The solar roller coaster

kdevlin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:50:56 -0500

Do it right the first time, save legal costs

kdevlin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:28:17 -0500

All major manufacturers of aluminum storefront systems, and all insulating glass fabricators and manufacturers provide written instructions for the proper installation of their products. Experience has shown me that many glass shops don’t know about those instructions or choose to disregard them.

The picture below shows a glass installation with problems. Can you spot them?

Economic Stabilization Act

smukerji — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:20:19 -0500

We have just witnessed the biggest government bailout in our lifetime: more than $1.5 trillion in promises and commitments and counting. Here's what you should do going forward to stay healthy.

'Do You Hear What I Hear?'

smukerji — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:56:30 -0500

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.

State of solar glass in Germany

smukerji — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:19:08 -0500

Solar as a trend has so far been mainly in Europe, says Russell J. Ebeid, president, Glass Group, Guardian Industries Corp., Auburn Hills. Mich. “Europeans have always been into use of glass of unique nature; whereas U.S. is more vanilla [in its use of unique glass], not exotic,” he said.

Investing in solar

smukerji — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:49:06 -0500

“Glass and energy” was a theme high on the agenda at the 20th glasstec in Düsseldorf, Germany, Oct. 21-25. The “glass technology live” show symposium offered insight into the future of glass technology.

Decorative glass wows attendees at glasstec

smukerji — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:40:52 -0500

In addition to solar technology and products, the 20th glasstec was a treasure house of gorgeous and innovative decorative glass. Other than decorative glass booths that looked like pieces of art, stunning decorative glass panels—painted, acid-etched, silk-screened, sandblasted and more--surrounded the glass technology symposium area.

Glasstec wraps up successfully, unscathed by economic crisis

smukerji — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:33:17 -0500

Despite the abysmal economy in the U.S. and abroad, glasstec ended on a successful note with more than 1,300 exhibitors and more than 55,000 visitors from across the world.

PGC symposium highlights sustainability, government relations

smukerji — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:16:57 -0500

The Protective Glazing Council International, Topeka, Kan., hosted its annual symposium Nov. 11-13 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, Va. The theme of the symposium was Protective Glazing in a Green World; Sustainability & Protection.

Marketing briefs

jholtje — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:42:59 -0500

Edgetech I.G. of Cambridge, Ohio, introduced its redesigned Web site, www.edgetech360.com. The site features a Flash animation on the homepage that directs architects, dealers, manufacturers and builders to information suited specifically to each audience. Other updates include a search box powered by Google; I.G.