http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=381&mname=ArticleGroup Wagner Blog en-us 60 HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY, BOB!! In '63 the world was changed one dark and fateful day Bob Wagner came to work one morn and never went away Now Bob had many options when considering careers But he chose to stay with Wagner and he stayed for fifty years. For many of you young'uns, that seems so far away But for those of us much older, it's more like yesterday The Braves were in Milwaukee with Hank something to behold The Packers and Lombardi made us proud of green and gold Back then when we said "blueprints" they really were all blue You wrote an order with a pencil and carbon paper too No iphones or computers then to do all of our thinking We did it with a slide rule, which made us all start drinking On Gladstone Av we set to work, making parts and selling Stampings, elbows, flanges too. Our product line was swelling We just kept growing bigger when in 1987 We got a larger building and felt we were in heaven But Wagner wasn't done yet, and we kept on getting bolder Johann Tube and J.G. Braun were added to our folder And larger yet did Wagner get and bought a new facility Hoping to provide a space to give us all tranquility With glass and stainless, we did grow with more and newer stuff And then we added lighting, as if that weren't enough Fifty years have come and gone and Bob? Well, he's still here And as the years go by it's clear, he'll never disappear Through it all, Bob's been there to guide us on our journey He's quick to say, when he goes away, it will be on a gurney It is a truth that we all know, and our loyalty we're swearing 'Cause engineers they never die, they simply lose their bearings Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:37:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15243&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15243&mname=Article CuVerro® Antimicrobial Copper Surfaces Wagner Handrail and Grab Bars made with CuVerro® Antimicrobial Copper Registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deliver continuous and ongoing antimicrobial action against disease-causing bacteria Laboratory testing shows that when cleaned regularly, the CuVerro® surface kills greater than 99.9% of bacteria within 2 hours It continues to kill 99% of bacteria even after repeated contamination Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:13:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15216&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15216&mname=Article Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:45:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15213&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15213&mname=Article Article in March/April NOMMA Fabricator "Glass Baluster Guards Still Present Code Challenges" Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:30:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15186&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15186&mname=Article Video showing the quick, non-weld assembly of 1-1/4" pipe railing using our new Slip-Fit Brackets Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:38:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15184&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15184&mname=Article View our March 2011 online newsletter Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:24:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15183&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15183&mname=Article Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:40:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15178&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15178&mname=Article Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:01:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15162&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15162&mname=Article In this time lapse video, PanelGrip Glass Railing was pushed to it's limit to determine a failure point for the glass. It broke at an 810 lb concentrated load. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:56:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15161&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15161&mname=Article Here's an example of what happens to tempered glass in a glass railing under a test load. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:45:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15160&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15160&mname=Article Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:51:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15159&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15159&mname=Article Thanks to Todd at NOMMA for this article reprinted from his blog: Code Council Updates ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standard, Offers New Resources to Identify Changes The International Code Council serves as the publisher and convener for the standard that makes buildings accessible to people with disabilities. The Code Council’s process has resulted in an update of this standard with essential new requirements. ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, contains technical accessibility requirements for both new and existing buildings. Released alongside the updated standard are a new guide and seminar spotlighting significant revisions. “The Code Council is proud of its leadership role in shepherding the development of ICC A117.1 over the years. These critical updates represent a consensus approach from advocates and industry to promote a more accessible built environment,” said Code Council CEO Richard P. Weiland. The ICC A117.1-2009: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities includes many new or revised requirements such as: clarification of requirements for dwelling units, addition of Type C dwelling unit requirements for use by jurisdictions adopting visitability ordinances for dwellings not regulated by Fair Housing, a series of revisions for restroom requirements, a new chapter for recreational facilities, and a new section addressing variable message signs. The new companion guide and seminar addresses the critical need for professionals in the building industry to keep current in their understanding of accessibility standards. The Significant Changes to the A117.1 Accessibility Standard, 2009 Edition book and seminar analyze the most critical, frequently used