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December 3, 2010TheSommer & Maca Machinery Division of C.R. Laurence Co., Los Angeles, has recently doubled the duration of warranties on the company’s new glass machinery, according to a Dec. 1 release.“This new longer warranty is evidence of the value commitment we make to every customer," said Lloyd Talbert, president, CRL, in the release. "It also reflects our honest confidence in our glass...
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November 18, 2010Sevasa, Spain, launched its new and improved Web site, according to a Nov. 17 release. The site offers new content and ideas for architectural glass and acid-etched satin glass. Designed for professional glaziers, architects and specifiers, the site presents a new structure and graphic images in an easy-to-navigate format that makes it possible to find the most suitable products and the...
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September 8, 2010In response to the challenges posed by a weakened economy, officials at Glasswerks Inc., South Gate, Calif., announced the launch of a full suite of online services and programs aimed to provide a more convenient, informed and inexpensive overall customer experience, according to a Sept. 7 release.Read the full release.
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Glassopolis Ad Campaign
September 2, 2010Toronto-based Glassopolis, as a new specialty glass distributor, had to make its sales and marketing materials stand out. “We wanted ideas that would resonate with the people we do business with,” says Rob Botman, general manager, Glassopolis. The eye-catching ads have gained the attention of many in the industry, including “From the Fabricator” blogger Max Perilstein. “Do you know when you have... -
September 1, 2010The diversity and color of the field for the legendary Le Mans 24-hour race is matched by the product range of Sotraver, a local glass processing company. On an industrial estate located in the south-west of the city, Sotraver produces a huge variety of products, primarily using machines manufactured by Bystronic glass: Alongside laminated glass, customers can acquire the most diverse types...
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August 31, 2010Gardner Glass Products Inc.has expanded its capabilities with the addition of a high-performance water jet cutter and edger housed at the company’s facility in North Wilkesboro, N.C., according to an Aug. 23 release.The state-of-the-art water jet cutter is capable of making intricate cuts in glass of a variety of thicknesses. One of its primary applications is for backsplashes used in...
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July 23, 2010Hartung Glass Industries, Tukwila, Wash., and Guardian Industries, Auburn Hills, Mich., have announced that Hartung Glass Wilsonville, Ore., is the latest HGI location to be certified as an independent Guardian Select Fabricator, according to a July 19 release. Hartung Wilsonville joins Hartung’s Seattle and Sacramento locations as Guardian Select Fabricators offering...
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June 28, 2010In 2010, the Fenzi group has begun distributing the Hotver 2000 sealant in the U.S. through its Fenzi North America branch, according to a June 7 release. The Toronto plant, operating as both a marketing and production center in Canada since 2003, is currently the group’s main gateway to the large North American market. American customers will be able to rely on the full availability...
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June 28, 2010In 2005, Hurricane Wilma sparked an interest toward moving the laminated lite of an insulating glass unit to the outboard position. Now, Viracon, Owatonna, Minn., offers coatings on the # 4 surface of the laminated insulating unit, a significant performance enhancement over placing the coating on the second surface of the unit, according to a June 21 release. Prior to this recent trend...
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June 23, 2010Custom Components, Tampa, released its new online store, according to a June 18 release. The new e-commerce site provides 24/7 ordering capability of an extensive line of interior and exterior railing products and accessories. Customers can easily navigate, select products and checkout in a safe and secure shopping environment.“Web users are more discriminating than ever, and as a result,...
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Great Glazing: Custom interior officeThis commercial office space in Tulsa, Okla., features a 42-foot-long, custom, continuous art mural that spans 14 glass panels suspended from the ceiling. Created by Tulsa artist May Yang, the mural is based on local Oklahoma themes, transitioning from rural landscape to the Tulsa skyline. Great Glazing: Joliet Junior College Campus...
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Building on the success of the Top Glass Fabricators rankings introduced last year, Glass Magazine is expanding its coverage to include the Top Metal Companies, featuring the leading manufacturers and fabricators of metal products in the United States and Canada. The Top Metal Companies include those that manufacture, fabricate and sell curtain wall, storefront and entrance, commercial interior...
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In an effort to spotlight the people who make the Glass Magazine Award-winning products and projects possible, this year’s program included people-centric categories, for which the industry submitted their picks for best installer, production supervisor, project manager and sales rep.After narrowing down the nominations to three finalists in each category, the Glass Magazine editors asked the...
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