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Topic Terms: Product Spotlight, Fire-rated glass, Storefronts and entrances

Glass systems

As Pilkington Architectural halts production of the Pilkington Planar system in St. Helens, U.K., as of Dec. 31, 2021, W&W Glass announced it will offer its own glass engineered solutions. They include everything from unitized curtain wall to custom storefronts, skylights and more. Company officials also say that all warranties on existing manufactured projects will be honored based on the terms of Pilkington’s warranty. 
 

Glass systems

As Pilkington Architectural halts production of the Pilkington Planar system in St. Helens, U.K., as of Dec. 31, 2021, W&W Glass announced it will offer its own glass engineered solutions. They include everything from unitized curtain wall to custom storefronts, skylights and more. Company officials also say that all warranties on existing manufactured projects will be honored based on the terms of Pilkington’s warranty. 
 

Blast systems

Tubelite Inc. expanded its ForceFront Blast product family to include a full range of high-security curtain wall, storefront, entrance door systems for low- and mid-rise government, health care, educational and commercial building projects. Tubelite’s ForceFront Blast systems are engineered to comply with the blast hazard-mitigating requirements for the U.S. Department of Defense, General Service Administration and Veterans Affairs applications. Additionally, Tubelite provides its clients with engineering and estimating support services to deliver projects’ required performance level.

Blast systems

Tubelite Inc. expanded its ForceFront Blast product family to include a full range of high-security curtain wall, storefront, entrance door systems for low- and mid-rise government, health care, educational and commercial building projects. Tubelite’s ForceFront Blast systems are engineered to comply with the blast hazard-mitigating requirements for the U.S. Department of Defense, General Service Administration and Veterans Affairs applications. Additionally, Tubelite provides its clients with engineering and estimating support services to deliver projects’ required performance level.

Blast systems

Tubelite Inc. expanded its ForceFront Blast product family to include a full range of high-security curtain wall, storefront, entrance door systems for low- and mid-rise government, health care, educational and commercial building projects. Tubelite’s ForceFront Blast systems are engineered to comply with the blast hazard-mitigating requirements for the U.S. Department of Defense, General Service Administration and Veterans Affairs applications. Additionally, Tubelite provides its clients with engineering and estimating support services to deliver projects’ required performance level.

Blast systems

Tubelite Inc. expanded its ForceFront Blast product family to include a full range of high-security curtain wall, storefront, entrance door systems for low- and mid-rise government, health care, educational and commercial building projects. Tubelite’s ForceFront Blast systems are engineered to comply with the blast hazard-mitigating requirements for the U.S. Department of Defense, General Service Administration and Veterans Affairs applications. Additionally, Tubelite provides its clients with engineering and estimating support services to deliver projects’ required performance level.

Storefront system

St. Cloud Window Inc. introduced its SCW4500SF Storefront and Entrance system. Ideally suited for all new construction, renovation and replacement projects, this system incorporates advanced thermal strut technology to provide optimal thermal efficiency and enable dual finish/color options and is engineered to deliver high acoustic attenuation. Doors are suitable for standard and ADA-compliant installations, operate on a continuous geared hinge that is fully adjustable yet minimally exposed, and accommodate most commercial hardware setups.
 

Storefront system

St. Cloud Window Inc. introduced its SCW4500SF Storefront and Entrance system. Ideally suited for all new construction, renovation and replacement projects, this system incorporates advanced thermal strut technology to provide optimal thermal efficiency and enable dual finish/color options and is engineered to deliver high acoustic attenuation. Doors are suitable for standard and ADA-compliant installations, operate on a continuous geared hinge that is fully adjustable yet minimally exposed, and accommodate most commercial hardware setups.
 

Impact system

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope released an enhanced version of its StormMax storefront system. This hurricane-resistant system was updated to make installation easier, say officials. The StormMax FG-5700, FG-5750 and FG-5750T storefront systems also feature additional infill options, 12-foot frame heights and simplified anchoring. Combined with both inside and outside glazing options as well as pre-glazing, the systems offer maximum flexibility to provide customers exactly what they need for every job, per OBE officials.

Impact system

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope released an enhanced version of its StormMax storefront system. This hurricane-resistant system was updated to make installation easier, say officials. The StormMax FG-5700, FG-5750 and FG-5750T storefront systems also feature additional infill options, 12-foot frame heights and simplified anchoring. Combined with both inside and outside glazing options as well as pre-glazing, the systems offer maximum flexibility to provide customers exactly what they need for every job, per OBE officials.