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March 26, 2013
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association launched a Facebook page for its scholarship and partner programs. The Facebook page is a resource for AAMA members and prospective applicants to receive exclusive information regarding the programs. To access the page, search “AAMA Scholarship Program” on Facebook or visit AAMAScholarshipProgram.
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March 26, 2013
ABC Supply Co., Inc. has acquired substantially all of the assets of Lee Wholesale Supply Inc., a distributor specializing in steep-slope roofing, siding and windows with four locations in the Michigan communities of Livonia, Macomb, New Hudson and Port Huron.
“We are actively looking for acquisitions that will allow us to continue growing and make us an even stronger partner for our... more »
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March 22, 2013
Marvin Windows and Doors announced the launch of the Marvin Finishes iPad and iPhone app, which allows homeowners and building professionals to build a window or door with a customized interior and exterior finish, and view windows featuring Marvin's new factory-applied stains. The app offers high-resolution, fullscreen stain swatches so users can view options in detail. The Marvin Finishes app... more »
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March 21, 2013
Simonton Windows provided energy-efficient windows for the new MainStreet America park in Houston. The innovative park is on a 14-acre site and features 12 fully appointed showcase homes representing many of the home styles and architectural features found across America, including coastal homes, Spanish courtyards and Southwestern Mediterranean designs.
The homes at the interactive park range in... more »
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March 21, 2013
The Window and Door Manufacturers Association Annual Technical Conference will take place at the Intercontinental Milwaukee Hotel, June 4-6, 2013.
The three-day event will feature sessions on current industry research, trends in manufacturing processes and procedures, and emerging product technologies. Breakout sessions will focus on topics relevant to the window and architectural... more »
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March 20, 2013
Fypon Ltd., Simonton Windows and Therma-Tru Doors joined DaVinci Roofscapes to launch the “Shake it Up” Exterior Color Contest. Open to homeowners nationwide, the online contest includes a $5,000 grand prize to help the winner add color to the exterior of his or her home. Online entries will be accepted from March 18 to April 21, 2013.
To enter the contest,... more »
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March 20, 2013
The Window and Door Manufacturers Association installed a new leadership team at its spring meeting in Washington, D.C., where the WDMA board of directors elected Mike Salsieder, president and general counsel for Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork, as the association's 2013-2014 chair. "Serving as WDMA's chair, I am honored to help advance the interests of a very important... more »
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March 20, 2013
Integrity Window and Doors' Wood-Ultrex line from Marvin Windows and Doors was named as Most Efficient in the fiberglass/composite window category by the Environmental Protection Agency for 2013. As part of the EPA’s Energy Star program, Most Efficient products are rigorously tested and achieve an independent certification above and beyond regular Energy Star certification.
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March 19, 2013
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association recently released an updated standard for the installation of residential replacement windows without the removal of existing frames. AAMA 2410-13, Standard Practice for Installation of Windows with an Exterior Flush Fin Over an Existing Window Frame, covers the installation of retrofit windows in detached one- and two-family dwellings and... more »
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March 19, 2013
The Association of Millwork Distributors submitted a code change proposal for the International Residential Code that would incorporate a reference to the AMD 100 for compliance to design wind load requirements. The ANSI/AMD 100-2013, Structural Performance Ratings of Side-Hinged Exterior Door Systems and Procedures for Component Substitution, ensures that producers of SHEDs have an alternative... more »
