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  • It's all in who you know
    Fitting in with the 'popular crowd' online can improve your search-engine rankings
    July 22, 2008
    The key to understanding online link development is to think of it in terms of a social popularity contest. Think back to high school. You might have had 100 friends, but unless they were in the "popular crowd," neither were you. When it comes to popularity, it's all in who you know, and the same is true when building links on the Internet.First, what is a link? As you browse through...

  • G4: Industry insiders talk glass
    Name three factors that have resulted in significant changes to your industry within the past five years.
    July 22, 2008
    Name three factors that have resulted in significant changes to your industry within the past five years.

  • Tackling terrorists
    Wrightstyle creates glazing system that withstands multiple detonations
    May 18, 2008
    Secondary blast injuries, caused by flying objects including glass fragments, are more common than primary blast injuries and are the most common causes of death in blasts.

  • Fuel efficiency winners and losers
    May 1, 2008
    Fuel efficiency winners and losers   The Dodge Dakota two-wheel drive and Mitsubishi Raider 2WD pickup trucks are the most fuel-efficient standard-size pickups for the 2008 model year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy site www.fueleconomy.gov. Both trucks get 16 miles to the gallon in the city and 20 on the highway.   The 2008 Roush Performance Stage 3 F150 2WD and 4WD models...

  • What is the primary measure of success for your organization?
    May 1, 2008
     Report card  When asked to identify the primary measure of success for their business, the majority of auto glass respondents to the 2007 National Glass Association Competitiveness Survey said they relied on net income to gauge their company’s progress.  

  • Profits lie in exceeding customer expectations
    May 1, 2008
    When I joined the glass industry in the late 1970s, one of the first things I learned was that customer service is the best way to build a brand. I worked for a small family business at the time, and each customer was critical to our survival and growth. We worked to surpass every customer's expectations, regardless of the money he or she spent. Many consumers remember the little things you do to...

  • Understanding employee needs: their top seven priorities
    May 1, 2008
     At the February 2008 National Auto Glass Conference in Tucson, I moderated a group discussion about how and where to find good employees and how to train and retain them. As part of the discussion, I shared the results of a recent study by Professor John Sullivan of the San Francisco University Human Resources Management Program that identifies the top seven current needs of employees. They...

  • Speak up: New age of decorative glass
    Options and trends in the market
    April 1, 2008
    Modern architectural design demands flexibility and innovation, themes that define today’s decorative glass market. What was once a small niche in the industry has exploded to include dozens of glass manufacturers and distributors and a multitude of new products.

  • Machinery: GlassJet prints digital images directly on glass
    Machine uses solvent-based ceramic link, no screens
    April 1, 2008
    The Eiserfeld Municipal Bank in Germany has a glass façade imprinted with a satellite image of the town and its surroundings. GlassJet digital printer from Dip Tech of Israel imprinted the image on the glass. GlassJet is marketed as the first industrial direct-on-glass digital printer that uses a computer inkjet printing method with solvent-based ceramic inks.

  • Wading through the marketing muddle
    How to prioritize Internet sales efforts
    March 1, 2008
    Editor’s note: The following article is the second in a series addressing the basics of Internet marketing. The first appeared on Page 24 of the January/February 2008 AutoGlass. Look for the next installment in the July/August issue.If you understand why Internet marketing is important but still aren’t sure where to start, this article will walk you through the specific steps...
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