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Pittsburgh’s National Aviary Unveils New, Bird-Friendly Glass
Pittsburgh’s National Aviary’s five-month, $3 million renovation was unveiled Monday. One of the major additions includes the replacement of 1,200 lites for new, bird-friendly glass provided by Vitro Architectural Glass and Walker Glass. The new glass will also warm the … Continue reading
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Tagged AviProtek® glass, bird-friendly glass, national aviary, Starphire Ultra-Clear®, Vitro, Walker Glass
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Walker Glass Celebrates 80 Years of Business
Walker Glass, a Montreal-based manufacturer of glazing products for the North American market, celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2022. According to Walker Glass executive vice president Ross Christie, the secret to success is to nurture a rewarding culture. “One of … Continue reading
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Tagged acid-etched glass, anniversary, AviProtek E, bird deterrent glazing, Vitro, Walker Glass, Walker Textures
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Forklift Accident Kills Woman at Vitro Plant in Wichita Falls
An employee contracted by Vitro Architectural Glass died Saturday night in Wichita Falls, Texas, after she was run over by a forklift. The Wichita County Sheriff’s Office said that 31-year-old Kimberly Wright passed away after arriving at the emergency room … Continue reading
Vitro Announces New Director of Commercial Sales for US
Vitro Architectural Glass appointed Dan Stipetich as the director of commercial sales for the U.S. Stipetich will lead a team of commercial account managers across the nation, serving the commercial construction industry, the company announced. “Dan has a strong background … Continue reading
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Tagged Cary Topham, Dan Stipetich, director of commercial sales, Glenn Davis, Vitro
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Industry Prices Continue to Rise
The combination of material cost increases, supply chain disruptions along with other economic pressures has forced companies throughout the globe to raise prices. These volatile factors have also impacted the glass industry, which has recently seen major companies such as … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Star Architectural Glass, clear glass, combination, commercial architectural industry, companies, cost increases, economic pressures, energy, float glass increases, Garrett Henson, Guardian Glass, interlayer films, Kuraray, logistics, Mark Seeton, material cost, material cost increases, Mowital® PVB resin, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, packaging materials, price increases, primary glass supplies, raise prices, raw materials, supply chain, surcharges, tinted glass, transportation, Viracon, Vitro
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