Latest Articles in Retail Glass
April 1, 2010
Vitro AmericaVitro America, Memphis, promoted Arturo Carrillo to president. Chief financial officer since 2005, he has been with Vitro for seven years. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from Harvard University. He replaces Luis Gonzalez, president since 2003, who elected to leave Vitro effective Feb. 28, 2010. Throughout his 25-year ...
February 19, 2010
To help glaziers navigate through door hardware design, finish, function, style, handing, voltage and other options, Security Lock Distributors, Westwood, Mass., has introduced a free Internet software application at www.seclock.com.
February 18, 2010
In February, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission imposed new certification and labeling requirements applicable to architectural glazing materials installed in hazardous locations under the jurisdiction of CPSC. The rules require, for the first time, manufacturer certifications of compliance with CPSC 16 CFR 1201, the federal safety standard for architectural glazing materials, to include ...
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February 18, 2010
This article is part one of a ‘how-to’ series on glass processing and finishing.
How have your customers changed since the 'boom' years, and how has it affected the way you do business?
February 9, 2010
CommercialTim Czechowski, owner, Jockimo Inc., Newport Beach, Calif. At Jockimo, business has been good, and in fact, it has improved since the 'boom' years. We believe that this increase in business is a direct response to new Jockimo product offerings as well as adjusted marketing initiatives taken in response to the changing economy. But, since the 'boom' years we have also seen a dramatic ...
January 29, 2010
CPFilms Inc., St. Louis, a wholly owned subsidiary of Solutia Inc., has launched two Web sites supporting its Vista and FormulaOne High Performance Auto Tint window film brands, according to a Jan. 29 release. Through intuitive navigation and interactive features, and a bold new look, the Web sites promote CPFilms premium dealers and product lines in the U.S. and Canada.“These ...
January 22, 2010
The Federal Reserve has introduced a generous surge of money in the financial system, but this could result in higher inflation, expected to reappear in 2011 and 2012.See attached PDF for more information.
January 22, 2010
Some of the most beautiful and unique glass on commercial buildings and homes in the country are found in Arizona and IndustrialSAVER wants to offer such products across the globe. The company, which operates a business-to-business marketplace, recently launched a new directory focusing on all kinds of commercial, industrial and safety glass standard or custom made. According to officials of the ...
January 21, 2010
The commercial real estate market “is a train wreck in slow motion,” said Richard Parkus, head of commercial real estate debt research at Deutsche Bank, Frankfurt, in a Jan. 18 Time magazine article. "Because it's in slow motion, people get this sense that it's really not happening. It is happening.”Indeed, analysts have been concerned about the health of the commercial ...
January 7, 2010
When the management of the Treasure Island Resort Casino in Las Vegas recently acquired a priceless collection of Chinese artifacts to adorn the entrance of Khotan, their newly remodeled high-end Pan-Asian restaurant, they had three concerns: protection of the articles from casual contact, security against theft or vandalism, and how to achieve these goals while effectively showcasing the ...
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