Reference Directory
AA
Aluminum Association900-19th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 2006
202-862-5100; Fax 202-8625164
An organization which represents the aluminum industry in the form of technical publications and promotional efforts.
AAC
Aluminum Anodizers Council (AAC)1000 N Rand Rd., No. 214
Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847-526-2010
Fax: 847-526-3993
http://www.anodizing.org
The Aluminum Anodizers Council represents the interests of aluminum anodizers worldwide and is the trade organization for the anodizing industry in North America. The website explains anodizing, answers common questions, provides a supplier directory and website links, and information can be requested via email. The organization also sets color consistency standards. The following on-line reference documents may be of particular interest: Architectural Anodizing and Interference Coloring.
AAMA
American Architectural Manufacturers Association1540 E. Dundee Road., Suite 310
Palatine, IL 60067-8321
708-202-1350; Fax 708-202-1480
A trade association of firms engaged in the manufacture and sale of architectural building components and related products. Tracing its origins back over 50 years, AAMA is active in its role as the “Technical Information Center” for the industry’s products. These include windows, sliding glass doors, storm windows and doors, curtain walls, store fronts, skylight and space enclosures, siding, and related products.
Adhesives Mart
239 Chestnut StreetWest Newton
MA 02465-2931
Phone: (617) 332-4303
Fx: (617) 244-2496
http://www.adhesivesmart.com/
This Internet based resource makes adhesive recommendations, provides technical data for each adhesive, and provides contact information for adhesive suppliers.