As an industry we’ve seen quite a few impactful developments,
but it could be argued that unitized glazing may be the most important advancement
of them all, especially when it comes to labor and efficiency in the
field. The whole unitizing process is a
game changer and the excellent article by Bethany Stough in the latest Glass
Magazine really helps bring those who are unaware into the light. With finding qualified workers harder and
harder, processes like unitizing take on a larger role for sure. Obviously not every job can use this style of
install, but I have a feeling as time goes on, you will see more and more jobs
that can be unitized, going that way.
Elsewhere…
-- Also in the latest issue of Glass Magazine, I had to pick my
favorite ad of the month and it was a tough one with many great choices,
especially with excellent new ads from past “winners” of mine Cardinal,
Kawneer, and GGI. However this month,
tip of the hat goes to marketing genius Rob Struble of PPG for their “trust”
ad. Smart and eye catching for
sure. Well done Rob and team!
-- Good for the state of Hawaii in passing a mandate that says
the state’s utilities must reach 100% renewable energy by 2045. The law,
effective July 1, sets 30% by 2020, 40% by 2030, and 70% by 2040 interim
targets. You will now see more Net Zero
work there featuring higher performing products including dynamics and
solar. I love it.
-- Speaking of solar, it was good to hear from several people
that the stats I posted last week- specifically that BIPV was a 3 billion
dollar industry were off. I thought so…
nice to get some confirmation.
-- I have really gotten into using the excellent database at www.Esourcebook.net- I suggest you click
that link and “favorite” it as you’ll want to have it when you want to look for
products and services in the industry.
-- Gas prices. You know
I always have to hit it. So while oil
prices are at a historic low, those of us in Michigan and in other parts of the
Midwest are paying 50-75 cents per gallon more this week than last. Why?
Evidently some sort of a refinery issue at ONE of the gas manufacturers. It’s amazing how that industry gets away with
volatile price swings with never a whiff of collusion or really anyone at the
ambulance chasing lawyer level caring.
-- Last this week… Happy/Sad news from the industry… a great
one has moved to a different company outside our typical product lines. The always sharp dressed; never sweating Jay
Phillips has left Guardian Industries to take a new gig as VP of Sales within
the Masonite organization. So while Jay
will be dealing in windows and doors, we probably won’t see much of him on our
side of the tracks anymore and that is too bad.
Jay did a ton for our industry, worked hard, volunteered and cared a
ton. I am thrilled for him as I believe
he’s still on the fast track to continued greatness, but bummed I won’t see him
like I used to. In addition our industry
is down another extremely talented person.
Good luck Jay- we’ll miss ya!
LINKS of the WEEK
-- Count me as one guy who hopes Tom Brady wins his appeal- big
time. I can’t stand Roger Goodell. Anyway, speaking of that, how about the
brutal courtroom art work? Isn’t it time
for cameras? It’s 2015…. We can do it.
-- Somewhere in South Africa there’s an out of work marketing
person after this horrendous ad.
-- Cool story on the Beatles playing Shea Stadium. Love the line in here about them not being
able to even hear themselves play- so they just stopped.
VIDEO of the WEEK
I absolutely love this video. Little guy learning Taekwondo. Good stuff!
3 comments:
Max,
Back in July, the Western States Petroleum Association made the following statement regarding the several billion dollars more that Californians are paying at the pump vs. other US consumers, in spite of low crude prices: :"It is impossible to determine what portion of these costs are profits.The current situation in Southern California, while painful for consumers, is consistent with the increased volatility that has been a feature in California for many years."
In other words, there is so much money coming in that they cannot count it fast enough.
I hope all is well with you and yours!
Thanks, Joe Carlos
So what was the rough consensus on the correct size of the BIPV market?
Thanks for the comments guys.. Joe- what a great reply and surely one to think on! Tom- the consensus really was saying that in reality BIPV is only at 1/3 of what they are saying it is now. That may be too low- so maybe its a bit higher than that- but everyone was adamant it was not near that 3b mark listed. Good to hear from both of you! Thanks!!
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