What’s New: our upcoming fourth surface low-e glass, increased interior glass availability and a new sustainability tool.
Dear Vitro Certified™ Network Member,
As the last quarter of 2023 begins, we’re continuing to pick up speed here at Vitro. As part of your quarterly Vitro Certified™ Network member update, we’re excited to share news about upcoming product launches, expanded availability of in-demand products and a robust new tool that makes glass selection and comparison easier than ever.
In Q4, Vitro will introduce Sungate® ThermL Glass, a new low-e coating engineered for use on the interior surface of a one-inch insulating glass unit (IGU) that dramatically improves U-values when paired with a Solarban® solar control low-e glass on the second surface.
In addition to our upcoming product launch, Vitro has updated its production processes for Pavia® Acid-Etched Glass and Platia® Mirror Glass products that will increase availability of both products across the United States and Canada. Pavia® glass is a translucent architectural glass that is ideal for safeguarding the privacy of interiors, and Platia® mirror glass is a copper-free mirror glass that stands out due to its aesthetic beauty. Both are manufactured in North America and meet national standards for quality and durability while offering a cost-effective solution for specialty glass needs.
Lastly, we’re excited to introduce the Vitro eMissions™ Calculator which is now available at emissionscalc.com. Our newest tool models both energy consumption and operational carbon using DOE 2 & Energy+ data to simulate a full year of typical operation for five common building types: convention centers, offices, educational facilities, hospitals and healthcare, and multi-family residences. Vitro’s eMissions™ Calculator can make calculations using environmental data from 257 cities – 236 in the United States and 32 in Mexico.
I hope you enjoy reading this issue of our newsletter, which examines the pros and cons of gas-filled IGUs. Also included is a feature on the light and bright headquarters of Architects HGW as well as a get-to-know-you story featuring Bill Davis, who is leading the technical services team in solving tomorrow’s challenges with innovative new glass products.
Sincerely,
