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 [...]
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 sunshades 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 of [...]
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. [...]
Supporting green design and construction objectives, Max/Block™ sunshades by Tubelite® maximize daylighting and minimize solar heat gain. The aluminum for Max/Block sunshades can be extruded by Tubelite using EcoLuminum™, a high recycled-content aluminum billet composition with eco-friendly, durable finishes. These benefits also are key criteria for projects pursuing certification through the U.S. Green Building Council’s [...]
Walker, Mich. (April 2012) — Aaron Zorn joins Tubelite Inc. to provide glazing contractors in the Chicago area with storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylight control systems. Zorn previously worked with Traco, a division of Kawneer, serving Chicago’s commercial building teams and glazing contractors. His prior sales positions were with Pella Corporation’s Commercial Chicago division, and [...]
Walker, Mich. (March 2012) — Tubelite Inc. welcomes Tim Doughty to serve Georgia as client development manager. Drawing from four decades of experience in the glass and metal industry, he will provide glazing contractors with storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylight control systems. Doughty joins Tubelite following nearly 30 years of service with Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope and [...]
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. Aluminum remains the framing material of choice for architectural fenestration products used in non-residential applications. Aluminum has many excellent qualities from recyclability to engineering versatility to corrosion resistance. It also is an excellent conductor of temperature. Adding a barrier or “break” to [...]
February 23, 2012 – 8:48 pm
Walker, Mich. (Feb. 2012) — Responding to expanding market opportunities, Tubelite Inc. invested in structural expansions and production enhancements at its facilities in Walker and Reed City, Michigan. The Walker facility added more than 43,000 square feet to its existing building, for a total of 123,125 square feet. Lean manufacturing principals were applied to optimize [...]
February 15, 2012 – 9:51 am
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. Energy efficiency and occupant comfort are two key criteria in designing green buildings, especially for projects seeking LEED® certification. Contributing to these goals, thermal performance will continue to be an essential factor in the upcoming International Green Construction Code (IgCC) and the [...]
February 3, 2012 – 4:38 pm
Walker, Mich. — Tubelite Inc. has hired Terry Robinholt as regional sales manager for 21 states in the Central/Southwest region. He will work closely with Tubelite’s client development managers to provide selected glazing contractors in the region with storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylight control systems. Robinholt will support the company’s sales team with 40 years [...]
January 26, 2012 – 9:31 pm
Walker, Mich. – Helping protect low- and mid-rise buildings in need of storm hazard mitigation, Tubelite’s Force Front Storm monumental entry door systems have received Florida Product Approval (#14563). Designed for compliance with High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) Windzones 2 and 3, Force Front Storm doors and frames also are tested to meet Miami Dade large [...]
January 18, 2012 – 2:09 pm
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. As we begin 2012, I add blogging to my list of New Year’s resolutions and new skills. In our industry, “What’s new?” is a question we’re constantly asked by architects. Staying current, accessible, relevant and knowledgeable are expectations. These are especially important [...]
January 13, 2012 – 2:32 pm
Walker, Mich. — Tubelite Inc. has named John Young as client development manager providing storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylight control systems for North and South Carolina, and southern Virginia. Owner of J&L Young, LLC, Young serves this territory as an independent sales representative, while working closely with Tubelite’s new office in Rock Hill, S.C. He [...]
November 30, 2011 – 10:02 pm
Walker, Mich. — Berrien Springs School District’s Virtual Learning Academy is taking public education to the next level. The recently opened facility, which offers area students both traditional “on-site” education and online courses, features the latest advances in technology, design and materials, including storefront systems manufactured by Tubelite. The building’s striking exterior, designed by local [...]
August 12, 2011 – 7:41 pm
Walker, Mich. — Tubelite Inc. announces that Sage Architectural Products, LLC of Austin, Texas, will serve the state’s central and southern region. As manufacturer’s representatives, the firm will provide Tubelite’s clients with storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylight control systems for commercial building needs. As the owners of Sage Architectural Products, Todd and Kim Joubert share [...]
Walker, Mich. — As part of its planned market expansion, Tubelite Inc. has opened two offices in South Carolina and Texas and added five, experienced personnel to its team. Both locations are fully operational to support clients’ needs for storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylight control systems. These offices also extend support for the markets Tubelite [...]
Walker, Mich. — Saginaw Valley State University‘s Pioneer Hall continues to draw praise from students, staff and the surrounding community. Not only was Pioneer Hall the first “green” building on the Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) campus, it was also the first project in the northeastern and mid-Michigan areas to earn Silver certification under the [...]
