A lot of news came out of the Annual Conference recently
held in California. Glass Magazine will
have in-depth breakdowns of everything, but just a quick take from me on one of
the happenings. Dr. Tom Culp (best in
the business) reiterated what he covered at BEC with regards to more stringent
energy codes coming down the path. If
you are in the IGU business and not paying attention to these moves you are
doing yourself a massive disservice… Get up to speed. Because of this movement I also think products like dynamics
and VIG will start to really become enticing on the commercial side to work
within that world. Also I mentioned last
week on the California GWP but still don’t have my information settled- I will
post on that as soon as I do!
Elsewhere….
-- I have noted here a few times that there’s been some soft
spots in the marketplace to start 2018 and interestingly enough some of the
latest data out backs that up. And this report does also note that the other metrics we all follow are still tracking
positive but the issue is in the current time period. I think the weather had a different effect
this year vs. the past (more severe and compacted time frames) and that is a
big player in the process. There is
nothing worrisome overall- the softness is minor even with the numbers listed
and there’s still a very positive foundation and backlog out there. Still some who thought they were losing their
minds because business was a bit off now at least have something to point to.
-- I was really excited to see the Houston Area Glass Association announcements on their scholarship program for a few reasons. One I love these active local associations
like HAGA, The Texas Glass Association, Colorado Contract Glaziers Association,
Washington Glass Association and many others… they work hard for their local
glass and glazing community and they deserve your support! I also loved seeing that my old friend David
Ozment from Binswanger Glass mentioned with his son winning one of the
awards. Obviously the good guy genes run
deep in that family!
-- As I have written here before I love the “Flip or Flop”
shows but I continue to be driven crazy on the estimates on the repairs. Just watched an episode on the Vegas edition where
they re-did a bathroom completely- and put in a massive, oversized heavy shower
enclosure. They also put in new sinks,
hardware, tiles everywhere- and the estimate was laughably low. I must be missing something… anyone with
insight please let me know- and I’ll even keep it private if need be. Plus my wife will love you because she’ll
enjoy the show more without me yelling at the TV every time the ultra low
estimate comes on the screen…
-- Speaking of those shows- I am starting to see more
advertisements from glass related players- the latest being a very cool
commercial from Pella. I know they don’t
play in the commercial realm but slickly produced ads are always nice to show
our industry off.
-- Last this week… and lets end with absolutely wonderful news
about George Sultage of Vitro. I had
noted on here several months ago that George was in a heck of a battle and I am
thrilled to report he is doing great AND now back to work (from home to
start) This is awesome and I look
forward to seeing George at GlassBuild hopefully or somewhere else down the
line!
LINKS of the WEEK
Its prom season so lots of looks to comment on… this one is interesting- not traditional but I’m not freaked out by it
VIDEO of the WEEK
A guy like Bill Maher can be polarizing but I have to say he’s
been pretty interesting lately on the common sense takes… this is one hits that
tone for me.
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