Vitro Architectural Glass announced it will temporarily halt work on one of its raw-glass production lines in Carlisle, Pa., to revamp operations. According to a Vitro statement, the line (Line One) will be configured to produce glass for First Solar, a U.S.-based manufacturer of solar panels. Vitro officials say the pause will begin in the […]

Vitro announced that its board of directors has approved the construction of a third float furnace at the company’s García plant near Monterrey, Mexico. The approximately $120 million investment will allow the company to meet growing market demand in Latin America, officials said, with greater product availability and improved logistics. “Board approval of the construction […]

Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) has appointed Martin Bracamonte to the newly created post of vice president of marketing and innovation. In his new role, Bracamonte will oversee marketing efforts for Vitro Glass throughout the U.S. and Canada while also leading a range of value creation efforts across all aspects of the business. He […]

Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) has named Martin Bracamonte vice president of operations. In his new post, Bracamonte will oversee operations for four U.S. plants operated by Vitro Glass in Carlisle, Pa.; Wichita Falls, Texas; Fresno, Calif.; and Salem, Ore. His primary responsibilities will include increasing operational efficiencies, production output, product quality and overall […]