Category: #fabrication
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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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Rokbak Expands Product Management Team in August 2025
At Rokbak, every articulated dump truck (ADT) that leaves the Motherwell factory in Scotland is the result of decades of dedicated engineering, hands-on testing and continuous feedback from operators. This is something Rokbak’s newest product manager Graeme Blake has experienced firsthand, having started his career on the factory floor before moving into fabrication and testing roles,…
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Rokbak Expands Product Management Team in August 2025
At Rokbak, every articulated dump truck (ADT) that leaves the Motherwell factory in Scotland is the result of decades of dedicated engineering, hands-on testing and continuous feedback from operators. This is something Rokbak’s newest product manager Graeme Blake has experienced firsthand, having started his career on the factory floor before moving into fabrication and testing roles,…
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NGA to Launch New Fabricator Event in 2026
The National Glass Association (NGA) has announced it will launch the NGA Glass Fabricator Conference™ April 26-29, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in downtown Chicago, IL. This is based on feedback received from its members and the industry, desiring an event that draws even greater fabricator participation, features new training opportunities, and fosters connection…
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FGIA Updates Aluminum Finish Care, Cleaning Guidelines
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released an updated specification outlining methods, equipment and materials applicable for cleaning architecturally finished aluminum after construction and for subsequent periodic maintenance. AAMA 609 and 610-25, Cleaning and Maintenance Guide for Architecturally Finished Aluminum, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last…