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 […]

GlassCon Global VE-Glass Expo VE is giving attendees and exhibitors a chance to interact virtually in ways they haven’t been able to during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s also providing plenty of relevant industry educational seminars and networking events. The first day of the show included educational tracks, with a variety of sessions, and live Q&A […]

Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) has appointed Martin Bracamonte to the newly created post of vice president of marketing and innovation. In his new role, Bracamonte will oversee marketing efforts for Vitro Glass throughout the U.S. and Canada while also leading a range of value creation efforts across all aspects of the business. He […]

Patrick Kenny, vice president of marketing for Vitro Architectural Glass, has been a pioneer throughout his 40-year career in the glass industry. He’s led new departments and taken on roles that didn’t exist previously. After spending his entire career with PPG and, later, Vitro Architectural Glass after PPG sold its flat glass division, Kenny plans […]

Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) has named Martin Bracamonte vice president of operations. In his new post, Bracamonte will oversee operations for four U.S. plants operated by Vitro Glass in Carlisle, Pa.; Wichita Falls, Texas; Fresno, Calif.; and Salem, Ore. His primary responsibilities will include increasing operational efficiencies, production output, product quality and overall […]

Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) has named Dan Stipetich sales director for the eastern region, where he will lead a team of commercial account managers in the Eastern U.S. serving the commercial construction industry. Stipetich joined Vitro Glass in 2016 as senior account manager for the southeastern region. Prior to his time with Vitro […]

Vitro Architectural Glass, formerly PPG Glass, has changed the name of its Solarban 70XL solar control low-emissivity (low-E) glass by dropping the “XL” and calling it simply Solarban 70 glass. Robert J. Struble, Vitro Architectural Glass manager of brand and communications, emphasized that, despite the name change, there have been no changes to the glass […]

Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) has appointed Nathan McKenna to segment marketing manager. In his new position, McKenna will provide marketing support for Vitro Glass’s residential, commercial and specialty divisions. He also will oversee the company’s marketing plans and support its architectural teams throughout the U.S. and Canada. McKenna joined Vitro Glass in 2015 […]

Paul Bush, Patrick J. Kenny and Mark Seeton have all been appointed to vice president positions at Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass). As vice president of quality and technical services, Bush will be responsible for product quality and quality processes, and for providing technical support and guidance to Vitro Glass customers and field sales […]