News for the architectural and flat glass industries. News Architectural Glass Flat Glass Metal and Glazing http://www.usgnn.com en-us 2009 USGlass News Network http://www.usgnn.com/images/gnn_rss.gif http://www.usgnn.com The United States and Canada announced last Friday that they have reached a preliminary deal to settle a dispute over "Buy American" provisions in the U.S. stimulus package. http://www.usgnn.com/newsbuyamerican20100208.htm http://www.usgnn.com/newsbuyamerican20100208.htm Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST French construction materials and solar equipment producer Saint Gobain has bought the remaining 70&percent; of shares it did not already own in solar panel manufacturer Solarwood Technologies for an undisclosed sum. http://www.rechargenews.com/business_area/finance/article205919.ece http://www.rechargenews.com/business_area/finance/article205919.ece Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST Mike recently wrote Space-Age Tech Coming to a Building Near You: Aerogel as Insulation It is true that it hasn't been used much as conventional insulation in solid walls, but because it is translucent, it has been used a lot in applications where architects want natural light and a high level of insulation. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/02/materials-monday-aerogel.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/02/materials-monday-aerogel.php Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST In the first three quarters of 2009, China Aviation Sanxin Company Limited (CAS) gained the sales revenue of RMB1.092 billion, up 8.84&percent; from the same period of last year; and net profit attributable to the shareholders of the listed company amounted to RMB 31.91 million, up 16.99&percent;. http://www.officialwire.com/main.php?action=posted_news&rid=92898&catid=295 http://www.officialwire.com/main.php?action=posted_news&rid=92898&catid=295 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST Residents of Montpellier House are feeling much warmer after social housing fenestration specialist Total Glass installed new high-performance PVC-U windows and doors at the New Brighton retirement complex overlooking the River Mersey. http://www.24dash.com/news/Housing/2010-02-08-Total-Glass-installs-new-windows-at-New-Brighton http://www.24dash.com/news/Housing/2010-02-08-Total-Glass-installs-new-windows-at-New-Brighton Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST If you're only reading the GNN newsfeed, then you're only getting a digEDT of today's top headlines. Be sure to visit www.usgnn.com for all of the current and past news from the flat glass industry, sign up for the FREE daily e-Newsletter and get a FREE subscription to USGlass Metal and Glazing Magazine as well! http://www.usgnn.com http://www.usgnn.com Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST