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AAMA announced the creation of the new Field Test Agency Accreditation Program that credentials independent field testing agencies to support AAMA members, the fenestration industry, building owners and their agents.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association recently released an updated document to provide a standard method of evaluating side-hinged door active slabs for their ability to resist a vertical load.
N & C Glass has invested more than £250,000 in new manufacturing equipment to meet increased demand for shaped Pilkington fire glass.
In the Berlin zoo, the new Panda enclosure - built with TG-PROTECT® SGP - was officially inaugurated, and the two Great Pandas got officially handed over and presented to the public.
EVERLAM announces the appointment of Cem Pamay as Business Development Specialist, in charge of sales, market research and development of EVERLAM’s presence on the PVB market in Turkey. He reports to Raimond Starmans, Global Business Director.
NSG Group’s Architectural Glass Solar Products Certified to Global Design and Safety Standards.
During the 2017 National Summer Conference, the Aluminum Material Council (AMC) worked on strategic plans as well as went over updates to weathering and finishes matters.
The Glass Material Council (GMC) was busy during the 2017 AAMA National Summer Conference last month, going over the development of a procedure pertaining to the edge seal of insulating glass units (IGUs).
Emirates Float Glass has won a prestigious award from the Industrial Development Bureau [IDB] in recognition of its environmental, health and safety standards in the industrial sector.
During the AAMA 80th Annual Conference in February, the Skylight/Sloped Glazing Council met to go over some upcoming changes to the North American Fenestration Standard, the development of a white paper on skylight loading and other skylight and…
Producing high-quality laminated glass using a PVB film is a challenging activity that requires real know-how and great attention to a lot of details. If not properly monitored, many factors can negatively impact the end-product. Adhesion is one…
Empire Tower is one of the world’s largest office complexes, featuring 20,000 panes of glass in its 62-story structure. With all of that glass, shattered windows and falling glass shards were a real concern.
In the face of increasing safety concerns at schools, hospitals, and other public buildings, Vetrotech Saint-Gobain has introduced Keralite® SafeGuard, an economical fire-protective-rated glazing product.
Pilkington Italia will be exhibiting its high performance glass products at the ShopExpo in Milan, Italy between 19th and 21st of April 2017.
The Wall Interface Council worked through some changes to some self-adhering flashing standards, went over some testing results and made plans to continue an update to a Simulated Divided Lites document during the AAMA Annual Conference in February.
A long-time staff member at the American Architectural Manufacturers Association has retired. AAMA Technical Manager, Training and Education Dean Lewis retired from the association as of the end of 2016.
Eight tips from the National Safety Council for Window Safety Week, April 2-8.
During the webinar on April 5, AAMA Marketing Manager Angela Dickson will share with participants what they can do to spread awareness about this important safety issue.
AAMA recently released a new document to provides a standard laboratory procedure for exterior shading devices and the project-specific evaluation of downward static ice and snow loads, and impacts on them from falling ice or snow.
AAMA ratifies 2017 board, welcomes new Chair Mike DeSoto, new Vice Chair Donnie Hunter; Carl Troiano named new architectural representative
EVERLAM announces the appointment of Marco Carlo Cadioli as Business Development Specialist, in charge of sales, market research and development of the PVB market in Italy and the Balkans. He joined the company in February and reports to Raimond…
Press Glass delivered a total of 2,200 m² of glazed units for the investment.