News
NAAMM news and updates keep members informed of issues related to topics of mutual interest to manufacturers.
- HMMA Q1 2021 Newsletter
- April 5, 2021
- Continuously Welded Frames There are always multiple ways to say something and communicate 90% non-verbally. When it comes to the construction of hollow metal, the words used to specify the type of frame weld is very important, but the challenge is d…
- Perforated and Expanded Metal Updates
- April 21, 2018
- Nine things you should know about these building components...
- Updated Standard Released: HMMA 850-14
- November 16, 2016
- NEWS RELEASE:Updated Standard Released: HMMA 850-14"Fire-Protection and Smoke Control Rated Hollow Metal Door and Frame Products" This updated standard is a detailed overview of the portfolio of fire rated products available through HMMA member compa…
- MBG Testing Update
- April 27, 2016
- The MBG division has completed tests showing that their ANSI/NAAMM MBG treads meet the loading requirements of OSHA 29CFR 1910.24 (c). Treads tested included steel and aluminum treads with serrated or non-serrated edges in a range of lengths. The tes…
- EMMA Testing Update
- April 27, 2016
- The EMMA division has completed tests showing the effectiveness of expanded metal used as a screen for openings. For details of the three tests, see the links below. The range of values for SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient) is from 0 to 1. A window …
- ANSI/NAAMM Pending Standards
- April 27, 2016
- The following ANSI/NAAMM standards are currently being considered for revision or have a revision in progress: ANSI/NAAMM MBG 531 ANSI/NAAMM AMP FP 1001 The following ANSI/NAAMM standards under revision or proposed for reaffirmation are available for…
