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AAMA Western Region 2012 Spring Meeting
April 10-11, 2012
Portland, OR

AAMA Southeast Region 2012 Spring Meeting
May 8-10, 2012
Austin, TX

AAMA National Summer Conference
June 10-13, 2012
Oak Brook, IL

 AAMA News


Opening Thoughts from the President & CEO
Thank you to our members and guests who joined us in commemorating our 75th anniversary at the Annual Conference in Naples, FL. Every year, this conference allows us to honor our members’ expertise and commitment to the success of the industry.


At a recent visit with two AAMA member companies, GIESSE and Eastman Chemical Company, I was impressed with both members’ dedication to new product innovation and the manufacturing of a full range of materials and accessories for the fenestration industry. 

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AAMA Recognizes Member Leadership during 75th Anniversary Celebration
AAMA recognized the contributions and achievements of its members and congratulated award winners at the 75th Annual Conference Awards Banquet held in Naples, FL. Award presenters noted the importance of these member contributions as they serve to further the industry as a whole.  

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AAMA Celebrates 75 Years at Annual Conference
AAMA kicked off its 75th anniversary celebration during the Opening General Session of the 2012 Annual Conference. The conference, held in Naples, FL, features many special presentations, significant task group and committee meetings and the Annual Awards Banquet. 

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AAMA Ratifies 2012 Board; Appoints Heppes as Affiliated Association Officer
At the AAMA 75th Annual Conference in Naples, FL, the AAMA membership ratified the 2012 Board of Directors slate, which included Jerry Heppes, Sr., CAE of Door and Hardware Institute to fill the affiliated association seat.

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AAMA Members Sponsor SchoolTools Backpacks for At-Risk Children
Eleven members of AAMA sponsored 250 World Vision SchoolTools backpacks, at a total cost of $5,500, to benefit at-risk Florida children. Backpacks were assembled with school supplies by members’ spouses as a part of AAMA’s 75th Annual Conference in Naples, FL.

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Former Navy SEAL Eric Greitens Delivers Inspiring Speech at 75th Annual Conference 
Keynote speaker Eric Greitens delivered his speech, The Heart and the Fist - Inspired Leadership Through Challenging Times, during AAMA’s 75th Annual Conference in Naples, FL. The speech addressed subjects vitally important to today’s companies, including leadership, social responsibility and the humanitarian ethic. 

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AAMA Task Groups Make Progress on Green Certification Program
At AAMA’s 75th Annual Conference in Naples, FL, the association’s green-related task groups met to discuss AAMA’s Green Product Certification Program and review ballot results.

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Experts Dissect Challenges of Accelerated Weathering Alternatives during Annual Conference 
The ability to accurately test for weathering and meaningfully predict the durability of polymers and coatings intended for outdoor exposure is critical to product development and to certification. Outdoor weathering sites in Arizona, Florida and Ohio routinely expose samples to the conditions of their respective climates. But these tests take up to five years, and this can pose a problem due to today’s fast-evolving technology and competitive markets. Rapid change requires faster decisions, which in turn calls for rapid evaluation of new formulations. 

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HUD PowerSaver Program Backs Loans for Homeowners to Upgrade Windows, Skylights and Doors for Energy Efficiency
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on December 23, 2011, that mortgage finance company Fannie Mae will begin purchasing Federal Housing Administration (FHA) PowerSaver loans from Fannie Mae approved lenders.

Fannie Mae’s purchase of the FHA loans will provide liquidity to PowerSaver approved lenders and create financing opportunities for homeowners to make cost effective, energy-efficient improvements, according to HUD. 

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AAMA Scholarship Program, Partner Program Now Accepting Applications 
The application process for the 2012-2013 AAMA Scholarship Program and Partner Program is now open. Applications will be received for both programs through April 1.

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AAMA/FMA/WDMA Installation Committee to Create New Standard
The AAMA/FMA/WDMA Installation Committee is creating a standard for window installation over rigid foam board insulation.The kick-off meeting will be held in Orlando, FL, April 4-5, and the standard will be completed on a fast track schedule. AAMA members may contact Andrea Rhodes, Technical Operations Supervisor, for additional information. 

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 Council News




Case Study: The Emerald City Gets Greener
The Columbia City neighborhood of urban Seattle, WA, is home to an innovative residential development with state-of-the-art green credentials. With residents just a short walk to high-speed transportation, farmer’s markets, parks and a rich diversity of restaurants and shops, Columbia City Green is a mecca for Seattle urbanites seeking a green lifestyle.
 
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AEC Helps Impose Antidumping Duties, Participates in Hearings for 2012 International Green Construction Code
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) continues to play an active role in advocating for aluminum in all aspects of the building and construction industry. Working together with partners at AAMA and other groups, AEC promotes the positive role of aluminum fenestration products in meeting advanced requirements for sustainability, energy performance, structural performance and durability. 

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Glass Material Council Creates Task Group to Update Two Existing Documents
At the 75th Annual Conference in Naples, FL, the Glass Material Council met to discuss critical issues including document developments and newsletter topics.
 
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IGMA Holds 2012 Annual Conference; Reviews Important Industry Documents 
At the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance’s (IGMA) 2012 Annual Conference, held January 31-Feburary 4 in Tempe, AZ, many of IGMA’s task groups and committees held meetings. These groups met to discuss industry issues and document updates. 

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