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Carl F Groupco’s CRM function is supported by Cherelle Gloster who takes the new position of CRM Co-ordinator for the hardware distribution company.

Wausau Window and Wall Systems has named Chris Bushman as an engineering manager, Michael Opela, P.E., as a structural engineering manager, and Greg Guillickson, P.

Joseph M. Harary, President and CEO of Research Frontiers will be giving the keynote address on Smart Glass as part of the 2014 IDTechEx Energy Harvesting and Storage Europe Conference in Berlin, Germany from April 1-2.

Following the success of Carl F Groupco’s display at the inaugural FIT Show, the 2014 event will be the launch platform for a number of new products supplied by the established hardware distributor.

The OMA designed Rothschild Investment Bank HQ in New Court is a sophisticated addition to the London skyline.

Sometimes in life or in business things happen that make you say to yourself “…well, that makes sense”.

Smart glass is widening its applications from conventional architectural (commercial and residential) to automotive, aviation, rail and marine, etc.

Elm Park is a mixed-use development in South Dublin – an impressive and strikingly modern structure combining natural timber, steel and glass.

Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets has published a new report, “Smart Glass Opportunities in the Automotive Industry – 2014” covering the market for smart glass in the automotive sector.

Smartglass technology offers Architects and Interior Designers a completely new way to define commercial office space.

Anticipating customers’ needs, Technoform Bautec North America, Inc. has increased capacity by 29% to meet growing demand for its polyamide thermal insulating strips.

SUMMARY - This report provides an in-depth analysis of the worldwide market for smart glass used in cars and trucks identifying the main opportunities that smart glass presents for glass and coatings makers as well as for the car firms themselves.

Smart glass is a portfolio of new technologies which are based on new achievements in material science, demands on energy efficiency and comfort and smart building automation requirements and are reaching a new momentum.

Spring 2014 offers from March 26-29 one of the world’s leading trade shows for the glass and glazing industry: fensterbau/frontale in Nuremberg, Germany.

March 2014 will offer one of the world’s leading trade shows for the glass and glazing industry: fensterbau/frontale in Nuremberg, Germany.

On exhibit at the 2014 International Builders Show (IBS), Kolbe's new VistaLuxe(TM) Collection features multiple design styles that highlight the warmth of wood and expansive glass views with energy-efficient performance.

Kolbe has added 13 mica finishes, expanding VistaLuxe(TM) Collection and Ultra Series products’ color choices. These new colors broaden the palette for commercial and residential projects, whether new construction or renovation.

Summary: This report provides an in-depth analysis of the worldwide market for smart glass used in cars and trucks identifying the main opportunities that smart glass presents for glass and coatings makers as well as for the car firms themselves.

The ENERGY STAR(R) Most Efficient 2014 designation recognizes Kolbe’s windows among the most efficient products that qualify for the ENERGY STAR program.

To support its customers with tools and information to prepare for ENERGY STAR® Version 6.0 product specifications for qualified windows, doors and skylights, Quanex Building Products has launched its resource center at www.quanex.com/energystar.

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has published two updated standards for rigid thermoplastic cellulosic composite profiles.

Hardware distributor Carl F Groupco reports that a consistently popular product range, particularly for school refurbishments, is the Caldwell folding opener series which gives secure, controlled opening for low and high level windows.

Serving the luxury estate market throughout the United States, Point Five Windows and Doors focuses on highly customized products for unique, project-specific solutions.

Smart glass is defined in different ways by different sources. In essence it is glass—for windows, displays, etc.—to which “smarts” have been added, either by coating or laminating some smart material or by embedding sensors or other electronics.