Keith Lindberg named as regional sales manager at Wausau, celebrates 25th anniversary

Wausau Window and Wall Systems promoted Keith Lindberg to Regional Sales Manager. He works closely with building owners, architects, general contractors and glazing contractors. His sales territory includes California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, northern New Jersey, and New York City.

Keith Lindberg

This summer, Lindberg celebrates 25 years with Wausau. His previous management roles involved leading the Technical Services, Engineering and Project Management teams. Most recently, he served as Regional Engineered Sales Manager. In this role, he oversaw estimating and other sales support for Wausau’s engineered products to customers in the nation’s largest cities and markets.

Lindberg has contributed to such notable projects as the Sears Headquarters in Schaumburg, Ill.; the First Bank Tower, now known as Capella Tower, in Minneapolis; and three of the Riverside South development’s towers in New York City. In addition to the high-rises of these major cities, he has experience with dozens of schools, colleges, government centers and hospitals, such as Santa Clara Hospital in San Jose, Calif.

“For the health care market, Wausau’s psychiatric windows are an obvious fit for providing safe, healing environments,” says Lindberg. “Visuline windows are a great match for any number of building applications. Available as part of the Advantage by Wausau standard products, they provide high thermal performance and high value. Standard products also are available on an accelerated delivery schedule, as is our SuperWall, which can ship in three weeks. For easy-to-install, floor-to-ceiling and multi-story spans, our window wall and unitized curtainwall systems also are popular choices.”

Along with smooth installation, Lindberg notes that aesthetic and environmental options are important considerations. “Not only can we finish our window, door and curtainwall products in 30,000 different colors, we also can manufacture sun shades and light shelves to match. The finishes are durable, low-maintenance and eco-friendly. Beneath the finish, the aluminum framing can be specified with recycled content, coupled with high-performance glass and thermal barriers to maximize energy efficiency.”

Whether working one-on-one with a glazing contractor or delivering a continuing education presentation at an architectural office, Lindberg cheerfully shares his knowledge. Setting him on this successful career path, he earned a degree in mechanical design from Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, Wis.

Lindberg’s first job after graduation was in sales and engineering at Imperial Industries, a Wisconsin-based company that designs and manufactures industrial storage tanks. He went on to join Wausau Window and Wall Systems as a draftsman and to ascend through the company as die design manager, engineering manager, technical services manager and director of engineering.

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AAMA Western Region Spring Meeting Tackles Key Industry Issues

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) held the 2010 Western Region Spring Meeting on May 5-6 in Oakland, Calif., featuring several industry experts discussing the current economic outlook, updates to California building codes and other issues directly affecting the Western region of the U.S.

According to Rich Walker, AAMA president and CEO, “The Western region faces very specific codes and regulations; therefore, it is imperative to keep members up to date on activities within these states. The lab tour and speakers at this spring’s event enable attendees to focus on the future of their businesses in order to look ahead and plan accordingly.”

The meeting began with a tour of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, which is a member of the national laboratory system supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through its Office of Science. Berkeley Lab has a façade test lab facility in which switchable electrochromic windows are tested for the purpose of studying engineering as well as occupant response. The tour included a discussion of new trends in building energy efficiency. Future ENERGY STAR® criteria was discussed, as phase two of the criteria is expected in early 2013. According to lab representatives, the response to DOE’s Highly-Insulating (R-5) Window Volume Purchase Program exceeded expectations, which is surprising given that R-5 performing products comprise only one percent of the current market.

David Weightman, from the California Energy Commission, provided an update on California Green Initiatives. Guided by research performed by the California Energy Commission’s Public Interest Energy Research, its initiatives include more stringent building code standards, and promotion of the first statewide green building code in California earlier this year. Weightman also discussed an enhanced skylight modeling and validation project, the aim of which is to establish accurate simulation methods for skylight candlepower distributions applicable to various locations, climates and skylight types.

Ryan Schmidt (project manager, Heschong Mahone Group) reviewed the California Code Change Proposals, both in the residential and commercial sectors. Schmidt gave a preview of industry participation opportunities in the 2011 California building energy efficiency standard (Title 24). The objective is for all California residential construction to achieve zero net energy by 2020.

