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May 10, 2010
Volume 5, #3
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Wagner Stimulus Package
- Best Pricing on Wagner's Most Popular Standard Products
- Price Assurance -- If you can find a better price, let us know
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PanelGrip® Patent Approved
Wagner's patent application for PanelGrip® has been approved. We are now waiting for the US. Patent Office to issue the patent to complete the process. PanelGrip® is a unique system for dry glazing structural, tempered glass railings -- monolithic or laminated.
- Reduce Your Labor Costs Up To 80%
- No setting blocks; no multiple pours or curing of cement; no messy clean-up.
- Reduce Your Freight Costs Up To 30%
- PanelGrip® base is 30% lighter than standard wet glaze base yet meets structural load requirements.
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.450" to .515" (12mm to 13mm) for 1/2" nominal glass
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.710" to .770" (18mm to 19.5mm) for 3/4" nominal glass
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.450" to .830" (12mm to 21mm) -- depending on base and insert selection.
- No Special Tools
- Glass is locked in place with a free, simple, hex head Allen wrench.
Here's what current users are saying about PanelGrip®
- This project was our fastest and easiest glass railing installation ever.
- A good alternative to standard shoe. We will use this product again.
- This product has taken many of the problems out of glass railing systems.
- I will never wet set glass rail again!
Experience the Wow of PanelGrip®. Contact Wagner for a sample.
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AIA 2010
Booth 2838, Miami Beach Convention Center; June 10 - 12, 2010
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ADA Update
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990. It applies to facilities in the private sector and to state and local government facilities. The ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) was created in 1991; revised in 1994 and updated in 2004. However, six years after the 2004 update, the Department of Justice has yet to approve the new ADAAG.
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| While the ADAAG is not a building code, many jurisdictions have adopted it into their local accessibility standards. Unfortunately, some of these are still using the 1991 version and requiring all railing to be 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inches diameter with a clearance of 1-1/2 inches between the wall and handrail. |
| On the other hand, the Accessible Barriers Act (ABA) -- which applies to federal facilities -- has approved the 2004 ADA and ABA Accesibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities. This applies to postal, military and other federal facilities. Federal housing approval is still pending. |
| Unfortunately, you will continue to see the incorrect dimensional requirements for handrail in specifications for some time. Note however that the Access Board -- the agency which oversees the ADAAG -- considers the 2004 update their answer to all questions regarding the original 1991 ADAAG. For technical assistance, contact ta@access-board.gov |
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Wagner Price Assurance
A good buyer is always on the look-out for best quality, best customer service and best pricing. However, it's not uncommon to find that to get the best quality and best customer service, a higher cost is involved. On the other hand, to get the best price, you may have to lower your standards for quality and customer service.
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Wagner Price Assurance
A good buyer is always on the look-out for best quality, best customer service and best pricing. However, it's not uncommon to find that to get the best quality and best customer service, a higher cost is involved. On the other hand, to get the best price, you may have to lower your standards for quality and customer service.
But with Wagner, you can have it all -- Best Customer Experience: Wagner People, Product, Performance and Best Pricing on Wagner manufactured brackets, flanges, elbows, end caps and connectors.
If you can find a lower price on comparable, domestically produced components, let us know.
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Trade Show Schedule
NOMMA METALFab
Marriott Southern Hills
Booth 47
Tulsa, Oklahoma
March 4 & 5, 2010
http://www.nomma.org
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AIA Wisconsin Convention and Expo 2010
Monona Terrace
Madison, Wisconsin
April 28 & 29, 2010
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Linox Archtectural Glass Systems
We are pleased to announce that Wagner has become the North American distributor of Linox Technology Architectural Glass Systems.
The Linox line of engineered products include Glass Bolts and Fasteners; Frameless Cable Truss Facade Systems; Frameless Canopy Systems; Frameless Glass Fin Facade Systems; Frameless Glass Fencing; Frameless Glass Pool Fencing; Frameless Sliding Doors; Interior Connectors; Spider Assemblies; and Tension Rods.
We are presently bringing in inventory and training our sales team on this new product line. All inquiries on products and engineering should be directed Andrew Chatfield.
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Wagner Makes Front Page of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
When a piece of scrap metal falls to the factory floor at The Wagner Companies, employee James Woggon may be close behind, snapping it up as material for his artwork.
So when thousands of small metal rings were going to be scrapped, Woggon used them - and a chair from the company cafeteria - to create a funky piece of patio furniture. Read the whole story
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Holiday Closings
Our offices will be closed Thursday and Friday -- November 26th and 27th -- for the Thanksgiving holiday.
In December, Wagner will be closed for Christmas on December 24th and 25 and for New Year on December 31st and January 1st. Additionally, we will have a reduced staff on hand to enter and ship small orders on December 28th, 29th and 30th.
As always, you can enter orders and view pricing, inventory, and your account information 24/7 at our e-commerce site -- www.shopwagner.com.
Happy Thanksgiving to all and please accept our thanks for your continuing patronage.
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Wagner Virtual Tour
We love having visitors tour the Wagner operation here in Milwaukee. For many of you though, coming to visit isn't that convenient.
For those of you not in the neighborhood, you now have the opportunity to take part in a virtual tour of our facility. Click here to view our floor plan and click on a department to see how we continue to make products in the USA.
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Festivus in a Box
Just in time for the upcoming holiday season, The Wagner Companies has announced the availability of their latest product - Festivus in a Box™.
Festivus in a Box includes a 7/8 inch diameter by 8-1/2 inch long aluminum, mini Festivus Pole with collapsible base; six Festivus post cards; an Airing of Grievances form, and a copy of Allen Salkin's book, Festivus, The Holiday for the Rest of Us.
