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Episode 164: Windows & Doors - Glass Quality

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Episode 163: Windows & Doors 301 -Sourcing: Glass

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Episode 162: Windows & Doors 301 - Insulated Glass

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Episode 161: Windows & Doors 301 - Glass Recipes

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Episode 160: Windows & Doors 301 - Glass Cutting

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Episode 159: Windows & Doors 301 - Glass Plant - Teamwork

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Episode 165: Windows & Doors 301 – Sources – Extrusions & Hardware

Bobbi Jo returns to discuss the sourcing of extrusions and hardware for our products. When demands fluctuate, aligning those demands with capacities of our vendors, is where the science of forecasting comes in. Aluminum, vinyl, colors, and varying lengths for our extrusions, plus thousands of pieces of hardware, make for some large spreadsheets. Maintaining great vendor relationships helps us keep what is needed to meet the customer demand.

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Episode 164: Windows & Doors - Glass Quality

23:31

Episode 164: Windows & Doors - Glass Quality

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Did you know that there is no such thing as a perfect piece of glass? Chris Hewitt and John Baumgartner and their teams work hard to exceed the industry standards (ASTM) and certifications (SGCC and IGCC) to provide the best quality possible in our products. We discuss testing, which includes breakage tests, measuring, distortion, and suction cup marks. This is a fact-filled conversation that w...

Episode 163: Windows & Doors 301 -Sourcing: Glass

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Episode 163: Windows & Doors 301 -Sourcing: Glass

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We know supply chain challenges can disrupt things, right? Fortunately, we have an amazing team, led by Bobbi Jo Henry, who makes sure we have the glass we need for our custom orders. They serve our production teams using a variety of suppliers. Calculating demand and capacity, purchasing in advance of the actual orders makes this function mission critical for our production.

Episode 162: Windows & Doors 301 - Insulated Glass

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Episode 162: Windows & Doors 301 - Insulated Glass

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With energy efficiency becoming a bigger focus, providing insulating glass is a necessity. Joe Marozzi shares about our world-class equipment, including a TPS system that is top of the industry. It actually chemically bonds to the glass, along with a secondary spacer. This ensures that seal failures just do not happen in our products, at least in the last 8 million units.

Episode 161: Windows & Doors 301 - Glass Recipes

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Episode 161: Windows & Doors 301 - Glass Recipes

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Each kind of glass, colors, thicknesses, and Low-E all need to be treated differently when it comes to heating. As a custom manufacturer, we meet the demands of our customers and offer so many varieties! Each option needs its own recipe, and our very own Ronnie Sopcich is known in the industry as "The Recipe Master". His work helps our Glass Operation to process glass as efficiently as possible.

Episode 160: Windows & Doors 301 - Glass Cutting

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Episode 160: Windows & Doors 301 - Glass Cutting

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Today we learn about XYZ cutters, cranes, auto seamers, and glass washers. Ryan Smith shares a bit about this critical process and why efficiency is so vital to our operations. Different thicknesses, coatings, color, texture options, as well as custom shapes keep things interesting for him and his team.

Episode 159: Windows & Doors 301 - Glass Plant - Teamwork

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Episode 159: Windows & Doors 301 - Glass Plant - Teamwork

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Jason Anderson is a bit like an orchestra conductor at our Glass Operations, but his official role is Production Manager. He helps make sure that our glass keeps moving in the right direction at the right time. Jason also helps with our customer tours while keeping his eye on the big picture.

Episode 158: Windows & Doors 301 - Glass Plant Overview

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Episode 158: Windows & Doors 301 - Glass Plant Overview

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Today we meet Chris Triana, who oversees the Glass Plant operations here at our Venice campus. With four different segments of glass operations, he and his team process the major component of our products. The recent expansion adds more to the space, making room for new equipment and a mezzanine, which is a great enhancement to our customer tour experience.

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Episode 157: Windows & Doors 301 - NFRC

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We continue to chat with Lisa, Logan and Alonso as they share about the NFRC, the National Fenestration Rating Council. This organization manages all the testing for Fenestration products on several criteria. We learn more about this group, how they function, and why it’s important for our business and the consumers.

Episode 156: Windows & Doors 301 - Energy Star & Energy Code

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Episode 156: Windows & Doors 301 - Energy Star & Energy Code

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It’s time for a deep dive! Today’s conversation is with Lisa Wilson, Logan Yoder, and Alonso Morlesin, as they share their knowledge with us about Energy. They share why it’s important, explain the differences between Energy Code & Energy Star, and how this impacts our industry and our customers.

Episode 155: Introducing MITER - OSHA VPP Program with Mike Troutman and Chris Koperna

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Episode 155: Introducing MITER - OSHA VPP Program with Mike Troutman and Chris Koperna

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Let's be honest, most folks do not want to hear that OSHA is coming, or worse, has arrived on site. Not so with MITER! In fact, we partner with OSHA in a program that goes above and beyond the minimal safety standards. In today's episode, we learn all about OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program, which of our sites have earned this rare designation, and why having 100% of our sites certified is ou...

Episode 154: Introducing MITER - Robert Reed, Jr.

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Episode 154: Introducing MITER - Robert Reed, Jr.

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If there has ever been an attorney to break the stereotype, it would be Robert Reed, Jr., our Senior VP and Corporate Counsel. Robert shares a bit about his family and work history, and what it's like living in two states. He also shares his excitement about connecting to the shared culture and the legacy PGT team members.

Episode 153 - Introducing MITER - Eric Rothermel

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Episode 153 - Introducing MITER - Eric Rothermel

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Today we meet our Chief Human Resource Officer, Eric Rothermel, who oversees the HR function as well as the Environmental Health and Safety teams, covering over 10,000 team members! It's not a big transition when the existing cultures are so closely aligned regarding: team member well being, shared commitments to excellence and safety, and giving back to our communities. This conversation verif...

Episode 152: Diamond Glass, with Adam Dovi

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Episode 152: Diamond Glass, with Adam Dovi

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If you’ve ever worked with impact products, you know how heavy they can be. And you’ve probably been wondering when someone was going to improve this. Well, the wait is over. Our team is excited to introduce Diamond Glass! This new impact resistant glass technology offers better clarity, better scratch resistance, and is up to 45% lighter than standard laminated glass. One of our pilot dealers,...

Episode 151: Introducing MITER - Mike DeSoto

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Episode 151: Introducing MITER - Mike DeSoto

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From loading trucks as a teen, to the role of COO, today we meet Mike DeSoto. He and his team of incredible leaders across the enterprise keep the gears turning, literally. We discuss carrying on the legacy of our founders, Pete DeSoto, Jim Milgard, and Rod Hershberger by doing things right, every day, everywhere.