CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: 2012 – A Look Back at Two Game-Changing Patents
As part of EXTECH’s 50th Anniversary Patent Series, we’re spotlighting 2012—a standout year of innovation. EXTECH secured patents for two systems that pushed the boundaries of design flexibility and durability....
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: EXTECH’s Window Upgrade at the Domino Sugar Refinery
In the late 1990s to 2000, EXTECH faced a critical challenge at one of the largest sugar processing facilities in the U.S.—replacing the building’s aging steel sash windows without disrupting...
The Future of Facades: Integrating Metal into Modern Building Designs
This article was written for Metal Construction News, and originally appeared in their November 2024 issue. The issue can be viewed online here. In today's fast-evolving architectural landscape, facades are...
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: 1996 – Patent for Overlapping Framing System
Innovation has been a cornerstone of EXTECH’s approach. In 1996, the company took a significant step forward by being awarded a patent for an overlapping framing system for glazing elements....
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: A KINETICWALL Mural
As EXTECH celebrates 50 years of innovation, we look back at key milestones, including the completion of our largest KINETICWALL to date. Installed in 2023 as an integral part of...
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: 2016, The Flexi-Panelâ„¢
EXTECH’s 2016 patent for the FLEXI-PANEL™ system marked a breakthrough in architectural solutions for daylighting and solar heat control. The Flexi-Panel system was created to offer an innovative and cost-effective...
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: The First EXTECH Project
In 1975, EXTECH—then known as Industrial Air & Light, Inc.—took on its first-ever job, a project with Armco Steel in Ambridge, PA, during Pittsburgh’s steel era. Armco Steel needed a...
Structural Cellular Polycarbonate Whitepaper
Structural cellular polycarbonate (SCP) is a widely used architectural material that has gained popularity across the world since its creation. This lightweight, impact-resistant material has many benefits for architectural and...
Applications for Translucent Canopies
Translucent canopies can be used in a variety of settings for various spaces to achieve different architectural visions. They allow light to pass through while providing protection from harmful UV-rays...
Exterior Elegance: Exploring Color in Exterior Facades
Functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal are all equal considerations when designing a building façade. Designing exteriors that meet these needs can be done by adding color, exploring different façade options,...
Translucent Walls, Windows, and Skylight Systems for Industrial Applications
Adding polycarbonate windows, translucent walls, and skylight systems to industrial buildings can add many benefits including improved safety, better work environment, and more. Not only can outdated, broken windows and...