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July 24, 2010 8:38 AM by Tony
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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.
April 15, 2010 5:02 PM by Tony
Following almost two years of waiting, our PanelGrip patent has been approved.
Learn more at www.panelgrip.com
April 7, 2010 10:12 AM by Tony
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/
April 6, 2010 2:25 PM by Tony
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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.
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 Easy Quote Button
You will see something new at the top of the page at wagnercompanies.com -- the Wagner Easy Quote button.
By clicking on the Request a Quote button, you will able be to quickly input your job needs for a fast response from our estimating group. Try it now
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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's talk about it.
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April 5, 2010 11:00 AM by Tony
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.
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
March 29, 2010 9:08 AM by Tony
Don't mind the name, this website has great photos of stairs.
http://www.stairporn.org/
March 29, 2010 7:24 AM by Tony
Leaf cutter ants traveling through a handrail at the "Haus des Meeres" (Aquarium) in Vienna.
March 28, 2010 5:48 PM by Tony
Wonderfully patinated bronze fence around the Pierpont Morgan Library in New York City
March 22, 2010 8:42 AM by Tony
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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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February 27, 2010 8:12 AM by Tony
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.”
February 21, 2010 6:14 AM by Tony
A very scary invention from 1937.
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January 24, 2010 5:44 PM by Tony
When the building codes require that handrail return to the wall, I don't think this is what they had in mind.
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December 26, 2009 9:53 AM by Tony
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
December 23, 2009 9:23 AM by Tony
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.
December 23, 2009 9:22 AM by Tony
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December 23, 2009 9:21 AM by Tony
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