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Dave Jones Rejoins Rhyno Glass as Senior Project Manager
April 12, 2021
Rhyno Glass, a Florida contractor specializing in high-end interior and exterior commercial glazing, announced that Dave Jones has rejoined its project management team as senior project manager.
Sisecam Receives Sustainable Investment Award
April 12, 2021
Şişecam won the "Sustainable Investment Award" at the Investor of the Year Awards, held by the Bulgarian Investment Agency. The award, which was given to Şişecam in recognition of its effective long-term investments in the country, was presented to Prof. Dr. Ahmet Kırman, Şişecam Chairman and CEO by Mariana Nikolova, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism.
Window Safety Week Observed April 4-10
April 6, 2021
The Window Safety Task Force, in partnership with the National Safety Council, encourages parents and caregivers to recognize the importance of practicing window safety during Window Safety Week, being observed April 4-10.
YKK AP America Promotes Jason Wilke to Sales Representative
April 6, 2021
YKK AP America promoted Jason Wilke to sales representative for the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati region. Wilke will play an integral role in expanding the company’s efforts, providing sales support and resources for architects and glazing contractors.
New Aquarium Expansion Features Specialty Glass Systems
April 6, 2021
The new $80-million Clearwater Marine Aquarium will have five times the space for guests with new retail, food court, and most importantly, a new 1.5-million-gallon dolphin habitat. The expansion was designed by Fisher and Associates LLC, and the general contractor was Creative Contractors.
NSG Group Invests in Laurinburg Plant
April 5, 2021
NSG Group is rebuilding one of its furnaces at its float glass plant in Laurinburg, North Carolina. The project started on March 10, 2021, and is expected to be completed in late June 2021.
New Research Shows that AGC Glass Europe Coating Reduces COVID-19 Transmission
April 5, 2021
AGC Glass Europe supported research, now published in the Coatings Journal, which shows that float glass coated with its Planibel Easy coating has the potential to reduce infectious viral particles. The study’s results demonstrate that SARS-CoV-2 viral particles, the infections particles of COVID-19, stayed active for a shorter time on coated glass after it had been exposed to daylight.
Construction Leads Job Growth in March
April 5, 2021
The construction industry was among those sectors that lead widespread job growth in March, according to the latest release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Vetrotech Saint-Gobain Selects New Keralite Distributor, Expands Territory Reach
April 5, 2021
Vetrotech Saint-Gobain selected Glass Fabricators Inc. in Grimes, Iowa, as a distributor for its Keralite Select products, and expanded its territory with new representative, ASC Inc.