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Vitro Flat Glass and Vitro Meadville Flat Glass have filed new antidumping and countervailing duty petitions with the United States Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission on float glass products from China and Malaysia. U.S. antidumping laws impose special tariffs to counteract imports sold in the country at less than normal value. #usgnn #usglass

Artificial intelligence (AI) is key to narrowing sustainability shortcomings in the built environment due to financial and operational constraints. According to Donatas Karčiauskas, CEO of Exergio, a developer of AI-based energy performance tools for commercial buildings, existing AI can “democratize energy efficiency, bringing high-level optimization to buildings that would otherwise be left behind.” #usgnn #usglass #sustainability

FreMarq Innovations named Renea Frederick its new CEO. Company officials say Frederick brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the company's operations to her new role. As CEO, she will oversee all aspects of the company's operations, including strategic planning, business development and organizational management. #usgnn #usglass FreMarq Innovations

Şişecam is celebrating 89 years as a glass manufacturer. Based in Turkey, Şişecam was founded in 1935 under the vision of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk as a producer of kerosene lamps and medicine bottles. It employed just 400 workers initially, growing to more than 24,000, representing 35 nationalities. #usgnn #usglass Şişecam

REHAU appointed Robert Koenis as executive vice president of Window Solutions for the North America region. He reports to Carsten Heuer, CEO of REHAU Window Solutions. In his new role, Koenis oversees the business division’s strategic direction and spearheads growth initiatives. #usgnn #usglass REHAU

The wait is over! Registration is officially open for Glass TEXpo™ ’25, the premier gathering for industry leaders, innovators and enthusiasts across the region. The Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio will host the event from May 7 to 8, 2024. #usgnn #usglass #GlassTEXpo

Roto Frank Holding AG held its annual International Trade Press Day in late November in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany. The event began at Roto’s factory with a showcase of some of the company’s latest inventions and developments in automation and ended at nearby Schloss Solitude, an 18th-century castle. The setting was lush, and the mood bright despite economic shadows. #usgnn #usglass Roto North America

London-based CHPK Group launched a new façade design service in response to industry demands for an independent service supported by chartered fire engineers. CHPK officials say the service provides design solutions for remediation projects and new builds. It covers all cladding systems. #usgnn #usglass CHPK Group

The United States General Services Administration awarded a $120 million contract for new energy conservation measures at five facilities in and around Washington, D.C. Several projects will feature energy-saving window replacements from Alpen High-Performance Products. #usgnn #usglass Alpen High Performance Products

Schott announced that Torsten Derr will assume the CEO role on Jan. 1, 2025. He succeeds Frank Heinricht, who led Schott for 11 years before announcing his retirement in late 2024. #usgnn #usglass SCHOTT