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PPG Industries Inc. Chairman Raymond W. LeBoeuf received a nearly 8 percent increase in his base salary in 2003, plus an increased bonus and a substantial hike in other compensation.
Along with a host of other auto-ancillary companies, Asahi India too has been a beneficiary of the increase in automobile production.
Glass recycler Rockware Glass received a visit from Prince Andrew at its Knottingley plant in West Yorkshire yesterday. The purpose of the Duke of York's visit was to congratulate Rockware on gaining the 2003 Queen's Award for Enterprise:…
ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minneapolis-based damaged vehicle repair company, announced today the opening of their ninth repair center in Colorado.
PPG Industries has announced two management assignments.Reg Norton, director of global manufacturing and supply chain for PPG's automotive refinish business unit, has been appointed global director, environment, health and safety, effective…
Bellapart Engineering of Olot, Girona (Spain) developed a new, patented fixation system for the landmark flat laminated glass roof of 3,000m2 containing SentryGlas® Plus at Endesa's new headquarters in Madrid.
Jim and Leora Leasure are addicted to Depression glass. The couple, married nearly 40 years, has been collecting pieces of the antique glass for 22 years.
For the sixth consecutive year, the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is contributing $4 million to Ontario municipalities that collect glass alcoholic beverage containers in the “Blue Box” recycling systems.The Town of Fort Frances is getting…
PPG Aerospace - PRC-DeSoto, the aerospace unit of PPG Industries, recently signed a contract with Dallas-based Groco Specialty Coatings to be an exclusive distributor of its TRANSSEAL® temporary protective coatings, coatings removers and dyes to…
Two art classes are being offered by the continuing education office at the University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac.
Dr. Daniel R. Stewart, former vice president of corporate staff and director of glass and ceramic technology at Owens-Illinois, Inc., who owned a company that makes products to handle hot glass, died Monday in the Manor at Perrysburg.
Brunei Darussalam may have its own float-glass and micro-glass beads manufacturing plant by the year 2007. This was revealed when Hamidjojo Development Sdn Bhd unveiled the results of a feasibility study on the project at the Sheraton Utama Hotel…
Visteon Corporation today announced the pricing of $450 million notes due 2014. The offering of notes is expected to close on March 10, 2004 and is subject to various terms and conditions.
A two-story glass atrium lobby topped with a crown design will be the focal point of a new county building that promises to be functional and pleasing to the eye.
Texting with 027 helps Asset Management Network Ltd (AMN) deliver a fast, 24/7 window repair service for customers of insurance giant IAG New Zealand Limited (which trades under the State and NZI brands in New Zealand).
Trading update fourth quarter 2003Fourth quarter consolidated sales for Bekaert were in line with expectations. Due to the price increases of wire rod, Bekaert’s most important raw material, operating margins came under increased pressure.
PPG Industries' fiber glass business is collaborating with other leaders in glass manufacturing and affiliated organizations on two projects funded by the U.S.
Two glass panels that line the elevated walkways at Carlisle’s new £87 million Cumberland Infirmary have shattered, raining splinters down on to the atrium below.
Applied Films Corporation announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the In-line Systems division of Helix Technology, Inc., Taiwan (the "In-line Division"), in a transaction that includes both cash and Applied Films common…
Two innovations from Visteon Corporation's expansive product portfolio received industry attention when the 2004 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Supplier's Contribution to Excellence) Award committee announced its finalist and…
Southwall Technologies Inc., a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of thin-film coatings for the electronic display, automotive glass and architectural markets, announced today that it has signed a new two-year agreement with Saint-Gobain…
“The Point” is a new 9 storey building in London’s current construction hot-spot – Paddington Basin.
Visteon Corporation announced that it has commenced a cash tender offer for up to $250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 7.95% Notes due 2005.
Shoals businesses say mobile automobile glass installers make for 'unfair competition'Dale Tapp said he hoped to one day pass his business down to his son, Derrick.
The Caithness Glass factory shop in Oban has closed in a shock move. Contractors received orders to move its contents two days before staff were told about the decision.