Architectural Testing About Us
Where we've been...
Architectural Testing’s roots reach back to 1970 when I started a design/
engineering company to develop new and innovative architectural products
for residential and commercial applications. I also assembled a well-equipped
machine shop operated by highly qualified machinists, toolmakers, and other
specialists to produce the unique tools and equipment needed to manufacture
these newly designed architectural products.
But each new product required research and development tests to validate the new
design concepts. After improving the final design detail through testing, the new
product was ready for validation by certification tests to industry standards.
My business experience provided me with the needed confidence, and successful
product designs affirmed by creativity. With employee support and clients'
encouragement, Architectural Testing made its entrée into the independent
testing laboratory business for fenestration products.
Accreditation by national agencies provided immediate credibility which spawned
support and encouragement from an already existing client base. I responded
by investing all available cash and profits into expanding the testing services
whenever I concluded that an opportunity had a high probability of success.
This responsiveness and reinvestment policy has rewarded us well; without formal
sales and marketing efforts, we have doubled our testing business every five years
since 1975.
Now and in the future...
I value our talented and committed staff that provides the service which encourages our customers to return and to share their satisfaction with others in the industry. Architectural Testing is nationally recognized for the leadership, dedication, and professionalism of its Executive Staff. Their diversity of knowledge, experience, and education is complemented by their absolute and mutual respect for each others’ contributions to the company’s success; this cultivates further support by our dedicated technicians, skilled laborers, and staff. This rich mixture of talent is recognized by our clients as the catalyst which causes them to take further advantage of our services.
Our employees include over fifty college graduates with degrees in a wide variety of
disciplines – education, marketing, business administration, chemistry, information
technology, etc. Importantly, half of these degrees are Bachelor of Science in Engineering in mechanical, structural, civil, industrial, and aerospace disciplines. Several employees have a Masters degree as well, and several collectively possess Professional Engineer licenses in a dozen states. This professionalism and experience provides an invaluable service to help our customers meet the ever-increasing demands set by specifications, codes and consumers.
Our future will see a significant expansion of the certification and training services which are fast becoming an industry benchmark. We continue to train thousands of installers of windows, doors, and siding through the InstallationMasters and VSI Installer Certification programs. Each year we conduct several hundred plant inspections to affirm a manufacturer’s compliance to certification and quality assurance procedures.
Our new certification program for blast mitigation products will fulfill one of the most recent industry demands. Architectural Testing is currently developing a Forensics Department to help our clients defend against frivolous lawsuits and to properly address performance concerns. We are already preparing world-class facilities for blast, fire, and ballistics tests, and we continue to expand on our blast engineering services.
As in the past, now and will continue to be in the future, our answer to your most
challenging requests is always “Yes, we can!”
Sincerely,
Henry Taylor,
President, Architectural Testing