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Vitrum 2007: Elegant venue, larger booths, new sectors highlight Milan showDecember 1, 2007Cutting-edge, gleaming machines in various shapes and sizes flaunted their superior capabilities at the 15th Vitrum International trade fair for machinery, equipment and systems for the processing of flat and hollow glass; glass and finished products for the industry, Oct. 3-6. Olive-skinned, raven-haired hostesses offered free wine and hors d’ oeuvre at bars that were part of most of the...
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NGA members respond to sales, employment, business environment questionsDecember 1, 2007The recently completed 2007 NGA Competitiveness Survey provides a broad view of business practices and performances across the membership of the National Glass Association, McLean, Va. Survey findings, based on responses from 88 NGA members, reveal a wealth of benchmarks that can help all members steer their firms toward more profitable, productive years. Among this year’s top-line...
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Debate continues regarding use of hose stream testDecember 1, 2007According to a United States Fire Administration’s congressional report, the rate of fire related deaths per capita in the United States is two to three times that of several European nations and is at least 20 percent higher than most developed countries. For a country that still has one of the worst fire safety records in the industrialized world, equating safety with a glazed...
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Variables can affect performance of two-component adhesiveDecember 1, 2007Choosing a static mixer requires more than reading a sales catalog and selecting a part number. Adhesive manufacturers and end users both should investigate many variables when evaluating mixer characteristics for specific applications. This article is a guide to help make the right decision when choosing a static mixer to properly mix a two-component adhesive.Sometimes called a motionless...
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December 1, 2007Insulating glass manufacturers strive for accuracy, repeatability and consistency in seal dispensing. Selecting the proper sealant is critically important; how to accurately dispense the material to maximize performance and minimize waste is just as important. Equipment suppliers offer a variety of pumping systems for insulating glass manufacturing, including piston pumps and spur gear pumps....
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Managing director, Fenzi Group, ItalyDecember 1, 2007Education: 1995, Degree in Economic Sciences, Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, MilanCareer: early 2007-present, CEO, Fenzi Group, Italy; 1994, started working at FenziPersonal: Born in Milan; age 37; married, three children Diversions: Golf, skiing, skeleton, motorboats Connections: Fenzi S.p.A., Via Trieste 13-15, 20067 Tribiano (Milan) Italy, ale@fenzigroup.com,...
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Internet and television critical to marketing successNovember 1, 2007In a world where Wikipedia defines everything, MySpace hosts everyone and YouTube videos are everywhere, glass companies must look beyond traditional print marketing techniques to effectively reach consumers.“Seventy-three percent of adults are online. And 59 percent say they start online when looking for local listings,” said Scott Orth, director of Internet marketing...
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Inc. 500 Conference through the eyes of a company presidentNovember 1, 2007Each year, Inc. Magazine hosts its annual Inc. 500 Conference for the CEOs of companies who make the famous list of fastest growing private companies in America. This year, for the first time, the list was expanded from 500 to include the 5,000 fastest growing companies. About 1,400 executives accepted their invitation to the conference this past September in Chicago. For two days and three...
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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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