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Mark Silverberg, president of Technoform North America, Inc., will present at upcoming glazing industry events for the National Glass Association (NGA) and Glass Association of North America (GANA).
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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) released AAMA 912-13, Voluntary Specification for Non-Residential Fenestration Building Information Modeling (BIM), which identifies and outlines minimum requirements for two widely used…
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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released an updated standard that establishes minimum performance requirements for self adhering flashing surrounding exterior wall fenestration products.
Bill Blazek joins the market team at Technoform Bautec North America, Inc. He will provide manufacturers of aluminum windows, doors and façades with high-precision polyamide insulation profiles that deliver energy efficiency, structural performance…
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Gov. Jay Nixon was joined today by leadership from CertainTeed Corporation at a groundbreaking ceremony for the company’s new $100 million manufacturing and distribution center in Jonesburg, Mo.
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Saint-Gobain shareholders responded favorably to the dividend reinvestment option, with 72.5% of the total dividend to be paid in stock.
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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/ research/d335hb/global_automotive) has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Glass Market 2012-2016" report to their offering.