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April 3, 2013Nonresidential construction activity experienced slow growth in 2012, though the net effect was negligible in categories favorable to architectural door volumes, according to the AAMA/WDMA 2012/2013 U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast jointly released by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association and the Window & Door Manufacturers Association. In 2012,...
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April 3, 2013In a letter to customers, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope announced that it will increase prices by 6 percent on all products and services, effective April 29, 2013. In the letter, COO Jim Avanzini cites flat glass manufacturer price increases, along with other increased costs throughout the business, as reasons behind the price hike.
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April 2, 2013After receiving sufficient evidence that Chinese solar glass producers may be dumping their products in the European Union at below market value, the European Commission launched an investigation, according to a Reuters report.The Reuters report cites last month's complaint from EU ProSun Glass group, led by EU sector leader GMB of Germany, in response to a four-fold increase of Chinese exports...
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April 2, 2013HHH Tempering Resources announced that it is opening a new facility in New Kensington, Pa., that will serve as the East Coast support hub for its growing customer base. The company also has a facility in Vancouver, Wash.“Not only is this new location great from a geographical standpoint, but it’s a facility where we will have refurbished equipment for sale as well as a manufacturing point for...
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April 1, 2013Quanex Building Products Corp. partnered with Bostik, a provider of insulating glass sealants, to distribute four new edge-seal products, sold under the Quanex Edgetherm brand name. The product line was designed specifically to meet key requirements in insulating glass production, including low moisture vapor transmission rates, movement accommodation, low temperature flexibility and low gas...
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March 27, 2013Photovoltaics manufacturer and project developer Centrosolar plans to dispose of its solar glass operations due to falling market prices and sales volumes, according to a PVTech report. In February, the company said it would start a restructuring plan for its glass business, aimed at halting declining revenues. The main determining factor for Centrosolar's final decision to end glass operations...
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March 27, 2013Kawneer Company Inc. dedicated a new floodwall at its Bloomsburg, Pa., facility, designed to protect the facility and surrounding area from potential storm damage. The project was funded through a partnership between the town of Bloomsburg, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development, local and state government, and Kawneer's parent company, Alcoa....
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March 26, 2013The American Architectural Manufacturers Association announced the launch of its Facebook page for its scholarship and partner programs The Facebook page is a resource for AAMA members and prospective applicants to receive exclusive information regarding the programs. To access the page, search “AAMA Scholarship Program” on Facebook or visit AAMAScholarshipProgram.“The Facebook page ... will be...
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March 26, 2013Vitro announced that its board of directors has appointed Adrián Sada Cueva as CEO, replacing Hugo Lara García, who is retiring. Prior to this appointment, Sada Cueva was president of Vitro's Glass Container Division. He has 15 years' experience with the company, also serving as VP of operations and administration for the division, as well as financial officer. In 2008 and part of 2009...
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March 25, 2013BCIndustries Inc. hired Dirk Sayre as the company's Business Development Manager, responsible for managing sales, estimating, new business development and marketing.Sayre brings more than 10 years of experience in the window and curtain wall industry.“Dirk will be instrumental in leading our growing business needs,” said Jim Hatton, president and owner of BCI. “We continue to see an upswing in...
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Viracon, Inc. officials announced that the glass fabricator will make an investment of more than $30 million at its Owatonna, Minn., facility, to install a new coater. The company decided to install the new coating technology in Minnesota because the Owatonna facility is centrally located and has the most extensive product capabilities and technical talent, according to a release....
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Officials of PPG Industries announced several executive appointments, February 21, that are effective immediately.Michael McGarry, PPG executive vice president, has assumed leadership responsibility for the company’s flat glass businesses. He will also lead PPG's architectural coatings businesses in the Americas and Asia Pacific, as well as the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region....
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As the prognosis for the design and construction industry continues to improve, the Architecture Billings Index is reflecting its strongest growth since November 2007, according to the American Institute of Architects. The January ABI score was 54.2, up sharply from a mark of 51.2 in December.“We have been pointing in this direction for the last several months, but this is the strongest...
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