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New breakthrough in development of electricity generating windows
Jan. 13, 2010 – New Energy Technologies, Inc. has announced that researchers have overcome a significant scientific hurdle in creating the first-of-its-kind see-thru solar glass by replacing a visibility-blocking solid metal component with environmentally-friendly, non-metallic, transparent compounds.


CRL acquires Tajima
Jan. 13, 2010 – C.R. Laurence (CRL) has announced the acquisition of Tajima Corporation USA (Tajima). Based in Los Angeles, Tajima, a well-known firm in the architectural metals industry, has been supplying design, engineering, and manufacturing services to this industry for over 20 years.  



Boyd Group founder handing over the reins
Jan. 13, 2010 – One year after a devastating accident that left Terry Smith hospitalized for almost six months, the founder and CEO of the Boyd Group Income Fund is stepping down to become executive chairman of the collision repair company.Brock Bulbuck, Smith's longtime business partner and second in command at the Winnipeg company, takes over as CEO.

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Vitro glass systems now available in BIM
Jan. 13, 2010 - Vitro America now offers building information modeling (BIM) data on a range of its glass systems. Architects, specifiers, glaziers and other building industry professionals can access Vitro America's library of BIM objects through the ARCAT Web site.


Edgetech I.G. promotes Bader to director, international sales and marketing
Jan. 12, 2010 – Edgetech I.G. announced that Ramsey Bader has been promoted to Director, International Sales and Marketing, covering the company’s expansion efforts in various markets, including all international areas outside of the Americas, Europe and UK. Bader has been a member of the Edgetech team since 2003 and served most recently as International Market Manager.


Union Station reno to chase away gloom
Jan. 11, 2010 – Most GO commuters hopping a train at Union Station wouldn't recognize the blackened, leaky roof over the platforms as a Canadian architectural jewel. But on Monday, GO Transit begins the mammoth task of transforming one of the city's gloomiest spaces into a light-filled, 21st-century terminus, while preserving the designated heritage features of the 1929 train shed.

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Review of automotive glazing
Jan. 9, 2010 – Value-added glazing products are becoming increasingly important in the automotive market, delivering greater functionality and adding a further growth dimension at a time when the industry needs it most.

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New windshield technology to aid aging drivers
Jan. 8, 2010 – General Motors is also using technology to help older drivers. The company's Human Machine Interface division is developing a windshield to help older drivers compensate for vision loss and slower reaction times.

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CGA to set up local associations
Jan. 7, 2010 – The Canadian Glass Association (CGA) is reaching out to every corner of the country to solidify its status as a national association for glaziers. At its recent board meeting, held in Pickering, Ontario, the CGA decided to help set up local associations for glass companies in provinces and territories that currently do not have an association representing them.


CGA elects new board members
Jan. 7, 2010 – The Canadian Glass Association (CGA) announced its newly appointed board of directors for 2010 during its Annual General meeting held recently in Pickering, Ontario.