashville, Tenn., company founder Gary Bowie is joined by Hunt Dickson. They serve as knowledgeable, educational and technical resources on building enclosure products, including Tubelite’s storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylight control systems.

All of Tubelite’s architectural products are manufactured using EcoLuminum™ a high recycled-content aluminum billet composition featuring environmentally-friendly finishes. Recycled content, low-emitting materials, daylighting and views, thermal comfort and energy efficiency are key criteria where Tubelite’s products can contribute to projects pursuing certification through the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Rating System.

“Along with its environmental leadership, we’re pleased to represent the company’s dependable products, durable finishes and Damage Free Guarantee delivery,” says Bowie. “Tubelite is a user-friendly, well-organized, good company with a history of success. Its products and people are well-known in the Midwest, and we’re glad to support their reach and reputation across the Southeast.”

In addition to Tubelite, G. Bowie and Associates has a long history representing high-performance products from Wausau Window and Wall Systems and from other manufacturers.

To learn more about Tubelite’s products and connect with its local representatives, please visit www.tubeliteinc.com.

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08.05.10 Client News

Linetec offers on-site, environmentally-sensitive repair and restoration for aluminum finishes

Linetec’s Field Service team offers a new, environmentally-responsible coating system for on-site repair and restoration of architectural aluminum products’ finishes. The innovative formulation of TRINAR® Aqua air dry system (ADS) coating was developed in partnership with AkzoNobel. This new, on-site finishing option from Linetec helps preserve commercial and residential properties’ green goals, as well as performance and aesthetics.

The water-based TRINAR® Aqua ADS was created to meet the interior specifications for the Green Seal® Standard and the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System, offering very low-VOC (volatile organic compound) content.

As the nation’s largest paint and anodize finisher, and the largest independent architectural finisher, Linetec draws from nearly 30 years of experience in applying low- and no-VOC architectural finishes. These include the company’s on-site repair and restoration, high-performance paint coatings, as well as eco-friendly anodize, fluoropolymer powder and liquid PVDF finishes, which are among the highest-performing painted coatings available.

As a fluoropolymer finish, Linetec’s application of TRINAR® Aqua ADS meets weathering requirements of AAMA 2605, the most stringent specification for architectural coatings. Finishes of this quality are the most resistant to humidity, color change, chalk, gloss loss and natural weathering of any coating available today.

Whether in the factory or in the field, Linetec’s staff complies with environmental regulations and green building goals. For projects in most jurisdictions requiring additional certifications, the company’s Field Service team is trained and licensed to meet their local needs. In addition, the team partners with owners, managers, contractors and manufacturers to maintain the criteria outlined by LEED. According to the LEED IEQ Credit 4.2: Low Emitting Materials – Paints and Coatings, architectural paints and coatings applied to the interior must not exceed the VOC content limits in the Green Seal Standard. Along with the paint, any primer and cleaner used also must fall within the LEED guidelines.

“Right now, there is no verification that once a project has been certified under LEED for New Construction that its touch-up, repairs and future renovations will be conducted in accordance with the rating system’s objectives,” says Dale Robinson, Linetec’s field service manager. “Unless the owner seeks a separate certification for LEED for Commercial Interiors, ensuring LEED-compatible, on-site finishing is unlikely.”

Beyond LEED, Linetec notes that more communities and individuals are voicing their concerns about the chemicals and particulates used in restoring and renovating their homes, schools, offices and public spaces. Robinson continues, “Consider such examples as preservation projects with historical artifacts, health care facilities with sensitive medical equipment and patients with compromised immune systems, residential and office towers with occupants that are reluctant to be relocated during renovations. These are exactly the types of projects where property owners and managers should insist on finishing applicators that are certified in environmentally-responsible practices.”

Architects, building owners and other professionals engaged in green building practices can learn more about the role of finishes and thermal barrier systems by visiting Linetec’s online Architectural Reference Center at www.linetec.com or calling 888-717-1472.