requirements and provisions with a significant change in application. Each change is accompanied by a photograph, real-world example or illustration, and is followed by a summary and analysis. The book and seminar also discuss where the standard coordinates with the Americans with Disabilities Act and 2009 International Building Code (IBC), as well as where it differs and affects application. Significant Changes to the ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standard, 2009 Edition is authored by Jay Woodward, Code Council Senior Staff Architect and the Technical Secretariat for the 2003 to 2009 development cycle of the Standard. Woodward developed the book and seminar to familiarize Code Officials, plans examiners, inspectors and designers with the many important changes in the 2009 edition of ICC A117.1 that will be applicable when using the IBC. In his role as Secretariat, Woodward served as an impartial observer to committee discussion that resulted in the changes to the standard, and has articulated in these materials why certain requirements were adopted. For more information on ICC A117.1-2009: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities and the Significant Changes book and seminar, please visit www.iccsafe.org/access. The ICC A117.1-2009 Standard and Significant Changes book are also available as a combo at a reduced rate. The International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety, fire prevention and energy efficiency, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and states choose the International Codes, building safety codes developed by the International Code Council. The International Codes also serve as the basis for construction of federal properties around the world, and as a reference for many nations outside the United States. Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:06:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15158&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15158&mname=Article Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:33:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15132&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15132&mname=Article Though the new Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) were approved in 2005, the document did not get approved by the Department of Justice until; July 23, 2010 -- the 20th anniversary of the original ADA, Attorney General Eric Holder signed final regulations revising the Department’s ADA regulations, including its ADA Standards for Accessible Design. The official text was published in the Federal Register on September 15, 2010. The new ADAAG will take effect on March 15, 2011. Compliance with the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design is permitted as of September 15, 2010, but not required until March 15, 2012. Keep in mind that many states have their own accessibility standard so you will need to confirm your local time frame as to when the new ADAAG will be applied in your area. Click here for more information. Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:04:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15127&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15127&mname=Article Check out "What's New?" at Wagner: Wagner is now the North American distributor for Linox Architectural Glass Systems. Linox Technology aims to be recognized as the world's leading designer and manufacturer of architectural stainless steel fittings for frameless glass systems; including canopies, balustrades, facades, pool fencing, frameless sliding doors, and other interior and exterior systems. Learn more at www.wagnerlinox.com New Glass Railing products Shoe Mouildings. We have updated our tooling such that all of our base mouldings are now 4-1/8" high. This was done to better match what was being speced in the marketplace. We have also added a new, hollow base section. The new shoe moulding is 48% lighter than standard shoe moulding yet still meets the ICC and IRC load requirements. Less weight means reduced cost of material and freight. Test data is available upon request. Download spec sheet Cap Railing Two new Cap Rail sections are now available for use with Glass Railing or Lumenrail. They include a 1-1/2" OD roll formed section and a 3-5/32" x 1-1/2" oval section. Both are stocked in Type 304 Stainless Steel -- mill, satin and polished finishes. We have also now stock Type 316 Stainless Steel for our 1.66", 1.90", 2.00" and 2.50" Cap Rail and round tubing. Another new Cap Railing is a clear, polycarbonate channel which provides a low profile edge protector for glass railing applications where maximum visibility is desired. The channel is set into place using a 3M clear, double adhesive tape. Many local codes require that the Glass Cap Railing meet a specific load requirement. Confirm with your local authorities prior to specifying your Glass Cap style. Download Spec Sheet for Cap Railing Cable Railing Hex Head Tensioner This new Cable Railing Tensiioner allows for an economical and quick way to assemble and install vertical cable systems. Download Spec Sheet for Hex Head Tensioner Sat, 18 Sep 2010 18:18:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15126&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15126&mname=Article Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:38:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15089&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15089&mname=Article Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:35:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15088&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15088&mname=Article Interesting article on determining allowable deflection in railing applications. http://pieforensic.com/articles/articles/deflections-in-deck-and-balcony-railings.html Thu, 27 May 2010 16:36:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15037&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15037&mname=Article We are very pleased to announce that R & B Wagner was selected as one of the Top 100 Workplaces in South East Wisconsin. Based on surveys submitted by Wagner employees, Wagner finished #5 among medium size companies -- #1 for manufacturers in that group. We also received a special recognition in the "Career" category -- "I have many opportunities to learn and grow at this organization." As always, Wagner People are key to making us what we are today. Sun, 23 May 2010 