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May 16, 2013
The ITW businesses units formerly known as Schnee-Morehead, TACC, and ER Systems have been combined to form ITW Polymers Sealants North America Inc. Combined, the new business now operates six facilities in Texas, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Arizona and California, with headquarters located in Irving, Texas.
With the change, Freddie Cole now has responsibility for the fenestration... more »
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May 16, 2013
The Window and Door Manufacturers Association has approved procedures for extending the term of its Hallmark certification from four years up to a total of eight years. The new procedure is available to WDMA Hallmark licensees for actively certified products that have not changed during their initial four year certification term and where the licensee follows the product renewal protocol,... more »
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May 15, 2013
Main Street Millwork is partnering with Luxwood Software Tools to launch Mobile Visual Pro, or MVP, an on-site graphic estimating application for use on smart phones and tablets. The system, targeted at door and millwork dealers and building supply businesses, allows users to easily enter door and trim take-offs at the job site or any remote location, and produces a graphic bid and order... more »
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May 14, 2013
PPG Industries named Bradley Boone market manager, residential segment, PPG flat glass. The 33-year PPG veteran has a vast amount of experience in the production of glass, and in the technical support and marketing of glass products, officials note.
For the past 12 years, Boone has been a senior account manager serving residential, architectural and solar glass customers in... more »
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May 14, 2013
Made in USA Certified Inc., a provider of independent certification services, has named the Earthwise Group LLC its Made in USA Certified Manufacturing Company of the Year in the large company category. Earthwise, the network of locally owned, independent manufacturers of windows and doors, was honored as part of the inaugural awards program at a luncheon, May 14, at the Breakers in Palm... more »
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May 14, 2013
Filing documents with the Security and Exchange Commission on May 13, Ply Gem Holdings Inc. is launching an initial public offering of nearly 16 million shares at $20 per share, valuing the manufacturer of exterior building products at $1.3 billion. The company's shares will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "PGEM."
Based in Cary, N.C., the manufacturer of... more »
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May 10, 2013
Andersen Corp. has promoted Holly Boehne to chief technology officer and Jerry Redmond to president of its Andersen Division. The changes are part of an organizational realignment following the planned retirement of Craig Evanich, senior vice president and chief sales & marketing officer.
Andersen will now be comprised of three divisions: Andersen, Silver Line and Renewal by Andersen. The... more »
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May 10, 2013
Krosswood Doors has established a distribution partnership with Architectural Elements of Tucson, Ariz., covering a territory across the Southwest, from Southern Nevada through Arizona and New Mexico. Architectural Elements is stocking the full line of Krosswood knotty alder doors and the new Krosscore wood veneered hollow-core doors, supplying slab-only doors, pre-hung doors and pre-finished... more »
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May 9, 2013
Intertek Testing Services and Artruval Testing Inc. are pooling their technical resources and expertise to offer timely and cost-effective on-site inspections and testing of building envelope components and façade systems for due diligence and quality assurance purposes, the companies report.
On-site testing will be conducted in accordance with applicable Canadian and U.S. Standards, including... more »
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May 9, 2013
Marvin Windows & Doors now offers a wide range of wood windows made in the U.S.A. with domestic and imported hardware that will meet both the strict European and U.S. standards for passive building. Certification from both U.S. and European bodies is pending, the firm reports.
The products eliminate the need for builders and homeowners to wait for more than two... more »
