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Permasteelisa Group Celebrates 50 Years

Posted on January 19, 2023 by News Editor

The Permasteelisa Group is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023. The global contractor, which was ranked second on USGlass magazine’s listing of the top contract glaziers in 2022, traces its roots to 1973 with the founding of I.S.A. I.S.A. was … Continue reading →

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Vos Glass Expands

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Joshua Huff

Vos Glass, a Michigan-based glazing company, has expanded its footprint in the state following the purchase of a 59,582-square-foot facility in Grand Rapids. The new facility, formally the home of the Sparks Belting Co., will serve as a new headquarters … Continue reading →

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US Government to Prioritize American-Made, Lower-Carbon Construction Materials

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Joshua Huff

The U.S. government will prioritize the use of American-made, lower-carbon construction materials for federally funded projects, including curtainwalls and flat glass, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced. The GSA issued a request for information this past week to learn more … Continue reading →

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Website of the Week: Coral Industries

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Joshua Huff

Coral Industries is an independent manufacturer of bath enclosures. It employs more than 400 people who produce bath and shower enclosures and a line of architectural products, including entrance doors, storefronts, curtainwalls, window walls and sunshades. Site visitors also can … Continue reading →

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ASTM, NFRC Working Through Numerous Updates and Initiatives

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Travis Rains

The Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) 2022 Virtual Summer Conference on Tuesday, June 7, highlighted updates to industry organizations and standards, including upcoming initiatives for ASTM International and the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). Amy Roberts, director of Canadian … Continue reading →

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