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HALFEN’s HIT Insulated Connection has recently received the first ICC-ES Evaluation Report (ESR), ESR#3799, for a structural thermal break system from ICC Evaluation Services (ICC-ES). ICC-ES is the industry leader in performing technical evaluations for code compliance. An ESR provides proof that products and systems meet required codes and technical standards. They are the most trusted and recognized approval by building officials, architects, contractors, specifiers, designers and engineers. Code compliance is ensured through the detailed approval process consisting of the thorough examination of test reports, calculations, quality control methods and production processes.

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HALFEN USA’s HIT-MVX insulated connection has been selected as one of Architectural Record’s product of the year under the Facades category. A jury of six design professionals selected the best New Products of the Year out of hundreds of entries submitted to Architectural Record’s annual competition. Entries were judged based on innovation, usefulness and aesthetics. HALFEN’s HIT II system excels in all three of these categories with its sleek design and innovative compression shear bearings, while providing the most efficient structural thermal breaks for concrete to concrete connections.

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With over 80 years of innovative experience, HALFEN introduces the HSD Shear Dowel system which offers high strength solutions for transferring shear loads through construction and expansion joints to alleviate internal stresses associated with thermal expansion and contraction. Together with the new HSD calculation software, the HSD system offers the designer an efficient and quick means of designing these joints.
 
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HALFEN USA Inc. eliminates pour strips from post tensioned concrete construction with HSD-LD Lockable Dowels and new HSD-LD calculation software

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