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Sales, Operations, Safety

The latest From the Fabricator podcast is out, and once again, I was lucky to have three fabulous people on. This time out, though, we had some clear divisions: sales, then operations, then safety. Kicking it off was the fantastic Diana San Diego of SAFTI First. Very sharp insight into what they do, growth of the fire-rated space and solid sales and marketing approaches. 

By Max Perilstein | September 09, 2024

Get to Know OBE’s New CEO

Mark Adamson brings global leadership and building material experience to the North American glass and metals industry.

By Katy Devlin | September 05, 2024

Building the Next Generation at GlassBuild

GlassBuild 2024 brings labor into the spotlight, with presentations designed to deliver actionable strategies focused on reaching, recruiting and training the next generation of glass industry workers. 

Never Alone: Suicide Prevention

Everyone has a role to play in suicide prevention

By Laurie Cowin | September 04, 2024

Embracing the Future

For many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the glass industry, spreadsheets and paper have been the backbone of their operations for decades, but this technology comes with some drawbacks with regards efficiency and human error. Learn how software can improve outcomes.

By Chris Kammer | September 04, 2024

Blog #1,000

1,000. That is a heck of a number. It is also the number of this post. Starting with post 1 in 2005, we’ve now reached post number 1,000. I’m blown away that this bit of “therapy” I started years ago is still plugging along weekly. “Therapy,” I called it since I missed my broadcasting days and needed an additional outlet to vent as I had a monthly article in one of the trades, but this allowed me to be more active. That turned out to eventually be weekly posts.

By Max Perilstein | September 03, 2024

The Musings of a Fenestration Industry Worker and New Mother: An Update

“Well, I slept in a crib last night,” I responded to the inquiry of how everyone was doing at the start of our meeting. My husband and I have never done the co-sleeping thing with our baby, but there are times when I am just too tired to rock my daughter in the nursery chair, and instead opt to crawl my way over the railing into her crib for a nighttime cuddle session. 

By Sara Barchak | August 28, 2024

Schools Using Aluminum Products to be More Inviting

School districts serve students from diverse backgrounds and abilities. When a child feels welcomed, it not only makes a difference in their academic success, but also in their personal development. The right finish choices support schools in achieving their goals, budgets, schedules and long-term value. 

By Tammy Schroeder | August 27, 2024

Can't Miss Event

Last week I wrote about GlassBuild and the Main Stage. For this week, I wanted to immediately hit on what is happening at the Glazing Executives Forum.

By Max Perilstein | August 26, 2024

How to Create a Culture of Safety in the Glass Handling Industry

Working with heavy materials like glass can be dangerous if proper precautions aren't taken. Employers and employees alike must prioritize safety in order to create a safe work environment. Here are some best practices for creating a culture of safety in your operation.

By Merv Campbell | August 22, 2024