More articles by Carl Levesque
Some Glass Shops Thrive in the “Era of Angie’s List;” Others Not So Much

Ratings-oriented websites such as Angie’s List and Yelp are driving consumer decisions more than ever, and glass shops around the country are making the necessary business adjustments at varying paces. Count Drexler Shower Door & Custom Glass in Atlanta as … Continue reading
Industry, Unions Grapple with OSHA Silica Rulemaking

Stakeholders in the glass industry continue to assess the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposal to reduce the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of crystalline silica, the public comment period for which recently ended. The argument behind the proposed rulemaking … Continue reading
Is North America Ready for IGU Integrated Glass Shading?

The incorporation of advanced shading into insulating glass units (IGUs) may be more prevalent in Europe than it is in North America, and while market barriers, such as cost do exist, the technology may also present a growth opportunity here, … Continue reading
Dlubak Corp. Files to Convert Chapter 11 Case to Chapter 7; Dlubak Specialty Glass Continues Under Grey Mountain Ownership

Dlubak Corp., the Blairsville, Pa.-based supplier of security glass and architectural flat and bent glass laminates that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last August, filed a motion on March 7 to convert the case to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. … Continue reading
Glass Companies Work to Educate on Using Proper Glass Selections

With glass technology, building codes, and even the makeup of the architecture field all experiencing significant change during recent years, the need for information and education about low-E glass and solar control options—as well as how those choices interact—is increasing, … Continue reading