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New Product Announcement: LiteSpace

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Andrew Paschall

Announcing LiteSpace Interior Aluminum Framing Over the past year, we have test-marketed a line of interior aluminum framing for glass walls and office fronts. We refer to this line as “LiteSpace.” It complements and provides an alternative to our Omega line. LiteSpace is characterized by minimal profiles for high glass content. While Omega installs into…Read More»

Special-Lite Agrees to Purchase Omega Door Frame Products Business

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Andrew Paschall

DECATUR, MI – Special-Lite, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the Omega Door Frame Products business (Omega) from Architectural Builders Hardware, Inc. (ABH), of Itasca, Illinois. Omega is a manufacturer of aluminum interior glass framing used in interior office construction. Henry L. Upjohn II, CEO of Special-Lite, shared his…Read More»

Special-Lite Engineers and Delivers a One-of-a-kind Storm Simulator

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Andrew Paschall

The University of Florida is Set to “Judge” Building Architectural Products and Entry Systems Approximately $10 billion in damage occurs in the U.S. annually due to natural events, the majority from Category 3, 4 and 5 hurricanes. In 1992, Hurricane Andrew caused more than $25B in just Dade County Florida. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused…Read More»

CEU Course: “Performance and Durability in Retail and Hospitality Design”

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Andrew Paschall

New Educational Resource Available: “Performance and Durability in Retail and Hospitality Design” CEU Course Special-Lite sponsored this new course, made available through Architectural Record magazine. The course appears in article form in the August 2018 issue and is also available through the online Architectural Record Continuing Education Center. Those seeking credential credits may do so…Read More»

Building the Special in Special-Lite

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Andrew Paschall

With a name like “Special-Lite,” we have a certain reputation to uphold. So, we took stock of what’s special about Special-Lite and came up with a long list of items. Not surprising, many product-related features appeared on the list as did many process-related components. Still, we knew there was a critical element missing—the wonderful people…Read More»

SecureLite Now Available with Muntins

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Andrew Paschall

SecureLite has become the go-to product for security glazing and intrusion-resistant applications. This lite kit offers a secure ½” or 1” glass bite, is flexible in terms of glass thicknesses (¼” to 1”), and is appealing visually with no visible fasteners despite its strong through-bolt assembly. New for SecureLite is the presence of integrated muntins…Read More»

FR Series Fire-Rated Doors Now Available with Continuous Hinge

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Andrew Paschall

We have received an updated listing for our FR Series fiberglass fire doors based on latest testing to applicable standards. As a result, the FR Series doors are now approved for use with continuous hinges. Our previous listing included butt hinges as the only approved hinge type. The latest listing demonstrates the results of the…Read More»

Special-Lite Congratulates Second Group of Management Development Graduates

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Andrew Paschall

The Special-Lite executive team and ownership continue to demonstrate their interest in developing the staff. Just last month, the second group of employees graduated from our Management Development program. It represents a significant investment for the company and a significant commitment from candidates. The program lasts 14 months. Candidates, who represent a diversity of employee…Read More»

Thermal Barrier Exception

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Andrew Paschall

The International Code Council (ICC) is responsible for the International Building Code (IBC). According to IBC section 2603, foam-filled building products, such as walls and doors, must use an approved thermal barrier between the foam and the interior of the building. But there are exceptions. When the door need not be fire rated, it must…Read More»

Special-Lite Completes Move of Interior Products Operation to Benton Township Facility

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Andrew Paschall

Special-Lite, Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance products for the commercial entrance and architectural interior markets, announced in February the purchase of a 130,000 SF building located at 1394 Empire Avenue in Benton Township, Michigan. The building had not been occupied in over a year. Growth in Manufacturing Headquartered in Decatur, MI, Special-Lite’s growth in commercial…Read More»

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