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NACC and AGMT Consolidate to form AGMCC

The Architectural Glass and Metal Certification Council (www.agmcc.org) has been formed as an Illinois not-for-profit corporation. Since the early days of the NACC Program (www.naccprogram.com) for Glazing Contractors and through the development of the AGMT program (www.agmtprogram.com) for Glazing Technicians, the vision has been to create an independent and balanced organization with broad industry support to manage or oversee these certification efforts.


KSR from LiSec — carefree glass processing

The KSR plant from LiSEC for grinding glass sheets is a core of the production at Interpane (part of the AGC Group) at the site in Parndorf, Austria. It runs in three-shift operation and produces an average daily rate of nearly 2,000 linear metres.


Bystronic Glass unveils world's largest IG production line

Longer – Heavier – Bigger! The B’JUMBO XXL insulating glass production line from Bystronic glass can be described using these three attributes that were inspired by the motto that was coined by Pierre de Coubertin for the Olympic Games.


You Bet Your Glass: Next up - nanotechnology

Since the accidental invention of glass by Phoenician sailors 7,000 years ago, technological advances over the centuries have resulted in the development of broad sheet glass followed by crown glass, cast glass, drawn sheet glass and finally float glass. The next advancement in glass could soon be upon us in the form of nanotechnology.


The Engineer: All spacers not created equal

I was born and raised here in Canada and there are many things about our country that I’m extremely proud of. But I must admit whenever I hear someone refer to the United States’ Declaration of Independence, part of me wishes that this document was in our history and not theirs.
 
 
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Better balustrades - polyurethane grouts open up new possibilities

Light-flooded spaces and a general airiness in buildings are no longer just a trend in the architectural world, but are increasingly state-of-the-art. » Learn More
 
 
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June 21-23, 2018
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