Saint-Gobain has been certified as a "Top Employer Global" for the eighth consecutive year, with criteria of sustainability, diversity and inclusion, digital human resources, well-being, and talent acquisition showing an increase of more than two percent.
AAMA 714-22, Specification for Liquid Applied Flashing Used to Create a Water-Resistive Seal Around Exterior Wall Openings in Buildings, is now available for purchase from FGIA.
Leading railing and platform solutions provider Trex Commercial Products is now Sightline Commercial Solutions and is also now owned and operated out of Minnesota.
A $243 million investment from Şişecam will increase its frosted glass furnace investment capacity in Mersin, from 180 thousand tons to 244 thousand tons per year. The company will also increase its yearly capacity of energy glass processing line from 20 million square meters to 26.6 million…
Vitro Architectural Glass has won a Building Design + Construction “Top 75 Products of 2022” Award for its VacuMax Vacuum Insulating Glass, which consist of two fully tempered lites of glass separated by a non-leaded metal seal and a vacuum air space.
For the second year in a row, Saint-Gobain made the “Climate Change A List”, among 283 companies out of more than 15,000 companies that answered the CDP’s 2022 Climate Change questionnaire.
Guardian Glass' new Resource Hub provides customers and the wider glass community with 24/7 online access to a new digital platform that offers technical information on glass, as well as engineering, analytical and specification tools, marketing resources and interactive training.
To alleviate competitive concerns alleged by the U.S. DOJ, Assa Abloy has sold its Yale and Emtek lock brands and U.S. and Canada residential businesses in an $800 million deal.
PGT Innovations donated $9,000 to various breast cancer non-profits by making breast cancer awareness t-shirts available for purchase to its employees earlier this year.
Ubiquitous Energy was recently recognized for progress developing and deploying impactful green energy solutions via its transparent, energy-generating solar windows.
A solar module manufacturing facility in Alabama is expected to open in 2025 and will help First Solar Inc. advance its effort to help decarbonize the American economy and achieve self-sufficiency in reliable and competitive renewable energy technologies.
Walker Glass has announced the release of new, third-party verified Environmental Product Declarations on acid-etched glass and on acid-etched mirror and unetched mirror.
Winco's location in University City in St. Louis is the first business in the area of hopefully many to receive a custom mural as part of a city beautification effort.
Assa Abloy officially received validation by the Science Based Targets initiative for the company’s emission reduction targets, which include halving absolute emissions by 2030 and reaching net-zero no later than 2050.
PGT Innovations released its results for the third quarter of 2022, as well as its fiscal year 2022 guidance. Highlights include net sales in the third quarter totaled $386 million, an increase of 28 percent, and net income in the third quarter was $30 million, compared to a net loss of…
An entirely redesigned online platform to simplify customer workflow addresses the specific challenges and pain points of current customers and reflects an all-in commitment to how Banner Solutions continues to think in terms of delivering solutions.
The MITER Foundation raises a record $2.3 million for cancer support, veterans' affairs, children's wellbeing, and local outreach at charity golf tournaments in Prescott, Arizona; and Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Magid Glove & Safety wins the Chicagoland Top Workplaces honor for the second consecutive year. With nearly 100,000 licensed businesses in Chicago alone, only 194 businesses made this year's list.
Naverra Glass is expanding its operations to meet demand for high quality glass in North America by opening a state-of-the-art facility in Norwich, Connecticut.
Pulp Studio was recently featured on History Channel’s More Power Series with TV Host Tim Allen, where Allen was given a rare behind the scenes factory tour.
St. Cloud Window Inc. updated its website to now include an updated navigation bar, improved landing pages, and content that's meant to be easy to understand.
D3 Glass is a company "worth watching." The Fort Myers-based glass fabricator has been recognized a GrowFL Florida Company to Watch for 2022 for the second time in the company's history.
The American Institute of Architects will now be managing its AIA Conference on Architecture, taking over from Informa. The organization formed a new team, AIA Sales, Events and Exhibitions, to work on this project going forward.
CRL recently expanded its line of luxury shower hardware to include shower hinges for frameless enclosures, as well as a brushed-bronze option has been added to its Cambridge and Crescent shower-door slider lines.
Quanex has launched the brand new www.Quanex.com, which is designed to offer a refreshed, more user-friendly and informative experience to key customers in every market the company serves.
In the destructive aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Florida, the first thing Florida-based companies did was make sure their employees, clients, and customers were all safe. Now, they are helping their communities rebuild and looking to the future of glass and related products, as well as standards…
Sisecam's Kırman accepted the award for Chairman of the Year from Le Fonti, a broadcaster based in Italy. In his speech, Kırman emphasized the company's contributions to the Italian glass industry and economy.
Quanex's Rice Lake Plant is celebrating its 50th anniversary this October. Opened in 1972, the plant's employees and leadership team pride themselves on decades of exemplary customer service and community involvement.
Roto Frank of America, Inc. fundraised $2,000 to donate to Mothers Against Drunk Driving in honor of former Roto employee Kyle Hermann, who was killed in a drug-impaired driving accident in 2018 at the age of 23.
Assa Abloy has acquired Bird Home Automation GmbH, marketed under the trademark DoorBird. DoorBird was established in 2014 and has some 110 employees. The main office is located in Berlin, Germany.
