Anticipate. Plan. Profit.
To capitalize on growth, companies should consider investing in new tools and equipment, fostering and maintaining
partnerships with their suppliers and customers, and gaining the knowledge and tools to maximize profits in the changing market. The industry will have the opportunity to do all three during GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, Sept. 16-18 in Atlanta.
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DigitalDistinctions by Viracon
 DigitalDistinctions™ by Viracon combines the durability of ceramic inks with the versatility of digital printing into one proven solution for all glass-printing applications. DigitalDistinctions™ removes the
limitations of screen-printing and prints a vast number of colors on glass with complete predictability, repeatability and ceramic ink durability. Plus, you’ll enjoy the benefits of greater UV resistance, transparency, and scratch resistance, while applying Viracon’s solar control coatings directly over the digital image. A stunning technology that’s beautiful and functional.
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How can you make your community a better place?
By Bill Evans
Edmond Burke once said, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men (and women) to do nothing.” What are the needs in your community that are not being met? What opportunities exist in your neighborhood for you to help somebody? And how can you leave your community a better place?
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From the Fabricator: NFRC in the News... Again
By Max Perilstein
The National Fenestration Rating Council announced last week it was renewing its commitment to the commercial fenestration industry with a certified rating system. But will it be a rating system that will work for the industry? The industry needs a quality rating system that is logical and provides the results and details that everyone involved depends on.
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High-performance Glass at Ryerson University Student Learning Centre
Glass manufacturer: Guardian Industries Corp.
Glass fabricator: Prelco
Contract glazier: Flynn Canada Ltd.
Architects for the Ryerson University Student Learning Centre in Toronto sought to create a striking decorative glass façade that also met stringent energy-efficiency requirements. To balance both goals, designers from Snohetta and Zeidler Partnership Architects combined high-performance glass with digital printing. Read
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