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Protective, high-performance entrance system

YKK AP America, Austell, Ga., enhanced its Model 35H entrance system with additional high performance glazing options. Part of YKK AP's ProTek family of products, the Model 35H hurricane impact and blast mitigation entrance system is now able to accept 1-inch laminated insulating glass. The system meets increasingly stringent energy codes, and passed rigorous testing standards to receive Florida...
R-5 window

GS Window Systems, New York, will exhibit Euroline 76E, an architecturally rated window system capable of reaching R-5 thermal values, according to a release. Thermal performance is achieved using 40-millimeter polyamide thermal struts and polyurethane foam insulation inserts. An EPDM co-extruded central gasket and inner rebate gasket assure watertightness and air permeability. The company also...
Triple glazing

Wausau, Wis.-based Wausau Window and Wall Systems’ INvent Series high-performance windows address weatherability, durability, condensation resistance and thermal performance, while meeting green goals. The 2250i-XLT fixed windows use triple insulating glass to achieve NFRC U-Factors as low as 0.19, according to a release. These windows are backed with a warranty of up to 10 years.
Daylighting system

Major Industries Inc., Wausau, Wis., will display its new Clima-Tite translucent panel daylighting system with pultruded fiberglass support members for enhanced thermal performance. It has a unique snap-to-lock installation feature that eliminates the need for unsightly visible fasteners and saves on install costs, according to a release.
Institutional, commercial entrance system

Tubelite Inc., Walker, Mich., will promote its enhanced, custom entrance systems for institutional and commercial projects. The company’s 3D software modeling tools and CNC programming offer efficiencies that save materials, reduce lead times and increase quality. Tubelite’s products use EcoLuminum, a high recycled-content aluminum, with environmentally friendly, durable finishes in a nearly...
Thermal storefront framing system

Kawneer, Norcross, Ga., will show the IR501 UT (Ultra Thermal) framing system for single-span strorefronts. The system is an enhancement to the company’s tested IR500/501 platform. The framing employs a dual IsoLock thermal break, helping improve thermal performance without compromising structural performance and impact resistance, according to a release.
Hurricane-impact storefront, entrances

Vitro Architectural Products, Memphis, will showcase its hurricane-impact protection systems. These consist of two storefront framing systems, in addition to entrances, including narrow stile options that were previously difficult to source, according to a release. All products can be wet or dry glazed, have been tested to Dade County protocol, and have received Florida Building Code approval,...
Color toolbox

GlasPro, Santa Fe Springs, Calif., will show the GlasPro Color Toolbox, a color system created from 24 base colors that can be combined to create a variety of custom colored glass lites. Control of custom color development is easy with the palette of standard color layers provided, according to a release. Users can combine layers to produce their own unique color and translucency.
Channel glass

Technical Glass Products, Snoqualmie, Wash., will introduce additions to the Pilkington Profilit channel glass line, including Pilkington Profilit OW low-iron glass, Macro, Slim Line, and sandblasted and other surface options. Other products in the line include Pilkington Profilit Hurricane, and Wave texture.
Fire-rated

Safti First, San Francisco, offers SuperLite fire-rated glass, with superior clarity and performance for applications ranging from fire-rated doors and windows to custom-engineered wall assemblies. The company offers fast lead times and competitive pricing, it reports. All products are made in the United States.