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FGIA Panel: Sustainability Endures Despite U.S. Policy Shifts
Three panelists addressed the topic of sustainability at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Fall Conference in Indianapolis. Those participating in the October 8, discussion, “Why Sustainability Matters Today: How Sustainability is Driving Codes, Clients and Competitiveness,” included Paul Bush (Vitro Architectural Glass), Chris Giovannielli (Kawneer Company) and Michelle Foster (Home Innovation Research Labs).…
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Vitro Architectural Glass Marks 25 Years of Solarban 60
Vitro Architectural Glass, an industry leader in sustainability and largest glass manufacturer in North America, is commemorating 25 years of Solarban® 60 glass. Introduced in 2000, Solarban® 60 glass was world’s first double-silver vacuum temperable low-e glass that allowed for post-manufacturing fabrication. In a standard 1” insulating glass unit (IGU), Solarban® 60 glass delivers a visible light transmittance of 70% and…
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Register Now for Sept. 10 FGIA Western Region Summit
Registration is now open for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Western Region Virtual Summit, taking place online September 10. This virtual event will feature a full day of speaker presentations covering crucial information for western region states, including new research from the UL Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) on fenestration performance during wildfires, compliance laws…