February 12, 2020

The World of Glass is Shifting

The global float glass industry continues to see a shift in market leaders, expansions and investments in emerging regions, and trends toward efficiency and sustainability in production and processes. In its 2020 World of Glass Annual Report, Glass Magazine identifies key updates in the market throughout the previous year.

Are Your Claims Covered?

Recently there has been a change in the commercial general liability insurance marketplace that upends normal expectations.

Glass Industry M&A

Despite notable M&A activity in glass in recent years, the industry remains fragmented, presenting consolidation opportunities to expand infrastructure and achieve synergies through scale. Read on for key market acquisitions from recent years and an outlook for future activity.

Product Spotlight

GGI offers a complete range of satin-etched glass in a variety of options, including Low-Iron Crystal Light and a variety of decorative designs. Crystal Light provides a more refined finish than traditional satin-etched glass, offering a less opaque level of transparency and higher light transmission. Sold in cases or cut-to-size, satin-etched glass from GGI can be back-painted, laminated, tempered—or enhanced with an Alice® direct-to-glass printed design. Visit our website to view all the possibilities.

News to Know

Hartung Glass Industries Acquires NWI Seattle Operation

Hartung Glass Industries acquired 100 percent of the assets of the Seattle location of Northwestern Industries from South Gate, California-based Glasswerks.

NGA RELEASES NEW GLASS TECHNICAL PAPERS

The National Glass Association published six resources for the glazing and glass building products industry, including the new Bird-Friendly Glass Design Strategies.

Tecglass Installs the Largest Digital Printer for Glass in the Middle East

Based on a deal signed with Technical Glass and Aluminium Co. last year, Tecglass’s Vitro Jet FS24 digital printer with Side Kinetix technology developed in the company’s Lalìn plant, will be installed in the United Arab Emirates.

Eastman Board Elects New Director

Safti First Hires Archon Fenestration Technologies as Sales Representatives

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AIA Product Preview

Is your company exhibiting at the 2020 AIA Architecture Expo in Los Angeles? The April issue of Glass Magazine will feature an exhibitor preview, with product information and company continuing education offerings featured online. To make sure your company is included in this special editorial feature, complete the below submission form by Friday, Feb. 14.

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Opportunities in 2020 and Beyond

By Chris Kammer

As a business owner or manager, what opportunities do you see in 2020 and beyond for your company and employees? Have you thought how new workers/markets/procedures, or new/updated technology, including machines and software, can help your company meet your 2020 and beyond goals? Have you thought how the Internet of Things, labor shortage, new regulations, trade wars, technological advancements, and Industry 4.0 will enable your business to grow or provide new opportunities?