KOVA has introduced a new Window Wall System that can be fully installed from the interior of the building, introducing a first-of-its-kind installation process that is easier and safer than others on the market. The Window Wall System optimizes a building’s energy performance and efficiency…
The National Center for Construction Education and Research's new, and first ever, podcast "The Builder's Table" aims to educate, empower and engage listeners on the importance of the construction industry. The first episode is now available to listen on most streaming platforms.
Sain-Gobain and solar manufacturer Megasol have announced a new, strategic partnership that extends Saint-Gobain's sustainable solutions offer for façades, while allowing Megasol access to Saint-Gobain's customer base.
PGT Innovations helped rescue its stranded employees and their families in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Florida. The company also distributed supplies to its staff in need, as well as provided an update on their facilities located in Florida.
General Glass International launched a new website designed to emphasize and demonstrate the value glass products bring to architects and designers, as well as the end-user.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance partnered with a humanitarian organization, World Vision, to help provide more than 200 backpacks filled with school supplies for children at a school in Chicago, the host city for FGIA's conference this week.
When gas prices started skyrocketing over the summer, the Magid leadership team implemented a $50,000 gas subsidy program to help its employees. After receiving positive feedback and seeing that gas prices had not dropped, the company continued this program and has now pitched in over $100,000.
The NGA supports the National Association of Manufacturers in emphasizing the need to reduce a visa backlog in order to increase employment in industry.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance's first Canadian region has officially been created through the integration of the Fenestration Association of British Columbia.
As part of Saint-Gobain's commitment to sustainability, the company says it will achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. As part of this mission, the manufacturer has set greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
British Glass CEO Dave Dalton recently gave evidence to the department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy's inquiry on how businesses and workers are reacting to the cost-of-living crisis.
Crystal Window & Door Systems announced its improved Aluminum Series 1450 Out-Swing and Series 1460 In-Swing Terrace Doors that are now available. The series is constructed to be well-suited for high-rise and wind-prone installations, with upgraded hardware selections and consumer's choice…
PGT Innovations is aiming to help their employees and their dependents pursue their educational goals through a tuition reimbursement program, a scholarship program, as well as multiple training and leadership courses within the company.
Three updated documents describing test procedures and performance requirements for organic coatings applied to aluminum extrusions and panels for architectural products, AAMA 2603, 2604, and 2605, are now available for purchase through the FGIA.
Magid Glove & Safety has been named to Modern Distribution Management's 2022 Top Distributors list for the safety segment. Magid Glove & Safety was named to the list alongside 13 other leading companies in the safety category. Since 1946, Magid has offered a unique and full-service approach…
Eastman is named on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers for 2022. “We’re excited to be included as a ‘Best-In-State Employer’ by Forbes for the third consecutive year,” says Mark Costa, Board Chair and CEO.
PGT Innovations ranked number one in the engineering and manufacturing category on Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers list for this year. For the state of Florida, PGT Innovations was one of only 33 companies to make the list.
Upstate Glass Tempering is adding the FuseCube Express to its fabrication capabilities. The protective glass coating machine is designed to streamline the application of Diamon-Fusion glass treatment through a proprietary chemical vapor deposition process.
UbiQD Inc. was recently awarded a Small Business Innovation Research contract by the United States Air Force. The current phase II contract provides funding for two installations totaling more than 20 windows, as well as continued scale-up and development of UbiQD’s quantum dot-tinted…
Western Window Systems launched a new website recently. The new site is designed to have easy to navigate links to technical and product information, as well as industry insights and guidance, with a focus on an improved customer experience.
Diamon-Fusion International announced their patented protective glass coating, Diamon-Fusion, underwent a series of compatibility and adhesion tests using key GE branded silicone sealants from Momentive Performance Materials.
Apogee Enterprises Inc., parent company of Tubelite, Linetec and Wausau, completed the amendment and extension of its senior unsecured credit facility.
Tvitec and Cricursa, both glass fabricators based in Spain, are launching a comprehensive line of high-performance flat and curved construction glass solutions. Tvitec acquired Cricursa earlier this year.
D&A Glass Co., the contract glazing division of D&A Companies of Boise, became the first in Idaho and the 51st overall to earn North American Contractor Certification. NACC is an ANSI-accredited, award-winning credential that recognizes architectural glass and metal subcontractors who adopt…
Smart building materials company ClearVue Technologies Ltd. signed a letter of intent to install its patented solar energy windows into a new office building in Atlanta.
Eastman Chemical Co. entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement with Wells Fargo, NA and Mizuho Markets Americas LLC to repurchase $500 million of Eastman’s common stock.
QMI Security Solutions, in conjunction with Management and Prospect Partners, closed on its investment of Riot Glass Inc and Campbell Corp. Riot Glass is a manufacturer of security glass based in Huntingdon Beach, California.
