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CSC Toronto 2025 events
Alumicor is a proud Pinnacle Sponsor of the Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) Toronto Chapter, supporting annual programming and educational events.
Alumicor’s Mark Bowyer, CTR; Steve Gusterson, FCSC, CTR; Steven Ringler, CTR and Jeff Thompson regularly participate [ Read More… ]
Port of Montreal Tower showcases complex, custom curtainwall by Alumicor, specified for high quality and high performance
The 65-meter-high (213-foot-high) Port of Montreal Tower adds an architectural exclamation point to the multi-phased construction completion of Montreal’s 38,090-square-meter (410,000-square-foot) Grand Quai. Designed by Provencher_Roy, the tower invites the public to ascend above the [ Read More… ]
New Alumicor RainBlade 2900 Series fixed windows offer design flexibility, high performance and simple installation
The new Alumicor RainBlade 2900 Series of aluminum-framed, thermally broken, fixed windows offers architects design flexibility, building owners high performance, and glazing professionals simplified shop fabrication and field installation.
The RainBlade TrueLine 2900, ShadowLine 2970 and [ Read More… ]
Jeffrey H Appel promoted to director of sales serving Alumicor, EFCO and Tubelite brands
Jeffrey H Appel has been promoted to director of sales for Apogee Enterprises and its Architectural Framing Systems division, supporting the Alumicor, EFCO and Tubelite brands, and the legacy Wausau Window products. He most recently [ Read More… ]
Lisa May named director of preconstruction and architectural services for EFCO, Tubelite and Alumicor
Lisa May has been named director preconstruction and architectural services for EFCO, Tubelite and Alumicor brand product offerings, as well as Wausau Window and Wall Systems’ legacy [ Read More… ]
Austin Zajichek promoted to marketing manager for Linetec, Tubelite and Alumicor
Austin Zajichek has been promoted to marketing manager for the Linetec, Tubelite and Alumicor brands.
- Linetec is the largest U.S. finishing services provider for architectural aluminum products, [ Read More… ]
Anodized advantage: Understanding the benefits and options
For the highest performance finish on aluminum framing systems, choose Class I anodize.
Curtainwall, storefront, windows and entrance doors’ exterior framing members endure continual [ Read More… ]
CSC Toronto Building Expo, Feb. 28, MTCC, ON
Alumicor’s Mark Bowyer, CTR; Steve Gusterson, FCSC, CTR; Steven Ringler, [ Read More… ]
Which painted finish performs best?
When your project requires lasting performance in a choice of colors, specify 70% PVDF architectural coatings for aluminum framing systems.
Specifying performance should be the easiest part of selecting an architectural paint finish for your [ Read More… ]
Alumicor expands paint, anodize and specialty finishing options for architectural aluminum building envelope products
Supporting projects’ design flexibility, color variety and consistency, and high-performance durability, Alumicor has expanded its breadth of architectural aluminum finishing choices for its curtainwall, storefront, window and [ Read More… ]
Altus White Rock offers relaxed luxury living with captivating views framed by Alumicor curtainwall, windows and terrace doors
Altus White Rock defines modern urban resort living with its 12-storey, 126-unit residential mixed-use development. Positioned at a geographical pinnacle in British Columbia’s White Rock community and [ Read More… ]
5 FAQs on door corner construction
Extruded aluminum is the material of choice for commercial doors and entrances. Its popularity is due in part to its excellent track record: There are millions of aluminum [ Read More… ]
Alumicor names Cass Dvorak as client development manager serving the Atlantic region
Cass Dvorak has been named as an Alumicor client development manager serving the Atlantic region, including Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador. He reports [ Read More… ]
Edgewood Elementary School features multiple Alumicor products to support transparent, daylit, energy-efficient, flexible learning spaces
Edgewood Elementary School welcomes students, parents and faculty to the Surrey School District in British Columbia. Its sustainable, contemporary facility provides space for more than [ Read More… ]
Controlling storefront and curtainwall water infiltration
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 [ Read More… ]