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Obituary: Karl Lenhardt

Posted on April 24, 2023 by News Editor

Karl Lenhardt, founder and managing partner of Lenhardt Maschinenbau GmbH (now Glaston Germany GmbH), has died at 82. Lenhardt was a pioneer in the glass industry, developing the process for manufacturing insulating glass for windows and facades. More than 150 … Continue reading →

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Obituary: John Kalakos

Posted on April 18, 2023 by News Editor

John E. Kalakos, a former executive vice president of Traco, passed away on April 13, 2023, at his home in Pittsburgh. He was 79 years old. Kalakos was well known throughout the commercial window industry, says Bill Wilson, CEO of … Continue reading →

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Obituary: Jerry Anderson

Posted on January 30, 2023 by News Editor

G.K. “Jerry” Anderson, former Apogee Enterprises president and founder of the Harmon Contract Division, passed away on Jan. 24, 2023. Anderson is considered by many to be a pillar of the glass and glazing industry. After graduating from Indiana University … Continue reading →

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Obituary: Bill Cintani, Mapes Industries

Posted on December 20, 2022 by News Editor

Bill Cintani, Mapes Industries CEO, passed away on Dec. 10, 2022. Cintani joined Mapes in Lincoln, Neb., in 1978 and became owner and operator in 1986. He led the company through a long period of growth that continued until his … Continue reading →

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Vitro Announces the Passing of Veteran Employee Joe Sennese

Posted on November 15, 2022 by News Editor

Vitro Architectural Glass announced that Joe Sennese passed away on Nov. 7, 2022, at the age of 55 following a long battle with cancer. Sennese joined Vitro in 2005 as an architect representative. He quickly rose in the ranks becoming … Continue reading →

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