So I take a week off of blogging and tons of news happens… so let’s get to it! The biggest was the acquisition of Global Security Glazing and Dlubak Specialty Glass by Isoclima. This is massive news because it brings one of the best glass players in the world in Isoclima into the United States. Having their expertise matched with the talented and hungry folks at Global and Dlubak really works well for our space and I am excited for all involved. It is refreshing to see a global player who has not yet made a major mark in North America jump in with both feet and I think it just strengthens our industry as whole. Congrats to all involved and I look forward to seeing how this plays out!
Elsewhere…
-- The “battle for the wall” is really playing out in real time with the proposed design of a dorm at the University of California at Santa Barbara. If you have not followed it, the story is wild- a major dorm with basically no windows. The story background is HERE. The great Andrew Haring went to work on it HERE, the always brilliant Dr. Kayla Natividad had excellent comments HERE, and an interesting interview with the man behind the design HERE. Obviously, I think there’s a TON wrong with the design and there needs to be some serious intervention and education happening here.
Some congrats to go around…
-- To Quaker Window on a great new commercial website. You can find that HERE and once again Josh Wignall just showing his brilliance on the big stage.
-- To Ubiquitous Energy on the launching of their new blog HERE. Well done by Allison Moghaddasi and the team there- I like the start and look forward to more!
-- And they can shoot for being as good as Rick Alexander at Tom Brown Inc. Rick never ever disappoints and this latest one on Silicone Alternatives is huge because being in a supply chain crisis, the more you know about options the better.
-- To my old pal Kirk Johnson on his new position as Chief Operating Officer at Pulp Studios. Kirk doesn’t read this blog, but I don’t hold it against him. Could be the reason why he’s so successful. LOL. Anyway I love seeing my former co-workers do awesome work and Kirk has always been one of the best.
-- Last on the congrats to Viracon for getting a huge honor in the 2021 President’s “E” Award for Exports from the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. The President’s “E” Award is the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. Absolutely awesome and I think it’s all because Cameron Scripture speaks like 5 languages so he’s obviously the one selling all over right?
CONGRATS to all!
-- On my last blog I teased an upcoming podcast- it did not come together but do not fret I do still have things lined up for a few special editions to end the year and I have already lined up some amazing guests for the new year. So many amazing people in our industry and I want to shine the light on as many as I can. HOWEVER I was honored to be a guest on a podcast! The great Jim Evans of Bid Clips had me on his outstanding “Today in Trades” podcast and it was a great experience and Jim brought out some really strong talking points. Check it out!
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-- Time for another list… you know how much I love them. Where are the worlds most “tranquil” cities? How many have you been to? My thoughts below.
1. Bergen, Norway
2. Perth, Australia
3. Reykjavik, Iceland
4. Helsinki, Finland
5. Wellington, New Zealand
6. Zurich, Switzerland
7. Brisbane, Australia
8. Melbourne, Australia
9. Stockholm, Sweden
10. Auckland, New Zealand
11. Oslo, Norway
12. Sydney, Australia
13. Copenhagen, Denmark
14. Tel Aviv, Israel
15. Christchurch, New Zealand
16. Toronto, Canada
17. San Jose, Costa Rica
18. Dallas, USA
19. Houston, USA
20. Washington, D.C., USA
OK someone tell me how DC is tranquil? Also, shouldn’t the traffic is Toronto alone disqualify that area- and I LOVE Toronto and Canada in general. Same thing for Houston and Dallas- the traffic and roads are killers. I guess I have a different feel for tranquil than the author here.
-- Last this week… Thanksgiving in the US is approaching, and this will be the last blog post before that hits… yes I know odd to take off yet another week- but that’s the way the schedule bounced. Those of you who know me know this is my all time favorite holiday… so I am beyond excited. And I want to wish everyone out there a hearty and wonderful holiday and my sincere THANKS for your support. It means a ton! See you again after Turkey Day!
LINKS of the WEEK
-- Gator on the course! I’d let him take the golf ball every time…
-- Love the brilliance that kids can bring
-- Unreal on this one- wasn’t it just like last year that safety trumped school?
PROJECT of the WEEK
So this one I saw on LinkedIn and loved it but way short on info… MG McGrath posted it and all they said was “Installing floor to ceiling glass on a medical project in Virginia” – so if anyone at MG McGrath is reading this OR you supplied material on it- would you mind adding some color in the comments (On the LinkedIn post of this blog would be great) Regardless it’s a project that’s looking good and showing off the greatness of glass!!
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