Latest Products in Retail Glass
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Bohle America introduced a range of transparent setting blocks for mounting all-glass showers and assemblies, mirrors and other glass applications. Unlike wooden or plastic setting blocks, the transparent blocks are practically invisible once mounted, the supplier reports. Measuring 2 inches by 1/4-inch in size, the blocks are available in thicknesses of 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm... -
Innovative Glass Corp. introduced SolarSmart, a self-tinting, high performance glass that automatically darkens when exposed to direct sunlight to block heat, glare and ultraviolet light. The glass incorporates a Suntuitive thermochromic interlayer that is 100 percent solar activated, powered and controlled; as the sun strikes and heats the glass, the interlayer tints and darkens the glass...
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Mainstreet Computers released an updated version of its Glas-Avenue software, version 9.0. Designed for use by flat and auto glass companies, the new version features a time clock; a commission system that rewards employees’ productivity through incentives; geographic sales tax calculator; a point-of-sale invoice attachment that allows users to add photos and documents relative to each invoice;...
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Quanex Building Products Corp. partnered with Bostik, a provider of insulating glass sealants, to distribute four new edge-seal products, sold under the Quanex Edgetherm brand name. The product line is designed specifically to meet key requirements in insulating glass production, including low moisture vapor transmission rates, movement accommodation, low temperature flexibility and low gas... -
Solar Gard Saint-Gobain announced the launch of Ecolux 70 low-emissivity window film. Ecolux 70 combines a low-E coating with solar-control properties to keep heat out of the building in the summer and to reflect heat back into the building in the winter. In addition to improving occupant comfort, the film helps to reduce energy costs associated with heating and cooling. Solar Gard’s current...
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U.S. Aluminum now offers a trio of high performance, thermally broken entrance doors, available with optional foam insulation. The 650-T narrow stile, 700-T medium stile, and 750-T wide stile doors offer low Ufactors ranging from 0.57 to 0.31. The polyurethane in the door channel is rigid and debridged across its entire length, maintaining its structural integrity while providing the benefits of... -
Kolbe Windows and Doors developed a new window and door product line for commercial buildings, the Kolbe 4500 Series. The series includes fixed and tilt-turn windows, tilt-and-slide doors, and outswing hinged doors. These steel-reinforced vinyl products are designed to meet requirements for enhanced energy efficiency, occupant safety, low maintenance and longevity, according to a Kolbe release.... -
Fenzi Group now offers Tempver, a complete line of decorative paints that includes products for screenprinting, enameling and satin-finishing glass. Tempver decorative paints are suitable for architecture, design and household appliance applications. -
GGI announced the addition of a 10-millimeter Reeded glass product to its line of traditional 4 mm and 6 mm offerings. Reeded patterned glass is widely used in shower doors, wall partitions and interior applications where a slightly obscure view is desirable for both privacy and aesthetics, according to the supplier. -
Garibaldi Glass introduced Double Vision, a decorative shadow box sealed unit that offers architects, designers and end-use customers new design possibilities. By decorating two surfaces— normally the No. 2 and the No. 3 surface—of a sealed unit with parts of a design, Garibaldi can create a threedimensional, or shadow box, appearance. The process can be used for both spandrel and vision...
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