Dr. Esamel Adibi (director, Economic Research, Chapman University) provided details from The Chapman University Economic Forecast, detailing the effects of the economic downturn on all sectors of industry. Adibi discussed the current economic recovery and the growth of jobs in residential and commercial construction. Additionally, the forecast examined home prices and sales which Adibi predicted have bottomed out and will improve in 2010.

John Hogan (senior codes analyst, Seattle Department of Planning and Development) discussed proposed building envelope criteria for ASHRAE standards 90.1 and 189.1. “Some of the new provisions in these documents limit window area and have prompted a unified industry response. They should be on everyone’s radar within the fenestration industry,” says Walker.

Walker discussed the strategic initiatives of AAMA as well as highlights from recent AAMA events, in addition to updating attendees regarding development of the association’s Green and Sustainable Product Certification Program. Current legislation, such as the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lead regulations, that have had effects across the industry and a report on the development and legislation surrounding the HOME STAR and ENERGY STAR programs rounded out the information provided to attendees at this event.

For more information on the Western Region Spring Meeting, please contact Kaydeen Laird, AAMA senior meetings coordinator, via e-mail at klaird@aamanet.org.

A full news release is available online at AAMA’s online news room.

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Kolbe adds Majesta windows to BIM libraries, offers a collection of 1,000+ 3-D models and free webinars

As one of the highest-rated providers of 3-D window models, Kolbe added its new Majesta oversized, double hung, wood windows to its growing collection of more than 1,000 two- and three-dimensional window and door models. Along with these models and its Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools, Kolbe provides design professionals with free webinars on effectively using its Revit® and Google™ SketchUp models to expedite architectural project details.

Kolbe’s easy-to-use models can be managed and manipulated to link with external data sources allowing users to instantly compile quantity takeoffs. The company continues to earn positive responses for helping address BIM needs.

“I use Kolbe’s models as an office standard, anywhere it’s applicable,” says E. Jedd Crowder, project manager and Revit specialist at River Street Architecture in Chattanooga, Tenn. “I’ve fought with trying to create custom window and door models, so I appreciate the things that no one sees. I like how Kolbe approached its family creation from the BIM perspective, how it uses parameter tabling, and the way it covers exterior trim and other options with minor modifications.”

The new models for Majesta double hung, wood windows are located in:
Kolbe’s Web site
Google™ 3D Warehouse
RevitCity

Majesta’s made-to-order units are available in sizes as large as 6×12-feet with high-performance glass, as well as a selection of hardware, colors and finishes. Whether used in new construction or renovation, Majesta windows suit hotels, historic properties, converted warehouses and other commercial and mixed-use spaces.

Kolbe’s Majesta windows can be specified as all-wood or as low-maintenance aluminum-clad windows. Optional wood species include those certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, which can be coupled with energy-efficient glass choices to support ENERGY STAR®, Green Globes™, and LEED® Rating System™.

“The performance, detail and options that Kolbe has to offer architects and their customers is best represented visually,” says Cindy Bremer, Kolbe’s director of marketing. “Our most recent webinar participants have shared this perspective and told us that BIM and 3-D models help them more easily communicate the features and benefits to both contractors and homeowners.”

To learn about upcoming webinars or to request personalized assistance with Kolbe’s BIM tools and 3-D models, please e-mail Laura Smith, Kolbe’s architectural CAD coordinator at architects@kolbe-kolbe.com.

High-resolution photos and a Word document of the full news release are available in Kolbe’s online press room.

Kolbe will be exhibiting at AIA Expo2010 in booth #1803

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LITE’s glass globe greets Pixel Magic, features finish by Linetec

Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise (LITE) is a $27 million, 70,000-square-foot facility located at the Research Park of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. LITE , was conceived as an economic development initiative to enhance the development of visualization technologies and high-performance, 3-D computer modeling.

photo by William Lemke

Designed by Architects Beazley Moliere, the facility houses one of only six, immersive visualization cubes in the world. It is the central focus of LITE’s design, expressed by the nearly six-story, lighted “globe” on CajunDome Boulevard.

The glass and aluminum globe was manufactured by Super Sky Products, Inc. of Mequon, Wis. Created as a custom skylight and installed by J.B. Mouton Builders, the structure rises 59-feet and reaches 47-feet at its widest diameter.

Linetec finished the skylight’s aluminum framing in clear anodize. “This provides a durable, protective exterior, giving it excellent wear and abrasion resistance. The resulting finish is the second hardest substance on Earth, second only to the diamond,” says Tammy Schroeder, Linetec’s marketing specialist. She adds, “The clear anodize also highlights the high-tech aesthetic of metal, which makes it a great match for this project.”

