IDea Seal added to AAMA Verified Components List Lauren Manufacturing’s iDea Seal recently passed AAMA 701/702-04 for Replaceable Fenestration Weatherseals and will be added to the American Architectural Manufacturers Association’s (AAMA) Verified Components List. The iDea Seal has a co-polymer design that benefits window and door manufacturers through reduced labour and manufacturing costs while providing a superior seal. These benefits are a result of the seal’s rigid base, which allows for easy channel installation during assembly. The AAMA’s Verified Components List documents all window and door component manufacturers who have submitted samples for testing to an AAMA Accredited Independent Laboratory and those samples were found to be in full compliance with the specification. “While most of our products are custom designed, we are happy to also offer components verified to meet industry standards of AAMA specifications 702-04,” says Sheryl Ashleman, Lauren’s market manager for building and construction. The EPDM bulb, offered in dense or sponge, provides outstanding sealing properties including excellent compression set, abrasion resistance and a broader temperature range than plastics. The 70 durometer and grade 2 sponge EPDM bulbs have passed ASTM specification for cold cracking and cold flex bond testing along with ASTM stain resistant specification D-925 and 925B. Lauren’s iDea Seal technology is also available in custom designed profiles to fit custom window needs.www.lauren.com Organizers for Win-Door North America have unveiled a new floorplan and a new IG Alley Feature Area for the company’s show in 2009. The new IG Alley feature is planned to showcase companies in the engineering and manufacturing sectors of insulated glass. Live, ongoing impact and pressure testing demonstrations will allow show attendees an up close view of testing procedures and the chance to gain valuable technical advice from product testing experts and government officials. “This show has always been the best value in North America,” says show chairman Matt Kottke. “That’s even more important in today’s economic climate, so we’re making sure that exhibitors and show visitors get maximum benefit for their dollar.” “Exhibitors in the show know they can count on solid cost controls,” says show manager, Patrick Shield. At Win- Door buying exhibit space really does represent a full package. We’ve held the line on booth rental rates and space rental includes free material handling, free basic electrical, free on-floor storage of shipping crates, a draped backdrop, and free advance warehousing when they work with our chosen supplier. On show days we even supply a complimentary lunch. That means a company can set their budget, plan for the show and know what they’re spending.” “We all know we’re faced with the challenges of a tough economy right now,” says Kottke. “But it’s a well documented fact that continued marketing efforts during a recession can pay off with new business and growth. Even though activity has slowed, business is still being done and buying decisions are still being formulated. It only makes good business sense to be on that shopping list when buyers are ready to commit, and the best way to do that is to put your best foot forward at the show.” Win-Door North America is being held Nov. 17 to 19, in Toronto, Ont., in the South Hall of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.www.windoorshow.com IG manufacturer makes switch Edgetech I.G. announced that Guardian Industries has recently transitioned from aluminum box spacers to Super Spacer to improve the thermal performance and long-term durability of its residential IG units. “The NFRC and government regulators have raised the bar, and we are answering the call,” says Shane Sieracki, general manager for Guardian’s Webster, Mass., manufacturing plant. “Aluminum spacer for residential markets could no longer meet energy efficiency requirements, and it was time for a change.” Guardian Industries, a manufacturer of IG units for the residential market, examined a number of spacer systems before making the switch to Super Spacer. “We looked at all of the available options, and Super Spacer was the definite choice for us,” Sieracki says.“Super Spacer provided us with the thermal performance and durability we required.” Guardian is taking advantage of Edgetechfs experienced and knowledgeable Technical Service team.The team visited the plant, listened to Guardianfs specific needs, and then put together a custom line layout design.Edgetech also assisted with equipment installation and provided comprehensive training to ensure a seamless transition to Super Spacer. Guardianfs investment in Super Spacer and equipment is just one part of its efforts to be a stand-out supplier to the IG industry. We believe in reinvesting in our products to stay ahead of the competition. www.superspacer.com