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Collaboration is Crucial
Collaboration is Crucial
In this TGP Reflections video, Brody Saunders, Purchasing Manager, talks about how collaboration is crucial to making an impact at TGP. She says working together can improve results but it is also fun.
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The Power of Adaptability & Teamwork in Driving Continuous Improvement
The Power of Adaptability & Teamwork in Driving Continuous Improvement
Brian Gylland, Senior Mechanical Engineer, talks about the power of adaptability and teamwork in driving continuous improvement. He also shares how cross-functional collaboration shapes product development and helps TGP deliver solutions tailored to customer needs.
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A Day in the Life of a TGP Engineer
A Day in the Life of a TGP Engineer
In this TGP Reflections video, Sam Hindman, Engineering Manager, offers a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of Technical Glass Products’ (TGP) engineering team. He shares thoughtful advice for those just beginning their engineering careers, reflects on his own journey at TGP and explains how close collaboration with project managers helps turn ideas into finished projects.
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Fireframes Support Visual Connection and Occupant Safety at Costco HQ
Fireframes Support Visual Connection and Occupant Safety at Costco HQ
Costco’s newly renovated headquarters in Issaquah, Wash., prioritizes visual connection and occupant safety. Sam Berg, Territory Manager at Technical Glass Products (TGP), is on site to explain how Fireframes® Curtainwall Series and Fireframes Designer Series Doors support these goals.
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Full Circle Moment for University of Pittsburgh Alum
Full Circle Moment for University of Pittsburgh Alum
Jonathan Edly, Territory Account Manager at TGP, recently spoke with us about one of his favorite projects – Alan Magee Scaife Hall at the University of Pittsburgh, his alma mater. Hear how TGP’s products played a key role in building a part of the campus he once called home.
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Growing Through Learning: Sean Skidmore on TGP’s Supportive Culture
Growing Through Learning: Sean Skidmore on TGP’s Supportive Culture
In this TGP Reflections video, Sean Skidmore, Production Planner, explains how TGP encourages employees to continuously grow in their careers, by asking questions and learning on the job, without fear of failure.
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What do you appreciate most about TGP?
What do you appreciate most about TGP?
TGP's Curtain Wall Manager, Chuck Knickerbocker, discusses bringing steel curtain wall to market and the culture within TGP.
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How did you fall into working with curtain walls?
How did you fall into working with curtain walls?
TGP's Curtain Wall Manager, says he accidentally stumbled into the world of curtain walls after finishing architecture school.
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Out-of-The-Box Solution to a Memorable Project
Out-of-The-Box Solution to a Memorable Project
How do you approach a project that requires an out-of-box solution? TGP's General Manager, Devin Bowman, shares why the historic Art Institute of Chicago was a memorable project.
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What does the future hold for the glass industry?
What does the future hold for the glass industry?
TGP’s General Manager, Devin Bowman, looks to the future to address the question, “How do I provide security to people in buildings that may be subject to intentional damage?”
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A Two-Decade Journey at TGP: Collaborating with Architects on Iconic Projects
A Two-Decade Journey at TGP: Collaborating with Architects on Iconic Projects
Sam Berg, Territory Manager at Technical Glass Products (TGP), has been with the company since 2005. See how his role has evolved over the past two decades. He also details how he worked closely with the architects from the planning phases through the installation on one of his most memorable projects.
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Fire-Rated Glazing Basics: Common Misconceptions
Fire-Rated Glazing Basics: Common Misconceptions
Common misconceptions regarding fire-rated glass and framing can lead you astray in specifying the right product. Watch to learn how to avoid crucial mistakes.
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Investing in the Next Generation
Investing in the Next Generation
While it certainly takes interest and initiative to start a career in manufacturing, it also takes a company willing to invest in new talent. Eric Lentz, plant manager, discusses how TGP nurtures the next generation with job training, tuition reimbursement programs, individualized growth plans and more.
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Building Close Knit Teams at TGP
Building Close Knit Teams at TGP
Lauren Feagler, HR Manager at Technical Glass Products, explains how the close-knit teams at TGP support one another both on and off the manufacturing floor.
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Fire-Rated External Stairwell Maximizes Space & Views in Historic Seattle
Fire-Rated External Stairwell Maximizes Space & Views in Historic Seattle
SHED Architecture & Design was tasked to redevelop a building in a historical area of Seattle to meet the needs of the neighborhood’s changing commercial landscape. The firm designed an exterior stairwell with non-rated curtain wall to flood light into the new space. The challenge came with connecting that light safely through the old buildings exterior while meeting modern fire- and life-safety building code requirements.
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Getting the Full Picture of the Architectural Glazing Industry
Getting the Full Picture of the Architectural Glazing Industry
View how Technical Glass Product’s employee comes full circle in the architectural glazing industry after a transition to commercial glazing.
