Helping commercial buildings meet energy conservation needs, Tubelite introduces its newest storefront system – TU24000 Series. This high-performance storefront system is part of Tubelite’s Therml=Block™ product offering and features an additional pour and debridged thermal break pocket to withstand the most demanding climates and conditions. Optimizing thermal performance contributes to energy efficiency and helps reduce […]
Greg Hall has been hired as a product development engineer working at Tubelite’s facility in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. Hall brings nearly 30 years of experience with storefront, curtainwall, windows, and hurricane impact systems. He says, “After learning about the company’s vision, growth and goals for the future, I decided I wanted to be a part […]
April 17, 2013 – 11:11 pm
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. Fluoropolymer coatings are two-coat systems formulated to provide excellent performance against weathering in normal environments. Suited for architectural product applications — such as storefronts, curtainwalls, windows and louvers — these coatings are highly resistant to chalking, chipping, peeling and fading. They also […]
Tubelite, Inc. named Mike Kwasny, CDT, as a client development manager serving Utah and southern Colorado. Kwasny provides glazing contractors with storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylighting systems. “With Tubelite’s breadth of product and reputation for dependability, I see strong potential for assisting the glazing contractors and architects in my territory who are concentrating on low-rise […]
Tubelite Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of architectural aluminum storefront, entrance and curtainwall systems in the United States, has finalized the location of their Texas facility. The selected site at 4900 Langdon Road is on the southeast side of Dallas and near the I-20 / I-45 interchange. “The expansion project is progressing nicely,” says […]
Tubelite, Inc. has hired Scott Dooley as a client development manager serving clients in Alabama and in Florida’s panhandle. He will provide Tubelite’s glazing contractors and architectural clients with storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylighting systems, including Tubelite’s ForceFront™ Storm and Blast products. Dooley most recently worked at Oldcastle Building Envelope, where he was a sales […]
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. Specifying Anodized Finishes The Aluminum Association has developed a system of designation for anodized finishes on aluminum. Specific finishes of the various types are designated by a letter followed by a two-digit numeral. Each designation may be combined into a single composite […]
March 15, 2013 – 12:00 pm
John Wiemer has been named as Tubelite’s client development manager serving glazing contractors, specification writers and architectural clients in Arkansas and Oklahoma. He will offer support with clients’ storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylighting system needs, including Tubelite’s ForceFront™ Storm and Blast products. Located in Hot Springs Village, Ark., Wiemer brings more than 30 years of […]
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. What is Anodizing? Anodizing is an electrochemical process that converts aluminum’s metal surface into a decorative, durable, corrosion-resistant, anodic oxide finish. It is readily available for storefront, curtainwall, entrances and daylight control systems. Exposed to the earth’s atmosphere, aluminum combines with oxygen […]
February 12, 2013 – 8:20 am
Tubelite Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of architectural aluminum storefront, entrance and curtainwall systems in the United States, has announced it will be expanding its operational footprint during the second quarter of this year with the establishment of a new regional facility in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The site selection is in process and […]
January 23, 2013 – 3:17 am
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. Daylighting and Retail Recent studies report that daylighting can offer retail establishments a strong competitive advantage. This is supported by a study commissioned by PG&E that compares the retail sales performance of 108 stores operated by a large (unidentified) chain retailer. Two-thirds […]
December 28, 2012 – 5:01 pm
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. An integrated design balances the cooling load of the window against required daylight illumination levels, thereby capturing both cooling and lighting energy savings without creating discomfort. A poor design imposes a substantial cooling load and creates glare. Achieving this balance requires careful […]
November 29, 2012 – 2:57 pm
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. As winter approaches, and the amount of daylight decreases, it’s important to realize the positive effects of natural daylight. The lack of daylight has been documented to cause Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), maladjustment of our body clocks (circadian rhythms) and consistent periods […]
November 6, 2012 – 2:46 am
Danny Lamartiniere joins Tubelite, Inc. as client development manager in Louisiana and Mississippi providing storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylighting systems to owners, architects and glazing contractor of commercial buildings. Lamartiniere draws from 46 years in the fenestration industry. He most recently served as a sales representative in the region for U.S. Aluminum. Prior to this, […]
October 18, 2012 – 12:06 am
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. The International Green Construction Code (IgCC) is the first national green model code. It is flexible, enabling jurisdictions to choose additional requirements that make the code a deeper shade of green, while paying close attention to the local climate and local regulatory […]
October 14, 2012 – 4:49 am
Representatives from Tubelite will be in SIGCO’s booth #930 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center for ArchitectureBoston Expo 2012. Watch the ABx website for more information about the conference.
October 7, 2012 – 7:21 pm
Representatives from Tubelite will be in booth #750 at New Orleans’ Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for the 2012 Design-Build Conference & Expo. Watch the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) website for more information about the conference.
