Linetec has earned the 2012 Wisconsin Corporate Citizenship Award in the “Environment” category. It was one of only five in the state to win in a Corporate Citizenship Award and the only company honored in this category for “positive programs in place such as pollution reduction, recycling, and energy-saving measures.” Linetec was recognized for our […]
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Introducing Luke Kroening as operations manager of paint production
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Linetec names Renee Vaughn as client development manager for southwestern and south-central states
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Linetec hires Tim Sager as director of operations
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A new guide specification for factory-applied metal finishes, “Section 05 0513 Shop Applied Coatings for Metal 3-part Guide Specification,” is available for download from Linetec’s online Architect Resources section of its website. Prepared according to the principles of Construction Specification Institute and Construction Specifications Canada (CSI/CSC), the guide specification reflects MasterFormat™ titles and numbers as […]
Bending and forming of high-performance PVDF coated aluminum – often referred to as post forming- is a common practice by many in the industry. However, the three largest architectural paint manufacturers, Akzo Nobel, PPG and Valspar do not recommend this practice. They caution that great care should be taken if the aluminum is formed after painting. All […]
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The most commonly used paints in architectural applications in North America are called 70% PVDF or fluoropolymer paints. An example of a trade name of a PVDF resin is Kynar 500 manufactured by Arkema. High-performance paint provide a robust weathering, fade and chalk resistant, beautiful finish that should last for decades when cared for properly.
When Washington University in St. Louis renovated the School of Law’s Anheuser-Busch Hall and enlarged the student commons, it took a bold direction to cover Crowder Courtyard in a canopy of glass and metal. Playing a significant role, Super Sky Products manufactured and installed a custom dome skylight spanning 80 by 85 feet over what […]
On Friday, August 10, 2012, we held our 27th Annual Customer and Supplier Appreciation Golf Outing. Thank you to the 116 participants who partook in a beautiful day of golf and Olympic themed games at Pine Valley Golf Course. Congratulations to Marc and Jack from Lurie Panels and Bruce and Kim from Wausau Window and Wall Systems. […]
We’ve recently published an anodize white paper – Achieving Success with Architectural Anodize. The white paper begins with a discussion of its environmental characteristics and the additional benefits of eco-friendly anodize. To download the entire white paper, click here. The Anodize Process and its Environmental Characteristics The anodizing process consists of immersing the aluminum to be anodized […]
When specifying a paint code for your project, Linetec strongly recommends that you always double checking for accuracy. The specific code is what drives the ordering process and the achieved color. The color name is only a guideline; many times manufacturers and applicators will have the same paint name for different paint types and colors. Relying on […]
Hess Tower was the first office building in Houston’s central business district to earn LEED Gold certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. The 29-story, Class A office building located at 1501 McKinney Street is adjacent to the Discovery Green 12-acre park. It was formerly called Discovery Tower until Hess Corporation leased the entire […]
Responding to customers across the Southwest, we have expanded our service and distribution to include Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. Rob Seils, our South-Central territory sales manager, provides customers across the region with liquid painting, powder coating, and anodize finishing services for architectural aluminum. Examples of customers’ products include window and door systems’, storefront […]