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SOUTH AFRICA – Competition Commission Proposes Penalty for Six Glass Suppliers
The South African Competition Commission (SACC) has conducted an investigation into the dealings of six glass suppliers and has charged them with “cartel conduct” and proposed that a penalty be levied against them. The SACC had investigated Glass South Africa, … Continue reading
ANSI Opens Public Comment Period for ASHRAE 189.1 Addendum “ag” Changes
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has opened a public comment period for recommended changes to several addendums to ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2011, “Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings (Except Low-Residential Buildings).” Among the proposed changes are some within … Continue reading
American Architectural Receives Court Approval to Reject World Trade Center Contracts
American Architectural Inc. (AAI) has received court approval to reject the subcontract for ornamental metals and glass work at 1 World Trade Center in New York, along with the cable net wall subcontract, both of which were entered into with … Continue reading
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Texas Glass Industry Sees Surge from Overnight Hailstorm
Several areas in Southeast Texas were struck by an overnight hail storm that saw 20 minutes of baseball- and softball-sized hail, damaging homes, businesses and vehicles in its path. Today, glass shops in the area were working to keep up … Continue reading
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Apple Settles Glass Wall Case Out of Court
Apple Inc. has settled a case related to an 82-year-old woman who allegedly sustained injuries when she walked into a glass wall at the company’s Manhasset, N.Y., store in December 2011, according to documents filed in the case. Details of … Continue reading
China Government Agency Rules in Favor of LandGlass in Glaston Case
China’s Patent Reexamination Board, based in Beijing, has ruled in favor of China-based LandGlass Inc. in a patent infringement case filed by Glaston, according to information from both Glaston and LandGlass. Glaston had filed the suit last year, alleging patent … Continue reading
Construction Employment Increases in 41 States from December to January
A recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that construction employment rose in 41 states from December 2012 to January 2013. The largest increase was seen in Wyoming, where those employed in construction rose from 21,800 to 22,800—an … Continue reading
Trainor to Sell Impact Glazing Assets to Aldora Holdings, Pending Court Approval
Trainor Glass has filed a motion for approval to sell its impacting glazing system assets to Miramar, Fla.-based Aldora Holdings LLC for $10,000. The motion was filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois, where the … Continue reading
Sage Denies Allegations in View Counterclaim
Faribault, Minn.-based Sage Electrochromics has responded to the counterclaim recently filed by Milpitas, Calif.-based View Inc. against it in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. In the response, Sage denies allegations made against it that its … Continue reading
Public Comment Period Opens for ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Addendum Changes
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has opened a public comment period for the latest revisions to ASHRAE 90.1-2010, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. The latest version of the standard was released last week, and the public … Continue reading
