Michael rueschenberg supervisor of cost accounting. Vitro architectural glass breaks ground on jumbo msvd. Pittsburgh, february 15, 2017 vitro architectural glass formerly ppg glass has selected its wichita falls plant to be the site of a new jumbo magnetron sputtered vacuum deposition msvd glass coater, expected to be the largest of its kind in north america. Wichita falls, texas plant operated by vitro architectural glass. Vitro has said it will expand production by investing in a jumbo glass coater at one of the former ppg facilities. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover davids. In his new post, bracamonte will oversee operations for four u. Mexican glass maker eager to grow former ppg flat glass. Providing that this resolution shall become effective from and after its passage and adoption in accordance with the texas enterprise zone. Vitro architectural glass is committed to providing customers with the resources they need.
Vitro selects wichita falls plant for growth, new jobs. Vitro architectural glass currently operates five float lines and five glass. Founded in 1909 in monterrey, mexico, the company has subsidiaries in the americas, offering quality products and reliable services to meet the needs of two businesses. View cody copes profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Vitro glass has been a pioneer in oxygenfueled glass furnace technology and our products are used on some of the worlds most sustainable commercial buildings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Vitro architectural glass has communicated with our strategic suppliers and anticipates no disruption in our raw material supply chain or transportation capabilities. Ppg made official thursday its longrumored plans to sell off its flat glass manufacturing and glass coatings operations, a deal that includes 1,200 employees and operations in harmar. The vitro architectural glass plant in wichita falls manufactures flat glass for use in both residential and commercial markets. Eeo notice vitro is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Vitro architectural glass vitro architectural glass. Vitro architectural glass formerly ppg glass announced that martin bracamonte has been named vice president, operations. Glassdoor is your resource for information about vitro benefits and perks. Product range includes both sungate lowe glass and solarban solar control lowe glass, as well as several other products. On august 16, 2018 at its wichita falls, texas, glass plant, vitro architectural. Take a tour of united plate glass upg in west butler, pa, to learn how spandrel. Learn about vitro, including insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation policy. Located in the north east plains area of north texas, the vitro architectural glass plant in wichita falls manufactures flat glass for use in both residential and commercial markets. As the steward for two historically significant glass companies, vitro glass is committed to delivering proven products, consistent quality, inspired aesthetics and reliable glass supply, while expanding upon a combined 240year legacy of innovation. Vitroa, is a new organization created from vitro s acquisition of ppgs flat glass business unit. Current glass inventory levels are robust at all plant locations in anticipation of typical spring demand increases. Vitro architectural glass is the complete resource for architects, contractors and other building professionals for their sustainable architectural and design vision.
Vitro glasss fresno plant first of its kind to earn energy star. Sandra romero hernandez vitro architectural glass linkedin. Ppg, we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 5 years. Ppg today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell the assets of its flat glass manufacturing and glass coatings operations to vitro s. Ten community and corporate leaders from wichita falls, burkburnett, wichita county and vitro architectural glass help announce a plant expansion. Vitro architectural glass for hosting us and a group from floyds glass co in snowy wichita falls, tx. Wichita falls, tx 76305 940 7611973 get directions.
Vitro architectural glass wichita falls chamber of. Ppg reaches agreement with vitro for sale of flat glass operations pittsburgh business wire ppg nyse. Flat glass didnt factor into companys longterm plans. All float, msvd and tempering operations remain fully operational. Senior manager, architectural glass, vitro flat glass llc dmcc branch, dubai uae. Vitro is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. The vitro architectural glass plant in wichita falls, texas, manufactures flat glass for use in the residential and commercial markets. Wichita falls, tx glass plant vitro architectural glass. Vitro architectural glass currently operates seven float lines and six glass coaters in the united states. Clarvista shower glass by vitro architectural glass. We can create jumbo glass now but we cant yet coat it. Analyze the operations and confirm information sent by the plants in wichita falls. For more informed decisions in the evaluation, selection and specification of architectural glass, vitro architectural glass formerly ppg glass recommends becoming familiar with the properties and benefits of the four most common glass types.
Our plants and facilities vitro architectural glass. Jeremy harvey manager, glass products at vitro architectural glass wichita falls, texas area 327 connections. Vitro architectural glass is a new company created from vitro s acquisition of ppgs flat glass business unit. Vitro architectural glass manufacturers wichita falls chamber of. Benefits information above is provided anonymously by current and former vitro employees, and may include a summary provided by the employer. Vitro architectural glass, wichita falls, tx, is looking for experienced electronic technicians. Vitroa is the leading glass manufacturer in mexico and one of the worlds major companies in its industry, backed by more than 100 years of experience. Throughout the western hemisphere, vitro operates 10 float lines enterprisewide, three of which. Carlisle, pennsylvania and wichita falls, texassoon the site of a new jumbo magnetron sputtered vacuum deposition msvd glass coater, expected to be the largest of its kind in north america. Astmepd 061 declaration information product information product name. Vitro flat glass employs approximately 300 people at this branch location. Vitro arcitectural flat glass evireal prdc declarai 2 declaration umer. Mexican glass maker eager to grow former ppg flat glass business. The plant produces vitro s sungate lowe glass and solarban solar control lowe glass, as well as several other products.
Vitro architectural glass better business bureau profile. Ppg flat glass has been acquired by vitro glass to create vitro architectural glass north americas largest glass producer. Vitro flat glass is located in wichita falls, texas. Vitro glass wichita falls plant cited as national model for water. Vitro architectural glass is the largest glass producer in the western hemisphere. Architects and our customers are demanding oversized glass. Vitro s acquisition of ppg flat glass and pittsburgh glass works reinforced the companys global leadership position in the commercial, residential, specialty and automotive glass markets. Ppg reaches agreement with vitro for sale of flat glass operations pittsburgh, july 21, 2016 ppg nyse. Vitro glass launches operations of jumbo msvd coater at wichita falls. Fresno, california float glass operations only salem, oregon coated glass operations only carlisle, pennsylvania. Sandra romero hernandez vitro flat glass llc wichita falls, texas area 168 connections. Vitro architectural glass to build jumbo msvd coater in. Ppg has been a leader in flat glass manufacturing for more than years, but according to company officials, glass was not a strategic part of ppgs future plans. Vitro architectural glass to build jumbo msvd coater in wichita falls, texas.
Vitro architectural glass fresno, california, facility is the first float glass. Vitro architectural glass is preparing for big changes at its plant wichita falls, texas. Vitro flat glass llc in wichita falls, tx 940 8553804. The wichita falls plant, one of vitro glasss four u. Vitro manufactures flat glass at carlisle, pennsylvania.
View michael rueschenbergs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. View david gourlies profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. A major expansion at one of the wichita falls areas longest and larger employers is expected to mean big things for the local economy. We provide some of the most advanced, sustainable and highperformance glass solutions. As north americas largest provider of glass used in architectural, automotive and packaging applications, vitro is committed to engineering excellence and innovation. This organization primarily operates in the products of purchased glass business industry within the stone, clay, glass, and concrete products sector.
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