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Metalcrafters expands to architectural glass
Officials from vehicle glass maker Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters Inc., Fountain Valley, Calif., announced the company will begin manufacturing products for the architectural segment, according to a Nov. 8 company release.
“The idea is a simple and a natural transition for us,” said George Gaffoglio, CEO, in the release. “We have the resources and hope to execute our projects with the assistance of innovative architects with unique visions.” … read more
Glaston secures $11.7 million order
Finland’s Glaston received a One-Stop-Partner package deal worth $11.7 million, according to a Nov. 9 release. The One-Stop-Partner deliveries include pre-processing machinery, safety glass machinery and production management systems from Glaston companies such as Albat + Wirsam Software AG, Germany, Bavelloni, Italy, and Tamglass, Finland … read more
Flat glass recycling opportunities increase in the United Kingdom
The Environmental Agency and the Waste & Resources Action Programme of the United Kingdom will reduce the permit requirements for handling and using waste glass materials, according to a report on the Materials Handling World Web site Nov. 7.
The flat glass Quality Protocol will aid the recycling of the 6.6 million windows replaced each year in the country. The process of recycling flat glass consumes 75 percent less energy than is used to produce flat glass from raw materials ... read more
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