Next Energy Technologies Inc., makers of a proprietary transparent photovoltaic coating that transforms commercial windows into energy-producing solar panels, announced the demonstration of a PC Prototype Window Wall at the headquarters of its manufacturing and glazing partner Walters & Wolf in…
Developed to help the glass community of fabricators, processors, wholesalers, architects and specifiers learn more about glass and the role it plays as a design and building material, the new Guardian Glass Training Center is a digital learning platform that offers a variety of online interactive…
Faro Technologies Inc. joined forces with Oracle to open the new Oracle Industry Lab. The new 30,000-square-foot facility allows architecture, engineering and construction professionals to see, model and experience new technologies in a hands-on, simulated environment where they can experiment,…
Crystal Pacific Window & Door Systems, the west coast affiliate of national manufacturer Crystal Window & Door Systems, marks its 10th year of operation and growth since opening its doors in May of 2012.
In celebration of Earth Day and to honor its ongoing commitment to the environment, Vitro Architectural Glass is providing updates on several new product launches, educational offerings, sustainable development projects and industry certifications that represent its all-encompassing culture of…
Magid Glove & Safety has been offering its employees a gas subsidy program to aid employees as gas prices continue to rise. The $50,000 program offers approximately $1.00 per gallon subsidy for every employee’s commute to Magid and/or to on-site customer visits.
Glass + Metal Craft, a Michigan-based glass fabricator, will now offer Diamon-Fusion protective coating as a standard feature on all of its shower enclosures via the FuseCube Express automated glass coating machine.
Press Glass celebrated its 30th anniversary with an online event at the end of March. The event was open to all Press Glass facilities in Europe and the U.S. Thanks to the available technology, the company was able to deliver its message directly to nearly 5,000 employees who work in 15 plants…
Ubiquitous Energy, a technology company developing transparent solar technology for architectural glass, successfully demonstrated 1.5-meter-wide glass coated uniformly with the company’s UE Power transparent solar materials. This critical milestone shows the ability to scale UE Power to large…
Crystal Window & Door Systems has completed installation of an almost 1 MW solar electricity generation system on the rooftop of its headquarters and main production facility in Queens, New York.
Crystal Window & Door Systems’ NYC YouTube channel now offers step-by-step video guides to guide customers through common situations such as installing window hardware, adjusting sliding window rollers and swing-door hinges, and adding window opening control devices.
Building products supplier ODL Inc., which specializes in decorative and clear door glass and other privacy solutions, has named Dan Volkema vice president of finance, according to a company statement released March 17, 2022.
Total construction starts rose nine percent in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.013 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts swelled 32 percent due to the start of three large manufacturing facilities. By contrast, residential starts fell…
Named after the renowned French architect who has developed multiple projects across France using Vanceva color PVB interlayers, Bernard Bühler himself will be the juror for the award and will choose the winner from all entries in the “Exterior” category.
Ripple effects of the Baby Boomer generation retiring, compounded by a sizzling hot housing and labor market, drove average pay for non-managerial construction laborers up six percent from the same time in 2021, according to preliminary wage survey data released in February by the U.S. Bureau of…
The key port cities Odessa and Mariupol in Ukraine have suspended most operations, leaving over 1,000 commercial sailors unable to move cargo containers through the Kerch Straight and the Black Sea. The glass manufacturing and other commercial construction industry sectors that rely on Eastern…
Roundtable discussions at the 2022 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Hybrid Annual Conference in Amelia Island, Fla. highlighted trends like thin triple glazing, sustainability best practices, and case studies on window industry innovations.
Diamon-Fusion International will collaborate with Q-railing – North America to offer Diamon-Fusion protective coating on Q-railing glass guardrail systems.
Peerless Architectural Windows and Doors announced that the company will enter the high-rise, unitized, factory glazed curtain wall industry. The company is a manufacturer of high-performance aluminum architectural and commercial windows for new construction, replacement, and historical…
GGI launched a new initiative to make it easier for customers, architects, and designers to visualize how to best create a desired aesthetic while keeping cost and versatility at the forefront of design concerns.
Forman Ford, a Midwest glazing contractor headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, became the first in the state to earn North American Contractor Certification.
Vitro Architectural Glass is dedicated to raising the industry standard for sustainability and has partnered with various organizations and industry initiatives to reinforce its commitment to the environment and help realize the full potential for environmentally friendly glass innovation on a…
The National Institute of Building Sciences is pleased to announce that Tremco Construction Products Group signed on to be the organization’s 2022 Leadership Sponsor.
Andersen Corp. announced a strategic investment in Ubiquitous Energy, a company in transparent photovoltaic technology that converts light into electricity using semiconductor materials while maintaining visible transparency.
Halio, a smart window manufacturer, will be exhibiting in the “Green Avenue” section of the SK CES 2022 booth located in the Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, Booth 16761.
In addition to its existing ISO 9001 certification, the Quanex IG Systems facility in Cambridge, Ohio, earned the ISO 45001-2018 designation for occupational health and safety management. As a safety driven organization, Quanex emphasizes the well-being of employees and commits to continuous safety…
EFCO Corp. and Armoured One signed an agreement to partner on the development complete fenestration assemblies to successfully pass the Shooter Attack Certification Testing method.
The Frameless Hardware Co. announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office officially awarded U.S. Patent Number 11,187,323 to the FHC Unitizing Clamping Gasket.