06:04:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15036&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15036&mname=Article Following almost two years of waiting, our PanelGrip patent has been approved. Learn more at www.panelgrip.com Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:02:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15023&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15023&mname=Article Good article on deck railing safety. Recommendation is that benches and deck furniture not be placed within 2-3 feet of deck railings. http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/deck-benches-can-be-unsafe-for-children/ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:12:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15020&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15020&mname=Article 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. The 2004 ADA was not approved by the Department of Justice until July 23, 2010 -- the 20th anniversary of the original ADA. The new ADA was published in The Federal Register on September 15, 2010. The new ADAAG will take effect on March 15, 2011. Compliance with the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design is permitted as of September 15, 2010, but not required until March 15, 2012. Keep in mind that many states have their own accessibility standard so you will need to confirm your local time frame as to when the new ADAAG will be applied in your area. 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 -- 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 may 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 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:00:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15015&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15015&mname=Article Don't mind the name, this website has great photos of stairs. http://www.stairporn.org/ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:08:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15014&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15014&mname=Article Leaf cutter ants traveling through a handrail at the "Haus des Meeres" (Aquarium) in Vienna. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:24:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15013&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15013&mname=Article Wonderfully patinated bronze fence around the Pierpont Morgan Library in New York City Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:48:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15012&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15012&mname=Article Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:42:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15011&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15011&mname=Article Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:44:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15007&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15007&mname=Article Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:49:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15006&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15006&mname=Article Onlne Pipeline 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. Trade Show Schedule NOMMA METALFab Marriott Southern Hills Booth 47 Tulsa, Oklahoma March 4 & 5, 2010 http://www.nomma.org AIA Wisconsin Convention and Expo 2010 Monona Terrace Madison, Wisconsin April 28 & 29, 2010 http://www.aiaw.org/ 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. 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 March 1, 2010 Volume 5, #1 Price Assurance www.shopwagner.com Linox Architectural Glass Systems Journal Sentinel Link to us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and subscribe to our Blog Copyright 2010 R & B Wagner, Inc. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:32:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15000&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=15000&mname=Article Bobby Labonte has gained an associate sponsor who will be on-board the #71 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet in Las Vegas. The Wagner Companies’, which primarily produces a wide variety of metal products, assisted in developing the safety cage for NASCAR’s COT and also manufactures the “Festivus Pole” made popular by the television sitcom “Seinfeld.” Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:12:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14999&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14999&mname=Article A very scary invention from 1937. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:14:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14998&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14998&mname=Article How to clean glass infill Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:26:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14997&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14997&mname=Article Article in Feb. 9 Journal Sentinal Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:28:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14976&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14976&mname=Article Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:04:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14974&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14974&mname=Article When the building codes require that handrail return to the wall, I don't think this is what they had in mind. LangDetectpt>en GoogleDicC exigido, necessário, requerido, obrigatório, preciso, reclamado, pedido Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:44:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14972&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14972&mname=Article From www.businesscurious.com -- very complimentary story on our adventure in the Festivus Poles business. Here's an excerpt. Kind of neat in and of itself, but what’s even more interesting is the story behind The Wagner Companies, the Milwaukee-based parent company of www.festivuspoles.com, and a manufacturer of products for metal fabricators and a producer of custom products — primarily for handrails. Wanting to know more, I contacted Tony Leto, their Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Not only was Tony gracious enough to send me a video clip about the product, he agreed to be interviewed by yours truly right