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Special-Lite Congratulates Second Group of Management Development Graduates

Posted on by Ben Dorsey

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 by Ben Dorsey

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 Investing in the Future: Management Development Program Graduates

Posted on by Ben Dorsey

About Special-Lite’s Management Development Program When Special-Lite put this management training program together, the objective was to give interested and motivated employees the opportunity to develop and improve their personal and management skills.  While having trained employees would benefit Special-Lite in filling future leadership positions as we grow, it was also just as important to…Read More»

Article on Fiberglass Pultrusion Wins 2017 DHI Robert G. Ryan Award

Posted on by Ben Dorsey

Pultrusion Technology Delivers Performance Enhancement won Second Place in Technical Articles Special-Lite’s VP of Sales and Marketing, Roger Stempky won the 2nd place award in the Technical Article category of DHI’s 2017 Ryan Awards, for his article “Pultrusion Technology Delivers Performance Enhancement.” This article appeared in the November 2016 issue of Doors + Hardware Magazine. You can read about all the 2017…Read More»

Special-Lite to Exhibit in Nashville for BOMA 2017

Posted on by Ben Dorsey

Join us in Nashville for BOMA 2017 We are excited to be exhibiting at the 2017 BOMA International Annual Expo in Nashville, TN on June 24 – 27. Widely recognized as commercial real estate’s premier annual trade event, the conference provides commercial property professionals with unparalleled learning and networking opportunities across three days on some…Read More»

Special-Lite Releases New Wood Grain All Fiberglass Door

Posted on by Ben Dorsey

Originally published on May 26, 2017. Special-Lite has introduced a new door model to their All Fiberglass Composite Door series, adding the warm look of a real wood door. Its new AF-219-1 Contemporary Wood Grain Composite Door features the same construction method as the All Fiberglass Composite Door Series. Constructed by factory bonding FRP face…Read More»

Special-Lite Expands Thermally Broken Aluminum Framing Product Line

Posted on by Editorial Team

Special-Lite has engineered additional sill sizes for its Thermally Broken Aluminum Framing to provide a more robust offering to the product line while offering more design options for energy-efficient entrances. Both the SL-450TB (2″ x 4-1/2″) and SL-600TB (2″ x 6″) thermally broken framing provide excellent performance that matches or exceeds the thermal performance of…Read More»

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