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A state-of-the-art leisure centre in Bristol, featuring extensive use of Technal’s aluminium curtain walling, has received a national award in recognition of its outstanding design and contribution to the local community.
Wrightstyle, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of steel and aluminium glazing systems, has completed a prestigious contract to install several door systems in the main lobby of a Grade II former grain warehouse in east London, with fictional…
Audi Hoffman Estates dealership in Illinois showcases Tubelite’s 400 Series curtainwall and reflects the efficiency, performance, luxury and environmental themes of its vehicles.
Tubelite Inc. offers architects and other building team members on-demand, free access to Building Information Modeling (BIM) libraries, product specifications, performance data and other information on its entrances, windows, storefront framing,…
Wrightstyle, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of steel and aluminium glazing systems, is supplying specialist systems for three flagship projects in Doha, Qatar, underlining the company’s international reputation.
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Walker, Michigan -- Tubelite Inc. announces Jim Flandreau as director of information technology (IT) business relationship management.
Façade – the term derives from Latin and means face. This is not the only reason why a design should not only be practical but cater to architectural demands as well.
Before Oklahoma’s Broken Arrow Public Schools renovated and expanded South Intermediate High School, nearly 200 classrooms throughout the district were in portable buildings.  Students and educators were in dire need of permanent space.
Wrightstyle is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of advanced steel and aluminium glazing systems, supplying fire and blast resistant systems worldwide.
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After being honored five years in a row as an award finalist, Wausau Window and Wall Systems has been selected as one of only 13 winners in the state of the prestigious, 20th annual Wisconsin Corporate Safety Award.
Wrightstyle is a specialist steel and aluminium glazing company and supplies its fire-rated systems internationally.
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