Aragon of Montclair, California, earned North American Contractor Certification, becoming the 45th contractor in North America and 10th in California to achieve the credential. NACC is an ANSI-accredited, award-winning certification that empowers architectural glass and metal contractors to adopt…
Andersen's E-Series EPD helps designers and architects achieve their green building goals, including materials and resources credits for customers pursuing LEED certification and by providing data for embodied carbon calculations without compromising design aesthetics.
Deceuninck, specialized in the development and production of PVC and aluminum window and door profiles, and AGC Glass Europe, a European flat glass manufacturer, entered into a strategic partnership. The combination resulted in new innovative solutions that enable the integration of Fineo vacuum…
Sterling Glass Inc. of Buffalo, New York, earned North American Contractor Certification, becoming the 44th glazing contractor to achieve the credential.
Halio, a mart window manufacturer, announced an additional $100 million in financing led by inside investors SK and Capricorn Investment Group. SK is Korea’s third-largest company with more than $68 billion in annual revenue. Halio aligns with SK’s focus on Environmental, Social and Governance…
Architectural Glazing Professionals Inc. of Grandview and Nixa, Missouri, earned North American Contractor Certification, becoming the first glazing contractor in the Kansas City metropolitan area to earn the credential.
Dow will introduce a commercially available service for carbon-neutral silicones in building facades, according to a company release. Used for structural glazing, insulating glass, and weathersealing, the carbon-neutral silicones will be PAS 2060-verified to help decrease the environmental impact…
The American Primary Aluminum Association, which represents the majority of U.S. primary aluminum producers and thousands of aluminum workers across the country, expressed its support for the tariff-rate quota deal reached between the Biden Administration and the European Union.
In a summary judgement dated Feb. 3, Chief Magistrate Joseph C. Spero of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California ruled that the patent infringement claims filed by Ely Holdings Ltd. and Greenlite Glass Systems against Safti First, a U.S. fire-rated glass and framing…
R.E. Krug Corp. of North Tonawanda, New York, achieved North American Contractor Certification (NACC), becoming the first glazing contractor in the Buffalo, New York, Metropolitan Region to earn certification. NACC is the only ANSI-accredited, third-party credential that recognizes architectural…
Kensington Glass Arts Inc., a Mid-Atlantic glass manufacturer, commercial glazier and distributor of architectural glass, announced the opening of a fabricated glass distribution hub and contract glazing field office in Richmond, Virginia.
This year has been a successful year for LiSEC: For the second time in 2021, the company has managed to hit a monthly order intake volume of more than $ 35 million. This success clearly shows that LiSEC's “all.in.one:solutions” approach is winning over customers, say officials.
With architects, builders, and manufacturers facing growing pressure to ensure that windows, doors and skylights reduce energy use, the National Fenestration Rating Council is releasing a report on the potential benefits of high-efficiency windows in…
SAF, a global metals distributor, fabricator, and finisher, marked a series of accomplishments in its 75th year of business with historic sales growth, a new website with refreshed company branding, and the promotion of a current employee into a newly established role within the organization.
Arrow Glass and Mirror of Austin, Texas, achieved North American Contractor Certification. NACC is the only ANSI-accredited, third-party credential that recognizes architectural glass and metal contractors for competency, business practices, and industry accepted guidelines for quality and safety…
Isra Vision AG, a manufacturer of surface inspection methods for web materials, broke ground on the construction of its new headquarters building in Darmstadt, Germany. The new headquarters is located on a property measuring around 15,000 square meters in the city’s “Knell” development district…
Apogee Enterprises Inc. officials announced a major restructuring, which will include the closure of a glass fabrication location and the combination of several business units.
Quaker Windows & Doors teamed up with HistoricPreservation.com to better serve the architectural community dedicated to preserving the nation’s historic buildings. HistoricPreservation.com is an invitation-only, human-curated, online marketplace and specification platform comprised of and…
HMI Glass announced a new look and vision in 2021, following the merger of HMI Cardinal and Woon-Tech Inc., the opening of the company’s third fabrication facility, and the launch of its new website.
Vitro Architectural Glass announced that it has launched Titan glass, a new oversized glass product for large-scale exterior insulating glass units. Titan glass is available with a wide range of Vitro high-performance magnetron sputtered vacuum deposition coatings to optimize performance and…
Guardian Glass is the first float glass manufacturer to achieve UL Product Lens Certification, covering three global product categories: uncoated float glass; sputter, or vacuum, coated float glass, including Commercial SunGuard and residential ClimaGuard products; and UltraMirror products, say…
Rhyno Glass of Tampa became Florida’s first glazing contractor to achieve North American Contractor Certification. NACC is the only ANSI-accredited, third-party credential that recognizes architectural glass and metal contractors for competency, business practices, and industry accepted guidelines…
Crawford-Tracey Corp. sponsored the raffle at the AIA Florida Convention and Trade Show, as it has since its inception in 2011. This year’s raffle winner is Aranya Mom with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, and was awarded a MacBook Pro 16 inch, Apple Magic Trackpad 2 and Apple Air Pods…
The Frameless Hardware Co., a supplier and manufacturer to the glass and glazing industries, received U.S. Patent Number 11,060,341 from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its Advance Series Herc-Door Frameless Door Rail System for Glass Entrance Systems.
Ubiquitous Energy, a manufacturer of transparent solar energy technology, and Antamex Industries agreed to form a partnership to bring transparent solar glazing to the commercial glazing market in North America.
