Latest Articles in Auto Glass
Changes waiting ANSI approval
January 1, 2009
The Repair of Laminated Automotive Glass Standard's Standard Developing Committee voted to amend the standard "to limit length of crack to 6 inches from center of the damage" by a two-thirds vote in November.The suggested revisions were posted in the American National Standards Institute “Standard Actions” for comment in early December. Currently, the ROLAGS Comment ...
For all you male empty-nesters out there…
January 1, 2009
The team at Nissan Design America Inc., in La Jolla, Calif., presents the Nissan Bevel Concept. Created in conjunction with Nissan advanced product planning groups across the United States, the Bevel features glass roof-mounted solar panels; drive-by-wire steering, throttle and braking; and a three-zone interior.“Unlike currently available multi-activity vehicles such as SUVs and ...
Five final rules to work by
January 1, 2009
Customers are the lifeline of a business. Last month, we took a look at the first five rules business owners should follow to obtain customer feedback. Here, we’ll examine the final five.
November 30, 2008
No, we are not talking about words from a popular Christmas carol, but rather the real potential for hearing loss among your employees, particularly those who are exposed to high levels of noise from machinery.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires an employer to provide hearing protection to employees who are exposed to certain noise levels. Common sense or your insurance ...
November 21, 2008
Risk management and loss control have become sophisticated subjects involving detailed analyses of potential risks, oftentimes with the use of computer modeling. But don't let the small stuff slide. Slips, trips, and falls can create ill will to your customers or clients, and result in lost time if your employees are injured.There are some checklists that cover everything from frayed carpet to ...
Hirings, promotions and appointments
November 20, 2008
Officials from Belron US , Columbus, Ohio, hired Steve Miggo as senior vice president of human resources and leadership development, and promoted Shawn McClain to group warehouse manager and Eric Poderys to general manager.Miggo joined the company from Limited Brands, Columbus, Ohio, where he worked for three years as associate vice president of human resources. Before that, he spent seven years ...
November 19, 2008
Aquapel, the brand of glass treatment products from Pittsburgh Glass Works LLC, Pittsburgh, launched an e- commerce site to sell its glass treatment and cleaner products directly to consumers. Products available at www.aquapel.com include: Aquapel Single Application with patented winged applicator, Aquapel Glass Cleaner, Aquapel Pre-Cleaner Towelette, and Aquapel Combo Application and Glass ...
November 14, 2008
If you are located in an area that is frequented by winter storms, you know it is not too early to make sure you are prepared for winter snow removal. Whether you have your own equipment and do it yourself, or you hire a snow removal contractor to do the work for you, now is the time to review your plans or inspect your equipment to make sure you are ready.For a handy checklist for either ...
November 7, 2008
It takes only one employee complaint or lawsuit to wreak havoc on a company of any size. The financial consequences, include legal fees, depositions and settlements; and other repercussions include bad publicity for the company, negative impact on employees and clients as well.The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 82,792 complaints and charges in 2007 and reports that ...
November 6, 2008
In the face of hard financial news, GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo gave the industry reason to hope business conditions could improve. Many exhibitors and attendees deemed the show Oct. 6-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center a success.Show management reported its verified visitor figure as 8,019 and total registration figure as 9,292. The 2008 show featured 485 exhibitors, ...
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