The Wagner Companies first began producing full size and table top Festivus Poles® in 2005. Since then, Wagner has sold approximately 15 tons of aluminum pipe -- known for its high strength to weight ratio.
"While the 6 foot Festivus Pole remains very popular, we found that many people didn't have room for our larger Festivus Pole and were interested in a smaller version for use in their office or as a center piece at their holiday dinner", reports Tony Leto. "Festivus in a Box provides a simple solution while providing all the accoutrements and information someone would need to celebrate the Holiday for the Rest of Us."
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Reprinted from Festivus, The Holiday for the Rest of Us, 2nd Edition, by Allen Salkin.
It is not fair to say that the most boring job in the world is manufacturing stairway railings, but let's just say that it is a profession which could benefit from a little goosing up. Festivus is a world class gooser.
One day, when Tony Leto was sitting around the offices of The Wagner Companies, a railing manufacturer in Milwaukee, he read an article about the spread of Festivus, a holiday which requires straight lengths of aluminum.
"We make straight lengths of aluminum," Mr. Leto, the executive vice president of sales and marketing thought. He met with his boss, "I told him," Mr. Leto recalls, "'We're not going to make a fortune, but we're going to have fun and get a little attention.'"
They bought the domain name festivuspoles.com. Research and development followed. A product emerged. The full-sized model, an unpolished six-foot pole with a snap-together base. . .[and a] table-top model. . .
The governor of Wisconsin, Jim Doyle, a Seinfeld fan, proudly posed with his Wagner pole that year and donated it to the Wisconsin Historical Museum in 2006.
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We love having visitors tour the Wagner operation here in Milwaukee. For many of you though, coming to visit isn't that convenient.
For those of you not in the neighborhood, you now have the opportunity to take part in a virtual tour of our facility. Click here to view our floor plan and click on a department to see how we continue to make products in the USA.
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Glass Railing Questions Continue
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In last November's Pipeline, we included an article that asked the question, Is a Top Railing Required for Glass Railing?. It was hoped that some consistency would would come to pass on this issue but problems remain.
Per the International Code Council (ICC) interpretation, a rail is required on top of a guard in a glass railing installation and that top rail must be able to withstand the required loads should one of the minimum of three panels fail. The 2009 codes do permit the elimination of a top rail if the balusters are laminated, tempered glass.
Despite this, glass railing installations are being approved for applications across the country without a top rail. One state has actually gone so far as to take the position that a handrail attached to a guard is enough to meet the code requirement.
At the recent ICC code hearings in Baltimore, a code proposal was introduced wherein the 4 X safety factor for glass railings would be clarified to only apply to the glass. At the public hearing, an engineer spoke in opposition to the proposal claiming that it was not necessary to change the code since the 4 X safety factor is never enforced anyway. While the logic of that statement misses us completely, the committee voted down the change for lack of supporting documentation. It will be resubmitted for review by the ICC membership.
So while we thought this issue had been clarified, it is not. Always check with your local authority having jurisdiction to confirm the interpretation of this and any other building code issue.
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J.G. Braun Collection at Metal Museum
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After immigrating to America from Germany in the late 1800’s Jacob G Braun arrived in Chicago, where he opened an ornamental metals business in 1887. Around the turn of the 20th century he began supplying seamless metal tubing to the Schwinn bicycle company. This proved to be quite profitable for both companies, and soon Braun was able to begin producing elaborate metal ornaments, railings, and fences, which became a sensation in the Victorian and Art Deco buildings of the “gay 90’s.”
The company continued to grow in the 20th century, even as the Great Depression dampened the economic climate. Braun flourished by producing innovative products, such as prefabricated wrought iron storefronts, that suited the changing American lifestyle. With the advent of WWII, the tide of public opinion turned against companies with German roots. Ornamental iron fell out of favor as resources were diverted to support the war effort. A false wall was built in one of Braun’s warehouses to hide decorative ironwork that otherwise might have been destroyed.
Years later, the warehouse was torn down and the stockpile was discovered. According to former Metal Museum Director James Wallace, in the early 1970’s, Ernest Wiemann of Wiemann Iron Works in Tulsa, Oklahoma acquired a large collection of these historic products. In addition to using many of the original wrought iron in his own work, he made a large gift to the Metal Museum in 1975. The JG Braun ironwork has been part of the permanent collection ever since.
In 1996 JG Braun became a division of The Wagner Companies. It continues to provide ornamental metal products to the architectural metals industry.
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GlassBuild in Atlanta
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GlassBuild America 2009 will be at the Georgia World Congress Center, in Atlanta, Georgia. The trade show will runn from September 30 to Oct. 2. Come see Wagner in Booth 324.
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2010 Building Code Cycle
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The ICC has just posted code proposals for review. Proposals have been made to eliminate the Type II definition for handrail, require a 1/8" radius on handrail edges, non-round handrail sections must have a minimum 1" cross section, and a reduction of the opening requirement in guards from its present 4 inches to 2-1/2 inches. There is also a code proposal to clarify the load requrirements for glass railing. Subscribe to our Blog to get the latest updates on code issues.
The full text of the proposals may be viewed at the ICC website. The first first code development hearing to review these proposals will be held in Baltimore, Maryland -- Oct. 24 to Nov. 11.
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Wagner is pleased to announce that we have received our ISO 9001:2008 Certification. Of particular pride is that Wagner received zero non-conformance during the audit and that Wagner's internal design process was included in the certification.
ISO 9001 is a family of standards for quality management systems. ISO 9001 is maintained by ISO, the International Organization for Standardization and is administered by accreditation and certification bodies.
