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  • Glaston merges business areas; closes N.J. plant
    April 22, 2009
    To increase profitability, especially of the machine business, Glaston, Finland, has merged its Pre-processing and Heat Treatment business areas to form the new Machines BA business area, according to an April 22 company release.As part of the restructuring, Glaston will close a machines manufacturing plant in Cinnaminson, N.J. The manufacturing of U.S. tempering lines will be transferred to...

  • Why card check is unconstitutional
    March 30, 2009
    The Employee Free Choice Act of 2009--otherwise known as "card check"--is organized labor's dream. As a practical matter, this legislation, pursued by both the Obama administration and the Democratic Congress, would do away with the secret ballot in the unionization process. Although card check's advocates and critics have spilled much ink arguing about the bill's fundamental fairness...

  • Specter shifts stance to oppose card check
    March 25, 2009
    In a setback for organized labor, Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter said Tuesday he will oppose a bill that would make it easier for workers to form unions.Specter was the only Republican to support the Employee Free Choice Act two years ago, and unions were hoping he might be the crucial 60th vote needed to overcome an expected GOP filibuster of the measure when it's taken up this summer,...

  • Glaston adjusts operations in Finland
    March 3, 2009
    On March 3, 2009, Glaston Finland Oy has initiated negotiations in accordance with the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings, on adjusting the operations of its Heat Treatment business area to the prevailing market situation, because the adjustment measures agreed in late 2008 were insufficient in light of the orders received during recent months.The entire personnel of Glaston...

  • Glaziers discuss common GC and CM problems
    October 7, 2008

    During a breakout session of the third annual Glazing Executives Forum Oct. 6 in Las Vegas, a group of about 50 glazing professionals discussed some of the common issues they face with general contractors and construction managers.

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  • Between a rock and a hard place
    Cost increases have dominated the headlines the last several months, with glass and metal suppliers upping prices in response to rising raw material and operating costs. 
    Price hikesIn letters sent to customers this summer, glass and metal suppliers alike pointed to increasing raw material, fuel and operating costs as the reasons behind the price increases that took effect this June. (Visit GlassMagazine.com to see which suppliers raised prices and by how much.) Several industry representatives say prices have been deflated for years, and the increases were...