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The worldwide raw materials shortage continues to plague several critical industries including lumber, metal, glass, and even sand. While this affects float manufacturers, and also fabricators such as Dillmeier Glass Company, it begins early in the manufacturing process: Sand is one of the primary ingredients used to create and manufacture glass.

According to a United Nations report “Sand and Sustainability: Finding new solutions for environmental governance of global sand resources,” current sand usage is exceeding the rate at which it’s being produced. Caused by several circumstances, the current building boom is the chief contributor. 

Editor’s Note: This blog post was originally published in November 2017 and has been revised to reflect industry updates.

When it comes to the retail industry, it’s of paramount importance to promote and sell as much high-quality merchandise as possible through effective marketing and social media campaigns, and helpful display strategies. These methods bring more potential customers in the door, while also maintaining loyalty and engagement.

As retail enters a new era following novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic closures and restrictions, the industry is also reinventing itself with new design trends and layouts to promote in-store engagement.

According to the “Store Design & Experience Benchmark Survey” produced by online retail industry publication Retail Touch Points, 71 percent of retailers note design, store planning, and visual components of retail are “somewhat more, or much more important compared to two years ago.”

Designed to foster intra-office communication while still maintaining privacy and design aesthetics, frameless glass walls promote natural light and control sound, among other benefits. They’re also customizable to fit your company’s specific needs. 

Easily implemented within offices or other collaborative spaces, frameless glass walls can help enhance productivity and are extremely versatile. They can easily cultivate a clean, minimalist appearance within pre-existing office designs and floor plans throughout various industries.

SYNOPSIS: Michael Moore, owner of Synergy Business Environments, with locations in Nashville and Knoxville, Tenn., discusses how the fabricator rescued a key project—saving time, money, and resources.  

Glass markerboards are designed to increase employee productivity, collaboration, and information sharing within various industries.

With more and more organizations and academic institutions remotely conducting training, meetings, conferences, and instructional courses due to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, glass markerboards are even more critical.

Valued at $115.8 billion in 2019, the worldwide flat glass market is expected to increase 7.3 percent throughout the next six years, according to business consulting firm Grand View Research.

Growth drivers include North American construction sectors and other expansions, and consumer and green energy applications. Tempered glass dominated last year, with a 28.9 percent market share. 

When seeking an experienced glass fabricator, it’s best to partner with a company meeting all of your project goals—regardless of lead times, customizations, and shipping processes. 

This can be the difference between retaining or losing clients. 

Glass railings are easy to install and clean, while providing strength, versatility and unobstructed views. Utilized for both interior and exterior spaces, they increase natural light and transparency, while also adhering to privacy.    

Glass gives character and style to any project, especially within hotels, restaurants, office buildings, atriums, and sports venues.

SYNOPSIS: John Connor, founder of Pruiba, an installer based in Coconut Creek, Fla., discusses the many successes he’s experienced when using Dillmeier Glass Company for modular wall installations—regardless of location, project, and challenge.