Wagner pursued ISO 9001 certification in order to meet the requirements of many of our industrial customers. However, the lessons learned and the formalization of processes within Wagner have served to improve all facets of the Wagner organization.
ISO 9001 certification assures that Wagner customers will receive product that conforms to requirements, is dependable and reliable, and is available when needed.
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While the code bodies are clear on load requirements for guards and handrails, when it comes to allowable deflection, there has never been a clear answer to the question above.
In fact, the International Building Code (IBC) does not define allowable deflection in a railing. However, it must be kept in mind that while a railing can withstand a structural load requirement, the deflection may exceed an individual's perception of a safe railing.
American Standards and Testing of Materials (ASTM) E 985 the Standard Specification for Permanent Metal Railing Systems and Rails for Buildings, 7.2.2 states, "When the load is applied at the line of vertical support, the horizontal deflection shall not exceed the rail height (h) divided by 12, or h/12, with h being the distance between the surface of the post anchorage and the top of the top rail.” Per section 7.2.3, “When the load is applied at the mid span of the rail, the horizontal deflection shall not exceed the sum of the rail height (h) divided by 24 plus the rail length (l) between the vertical supports divided by 96, or h/24 + l/96. This would result in a 36 inch high rail being allowed to have a maximum deflection of 3 inches, and a 42 inch high rail being allowed to have an allowed deflection of 3.5 inches. These numbers seem excessive.
There is a great online article on this issue, Deflections in Deck and Balcony Railings written by Matthew T. Blackmer, M.S.C.E., P.E. and Edward L. Fronapfel, M.S.C.E., P.E., CFCC. After a review of various standards, they have come to the conclusion that deflection in a 36 inch high railing should be limited to 0.6 inches and 0.7 inches for a 42 inch high railing.
However, when all is said and done, there still is no definitive answer to this question and it is important to determine what is expected by the customer at the start to eliminate issues upon completion.
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| ISO 9001:2008 Audit Completed |
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Following countless hours of preparation, Wagner is pleased to announce that we have completed our ISO audit. Wagner received a positive recommendation with zero non-conformance. Our official certificate should be in-hand by the end of this month.
ISO 9001 is a family of standards for quality management systems. ISO 9001 is maintained by ISO, the International Organization for Standardization and is administered by accreditation and certification bodies.
Some of the requirements in ISO 9001 include:
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- a set of procedures that cover all key processes at Wagner;
- monitoring processes to ensure they are effective;
- keeping adequate records;
- checking output for defects, with appropriate and corrective action where necessary;
- regularly reviewing individual processes and the quality system itself for effectiveness; and
- facilitating continual improvement.
Read more about why this is good for everyone.
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| You're With Who? |
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This question has greeted several members of Wagner's newly expanded sales group as they begin to visit many of our long standing customers. While Wagner has been around for decades, we have primarily promoted sales through our catalog and trade shows. Many of our best customers have never actually met anyone from Wagner.
As we continue to expand our line of architectural railing systems -- Glass Railing, Lumenrail and Wagnerail -- we are now making an effort to visit, thank and educate all to the changes and many new products and services now available from Wagner.
So once you get over the initial surprise of a Wagner visit, please take the time to let us know how we can best serve you in the future.
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| Have You Seen Our Obsolete Catalogs? |
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With a history dating back to the 1800's, you end up with a lot of old catalogs . While they are too fragile to pass around, we have begun scanning them and have placed some online for you to enjoy.
Presently you can view the following J.G. Braun Catalogs online:
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| New 2009 Wagner Catalog |
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Wagner's latest product catalog is now in the mail. If you have not received it yet, you should be receiving it shortly. If you need additional catalogs for your office, send a note to getcatalog@mailwagner.com.
The 2009 Wagner Catalog features over 300 pages of the latest information on Wagner railing components and systems. In particular, check out our expanded Lumenrail LED lighted railings line; Wagner's patent pending PanelGrip dry glaze glass railing system; new glass mount handrail brackets; stock bar bend brackets; Kee Access slip-on pipe rail fittings; and Speed Rail aluminum pipe rail fittings.
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| Rick Kettler Appointed as New President of Wagner |
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The Wagner Companies has announced the appointment of Richard A. Kettler as President, Chief Operating Officer. Previous president, Robert A. Wagner, will continue his affiliation with the company in the role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Rick Kettler joined The Wagner Companies in 2000 as Operations Manager. Since his arrival he has also held the roles of Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President. Prior to his association with Wagner, Rick held executive and management positions with Handy & Harman, NL Industries and Texas Instruments.
A native of St. Louis, Rick has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Metallurgical Engineering from The University of Notre Dame. |
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| Upcoming Trade Shows |
| Come visit Wagner at NOMMA MetalFab in Long Beach, CA -- April 21 - 25, 2009; and the AIA National Convention in San Francisco -- April 30 - May 2, 2009 | |
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Is A Top Railing Required for Glass Railing?
This has become a very controversial issue with much confusion over interpretation. There are numerous glass railing installations without a rail on top of the glass. According to the ICC, this is not code compliant in a guard situation. However, as seen by the many existing applications, this is not being universally applied.
Here is the code reference in the International Building Code (IBC):
IBC 2407.1.2: Support. Each handrail or guard section shall be supported by a minimum of three glass balusters or shall be supported to remain in place should one baluster panel fail. Glass balusters shall not be installed without an attached handrail or guar
This wording was put into place to protect the public in the event of an individual panel's failure. In that situation, the remaining two glass balusters would remain in place to hold the railing and prevent people from falling.
