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Florida Legislation Could Mean New Opportunities for Impact Glazing
Recently signed legislation in Florida could be the start of more growth and opportunities for the impact glazing industry. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB7071 into law on Friday, May 6. The legislation includes a two-year tax exemption for impact-resistant … Continue reading
Glass Companies in Louisiana Face the Aftermath of Hurricane Ida
New Orleans and the state of Louisiana are once again left to pick up the pieces after Hurricane Ida made landfall this week. The storm has since been called the second most intense hurricane to make landfall in Louisiana. Reminiscent … Continue reading
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Tagged hurricane, hurricane ida, Hurricane Season, Louisiana, New Orleans, Vitro
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Vortex Glass Debuts to Serve the Hurricane Glazing Market
There’s a new kid in town, gearing up to establish its place in the hurricane glazing market—and just in time as the NOAA is once again predicting an active Atlantic hurricane season. Located in Hialeah Gardens, Fla., Vortex Glass began … Continue reading
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Tagged architectural glass, benteler, Bottero, Hialeah Gardens, Hurricane Season, interglass, South Florida, Vario, vortex glass
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A Conversation with Dean Ruark About Preparing for Hurricane Season
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be above-normal according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, which predicts that there will be three to six major hurricanes (Category 3 or stronger). Dean Ruark, vice president, … Continue reading
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Tagged Dean Ruark, hurricane glass, hurricane glazing, Hurricane Season, Miami-Dade codes, PGT, PGT Innovations
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PGT Sees Strong Sales Ahead of Hurricane Season
The demand for impact-resistant windows appears to be growing in Florida as the state prepares for what could be another active hurricane season. PGT Innovations, based in Venice, Fla., announced this week that sales hit $140.3 million in the first … Continue reading
