Duo-Gard’s Dave Miller Reflects on 40 Years of Success March 2024 marks a milestone for Canton, Michigan-based Duo-Gard Industries-40 years as the leading innovator in bus, bike and smoking shelters as well as high-performance translucent walls, architectural canopies, and outdoor structures. The business started in 1984 during the oil embargo, when federal tax credits…
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Our latest bike shelter was custom designed for Harvard and is secured and enclosed. Duo-Gard worked extensively with the Harvard team to produce the perfect shelter based on site conditions, collaboration with the structural team, and to fit the overall aesthetic. This shelter fits seamlessly with the neighboring buildings and campus landscape. It features 9/16″…
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Well-orchestrated and successful projects share a common hallmark. They are marked by accurate planning and coordination; deep experience and knowledge; diverse source materials; and an obsession for quality and results. Achieve 360° is a proprietary, full-circle design and fabrication resource from Duo-Gard. We take a holistic approach to ensure that each client receives the highest…
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Opened in 2021, the new VA Lubbock Clinic serves 300,000 Texas veterans in the region with a comprehensive range of services – services they would otherwise have to travel 100 miles to access. The 127,119-square-foot outpatient facility, located on the campus of Texas Tech University, was designed by the architects at Hoefer Welker in the…
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When it comes to canopy design Duo-Gard has you covered (get it?). Our team of experts are here to assist from design to installation to ensure the best results for your vision. That being said, each project has its own unique circumstances we must adhere to. Here are some things that should be considered at…
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ArtPrize staff at the Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids MI has approved the GLAF concept exhibit. This installation will showcase the mission of the Great Lakes Art Foundation: to promote creativity and ingenuity by living artists, through creating an Art Garden in the Metro Detroit area. The GLAF installation will feature a…
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Several metropolitan cities have looked to updated versions of yesterday’s streetcars to enhance today’s public transportation options One city chose Duo-Gard to engineer 20 passenger shelters that complement riders’ comfort, safety and convenience. Ranging in size from 4.5’ x 8’ to 6’ x 8’, the steel-and-glass shelters use completely welded round and square steel tube…
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What’s the biggest dilemma in designing a canopy? How about choosing between steel and aluminum for the structure? Here are a few considerations: COST“There’s a misperception in the market that if you go with aluminum, it’s a cheaper and off-the-shelf solution. While aluminum is usually cheaper, that’s not always true. People think steel is more…
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For over 15 years we have designed, engineered and developed the illumaWall product line to meet the ever changing demands of our industry. illumaWall’s continuous evolution has resulted in an unparalleled combination of translucent polycarbonate wall facades, interior applications and unique design features. illumaWall is a variety of energy efficient translucent polycarbonate walls that evenly…
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Duo-Gard’s fully engineered and warranted polycarbonate glazing systems will save you time and money on your next project. Our glazing systems are designed to accommodate the longest panel lengths and organic shapes in the industry, providing long continuous runs of polycarbonate panels in both cellular and monolithic sheets. This creates a solution without a step…
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