Tubelite expands to Florida, adds Brian Ragsdale as a client development manager

He will work closely with Tubelite's sales team and regional sales managers to provide clients with storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylight control systems.



More than 15 years ago, Ragsdale began working in north Georgia as a glazier in the field with his father. He moved from installation into management and sales, including positions with Shaw Industries Group, Inc., in north Georgia, and Ross Glass & Aluminum LLC of Chattanooga, Tenn.

For the last seven years, Ragsdale worked as a sales representative for Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope serving Florida, Alabama and Georgia. Transitioning his knowledge and relationships to Tubelite, he says that he was attracted to the company's longevity and strong reputation: "I understand that their customer service is amazing, their lead times are good and consistent and I'm excited about the direction they're going. They're doing everything right with their growth and the effort they put into their product development."

Tubelite's ForceFront™ Blast and ForceFront Storm products are the newest additions. Important to Ragsdale's clients, ForceFront Storm received Florida Product Approval (#14563). In addition to impact protection, Tubelite's ForceFront products support facilities' environmental goals.

Tubelite provides products that are manufactured using EcoLuminum™, a high recycled-content aluminum billet composition with eco-friendly, durable finishes. These include: energy-efficient Therml=Block™ entrances; standard doors, windows, storefront and curtainwall; and Max/Block™ sun shade and aLuminate™ light shelf daylight control systems. These recycled and energy-efficient attributes may contribute to projects seeking certification by the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED® Rating System™.

Tubelite is a member of the USGBC, the Construction Specification Institute, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association, the Glass Association of North America, and an approved continuing education provider through the American Institute of Architects. Ragsdale will help represent Tubelite as a member of these organizations, at the Southeast Glass Association, and at other industry events in Florida.

To learn more about Tubelite's products and connect with its representatives, please click here.

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