Research Shows Homeowners Want to Buy Windows with Self-Cleaning Glass
1/02- Extensive market research found that windows with SunClean self-cleaning glass to be a popular choice with builders, remodelers and homeowners. Self-cleaning glass was the number one “dream house feature” in a recent survey conducted by Better Homes & Gardens magazine. In a separate PPG-sponsored study, 69 percent of homeowners said they would likely consider windows with self-cleaning glass. These results all suggest that SunClean self-cleaning glass could be the most exciting glass technology to hit the industry in years.
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Accu-Weld Embraces New Manufacturing Methodology
During the 2001 fiscal year Accu-Weld adopted an innovative manufacturing style to improve efficiency and productivity. With the assistance of a special implementation group, Accu-Weld has successfully incorporated the Kaizen Breakthrough Methodology as part of its manufacturing and management philosophy.
Kaizen is a Japanese word meaning “change for the better.” With that concept in mind, Kaizen Breakthrough Methodology centers around helping companies unite management and staff to work together toward eliminating waste, increasing quality and production, improving delivery/lead times and creating better morale.
This new strategy allows us to better serve you by providing the highest-quality products in the most efficient timeframe, and all without passing on any additional costs to you.
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New Tilt-Latch Now Available for Epoch 2300
Bensalem, Pa. – 8/10/01 – The popular Epoch 2300 Series double-hung window received an upgraded tilt-latch mechanism with a recessed tilt-latch for enhanced ease of operation and cleaning.
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Accu-Weld Updates Casement Window Weatherstripping
Bensalem, Pa. – 8/2/01 –Accu-Weld announced that effective September 15, 2001, the color of bulb weatherstripping on its white casement window products will change from black to white weatherstripping for a more blended appearance.
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Accu-Weld Introduces New Balance System
Bensalem, Pa. – 4/1/01 – All of Accu-Weld’s double hung windows are now equipped with a CALDWELL® Quick-Tilt Constant Force Balance System to replace the spiral balance. We incorporated this industry-recognized “constant force” balance system as part of our continued commitment to enhancing Accu-Weld window systems with state-of-the-art technology.
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PPG Licenses Window Manufacturers to Use Intercept Insulating Glass Technology
PITTSBURGH – 1997 – PPG Industries has announced the addition of five window manufacturers as licensees of its proprietary, patented technology for producing energy-efficient "warm edge" Intercept insulating glass units.
PPG now has 47 North American licensees of its technology for producing Intercept insulating glass units for windows and doors. Intercept insulating glass units have a U-shaped thin-metal spacer between the two glass panes that results in better energy performance than standard insulating units, especially around the perimeter, giving them a "warmer edge."
Glass Equipment Development (GED) of Twinsburg, Ohio, is supplying the necessary manufacturing equipment for producing the unique spacers. GED is North America's largest manufacturer of insulating glass equipment and PPG's business partner for Intercept insulating glass unit technology. PPG and GED commercialized the technology in 1992. PPG is a global producer of glass, coatings, chemicals and fiber glass.
Licensed to use PPG's Intercept insulating glass
unit technology are Accu-Weld LLC, Bensalem, Pa.; Acorn Window Systems,
Quincy, Mich.; Jones Paint & Glass, Provo, Utah; Northeast Aluminum
Windows, Philadelphia, and SuperSeal Industries, South Plainfield, N.J.