Vitro Architectural Glass, formerly PPG Glass, announced organizational updates to its marketing and innovation division. Those moving to new or expanded roles include Wendy Carroll, Fernando Diez, Emily Losego and Robert Struble. “It’s my honor to announce these well-deserved promotions,” says Martin Bracamonte, vice president of marketing and innovation. “Led by this dream team of […]

Vitro Architectural Glass announced that Joe Sennese passed away on Nov. 7, 2022, at the age of 55 following a long battle with cancer. Sennese joined Vitro in 2005 as an architect representative. He quickly rose in the ranks becoming a national architectural manager, director of architectural development and manager of product sales and business […]

A glass leak at Vitro Architectural Glass’ Wichita Falls, Texas, plant on Sunday afternoon injured multiple people. According to Vitro, the line number two furnace developed a leak that caused hot, molten glass to escape from the vessel. Multiple agencies were deployed to the scene to help seal the leak. Six employees who were injured […]

An employee contracted by Vitro Architectural Glass died Saturday night in Wichita Falls, Texas, after she was run over by a forklift. The Wichita County Sheriff’s Office said that 31-year-old Kimberly Wright passed away after arriving at the emergency room following an industrial accident involving a forklift. “We are deeply saddened to report that on […]

The combination of material cost increases, supply chain disruptions, and other economic pressures has forced companies throughout the globe to raise prices. These volatile factors have also impacted the fenestration and glass industries, which have seen companies such as Guardian Glass announce price increases and surcharges. Guardian is not alone, as other suppliers issued price increases, including […]

Despite 2021 being a year of online meetings and missed connections with colleagues in person, the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) succeeded in laying the groundwork for new and improved programs, engaged members, and increased dialogue within the industry. As plans develop for more in-person meetings, as well as continued online meetings, now is a […]

Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) announced it has reached an agreement with LandGlass and VIG Technologies to sell their tempered vacuum insulating glass (VIG) products in North America. “LandGlass and their LandVac brand uses the world’s best VIG technology, so their products are a natural fit in Vitro’s already expansive and trusted product portfolio,” […]

Vitro Architectural Glass, formerly PPG Glass, donated Solarban® 70 solar control, low-E glass, to Weber State University’s (WSU’s) team that won first place in the energy performance contest of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon® 2020 Build Challenge. In addition to winning the energy performance contest, the WSU team’s project – now a 2,540 […]

Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) has appointed Mike Laraia to senior account manager for the company’s residential/specialty (RESP) glass business segment. Laraia has more than 25 years of experience in multiple product segments, including mirror glass and coatings. He will use this experience to offer sales and support to residential and specialty customers in […]

The Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) began its 2020 Virtual Fall Conference with a focus on the economy. Keynote speaker Dr. Chris Kuehl, managing director at Armada Corp. Intelligence, presented “Are We There Yet? Will 2021 Be Better than This Mess?” Kuehl began his session by explaining how unclear data is surrounding the COVID-19 […]