The glass area spans 7,815-square-feet and is comprised of clear, laminated, heat-strengthened lites featuring two, “cool white,” PVB interlayers. Fabricated by Prelco Inc., the laminated glass provides hurricane impact-resistance for the coastal zone and presents a cloudy, translucent appearance that is illuminated to enhance the visual effect.

Since its unveiling, this finished globe has become the icon for LITE in both physical and graphical forms. It beckons a diversified client base including private sector and federal- and state-funded research projects. In November 2009, Pixel Magic , announced it will open a Louisiana studio at LITE. The company plans to create 12 jobs within a year, ramping up to a total of 40 jobs in three years.

Pixel Magic provides digital visual effects for motion pictures and television. Its capabilities encompass a full range of visual effects services in 2-D and 3-D. It has worked for Miramax, Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks on major films, such as Marley & Me, Get Smart, 300, Mr. and Mrs. Smith and The Last Samurai.

Pixel Magic will receive one, free year of office space and will be one of the first tenants of the business accelerator at LITE. The accelerator is designed to encourage the creation of new and innovative technology businesses in the area through start-ups, joint ventures of existing businesses and the recruitment of out-of-state technology companies.

Along with LITE‘s immersive visualization cube, the 175-seat 3D auditorium is the world’s largest immersive auditorium. Two smaller, interactive, conference and collaboration spaces offer 3D meeting and presentation spaces for up to 30 people.

photo by William Lemke

In addition to Pixel Magic’s plans, LITE’s spaces and tools are helping to simulate burns to better understand how fires spread and how to fight them; study radio frequency transmissions through dense objects; visualize coastal restoration initiatives, and develop training projects for both the U.S. Army and the State of Louisiana.

LITE, a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana and the only facility of its kind in North America open to both industry and academia, was created as a partnership between the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and the Louisiana Department of Economic Development. Open houses and free tours are offered every quarter in 2010 from 3-6 p.m. on July 7 and Oct. 6; no reservations are needed.

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Linetec will be exhibiting at AIA Expo2010 in booth  #2359.

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“Picasso in The Metropolitan Museum of Art” demonstrates the clarity, protection of Tru Vue® Optium® Acrylic Glazing
“The Actor” returns – repaired and glazed – four months following damage

Opened on April 27, 2010, a special exhibition of 300 works from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection by Pablo Picasso includes 238 paintings, drawings, and prints framed with Optium® Acrylic Glazing from Tru Vue. Among these, Picasso’s large Rose-period oil painting The Actor (1904–05) returns for viewing. The painting, now protected with Optium Acrylic Glazing, underwent conservation and restoration after being damaged in the galleries in January.

In February, Tru Vue began talking with the Museum about glazing all of Picasso’s works on paper, and perhaps, some paintings with Optium. “We are very grateful for Tru Vue’s contribution toward the glazing of the works of art with Optium; the result is marvelous,” says Gary Tinterow, Engelhard Chairman, The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Department of Nineteenth-Century, Modern, and Contemporary Art. As curator for this special exhibit, Tinterow is a Picasso scholar known for his highly acclaimed exhibitions and publications Master Drawings by Picasso, The Essential Cubism, Juan Gris: A Retrospective, and Picasso Classico.

©2010 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York Photo: Don Pollard

Using Optium Acrylic Glazing on The Actor is an especially exciting opportunity to showcase the extraordinary clarity of the glazing material on such a significant painting, according to Julie Heath, Tru Vue’s museum market manager. She notes, “Optium Acrylic Glazing reduces reflection so that the glazing is nearly invisible allowing the viewer to better appreciate the artworks. Tru Vue has worked closely with the museum community to develop this product to meet superior, aesthetic standards, as well as conservation standards.”

Heath continues, “Optium combines the best of both worlds: glass and acrylic. It is a shatter-resistant, abrasion-resistant, anti-static, anti-reflective material that blocks up to 99% of damaging ultraviolet (UV) light, resisting fading and yellowing.”

“The anti-reflective, UV-filtering qualities of Optium make it among the best types of glazing to preserve very valuable art for generations to come. We’re proud to be a part of the project, and to contribute in a way that properly displays and protects these artworks,” says Mark Butwinski, general manager of M&M Distributors.