September 26, 2012 – 4:42 am
Tubelite will be exhibiting at West Michigan Design and Construction Expo, hosted by the Builders Exchange of Michigan and the Grand Rapids Chapter of the Construction Specification Institute (CSI Grand Rapids). The event will be held, Oct. 25, 1-7 p.m., at the Deltaplex Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
September 19, 2012 – 9:08 pm
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. Photovoltaics convert light energy into electrical energy. The word “photovoltaic” is derived from photo, the Greek word for light, and volt, relating to electricity pioneer Alessandro Volta. In 1954, Bell Labs in the U.S. introduced the first solar photovoltaic (PV) device that […]
September 17, 2012 – 5:50 pm
Tubelite’s booth staff at Glassbuild America in Las Vegas: Steve Green, Mary Olivier, Stacy Schafer and Walt Lutzke welcomed many current customers and several prospective new accounts during the three days of the show, September 12, 13 and 14th. Some of the products featured in this year’s display included Tubelite’s ForceFront Blast and Storm resistant framing, and a […]
September 17, 2012 – 5:38 pm
Tom Minnon, Terry Robinholt, Terry Crosson, and Don Walker represented Tubelite at this year’s CONSTRUCT conference and expo in Phoenix, AZ, September 12, 13 and 14th. Architectural Specifier’s learned about Tubelite’s ForceFront Blast and Storm resistant framing products, in addition to the full line of aluminum swing doors, storefronts, and curtain wall systems.
September 10, 2012 – 7:33 am
Designed for low- and mid-rise applications, the durable framework of Tubelite Inc.’s 400 Series curtainwall can be seen on such notable projects as Pompeys Pillar National Monument. Located 25 miles east of Billings, Montana, Pompeys Pillar is the site of the only remaining physical evidence on the trail of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of […]
September 6, 2012 – 8:40 pm
As members of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Tubelite Inc. supports building projects that are designed and constructed to meet LEED® Rating Systems’ criteria. Exemplifying the company’s commitment to sustainable design, Tom Minnon, eastern regional sales manager, and Brian Tobias, estimator, are LEED Accredited Professionals. Steve Wilkening, engineering manager, and Gerard Schoeb, a structural […]
September 5, 2012 – 8:31 pm
Tubelite Inc. offerss aLuminate™ light shelves, supporting U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Rating Systems’ criteria for daylighting and views, thermal comfort, optimized energy performance and recycled content. aLuminate‘s reflector extrusions feature a wave-type pattern that diffuses sunlight and projects it deep into the room. Increasing the reach of natural light into an interior space helps reduce the […]
September 4, 2012 – 3:34 pm
Larry Richert has been named continuous improvement manager for Tubelite Inc., serving both facilities in Reed City and Walker, Mich. His responsibilities include the development, standardization, training and implementation of the company’s continuous improvement tools used across all business levels. After joining Tubelite, Richert moved to Ludington, Mich., where he, his wife and their four […]
September 3, 2012 – 10:46 am
Providing optimal strength and performance for low- and mid-rise buildings, Tubelite Inc. ForceFront™ Storm hurricane resistant storefront and curtainwall systems are designed for compliance with High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) Windzone 3 and Miami Dade – Large Missile Impact Level D (ASTM E1886/E1996 – TAS 201). Tubelite’s ForceFront Storm products’ design allows for dry glazing […]
August 28, 2012 – 6:42 pm
Tubelite, Inc. has named Charlie Hall as client development manager in Virginia working with G. Bowie and Associates. As part of the manufacturer’s representative team, he will provide Tubelite’s glazing contractors and architectural clients with storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylighting systems. Hall says that he is particularly impressed with Tubelite’s ForceFront™ Storm and Blast products: […]
August 27, 2012 – 3:47 am
On Oct. 16, Tubelite will be at the Association of Licensed Architects (ALA) Architecture Conference and Product Show held at the Drury Lane Conference Center, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Aaron Zorn will present “Energy Efficient Windows” a 90-minute CES offering 1.5 LUs.
August 24, 2012 – 4:13 pm
Don Walker has joined Tubelite Inc. as a client development manager for Oklahoma and northern Texas. Well-known in the area, he will provide glazing contractors and clients in the area with storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylighting systems. For more than three decades, Walker’s career has been dedicated to the fenestration industry. He worked for Atlas […]
August 24, 2012 – 1:09 am
Tubelite Inc.’s Monumental Doors feature a durable tie-rod construction, 5-inch-wide stiles, up to 10-inch-high bottom rails and heavy-duty hardware to withstand high traffic. The framing may be reinforced with steel and used with a continuous hinge for maximum strength and dependability. The aluminum for these door products can be extruded by Tubelite using EcoLuminum™, a […]
August 22, 2012 – 2:22 pm
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. In the second half of this two-part blog, we continue our look at how “smart” fenestration designs and applications can significantly improve a building’s performance using the guidelines in the LEED® Rating System. This month we’ll take a look at Thermal Comfort, […]
August 17, 2012 – 1:03 am
Tubelite Inc. 14000 Series Storefront flush-glazed system helps meet low-rise buildings’ energy, daylighting and sustainability goals. Extra-heavy intermediate verticals may be specified for strong windloads. The system’s standard framing is available with thermally improved members for optimal strength and thermal performance and is compatible with Tubelite’s Narrow, Medium and Wide Stile Doors. The storefront and […]
Tubelite will be exhibiting at the AIA North Dakota Conference & Building Products Exposition, Sept. 24-25 at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel in Bismarck. Watch the chapter website for more details.
