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August PPI Numbers Remain Positive Overall for Glass Industry

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Luly Hernandez

The seasonally unadjusted prices for materials used in glass and glazing manufacturing were positive in August and in year-over-year price changes, according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In August, the … Continue reading →

A Look Back: Remembering 9/11

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Ellen Rogers

Almost everyone remembers where they were that Tuesday. Whether at work, in traffic or at home, hearing the news of the first plane to strike the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, was surreal. We gathered around televisions and … Continue reading →

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Biden to Mandate COVID Vaccines for Federal Employees and Contractors

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Luly Hernandez

President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver remarks on his plan to stop the delta variant and boost COVID-19 vaccinations among federal employees, according to the White House. Major news outlets have reported that Biden is set to sign an … Continue reading →

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20 Years Later: The Evolution of Protective Glazing Post 9/11

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Luly Hernandez

Editor’s note: This is the first in a three-part series that will look back on the events of September 11, 2001, and the impact they have had on the glass and glazing industry. If you would like to share a … Continue reading →

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Nonresidential Glazing Activity Continues to Pull Back in June

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Nick St. Denis

Nonresidential glass- and glazing-related construction spending was down significantly in June compared to a year ago. Activity fell by nearly 9% year-over-year on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, according to Key Media & Research (KMR), a leading information provider to … Continue reading →

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