USGlass Magazine

USGlass magazine stands as the foremost trade publication dedicated exclusively to the architectural glazing sector. Our editorial focus is tailored to meet the specific interests of our readers, covering market trends, emerging technologies, industry best practices, and key events that influence the glazing field. We tackle important topics that affect businesses, such as design advancements, energy efficiency, and navigating a highly competitive market, among other relevant issues. USGlass magazine caters to various segments within the architectural glass and metal industry, which includes manufacturing, fabrication, distribution, and installation. The journey begins with manufacturers who create the raw glass materials. Fabricators enhance these materials by applying heat strengthening for added durability or insulation to improve energy efficiency. Finally, contract glaziers are tasked with installing the completed glazing systems in a wide range of structures, from single-story office buildings to towering high-rises.

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Glass TEXpo™ '25 Returns to Texas with Strong Turnout and Industry Insights

1 week ago | usglassmag.com | Joshua Huff

Texas welcomed the return of Glass TEXpo™ ’25. The biennial event, held at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, opened its doors on Wednesday, May 7, to local, regional and national glass and glazing attendees and exhibitors. The show’s schedule featured several networking activities, including the TGA Jerry Wright Memorial Golf Tournament, Guns & Glazing—Texas Edition, a social cocktail hour and a new-to-the-glass industry party at Holey Moley.
Energy Star Finds Itself in the Crosshairs of Cutbacks. Could It be Saved by a New Address?

1 week ago | usglassmag.com | Drew Vass

News that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star program might be on the chopping block sent shockwaves through the agency Tuesday, after a reorganization plan revealed Friday, May 2, showed the program’s parent division removed from an organizational chart, a source with direct knowledge of the situation told USGNN’s sister publication [DWM]. The same plan surfaced Monday in a presentation, the source said.
Glass TEXpo™ Brings Demos, Education and More

1 week ago | usglassmag.com | Chris Bunn

Glass TEXpo™ is back in San Antonio this week, offering a jam-packed agenda. The show opened with demos, education and its biggest trade show floor yet. AD Blocker Detected We understand that ads can be annoying to website visitors but it helps us provide our content to you at no cost so we'd appreciate it if you would allow our advertising partners to appear in your browser. Thanks!
Photo Slideshow: Glass TEXpo™ Returns to San Antonio

1 week ago | usglassmag.com | Joshua Huff

Glass TEXpo™ ’25 returned to the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio on Wednesday, May 7. The show’s schedule featured several networking activities, including the TGA Jerry Wright Memorial Golf Tournament, Guns & Glazing—Texas Edition, a social cocktail hour and a new-to-the-glass industry party at Holey Moley. Glass TEXpo™ also boasted a trade show floor with more than 160 exhibitors and a diverse rotation of seminars.
View Inc. Reaches $11M Settlement in Securities Class Action

1 week ago | usglassmag.com | Joshua Huff

View Inc. reached an $11 million settlement with investors following a multi-year class action lawsuit that accused the smart glass manufacturer of federal securities law violations after the company’s move to go public in 2021. The judge had previously dismissed the lawsuit in early 2024, but allowed the lead plaintiff, Stadium Capital LLC, to file a third amended complaint in June 2024.
Tariffs Cast Shadow Over Small Business Month Celebrations

1 week ago | usglassmag.com | Joshua Huff

May is Small Business Month, an annual event that recognizes the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs. According to the United States Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses employ around 46% of all workers in the U.S., placing these organizations at the center of the economy. Small businesses are loosely defined as enterprises with fewer than 500 employees.
Glass TEXpo™ 2025 Opens May 7

1 week ago | usglassmag.com | Chris Bunn

Join the industry in San Antonio for Glass TEXpo™! Co-sponsored by the Texas Glass Association, USGlass magazine and USGNN, the two-day event promises learning and education, an exciting trade show and plenty of networking opportunities! AD Blocker Detected We understand that ads can be annoying to website visitors but it helps us provide our content to you at no cost so we'd appreciate it if you would allow our advertising partners to appear in your browser. Thanks!...
Another 128 Jobs Lost as Jeld-Wen Shuts Plant in Oregon

1 week ago | usglassmag.com | Drew Vass

Jeld-Wen Inc. has undergone a string of layoffs in recent months, the latest of which is set to take place in Oregon. The company filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) with the Oregon HECC Office of Workforce Investments on Thursday, May 1, announcing the impending closure of its plant in Chiloquin. The closing will displace 128 workers. According to Katie Lykins, Jeld-Wen’s external communications manager, production will be moved to other facilities.
Vitro Completes $180M Modernization at Meadville Plant

2 weeks ago | usglassmag.com | Joshua Huff

Vitro Architectural Glass installed the third and final LiteSentry Osprey Distortion system at its Meadville, Pennsylvania, plant. The installation finalizes the company’s investment in modernizing and revitalizing the facility. Once a central glass production facility under Pittsburgh Plate Glass ownership, the Meadville plant faced significant challenges during the pandemic, including layoffs and the shutdown of its No. 2 production line.
China’s Relentless Automation Drive Reshapes Global Manufacturing

2 weeks ago | usglassmag.com | Joshua Huff

United States Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that the U.S. glass industry lost almost 40,000 manufacturing jobs from 2000 to 2008, and the number of U.S. glass plants fell from 35 to 21 between 2005 and 2015. Those numbers are no surprise to the U.S. glass industry, which has seen its place in the global market dwindle to around 6% compared to China’s nearly 30%.