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The GGF this week responded to the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s (DECC) Consultation on the extension plans for Energy Company Obligation (ECO) 2015-2017.
The GGF has released a new publication entitled “Acoustics - How glazing can help reduce noise”. The new document offers excellent guidance to homeowners and the industry on the complex subject, of how the installation of suitable glazing can help…
Tubelite Inc. announces Tim Fookes as its director of engineering. As part of the company’s Leadership Group, he will ensure that the engineering department provides excellent customer service and assistance for both new and existing storefront,…
The Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) released today a comprehensive advocacy agenda for 2015.
Dr. Helen Sanders, our Vice President of Technical Business Development, has once again been named to USGlass Magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in Glass and Glazing.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has updated and released AAMA 904, "Voluntary Specification for Multi-Bar Hinges in Window Applications."  Last updated in 2009, the document describes methods of test, procedures…
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has updated and released AAMA 312, “Voluntary Specification for the Lamination of Wood and Cellulosic Composite Materials Intended for Use on AAMA Certified Profiles.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released AAMA 510-14, Voluntary Guide Specification for Blast Hazard Mitigation for Vertical Fenestration Systems, which provides a guide to manufacturers, architects, specifiers,…
HS Portal 300 lift and slide hardware is now available from Carl F Groupco. Manufactured by Siegenia, the product is an advanced fitting that supports increasing demand for high specification hardware.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) announces new staff appointments, which include Jason Seals as certification manager and Rich Rinka as technical/industry affairs manager.    * Jason Seals, Certification Manager * Seals…
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released AAMA TIR-15-14, “Overview of Design Wind Load Determination for Fenestration Systems.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released AAMA 902-14, “Voluntary Specification for Sash Balances.”  This document establishes the requirements for the materials, testing and performance for sash balances used in hung-…
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association’s (AAMA's) current standards pertaining to fenestration in manufactured housing have been recommended for adoption by the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) to the U.S.
Confirmations and new responsibilities at the top management of Gimav during the general meeting held Monday June 16, 2014.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has published AAMA 1607, “Voluntary Installation Guidelines for Unit Skylights." This document provides a guideline for installing pre-assembled unit skylights onto a roof.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) celebrated 14 consecutive years of furthering the careers and education of students pursuing a degree related to the building products industry by awarding six AAMA scholarships to children…
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) board of directors voted unanimously to establish a sustainability steering committee.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has published an updated standard for flashing.
Following the success of Carl F Groupco’s display at the inaugural FIT Show, the 2014 event will be the launch platform for a number of new products supplied by the established hardware distributor.
Spring 2014 offers from March 26-29 one of the world’s leading trade shows for the glass and glazing industry: fensterbau/frontale in Nuremberg, Germany.
March 2014 will offer one of the world’s leading trade shows for the glass and glazing industry: fensterbau/frontale in Nuremberg, Germany.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has published an updated standard for acoustical performance.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has published two updated standards for rigid thermoplastic cellulosic composite profiles.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) published a standard practice for the installation of exterior doors into residential and light commercial buildings of not more than three stories above grade in height, with surface…
The Aluminum Material Council (AMC) of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released a new white paper on aluminum’s sustainability, strength and efficiency entitled, "Aluminum: The Total Solution for Sustainable,…