Walker, Mich. — Tubelite announces ForceFront™ Blast curtainwall and entry door systems are now available for high-security projects seeking blast hazard mitigation in low- and mid-rise applications. Providing complementary performance, aesthetics and environmental attributes, Tubelite’s ForceFront curtainwall and entry door products are manufactured using EcoLuminum™, a high recycled-content aluminum billet composition with eco-friendly, durable finishes. [...]
Walker, Mich. — 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 [...]
Walker, Mich. — 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 www.TubeliteInc.com, and to connect [...]
Walker, Mich. – Tubelite Inc. announced Glaz-Tech Industries, Inc., has been named as a distributor for the company’s architectural aluminum products, serving clients in Idaho and Utah. Headquartered in Tucson, Ariz., Glaz-Tech is a wholesale supplier and manufacturer of energy-efficiency glass and aluminum products. Operating across the southwestern states for more than 20 years, the company [...]
Walker, Mich. — Helping create welcoming entrances in new construction, renovations and expansions, Tubelite Inc. has enhanced its custom entrance systems for institutional and commercial projects. The company’s 3-D software modeling tools and computer numeric controlled (CNC) programming offer efficiencies that save materials, reduce lead-times and increase quality. Please see TubeliteInc.com for an informational video. [...]
Walker, Mich. — Tubelite Inc. announced Complete Line Glass Wholesalers, Inc., will distribute the company’s architectural aluminum products to clients in Texas. Three of Complete Line’s Texas locations – Grand Prairie, Houston and San Antonio – now offer Tubelite’s storefront, curtainwall and entrance systems. “For nearly 25 years, we have prided ourselves on our service [...]
Walker, Mich. — Tubelite Inc. announced United Plate Glass Company (UPG) has been named as a distributor for the company’s architectural aluminum products. UPG offers daily deliveries to clients in western Pennsylvania, southwestern New York, eastern Ohio, northern West Virginia, northeastern Maryland, the northern D.C. suburbs and specific destinations for large projects. For more than [...]
Walker, Mich. — Tubelite Inc. named Terry Britt as a client development manager serving Indiana, eastern Missouri and central to southern Illinois. He works closely with glazing contractors and architects in this region to provide information on the company’s architectural aluminum products and their green building benefits. Drawing from more than three decades of industry [...]
Walker, Mich. — Tubelite Inc. announced Wholesale Glass Distributors will carry the company’s architectural aluminum products to serve clients in Tennessee and parts of Arkansas, Missouri and Mississippi. Founded in 1984 and located in Memphis, Tenn., Wholesale Glass is the only independent glass distributor and fabricator in this region. The company has earned a strong [...]
February 3, 2011 – 12:38 pm
Walker, Mich. — Tubelite Inc. has named Tom Minnon as eastern region sales manager of the company’s architectural aluminum products, serving clients from Maine to Georgia. With nearly four decades of industry experience and many professional accreditations, Minnon regularly provides educational and consultative support to architects, buildings owners and glazing contractors. Minnon’s experience in the [...]
November 13, 2010 – 8:00 am
Tubelite Inc. announces its 3700 Series window now are manufactured using EcoLuminum™, a high recycled-content aluminum billet composition featuring environmentally-friendly finishes. Presenting the opportunity for natural ventilation, these operable windows are available as conventional, concealed and casement units. Operable windows offer a seasonal opportunity to reduce energy demands and consumption, while enhancing occupants’ comfort. Coupled [...]
November 12, 2010 – 8:00 am
Tubelite Inc. announces aLuminate™ light shelves, supporting U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Rating System 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 [...]
November 11, 2010 – 8:00 am
Denver Public Schools’ Evie Garrett Dennis Campus is a testament to the power of innovation, environmental responsibility and community support. The first facility in Denver Public Schools to attain Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® for Schools Rating System, it is one of the most efficient school facilities in the State of [...]
November 10, 2010 – 8:00 am
Gerard Schoeb, a structural and applications engineer with Tubelite Inc., successfully passed the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC’s) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED®) Green Associate Certification. Tubelite provides storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylight control systems to commercial building teams. These products can contribute to projects pursuing certification through the LEED Rating Systems in [...]
September 1, 2010 – 12:01 pm
Tubelite Inc.’s copper anodize finish creates a striking visual effect that retains its bright metallic appearance, while extending the environmentally-responsible, low-maintenance benefits of its storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylight control systems. Ideal for the Southwestern aesthetic and for historically-influenced design palettes, the copper anodize withstands extreme environments and the trials of time. Providing superior abrasion [...]
Tubelite Inc.’s website, http://www.tubeliteinc.com, showcases a new design helping visitors connect more easily with a broader selection of online resources. Within one or two clicks from Tubelite’s homepage, users can: * Read the company’s latest product, personnel and event news, * View informative videos and a gallery of projects, * Download product details, technical data and [...]
