The 2008 Distinguished Service Award for the Architectural Products Group, which went to Steve Fronek, vice president of technical services for Wausau Window and Wall Systems, Wausau, Wis., was one of several honors presented at the American Architectural Manufacturers Association’s 72nd Annual Conference Awards Banquet held recently at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort in Coronado, Calif. Fronek has been very involved in the evolution of thermal performance standards. Other award winners included: Outstanding Member Award David Moyer, vice president, Architectural Testing Inc., York, Pa. Residential Products Group Distinguished Service Award Tracy Rogers, technical director, Edgetech IG, a division of Lauren International, Cambridge, Ohio. Marketing Distinguished Service Award Joe Hums, regional sales manager, Mikron, a division of Quanex Corp., Houston. Chairman’s Award Acralight International, Santa Ana, Calif.
Wausau VP wins AAMA award (April 2009)
This Month’s Features
Forecasting the Future of Color
While megatrends in coatings and paints do not change overnight, their subtle evolutions reveal where innovation is headed.
Adhesive Innovation
No longer substitutes for sealants or screws, advanced PSA tapes have emerged as high-performance bonding systems that enhance structural integrity and design flexibility.
Key Design Factors When Employing IMPs
Facing profile choices for IMPs include flat, minor ribs, v-grooves, deeper ribs, and striated profiles.
Sealants for Metal Building Systems
Sealants may seem minor, but they are crucial for metal buildings, ensuring moisture protection and thermal integrity for lasting performance.
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