M&M Distributors delivered Tru Vue’s Optium Acrylic to its long-time customer, Gerlach Frames. Gerlach was contracted by the Museum for this project. Butwinski describes the company as “one of the premier framers” and notes their shared appreciation for Tru Vue’s Optium Acrylic products.

The majority of the exhibit’s framed works, from paintings to charcoal drawings and pastels, use Tru Vue Optium Acrylic Glazing products. In addition to The Actor, the exhibit showcases 34 paintings, 58 drawings, a dozen sculptures and ceramics, and an extensive selection of prints, all acquired by the Museum during the past 60 years. Importantly, the exhibition includes many works on paper by Picasso that have rarely, if ever, been exhibited before at the Metropolitan.

In preparation for this exhibition, all of Picasso’s works in the collection have been studied closely, and many have been conserved to reveal the artist’s intentions or to restore their physical integrity. There will be video displays that incorporate the Museum’s recent research photographs to illustrate how Picasso revised his compositions, styles and themes, while re-working specific paintings.

The exhibition will disclose a number of exciting discoveries made during the research and conservation process. X-rays and infrared reflectography of several Picasso canvases have revealed paintings underneath paintings, bringing to light new information about the artist’s working process. For example, Picasso painted The Actor on the back of a previously used canvas, after covering the earlier composition with heavy paint. The picture on the reverse appears to have been a Symbolist landscape painted by another artist. The exhibition will provide more details on the history of this intriguing painting.

“Picasso in The Metropolitan Museum of Art” will be on display through Aug. 1, 2010.

Additional information and a high-resolution image can be found in Tru Vue’s online press room.

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Fairfax County Courthouse uses Wausau’s blast-mitigating SuperWall system for historic expansion

Wausau Window and Wall Systems engineered a high-performance, blast-resistant curtainwall system for the $105.7-million, expansion and renovation to Fairfax County’s Jennings Judicial Center in Virginia. One of the largest projects in the county’s history, the 316,000-square-foot addition doubled the size of the existing building. The new facility consolidates the county’s justice system under one roof and combines operations from the neighboring, historic Fairfax County Courthouse.

photo by Trevor Olson

The design-build team of HDR Architecture, Inc., with the Pittsburgh-based general contractor team from dck north america LLC, and Trainor Glass of South Kearny, N.J., began construction on Jennings Judicial Center in July 2004. Wausau provided a blast-mitigating curtainwall system that adheres to heightened security mandates and preserves this aesthetic integrity of the historical district.

“Coordination between manufacturer, glazing contractors and consultants and designers was crucial to ensure proper anchorage and installation,” Wausau’s regional sales manager, Kevin Robbins, explains. “We rely on a collaborative approach — especially with projects like these — to make it possible to complete construction, while maintaining the day-to-day operations of the facility.”

In its quality-controlled, Wisconsin-based manufacturing facility, Wausau fabricated a SuperWall system that includes framing depths exceeding 10-inches. “Fairfax County Courthouse’s system was comprised mostly of punched windows, surrounded by the building’s façade on all four sides,” says Robbins. With sensitivity to the blast-mitigation features, Wausau used computer modeling to cost-effectively verify performance of the windows, while minimizing the opportunity for delay or mishap during fabrication and installation.

The new façade preserves the historical feel of the 204-year old Fairfax County Courthouse by matching the brick façade of the 25-year-old Jennings Building. Linetec finished Wausau’s aluminum framing system in a custom color, two-coat, 70% Kynar 500® resin based coating. This finish meets the industry’s highest performance criteria for weather-resistance and durability.

Beyond selecting the appropriate finish color and curtainwall configuration, the courthouse’s design is respectfully scaled to its surroundings. The building’s elevation along the street includes a three-story addition proportioned to with the neighboring, low-lying buildings, and an additional two levels set back on the site to meet with the five-story Jennings building. A serpentine wall prevents open access to the front lawn, while an exterior courtyard between the existing building and the addition allows the public to have outdoor access.

image by Trevor Olson

Open and occupied in summer 2009, the Fairfax County Courthouse encompasses 546,000-square-feet housing 14 new courtrooms, bringing the total number of courtrooms to 37, plus potential to expand to 42. It will house the Circuit, General District and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, allowing judges to share resources and discussions. Additionally, it includes a parking garage for 1,900 vehicles constructed away from the facility for added security.