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. Not every building is designed to achieve LEED® certification, but using the guidelines in the LEED Rating System can help lower utility costs, minimize the impact on our environment and improve occupant comfort levels. In this two-part blog, we’ll take a look […]
Tubelite Inc. has hired George Rand as a client development manager for eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. As the owner of Rand Sales & Marketing Co., he will provide glazing contractors and architectural clients in the area with storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylighting systems. Rand draws from more than 30 years of experience in commercial, […]
Carla Styles joins Tubelite Inc. as a client development manager for the Western territory. She will provide clients in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming and Montana with storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylighting systems. Most recently, Styles worked for Oldcastle Building Envelope as an architectural sales representative for national accounts, and previously, as a sales representative. […]
Contributing to environmental and energy-efficiency goals, Tubelite Inc. offers Therml=Block™ door products with thermal barriers. These insulated doors and frames are manufactured for quick installation and, once installed, reduce the transfer of hot and cold temperatures, mitigate interior frost build-up and require minimal maintenance for long-lasting, smooth operation. Mary Olivier, Tubelite’s marketing manager explains, “The […]
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. Most architectural aluminum glazing systems are not designed to be totally waterproof. Rather, most systems are designed to control water infiltration under extreme conditions and weep that water back to the exterior. Storefront and curtainwall systems differ in many ways: appearance, profiles, […]
September 12-14, 2012, Tubelite Inc. will be exhibiting at two industry events: Construction Specifications Institute’s (CSI’s) CONSTRUCT show in booth #628 at Arizona’s Phoenix Convention Center, and GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo in booth #912 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Please visit us and learn about Tubelite’s newest products.
Tubelite Inc. has hired Fred Haas as a client development manager to provide clients in Maryland, D.C., Delaware and northern Virginia with storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylighting systems. Haas most recently worked for Oldcastle Building Envelope as a sales representative for the same region. His previous employers include Zephyr Aluminum, LLC of Lancaster, Pa.; Caplan […]
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. As the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition opens in Washington, D.C., exhibitors will be showcasing new technology and products for use in the glass and glazing industry. One focal point will be increasing the thermal performance […]
Tubelite Inc. has named Steve Mikkelson to the newly created position of quality manager. He works closely with Tubelite’s production and executive management teams. “Tubelite strives to provide the highest level of quality in our storefront, entrance, curtainwall and daylight control systems,” says Mikkelson. Most recently, Mikkelson was the supplier development manager with GHSP in […]
Expanding on its selection of products with high thermal performance and condensation resistance, Tubelite Inc. introduces 400 Series Curtainwall with Fiberglass Pressure Plate. “The fiberglass pressure plates are applied from the exterior making them ideal for the lower levels of high-rise buildings and buildings with fewer than six stories. The high thermal performance makes them […]
Tubelite exhibited at the Glass Texpo 2012 event held in San Antonio, TX on May 12 and 13 at the Hotel Tropicano on the historic Riverwalk. The number of attendees for both days of the show was up from the previous one in 2010, setting new records. Floor space was added after the original plan, but some exhibitors were turned away. Glazing contractors […]
Assisting architects with specification writing and 3-D design, Tubelite Inc. participates in several online and automated tools. The company’s website connects visitors to product details, technical data and other information on its storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylight control systems. From TubeliteInc.com, visitors with subscriptions to BSD SpecLink®-E‘s can link to automated specification writing assistance. Also […]
Addressing the architectural community’s professional development needs, Tubelite Inc. offers educational presentations available through the American Institute of Architects’ Continuing Education System (AIA/CES). As a leading manufacturer of storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylight control systems, the company’s website invites architects and designers to explore its online resources at http://www.TubeliteInc.com, and to connect with representatives in […]
Tubelite Inc. announces Brian Ragsdale has joined the company to serve as client development manager for the new Florida territory. He will work closely with Tubelite’s sales team and regional sales managers to provide clients with storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylight control systems. More than 15 years ago, Ragsdale began working in north Georgia as […]
The first new elementary school in New Mexico’s Bernalillo Public Schools district in 30 years features storefront, curtainwall and sun shades from Tubelite, Inc. Bernalillo Elementary School’s Albuquerque-based team included Fanning Bard Tatum (FBT) Architects AIA, Ltd.; Enterprise Builders Corporation; and Southwest Glass & Glazing, Inc. This new elementary school facility was developed as part […]
Walker, Mich. — Helping protect low- and mid-rise buildings, Tubelite’s ForceFront™ Blast curtainwall and entry door systems are now available for high-security projects seeking blast hazard mitigation. ForceFront Blast products are designed for compliance with ASTM International standard F1642-04, the U.S. General Services Administration Interagency Security Committee (GSA/ISC) security design criteria and U.S. Department of […]
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. Architects and building owners face growing challenges in balancing aesthetics and daylighting design needs with increasingly stringent building and energy code requirements. This month’s discussion will focus on ways to reduce heat loss and heat gain to comply with commercial energy codes. […]
