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Philippines pushes consumer education on flat glass at expo
The Department of Trade and Industry of the Philippines organized the Consumer Welfare and Product Safety and Quality Standards exhibition to educate consumers about the importance of quality on products including flat glass, according to an Oct. 17 article from The Business Inquirer in the Philippines. The expo, held Oct. 11-14, displayed about 80 products that meet the Philippine National Standard … read more
Craftsman Fabricated Glass acquires license from Research Frontiers
Research Frontiers Inc. of Woodbury, N.Y., issued a manufacturing license to Craftsman Fabricated Glass Ltd. of Houston to make SPD-Smart laminated glass and plastic products with an SPD light-controlled film, according to an Oct. 18 Research Frontiers press release. Research Frontiers’ SPD light-controlled film allows users to control and rapidly change the amount of light coming through the film.
The license allows Craftsman to produce glass and plastic panels for SPD-Smart windows, skylights, sunroofs, partitions, light tubes and other products, according to the release … read more
New York sees nonresidential building boom
New York City will spend $83 billion on new construction in the next three years on apartments, offices and high-profile projects such as the World Trade Center redevelopment site, according to an Oct. 16 Newsday article. Spending on commercial buildings, schools and hospitals has doubled since 2005, according to the article … read more
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