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May 3, 2013
In its report on results for the first quarter of 2013, Newell Rubbermaid announced plans to divest several non-strategic businesses, including Ashland Hardware Systems. Michael Polk, president and CEO, said the company is focusing on "a sharper set of portfolio choices to prioritize those businesses that have the greatest right to win."
Newell Rubbermaid plans to sell its... more »
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May 3, 2013
Sprouse Windows & Doors Inc., a manufacturer of vinyl windows and patio doors based in New Martinsville, W.Va., has added Ken Barman to its sales team, creating a dual focus sales and customer service initiative. Barman leads the Sprouse Western division as VP of sales and marketing, while Al Simeone spearheads the Eastern division as VP of sales and marketing.
“Despite the... more »
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May 3, 2013
The Window and Door Manufacturers Association reports it secured initial approval of its key proposed amendments to the 2015 editions of the International Residential Code, International Existing Building Code, and International Energy Conservation Code during nine days of code hearings conducted by the International Code Council that concluded earlier this week in Dallas.
Among the improvements... more »
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May 2, 2013
In a deal bringing together two of North America's largest suppliers of OEM window, door and skylight hardware, Tyman plc, the British parent company of Amesbury, has reached an agreement to acquire Truth Hardware. The $200 million transaction is expected to close in June, according to Melrose Industries plc, the UK-based firm that currently owns Truth.
“We are delighted to announce... more »
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May 2, 2013
The Environmental Protection Agency announced enforcement actions against 17 more companies for violations of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting rule today. Violations included failure to obtain certification prior to performing or offering to perform renovation activities on pre-1978 homes, failure to provide lead hazard information to home or building owners, and failure to follow... more »
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May 2, 2013
The Association of Millwork Distributors reports that the International Residential Code committee voted unanimously to approve the usage of ANSI/AMD 100, Structural Performance Ratings of Side-Hinged Exterior Door Systems and Procedures for Component Substitution at the International Code Council code development hearings in Dallas.
AMD 100, a new structural performance standard for side-... more »
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May 1, 2013
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association has released an interim procedural guide that will provide a documented, optional process to extend current, unexpired AAMA product certification to any edition of AAMA/WDMA(/CSA) 101/I.S.2(/A440), North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights (NAFS) for a period of two years for products that have had no... more »
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April 30, 2013
To support the launch of its factory-applied stain finishes on its clad wood products, Marvin Windows & Doors has launched the Marvin Finishes iPad and iPhone app. The app lets builders and homeowners “build” and preview products with any of its wood species and finish options applied.
In addition to clear coat and painted interiors, Marvin offers six stain options—... more »
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April 30, 2013
Recent code editions previously have prescribed requirements for minimum sill heights in new construction to lessen the risk of a fall through a window opening. That minimum height may be avoided if the opening is filled with a window that will not open, or if the unit is equipped with a fall prevention device, such as a window opening control device (WOCD).
While jurisdictions across the country... more »
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April 26, 2013
During its 2013 Spring Business Meeting, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry named Dean Herriges of Urban Herriges & Sons Inc., Mukwonago, Wis., as chairman of the board and elevated Art Donnelly of Legacy Builders & Remodelers Corp., Mount Sinai, N.Y., to the office of president.
NARI's immediate past president, Herriges enters his new position as chairman of the board of... more »
