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New Tape Measure Solves Problem for Glaziers
A new tape measure from Gambit Tools, called Laser Lens, aims to make taking measurements with lasers easier for glaziers and other tradespeople. Typically, a glazier would have to position their tape upside down, and get themselves physically lower than the tape measure in order to look up and see where a dot laser, set up on the ground, is registering on their tape. With the Laser Lens, the transparent section in the tape, made [more]
Several Industry Companies Make List of Largest Franchise Systems
Companies in several glass industry sectors have made the Franchise Times Top 200+ list, an annual ranking of the 500 largest franchise systems in the U.S. based on the previous year’s system-wide sales. To qualify, franchisees must own at least 15% of the company’s total units. The company must also be based in the U.S., or have at least 10% of its total units in the U.S.
Here are the industry companies recognized this year:
No. 123: [more]
Energy Experts Share Thoughts on Trends and What the Industry Really Needs
“Are you going to stand by and let competitors come in or are you going to get involved?”
Those were the words of Marc LaFrance, windows technology manager on the emerging technologies team at the Department of Energy (DOE), when he appeared as part of a panel discussion this week during the virtual fall meeting of the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). The group discussed “Emerging Trends, Innovations and Opportunities in the Fenestration Industry,” and LaFrance’s [more]
Glass Industry Companies Make WSJ’s Sustainable Management Rankings
Several glass industry-related companies were recognized by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on its list of the top sustainably managed companies. Companies on the list create value for shareholders over the long term through leadership and governance practices. The new ranking is based on a review of more than 5,500 publicly traded companies globally and their performance in several key sustainability dimensions, including environmental, human capital, social capital and business model/innovation.
“Each company was scored by [more]
September PPI Shows Year-over-Year Price Increases
The prices for materials (seasonally unadjusted) used in glass and glazing manufacturing in September 2020 were mixed when looking at month-over-month numbers. However, most prices have increased since September 2019, according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
In September, the monthly PPI for flat glass in the commodity category is down 0.1% from the previous month, and is up 0.6% from September 2019. According to the BLS, [more]
Gatlinburg SkyBridge Doubles Glass Panels to Double the Thrill
Glass bridges are growing in popularity around the world and Gatlinburg, Tenn., is no exception. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park leadership decided to add more glass panels to its Gatlinburg SkyBridge at the time the bridge opened in May 2019. This work was completed in August 2020, expanding the number of glass panels from three to six. Glass now makes up 30 feet of the 680-foot bridge.
“We quickly realized that guest reaction was so positive, leading to [more]
Glass Roof Collapse Kills Apprentice, Injures Two Others
A 23-year-old worker has been killed and two others were seriously injured after a glass roof collapsed at Curtin University in Perth, Australia. According to 9 News, Jonnie Hartshorn, an apprentice, was sealing panels on the glass ceiling between university buildings when it collapsed suddenly.
WA police commander Mike Bell confirmed to the news station that Hartshorn was on the fifth-floor roof while the other two men were on a scaffold structure when the collapse occurred. [more]
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