Stubborn inflation prompted the Federal Reserve this past Wednesday to raise interest rates for the first time in more than three years, adding another potential…
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FHC Plans New Midwest Distribution Hub
Frameless Hardware Company (FHC) will open an 80,000-square-foot Class A distribution center in Lake Zurich, Illinois, scheduled to open in January 2027. The new facility…
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Alabama Window Company Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Amid Mounting Complaints
An independently owned and operated window company in Alabama has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after numerous customer complaints and wrangling with local officials. Window…
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Aluminum Prices Surge 27% as Tariffs Pressure Construction Costs
Glass and glass product manufacturing prices dipped 0.1% in August, partially offsetting a 1% increase in July. Despite the monthly decline, prices remained 4.5% higher…
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25 Years Later: Engineering the Lessons of 9/11
Little remains of the original twin towers. According to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, the buildings once featured 200,000 tons of structural steel, 425,000…
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Judge Narrows PMC Lawsuit Over Allegedly Defective Glass in Philadelphia Towers
A federal judge has dismissed several counts in a lawsuit filed by property developer PMC Property Group against Apogee Enterprises Inc. and its subsidiaries, Wausau…
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College Football’s Deadliest Day Began with a View from a Glass Factory
One hundred twenty-six years ago, college football and the glass industry collided in the deadliest sporting disaster in United States history. Nearly 19,000 fans packed…
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Boise Centre Replaces View Inc. ‘Smart Glass’ Amid Ongoing Lawsuit
The Greater Boise Auditorium District (GBAD) is replacing several large “smart glass” windows at the Boise Centre East convention center in Boise, Idaho, after the…
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Why AI Alone Won’t Deliver Better Glass
Artificial intelligence (AI) promises faster production, fewer defects and smarter factories. But in glass fabrication, the success of AI depends less on the algorithm itself…
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The Power of Thanks Never Gets Old
Labor Day is approaching on September 1. As always, it is a good time to thank your workers. Retaining workers year-round is important these days,…