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December 14, 2009National Fenestration Products, a manufacturer of energy-efficient impact windows, doors, entrances and storefronts, recently began operations in Pompano Beach, Fla., servicing a wide range of markets worldwide, according to a Dec. 11 release."The principals of NFP have over a century of experience," said Ralph Horta, president, in the release. "We have achieved +90 -100 design...
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November 23, 2009DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions has published new online information about laminated safety glass that has been tested to meet international bullet-resistant glazing test standards, according to a Nov. 20 release. A new technical bulletin describes laminated glass constructions made with DuPont SentryGlas, Spallshield and Butacite laminating materials, helping glass manufacturers achieve...
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November 11, 2009Viracon, Owatonna, Minn., has launched a free online tool to help architects and building owners determine energy performance and cost savings achieved with different glazing configurations, according to a Nov. 10 release.The new Viracon Product Selection Tool offers an easy and affordable way to calculate energy costs, peak demand, carbon emissions, daylight, glare and thermal comfort for...
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October 9, 2009Vindico Surface Technologies B.V., the Netherlands, has applied for patent for its newest technology: Vindico PV+, an unique combination of anti-reflective and hydrophilic technologies that has been independently proven to increase watt-peak up to 5 percent or more, according to an Oct. 6 release.The efficiency of solar energy is dependent upon the amount of sunlight that reaches...
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October 9, 2009PPG Industries, Pittsburgh, has a new sample kit featuring recently released Pacifica and Solarblue glasses, its two newest blue-tinted glasses. In addition to their uncoated versions, Pacifica glass is shown with Vistacool subtly reflective and Solarcool reflective coatings, and Solarblue glass is shown with a Solarcool coating. All five products are inventory standards available for immediate...
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October 5, 2009Airolite Louver Type K605MD is now Miami-Dade certified for installations in structural steel, steel studs, concrete masonry and wood substrates, according to a Sept. 30 release. Mechanically fastened and then welded to withstand the rigors of the structural tests required under the Miami-Dade Building Code, this sightproof louver can now be specified in round, half-round, quarter-round,...
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September 17, 2009The National Glass Association, McLean, Va., launched its redesigned Web site Sept. 16."We took great pains to improve the site while maintaining the positive elements that made the previous version such an important member resource," says David Walker, president, Association Services, NGA. "In particular, we have enhanced the online experience by making it simpler to navigate and...
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September 14, 2009The Protective Glazing Council International, Topeka, Kan., announced the next in a monthly Webinar series for architects, building owners, specifiers, glazing contractors and others in the architectural community in a Sept. 11 release. The free monthly Webinar series focuses on various industry topics and runs an hour in length.Scheduled for the last Friday of each month, the next...
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August 24, 2009The Wagner Cos., Milwaukee, has completed its ISO audit and received ISO 9001:2008 certification, according to an Aug. 21 company release. ISO 9001, a family of standards for quality management systems, is maintained by the International Organization for Standardization and is administered by accreditation and certification bodies. Some of the requirements in ISO 9001 include: • a set...
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August 6, 2009A new six-page brochure from Henkel Corp., headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany, provides detailed information on the company’s line of Loctite adhesives and sealants for manufacturing photovoltaic and concentrating solar modules, according to an Aug. 6 release. The literature, Solutions for the Solar Power Industry, offers technical data on products for elastomeric bonding and sealing...
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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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