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ExxonMobil Chemical adds four new grades of Vistamaxx
Mar. 17, 2010 – According to ExxonMobil Chemical, the company's new Vistamaxx propylene-based elastomers create new opportunities for customers to add value to their flexible film applications across the value chain. Film manufacturers and end users are discovering that the combination of benefits offered by Vistamaxx provides a new level of performance potential.



Two companies collaborate to offer new tech
Mar. 16, 2010 – The pressure is on from regulators and the public to implement energy-saving technologies in commercial buildings. While window replacement creates a great opportunity for savings, many building and maintenance professionals are apprehensive about the time, expense and inconvenience of doing a complete tear-out and replacement.


Viracon announces sales leadership reorg
Mar. 15, 2010 – In response to the changing market and anticipated market opportunities, Viracon has announced reorganization of its sales leadership team.


Edgetech’s technical director to cover ‘Third Thermal Performance Parameter’ at Best2 Conference
Mar. 10, 2010 – With so much focus on U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) in the fenestration industry, little attention has been paid to the third thermal performance parameter: condensation resistance.


TecniGlas expands operations
Mar. 8, 2010 – TecniGlas has announced the expansion of its  facility in mid-town Toronto. The expansion adds more production capacity and accommodates a new lamination line.


Pilkington to collaborate with Dyesol
Mar. 3, 2010 – Pilkington North America has announced a collaboration with Dyesol to develop opportunities in the Building Integrated Photovoltaic’s (BIPV) marketplace utilizing Pilkington’s TEC series of Transparent Conductive Oxide (TCO) coated float glass and Dyesol’s Dye Solar Cell (DSC) materials and technology.


CRL acquires Key Control Specialists
Mar. 5, 2010 – C.R. Laurence has announced the acquisition of Key Control Specialists, also known as KCS.


TGP expands Canadian operations
Mar. 3, 2010 – Building upon two decades of service to glaziers, architects, specifiers and other commercial construction industry professionals in Canada, Technical Glass Products (TGP) has moved into a new state-of-the-art fabrication facility in Toronto.


JELD-WEN is U.S. ENERGY STAR Partner of Year
Mar. 3, 2010 – The U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy has named JELD-WEN Windows and Doors a 2010 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, manufacturing energy-efficient products and educating consumers about the benefits of energy efficiency. JELD-WEN Canada received the ENERGY STAR Participant of the Year award from Natural Resources in May 2009. This is the first time a manufacturer has been recognized by ENERGY STAR in Canada and the U.S. concurrently.


GANA Virtual Tradeshow goes live
Mar. 3, 2010 – The Glass Association of North America (GANA) announced that its second annual GANA Virtual Tradeshow, sponsored by the PPG Certified Fabricators Program, is now live on its website. This online trade show coincides with the BEC Conference, GANA's annual event for glazing contractors and suppliers in Las Vegas on March 28-29.