13 years ago I decided to start a blog. I wanted a place to vent and educate and be
able to network with others. I launched in 2005 (when blogs were very rare) and
started slowly- but then picked up and started to post every week- usually
48-50 times per year. And now with this
post, I have reached number 700. Yes 700
posts covering subjects from my overall observations of the glass industry
including: NFRC, China, Solar, Acquisitions, Bankruptcies, Trade Shows,
Products, Codes and more. I am amazed
that this has lasted this long! It is
an absolute thrill to run into someone and they note they’ve read my blog. So for those of you read my weekly, or read
me once in every blue moon- thank you. I
truly appreciate the support and I look forward to blogging for many years to
come!
Elsewhere…
-- One of my favorite subjects in those 700 posts was
GlassBuild America. Either previewing
it, commenting on it, or noting during and after the show everyone I was lucky
enough to run into. So on that note, it
makes sense for me to mention that registration for the 2018 show is now open as of the end of last week! So you can
go ahead and get registered and get your hotel and housing taken care of. This show is going to be very strong this
year. The combination of last years
effort being hampered by Irma (people unfortunately unable to attend) and an
incredible line up of exhibitors (tremendous variety and continuing to grow
each day!) means everything from top notch networking to incredible education
and growth opportunities will be there for you September 12-14 in Las Vegas…
-- The Vanceva World of Colors contest… if you have a job that
meets the parameters hurry and get that submission in by April 30th!
-- Speaking of job submissions for great awards… The Glass
Magazine Reader Photo Contest is now open for submissions. Every year the pictures get more interesting
and intense and they are great to show how our industry operates. Check out the link and if you have a greatshot- get it in!
-- So I noted last week I would be watching the latest release
of the Architectural Billings Index closely.
And unfortunately the ratings, while still on the positive side were
shaky compared to previous months and the political adventures with the tariffs
were starting to have an effect. Anxious
is the word the experts are using and it will now bear watching if that anxiety
finally pushes the index down to a negative level across the board next
month.
-- Last this week… The China Glass expo was last week and there
were many from North America in attendance.
I was not since I am not sure if I would be allowed- but that’s another
story for another time. (Those of you
saw me at GlassBuild in 2007 would probably know why) In any case I am curious
to get feedback from those who were there to get a feel for the marketplace
with regards to importing, the tariffs and the overall economic atmosphere.
LINKS of the WEEK
An awful week for flying including the very sad instance on
the Southwest flight where one woman passed away. On that flight the oxygen masks- were a challenge for the passengers. That simply should
not be!
A warthog was running loose in city neighborhoods… in Florida.
Mother nature teams up with the karma police…
VIDEO of the WEEK
I’m too old to understand what Coachella is and who the
Yodle kid is- but evidently they got together this past week and it was awesome…
1 comment:
In case they don't let this get posted on my blog.
700... what a number. I've been doing this for what, close to 8 years I think, still hadn't crossed 200 off as a milestone. Keep it up, Max. You're the gold standard!
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