Vitro Architectural Glass reached an agreement with LandGlass and VIG Technologies to sell its tempered vacuum insulating glass products in North America.
Eastman Machine Co. broke ground on its new expansion. The 7,500-square-foot expansion of the facility will provide the necessary capacity for the company to accommodate the accelerated development and scope of its work.
Kensington Glass Arts Inc., a Mid-Atlantic glass manufacturer, commercial glazier, and distributor of architectural glass, celebrates its 45th anniversary.
Viracon is introducing Viracon Plus smart glass powered by Halio, a self-tinting smart glass solution that incorporates Halio Inc.’s electrochromic technology into Viracon’s insulating glass units. The product optimizes occupant comfort through autonomously adjusting tint levels such that energy…
The Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk launched the Construction Diversity Image Library, a collection of photographs for use by the media featuring diverse individuals in the construction workforce.
Proteus Facades partnered with Rowe Fenestration to provide rainscreen cladding systems for building envelopes. "We are delighted to have partnered with Rowe Fenestration in Northern California and Nevada which is a key area in our expansion into the USA," says Simon Gregory, sales director at…
Roto North America expanded its warehouse capacity in Connecticut, where it acquired an 18,000-square-foot facility that the company will add it to its current configuration.
The European Southern Observatory and AGC Glass Europe, with its business unit AGC Plasma Technology Solutions, signed a second contract to deliver a coater specially equipped for the large mirrors of the world’s largest telescope.
Glaston Corp. and Softsolution, an Austria-based manufacturer of quality assurance systems for the glass industry, are collaborating to create quality inspection solutions for tempering lines.
Impact Security LLC, the manufacturer of DefenseLite, announced a strategic alliance with Binswanger Glass, a national retail and commercial glazing firm. Binswanger will launch its DefenseLite program at the company’s locations in Dallas and Houston offering clients high security window…
Lippert, a global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions for the building products industries, announced the installation of DFI’s FuseCube Express and plan to offer Diamon-Fusion protective coating on its various glass product lines.
View Inc. reported first quarter 2021 financial results. The company posted a revenue of $11.8 million, a 29 percent increase from Q1 2020 and a 52 percent increase from Q4 2020.
Sentech Architectural Systems Verdeveloped a complete line of customizable, all-glass storefront solutions that can be designed using jumbo glass panels and a wide variety of coated glass options.
May marks the one-year anniversary of Quaker Windows and Doors opening of their Eldon, Missouri, manufacturing facility and offices. The manufacturing plant and office build-out in Eldon were phases 1 and 2 of Quaker’s multi-phase Eldon expansion plan for the 130-acre campus.
CMS, a glass technology manufacturer, enhanced its production center in Zogno, Italy, with a new, state-of-the-art wing. The area, an additional 7,740 square meters, was designed for the company’s largest machines.
According to reporting in Chronicle.lu, a Luxembourg-based publication, Guardian Glass will replace a float production line at its float plant in Bascharage, Luxembourg.
Practical and written testing for the Architectural Glass and Metal Technician Certification Program resumed, after it was disrupted this past year due to the pandemic, announced company officials.
St. Cloud Window Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance commercial aluminum fenestration products, announced that Roof Tech Sales, based in Boston, and Rand Sales & Marketing, based in Philadelphia, joined the company’s sales team as independent sales representatives to architectural and…
Pujol Group has made important changes in its communication elements, including a new corporate website, and the updating of the group's companies' websites.
In observance of Earth Day, Vitro Architectural Glass is recognizing its growth as an environmentally-focused business and ongoing commitment to meeting the standards of sustainability certification programs through its introduction of new, sustainable products.
Privacy Glass Solutions launched its new online Design Studio. This new addition to the company’s existing website is a digitally curated, technical product content management platform, which provides architects, engineers, and contractors and specifiers a simple method to search, select, and…
Giroux Glass became the latest glazing contractor to meet the standards set by the North American Contractor Certification program, according to a blog on the company’s site.
Şişecam won the "Sustainable Investment Award" at the Investor of the Year Awards, held by the Bulgarian Investment Agency. The award, which was given to Şişecam in recognition of its effective long-term investments in the country, was presented to Prof. Dr. Ahmet Kırman, Şişecam Chairman and CEO…
Vetrotech Saint-Gobain selected Glass Fabricators Inc. in Grimes, Iowa, as a distributor for its Keralite Select products, and expanded its territory with new representative, ASC Inc.
Satinal's technical team installed its second EVA-film production line. In addition, the R&D team has also developed new products, including the Strato Colour product range, interlayers for glass lamination.
Eastman Chemical Co. plans to upgrade and expand its extrusion capabilities for production of interlayers product lines at its Springfield, Massachusetts, manufacturing facility.
Donald Friese, former CEO of C.R. Laurence Co., along with his wife Andrea Friese, donated a $50 million gift to Providence Tarzana Foundation, a transformational donation that will support the expansion and renovation of Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center.
BSD SpecLink, a specification-writing platform, partnered with Dodge Data & Analytics. Together, BSD and Dodge deliver information, insights, and opportunities to architects and designers and building product manufacturers across each step of the construction lifecycle, with an…
IBA Consultants, a building envelope consulting firm, is celebrating its 25th anniversary of business. The firm specializes in the identification and elimination of potential and existing building envelope deficiencies stemming from waterproofing, glass and glazing, wall cladding and roofing issues.