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08.04.10 Event News

Hamilton Wood Type expands Wayzgoose weekend, adds workshops for educators

Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum‘s second annual Wayzgoose conference has added a two-day workshop, Nov. 3-4, and other program highlights for educators during the Nov. 5-7 event in Wisconsin.

Created for those who teach and work in printing studios, the Wayzgoose educators’ sessions will share practical tips for attracting students, collaborating with artists and setting up a shop. Special presentations during the advance, two-day workshop are scheduled to include:
* Claus Maywald and Sachi Tschakert, Gutenberg Museum: Pedagogy of printing and practical binding methods for teachers
* Sandro Berra with Silvio Antiga, Tipoteca Italiana: Design considerations for Tipoteca and the creation of a working museum
* April Sherriden, Columbia College Chicago: DIY printing – Studio considerations for shop managers
* Jim Sherraden, Hatch Show Print: Internships as a teaching method and the use/preservation of legacy collections

In addition to educators, participants in the 2010 Wayzgooze weekend on Nov. 5-7 are anticipating tours, hands-on workshops, networking and presentations by:
* David Shields of University of Texas-Austin: Rob Roy Kelly Collection
* Nick Sherman of The Woodtyper: Wood type in the digital age
* Paul Gehl of the Newberry Library: The William Page Specimen catalogs and discussion of Chromatic fonts
* Sandro Berra, Tipoteca Italiana: Preservation of printing history
* Claus Maywald, Gutenberg Museum: Type specimen books of the Gutenberg Library
* Juliet Shen: Update on the Lushootseed alphabet wood font

Jim Sherraden, Hatch Show Print, will provide the Saturday night featured presentation on Nov. 6.

Wayzgoose traditionally was a dinner given by an apprentice to fellow workers at which the goose was the principal dish. Reflecting this spirit of camaraderie, Hamilton Wood Type’s staff welcoming a wider range of participants to the winter event.

Registration fees are:
$150 for Nov. 5-7, Wayzgooze weekend;
$200 for Nov. 3-7, Educators’ Workshop plus Wayzgooze weekend;
$75 for Nov. 3-4, Educators’ Workshop only.
Capacity is limited.

To register for these and other upcoming events, please contact Jim Moran, museum director, at 920-794-6272, jim.moran@woodtype.org, or visit the website.

Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum’s upcoming events include:

10th Anniversary Commemorative Poster Exhibit
August 14 – September 26
August 28, 4:30 p.m., reception and “Typeface” screening
St. Mary’s University, Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries, Winona, Minn.

Celebrating the museum’s 10th anniversary, these original poster designs were created in 2009 by letterpress printers and designers from across the country and specially selected by the museum’s directors for this commemorative exhibition. A partial list of printers includes Dennis Ichiyama, Richard Zauft, Nick Sherman Bill Moran and Jim Moran.

For more information about the exhibit and reception, please call St. Mary’s University at 507-457-1652.

Pre-Wayzgoose Workshop for Educators
November 3-4, Workshop
registration closes October 15 or as soon as capacity is confirmed
$75 registration fee
($25 discount offered for those participating in the full Wayzgoose weekend event)
hotel accommodations can be made at the Lighthouse Inn

Wed., Nov. 3
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Claus Maywald and Sachi Tschakert, Gutenberg Museum: Pedagogy of printing and practical binding methods for teachers
12:30 – 2 p.m., Lunch
2-4 p.m., Sandro Berra with Silvio Antiga, Tipoteca Italiana: Design considerations for Tipoteca and the creation of a working museum
4-5 p.m., Walking tour of the museum and print studio
Hands-on printing in the studio
7 p.m., Dinner