This problem begins with the interpretation of glass balusters shall not be installed without an attached handrail or guard. Many installers -- and inspectors -- are taking this to mean that as long as a handrail is in place, the code has been met.
What is missing though is the limitation set out in the preceding paragraph of the code::
IBC 2407.1.1 Loads. The panels and their support system shall be designed to withstand the loads specified in section 1607.7. A safety factor of 4 shall be used.
Cross referencing to section IBC 1607.7 regarding design loads we find this:
IBC1607.7.1 Handrails and guards. Handrail assemblies and guards shall be designed to resist a load of 50 pounds per linear foot (pound per foot) (0.73 kN/m) applied in any direction at the top and to transfer this load through the supports to the structure. . .
IBC1607.7.1.1 Concentrated Load. Handrail assemblies and guards shall be able to resist a single concentrated load of 200 pounds (0.89kN), applied in any direction at any point along the top, and have attachment devices and supporting structure to transfer this loading to appropriate structural elements of the building. . .
IBC1607.7 clearly states that the load must be met by the top of the guard (42 inches). Glass balusters will not be able to meet the 800 pound (4 times 200 pound) concentrated load without a cap rail.
Always check with your local code officials to confirm whether the specified designs will meet codes.
Update: The IBC has approved, for their 2009 publication, that no top rail is required if the balusters are laminated, tempered glass. |
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GlassWedgeTM and PanelGripTM -- Exclusively from Wagner
The latest development in Glass Railing technology, the Wagner PanelGrip™ facilitates the quick assembly of structural glass railing -- without messy fillers or special tools -- with significant savings in labor and shipping costs.
PanelGrip™ -- patent pending -- utilizes a unique, shoe moulding design that is 30% lighter than standard shoe with a mechanical locking mechanism that simplifies the process of glass railing installation. The system exceeds structural code requirements and has been extensively tested per ASTM E935, Standard Test Methods for Performance of Permanent Railing Systems and Rails for Buildings.
Additionally, Wagner is pleased to announce we are now the exclusive distributor of the GlassWedgeTM Dry Glaze System. GlassWedge permits the dry glazing of 1/2" or 3/4" tempered glass in standard shoe moulding. Glass and shoe moulding tolerances are critical -- Contact Wagner for information on dimensions if you are planning on using your own extrusion.
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New Dry Glaze System for Glass Railing |
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The latest development in Glass Railing technology, the Wagner PanelGrip™ facilitates the quick assembly of structural glass railing -- without messy fillers or special tools -- with significant savings in labor and shipping costs.
PanelGrip™ -- patent pending -- utilizes a unique, light-weight shoe moulding design with a mechanical locking mechanism that simplifies the process of glass railing installation. The system exceeds structural code requirements and has been extensively tested per ASTM E935, Standard Test Methods for Performance of Permanent Railing Systems and Rails for Buildings.
Wagner expects to have sufficient product available for sale sometime in July. However, samples are available and will shipped upon request. If you would like a sample of Wagner's PanelGrip™ assembly, contact Wagner. |
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The demand for metals remains high and the costs continue to rise with the demand. Since January, Stainless steel has gone up 11%, aluminum is up 13%, bronze is up 18% and steel has gone up a whopping 54%.
Despite this, Wagner is being selective in implementing price increases -- in particular with Wagner standard products. Any price change will be solely based on the increase in cost in the metal content of a part.
However, please be aware of the current market conditions and note that a quote from Wagner does not hold the material for your order. The quoted price, material availability and lead time will be updated when your order is placed. |
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Required clearance between a handrail and other building elements continues to confound and confuse. Here's a quick review of where present codes now stand.
The 1992 Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) stated that there was to be an absolute dimension of 1-1/2" between a handrail and a wall. This was actually a "grab bar" dimension which was part of an old version of ANSI A117.1. It's purpose was to avoid someone from getting caught between the wall and the handrail. ANSI changed the notation to 1-1/2" minimum in 1990.
This was not the case with ADAAG which took 12 years to be updated. The 2004 ADAAG -- presently still making its way through the Federal approval process -- now requires a 1-1/2" minimum, as does the ICC, IRC and ANSI A117.1. Though the original ADAAG is still being applied across the country, the Access Board's position is that the new ADAAG reflects their response to questions regarding accessibility and should supercede the 1992 guidelines.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) however is not on the same page with their requirements. Originally created as part of their building code -- NFPA 5000 -- but now included in NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, the NFPA requires a 2-1/4" clearance between the wall and the handrail. This may result in a railing that will be passed by the building inspector but is not accepted by the fire inspector.
Codes also generally require that there be a 1-1/2" clearance between the underside of the handrail and any obstruction -- including the horizontal bracket arm. There is an allowance however for variations in the handrail size -- for every 1/2" of additional perimeter dimension over 4", you may subtract 1/8" from the clearance requirement. For example:
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Climbability Study Completes Peer Review |
After three years of review, the ICC Code Technology Committee (CTC) effectively put the climbable guard issue to rest by voting unanimously to accept a Final Report and recommend no further action on the issue. The decision took place during the CTC’s 15th meeting, which was held in Baltimore, MD, May 21–22, 2008.
In February 2007, the National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association (NOMMA) commissioned the NAHB Research Center to conduct a comprehensive research study on the topic of “climbable guards.” The report was formerly released to the CTC in October 2007. In December, a Draft Final Report was issued, but the CTC said they were awaiting the results of a peer review before giving final approval. In the spring of 2008, NOMMA again retained the NAHB Research Center to oversee a review of the 116-page document, which was completed in April 2008.
