29
Apr
This is our fourth year as both a sponsor and participating manufacturer. Assigned to us this year were 7th grade students from the Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School, led by their teacher, Mr. Bratton....
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Educational
07
Mar
According to the United States Census Bureau, over the past several years, women only made up about one-quarter, (26.7%), of the production, transportation and material moving occupations within the manufacturing industry. While women historically make up a lower percentage in the workforce, this is more visible in the manufacturing industry. We are happy to say that our female workforce is above the national average at...
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04
Mar
Health and safety are key factors for all industries. Maintaining safety standards promotes the wellness of all employers and their employees. With the trying times of 2020, health and safety are extremely prevalent, now more than ever. There have been several major procedural updates and exciting hires since the start of the pandemic. The future of safety at Viwinco looks bright, with several new programs...
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25
Feb
The Coronavirus spread in 2020 prompted shutdowns of industries worldwide. While most of us were in lockdown, there was lower consumer demand and reduced industrial activity. As the year ended and vaccine rollouts were released, the global economy slowly started to emerge from the pandemic. The virus has left one very destructive economic issue in its wake: global supply chain disruption. ...
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24
Jul
With windows and doors being one of the most eye-catching aspects of your home, their color and style can drastically change your house’s overall aesthetic. Nowadays, there are several ways to achieve colored windows on your new home build or remodeling project. Despite the various options for coloring your windows, there are a number of pros and cons that are worth mentioning, which can help...
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22
Jul
Hurricanes are known for being one of nature’s most powerful storms. Capable of extraordinary wind speeds and heavy rainfall, hurricanes cause billions of dollars’ in destruction in the United States annually. While there is no way to prevent one from happening, there are many different measures you can take to protect your home from a hurricane....
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09
Nov
A low emissivity (Low-E) coating is a microscopically thin metallic layer. When applied to a glass lite, it can enhance the window’s thermal performance through filtering different solar energies on the solar energy spectrum....
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29
Jul
The fenestration industry has come a long way in terms of advancements in thermally efficient products. Traditionally, window frames were comprised of wood and contained a single pane of clear glass, which resulted in a minor thermal performance. Windows that are manufactured today vastly outperform those produced in the past....
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08
Jul
As a manufacturer, we are always looking for ways to improve the quality of our products and processes in our facility. Recently, we installed a high-speed, vertical insulated glass line by Erdman Automation to fabricate our impact-resistant insulated glass units. The Erdman line will allow us to work smarter – not harder – through the integration of state-of-the-art automation technology....
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03
Apr
Windows are designed to let light and fresh air in, as well as provide a glimpse into the outside world, however, they also play a crucial safety role for residents. This week is National Window Safety Week and we put together some information on window safety features and how you can practice window safety in your home....
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