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SPONSORED LINK: Diamon-Fusion and IGE Glass Technologies Form New Partnership
Diamon-Fusion International Inc. (DFI) and IGE Glass Technologies Inc. have announced that they will be working together “to deliver new machinery aimed at reducing costs for protective coating applicators.” Through the partnership, IGE will obtain exclusive rights to distribute DFI’s … Continue reading
Dateline to Feature Story on Glass Safety
Tonight’s episode of Dateline NBC will feature a story about the tragic fall of Joshua Hilberling, who fell to his death through the window of his Tulsa, Okla., apartment in June 2011, according to industry expert and consultant Mark Meshulam. … Continue reading
Industry Focuses on Safety During Disaster Safety and Mitigation Week
You may not know that the International Code Council (ICC) has deemed May National Building Safety Month, and that this week focuses on disaster safety and mitigation. To that end, groups including the ICC and the Insurance Institute for Business … Continue reading
NSG Reports Challenging Marketing Conditions with Signs of Improvement
The NSG Group reported its 2013 fiscal-year results this week, and company officials note that while “challenging market conditions persist, [there are] signs of improvement in some areas.” The company reports cumulative group revenues of $5.1 billion U.S. (521.3 billion … Continue reading
Former Vistawall VP Mike Wiles Passes Way
Mahlon “Mike” Wiles, a former vice president of Vistawall, passed away on May 15. He was 80. Wiles, who resided in Port Lavaca, Texas, was preceded in death by his wife, Rose, and his parents. He is survived by his … Continue reading
GIMAV to Exhibit at China Glass Next Week
The Italian Association of Glass-Processing Machinery and Accessory Suppliers (GIMAV) is scheduled to exhibit at China Glass 2013, May 24-27 in Beijing. The group will have a stand that includes 29 participating members and exhibition surface area of approximately 1,200 … Continue reading
ANSI Begins Development of Energy-Efficiency Standardization Roadmap
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Energy Efficiency Standardization Coordination Collaborative (EESCC) is moving into the next phase of its effort to develop a standardization roadmap advancing energy efficiency in the built environment. The collaborative’s five working groups (WGs) have … Continue reading
Boston Area Recovers in Aftermath of Marathon Bombing with Help of Local Glass Shops
Just one month has passed since the Boston Marathon bombing on April 15, and some area glass shops continue to work in the area to replace the glass that was broken in the tragic incident. Among these, Hub Glass in … Continue reading
Guardian Industries to Hold Anniversary Celebration at UK Plant
The United Kingdom glass manufacturing operation of Guardian Industries global glass group will host a Triple Anniversary Celebration (one , five and ten years) and will unveil its new advanced magnetron sputter coater on Tuesday, June 11, at its Goole … Continue reading
NSA Announces Results of the 2013 NSA Design Awards
The National Sunroom Association (NSA) announced the winners and finalists of the 2013 NSA Design Awards at the association’s recent annual meeting in New Orleans. The 2013 Design Awards mark the ninth anniversary of the competition. The following are the … Continue reading