Thurs., Nov. 4
10 a.m.-12 p.m., April Sherriden, Columbia College Chicago: DIY printing – Studio considerations for shop managers
12 – 2 p.m., Lunch
2-4 p.m., Jim Sherraden, Hatch Show Print: Internships as a teaching method and the use/preservation of legacy collections
4-5 p.m., Hands-on press demonstration with Jim Sherraden, Hatch Show Print
7 p.m., Dinner at the Courthouse, Manitowoc

Fri., Nov. 5
Open museum and print studio
Optional day trip to Kohler Museum, Kohler, Wisconsin

Second Annual Wayzgoose Conference
November 5-7, Conference
$150 registration fee,
registration closes as soon as capacity is confirmed
hotel accommodations can be made at the Lighthouse Inn

Fri., Nov. 5
5 p.m., Check-in begins
Open museum with printing and type cutting demonstrations
8-9:30 p.m., David Shields of University of Texas-Austin: Rob Roy Kelly Collection
9:30-10:30 p.m., Nick Sherman of The Woodtyper: Wood type in the digital age
10:30 p.m., Live music/D.J. and drinks

Sat., Nov. 6
9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m., Attendees will rotate between four, repeating workshops
* Paul Gehl of the Newberry Library: The William Page Specimen catalogs and discussion of Chromatic fonts
* Sandro Berra, Tipoteca Italiana: Preservation of printing history
* Claus Maywald, Gutenberg Museum: Type specimen books of the Gutenberg Library
* Hands-on letterpress demonstration

6 p.m., Bar opens
7 p.m., Dinner at the Light House Inn

7:30-8 p.m., Juliet Shen: Update on the Lushootseed alphabet wood font
8-9:30 p.m., Jim Sherraden, Hatch Show Print
9:30-10:30 p.m., Roundtable

Sun., Nov. 7
9 a.m.-12 p.m., Print swap and sale
Norb Brylski: Demonstrates cutting of wood type

Lushootseed Wood Font
August

As the new academic year starts, Hamilton Wood Type will deliver the first-ever Lushootseed wood font to the Tulalip tribal schools in Washington state. Native Americans living in the area are attempting to restore this 500-year-old language to everyday use and to preserve the phonetic alphabet that was created in the 1960s.

Using a digital alphabet drawn Seattle-based designer Juliet Shen, Hamilton Wood Type cut a new wood font of the Lushootseed alphabet. Hamilton also is creating a series of instructional posters and providing tabletop letterpress printing equipment. This will allow the students to experience and “manipulate” the letterforms of their language. Read more here.

Type Library Loan
In 2010, Hamilton Wood Type established the Type Library Loan Program to share its collection with universities and other educational institutions. Because Hamilton’s collection encompasses more than 1.5 million pieces of type, it has the ability to provide simultaneous loans. To learn more, please contact Jim Moran, museum director, at 920-794-6272, jim.moran@woodtype.org

Girls of the Globe Pin-Up Calendar Collection Continues
Through December
$50.00 for each limited edition print

Each month, Hamilton Wood Type prints “Girls of the Globe” featuring a lovely lady from the Globe Printing plate collection. Her calendar page is available for sale at the Etsy store. Previous pin-ups will remain available as long as supplies last. Other limited edition prints are offered at the Etsy story and directly through Hamilton Wood Type.

Matthew Carter’s “Van Lanen Latin”
Through 2013
$50.00 for a single use
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Matthew Carter’s first typeface designed specifically for wood, now is offered in a digital version, exclusively available from Hamilton Wood Type through 2013. “Van Lanen Latin,” named in honor of Jim Van Lanen, Sr., founder of the printing museum, was unveiled at Hamilton Wood Type’s 2009 Wayzgoose. See the June feature article in Eye magazine.

Other activities and events featuring Hamilton Wood Type’s leaders and volunteers include:

Bill Moran at The Gutenberg Museum
Through September 30
Exhibition at the Druckladen: Letterbugs and Other Insects

One of the oldest museums of printing in the world, The Gutenberg Museum in Germany, has purchased original prints featuring typographic insects by Hamilton Wood Type’s artistic director, Bill Moran. As a featured guest of the museum, Moran’s “big type bugs” exhibit posters will be on display through September and become part of the museum’s permanent collection. See small sample of Moran’s “type bugs.”