Eastman Machine Co., manufacturer of automated cutting and material handling systems appointed RegaLead Ltd to represent its line of cutting solutions to the laminated glass sector in the UK and Ireland.
American Insulated Glass completed a number of improvements to the fabrication facility in Knoxville, Tennessee, designed to expand the facility's insulating glass fabrication capabilities and improve the level of service experienced by customers.
Greco Aluminum Railings, a manufacturer of architectural railings and metal products for multi-family and commercial structures, opened a new architectural railing fabrication facility in Terrell, Texas, a suburb of Dallas.
Vitro Architectural Glass announced that its entire range of coated and uncoated architectural glasses has been renewed as Cradle to Cradle Certified by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.
Eastman Machine Co., influenced by client and product line growth, acquired a new building and plans an expansion of its headquarters in Buffalo, New York.
In January, IWR North America became the first glazing contractor of 2021 to successfully achieve certification to the standards set by the North American Contractor Certification Program.
Maryland Glass & Mirror, a glass fabricator and wholesale distributor located in Baltimore, installed DFI’s FuseCube Express to upgrade and protect its shower glass products.
An official agreement for collaboration between l' Association de vitrerie et fenestration du Quebec and the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has been finalized, allowing for the development of mutual synergies that will enable both organizations to best support their respective members,…
Banner Solutions, backed by private equity firm, Tailwind Capital, acquired the wholesale division of Builders’ Hardware & Supply Co. based in Seattle, Washington.
Folienwerk Wolfen GmbH entered into a strategic partnership with Glass Lamination of America that makes them the authorized distributor for the United States of America and Mexico.
American Insulated Glass is finalizing the rebranding of A.L. Smith Glass in Ijamsville, Maryland, which is located just west of Baltimore. While 2020 was a challenging year for many in the fabrication industry due to the ongoing pandemic, AIG continued to implement improvements designed to better…
A fully transparent, energy-generating window featuring UE Power, UE’s transparent photovoltaic technology was recently installed at the NSG facility in Northwood, Ohio. This building integrated photovoltaic, or BIPV, technology transforms an average window into a solar cell that generates…
Aurora, Ohio-based Fenetech Inc. is celebrating 25 years of providing ERP software solutions to the glass fabrication and window and door manufacturing industries.
Kensington Glass Arts Inc., a Mid-Atlantic glass manufacturer, commercial glazier and distributor of architectural glass, opened an additional glass fabrication facility in Sterling, Virginia.
In an official statement, Glaston Corp. officials said that, due to growing demand especially for heat treatment equipment, Glaston’s order intake for the fourth quarter of this year will exceed the level in the fourth quarter of 2019.
The Associated General Contractors of America filed suit to compel the Small Business Administration and the Office of Management and Budget to revise the questionnaire being used to reassess whether companies were eligible for Paycheck Protection Program loans, according to a statement on the…
Klein-Dickert Milwaukee Inc. is the latest glazing contractor to have successfully completed all requirements for certification by the North American Contractor Certification Program.
Vetrotech Saint-Gobain’s North American headquarters in Washington State increased its production footprint, consolidating production of its fire-rated glazing and framing systems into one building.
Deceuninck North America's Revolution XL Picture Window achieved the North American Fenestration Standard / Specification's AW100 rating, the most stringent requirements established for the AW Performance Class commonly used in high-rise and mid-rise buildings.
Apogee Enterprises Inc. amended its credit agreement to extend the maturity date of its unsecured $150 million term loan facility from April 5, 2021, to June 25, 2024, which is the same maturity date as the company’s unsecured $235 million revolving credit…
Beletz Brothers Glass Co. has become the eighth glazing contractor in the Philadelphia area to meet the requirements for certification by the North American Contractor Certification Program.
Sparklike announced that as of Jan. 1, 2021, the company’s new reseller for North America will be GED Integrated Solutions. GED will also perform the calibration and maintenance services to Sparklike Handheld devices.
To address the global challenge of birds colliding with glass in buildings, Eastman, manufacturer of Saflex PVB interlayers for architectural applications, is collaborating with SEEN AG, an architectural consulting firm based in Switzerland.
After a construction phase of about one year, Hegla Corp. officially opened its new headquarters in Stockbridge, Henry County, in the State of Georgia. The relocation to the new business facilities had become necessary both to create space for the growing number of employees and to realize a…
FlexScreen, manufacturer of the flexible window screen, partnered with Saint-Gobain ADFORS, manufacturer of high-performance construction and industrial materials.
Franchise Times, a leading business publication focusing on the franchise industry, recently named The Glass Guru to their 2020 list of the 500 biggest brands in franchising.
Since September 2011 MyGlassTruck has donated a portion of the cost of every glass rack, truck body, or trailer the company sells to its local chapter of Susan G. Komen.
South Town Glass of Salem, Oregon, successfully completed all requirements for certification by the North American Contractor Certification Program for glazing contractors.
Salem Distributing Co. will carry out a rebrand and divisional restructure. These changes reflect the company’s evolution and desire to serve its customers with a greater focus to better meet the changing needs of the fabrication industry, say company officials.
