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Toronto (July 2021) – Alumicor Limited welcomed Erika L. Heredia R. as the company's continuous improvement director. Reporting to Dean Seger, vice president of integrated supply chain, Heredia focuses on lead the implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives across all six North American locations for both Alumicor and Tubelite Inc. Heredia...

Toronto (May 2021) –Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) has elected Alumicor's Steve Gusterson to the College of Fellows. On May 4, he was honored for his outstanding achievements and inducted into the prestigious Fellowship. According to CSC, "Fellowship is an honor conferred on members singled out for their dedication, service and long-standing contribution towards the betterment of the design and construction community." The College of Fellows acts as a resource for the organization's executive council and board of directors, and provides input and guidance in the direction and operations of association. For more than 40 years, architects, contractors and installers have turned to Gusterson for support with their architectural aluminum product selections and specifications. He has held numerous roles in his many years with Alumicor, and currently serves as the company's vice president of sales for the central region. Based in Toronto, he works most closely with design teams and customers located in Ontario, helping them with their commercial building projects. "There's nothing more rewarding than working with a design team; being a part of the conversations that help them realize their sometimes challenging goals," said Gusterson. "From schematic design through construction documentation and the final build, it's incredible to see or to visit the final result knowing that you played a part, albeit very small, in its creation." Throughout his career, Gusterson has remained an active member of CSC. During more than two decades of involvement, he has volunteered on numerous CSC committees and has served as the Toronto Chapter's chair and director. He is a Certified Technical Representative (CTR) and is the instructor of the CTR coursework for the Toronto Chapter. CSC twice recognized his leadership with a Chapter Award of Merit and presented him with a Programme Director's Award for his contributions to the education program. In addition to making "a significant and conspicuous contribution to CSC," candidates for fellowship must maintain continuous membership for at least 10 years. Nominations must be received by at least seven people, including a minimum of three Fellows and representatives of three or more chapters. Gusterson's nomination exceeded all requirements. Gusterson literally helped write the book on glazing system specifications. He assisted with the creation of the Ontario version of the "British Columbia Glazing Systems Specifications Manual," which became the basis of the 2010 national version that is still referenced today. His dedication to industry education and professional development also extends to the Ontario Glass and Metal Association (OGMA), where he served on the board of directors and its awards committee. Supporting the educational advancement of the industry beyond CSC and OGMA, Gusterson has been a contributing external member of the Architectural Technology and School of Science & Engineering Technology Program Advisory Committee for Durham College since 2017. About Alumicor, Ltd. Alumicor is a Canadian-based supplier of Architectural Aluminum building envelope products. With corporate offices in Toronto, Alumicor services the North American market through three manufacturing facilities in Winnipeg, Manitoba; Dartmouth, Nova Scotia; and Toronto. Founded in 1959, Alumicor has earned respect and recognition for technical competence, responsiveness and integrity. Alumicor joined Apogee Enterprises, Inc.'s family of businesses in 2013, which includes Tubelite Inc., an industry leader in eco-efficient storefront, curtainwall and entrance systems in the United States. In 2020, Alumicor combined with Tubelite. This strengthens Alumicor's ability to provide an unrivaled level of customer support, an expansive product portfolio and dependable service. Alumicor and its staff are members of numerous construction associations including Construction Specifications Canada (CSC), Ontario Glass and Metal Association (OGMA), and Ontario Building Envelope Council (OBEC). ###

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Alumicor's architectural representative, Jennie Lamoureux, and client development manager, Jonathon Greenland each received a Construction Specification Canada (CSC) 2020 Chapter Award of Merit. An online award ceremony was held April 15, 2021 honoring their industry leadership and dedicated volunteerism within their respective CSC chapters. At Alumicor, Lamoureux and Greenland work closely with Canadian design, construction and installation teams to evaluate, select and specify aluminum-framed curtainwall, storefront, skylight, entrance and window systems for commercial building envelopes. Drawing from their industry experience and Alumicor's expertise, they support project goals for performance, appearance, sustainability, on-time scheduling and long-term value. CSC noted, "Our volunteers are the backbone of our association and we are extremely proud that our volunteers have decided to devote their time, effort and resources toward CSC for the betterment of the design and construction industry." David Graham, CSC's vice president of membership, chapter development and communications, recognized every Chapter Award of Merit recipient and said, "We're all so very thankful for their hard efforts and their work involved in the chapter development. Congratulations to all of you." Jennie Lamoureux, DCC-CSC Montreal Chapter Chair / Alumicor Architectural Representative Based in Montreal and fluent in French, Lamoureux serves as the board chair for the CSC chapter, known better as the Devis de construction Canada (DCC-CSC) Section de Montréal. She continues to chair DCC's executive and specifier committees, and guides the chapter's communications and activities, including virtual and in-person events and educational presentations. She successfully completed CSC's Principles of Construction Documentation (PCD) coursework. In addition to her leadership with DCC-CSC, Lamoureux is an active member of the Association de vitrerie et fenestration du Québec (AVFQ, Quebec Glazing and Fenestration Association) and participates in the Technical Committee -Commercial Sector. She also represents Alumicor as part of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. as member of the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) and contributes to the Architectural Products Council's Methods of Test Committee. Jonathon Greenland, CSC Calgary Chapter Chair / Alumicor Client Development Manager A two-time recipient of the CSC Chapter Award of Merit, Greenland currently serves the CSC Calgary chapter board chair. He continues to direct the Calgary executive committee, to act as co-chair of its Connections Café and Golf Tournament, and to facilitate meetings, member programs and education events. In addition to his active participation, Greenland also successfully completed CSC's PCD coursework and is a Certified Technical Representative (CTR). Greenland also volunteers as vice president for the Provincial Glaziers Association of Alberta (PGAA) and is a past president of the affiliated Glass & Architectural Metals Association (GAMA). In addition, he represents Alumicor as a member of the Alberta Building Envelope Council (ABEC) South. Drawing from 20 years in the commercial glazing industry, Greenland works most closely with architects and customers located in Alberta. About Alumicor, Ltd. Alumicor is a Canadian-based supplier of Architectural Aluminum building envelope products. Founded in 1959, today's Alumicor drives innovation with products and manufacturing capabilities that effectively respond to the evolving needs of the architectural and building community. Alumicor has earned respect and recognition from this community for technical competence, responsiveness and integrity. With a commitment to sustainable design, Alumicor is fully positioned to support green building projects and criteria of the Canadian Green Building Council's LEED® rating systems. With corporate offices in Toronto, Canada, Alumicor services the North American market through four manufacturing facilities and a number of sales centres across the country. Alumicor's commitment is to provide innovative product, on time, at a competitive price. This mandate is fulfilled with the enthusiasm of dedicated staff, distributors and suppliers. ###

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