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Venue Regarded as the Most Modern in the Major Leagues

Thursday, September 19, 2013

OWATONNA, MN…Miami’s Marlins Park is considered Major League Baseball’s most modern-looking new park, and as the first retractable roof structure in the world to earn LEED® Gold Certification, it is also the league’s most environmentally sustainable. Viracon glass contributed to both its 21st century aesthetic and its cutting-edge energy performance.

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Graphite Blue™ by Viracon Combines Aesthetics and Energy Performance

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

OWATONNA, MN… Attractive aesthetics and cutting-edge energy performance combine in the newest substrate from Viracon, the nation’s leading single-source architectural glass fabricator. Graphite Blue™ provides vast design possibilities – without sacrificing energy efficiency.

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RoomSide™ Low-E Improves Thermal Efficiency

Friday, July 12, 2013

OWATONNA, MN…Viracon, the nation’s leading single-source architectural glass fabricator, introduces RoomSide™ Low-E, its latest interior surface coating.

RoomSide Low-E is designed to improve the u-value of a dual pane insulating unit to near triple pane performance at a lower cost.  RoomSide Low-E works by reflecting indoor heat back into the room – ultimately improving thermal efficiency and making it easier to meet stringent energy codes.

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Visit Viracon at Booth #2939

Tuesday, June 04, 2013

OWATONNA, MN…Viracon, the nation’s leading single-source architectural glass fabricator, will showcase its breadth of glazing options and unveil four brand new products at the 2013 AIA National Convention, June 20-22 in Denver, CO.

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City College of San Francisco’s Glass Curtainwall Features Silk-Screened High-Definition Images

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

OWATONNA, MN – Although the City College of San Francisco’s Chinatown/North Beach campus has operated from more than 30 different locations over the past 30 years, its newest – and most permanent – location stands out. Located on Washington and Kearny streets, the 14-story building’s stunning exterior showcases three different high-resolution, evocative images, produced on Viracon glass using traditional silk-screen methods.

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VUE-30 Offers Superior Solar Performance and Endless Design Possibilities

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

OWATONNA, MN…Viracon, the nation’s leading single-source architectural glass fabricator, announces the latest coating in its wide array of products. A high-performance glass coating, VUE-30 offers architects and designers superior visible light transmittance relative to the solar heat gain performance.

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New Flagship Hotel Utilizes 390,000 Square-Feet of Glass

Monday, May 06, 2013

OWATONNA, MN – With a five-star sleek and stunning façade, fabricated with Viracon glass, the new Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Toronto is the newest city landmark.The $500 million luxury hotel-condo complex stands 55 stories tall and joins the Toronto skyline. The Four Seasons flagship building houses 259 hotel rooms and 210 high-end condos, 110 in a neighboring 26-story east residential tower.

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Modern Look Reflects Visual Appeal, Scale and Performance of Viracon Glass

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

OWATONNA, MN…As part of a corporate rebranding initiative, Viracon is pleased to introduce a new company logo – the third logo in the history of the 43-year-old organization. The new Viracon logo is intended to graphically represent the company’s expertise with large-scale commercial buildings, high-performance glass products, and unparalleled façade design assistance. A new typeface accompanies the logo as well.

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Investment in state-of-the-art coater to enable new products and efficiencies

Monday, February 25, 2013

OWATONNA, MN – Viracon, Inc., the nation’s leading single-source architectural glass fabricator, announced that it will make an investment of more than $30 million at its Owatonna, MN facility. The investment is for a new coater that will allow Viracon to continue its leadership in architectural glass products and ensure its long-term competitiveness.

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Temporary Closure Will Improve Efficiencies and Make Viracon More Competitive

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

OWATONNA, MN – Viracon, Inc., the nation’s leading single-source architectural glass fabricator, announced plans to temporarily cease operations at the smallest of its three U.S. manufacturing locations.  Viracon announced today that it will close its St. George, Utah plant for approximately two years beginning in mid-April 2013.  The temporary closure will better align overall capacity with the demand expected over the next two years, which can be served from Viracon’s two other U.S. locations.  The company also plans to upgrade the coating capabilities at the St.

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Monday, January 28, 2013

OWATONNA, MN –Nicholas Peake, Architectural Design Specialist with Viracon, has earned accreditation as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED®) Green Associate from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). A LEED Green Associate demonstrates the knowledge and skill needed to understand and support green design, construction, and operations.

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800 North Glebe Road Honored in ‘4 Stories and Above’ Category

Thursday, January 24, 2013

OWATONNA, MN – 800 North Glebe Road in Arlington, VA has been named the 2012 Speculative Office Building of the Year by the NAIOP (National Association of Industrial and Office Properties) Northern Virginia in the ‘4 Stories and Above’ category. The award was presented to developer and owner The JBG Companies, and the building features over 78,000 square feet of Viracon glass.

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