Plans are currently in the works to bring glass information and education about new technologies and developments to the North American market. Called GlassCon 2014, the Finishing Contractors Association International (FCA) is leading the ...
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PPG Industries has published a new architectural glass catalog that features photography of 40 building projects, along with detailed descriptions and performance data for more than two dozen architectural glass products, including ...
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Venue Regarded as the Most Modern in the Major Leagues -- Miami’s Marlins Park is considered Major League Baseball’s most modern-looking new park, and as the first retractable roof structure in the world to earn LEED® Gold ...
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In the construction of modern buildings, glass has become an essential component. With modern technology, the permutation of glass types has been both varied and exciting. There have been applications in both small and large amounts - from ...
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Apogee Enterprises, Inc. APOG -1.35% on Sep 18, 2013 announced fiscal 2014 second-quarter results. Apogee provides distinctive solutions for enclosing commercial buildings and framing art. Operating income up 24 percent, EPS up 17 ...
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Apogee Enterprises Inc. reported improved second quarter results in a Sept. 18 press release, with architectural glass segment revenues of $70 million up by 11 percent year-over-year. The segment's operating income of $800,000 improved from ...
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The president of J.E. Berkowitz LP credits his company's "new age" hires for largely sparing the company from the shortage of qualified labor that is being felt nationally. Arthur Berkowitz says his Pedricktown, N.J.-based architectural ...
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Guardian Industries is co-sponsoring the National Glass Association’s Architect’s Forum: Glass + Performance, an opportunity for architects to see and experience the latest in glass design, technology and performance and earn ...
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Over the past five years, the Glass Product Manufacturing industry has declined as both consumers and businesses turn away from the use of domestic glass. Substitute goods, such as plastics and metals, have become increasingly popular, and ...
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With the growing focus on energy conservation, emission reduction and environmental protection, countries in the world have successively introduced policies to encourage energy-efficient building materials, thus powerfully boosting the ...
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Advenira Enterprises Inc., a developer of Solution Derived Nano-composite (SDN™) coating technology, today announced it has received notice from the United States Patent and Trademark office of issuance of patent US 8,506,709. This ...
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Williamsburg Glass is happy to present its latest custom work for Euphorie Cosmetics. Recently, Williamsburg Glass had the opportunity to showcase their talents with another one of their custom glasswork projects. Euphorie Cosmetics chain ...
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Bendheim is the proud decorative architectural glass partner to Patient Room 2020, a next-generation healthcare design prototype of a safer, more streamlined, restorative, and engaging environment for patients, families, and caregivers. ...
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The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and McCarthy Building Cos. might soon reach a negotiated settlement in their dispute over the allegedly defective windows the building contractor had installed five years ago. The Federal Reserve Bank ...
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Apogee Enterprises, Inc. announced on Aug. 7, 2013 that its Apogee Wausau Group, Inc. subsidiary, doing business as Wausau Window and Wall Systems, has acquired the assets of Benchmark Sales Agency, Inc., doing business as Custom Window ...
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