The exhaustive peer review is now Appendix C of NOMMA’s official report, and adds an additional 60 pages to the document, which is officially titled “Review of Fall Safety of Children Between the Ages of 18 Months and 4 Years in Relation to Guards and Climbing in the Built Environment.” All documentation regarding this issue can be viewed at http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/cc/ctc/Climbable.html.
While the CTC’s recent vote effectively ends the climbable guard review by the ICC, it is important to note that the issue may resurface in future code proposals. However, the CTC’s final vote and the public release of NOMMA’s study will provide important tools for responding to any future climbability proposals.
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THE BLIND MEN AND THE ELEPHANT |
In the parable of the blind men and the elephant, five blind men come across an elephant and decide to feel it to determine what sort of creature it is. They conclude that an elephant is like a wall, a snake, a tree, a fan, or a rope depending on where they touch. All are correct, yet none are complete.
The same can be said about Wagner. Are we a railing component and system supplier or a manufacturer; a tube and pipe bender or a stamping house; a waterjet cutting operation or a polisher; an architectural metal company or an industrial metal company? All are correct, yet none are complete.
As our customer base expands and becomes more diverse, Wagner understands the need to remain flexible and continuously improve all elements of Wagner's operation and production. With this in mind, we are well into a company-wide Business Process Excellence program as we work toward ISO compliance during the coming year.
One element of this program is a measure of customer satisfaction. Please take a moment to answer 5 quick questions about your experience with Wagner. Click here to go to our survey. |
WHAT DOES COPPER HAVE TO DO WITH THE FLU? |
Stainless steel has always been the metal of choice in hospital and food service applications. However, recent tests have shown that copper and its alloys (i.e., bronze and brass) have natural antimicrobial and self-decontaminating properties and may make them better suited for use on touch surfaces that are potential reservoirs of infection. Studies have shown that copper, brass and bronze can quickly and efficiently eradicate several different pathogens -- including E. coli and MRSA -- which are the source of many hospital acquired infections.
To view more information on this ongoing study, check out the Copper Development Association's website. |
BIKERAIL |
Wagner BikeRail utilizes component sections to assemble one, three and five loop bike racks that can be shipped via UPS for significant savings in freight costs. BikeRail™ utilizes an aluminum internal splice connector to mechanically assemble the various sections into a complete unit. That same connector is also used to attach the base plate to the BikeRail™ for surface mounting.
Produced from 2", galvanized pipe -- black or unpainted -- BikeRail™ is available for quick shipment and installation. |
UPCOMING TRADE SHOWS |
Wagner will be exhibiting at these shows in the coming months. We generally have passes available. If you are interested in attending, contact Wagner. |
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Globalshop
McCormick Place
Booth 5435
Chicago, Illinois
March 18-20, 2008 |
NOMMA METALfab 2008
Memphis Cook Convention Center
Booths 417, 419 and 421
Memphis, Tennessee
April 1-5, 2008 |
AIA
Boston Convention and Exposition Center
Boston, Massachusetts
May 15-17, 2008 |
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WORKING TO IMPROVE YOUR ORDER PROCESS |
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Help us to help you by completing our online Customer Satisfaction Survey. All responses are anonymous. No personal information will be collected. Click here to go to the survey.
With the continuing diversification of Wagner's product line and the ever-expanding reach of our web sites, the profile of the traditional Wagner customer has changed and now includes designers and many who are in need of more assistance in the proper specification and selection of architectural metal products than has been the case in the past.
Wagner customer service representatives (CSRs) are well trained in providing pricing and entering orders, but with 11,000 part numbers, they may not have all the answers to the technical challenges of callers. In order to meet this growing demand, we have created links on our web site which send e-mails to our Technical Resource Team. With one click, your question is forwarded to a cross-section of Wagner's engineers, customer service and technical experts. Responses are sent within 24 hours and most are often resolved the same day.
The questions we receive are also being assembled into a "knowledge base" that will eventually be incorporated into our web sites. Our plan is to have this software in place by the second quarter of 2008.
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If you prefer speaking with a real-live person, that's fine too. Wagner is just completing the implementation of new CSR order entry software to significantly improve your call-in experience. In order to help the CSRs in assisting you, please have your catalog and questions handy.
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NAAMM/NOMMA METAL FINISHES MANUAL
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The National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM) and National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association (NOMMA) joined forces in updating this nationally recognized publication. The Metal Finishes Manual contains six individual sections: classification designation and recommended specifications for finishes applicable to architectural metals; introduction section; and sections on finishes for aluminum, copper alloys, stainless steel, and applied coatings for carbon steel and iron.
Work is currently underway on the now out-of-print Metal Stair Railing Manual which is expected to be ready in 2008.
The Metal Finishes Manual may be purchased from NAAMM's web site.
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Festivus fun continues as Wagner creates the world's first Festivus Pole Lot for Milwaukee's Brady Street Festivus on Friday and Saturday, December 7th and 8th.
Brady Street is made up of nine blocks running east to west from Lake Michigan to the Milwaukee River and contains some of Milwaukee's finest restaurants, shops, taverns, lounges, salons and cafes.
Join Wagner as we Air Grievances, perform Feats of Strength and of course take time to admire the Festivus Pole -- unadorned, lackluster, and 100% aluminum with a high strength-to-weight ratio.
If you can't join us in downtown Milwaukee, get your very own Festivus Pole at www.festivuspoles.com. | |
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Volume 2 #6 |
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FINAL DRAFT OF CLIMBABLE GUARD REVIEW |
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The long awaited report from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center was presented as a final draft to the International Code Council's (ICC) Code Technology Committee (CTC) on October 5, 2007 in Reno, Nevada.
