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Designed for today’s stringent energy codes, Tubelite Inc. introduces 400TU Series high-performance thermal curtainwall system for medium- and low-rise commercial buildings.
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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has added Diana Hanson, regulatory affairs manager, to its ranks.
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Under the auspices of the Business Academy of Finance, 23 different projects were submitted in four different categories by 21 companies and organizations.
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) today announced its progress toward achieving its 2020 sustainability goals, which are outlined in the company’s 2014 Corporate Sustainability Report that launched today and is now available at www.ppg.com/csr.
New luxury holiday cabins at three woodland sites across the UK have been installed with energy efficient windows and doors and a range of interior glass accessories from GLASSOLUTIONS.
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Glass production traditionally requires considerable energy consumption, which means the industry faces the ongoing challenge of managing the impact of rising energy costs.