The December issue of Glass Magazine features “Begin with the Finish,” another Trendhunter column by Linetec’s marketing manager, Tammy Schroeder, LEED Green Associate. Schroeder shares five trends in resilient finishing for architectural aluminum products: Protective integrity, including finishes with antimicrobial protection High-performance durability, as specified to meet AAMA 2605 for architectural coatings and 611 for […]
During winter months and in cold climates, most people look forward to staying warm, cozy indoors even if they’re sitting next to a window. However, many of us are all too familiar with a chilly draft or even a frosted interior surface that cause everyone to distance themselves several feet from the windows. When the […]
Q: Tell me about your job A: My primary role is to develop and improve our continuous improvement system at Linetec. This is done through coaching of all people through our Leadership First program. Applying lean operational excellence principles helps us continue to create a culture of continuous improvement and improve safety, environmental impact, quality, […]
Choosing high-performance, durable, easy-to-clean finishes for architectural aluminum products supports companies’ goals to create attractive, efficient, safe, healthy and productive workplaces. First Impressions Office buildings and their owners face a competitive environment for attracting new tenants and retaining existing ones. As in a job interview, first impressions matter. A bright, clean exterior in good condition […]
Recently featured in Glass Magazine, Salt Lake City’s Fire Station No. 14 earned LEED Gold certification in April 2020 through the U.S. Green Building Council for its energy-efficient, environmentally responsible design and construction. When it opened in 2018, it was one of the first net-zero-energy (NZE) fire stations in the country, meaning it generates more […]
Best in Class Campuses welcoming students, teachers and staff back to in-person classes have, at minimum, implemented policies for face masks to help minimize viral transmission and reconfigured classrooms to accommodate more distance between people. Among the guidelines offered in “Reopening America: Strategies for Schools,” the American Institute of Architects (AIA) highlights several areas where […]
Helping select the best finish for the job, Linetec’s Tammy Schroeder reviewed paint and anodize options and specification in Metal Architecture’s October feature article, “Choosing Durability – A comparison of high-performance architectural finishes for aluminum.” As a single source solution for architectural finishing, Linetec has the knowledge and the experience to offer customers both anodize […]
Q: Tell me about your job A: I am a process engineer at the anodize facility. My primary responsibilities are maintaining the anodizing tank lines and lab, as well as focusing on continuous improvement and process improvement. Q: What did you do prior to Linetec? A: Prior to Linetec, I worked at Dairyland Labs in […]