By Lorin Wertheimer a freelance writer in Brooklyn, NY

      Jay Shah had a problem. He’d been entrusted with the files of P.A. Fiebiger, one of the Twentieth Century’s premiere ornamental metalwork fabrication companies. He knew the collection of architectural drawings, project photos, receipts and miscellaneous papers spanning generations was historically

30 years ago, the love of decorative ironwork, hard work and luck led to Allan Papp’s founding of Architectural Iron Designs, Inc. (AIDI).  

Papp’s passion for decorative ironwork was ignited by becoming aware of Samuel Yellin, who is arguably America’s most famous 20th Century’s blacksmith. Samuel Yellin is best described as what the

The AIDI Team is ready to greet visitors at Booth 925 as the tradeshow exhibit floor opens today at 12:40pm CST after the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Our booth has many "hands-on" displays that feature Comunello Gate Systems. The displays feature Rising Hinges, the Albatros Bi-Folding gate system, the Ranger Telescoping gate system, Duragates cantilever hardware,

A few years back when NOMMA and AFA (American Fence Association) started doing the joint convention, NOMMA decided to commemorate the occasion with some object in metal. Who better to turn to than Jack Klahm, a long-time NOMMA member and one of the pre-eminent metal artists of our time. Jack graciously agreed to take on the project. Him and Phil Heermance of Art’s Work Unlimited came up with

Florida Fence Products has been a Locinox power user since 2017 and Lee has worked to integrate their locks, closers, and accessories into his pedestrian gate line.  He has several commercial contractor customers who depend on him to provide commercial grade pool, panic, &  complex entry gates, as well as individual “back yard/patio” entry gates.  His business depends

The Versailles Series by Grande Forge will transform any space into a work of art.  These elegant solid brass posts and balusters are designed not only to secure your stairs, but to refine them.  Their design detail of complex lines interwoven with elegant leaf and flower patterns with a contemporary style bring to life France’s rich history of the great palaces from the Baroque era.