before their Christmas party. Turns out that behind what sounds like a rather ho-hum manufacturing business whose jobs would have ended up outside Shanghai a long time ago, lies a pretty cool business philosophy and sophisticated marketing machine not typically found in the B2B world. Tony’s responses about their Festivus Poles reveal some simple, yet powerful lessons (emphasized in bold) about how to succeed as a 21st-century business, even -- or perhaps especially -- if you are are manfucturer in the heart of the Rust Belt. The biggest takeaways ? Read the whole article Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:53:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14971&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14971&mname=Article Today is Festivus. It is our dubious achievement to be known as the world's leading manufacturer of Festivus Poles. We started this in 2005 and thought it would be a fun thing to do. While we expected it to be popular for a year or two, it only continues to grow and we continue to have fun. While we were concerned that we would be accused of commercializing the holiday, I'm pleased to report that we had an online conversation with Dan O'Keefe the other day and we asked him the question. Milwaukee: We do get accused of having commercialized Festivus but we're having way too much fun to stop at this point. Since the aluminum pole was not a part of your "heritage", who actually came up with that one? Dan O'Keefe: Commercialize away. It does not involve the birth of a Savior of mankind and thus you are not cheapening anything with mere commerce. Jeff Schaffer came up with the pole. Brilliant guy. Just launched 'The League'on FX. Watch it. Dan O'Keefe was a writer on "Seinfeld". His family actually celebrated Festivus as he was growing up. His experiences became the basis of the holiday episode of the popular show that was first aired in December 1997. His book, "The Real Festivus" is available from Amazon.com. For more information on what we have done with Festivus go to www.festivuspoles.com or check out our Facebook fan page. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:23:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14970&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14970&mname=Article Memorial Day Monday, May 31, 2010 Thanksgiving Thursday, November 25, 2010 Friday, November 26, 2010 Independence Day Monday, July 5, 2010 Christmas Friday, December 24, 2010 Monday, December 27, 2010 Tuesday, December 28, 2010 Wednesday, December 29, 2010 Labor Day Monday, September 6, 2010 New Year Thursday, December 30, 2010 Friday, December 31, 2010 As always, you can enter orders and view pricing, inventory, and your account information 24/7 at our e-commerce site -- www.shopwagner.com. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:22:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14969&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14969&mname=Article The December Wagner Pipeline is now available for viewing. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:21:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14968&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14968&mname=Article I spent last week in New York City doing architectural CEU presentations on building codes and the use of architectural metals. One update that was provided to me was the the city of New York's new code now requires a top railing on all glass railing. Again, it is critical that you confirm application of codes in your local area before specifying products. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:04:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14967&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14967&mname=Article Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:51:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14966&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14966&mname=Article Doing architectural presentations around the country on building codes, I'm still seeing much confusion regarding the issue of glass railing without top rails. I see installations everyday with nothing on top of the glass but the code does not permit this. Why else would there have been an addition to the code in the 2009 cycle specifically including an exception to allow no top rail if laminated tempered glass is used? This week, I've been in New York City and one of the firms mentioned that the new New York City code specifically states that a top rail is required at the top of a glass guard. At the same time, the state of New Jersey has take the position that as long as a handrail is in place, a top rail is not required. As always, check with your local jurisdiction to confirm their interpretation of this issue. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:07:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14965&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14965&mname=Article Installed by: Waner Construction Company Inc. 8950 Barrons Blvd, Unit 103 Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:12:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14964&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14964&mname=Article You can view our November newsletter online. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:49:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14958&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14958&mname=Article Our newest item for the holiday season -- Festivus in a Box Contains everything you need for a mini Festivus celebration. For more information go to festivuspoles.com Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:56:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14954&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14954&mname=Article Those of you who know Steve Engebregtsen, know that he has a penchant for Hawaiian Shirt Friday. So, given that Halloween fell on a Friday this past week, what could be better at Wagner than dressing up as Steve. Here's the result. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:19:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14952&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14952&mname=Article Our October newsletter is now available for viewing Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:20:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14951&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14951&mname=Article Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:45:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14950&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14950&mname=Article Decking & Railing Demand Expected to Increase to $3.1 Billion in 2010 Despite 40% Decline since 2006 According to New Principia Study Read the rest of the article. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:09:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14941&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14941&mname=Article Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:17:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14940&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14940&mname=Article Lumenrail install by Carrano's Railings and Welding, 107 Winthrop Ave, New Haven, CT 06519. (203) 498-8292 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:42:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14932&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14932&mname=Article Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:37:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14931&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14931&mname=Article Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:28:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14930&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14930&mname=Article 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. 6 vs. 24 hours on stainless steel 1 vs. 6 hours on copper Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:01:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14928&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14928&mname=Article from http://www.wsmv.com/community/21140698/detail.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Nashville Arts Commission is looking to local artists to help design some unique bicycle racks that will be placed throughout the city. They are looking for designs inspired by Nashville's history, culture or natural features. Artists who live within 200 miles of Music City can submit up to three designs each. Five designs will be chosen and artists will receive $2,500 to construct it. Working together, Metro Arts and Metro Public Works identified five locations around downtown for the art, including Church Street and Capitol Blvd across from the Nashville Public Library, Farmers' Market East and West entrances, the Northeast corner of Demonbreun Street and 16th Avenue South, the Fulton Complex (formerly Howard School) on 2nd Avenue South, and Commerce Street between 4th and 5th Avenues. Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, who created the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee last year, said the bicycle rack project has multiple benefits for the city. "This effort does two great things at once - beautifies our city with the addition of public art and encourages more people to use bicycles for transportation," Dean said in a press release. "We're building upon the success of our bike lanes and greenways that already exist, and using artist designs to add character and cultural significance to locations throughout downtown and our neighborhoods." Although the project marks Nashville's first such bicycle rack art endeavor, other cities such as Austin, Texas, Portland, Oregon, and New York City have commissioned bicycle rack public artwork that adds personality to their communities. Learn more about the project by visiting the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission Web site. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:31:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14927&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14927&mname=Article Check out our latest Online Pipeline -- Wagner's newsletter. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:29:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14926&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14926&mname=Article Palermo is very good about honoring famous people by naming streets and piazzas after them. Along with traditional Italian names are names such as John Lennon, Abraham Lincoln, Menahim Begin, Anwar Sadat and . . . Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:23:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14924&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14924&mname=Article Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:40:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14923&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14923&mname=Article Erice, Sicily -- Great view but questionable guard. In particular because it was located about 40 steps from a playground. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:44:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14922&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14922&mname=Article Wagner has been involved in preparing components for installation of rails at City Center in Las Vegas for some time now. The installs are now moving forward and the reports from the field are that they are pleased with the flexibility provided by the Wagner components custom designed for this project. We're looking forward to the final photos. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:59:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14915&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14915&mname=Article The J.G. Braun Collection is part of the permanent exhibition at the National Ornamental Metal Museum in Memphis. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:13:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14910&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14910&mname=Article We're still waiting for summer to arrive here in Milwaukee but it looks like Autumn is just about here. Have a great weekend everyone. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:34:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14909&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14909&mname=Article Now that even Wagner has a blog, you know that online networking is becoming more and more mainstream. With that in mind, keep these elements in mind to stay safe while you are networking online. Be skeptical. Treat every social networking link with caution - especially the ones promising a link to a video. Guard your personal information. Use privacy settings to restrict who can see your sensitive information, or consider omitting all personal information from your profile. Choose passwords wisely. Use different passwords for each of your sites; select a randomized combination of numbers and letters. Have antivirus and antispyware protection. Even if you think you're not infected, scan your machine for dormant viruses with a free scan; and protect your PC with an Internet security suite that includes antivirus, antispyware, and firewall technologies. Always install updates. If you're already using antimalware software, be sure to install updates which include the latest malware definitions; do the same with updates to your operating system. Remain vigilant. Malware authors are continually writing new programs to avoid detection, so pay close attention to suspicious behavior. Also be aware that some hackers have been known to drop infected thumb drives in parking lots. Their goal is to have unsuspecting passers-by pick them up and insert them into their own USB ports. Once that happens, the virus transfers and infects the computer. Number 6 above is critical to avoiding problems. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:03:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14905&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14905&mname=Article No Festivus Pole at the Washington State Capital this year Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:00:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14900&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14900&mname=Article GlassBuild America Georgia World Congress Center Booth 324 Atlanta, Georgia September 30 - October 2, 2009 www.glassbuildamerica.com/about.htm Visit Booth 324 to learn more about PanelGrip Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:40:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14895&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14895&mname=Article Sort of defeats the purpose of a guard railing. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:49:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14894&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14894&mname=Article From streetfilms.org Greg Raisman of the Portland Office of Transportation takes Streetfilms on a tour of bicycle parking facilities in Portland, Oregon. Watch the video and learn the pros and cons of on street bicycle parking (a bicycle corral) vs a sheltered bicycle parking oasis. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:11:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14891&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14891&mname=Article From: http://jonathanturley.org/2009/05/18/descent-into-crime-montreal-woman-handcuffed-and-thrown-into-cell-for-failing-to-hold-escalator-handrail/ Bela Kosoian, 38, is a handrail felon. The mother of two was taking an escalator down to the Montreal subway on her way to Université du Québec à Montreal, where she studies international law. She ended up handcuffed and held in a small cell for not holding the handrail on the escalator. A subway cop spotted Kosoian’s dangerous descent into crime around 5:30 pm and told her to hold the handrail. The Georgia-born Canadian did not hear or respond to the first instruction. The officer told her again and she replied, “I don’t have three hands.” The officer demanded identification and Kosoian argued with him. The officer then handcuffed and confined her. She then was given a $100 ticket for the handrail violation and a $320 ticket for obstruction. This bizarre story sounds all too familiar for D.C. residents given the recent arrest of a school girl for eating french fries on the subway. It is part of a general trend toward the criminalization of conduct in America, including a not just public transportation but public schools. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:59:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14890&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14890&mname=Article ArtMetal is a social networking web site where artisans, academics, art lovers, and the general public can experience, share and collaborate within the metal arts. This creates an exciting environment for innovative self-expression and discovery for you, the individual. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:30:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14889&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14889&mname=Article Handrail at the entrance to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Boston where yesterday's funeral for Ted Kennedy was held. Looks like 3" OD brass tube railing which would not meet current graspability or code requirements. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:21:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14888&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14888&mname=Article Here's to the man who invented stairs And taught our feet to soar! He was the first who ever burst Into a second floor. The world would be downstairs to-day Had he not found the key; So let his name go down to fame, Whatever it may be. Oliver Herford (1863-1935) Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:55:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14886&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14886&mname=Article From: http://www.williamlockwood.com/japan/2008_05_01_archive.html A monkey licking the handrail of a slide. Go figure. There was a sign posted saying "Don't run down the slide. Please only slide down the slide." I have to wonder who first ran down the slide and broke something. In any case, the slide was pretty cool. It had about 15 feet of drop and about 20 feet of horizontal displacement. And a monkey licking it. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:18:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14885&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14885&mname=Article Handrail down to the underpass at the train station. Paraparaumu, New Zealand from http://www.flickr.com/photos/bcrooked/3627560982/ Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:34:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14884&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14884&mname=Article Taken in Tomsk, Russia Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:50:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14883&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14883&mname=Article Found at http://platformeight.wordpress.com/tag/platform-8/ The work “Handrail” is part of an ongoing design research on human movement and the interfacing guidelines of space. The work is aiming to provoke handrails primal function and their loyalty to the architectural structure. The three dimensional manipulation in the object’s operative design allows new sensual experience through touch and motivates new alternative movement in space. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:26:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14882&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14882&mname=Article One more item of key interest in the ICC code proposals is RB52: R312.3 Opening limitations. Required guards shall not have openings from the walking surface to the required guard height which allow passage of a sphere 4 inches 2 ½ inches (102 mm) in diameter. Exceptions: 1. The triangular openings at the open side of a stair, formed by the riser, tread and bottom rail of a guard,shall not allow passage of a sphere 6 inches 4 inches (153 mm) in diameter. 2. Guards on the open sides of stairs shall not have openings which allow passage of a sphere 4 3/8 inches 2 ½ inches (111 mm) in diameter. This is one of the photos included in the submission The proponent states that the 4" openings "could result in death" but without any supporting data. I will update as the code review process moves along over the coming year. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:44:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14879&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14879&mname=Article The ICC has just posted code proposals for review. On first glance, there are proposals to eliminate the Type II definition for handrail, require a 1/8" radius on handrail edges, and non round handrail sections must have a minimum 1" cross section. If you are having trouble sleeping, you can review the proposals at http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/codes/2009-10cycle/ProposedChanges.html The CTC will have it's first meeting to review these proposals in Chicago, Sept. 8 and 9. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:18:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14878&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14878&mname=Article From lookydaddy.com Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:09:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14877&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14877&mname=Article Glass railing installation by Santigo Metal Mfg, Corp, Puerto Rico T.(787)769-5373 f.(787)257-3955 recepcion@santiagometal.com Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:42:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14876&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14876&mname=Article Being super aware of building codes as they relate to railing, I'm always taken with bad design and code violations on rails on TV and at the movies. Beautiful spiral staircases with no railings at all, over sized rails, openings so large an adult can step through them -- much less a child. Even Star Wars was rife with safety issues. There was a funny take on this at core77. "Why doesn't Luke wear a seatbelt? Shouldn't lightsabers have certain basic safety features? Why does the Death Star have an open tunnel leading directly to a combustible central reactor? And why does the Emperor have a dangerously deep open shaft right next to his throne, with no handrail of any sort? (I'd at least put yellow tape around the edge of it.)" I must say, I have often thought the same thing as I've watched various space ships barreling towards a crash landing while the crew on the bridge does their best to avoid injury by clutching the arms on their chairs. Just look at the original Enterprise. No graspable rails to step down into the seating area, guard is below 42" in height and no infill. And no seat belts on the chairs. Where's OSHA when you need them? Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:43:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14874&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=14874&mname=Article Before there was an R&B Wagner, there was a Wagner Iron Works. One of the items the company was known for was a hydraulic loader. While Wagner no longer manufactures these loaders, many of them are still out there and we often get calls regarding parts and information. We have found a copy of an original owner's manual --circa 1950 -- and it is now available online for viewing or download. Click here to view the Wagner Loader Owner's Manual. Mon, 21 Aug 2006 15:01:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=6320&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=6320&mname=Article Well at least photos of your railings jobs outta' be in our catalog. . . We would like to feature photos of Wagner products in a wide variety of completed projects. Images should be high-resolution digital images, prints, or color slides. All images should be: minimum of 300 dpi Full Color fabricated primarily from Wagner products Clean and in focus Well lit Attractive shots with no visible flaws Releasable -- the photographer must be willing to give Wagner rights to reproduce the image E-mail your images to kgregg@mailwagner.com or mail them to: Keri Gregg; Marketing; The Wagner Companies; P.O. Box 423; Butler, WI 53007-0423. Wed, 19 Jul 2006 10:33:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=6194&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=6194&mname=Article The original Wagner Style B formed handrail bracket (#3418) has been redesigned to adjust the vertical clearance from the underside of the handrail to the horizontal arm of the bracket. The Style B formed handrail bracket offers a 1-1/2" horizontal and vertical clearance to meet code requirements and the recommendations of the newly published Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). The 2004 ADAAG states the space between a wall and a handrail must be 1-1/2 inches minimum. Additionally, there is a requirement that "horizontal projections shall occur 1-1/2 inches (38mm) minimum below the bottom of the handrail gripping surface. Wagner's new formed bracket will meet both of these clearance requirements. Wagner Style B brackets are available in steel, satin stainless steel and satin muntz. Wed, 26 Apr 2006 14:50:00 CST http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=5917&mname=Article http://www.wagnercompanies.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=5917&mname=Article