Frameless Hardware Co. partnered with Quikserv Corp, a premier manufacturer of pass-thru and drive-thru systems for over 30 years. Quikserv products are designed with optimal functionality in mind and are unsurpassed in durability and performance.
Apogee Enterprises Inc. released the results for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 and provided a business update. Second-quarter revenue was $319.5 million, compared to $357.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020, reflecting COVID-19 and market related volume…
Ruthmann, a global manufacturer of truck-mounted and track-based compact aerial work platforms, acquired its long-standing sales and service partner ReachMaster Inc. from Ebbe Christensen.
Eastman Chemical Co. was named to the Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers 2020 in the state of Tennessee. For its second annual ranking, Forbes partnered with global business data platform Statista to identify the organizations liked best by employees in each of the 50 states, plus the…
The Glass Guru posted a second consecutive record revenue month in spite of the prevailing market concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, say company officials.
Sharp Glass LLC of San Antonio, Texas, is the latest glazing contractor to meet the requirements for certification by the North American Contractor Certification Program for glazing contractors. The NACC is the glazing industry’s only third-party, ANSI accredited recognition of glazing…
Pilkington United Kingdom Ltd., part of the NSG Group, launched Ask Pilkington, a searchable online encyclopedia of all things glass to help customers get quick answers to technical queries.
MI Windows and Doors is partnering with Rheo, an industrial AI platform company, to incorporate artificial intelligence that will help reduce manufacturing bottlenecks and improve throughput, say officials.
The Madison Common Council unanimously adopted the state's first bird-friendly building ordinance. Introduced by Alders Marsha Rummel and Keith Furman, drafted by City staff, and revised with input from American Bird Conservancy, the city-wide ordinance will require new large construction and…
With a new subsidiary in Brazil, the German glass plant manufacturer Horn Glass Industries AG is expanding its local availability in South America, say officials.
The Trump Administration plans to reimpose Section 232 tariffs of 10 percent on imports of Canadian aluminum, according to Bloomberg News. Canada’s imports had received an exemption from the tariff, which the president plans to end on Aug. 16.
Rhyno Glass, a Florida-based contractor, launched its new website, designed to provide product and project information to general contractors, architects, and building owners. The new bold site is graphically driven to showcase the scope and quality of work Rhyno Glass provides to its clients.
GGI launched the Enhance coating process to create easy-to-clean, protected glass surfaces for custom fabricated glass, perfect for both interior and exterior applications.
Hope’s Windows Inc. announced that its Jamestown175 Series hurricane pivot doors have passed stringent wind tests and are certified for use within hurricane and impact zones. The doors adhere to Miami-Dade County, Florida Building Code and High Velocity Hurricane Zone standards.
M3 Glass Technologies partnered with T.Fin Building Solutions to represent their complete product portfolio in the upper Midwest. M3Glass Technologies, based in Irving, Texas, serves local markets nationwide with custom glass offerings.
The Glass Guru franchise organization congratulated nearly a third of the organization’s franchise locations for hitting record monthly revenue milestones for their respective franchises for June 2020, in spite of the pandemic. The organization as a whole also saw June 2020 being the highest…
Flat Glass Distributors added Diamon-Fusion glass treatment to its fabrication products. The company stated it will also be using DFI's new FuseCube Express coating machine to streamline the application.
Effective July 1, the United States-Mexico Canada Agreement, negotiated to replace NAFTA, officially entered into force. ICC Evaluation Service certifies products in all three USMCA markets and will continue to offer evaluation services in North America under the agreement.
Guardian Glass North America launched a glass technical library. Architects, fabricators, window manufacturers and glazing contractors now have access to a growing online library of technical papers and videos.
The Frameless Hardware Co., a supplier and manufacturer to the glass and glazing industries, completed the expansion of its Southern California facilities. The expansion project has effectively doubled the company’s footprint, workforce and capacity, allowing for the addition of complete metal…
Pujol Group, owner of the companies Hornos Industriales Pujol, SA, Evalam and i-ON by Pujol, released its new corporate identity with a change of logos for their three firms.
Eastman Chemical Co., manufacturer of Saflex PVB for architectural applications, announced that laminated glass comprising Saflex Structural interlayer has received a General Construction Approval from the German Institute for Building Technology.
Formerly available only in a classroom setting, the Architectural Glass and Metal Technician Program began offering the written, knowledge-based test for glazier certification through a remote proctoring platform, permitting candidates to complete the test at their convenience from their own home…
The Fenzi Group upgraded its Tribiano, Milan, facility in Italy, the headquarters and its hub of operations for secondary glass processing. The Italian facility is expanding with a new integrated logistics center to optimize efficiency in warehouse management and shipping.
Pulp Studio added equipment and capacity into its laminating department, effectively doubling the daily output in their 150,000 square foot facility, say company officials. The scheduled updates began in March of 2020 and included a remodel and rehabilitation of Pulp Studio’s autoclave assets…
Guardian Glass North America updated its residential insulating glass products: its proprietary warm-edge spacer, currently manufactured in its Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, fabrication facility is now branded Guardian Align, and Guardian changed the color of its primary polyisobutyl sealant to black.
