Rush University Medical Center Honored in the Healthcare Category

Thursday, January 10, 2013

OWATONNA, MN – The East Tower at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL has received accolades from Engineering News-Record (ENR) in the ENR Midwest Best Projects 2012 competition in the healthcare category. The new 830,000-square-foot inpatient facility utilizes Viracon glass.

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Krueck+Sexton Architects Recognized for 1730 Pennsylvania Avenue

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

OWATONNA, MN – Just two blocks from the White House,Viracon glass outfits the façade of 1730 Pennsylvania Avenue – a mixed-use commercial structure renovated by Krueck+Sexton Architects, who won the AIA Chicago 2012 Divine Detail Award for the design.

Krueck+Sexton, based in the Near North Side of Chicago, was tasked with renovating the failing façade of 1730 Pennsylvania Avenue. They turned to a variety of suppliers, including Viracon, to develop a custom window unit to replace the old window that had severe water damage and maintenance issues.

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High-Resolution Digital Printing Solution Removes the Limitations of Screen Printing

Friday, November 30, 2012

OWATONNA, MN…Viracon announces the latest addition to their decorative glass portfolio. DigitalDistinctions™ is a digital printing solution that enables a building designer to insert their artistic expressions into a glass façade.

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Please visit SAGE at Greenbuild booth #4353N and Viracon at booth #3676N

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14, 2012 – SAGEand Viracontoday announced a marketing partnership at the U.S. Green Building Council’s Greenbuildconference that will help architects and building owners improve the energy efficiency of buildings with glass while maintaining its design integrity.

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Left to Right: Jim Wendorff (Viracon), Doug Betti (Viracon), Mike Haney (Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development)

Luncheon Celebrates Manufacturer’s Week in Owatonna, MN

Friday, November 09, 2012

OWATONNA, MN – Viracon, the nation’s leading single-source architectural glass fabricator, has received three awards for its contributions to manufacturing in the city of Owatonna. The awards were presented during a manufacturer’s luncheon, hosted by Viracon on behalf of the Owatonna Chamber of Commerce and Tourism on Wednesday, October 24, 2012.

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See the Latest in Printing Technology Applied to Architectural Glass at Booth #3676N

Monday, November 05, 2012

OWATONNA, MN… Viracon, the nation’s leading single-source architectural glass fabricator, will showcase the latest addition to their decorative glass portfolio, DigitalDistinctions™, at the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in San Francisco, CA, November 12-14.

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Monday, August 20, 2012

OWATONNA, MN – Effective immediately, Viracon is pleased to announce that Ryan Hoffman will be taking over as the Viracon sales representative for the Utah market. This move allows Cameron Scripture recently named, Western Regional Architectural Sales Manager to better focus on his new assignment. Ryan has demonstrated that he has the essential selling and marketing attributes to take on this additional responsibility, we are proud of his accomplishments thus far and, look forward to watching Ryan create success in this new territory.

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Upgrades Maintain Facility’s State-of-the-Art Glass Fabrication Capabilities

Monday, August 06, 2012

OWATONNA, MN – Viracon, the nation’s leading single-source architectural glass fabricator, will re-open its Statesboro, GA manufacturing facility next week. Employees will return to work and production will resume on August 13th. For the past six months, Viracon has spent $6 million refurbishing the facility’s equipment and infrastructure to ensure it maintains cutting-edge performance for the next construction up-cycle.

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New Glass Coating Provides RF Shielding for Secure Building Applications

Wednesday, July 04, 2012

OWATONNA, MN – Viracon announces CyberShield™ - a glass coating specifically engineered to reduce the transmission of radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic radiation, also known as RF shielding.

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Visit Viracon at Booth #3825

Friday, May 11, 2012

OWATONNA, MN…Viracon, the nation’s leading single-source architectural glass fabricator, will feature some of its most popular coatings along with several innovative new product offerings at the AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Exhibition, May 17-19 in Washington, DC.

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Jacques Ouellette

Jacques Ouellette of TGI Technical Glass Inc. Partners with Viracon to Provide High-Performance Glass Products

Thursday, May 03, 2012

OWATONNA, MN…Viracon, the nation’s leading single-source architectural glass fabricator, has named Jacques Ouellette of TGI Technical Glass Inc. its newest sales representative. Ouellette will supply Viracon glass products to western Canada.

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View from the inside looking out

Low Emissivity Coating Offers Improved Performance, Color and Design Options

Monday, April 23, 2012

OWATONNA, MN – Viracon, the nation’s leading single-source architectural glass fabricator, is pleased to announce the availability of VE-45 – the latest coating in its wide range of choices for architects and designers.

VE-45, a Low-E coating, delivers improved balance between visible light transmittance and solar protection, product features that have increased in popularity among architects. In addition to optimized performance, VE-45’s color enhances the aesthetics of glass in building facades.

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