One of Bent Glass Design’s most familiar faces in its Hatboro factory is that of Paul Pich. For 29 years, Paul has been a major contributor to the day-to-day operation of the company. According to Plant Manager Wendi Helms, “Paul can do it all. He ran the ovens, laminated, insulated, and he generously shares his knowledge with… Read more »
Category: Insulated Glass
Measuring Bent Glass
When you are describing a piece of flat glass, it comes down to three dimensions—the thickness, the length, and the width. With bent glass, the thickness is easy to specify, but it gets more complicated to specify the dimensions related to shape. Here are the terms that you will need to specify when describing bent… Read more »
Glass Display Cases Entice Shoppers
Let’s face it, shoppers want to see what they are buying when it comes to food. Glass is hygienic, attractive, and easy to clean—attributes that enhance the shopping experience. RPI Industries, located in Medford, New Jersey, have over 30-years’ experience manufacturing refrigerated and non-refrigerated glass cases for the hospitality and food service markets. Standard or… Read more »
Reducing Solar Heat Gain with Laminated Glass
When architects and construction companies set out to build energy-efficient buildings, their choice of windows is one of the most important decisions they can make. When builders skimp on glass, it can cost companies thousands of dollars in added energy costs each year. That’s why we use insulating glass to control heat loss in our… Read more »
Laminated vs Insulating Glass
Laminated glass and insulating glass can be great for many types of projects. If you have an upcoming project with glass, you may want to take a look at some differences between these two types of glasses, so that you can decide which type is best for your upcoming project. Laminated Glass Laminated glass is… Read more »
The Importance of Natural Light in a Workplace
During the course of our lives, we spend a lot of time at work. When we spend eight hours in one place, we want to make it as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. We need comfy chairs, good coffee, and of course, a nice dose of natural light. No one wants to feel like they… Read more »
Solar Energy Company Develops Innovative Photovoltaic Glass
When architects and construction companies set out to build energy-efficient buildings, their choice of windows is one of the most important decisions they can make. When builders skimp on glass, it can cost companies thousands of dollars in added energy costs each year. That’s why we use insulating laminated glass in our exterior window designs…. Read more »
Let the Sun Shine in With Custom Bent Glass
Did you know that psychological studies have found that people are more productive when exposed to natural light during their workdays? According to researchers in the Interdepartmental Neuroscience program at Northwestern University, employees who are regularly exposed to natural sunlight report that they sleep better at night, and experience fewer distractions and disturbances throughout the… Read more »