INDUSTRY NEWS This test method was created to accom-
modate products such as translucent fi berglass or multi-cell plastic sandwich panels, translucent multi-cell profi le plastic panels, translucent multi- cell plastic panels, glass panels with translucent in- sulation insert material between panes (all with or without grids), and translucent channel reinforcing profi le glass (with or without translucent insulation material between the glass). In addition to details on the test procedure
itself, the NFRC 202 document details those products that are not covered under the scope of the document and provides manufacturers with information on sample requirements. Except where noted, this test method complies with ASTM E 972 and ASTM E 1084. The NFRC process for developing new test
procedures, and for making changes to existing procedures, is through member consensus. The development of the NFRC 202 test method was a multi-year process, culminating in the approval of the document by NFRC membership at the Spring 2012 Committee Week meeting in Austin, Texas. Manufacturers interested in having products
tested may contact the lab directly. A list of all labs, their NFRC-accredited testing procedures, and con- tact information may be found at
www.nfrc.org.
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industry and on engineering superior systems has only heightened as a result of this change. It is of utmost importance to me that our custom- ers' experience be improved." TRA Snow and Sun offers a new and improved focus on engi- neered solutions for roof snow retention, solar mounting, aluminum rolled roof fl ashings and ventilation products. TRA Snow and Sun is still located where both
from TRA-MAGE Terry Anderson has resigned as president of TRA-MAGE Inc., but continues directing the operations of his original company, TRA Snow and Sun Inc., as president and CEO. TRA Snow and Sun, established in 1996, had been selling roof snow retention products exclusively through TRA-MAGE from 2004 until fall 2012. With Anderson's resignation from TRA-MAGE, he can now focus on the exclusively American-owned company that he founded. Anderson says: "I ran the day-to-day opera-
tions of both TRA-MAGE and TRA Snow and Sun from the beginning of each venture. So the only change customers should notice is the name. My relationship with my German partners has ended, but my dedication to our customers, the
companies have been located for many years, 1657 S. 580 E., American Fork, Utah. The phone number and staff continue as usual at TRA Snow and Sun with no interruption. "The employees that custom- ers have come to depend on are still ready to serve them from TRA Snow and Sun with no discernible interruption," assures Anderson. In 2004, founder Terry Anderson and MAGE, a
German-based company, joined efforts and estab- lished TRA-MAGE Inc., adding aluminum fl ashing and ventilation products to the snow retention devices. TRA Snow Brackets continued to operate as a corporation, manufacturing all of the snow retention devices, as well as providing warehouse and offi ce space for TRA-MAGE, but stopped sell- ing directly, instead selling all products under the umbrella of TRA-Mage. TRA Snow Brackets added solar mounting de-
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