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Madison Heights, MI – Sika Industry is proud to announce a new web address for Sika’s Industry FFI (Fenestration, Facades and Insulating Glass) Business Unit; www.sikausa.com/FFI.
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A UK steel glazing company has brought together videos of its systems being tested against a lorry bomb, car bomb and ballistic attack and posted them on YouTube.
Wrightstyle Limited is one of Europe’s most innovative suppliers of integrated steel and glass systems with an international client base.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has published QAG-2-12, Voluntary Quality Assurance Processing Guide for Polyamide Thermal Barriers.
Keynote Speaker Thom Singer discussed networking strategies and the importance of forming long-term business relationships during the AAMA Fall Conference, held in Albuquerque, N.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) announced new staff appointments during the AAMA Fall Conference, held Oct. 14-17 in Albuquerque, N.
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The Crimebeater multi-point door lock for composite doors has been added to Carl F Groupco’s hardware range.
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Michael Collins, Building Industry Advisors Over the last several years, the focus on energy efficiency in the fenestration industry has become nearly ubiquitous.
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Norman Berrill moves to hardware distributor Carl F Groupco as Sales Director.
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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) will offer the chance to win one free FenestrationMasters(TM) certification exam during GlassBuild America, to be held Sept. 12-14 in Las Vegas.
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