2018

SAFTI FIRST, leading USA-manufacturer of advanced fire rated glass and framing systems, will be participating in #GivingTuesday by donating 200 thanksgiving meals to students and their families across four elementary schools near its manufacturing facilities in Merced, CA: Margaret Sheehy, Leontine Gracey, Alicia Reyes, and Don Stowell Elementary Schools. Each school awards 50 students with a certificate to claim a Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner that includes...

SAFTI FIRST, leading USA-manufacturer of advanced fire rated glass and framing systems, is pleased to announce the launch of the first and only fire rated glazing educational program registered with the International Code Council (ICC). Building code officials, fire marshals and other participants of “Designing with Fire Rated Glass” may receive 0.10 ICC CEU upon successful completion. It is available in two convenient formats online and on-demand through www.safti.com/webinars or a scheduled in-person presentation by one of SAFTI FIRST’s technical experts upon request.

SAFTI FIRST, leading USA-manufacturer of advanced fire rated glass and framing systems, is pleased to announce the addition of social media platforms LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to educate architects, glaziers, contractors and building owners on the correct and code-approved applications of fire rated glass and framing. In an age where digital media consumption is becoming more prevalent, adopting social media allows SAFTI FIRST to deliver updates and information in a more timely and relevant fashion.

SAFTI FIRST, leading USA-manufacturer of advanced fire rated glass and framing systems, is pleased to announce the addition of Edify Studios to its growing network of sales representatives.  Principals Brad Glauser, CSI, NFRC-ACE and Brad Walker brings their combined 35 years of experience in the architectural glazing industry to help architects and contract glaziers in Oregon, Washington and Alaska choose the correct and code-approved fire rated glass and framing solution for their projects.

SAFTI FIRST is pleased to announce that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has officially awarded US Patent Number 9,926,709 to the GPX FireFloor System.  Proudly USA-made, the GPX FireFloor System is listed and labeled by Intertek and UL up to 2 hours and offers the largest tested and listed individual panels for fully supported and butt-glazed glass floor applications.  It features a single glass unit comprised of custom SuperLite II-XL fire resistive glass combined with a tempered laminated walking surface that is top-loaded into a structural steel fire rated framing grid for easy installation. The GPX FireFloor system’s design includes provisions for bomb-blast and seismic and is adjustable for sloped drainage if required.

SAFTI FIRST, leading USA-manufacturer of advanced fire rated glass and framing systems, is pleased to present its educational program “Fire Door Requirements & Sprinkler Exceptions” at the 2018 DHI conNextions Conference in Baltimore, MD. This program is part of the Technical Track and eligible for 2 DHI CEU credits. Jim Kavalec, Director of Sales for SAFTI FIRST’s Door Division, will be presenting this program on Thursday, May 10 at 11:00 am. SAFTI FIRST will also be displaying their complete line of USA-made fire rated glazing products at Booth 534. For a complete description of “Fire Door Requirements & Sprinkler Exceptions,” click here.

SAFTI FIRST, leading North American manufacturer of advanced fire rated glass and framing systems, is pleased to announce that its AIBC registered continuing education program “Designing with Fire Rated Glass” (0.75 AIBC Core LU) is now available in a convenient on-demand video program that architects can take anytime, anywhere through its website, https://safti.com/webinars/. This program empowers architects to choose the correct and code approved fire rated glazing product for every application based on current NBC code and testing requirements, as well as learn how today’s advanced fire rated glazing products enhance a building’s overall design and performance.

SAFTI FIRST, the leader in USA-manufacturing of fire rated glazing and framing systems, is pleased to announce its local architectural representatives in the Mid-Atlantic region. Shawn Lawton of Lawton Architectural Products will be adding Maryland, Washington DC and Northern Virginia to his territory. Charlie Hall of Division 8 Services will be handling Eastern, Central and Southern Virginia.