A pretty significant story hit last week but yet seemingly
did not get much traction outside of its home market. A bankrupt solar manufacturer (based in
Pennsylvania) won a 27 million dollar judgment against a Chinese company that
reneged on a pretty crucial deal. The
story is pretty fascinating in that the bankrupt company had a chance to
properly reorganize if the Chinese company did not run from their deal. A good accounting of the story is HERE. The insight from this is being careful with
who you are dealing with, especially when there’s so much at stake. And because of the foreign entities in this
deal, who knows if the judgment will ever be paid. In the end the shame was the solar
manufacturer was actually being extremely responsible and trying to do the
right thing, only to be thwarted by a company who at least according to the
court of law did not come through on its commitment.
Elsewhere…
-- Can you believe its August?
My goodness this year is just flying by.
Wow.
-- I was alerted to an article via the excellent Twitter feed
of Conners Sales Group (@ConnersSales) that the Pittsburgh Convention Center
has been upgraded from a Gold LEED Building to a Platinum LEED Building. The structure was certified Gold in
2003. The story did not explain how or
why this structure made the jump. For me
that’s a new one. And I’d love to see
how some of these buildings that were certified Gold and Platinum years ago
look now with true energy targets (vs. results) to see if they really are that
great. I guess anyone who reads this
knows I am not a fan of LEED, and its things like this that continue to make me
question the way they do things. If
someone has the insight on why and how this happens and why it’s not a
mainstream thing please e mail me- I’d love to know and share.
-- The “Bird Glass” issue at the new Viking Stadium has gotten
pretty newsworthy. When you have heavy hitters like the New York Times and Katy
Devlin both weighing in on it, you know it’s big. My thoughts?
It’s a PR job by the Audubon group to get their name in the paper and
get more donations/support. Why else go
public? The stadium is still a while
away from being built and I am sure with more discussion and dialogue a
compromise could be worked out. But by
coming out the way it did- to me it smacked of a powerplay to try and get the
public to shame the builder into it. If
this was closer to “go” time, I could see it, but it’s my guess that
discussions were probably not that far along and this got used as a chance to
hit the news. Maybe I’m wrong… but just
a feeling. Oh and in the end, I do
believe that a compromise will happen. (And
note- I do know we have great bird glass technology in this industry and want
to see it used, just not thrilled with the way this one came down)
-- So last this week more GlassBuild America talk. I have to admit, being associated with the
show gives me a unique perspective on it and also makes my biased… but I am
what I am… so here goes… Right now I am
as excited as I have ever been about the event.
I am hearing that pre registration numbers are awesome and I know from
talking to various folks around the industry that more are attending than they
have in the past. And people are coming
with significant plans, either to find products, services, people or
information that will help them in what is now becoming a healthy market. At the end of the day this show is OUR
show. It’s an event that is difference
maker when it comes to your business and your career (it’s how most reps find
new lines as an example) It’s the biggest and most impressive show you can
attend in North America and it’s the one event where you can network, learn,
find new products and services AND do business at all levels all in one
place. So I think this year if you are
not going you will not only be missing something epic, you will be in the
minority for sure.
LINKS of the WEEK
-- Get ready to use your phone to open your hotel door… I’m not
sure I like this...
-- I don’t get people some times.. if you see a lion in a cage, are you really
going to stick your hand in???
-- Great… another computer related issue to worry about…
VIDEO of the WEEK
I don’t really understand Rugby…. But this clip is fun to
watch for the pure action of a steamrolling run and hit. I would bet the NFL is probably already
calling the guy who did the steamrolling!
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