August 1, 2010 – 12:00 pm
Tubelite Inc. has promoted its dependability and service for 65 years. The company supports these claims with Damage Free Guarantee to ensure the safe and timely delivery of its storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylight control systems. “Recognizing the importance of construction project schedules, we’ve built our business around the goal of being the most dependable [...]
August 1, 2010 – 12:00 pm
Contributing to environmental and energy-efficiency goals, Tubelite Inc. offers Therml=Block™ door products with thermal barriers. These insulated doors and frames are manufactured using EcoLuminum™, a high recycled-content aluminum billet composition featuring environmentally-friendly finishes. “Therml=Block entrances dramatically reduce the transfer of hot and cold temperatures, block interior frost build-up and can be installed quickly,” says Mary [...]
August 1, 2010 – 12:00 pm
Tubelite Inc. announces G. Bowie and Associates as its manufacturer’s representative in Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee. Drawing from more than 30 years of experience in commercial building products and services, the G. Bowie team works closely with architects, contractors, consultants, property managers, building owners and developers throughout the Southeast region. Based in Nashville, Tenn., company [...]
Tubelite Inc. has hired Steve Seeling, CDT, as a client development managerrepresenting the company’s architectural aluminum products. In this role, he assists commercial building teams in Nebraska, Kansas, western Missouri and Arkansas. Seeling draws from three decades of experience in helping owners, designers and installers select windows, entrances, storefronts and curtainwall systems. Most recently, he [...]
Thank you to everyone that stopped by to visit and speak with us. Our display was focused on Ecoluminum, Tubelite’s industry leading 80% recycled content in all extrusions, and eco-friendly anodized and painted finishes. Energy saving accessories like our MaxBlock Sunshades and aLuminate Lightshelves were also part of the display. Table samples included the Tubelite [...]
Supporting green design and construction objectives, Max/Block™ sunshades by Tubelite® are now manufactured using EcoLuminum™, a high recycled-content aluminum billet composition featuring environmentally-friendly finishes. Along with responsible resource management, Max/Block sunshades maximize daylighting and minimize solar heat gain. These benefits also are key criteria for projects pursuing certification through the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® [...]
Tubelite has released a new product line of thermally broken doors and frames. The door and frame utilize an “I” shaped thermal strut reinforced with 25% nylon fiber to provide superior CRF of 56 and Uc of 0.65. Each assembled extrusion must pass a shear test of 1000 lb minimum. The doors have a Medium [...]
Tubelite Inc. introduces Therml=Block™ 300ES Curtainwall, the newest product manufactured using EcoLuminum™, a high recycled-content aluminum billet composition featuring environmentally-friendly finishes. “Our new 300ES curtainwall contributes to superior energy-savings, which supports green goals and rating systems, such as LEED. It’s ideal for schools, medical facilities, low-rise office buildings and other projects up to four-stories-tall,” says [...]
January 1, 2010 – 12:00 pm
Tubelite Inc. now manufactures all of its architectural, extruded aluminum products with EcoLuminum™, a high recycled-content aluminum billet composition featuring environmentally-friendly finishes. The company developed this industry-leading formulation to support customers’ green goals such as contributing to commercial building projects seeking LEED® Green Building Rating System™ certification. To maximize the environmental benefits and energy-efficient attributes [...]
December 30, 2007 – 12:00 pm
Tubelite is estimated to be the sixth largest U.S. supplier of architectural aluminum products for the commercial glass and glazing industry. Established in 1945, Tubelite has two divisions: the branded products group offers aluminum storefront, entrance and curtainwall products, and the custom aluminum extrusion group offers mill finish architectural quality extrusions for other industries. The [...]
December 30, 2007 – 12:00 pm
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (December 21, 2007) – Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:APOG) today announced that it has purchased 100 percent of the stock of Michigan-based Tubelite Inc., which fabricates aluminum storefront, entrance and curtainwall products for the U.S. commercial construction industry, for approximately $44 million (plus or minus closing adjustments). Apogee provides distinctive value-added glass solutions for [...]
December 1, 2007 – 12:00 pm
Apogee Enterprises, Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis, is a leader in technologies involving the design and development of value-added glass products and services. The company is organized in two segments: Architectural products and services companies design, engineer, fabricate, install, maintain and renovate the walls of glass and windows comprising the outside skin of commercial and institutional [...]
The expansion of Tubelite’s assembly, warehousing and distribution operations will be complete by mid-June. The Company will be increasing its plant space by twenty percent. It will also increase the number of shipping docks by fifty-percent to accommodate its growing needs. The assembly operation will relocate to the west-end of the facility beginning on June [...]
