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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22
Mar
We visited the student-built development of custom-designed homes adjacent to the Oley Valley Elementary School. The students of the Berks Career & Technology Center (BCTC) are currently working on the 22nd home in the program’s history....
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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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17
Feb
As we head further into 2022, Viwinco continues to develop significant behind-the-scenes projects to improve the way we do business and to improve the overall experience for our customers and end- users. In May of 2021, we announced the construction start on our 70,000 sq ft, state-of-the-art glass facility, which is designed to enhance glass capacity, improve quality and to further streamline our manufacturing process....
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20
Jan
As we welcome 2022, we would like to reflect on the events and changes that occurred throughout 2021. With COVID-19 showing no sign of slowing down, we have faced many challenges. Regardless, we have persevered and showed resilience. Here are some company updates and events that have happened at Viwinco in 2021....
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20
Jul
As 2020 comes-to-a-close, we wanted to take the time to reflect on the past year. Since the beginning of the year, we, as a company, and as individuals have endured challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these challenges, we continue to adapt, as we work to meet our customer’s needs. Despite the ongoing pandemic, here are some things that have happened at Viwinco in...
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27
Oct
Since our company was founded, we have made it a priority to achieve a level of self-sufficiency by controlling the source of our many manufacturing processes by bringing them in-house. Whether it be bending our geometric profiles, tempering and laminating our own impact-resistant glass, or product testing in our very own research and development center, we pride ourselves on our ability to do it all...
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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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