2018

SAFTI FIRST® Joins #GIVINGTUESDAY by distributing 200 thanksgiving meals to the local community

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

SAFTI FIRST® Launches First and Only ICC-Registered Fire Rated Glazing Educational Program

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

When Safety Meets Design: SAFTI FIRST® Tackles both on Social Media

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

SAFTI FIRST® Hires New Sales Representatives for the Pacific Northwest Region

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

SAFTI FIRST® GPX FireFloor Receives US Patent

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

SAFTI FIRST® to Deliver “Fire Door Requirements & Sprinkler Exceptions” at 2018 DHI conNextions in Baltimore

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

SAFTI FIRST®’S Continuing Education Program “Designing with Fire Rated Glass (Canada)” Now Available On-Demand

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

SAFTI FIRST® Announces Local Representatives in MD, DC, VA

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