EXTECH Celebrates Retirement of President Kevin Smith
After years of innovation, leadership, and dedication, we’re proud to celebrate the retirement of our President, Kevin Smith. Throughout his tenure at EXTECH, Kevin led the development and customization of advanced daylighting and façade systems, guiding projects from initial concept through final implementation. His expertise as a Registered Architect, combined with a deep understanding of […]
EXTECH Names Keith Mazzie Vice President of Engineering & Architectural Sales
Pittsburgh, PA — January 2026 — EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc., a leader in innovative architectural daylighting and building envelope solutions, is pleased to announce the hiring of Keith Mazzie for Vice President of Engineering & Architectural Sales. With more than 30 years of engineering and design experience in the architectural glazing industry, Keith brings an expansive […]
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: Achieving Savings at Scale for Thyssenkrupp 2010
When German steel manufacturer ThyssenKrupp broke ground on its new U.S. mill in Calvert, Alabama, the development stood out for its massive scale, spanning 150 acres and representing a $3.7 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing. But early in the design phase, the cost of the original exterior cladding, channel glass, put the project over budget. […]
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: Transforming a Times Square Facade
One of the world’s largest retailers opened a new flagship store in Times Square in October 2017. To create a striking branded entrance in this globally recognized, visually saturated environment, the owner selected EXTECH’s LIGHTWALL 3440 translucent wall system in a custom blue hue, engineered for backlighting and high performance. Construction began in 2016 and […]
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: The Patent That Launched MATRIXWALL
In 2009, EXTECH was awarded a patent that laid the groundwork for what has become one of its most versatile and recognizable systems: MATRIXWALL. This early innovation introduced a glass block screen wall system that set a new standard for flexibility, performance, and aesthetics in industrial and commercial envelope systems. These are standards the system […]
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: 2019 Modernizing 10 Buildings for Norfolk Southern
As part of a multi-year effort completed in 2019, EXTECH partnered with Norfolk Southern to upgrade aging window systems at the Juniata Locomotive Shop. This historic facility in Altoona, Pennsylvania, has supported rail operations since 1850 and remains a vital part of the company’s locomotive maintenance program. The project improved energy performance, daylighting, and interior […]
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: A Legacy of Innovation and Integrity
Today marks an extraordinary milestone for EXTECH: 50 years of innovation, perseverance, and passion for transforming the built environment through daylighting systems. Since its founding in 1975, EXTECH has grown from a small entrepreneurial venture into a nationally recognized leader in architectural daylighting solutions. Along the way, our journey has been defined by creativity, resilience, […]
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: 1994 EXTECH Earns First Dade County Approval for Hurricane Resistant Window System
In 1994, EXTECH became the first U.S.-based company to receive Dade County (now Miami-Dade County) product approval for a hurricane resistant window system. This milestone came at a pivotal time, shortly after Dade County implemented new hurricane mitigation standards in response to Hurricane Andrew. The updated codes introduced some of the most rigorous testing protocols […]
EXTECH Featured on CBS’S America ByDesign Ft. the Sandi Simon Center for Dance by Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects
EXTECH/Exterior Technologies is thrilled to announce that the transformation of Chapman University’s Sandi Simon Center for Dance in Orange County, California–designed by Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects (LOHA)–was featured in America ByDesign, Season 4, Episode 1. The show premiered on, August 16, 2025, at 9 pm EDT on CBS News. This episode offers an exclusive inside look […]
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: Pittsburgh Children’s Museum
In 2005, EXTECH delivered a custom operable facade system for the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. The multi-surface installation introduced movement, light, and atmosphere to the building’s exterior, setting the tone for a new kind of interactive architecture. The concept began with a bold idea: a building that could react to its surroundings and make air […]