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Wausau will be exhibiting at AIA Expo2010 in booth #2553.

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On 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, AAMA Emphasizes the Need for Year-Round Energy-Efficiency Initiatives

Forty years ago, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson founded a national teach-in event called Earth Day, designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the environment. Observance of this event has grown, and it is now celebrated in more than 175 countries annually, each April 22. The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) takes this day to recognize the positive steps that have been made to recognize the importance of the pursuit of energy efficiency and the need for institutional incentives that reward those who make energy-saving changes.

“Each year on Earth Day, there is a marked increase in announcements and articles emphasizing the importance of ‘going green.’ While this increased publicity does serve an important purpose, the intended effects of these reminders should last long after Earth Day has come and gone. This day should serve as a reminder that individuals have the power to daily make changes and decisions that not only save money on their energy bills, but are also environmentally friendly. On a broader scale, these changes on the part of consumers not only help the U.S. in the national pursuit of energy efficiency, but also help to reduce the nation’s dependence on oil, from both foreign and domestic sources,” says Rich Walker, AAMA president and CEO.

A recent Journal of Industrial Ecology article stated that when it comes to environmental impacts of individual households, four areas dominate: transportation, diet, housing construction and energy-using appliances. In industrialized countries, these categories collectively account for 70-80% of a household’s environmental impacts.

“In both new home construction and renovations, homeowners have the opportunity to reap both short and long-term benefits of energy-efficient changes,” says Walker. “Many energy-efficient products or renewable energy systems are eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $1,500. In addition to buying an energy-efficient appliance, weatherization improvements, such as insulating walls or replacing windows can provide savings for many years.” The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that the value of home weatherization improvements is 2.2 times greater than the cost of the improvements themselves.

“At AAMA, energy efficiency has always been a priority initiative for us,” says Walker. “We work with window, door and skylight manufacturers who continually are creating new and improving existing products with the goal of increasing energy-efficiency. The designation of green windows, doors and skylights is simply market recognition of these manufacturers doing their job well.”

A full news release is available online at AAMA’s online news room.

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Appleton Coated announces 2010 Design Council

Each year, Appleton Coated brings together a panel of leading designers from across North America to serve on its Design Council. The members share their observations from their geographical and professional areas.

“Engaging designers in a dialogue about their business and ours helps us to shape a relevant marketing program that supports our customers’ success,” says Phil Cavalier, vice president of marketing at Appleton Coated. “We meet to learn first-hand about issues and trends that they observe in their region. We, in turn, share trends that we see in paper and print.”

The 2010 Appleton Coated Design Council members include:
* Justin Ahrens, principal of Rule29 in Geneva, Ill.
* Lynda Decker, owner and principal of Decker Design Inc. in New York
* David Kohler, owner and executive creative director of OTTO in New York
* Bill Thorburn, founding principal of The Thorburn Group in Minneapolis
* Kathleen Turaski, co-founder and principal of Resonance Marketing in Decatur, Ga.
* Bryan Peterson, owner and principal of Peterson Ray & Company in Dallas

Appleton Coated 2010 Design Council

Decker and Peterson are the newest members named to the Design Council. Lori Carrabba, print production professional in Peapack, N.J., (former executive vice president of Ogilvy HealthWorld in New York) joined the judging process to focus on the award for best in print execution.

In January, the Appleton Coated Design Council met in Kohler, Wis. Along with discussing industry issues and trends, they reviewed the 2010 U360 entries. The council’s selections recognize the effective, creative role that print communication plays in marketing mix. The winners will be announced in May. A photo gallery of the judging can be viewed online.

“As the name suggests, ‘360’ reflects an ‘all around’ assessment — from concept and writing, imagery and design, and finally, quality of print and bindery execution,” explains Cavalier. “From the Design Council members’ feedback and insights, U360 evolved from the previous U B the Judge competition to meet the changing marketplace head on and to celebrate the vital role print plays in driving marketing results.”

The U360 submissions produced in 2009 were printed all, or in part, on Utopia and/or Curious Collection papers. For more information about U360, Utopia and Curious Collection, visit http://www.appletoncoated.com and http://www.curiouspapers.com.

