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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) is recommending timely and significant government intervention to reduce severe construction industry unemployment.
The 2011 edition of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for Windows, Doors, and Skylights (NAFS-11) has received final approval and is now available.
Schaumburg, Ill. -- The 2011 edition of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS "North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights" (NAFS-11) has received final approval and is now available.
PPG Industries has announced that its Architectural Glass Configurator is now available as a downloadable desktop widget for WINDOWS® and MAC® computers.
At the National Fall Conference in Palm Springs, Calif., the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Board of Directors unanimously approved a motion to award Bill Gorman, an engineer at Milgard, who continued to represent Milgard…
The First Unitarian Society Meeting House in Madison, Wis., a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed National Historic Landmark, was named by the American Institute of Architects' Committee on the Environment among the top 10 "green" building…
Providing a contemporary contrast between the old and new elements of a Grade 2 listed dwelling is this stunning curved patio door supplied by Balcony Systems.
PPG Aerospace is introducing new materials for improved aircraft windshields and windows. For the Airbus A320 family of airliners, the French company has developed a new windshield featuring two new PRC sealants used to improve moisture resistance:…
Pella® offers energy-efficient replacement products, savings solutionsCOLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures begin to drop, it's time for homeowners to inspect their windows and doors to prepare for winter.
Products used for headquarters of Bioconstruccion y Energìa Alternativa in MonterreyPPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) glass, paint and coatings were used in the headquarters building of Bioconstruccion y Energìa Alternativa, Monterrey, Mexico, the first…
Use clear glass on your office windows and make sure people outside could see what’s going on inside your establishment, a police station commander said.
Kolbe expanded its library of 2-D models and 3-D building information modeling (BIM) tools to include Ultra Series Beveled Direct Set windows.
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) announced today that its board of directors yesterday authorized the repurchase of an additional 10 million shares of outstanding common stock.
Carl F Groupco has launched the ‘XL’ multipoint door lock. Designed for Carl F Groupco by Fullex, the Secured by Design lock has been commissioned as a full PAS23/24 compliant solution, when used in conjunction with security keep plates.
Aluminium elliptical and specially-shaped apex framed windows were supplied and installed by fenestration specialists Total Glass as part of a major refurbishment programme at St David’s Haigh and Aspull Church of England Primary School near Wigan.
Earnings per share up 24 percent versus prior-year quarter Higher selling prices in all 13 PPG businesses 3.25 million shares repurchased during quarter, 7.5 million shares year to date Company ends quarter with $1.3 billion of cash…
Employee-requested grants fund visits by dynamic Carnegie Science Center showRENO, Nev., Oct. 18, 2011 – The PPG Industries Foundation helped to bring an interactive, educational assembly about color all the way from Carnegie Science Center in…
Employee-requested grants fund visits by dynamic Carnegie Science Center showStan Zaharewicz, plant manager at the PPG Mojave facility, welcomed students at Summerwind Elementary School in Palmdale to join in “The Great Color Caper” and help find…
The facility measuring 80,000 sq ft will offer 20 permanent jobs in operations such as glass cutting, insulating glass unit production and distribution.
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 18, 2011 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) announced today that it has finalized the purchase agreement to acquire European coatings company Dyrup A/S, based in Copenhagen, Denmark, from its owner, Monberg & Thorsen, a public holding…
Global demand for windows and doors is forecast to rise 6.8 percent per year through 2015 to $192 billion, significantly exceeding the pace of growth registered between 2005 and 2010.
USGBC to recognize third-party certified environmental claims for building productsPPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) announced that all of its architectural glasses and many of its interior and exterior coatings can help building projects earn a new…
Windows qualified to pressure cycles five times that encountered in aircraft’s lifetimeHUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) aerospace transparencies group has signed an agreement with Dassault Aviation to supply all-glass…
Peter Brudenell has been appointed as an Area Sales Manager, working alongside John King to provide additional customer support in the North of England for hardware distributor, Carl F Groupco.
MAKUHARI, Japan--What if every window of your home or office could generate power? See-through solar films developed by 3M also make your windows shatter-resistant.