How to Plan Your First Glass Handling Equipment Upgrade
This guide walks you through the entire process step‑by‑step for planning your first glass handling equipment upgrade.
Top Workflow Bottlenecks in Window Fabrication—And How to Fix Them
For most fabrication shops, even small inefficiencies can ripple across the entire production line, slowing output, increasing labor costs, and creating unnecessary safety risks. The good news is that most workflow bottlenecks are predictable, preventable, and solvable with the right equipment and layout strategy.
ROI of Glass Handling Equipment: Cost–Benefit Guide
Investing in the right glass handling equipment can completely change the economics of a glass fabrication or window manufacturing shop. The right racks, dollies, conveyors, and vacuum lifters don’t just make production smoother, they reduce labor costs, minimize waste, and…
Market Leaders in Insulated Glass Manufacturing
The global insulating glass units (IGU) market was estimated at 66.5 billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow from 70.5 billion in 2025 to 135 billion by 2034. The IGU market is highly competitive, with companies setting themselves…
Breaking Down Extrusions: What They Are and How They’re Made
Extrusions are critical components in the manufacturing of windows, doors, curtain walls, storefronts, and a wide range of other products across industries. Whether made from aluminum, PVC, or vinyl, extrusions provide strength, durability, and design flexibility. These materials are shaped…
Turning Abandoned Government Buildings into Affordable Housing: A Window of Opportunity for the Fenestration Industry
As discussions around the housing crisis intensify, governments at every level aresearching for creative and cost-effective ways to deliver affordable housing. Oneincreasingly discussed solution is repurposing abandoned government buildings—oldcourthouses, shuttered schools, disused post offices—into residential units ordemolishing them to build…
OSHA Noise Reduction Rules and Safety Gear Laws Every Fenestration Manufacturer Should Know
In fenestration manufacturing, the hum of saws, drills, and air compressors is a constant. But while production must stay loud to stay efficient, failing to manage noise levels and enforce proper safety protocols can cost far more than just hearing—it…
OSHA 2025 Material Handling Guidelines: Pushing, Pulling and Lifting
In 2025, OSHA is expected to strengthen their existing material handling standards. There will be an emphasis on ergonomics, hazard communication and equipment safety. How much can your employees safely lift, push, or pull and are there any OSHA material…
How is Glass Made?
The Pilkington Process Glass is made from melting sand into a liquid. You won’t see that happening at your local beach though. Sand melts into a liquid state at around 1700˚ C (or 30390˚ F)! In a commercial glass plant,…
Fenestration Industry: Windows and Doors
The classic definition of fenestration refers to the design, construction and placement of windows and doors in a building. The term has grown over the years to include both indoor and outdoor windows, doors, skylights and any other opening designed…