“Typeface” The Movie
Nov. 6, Silver Spring Civic Center and Veterans Plaza, Maryland; part of the Pyramid Atlantic Book Arts Fair

Kartemquin Film’s “Typeface” documentary showcases the successes and challenges facing Hamilton Wood Type. Directed by Justin Nagan, the one-hour film is being shown throughout the year and throughout the world.

Representatives from Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum occasionally join the filmmakers for panel discussion. Limited-edition posters, created by designers from across the U.S., were printed at Hamilton and are available for sale through Kartemquin’s “Typeface” online store.

The one-hour documentary film is being screened around the world and now, can be purchased for individual viewing on the small screen. Along with extra scenes, the first 1,000 DVD copies include a limited-edition poster, designed by Hamilton Wood Type’s artistic director, Bill Moran, and printed at the museum in Two Rivers, Wis. Order online.

About Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum
Hamilton Wood Type began producing type in 1880 and within 20 years became the largest provider in the United States. Today, volunteers of the Two Rivers Historical Society preserve this legacy and host educational demonstrations, field trips, workshops and offer opportunities with this vast wood type collection. The museum also illustrates antique printing technologies including the production of hot metal type, hand-operated printing presses, tools of the craft and rare type specimen catalogs.

Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum is located at 1619 Jefferson St., Two Rivers, WI 54241. In addition to the special events, the museum is open from May to October, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. Those planning to visit during these normal hours of operation are encouraged to call ahead, 920-794-6272.
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08.02.10 Association News

AAMA offers new FenestrationMasters professional certification

AAMA is launching a new nationwide program for professionals in the window, door, skylight, curtain wall, storefront and sloped glazing industries during the GlassBuild America show held in Las Vegas, Sept. 14-16. The AAMA FenestrationMasters™ program offers training content based on consensus-based AAMA standards.

To gain the AAMA FenestrationMasters professional certification, coursework is accessed through MyWindowClass.com, which is owned and operated by the National Glass Association. The online education format allows professionals to complete the required coursework at their own pace and convenience, simply through access to any computer with an Internet connection.

Individuals pursuing FenestrationMasters certification will complete a set of required courses and then must successfully complete the FenestrationMasters certification exam. The required coursework that must be completed in order to gain certification covers a wide range of subject matters including performance standards, product and material types and code requirements. AAMA’s InstallationMasters™ training program is also available as a separate training curriculum and professional certification via MyWindowClass.com and covers residential and light commercial installation techniques and best practices.

“AAMA was established in 1936 and we’ve made it a priority over our history to write standards and influence codes,” says Rich Walker, AAMA president and CEO. “Given this solid foundation of expertise, we feel it is a natural progression to offer coursework and a certification program educating industry professionals in not only the issues affecting the industry but also in some of the very issues that AAMA has helped to influence.”

“Our goal, through the FenestrationMasters program, is to help companies to differentiate their business and increase their credibility by offering their customers the benefit of employees who have gained a well-rounded education on the fenestration industry,” says Janice Charletta, AAMA association services director.

Demonstrations of the FenestrationMasters program will be presented at GlassBuild America in booth 1751. The industry consensus standards on which the FenestrationMasters training is based are available for purchase through the AAMA online Publications Store.

Please contact Angela Dickson, AAMA marketing manager, for more information regarding the FenestrationMasters program. More information about AAMA and its activities can be found via the AAMA Media Relations page or at the newly updated website, www.aamanet.org.
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07.30.10 Association News

Plumbing Manufacturers Institute hosts 2010 Fall Meeting

The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) will host its 2010 Fall Meeting, Oct. 3-6, at the Liaison Capitol Hill, located in downtown Washington, D.C. This year’s meeting will revolve around the theme “Taking Charge of Change.”