The report is titled Review of Fall Safety of Children Between the Ages of 18 Months and 4 Years in Relation to Guards and Climbing in the Built Environment. Funded by the National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association (NOMMA), the study was commissioned as a means of clarifying conflicting interpretations of guard climbing studies and injury data.
Over 40 peer-reviewed studies were examined for the report covering the areas of children's physical development and their interaction with the built environment. The review of the studies resulted in this set of conclusions:
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Studies also generally agree that it is probably impossible and most likely undesirable to render any environment completely "safe" from children's climbing
The NAHB Research Center's review went on to analyze Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) data collected by the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS). Previous analysis of this data had been unscientific and inconclusive. Following a thorough, scientific analysis, the review of NEISS data resulted in the following conclusions:
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In their discussion following the presentation, the CTC felt that the .032 percent rate of injury was too small -- especially when compared to other products -- to warrant the creation of code language. They voted unanimously to prepare a draft conclusion for submission to the ICC that will be finalized once the NAHB Research Center document completes the peer review process. If all goes as planned, the peer review should be completed in the next four months.
The CTC made a point of thanking NOMMA and its members for having kept their promise by providing a well-documented report that has answered their many questions regarding this long-standing controversy. | |
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The sale of Festivus Poles have been consistent since last season and sales are beginning to increase as the holiday season approaches. Get all the latest news and information on this fun Wagner activity at www.festivuspoles.com.
You can view Fox 6 Milwaukee's recent feature by clicking here.
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Shopwagner.com activity continues to grow. With real time pricing, inventory, order entry, account status, order inquiry and more it has become an indispensable tool for web savvy Wagner customers.
To assist in the use of shopwagner.com, we have instructions available online. Click here to view instructions for the use of shopwagner | |
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NEW PUSH-LOCK AND PULL-LOCK™ FITTINGS
FOR CABLE RAILING
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Two New Ultra-Tec Fittings Eliminate Field Swaging
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INVENTORY CLEARANCE
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Shopwagner.com has an inventory clearance area that you may find of interest. Log into shopwager.com and click on Browse Our Catalog. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click on the red icon marked INVENTORY CLEARANCE.
If you specialize in aluminum railings, you might find our part number 4294 of interest. It is an aluminum spindle which is 3/4" square at one end and tapers to 1/2" round at the other end. They are 40" long and have been discontinued from our standard product line. Contact Wagner for further information.
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Wagner Spiral Stairs are built to your specifications for your particular installation.
The framework for our spiral stairs is structurally engineered to provide maximum strength and stability for a lifetime. We provide installation instructions in both printed and digital formats so that even first-time installers are able to completely install one of our stairs in about two hours.
Whether your stair is a simple one-level from a deck to the ground, or a pair of 50 foot tall his and her lighted spirals in an opera house, Wagner is your source for custom-engineered, custom-built spiral stairs.
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COME SEE US AT THESE UPCOMING TRADE SHOWS
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GlassBuild America (NGA)
Georgia World Congress Center
Booth # 2925
Atlanta, Georgia
September 10-12, 2007
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American Society of Landscape Architects
Moscone Convention Center
Booth 148
San Francisco, California
October 6 & 7, 2007
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MBA 2008 Home Builders Expo
Midwest Airlines Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
January 10-13, 2008
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International Builders Show 2008
Orange County Convention Center - Booth 11840
Orlando, Florida
February 13-16, 2008
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Globalshop
McCormick Place - Booth 5435
Chicago, Illinois
March 19-21, 2008
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NOMMA METALfab 2008
Memphis Cook Convention Center - Booth 417, 419 and 421
Memphis, Tennessee
April 1-5, 2008
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AIA Wisconsin Convention and Expo
Monona Terrace - Booth 815
Madison, Wisconsin
April 30 and May 1, 2008
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Boston Convention and Exposition Center
Boston, Massachusetts
May 15-17, 2008
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To assist in the use of shopwagner.com, we have instructions available online. Click here to view instructions for the use of shopwagner
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Volume 2 #4
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CONFUSION OVER THE LADDER EFFECT CONTINUES
The 2000 International Residential Code (IRC) states that guards . . . shall not be constructed with horizontal members or other ornamental pattern that results in a ladder effect. It has never been in the International Building Code (IBC).
This wording was deleted in the 2001 IRC supplement and is not in the 2003 or the 2006 IRC or IBC model codes. Despite this, many believe that this guard limitation is the standard throughout the country.
Due to the continuing controversy and confusion on guard climbability, the International Code Council (ICC) Board requested that the Code Technology Committee (CTC) examine the issue. In July 2005, the CTC formed the Guard Study Group. One of the early acknowledgements by the study group was that not enough data existed to definitively support either side of the debate. That being the case, the National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association (NOMMA) Education Foundation agreed to fund a research study by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center to review all existing studies and case histories to determine whether a problem exists that would require code restrictions. The NAHB Research Center report is due out in the near future.
Wagner offers an AIA CEU program titled, The Myth of the Ladder Effect and other Railing Code Issues. If you are interested in a "Lunch-and-Learn" featuring this program, contact Wagner.
Wagner -- along with our trade associations the National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM) and NOMMA -- remains active in this process and will provide updates as we hear of them.
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NEW AUTOMATIC TUBE POLISHER
The Wagner Companies has added a long length automatic tube polisher to our manufacturing operation for circumferential finishing of stainless steel pipe, tube or solid round bar.
The machine has four heads and is capable of automatically feeding 21 foot lengths of material with an outside diameter between 1 and 9 inches at a rate of approximately 4 feet per minute.
The machine's multiple heads allow up to four different abrasive operations to run in one pass providing a consistent texture and surface appearance. The desired finish can be specified by a belt finish designation – 240-grit or 320-grit finishes – or by common mechanical finishing terms – #4 or #6 satin finishes – to match other fittings and components.
