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Specialty Structure Spotlights Duo-Gard’s Steel Capabilities

Recently, a Midwest electronics company wanted to provide employees with a custom covered patio that combined a break area with a separated smoking shelter. The spans involved required steel. Duo-Gard’s in-house engineering and steel fabrication capabilities produced this unusual structure that was not only structurally superior but also cost effective. “Although most in-house steel fabrication…

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Duo-Gard Parachute Bike Shelter Lands in Lake Forest

Located 30 miles north of Chicago, perched high on the bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan, the City of Lake Forest was platted in 1857 with principles of English gardens and American rural landscapes. Historic preservation has always been a priority in this city of almost 20,000 that claims many notable architects as past residents and designers…

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Entrance Canopy by Duo-Gard Creates Focal Point for Renovation

A new owner, a new name and a new look have given a new lease on life to a 16-year-old corporate campus in the Village of Deer Park, north of Chicago. Constructed in 2001 , The Reserve at Deer Park sits on 58 tree-lined acres filled with prairie grass, wetlands and rolling hills. Visitors –…

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Duo-Gard Wins Two Product Innovation Awards from Architectural Products Magazine

Duo-Gard Industries Inc. has been honored with two Product Innovation Awards from Architectural Products Magazine. One award for the Sleekline Monolithic Translucent Canopy. The other for the Polycarbonate Curtain Wall System. They received the awards at Greenbuild 2015. The Product Innovation Awards honor innovation in the development and refinement of buildings. Related products range from…

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Duo-Gard Integrates Ventilation, Photovoltaic and Daylighting in Custom Skylight

IBEW NECA Technical Institute’s new Renewable Energy Training Field includes custom skylights by Duo-Gard. Learn More…

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Duo-Gard News: Canopy Reflects Rolling Hills of Eastern Iowa

Duo-Gard’s July newsletter covers Duo-Gard’s new Sleekline Monolithic canopy creates a unique look for the upgraded Eastern Iowa Airport.

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Duo-Gard June Newsletter

Duo-Gard’s June newsletter details our new Sleekline Monolithic Canopy System which integrates architectural advantages with exceptional affordability for exterior and interior applications. We also share a story about the Connecticut Department of Transportation and how they embarked on a bus rapid transit plan to serve the current and projected high growth, high traffic corridor between…

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Duo-Gard May Newsletter

Duo-Gard’s May newsletter topics include: Duo-Gard Shelters Passengers Waiting for Fire Island Ferries and Sporting Life is Brighter at Michigan’s Saginaw Valley State University. Our National Sales Manager, Frank Meints asks the question, where have all the spec writers gone?

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Duo-Gard’s April Newsletter

Duo-Gard’s April newsletter highlights several projects and interesting information on May’s Bike Month. Learn how the new Duo-Gard translucent canopy is providing exciting aesthetics to Georgia’s Moultrie Tech campus and how Detroit is investing in public transportation.

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Duo-Gard’s tricky strategy made a big job manageable

Crains Detroit Business Publication: Problem: Consultants warn businesses not to bite off more than they can chew. It’s the “know when to say no” axiom: It’s all right to turn down work when taking it likely will cause more harm than good. Taking a new, big customer might cause the business to overextend itself, go…

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