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FUX to Display Wrapping, Bending Technology at Fensterbau
February 7, 2020
FUX Maschinenbau und Kunststofftechnik GmbH, whose equipment is used to laminate and wrap window profiles, door panels and other building elements, as well as window profile bending equipment will demonstrate at its Fensterbau booth (hall 3, booth 143).
Continental to Showcase Laminate Solutions at Fensterbau
February 7, 2020
In 2020, Fensterbau Frontale industry trade fair in Nuremberg, to be held March 18-21, will once again be a showcase for all products of the manufacturers of construction elements. Continental will showcase its full assortment of exterior surfaces at its booth (hall 5, booth 202).
NGA and ASA Announce Alliance Partnership
February 7, 2020
The National Glass Association and the American Subcontractors Association entered into a mutual agreement for NGA to be an ASA Alliance Partner. The agreement will help support ASA initiatives and provide NGA member companies with access to select ASA benefits and resources.
FGIA Welcomes New Technical Manager, Glass Products and Canadian Industry Affairs
February 4, 2020
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance hired Nathalie Thibault, who will serve the organization as Technical Manager, Glass Products and Canadian Industry Affairs. Throughout 2020, Thibault will shadow FGIA Glass Products and Canadian Industry Affairs Director Marg Webb to prepare to take on her duties upon Webb's retirement in early 2021.
NAHB Commends President Trump on Signing USMCA Trade Deal
February 3, 2020
Dean Mon, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders, issued the following statement after President Trump signed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
PGT Innovations Completes Acquisition of NewSouth Window Solutions
February 3, 2020
PGT Innovations Inc. completed its acquisition of NewSouth Window Solutions. PGT Innovations signed a definitive agreement in December to acquire NewSouth Window Solutions for a purchase price of $92 million. PGTI reports the move will enable it to enter the direct-to-consumer channel and underscores its strategy to grow in geographic areas outside of its core markets.
Cascade Windows Acquires Amerimax Windows & Doors
January 30, 2020
Cascade Windows acquired the assets of Amerimax Windows and Doors, effective Jan. 17, 2020.
FGIA Releases New Document for Determining THERM Finite Element Modeling Surface Temperatures
January 30, 2020
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance released a new publication addressing aspects of the finite element thermal modeling process often used to predict interior surface temperatures on fenestration including non-residential windows, terrace and patio doors, curtain wall, storefront and entrances.