Appleton Coated offers the most comprehensive lineup of premium, coated papers available today marketed under the Utopia brand. From the elegance of Premium to hardworking Utopia Three, the Utopia family of coated papers offers six ways to ignite a passion for paper and the environment. Appleton Coated is headquartered in Kimberly, Wisconsin.
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Bradley Austin named Harmon, Inc. president

Harmon, Inc., one of the largest U.S. full-service building glass installation, maintenance and renovation companies, today announced its new president, Bradley J. Austin, previously senior vice president, sales and marketing for Viracon, a leading fabricator of coated, high-performance architectural glass for global markets. Austin reports to Russell Huffer, chairman and chief executive officer of Apogee Enterprises, parent company of both Harmon, Inc. and Viracon.

“Brad brings more than 30 years commercial construction expertise to Harmon,” said Huffer. “He is a well-respected architectural glass industry leader, who has been instrumental in Viracon’s growth and positioning as the leading value-added glass fabricator. His industry expertise will contribute to Harmon’s competitiveness, especially in the energy-efficient green building sector, and he is a motivating manager who will help Harmon weather today’s challenging markets and grow and thrive when our markets rebound. He will focus on leveraging Harmon resources and Apogee synergies within the commercial construction industry.”

Brad Austin

Austin’s leadership team at Harmon includes Chad Hoffmann, vice president, operations, and Robby Sauls, vice president, contract sales.

Austin joined Viracon in 1978 and has spent his career helping the organization better meet customer glass needs. He started in field sales working directly with customers on design assistance, budget and return on investment costing, specification writing and as the liaison between the architect, Viracon and the glazing contractor. In 1985, Austin was named director of architectural sales, where he was responsible for the inside sales and technical service departments. He was later named vice president and general manager of Marcon Coatings, another Apogee company, for 18 months before returning to Viracon to lead domestic, international field and inside sales, as well as marketing, technical services and research and development as senior vice president.

Austin holds a bachelors degree in economics and business from Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, Minn. He has completed advanced training in coatings technology with Airco; sales and management training with Xerox school; attended the Minnesota Management Institute with the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management; and completed course work at the University of Michigan. He also has completed the Apogee Lean Six Sigma Champion, Green Belt and Black Belt training. In addition, Austin was on the Glass Association of North America board from 2005 to 2010, serving as president from 2008 to 2009 and immediate past president from 2009 to 2010.
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Wausau names Bob Thiede as sales representative for Wyoming, Montana and more

Wausau Window and Wall Systems named Bob Thiede as the company’s sales representative for Wyoming, Montana, and portions of Idaho, South Dakota and North Dakota. Based in Sheridan, Wyo., he also serves as a senior estimator, supporting customers in these states, in the West Coast and in Hawaii. Throughout the territory, Thiede works closely with building owners, architects, construction managers, and glazing contractors to provide high-performance window and curtainwall systems, plus integrated components such as sun shades and light shelves.

Bob Thiede

“Daylighting and energy-efficiency are important considerations in this region. The expanded sales territory falls within climate zones 4 and 5, which have great need for thermal performance in the cold, winters,” says Thiede. “Our Advantage by Wausau standard products are a great fit for the high performance, competitive value and accelerated delivery expected by the area’s low- to mid-rise buildings. Plus, our custom-engineered systems are a perfect fit for universities, hospitals and government building’s blast criteria.”

Thiede draws from more than 30 years of experience in commercial window and wall systems, and a degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. For the majority of his career, he has worked as an estimator providing Wausau’s customers with critical information needed to design and engineer their projects.

As part of Wausau’s sales and estimating team, Thiede was involved with two of the company’s largest orders: Pacific Beacon in San Diego, and Camelview Village in Scottsdale, Ariz. He also contributed to projects that have pursued U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Green Building Rating™, such as Apollo Group, Inc.’s University of Phoenix corporate headquarters in Arizona, the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Police Department’s administration building, and The Moscone Center in San Francisco.

Other notable projects for Thiede have included the Alfred A. Arraj U.S. Courthouse and the Denver Broncos’ Invesco Field at Mile High stadium in Colorado, the Waikiki Landmark in Hawaii, and the Anaheim Convention Center and The Aventine at La Jolla in California. In addition, Thiede assisted with Wausau’s window systems for British Airways Compass Centre in London, designed by Sir Nicholas Grimshaw of Grimshaw Architects, London; and Stanford University’s Center for Clinical Science Research in California, designed by Sir Norman Foster of Foster+Partners, London.

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