After over a year of construction, the new Viwinco state-of-the-art glass facility is nearing completion. The new building will contain the entire IGU processing operation for the company and will house entirely new machinery aside from an existing Erdman IGU line in the main facility....
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Hurricanes are among the most devastating weather events. Capable of over 180 mph wind speeds and producing severe flooding, hurricanes wreak havoc in the coastal areas of the Atlantic throughout hurricane season (June 1st – November 30th)....
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Viwinco has experienced significant growth over the past few years. With substantial growth comes the need to increase capacity to meet demand. Though we will increase capacity on glass once our new glass facility is completed, we knew there were also opportunities to increase capacity through existing processes in our main facility. We looked internally, to identify areas within our own processes where we could...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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