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Kopp Glass, Inc. announces the launch of Kopp Glass Collectibles, an online store offering glass collectors the unique opportunity to purchase collectible glassware and limited edition decorative items direct from the Kopp factory.
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Kopp Glass, Inc. releases a new virtual catalog of glass specifications for the Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) compatible filter glass product line and Infrared (IR) Transmitting filter solutions including important technical information to…
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