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Increased Challenges Await Construction, Glazing Companies in 2023

No industry is immune to increased inflation, including the construction and glass industries. The glass industry saw companies increase prices and surcharges due to various economic pressures in 2022. The entire construction industry has felt the effects. According to Steve … Continue reading
Vitro launches Vitro X Innovation Partnerships Program
Vitro Architectural Glass has launched a new program to help identify and develop solutions to existing and future glass industry challenges. The Vitro X Innovation Partnerships program allows Vitro to partner with “future-focused” companies as early investors to support and … Continue reading
Total Construction Starts Rebound in February
Total construction starts increased by 6% in February following a 27% decline in January, reports the Dodge Construction Network (DCN). Data shows residential and nonresidential building starts rose 11% and 9%, respectively. Richard Branch, DCN’s chief economist, explains that while … Continue reading
Laminators Inc. Names New Architectural Division Regional Sales Managers
Laminators Inc. has hired three new architectural regional sales managers: Ed Scholl, John Johnson and Tim Casey. The company also shifted regional manager Jason Bauknecht’s role to focus on the Southeast. Scholl will take over Bauknecht’s previous territory in Delaware, … Continue reading