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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
Flat Glass Prices Down Slightly, According to Latest Producer Price Index Report
Flat glass prices saw a slight decrease—just 0.9 percent—from March to April, according to the latest Producer Price Index Report from the U.S. Labor Department. The index was listed at 115.8 for April, compared with 116.8 for March. The price … Continue reading
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Eastman Board Appoints Mark Costa as President and CEO
Eastman Chemical Co. has announced its board of directors has appointed executive vice president Mark J. Costa president effective immediately and CEO effective January 1, 2014. The board also appointed Costa to serve as a director, effective immediately, until the … Continue reading
Kawneer Appoints Rus to Lead Central Region Sales Team
Kawneer Co. Inc., an Alcoa business, has appointed Ivan Rus as sales manager for its central region. In this role, Rus will lead the central region sales team, which includes West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, … Continue reading
Vitkala Named Glass Builder of the Year 2013
The Board of the Finnish Flat Glass Association, Suomen Tasolasiyhdistys ry, has unanimously voted Jorma Vitkala as Glass Builder of the Year 2013, for his achievements as the initiator and organizer of Glass Performance Days (GPD). Among Vitkala’s achievements, he … Continue reading
