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North Carolina Glass Company Damaged in Fire

Posted on December 8, 2022 by News Editor

An overnight fire burned through a North Carolina glass company on December 1. Media reports indicate that the fire started at Mitchell Glass in Spruce Pine, N.C., at about 8 p.m. and was likely set off by a wood-burning stove … Continue reading →

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Fire, Safety and Energy: A Look at the Latest Code Updates

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Ellen Rogers

Ever-changing codes mean there is a lot of information for the glass and glazing industry to follow to ensure the right products are used in the right applications. To help keep the industry aware, consultants Thom Zaremba, Nick Resetar and … Continue reading →

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Arkema Chemical Plant Explodes Near Houston

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Trey Barrineau

At least two containers of hazardous materials blew up and caught fire early Thursday at an Arkema chemical plant about 25 miles northeast of Houston that was heavily damaged by flooding from Hurricane Harvey. More explosions are possible at the … Continue reading →

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Gates Brothers Glass Loses Fabrication Facility to Fire

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Jenna Reed

Gates Brothers Glass suffered a loss to its business on Saturday. The company’s Bellefontaine, Ohio, facility, which housed machinery for edging glass, making insulating units, polishing and aluminum fabrication, went up in flames on August 8, 2015. “My wife and … Continue reading →

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