Wagner estimates the automatic tube polisher will shorten lead times for circumferentially polished long length material significantly allowing for fast turnaround and better consistency.
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STRAIT-O-FLEX
Exclusively from Wagner, the Strait-O-Flex is portable and simple to use. Weighing only 22 pounds, the Strait-O-Flex can be readily taken out in the field and used in any position. Yet its multiple uses also make it an excellent tool for stationary mounting in the shop.
Work to be straightened or curved is set on the two adjustable support blocks and pressure is applied via the lever. The lever acts on an eccentric shaft and roller-bearing mounted pressure roll to apply five tons of pressure with minimal effort.
Use the Strait-O-Flex for straightening stringers, floor gratings, plates, channel door frames, pipe, bars or angles that have been deformed during welding or punching.
The Strait-O-Flex may be used for large radius bending of pipe, bars, handrail moulding, tubing, and small angles or channels.
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ONLINE CONFIGURATOR FOR SWAGED CABLE -- BETA
For a quick way to price and order pre-swaged cable for use with existing 4 x 4 wooden posts, go to http://design.wagnerail.com/cableRailOnly/cableOnlyOnline.htm. Select railing height, cable diameter, outside-to-outside post spacing and then hit "Calculate Price and Create Drawing". Pricing and drawings will be produced quickly. Try it and let us know what you think.
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WAGNER IN THE NEWS
In the last issue of the Wagner Online Pipeline, we mentioned how we were gearing up for the approaching holiday -- Festivus that is. Well Festivus Pole sales have already surpassed last year's sales numbers and we continue to have fun with this non-traditional symbol of the holiday season.
We have also benefited from several news stories featuring Wagner's production capabilities and how we got into the Festivus Pole business. Check out the video below which was produced by the Racine Journal Times and now resides at youtube.com.
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WAGNER HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Please note that we have changed our holiday schedule. We will be closed for the following days in the coming weeks:
- Christmas: Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26.
- New Year's Day: Monday, January 1.
We at the Wagner Companies wish to thank you all for purchasing from Wagner. May you have a prosperous and happy 2007. |
NEW WAGNER CATALOG
With the new year, Wagner will be publishing a new catalog. This catalog will be our biggest ever with 280 pages of product, systems and technical information.
New products will include:
- Stainless Steel Wagnerail System with 3Form or Archimesh infill panels
- Cable Rail Push-Lock fittings
- Lumenrail lighted railing
- Pure Iron
- Gilders Paste
- Bikerail -- knockdown bike rack system
- Regency Railing Firenza Series
- Flowdrill
- Classic Balcony Assemblies
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PURE IRON
Now in Stock!
Pure Iron is a high-purity iron that is very ductile and the preferred material for forging and decorative metal work. While very popular in the first half of the 20th century, its use was reduced by the development of new steel alloys and high production costs. Eventually, a point was reached where there was no longer a domestic source for this material.
In response to requests from our customers, Wagner has decided to import Pure Iron from Europe for distribution in the U.S.
Samples were on-hand for MetalFab 2006 in Savannah, GA. and the ABANA conference in Seattle, WA. At the NOMMA meeting, legendary artisan Uri Hofi used a sample of Wagner's Pure Iron during his Big Blu Hammer demo. The leaf shown on this page was the result -- in one heat with no cracking.
To see what sizes are available, go to www.shopwagner.com.
By the way, that leaf in the photo was made from 1-1/8" bar and is 5-1/2" wide by 9" long. |
FUTURE TRADE SHOWS
- Milwaukee Builders Association January 4-7 in Milwaukee, WI
- International Builders Show February 7-10 in Orlando, FL
- NOMMA METALfab February 28-March 3 in Destin, FL.
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Volume 1 #3 |
Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle with his Wagner Festivus Pole
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HAVE YOU GOTTEN A WAGNER CUSTOMER NUMBER
On October 30, Wagner will institute a tiered pricing system which differentiates between customers with a Wagner customer number and those that do not. Non-Wagner customers will pay a 10% premium on all Wagner manufactured products -- i.e. handrail brackets, flanges, ells, disks and end caps.
When you call Wagner for pricing or to place an order, our customer service reps will confirm your information so that you receive the appropriate pricing.
If you use www.shopwagner.com, you must log-in to view your price -- the non-Wagner customer price will be displayed for comparison. If you do not log-in, you will only see the MSRP on our standard products.. If you have not yet created a shopwagner user id and password, click here. |
WAGNER HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Please note that Wagner will be closed for the following holidays:
- Thanksgiving: November 23 and 24
- Christmas: Friday, December 22 and Monday December 25
- New Year's Day: Monday, January 1.
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'TIS THE SEASON
With Halloween this week and Thanksgiving only a few weeks away, can the next big holiday be too far behind? That's right it's almost time for Festivus!
The Festivus celebration was made famous in a December 1997 episode of the television program “Seinfeld” titled “The Strike”. In that episode, the fictional Frank Costanza, played by Jerry Stiller, tells of how he invented the holiday when his children were young and he found himself in a department store tug-of-war with another Christmas shopper for a doll. “I realized there had to be a better way,” Frank recounts.
According to Mr. Costanza, the Festivus tradition begins with a bare aluminum pole, which Frank praises for its "very high strength-to-weight ratio." The unadorned aluminum pole is displayed in opposition to the commercialization of highly decorated Christmas trees, and because the holiday's creator, Frank Costanza, "find[s] tinsel distracting."
