Glass Industry Prices Rise

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:58:16 GMT

Bentonville Glass and glass companies across the country are taking unprecedented price increases. We've gathered articles and information from the USGlass News Network to give you information about what is happening in the glass industry. Please take a moment to browse over the articles, and contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Industry Prices Continue to Rise

"...volatile factors have also impacted the glass industry, which has recently seen major companies such as Guardian Glass announce price increases and surcharges. Guardian is not alone, as five other industry companies issued price increases. These include Viracon, Vitro, Kuraray, Blue Star Architectural Glass and Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope®."

Koch Industries to Close Glass Plants in Russia

"Koch Industries, the parent company of Guardian Glass, is calling for employees to shut down its two glass plants in Russia as a number of factors related to the invasion of Ukraine have made continued operations “untenable.” However, employee safety is a continued concern even with the announcement."

Guardian Glass Announces Price Increases and Surcharges

"Guardian Glass cites extreme volatility in raw material costs, supply chain disruptions and industry conditions in a letter to its U.S. and Canadian customers announcing price increases on all shipments starting next week. It also announced its energy, transportation and silver surcharges will now undergo monthly adjustments."

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Glass Industry Prices Rise