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Clopay® Corporation Shows Off New Tech and Trending Products at AIA25

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Clopay Corporation showcased its new C-Power™ Technology alongside innovative commercial and residential door products at the AIA Conference on Architecture and Design. Professionals from the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry gathered in Boston from June 4 to 7 to network, learn, and explore the latest trends and technologies in the field.

At the expo, Clopay Corporation displayed Clopay, Cornell, and Cookson brand commercial and residential closure products, alongside 600 other leading brands.

Featured products included:

The Clopay Avante Door with C-Power Technology stopped people in their tracks. Not yet released, but gearing up to make its debut, this new residential sectional product offers on-demand privacy, using smart window technology to switch panels between transparent and opaque states, offering on-demand privacy. The VertiStack Avante Door remained a fan favorite with its compact design and unique stacking operation. And, the sophisticated Espresso finish for Canyon Ridge® 5-layer Carriage House and Modern Steel Ultra-Grain® Plank doors inspired fresh ideas.

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The commercial Counter Fire Door was a standout, showcased in a cafeteria-style setting that allowed visitors to see its real-world functionality. Other eye-catching products included the Visionaire MicroCoil Grille and award-winning fire safety solutions like the SmokeShield Elevator and Smoke and Fire Fabric Door, all praised for versatile designs that excelled in aesthetics, security, and functionality. Plenty of attention went to the VertiStack Clear, offering the distinct advantage of opening up the "fifth wall" (the ceiling) for HVAC systems, dramatic lighting, and more creative design possibilities.

Blueprints & Brews Boston Happy Hour Event Draws Enthusiasm

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Clopay Corporation drew crowds with an engaging design experience inspired by Boston architecture. Guests sipped on local brews as they engaged in a fast, fun, and addictive architectural drawing challenge. Players were given drawing prompts inspired by some of Boston’s iconic landmarks, paired with Clopay rolling and sectional doors. White pencils met blue napkins as designers let their imaginations run wild. One round wasn’t enough, and many participants stayed to play until the end of the event. Winners left the booth with architectural lightboxes and were entered to win an iPad Mini. The grand prize winner will receive a custom mid-century modern design illustration of a project of their choice.

Adrienne Reitz, Clopay Corporation's director of marketing communications, describes Blueprints & Brews as an event that reflected Boston's inventive energy and sense of community. According to Reitz, "This event celebrated hands-on innovation, the value of connection, and the artistry of design."

The AIA25 Conference offered Clopay Corporation a prime opportunity to introduce new garage door technologies and present AEC professionals with aesthetic solutions for design challenges. From bold residential door styles to robust commercial options, Clopay demonstrated a commitment to innovation across the board. The engaging Blueprints & Brews event further captured the imagination of the design community, fostering community and celebrating the artistry of architecture. Clopay Corporation continues to pioneer the garage door industry, combining new technologies with thoughtful design to meet evolving needs.