Diamon-Fusion International’s patented protective glass coating, Diamon-Fusion, underwent a series of compatibility and adhesion tests performed by Sika. The test results showcased there was no adverse reaction to Sika sealants when testing both the Diamon-Fusion hand application and vapor…
Crystal Window & Door Systems’ flagship production facility in New York City is fully operational and able to provide all services. Regarding employees, customers, vendors, and others entering the facility, the company continues to follow all guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and…
Chris Dimou, Roto Frank of America's president and CEO, and Adam Bristol, Roto Frank of America’s Manufacturing Engineer, recently judged the 2020 Connecticut Invention Convention, of which Roto Frank of America was a contributing sponsor.
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab visited the Topeka, Kansas, location of Binswanger Glass on Tuesday, June 9, to meet with company representatives, tour the facility and answer questions from the press. Binswanger Glass is fabricating over 2,000 polycarbonate shields for polling locations to…
Pilkington Technology Management Ltd. received a 100 percent award from Innovate UK, part of the U.K. government’s funding for research and innovation for its project to develop an antiviral glass.
Vitro Architectural Glass published a new glass technical document titled “Decontaminating Glass Surfaces” (TD-154). Developed in response to customer questions related to glass handling and safety during the COVID-19 crisis, the five-page primer addresses a range of topics of interest to glass…
MI Windows and Doors plans to close the Milgard manufacturing facilities in Aurora, Colorado, and Grand Prairie, Texas, over the next few weeks in response to the weakened economic conditions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a release from the company.
Giroux Glass Inc. will open its newest location in Orange County, California. Effective May 4, both office staff and glaziers will work from their new shop and office space in Placentia.
Officials at Wheaton Sprague will provide further support and improved capabilities for clients working in the State of New York through its new affiliate, Wheaton Engineering & Consulting of NY LLC (WEC). WEC is a New York authorized professional services firm, specializing in building…
In response to the conronavirus outbreak in the U.S., businesses—including those in the glass industry—have been tasked with changing the way they operate to ensure safety and health of employees and customers.
Now that cases of coronavirus have increased across the country, and cities and states have instituted more extreme measures to control the spread, the construction and manufacturing sectors could be in for more serious disruptions. Some reports from across the industry:
C.R. Laurence altered its Will Call service practices until March 30, according to a statement released by the company. The statement cited concern for the health and welfare of employees, and the guidance on the enhanced guidance from authorities on social distancing.
Safti First received a five-year U.S. General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule 56 Contract. The GSA Schedule 56 section covers buildings and building materials. Safti First will now participate as a supplier in glazing, doors, windows and walls, and order-level materials.
Pujol Group, the Spanish company owner of Hornos Industriales Pujol S.A. acquired 100 percent of Evasa’s production unit, located in A Coruña, Galicia. This way, the production of EVA layers continues in Spanish territory as a main European Hub, following a strategy of descending vertical growth…
The Dayton Daily News reported that David Burrows’ lawsuit against his former employer, Fuyao Glass America, was ordered to mediation by U.S. Magistrate Judge Sharon Ovington.
CDP, a not-for-profit charity that helps companies and regions manage environmental impacts, included AGC as part of its “A List 2019” for water security.
Based on a deal signed with Technical Glass and Aluminium Co. last year, Tecglass’s Vitro Jet FS24 digital printer with Side Kinetix technology developed in the company’s Lalìn plant, will be installed in the United Arab Emirates.
The National Glass Association published six resources for the glazing and glass building products industry, including the new Bird-Friendly Glass Design Strategies.
AGC Glass Europe and Citrine Informatics are collaborating to use artificial intelligence to accelerate the development of next-generation glass. Citrine Informatics is a technology platform that harnesses the power of AI to bring new materials to market faster, and capture materials-enabled…
Southern Wholesale Glass expanded its facilities in Americus, Georgia, to support the growing demand of the company’s products and services throughout the southeastern U.S.
In 2019, Forel entered into a number of partnerships with commercial agencies around the world, with a view to ensuring Forel's presence within the countries in which it works is even more incisive, say company officials.
Saint-Gobain completed the sale of Hankuk Glass Industries, the company’s construction glass activity in South Korea, to Glenwood Private Equity on Dec. 19, 2019.
Crystal Window & Door Systems will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2020 and plans to celebrate with events with its employees, customers and business affiliates, and with marketing promotions, enhanced advertising in publications and across social media platforms, and special customer…
There are approximately six million commercial buildings in the U.S., nearly half of which are more than 40 years old, according to a 2019 report from the American Institute of Architects.
Supply chain management is a massive part of doing business. Yet, for many managers, it does not get the focus or appreciation it truly deserves. In addition, with supply oversight comes one of the scariest words: inventory!
That word and needed process can bring an absolute panic to those who…
Hi, David Vermeulen here with TGP. I’ll be taking over the Fired Up blog for Jeff Razwick, and am looking forward to discussing our industry with you in the coming months. Thanks for lending me valuable minutes out of your day.
There’s been a lot of talk about how the manufacturing and labor…
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In January 2009, I wrote this blog in response to a flood of emails I had received regarding a fake shipping scam targeted at small and mid-sized businesses that can cost companies upwards of $10,000, in addition to lost product and time.
In the more than…