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Andersen Invests in Transparent Solar Technology Developer

Andersen Corp. announced a strategic investment in Ubiquitous Energy, a developer of photovoltaic technology that converts light into electricity using semiconductor materials while maintaining visible transparency. Jay Lund, chairman and CEO of Andersen Corporation calls it “revolutionary and represents a … Continue reading

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Biesse Group Announces New International Branches

Biesse Group has announced the expansion of its international network with new branches opening in Israel, Japan and Brazil to strengthen its presence in markets identified as strategic. With 39 branches in Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle and … Continue reading

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Construction Starts Increase in March, but Rising Material Prices Could Hamper Recovery

Total construction starts rose 2% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $825.3 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. A solid increase in nonresidential building starts fueled the March gain, while growth in residential starts was small … Continue reading

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Glass-Related Construction Spending Down in February

The value of nonresidential architectural glass and glazing spending declined in February, according to Key Media & Research (KMR), a leading data and information provider to the glass industry. Nonresidential glass construction fell by 6.6%, slightly outpacing a 6.1% dip … Continue reading

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Quaker Opens New Wood Door and Window Facility

Quaker Windows and Doors has opened a new manufacturing facility to produce windows and wood doors for the commercial and residential markets. The 185,000-square-foot facility in Vienna, Mo., which became operational at the end of January, allows for greater production … Continue reading

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