In 2005, The Wagner Companies decided to have a little fun and we began to produce Festivus Poles using aluminum pipe with a manufactured base and sell them online at www.festivuspoles.com. The rest, as they say, is history. 2005 Sales were beyond expectations and the web site received close to 100,000 visits in the period leading up to the Dec. 23rd holiday.
Was 2005 a fluke and will 2006 be a bust? Too soon to tell but if we and our customers have as much fun with this fictional celebration as last year, we will consider it a success. |
CALL FOR PHOTOS
The Wagner Companies is beginning work on its 2007 Master Catalog to be published in January 2007. The purpose of our Call for Photos is to show Wagner products in a wide variety of completed projects throughout our catalog and other media advertising including the Wagner web site, product brochures, trade show graphics and future advertising.
The Wagner Companies will acknowledge your photo whenever it is used.
Images should be high-quality digital images, prints, or color slides. Additionally, all images must be:
- Minimum of 300 dpi resolution
- Full color
- Clear and in-focus
- Attractive shots with no visible flaws
- "Releasable" – The photographer must be willing to give Wagner rights to reproduce the image.
For more information, visit www.wagnercompanies.com/photos.aspx. |
RISE/RUN ANGLE CALCULATOR
Need to determine a stair angle without resorting to trigonometry? Wagner now has an online Stair Angle Calculator. Enter the rise and run (or rises and tread depth) to determine your stair angle. You can view this tool byclicking here. |
INDUCTION BENDING
Induction Bending is accomplished by heating the material and forcing the bend to a preset radius. Since no special tooling is required, induction bending is a precise and cost-effective method of custom bending pipe or tube for architectural, industrial, commercial and specialty applications in small or large quantities.
- Bend any center line radius between 12" and 48".
- For tube sizes from 1.50" through 5.00" OD.
- Wall thick nesses of .120" or greater work best.
- Can be bent up to 180 degrees.
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FUTURE TRADE SHOWS
- Milwaukee Builders Association January 4-7 in Milwaukee, WI
- International Builders Show February 7-10 in Orlando, FL
- NOMMA METALfab February 28-March 3 in Destin, FL.
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WAGNER 2007 CATALOG
The Wagner Companies has begun circulation of our 2007 master catalog. The 2007 edition is Wagner's largest and most comprehensive catalog ever. It includes all railing systems, products and services available from the R & B Wagner railing component product line and the J.G. Braun ornamental metal line in one 280-page directory of over 7,800 standard catalog items.
The Wagner Companies 2007 catalog introduces the Wagnerail™ Railing System with Aluminum and Stainless Steel components and assemblies that are unique to Wagner and multiple infill options of glass, Ultra-Tec® Cable Railing, 3form Ecoresin™ panels or Archimesh™ Stainless Steel Wire Woven Mesh panels. All of these can also be lit using components from Wagner’s Lumenrail® system.
The catalog provides complete information on all Wagner railing systems – spiral stairs, cable railing, glass railing – and railing components – connectors, flanges, slip-on fittings, balusters, handrail, brackets, architectural shapes and stamped ornaments. The new catalog also includes an expanded technical information section that provides installation instructions and current code summaries.
If you have not received a copy or would like additional copies for your office, contact Wagner. |
RAW MATERIAL COSTS CONTINUE TO RISE
Starting in mid-2006 Wagner has seen a substantial increase in raw material costs for aluminum, bronze and stainless steel. During the past 12 months, stainless steel costs have doubled!
The increase in stainless steel prices are a result of the increased cost of nickel and the large demand brought about by those building new ethanol production plants. In addition to this resulting in cost increases, it also redirects the attention of suppliers away from the needs of the architectural metal trades and towards construction.
Wagner's present challenge is in finding raw materials that meet our high quality standards. If we reject material for quality our vendors report that they can easily sell it to others who are just happy to get it. Additionally, lead times are 16 to 20 weeks from the mills – some dates are even further out.
With this is mind, quoting these materials to you has become impossible to predict. As such, please be aware that quotes for custom materials are only in effect at the time the quote is presented.
Please be aware of the current market conditions and note that a quote from Wagner does not hold the material for your order. The quoted price, material availability and lead time will be updated when your order is placed.
The following graph shows the increase in our Stainless Steel costs over the since September of 2005.
Due to this increase in raw materials, we have increased pricing on our stainless steel catalog items. Wagner will continue to monitor costs and do our best to hold prices on our standard products. |
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Online Railing Configuration Tool (Beta)
- We are presently building a series of online configuration tools to permit the quick pricing of Wagnerail systems. A Beta version of this tool is now open at http://design.wagnerail.com/ By entering dimensions and selecting runs, a railing quote can now be obtained in minutes complete with elevations and plan view. This is a preliminary version of this powerful software. Please try it out and provide us with your thoughts as to its usefulness and how it may be improved.
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- Looking for Wagner product dimensions or drawings? Go to wagnercompanies.com and click on the link in the top navigation bar for Image Lookup. Clicking on this link will bring up our Part Lookup tool. Enter a Wagner part number, select pdf -- for printing -- or dxf -- for CAD use -- then click Submit Query. If the file is available, you will be able to view it to your computer. If the file is not available, contact Wagner so that we can add it to the system.
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BikeRail™
Wagner BikeRail™ utilizes component sections to assemble one, three and five loop bike racks that can be shipped via UPS for significant savings in freight costs. BikeRail™ utilizes an aluminum internal splice connector to mechanically assemble the various sections into a complete unit. That same connector is also used to attach the base plate to the BikeRail™ for surface mounting.
Produced from 2", galvanized pipe -- black or unpainted -- BikeRail™ is available for quick shipment and installation. | |
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2007 Wagner Catalog
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