Volume 34, Number 7, July 1999

Features

• Mirror Makers Mobilize for the Millennium - NAAMM discussed a variety of importatnt issues at its recent meeting.
• Machinery Profile - J.F. Swinehart recently introduced a flat glass tempering system.
• Bullet-Resistant Glazing - Fred Gebauer discusses the variety of home secruity devices to sell as add-on products.
• Selling Security Products - Glass shops may choose from a variety of home security devices to sell as add-on products.
• Blasts at Marine Base Ignite Controversy - The various security glazing demonstrations at the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, VA, generated much discussion among exhibitors.
• Safety and Security Film - The recent action byt he U.S. State Department to install security film on U.S. embassies proves the viability of security film in retrofit construction.
• OSHA Sets New Regulations - Bill Carson talks about new OSHA regulations requiring formal training for operators of powered industrial trucks.
• And the Nominees Are ... - USGlass seeks nominations for its third annual Readers' Choice Awards.
• Do's and Don'ts of Metal Curving - The author explains the basics of metal curving.
• Truck Shortages - Some purchases of glass trucks are saying demand exceeds supply.

• Attend Glass TEXpo '99 - Glass TEXpo '99 comes to Fort Worth on September 17-18.
  
  USGOpenings

• Feature: Educating Home Builders - Advice on how to educate builders concerning the benefits of energy-efficient products and how they can pass these benefits on to consumers.

USGAuto

• Feature - Adding Mirror Installation to Your Business - Changing technology and profit-margin are among the things that need to be considered by glass shops moving into automotive mirror installations.
• USGAuto News
• USGAuto Products

Departments

• Industry News, Various Reports
• People
• The Business, "Some Questions ... Some Answers", by Lyle Hill

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