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August 19, 2019
President Trump delayed the imposition of a 10 percent tariff on some Chinese goods, scheduled to go into effect on Sept. 1, until Dec. 15, according to reporting from Reuters. The tariffs, announced on Aug. 5, would affect $300 billion in imports. The delay, which will affect about half of the targeted goods, is focused on consumer goods that could influence holiday sales, according to Reuters....
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August 19, 2019
Pulp Studio's new solar panel system will output about 40 percent of its factory's daily consumption, say officials. Pulp Studio will continue its move towards green infrastructure. In the later part of 2019 and 2020, the company will be adding the distillation of all paint waste, bundling and recycling of all its paper waste. In addition, company officials just signed a contract for a...
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August 19, 2019
HickmanKlossYKK AP America Inc. expanded its Southwest region with the appointment of two new architectural sales representatives. Bill Hickman and Kim Kloss will now support the company’s customers in the region and strengthen YKK AP’s local service to the market. Both will be based out of the Dallas branch. Hickman comes to YKK AP America with a strong background in sales and operations....
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August 15, 2019
Ren Bartoe accepts the Harry Miles Award at the Old Guard Reunion, held in conjunction with the NGA FallConference in Toledo, Ohio. Longtime industry leader Ren Bartoe received the Harry Miles Award at this year’s Fall Conference, held in Toledo, Ohio, organized by the National Glass Association. The award presentation took place during the Old Guard Reunion dinner, an annual...
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August 13, 2019
Be sure to join the next Thirsty Thursday webinar, the National Glass Association's monthly educational series. The 30-minute sessions are held the third Thursday of each month, offering a break for education covering a wide range of industry trends and issues. Join the next webinar, Designing with Multi-Cavity Insulating Glass Units, presented by Joe Erb, product commercial sales specialist at...
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August 13, 2019
Attendees at Fall Conference 2019. The conference kicks off in Toledo, Ohio.The 2019 Fall Conference for the National Glass Association kicked off today in Toledo, Ohio. The conference, held Aug. 13-15, will feature educational and informational sessions on the state of the industry from its leaders. The conference opens with a meeting of the Forming Committee, which will focus on...
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August 12, 2019
A new bespoke glass window, featuring Bendheim's mouth-blown Lamberts glass. Glass artist Nancy Gong showcases Bendheim’s mouth-blown Lamberts glass and an innovative lead-free lamination technique in a new bespoke art glass window. The 10 1/2-foot-tall abstract artwork defines the street-facing facade of the private residence, located in Rochester’s High Falls, New York, historic district....
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August 12, 2019
HawkRisingerTwo speakers will address the topics of product installation and plant safety at the American Architectural Manufacturers Association Fall Conference, Sept. 30-Oct. 3. Richard Hawk, motivational safety speaker and trainer for Make Safety Fun, will give a keynote presentation entitled, "The Future of Safety in Manufacturing Plants." Matt Risinger, owner of Risinger & Co.,...
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August 12, 2019
Frank Schürmann (third from left) (LEWAG Holding AG Executive Board), Jochen Hesselbach (LEWAG Holding AG Executive Board) with his son, A. Hesselbach, Elmar Zeidler (HEGLA Corp. CEO), and Bernhard Hötger (HEGLA Group CEO).Hegla Corp. held a ground-breaking ceremony for its new production site in Stockbridge, Henry County, Georgia. Representatives of the LEWAG Holding AG executive board, Jochen...
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August 12, 2019
The National Glass Association expanded its Advocacy and Technical Services department with the addition of Karen Wegert as associate director of Technical Services. Wegert most recently worked for Tesla in Buffalo, New York, and Schott in Louisville, Kentucky. During her tenure at Schott, Wegert served on the Glass Association of North America's Fire-rated Glazing Council, now part of the NGA...
