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Tubelite Inc. has promoted Craig Tyson to director of operations for Reed City, Michigan, and Steve Jaskolski to director of operations for Walker, Michigan.
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ALED Daylight technology developed by the smart glass technology company was recognised as a trend-setting innovation for glass as a source of light at the award ceremony in Munich.
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Online registration is now available for the Glass Association of North America's Building Envelope Conference, happening Feb. 21 - 23 in Las Vegas.
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