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The renowned Thorncrown Chapel, which soars 48 feet into the trees and is made from 6,000 panes of glass, has won honors from architectural organizations and has been visited by 5 million people in the past quarter-century.
Three states tried to lure away Mark and Jeanne Bogenrief’s renowned stained-glass business, but the couple said Friday their northwest Iowa roots run too deep to leave.
One of the biggest challenges for collectors of Depression and elegant glass is the lack of labeling."Rarely does the glass have a name or mark," says John Fiore, president of the South Florida Depression Glass Club.
French industrial giant Saint-Gobain said it plans to invest EUR 60 mln in Poland and double the revenue generated by its Polish units to EUR 760 mln over the next five years, Jean Laronze, head of the company's Polish operations, told…
The architect Peter Marino is an expert in making luxury goods look even more luxurious.He covered the ceilings of Barney's flagship Madison Avenue store in 22-karat gold leaf, bathing the premises in a moneyed glow.
A tricky site, very precise specifications and innovative glass processing were challenges facing Pilkington's New Zealand operation at a multi-million-dollar residential project on Auckland's North Shore.
April 22, 2004--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. reported revenues of $634.6 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004 compared to $592.8 million recorded in the prior-year period.
Owens-Illinois, Inc., (NYSE: OI) today reported first quarter 2004 net earnings of $49.0 million, or $0.29 per share (diluted), an increase of $14.6 million, or $0.09 per share, over first quarter 2003 net earnings of $34.4 million, or $0.20 per…
For the first time ever, licensees of Research Frontiers Incorporated, the developer of VaryFast(TM) SPD-Smart(TM) light-control technology used in a variety of products, assembled as an industry in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from April 15-17, 2004…
The architect Peter Marino is an expert in making luxury goods look even more luxurious.He covered the ceilings of Barney's flagship Madison Avenue store in 22-karat gold leaf, bathing the premises in a moneyed glow.
Largan Precision, Taiwan's second-largest manufacturer of optical lenses, has decided to begin producing molded glass aspherical lenses instead of continuing to import from Japan, according to company chairman Scott Lin.
Owens-Illinois, Inc., (NYSE: OI) today announced that its board of directors has declared the quarterly dividend of $0.59375 on each share of the company's $2.375 Convertible Preferred Stock, payable on May 17 to holders of record as of May 1.
The European Commission has given the green light to state aid for a new glass plant operated by company E-glass in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
Anchor Glass Container Corporation (AGCC) announced today that it will release its results for the first quarter of 2004 after market close on Wednesday, May 5, 2004, and will hold a conference call the following day, Thursday, May 6, at 8:30 a.m.
The chief IOC overseer of the Athens Games believes the roof on the main Olympic stadium will be finished before a June deadline.
Upon approval at the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on March 30, 2004, Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. (AGC, Headquarters: Tokyo) revamped its management team and established a new structure under Masahiro Kadomatsu, who was recently appointed to…
W&W Glass, LLC, the North American Distributor of Pilkington Planar Systems, announced today the formation of a new division, W&W Engineering.
Visteon Corporation has started to deliver to PSA Peugeot Citroen a complete heating and ventilation system (HVAC), an electronic control module for climate unit, air conditioning hoses, and door panel and trim assemblies for the new Peugeot 407…
Vitrocrisa Comercial, S. de R.L. de C.V. announced today that it has secured a credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of US$75 million, refinancing approximately 90% of its debt through the transaction.
A Canadian company plans to reopen a glass plant in Weston, thanks in part to a state loan guarantee approved Thursday.Capredoni LLC, formed by Capredoni Crystal Inc. of St.
Mark Borchin, who has headed ABC Auto Glass since 1987, has brought his call center from Sacramento to Jackson and expanded his business to offer glass repair at homes and businesses in addition to vehicles.
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) is in position to grow because the company took quick action during the recession to enable the global manufacturer of coatings, glass, fiber glass and chemicals to generate growth as the economy rebounds, said Raymond W.
The Board of Directors of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. announced it has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share, payable May 19, 2004 to shareholders of record May 5, 2004.
The Board of Directors of Visteon Corporation (has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share on the company's common stock.
The home of British democracy changes for ever today as work begins on a massive bullet- and blast-proof bubble to shield MPs from al-Qaeda terrorists.