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How Diversified Glazing Expertise Benefits You
How Diversified Glazing Expertise Benefits You
Learn why Jared Clay’s valuable experience with a commercial glazier led to his eventual reunion to Technical Glass Products as an account manager.
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Life Cycle Of A Project With TGP
Life Cycle Of A Project With TGP
Gain valuable insights into project life cycles at TGP and how collaboration is vital in completing a fire-rated glass or steel project.
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From Internship to Team Lead: Manufacturing Day Benefits the Next Generation
From Internship to Team Lead: Manufacturing Day Benefits the Next Generation
At TGP, we believe in nurturing the next generation of manufacturers—from MFG Day events and internships to providing many career paths for our team members. Hope Bostick, an Assembly Team Lead at TGP, shares how attending one MFG Day started her career in manufacturing.
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Critical Fire Protection and Crystal Clear Views–Empire State Building
Critical Fire Protection and Crystal Clear Views–Empire State Building
Learn how Technical Glass Products’ (TGP) Fireframes® Curtainwall Series fire-rated frames and Pilkington Pyrostop® fire-rated glass form an interior elevator surround that preserves the city’s spectacular views while also providing critical fire resistance.
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Visual Connectivity and Fire Protection—Tulsa Central Library
Visual Connectivity and Fire Protection—Tulsa Central Library
Learn how TGP provided the Tulsa Central Library project team with fire-rated framing and glass to capture natural light and open up views.
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Words of Wisdom for Young Professionals in the Glass Industry
Words of Wisdom for Young Professionals in the Glass Industry
Join TGP's Curtain Wall Manager, Chuck Knickerbocker, as he shares some advice for young professionals looking to enter the glass industry.
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How TGP Maintains Relationships with Designers and Glaziers
How TGP Maintains Relationships with Designers and Glaziers
Join Dave Vermeulen as he outlines the collaboration between the TGP team, the architectural design community and glazing contractors.
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What is the TGP Difference?
What is the TGP Difference?
Watch Brian Gylland, Sr. Mechanical Engineer, and Jennifer Stiles, Lead Manufacturing Engineer reflect on the unique company culture at TGP.
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What it’s like being a woman in manufacturing
What it’s like being a woman in manufacturing
We recently spoke with Michelle Kramer, Glass Lead here at Technical Glass Products, about her introduction to TGP and her experiences working as a woman in the glass industry and manufacturing specifically. If you’re interested in starting a career in manufacturing, you can hear firsthand how empowering of an experience it can be.
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Sleek System Provides Robust Fire Protection
Sleek System Provides Robust Fire Protection
Watch on location as we visit the Riyadh Metro jobsite in Saudi Arabia and review TGP’s Fireframes® Aluminum Series being installed.
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What Happened to Traditional Wired Glass?
What Happened to Traditional Wired Glass?
Find out how advancements in fire-rated glazing ushered in fire-rated glass products that provide higher visibility and impact resistance over wired glass.
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A Study in Daylighting Design–The Emerald
A Study in Daylighting Design–The Emerald
Learn how the Pilkington Profilit® channel glass system was utilized in the Emerald to create a unique atmosphere for residential amenity uses.
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Introducing TGP Reflections
Introducing TGP Reflections
What’s the heart and soul of TGP? Well, ultimately, it comes down to our people. And we are excited to introduce you to some of them with our new video series, TGP Reflections. We’ll share stories about the people at TGP, the culture, project anecdotes, industry insights and more.
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Daylighting Down to a Science–Carnegie Science Center
Daylighting Down to a Science–Carnegie Science Center
See the Fireframes® Curtainwall Series application at the Carnegie Science Center, which complements the nearby non-rated curtain wall and opens up views to the café and Ohio River.
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Special Application: Stairwell Condition
Special Application: Stairwell Condition
Tour a special application 2-hour, fire-rated stairwell condition with a 90-minute fire-rated door.
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Remove Aesthetic Barriers with Complementary Systems
Remove Aesthetic Barriers with Complementary Systems
TGP’s Fireframes SG Curtainwall® System provides a seamless blend of fire-rated and non-rated curtain wall systems at Kidzania Oakbrook.
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Complementary Fire-Rated and Non-Rated Curtain Wall Systems
Complementary Fire-Rated and Non-Rated Curtain Wall Systems
Watch on location in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, as we tour TGP’s stainless steel complementary fire-rated and non-fire-rated curtain wall systems in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station.
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Fire-Rated Design with Spirit–Angel’s Envy Distillery
Fire-Rated Design with Spirit–Angel’s Envy Distillery
TGP’s Fireframes® Heat Barrier Series safeguards against the spread of fire and opens up views to the distillery’s production line at Angel’s Envy Distillery.
