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NFRC welcomes new employees and announces promotions
Feb. 25, 2010 – The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) recently welcomed Anita Marsh and Robin Merrifield to its staff. Marsh is NFRC’s new Manager, Member Relations, and Merrifield joined the staff as its Documents Coordinator.
Pilkington Solar-E now available in a variety of colours
Feb. 25, 2010 – Pilkington is expanding its architectural line of energy efficient solar control Low-E products. The Pilkington Solar-E coating is now available on a palette of natural colors – Arctic Blue, Blue-Green and Grey, to complement Pilkington Solar-E on clear and the company’s other lines of pyrolytic Low-E products.
Kawneer to invest in central, eastern Canadian markets
Feb. 23, 2010 — Kawneer has announced that it plans to combine its current Scarborough facility and Mississauga Service Centre into a new and expanded Fabrication Centre by the end of Q4 2010. Additionally, new fabrication capabilities will be added to its Montreal Service Centre. Kawneer says these upgrades will provide customers in Central and Eastern Canada with a broader range of resources, as well as increased production, resulting in shorter lead times and enhanced quality.
Guardian names Scott Thomsen group VP, North American Flat Glass
 Feb. 23, 2010 – Guardian Industries has named Scott Thomsen Group Vice-president for North American Flat Glass operations, a new position at the company. Thomsen will oversee all aspects of flat glass including facilities, fabrication, marketing, sales, financial, business development and services.
Edgetech I.G. exclusive distributor for Sparklike
 Feb. 23, 2010 – Edgetech I.G. has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Helsinki, Finland-based Sparklike, Ltd. to be the exclusive distributor for the Gasglass argon and krypton gas detector and Spyglass glass analyzer in the Americas, Europe and Australia. Prior to the invention of the Gasglass technology, manufacturers had to virtually destroy units to test gas fill levels.
Glasslam files complaint against Edgetech, two industry groups
Feb. 18, 2010 – Nebula Glass International, which does business as Glasslam, has filed a formal complaint of anti-competitive and illegal practices with the Federal Trade Commission of the United States. The complaint has been filed against Edgetech IG., the Insulating Glass Certification Council (IGCC), and the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA).
Hartung Glass launches decorative glass brand
 Feb. 16, 2010 – Hartung Glass Industries has launched a new decorative glass product line under the brand name Hartung Studio. The company describes Hartung Studio as a line of products that represent “the nearly limitless combinations of colour, translucence, texture, imagery and opacity that is created by blending Hartung’s Impressions Screened Glass with Impact Decorative by Lami Glass.”
Sustainable future for the construction industry
 Feb. 13, 2010 – Ongoing climate change, the limited availability of fossil fuels and far-reaching environmental protection laws are forcing the construction industry to set up sustainable development schemes that also include energy-efficient building products.
New digital communicators from CRL
 Feb. 12, 2010 – According to CRL, the company’s new Thru-Glass Two-Way Digital Electronic Communicators contain the latest advancements in electronic sound transmission devices. Standard units fit barriers from ¼” (6 mm) to 4” (102 mm) thick, and bullet resistant models are available up to Level 3.
Pilkington Profilit wave intensifies colour and light
 Feb. 12, 2010 – Design professionals looking for dynamic glazed surfaces now have a new channel glass profile to choose from – Pilkington Profilit wave from Technical Glass Products (TGP). The wave-shaped channel glass system is the first of its kind, creating distinctive design optics and translucent surfaces for façades, interiors and object architecture.
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