The PMI Fall Meeting will kick off with an opening keynote by pilot, author and adventurer, Lane Wallace. Her program, entitled “Taking Charge: Strength Through Adversity” will show attendees how they can pursue an adventurous path in life.

Other speakers include Suzanne Fisher of Pratt Industries, who will provide an overview of changing international trends in sustainability. The Fair Trade Issue Committee Meeting will feature Terry Miller from the Heritage Foundation and Elise Owen from ANSI who will present on U.S. industrial challenges in China related to conformity assessment. Guest speakers from the U.S. Department of Commerce will round out the Fair Trade meeting.  During the Member Services Committee Meeting, crisis communications expert Marty Boyer will offer strategies on how to survive and thrive in the midst of a media firestorm.

Yvonne Orgill from the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (U.K.) will make a presentation along with invited guests Gunther Schieweck of IAPMO R&T Germany, Ken Tomihiro from the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating, and Tim Fisher of the Plumbing Products Industry Group at the International Plumbing Forum. The Bathroom Manufacturers Association’s technical director, Christian Taylor-Hamlin, will also present during the meeting.

Echoing the meeting theme, the keynote speaker is retired U.S. Marine Corps. General Anthony Zinni. A retired four-star general and a former commander in chief of U.S. Central Command, Zinni is an expert in leadership and what it takes to lead change, whether it is on the battlefield or in the boardroom.

As the Liaison Capitol Hill is located only two blocks from Capitol Hill, PMI will offer Hill visits at the conclusion of the Fall Meeting. Attendees are encouraged to allow enough time to visit their state representatives and take this opportunity to let their voices be heard.

For more information about PMI’s semi-annual meetings or to register, visit www.pmihome.org or call 847-481-5500.

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07.29.10 Association News

AAMA Publishes Life Cycle and Anchorage Documents

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has published documents relating to fenestration anchorage and life cycle testing.

AAMA 910-10, Voluntary “Life Cycle” Specifications and Test Methods for AW Class Architectural Windows and Doors is a specification and test method intended to model, through accelerated testing, the normal wear that can be expected during the life of a typical architectural window or door product.

“Since its introduction more than 20 years ago, the AAMA 910 ‘Life Cycle’ testing specification for AW Class windows and doors has been widely accepted by industry consultants and the specifying community,” says Ken Brenden, AAMA technical services manager. “With the advance of technology, along with two decades of experience and test data from a variety of materials, this specification and test method has been updated to reflect the changing needs of the marketplace, such as longer warranty periods, sustainable design, more durable finishes and increasingly more stringent code requirements.”

The newly created AAMA TIR-A-14-10 Fenestration Anchorage Guidelines serves as a companion document to AAMA 2501 (Voluntary Guideline for Engineering Analysis of Window and Sliding Glass Door Anchorage Systems) and offers engineering rules and guidelines in the design of anchorage fasteners for windows and doors. The document provides an overview of the issues that must be addressed during anchorage design and analysis.

Brenden states, “In the window and door industry, the type of available anchoring systems are just as varied and numerous as the different types and configurations of available windows. No matter which anchor system is utilized, the principle engineering methodology does not change.”

Voluntary “Life Cycle” Specifications and Test Methods for AW Class Architectural Windows and Doors is available to members at a cost of $10 for download, $20 for paper copy and $25 for CD. Non-members may purchase the document at a cost of $25 for download, $50 for paper copy and $55 for CD. To order AAMA 910, visit the AAMA Online Publication Store.

Fenestration Anchorage Guidelines is available to members at a cost of $10 for download, $20 for paper copy and $25 for CD. Non-members may purchase the document at a cost of $25 for download, $50 for paper copy and $55 for CD. To order AAMA TIR-A-14-10, visit the AAMA Online Publication Store.

To learn more about AAMA, visit the newly updated website at www.aamanet.org.