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CornellCookson expands Mountain Top production facility

Posted by | Jun 19, 2019 | 0 |

Manufacturing capacity in Mountain Top will grow from 10 bays to 16 bays – a 60% increase. The company recently announced a fifth shift at this factory to meet growing demand for its lineup of door products and closure solutions, along with increased hiring and job-growth initiatives. The expansion announcement comes on the heels of a major investment by Griffon Corporation, owner of CornellCookson’s parent company Clopay Corporation.

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AAMA releases updated standard for liquid applied flashing for exterior wall openings

AAMA releases updated standard for liquid applied flashing for exterior wall openings

Posted by | Jun 13, 2019 | 0 |

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released an updated specification establishing minimum performance requirements for liquid-applied flashing used to provide water-resistive seals around exterior wall openings in buildings that includes fenestration products, such as windows and doors, as well as other through-wall penetrations. AAMA 714-19, “Voluntary Specification for Liquid Applied Flashing Used to Create a Water-Resistive Seal around Exterior Wall Openings in Buildings,” was last updated in 2015.

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CornellCookson to showcase code-driven solutions and Continuing Education Course at AIA Conference on Architecture 2019

CornellCookson to showcase code-driven solutions and Continuing Education Course at AIA Conference on Architecture 2019

Posted by | May 31, 2019 | 0 |

Located at booth #6716, CornellCookson will display four products that provide unique combinations of durability, life safety and improved aesthetics. This includes the company’s brand new tornado-shelter StormDefender™ Door along with the design-forward SteelWeave™ Metal Mesh Grille and code-driven SmokeShield™ Elevator closure. CornellCookson will also take part in the AIA Continuing Education (CE) Theater and Passport programs, in addition its own in-booth promotions and giveaways.

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CornellCookson introduces AlarmGard® Plus Motor, expands industry-leading portfolio of fire-rated products

CornellCookson introduces AlarmGard® Plus Motor, expands industry-leading portfolio of fire-rated products

Posted by | May 22, 2019 | 0 |

CornellCookson announces the AlarmGard® Plus Motor. Its latest innovation in life safety and fire protection joins the growing AlarmGard Closing System family of products. The failsafe chassis style motor operator includes a host of standard features such as automatic reopen selectivity, adjustable time delay, tamper-proof cycle counters, an integrated failsafe release device and an internal, variable rate centrifugal governor.

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ASSA ABLOY brands Ceco Door and Curries expand Fire Resistive offerings that keep flames, radiant heat, and hot gases from spreading

Posted by | Mar 13, 2019 | 0 |

Steel door and frame brands Ceco Door and Curries introduce new offerings and expansion of existing E119 Fire Resistive products. Partnering with Vetrotech, a Saint-Gobain company, these ASSA ABLOY brands now offer window walls featuring corners and other angles without the need for vertical mullions to splice panels together. Other new features for these glazed frames include bullet resistance up to level 3 and sound ratings up to STC 49.

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Kolbe displays latest trends in windows and doors at NAHB

Kolbe displays latest trends in windows and doors at NAHB

Posted by | Feb 26, 2019 | 0 |

Kolbe Windows & Doors displayed examples of the latest trends in windows and doors at the National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show. “Kolbe takes the lead in introducing new design trends to the window and door market. Our aesthetic, architectural and sustainable solutions provide fresh alternatives for today’s home,” stated Kolbe’s vice president of marketing, Cindy Bremer.

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Protect Against the Destructive Power of Tornadoes and Hurricanes with StormDefender™ from CornellCookson

Protect Against the Destructive Power of Tornadoes and Hurricanes with StormDefender™ from CornellCookson

Posted by | Nov 15, 2018 | 0 |

To help combat the alarming increase in natural disasters and protect human lives against deadly winds, flying projectiles and fire, CornellCookson has developed the StormDefender™ Door. This advanced rolling steel door is designed specifically for safe room protection against life-threatening tornados and hurricanes. The StormDefender Door is tested and certified to ICC500-2014 and FEMA P-361 standards. The fire-rated version of this specialty door meets UL10B and UL1784 standards – adding to its life safety credentials.

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AAMA updates requirements for rigid PVC exterior profiles

AAMA updates requirements for rigid PVC exterior profiles

Posted by | Nov 6, 2018 | 0 |

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) updated a document describing minimum requirements for various factors pertaining to rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) exterior profiles used in windows, doors and skylights. AAMA 303-18, “Voluntary Specification for Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Exterior Profiles,” was first released in 2000 and was last updated in 2012.

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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