Latest News in Commercial Glass

  • AAMA Updates Specification for Roller Assemblies for Use in Sliding Doors, Lift and Slide Doors
    December 3, 2018
    AAMA updated  a document for evaluating the performance and durability of rollers used in the operation of sliding doors and lift and slide doors.The American Architectural Manufacturers Association updated a document for evaluating the performance and durability of rollers used in the operation of sliding doors and lift and slide doors. AAMA 906-18, Voluntary Specification...

  • Soft Tech Appoints New Business Development Manager in North America

    December 3, 2018
    Soft Tech appointed Ray Imbrigiotta as its new business development manager, a newly created role based out of the company’s Florida office. The role was created in response to growth opportunities identified in the region. Imbrigiotta brings with him many years’ experience in customer-centric sales and a comprehensive understanding of how the use of technology facilitates success. He has over 25...

  • Linetec Promotes Tammy Schroeder to Marketing Manager
    December 3, 2018
    Linetec promoted Tammy Schroeder to marketing manager. Throughout her 19 years with the company, Schroeder has worked in various sales and marketing roles. Most recently, she held the role of senior marketing specialist for Linetec's architectural coatings and services. These include liquid paint coatings, powder coat, anodize, thermal improvement and stretch forming for aluminum. "Tammy has...

  • Roto Frank Hosts Industry Event on Workforce Pipeline
    December 3, 2018
    Roto Frank hosted "Developing the Workforce Pipeline," presnted by the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce’s Manufacturers’ Council in Chester, Connecticut.Roto Frank of America Inc. hosted the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce’s Manufacturers’ Council event, “Developing the Workforce Pipeline,” on Wednesday, Nov. 28, in Chester, Connecticut. This meeting is the latest initiative of the Manufacturers...

  • American Insulated Glass Acquires Assets of Faith Glass

    December 3, 2018
    AIG's HHH Tempering oven, part of its acquisition of Faith Glass's fabrication business unit.American Insulated Glass, headquartered in Atlanta, acquired the fabrication business unit of Faith Glass, located in Semmes, Alabama. These assets include a tempering oven, cutting table and stock glass inventory. AIG also recently acquired Innovative Glass of America. These assets will position the AIG...

  • Don’s Mobile Glass Employee Dies in ATV Accident
    November 27, 2018
    Ray Guthmiller, an employee of Don’s Mobile Glass, died following an auto accident on Nov. 17 in Modesto, California. According to an article from the local Fox news affiliate, Fox 40, Guthmiller was riding an ATV in Modesto when the accident occurred. “He leaves behind his wife Yvonne and three young children: Dalila, 3, Ray Jr. 1 and a half, and a new born baby girl, Jasmin Daisy. Our heart...

  • CMS North America Acquires Diversified Machine Systems
    November 27, 2018
    SCM Group, parent company of Caledonia, Michigan-based CMS North America, finalized the acquisition of Diversified Machine Systems, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. DMS is a domestic player in the design, manufacture, distribution and service of CNC machinery, particularly for many plastics and composite materials applications. This acquisition will strengthen SCM Group's global leadership...

  • Sales Open for Vitrum 2019
    November 26, 2018
    Exhibit space sales opened for Vitrum 2019, the international trade show specializing in glass processing machinery, equipment and systems, to be held at Fiera Milano Rho, Italy, Oct. 1-4, 2019 in pavilions five and seven. Next year’s edition of the show will feature 12 Vitrum specialized themes that identify visitor interests, allowing attendees to map out their visits, as well as ensuring...

  • OSHA Cites PGT Innovations After Employee Injury
    November 26, 2018
    The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited CGI Windows and Doors, owned by PGT Innovations Inc., for machine guarding hazards after an employee suffered a partial finger amputation while operating an unguarded punch press. The company faces $398,545 in fines, including the maximum amount allowed by law for the violations that can cause life-altering injury....

  • WTO Will Investigate Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
    November 26, 2018
    The World Trade Organization’s Dispute Settlement Body plans to investigate steel and aluminum import tariffs imposed by the United States. The request originally came from seven members of the establishment panels. The DSB also agreed to U.S. requests to review counter-tariffs on U.S. imports imposed by China, Canada, the European Union and Mexico.
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