Katy Devlin

2 months ago | glassmagazine.com | Katy Devlin

Starting with the next edition of Glass Magazine, the Editor’s Notes will feature a new, yet very familiar, voice as Norah Dick, our longtime senior editor, officially steps into the role of editor. Norah has been with Glass Magazine and its publisher, the National Glass Association, for eight years. In that time, she has proven herself to be a quick study in glass, embracing the complexities of the glass industry and working hard to provide the content companies need.

Jan 5, 2025 | glassmagazine.com | Katy Devlin

With contributions from Norah Dick and Rachel VitelloAbove: Buildings account for approximately 40% of the total energy use in the U.S. Improving facade performance can reduce building energy consumption. Pictured is the Marion Fire Station in Marion, Iowa, designed by OPN Architects, with low-emissivity glass from Vitro to maximize daylighting and thermal performance. Photo courtesy of Vitro.

Jan 5, 2025 | glassmagazine.com | Katy Devlin

2025 marks the 75th anniversary of Glass Magazine. For an impressive three-quarters of a century, the publication that was founded in 1950 as the Glass Dealer, the official newsletter of the National Glass Dealers Association, now the National Glass Association, has been a source of essential industry education and news for the glass and glazing industry.

Nov 13, 2024 | glassmagazine.com | Katy Devlin

Glass Magazine’s Katy Devlin sat down with Ric Schmidt, president of Viprotron at GlassBuild’s podcast studio to talk through what customers want from the company’s glass scanners, how the company is preparing for the next five years and what manufacturers need to know about AI. Ensuring quality goes beyond ROISchmidt stressed the importance of reputation in the glass industry when speaking about why ensuring quality is critical. “In the glass industry, the raw materials we’re using are flawed.

Nov 4, 2024 | glassmagazine.com | Katy Devlin

From Sept. 30-Oct. 2, more than 9,400 glass and fenestration industry professionals descended on Dallas for the largest GlassBuild America in 16 years. I attended 10-plus hours of educational programming, toured the exhibit floor with over 500 exhibitors, and spoke to hundreds of industry leaders and stakeholders. Below are a few top takeaways on the state of the market based on my time in Dallas. For more, check out the Glass Magazine recap. GlassBuild TakeawaysThe show floor was bustling.