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What Do I Need to Know About Fire-Rated Glass Codes?
What Do I Need to Know About Fire-Rated Glass Codes?
Understand IBC code updates and key issues to be aware of when specifying fire-rated glass and frames.
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What Fire-Rated Glass and Framing Tests Do I Need to Know?
What Fire-Rated Glass and Framing Tests Do I Need to Know?
See the fire, hose stream and impact safety test in action and learn about additional performance tests for fire-rated glass.
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What is Fire-Rated Glass and Framing?
What is Fire-Rated Glass and Framing?
Learn the difference between fire-protective and fire-resistive-rated glass, their fire-ratings, applications and more.
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Fireframes ClearFloor® System
Fireframes ClearFloor® System
Learn more about TGP's Fireframes ClearFloor System, an innovative solution that allows glazing in interior spaces that previously would have required opaque fire-stopping materials like concrete or corrugated steel.
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Fireframes ClearView® System
Fireframes ClearView® System
Learn more about TGP’s innovative Fireframes ClearView System, comprised of butt-glazed Pilkington Pyrostop® low-iron fire-rated and impact safety-rated glass with a heat-resistive perimeter frame.
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Fireframes® Aluminum Series Spotlight
Fireframes® Aluminum Series Spotlight
Learn more about one of TGP's most versatile product offerings, the Fireframes Aluminum Series. The fire-resistive frames incorporate precision engineering to create narrow profiles and crisp sightlines, providing an attractive, modern alternative to traditional hollow metal frames for fire-rated applications.
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Fireframes TimberLine® Series
Fireframes TimberLine® Series
Learn more about one of Technical Glass Product’s newest innovative product offerings, the Fireframes TimberLine Series. The fire-resistive frames pair a high-strength steel sub-frame with a real-wood veneered cover cap.
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FireLite® Fire-Rated Glass
FireLite® Fire-Rated Glass
View project highlights of FireLite fire-rated glass ceramic from Technical Glass Products. Clear & wireless glass ceramic. Fire-ratings up to 3 hours. UL classified & labeled.
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Stylish Fire-Rated Design from the Outside In
Stylish Fire-Rated Design from the Outside In
Fireframes SG Curtainwall Series installation at 929 Office Tower in Bellevue, WA. Fire-rated glazed walls with the smooth, monolithic appearance of a structural silicone glazed system.
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Fire Test for Fire-Rated Glass
Fire Test for Fire-Rated Glass
To earn a fire rating, glass must pass rigorous tests conducted by an independent laboratory. Watch fire-rated glass being tested to these standards. TGP’s FireLite® and Pilkington Pyrostop® fire-rated glass and other fire-rated products are UL-listed and suitable for blocking the spread of flames and smoke.
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Hose Stream Test for Fire-Rated Glass
Hose Stream Test for Fire-Rated Glass
Immediately following the fire test, heated glass is sprayed with water from a fire hose at specified pressures. The cooling, impact and erosion created by the hose stream tests the integrity of the glass. TGP’s products with fire ratings greater than 20 minutes such as FireLite® and Pilkington Pyrostop® have all passed the hose stream test.
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Impact Test for Fire-Rated Glass
Impact Test for Fire-Rated Glass
Building codes clearly define hazardous locations where impact safety glass is required. Glass with this designation has been tested to meet impact safety requirements required for areas such as doors, sidelights, and areas close to the floor. TGP offers several fire-rated and impact-safety-rated products, including FireLite Plus®, FireLite® NT and Pilkington Pyrostop®.
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TGP: North America's Most Specified Fire-Rated Glass Company
TGP: North America's Most Specified Fire-Rated Glass Company
Technical Glass Products is North America’s most specified fire-rated glass company. But that doesn’t prevent us from pushing further. Extensive product lines, new innovations, faster lead times, meticulous quality and industry-leading expertise are just a few of the reasons why we remain unrivaled. Learn how TGP will take your project beyond expectations.
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TGP TV: International Building Code Changes
TGP TV: International Building Code Changes
TGP TV from Technical Glass Products is a video resource for the latest in specialty glass and framing. Videos cover key fire-rated and architectural glazing topics, products and trends.
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Form, Function and Fire Safety: A Clearer View of Fire-Rated Glass and Framing
Form, Function and Fire Safety: A Clearer View of Fire-Rated Glass and Framing
Learn about new trends in fire-rated glazing materials, what to look for when specifying fire-rated glass, active vs. passive fire-protective systems, fire-rated glazing testing, how to meet codes without compromising aesthetics and more.
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TGP Fire-Rated Glass and Framing Projects
TGP Fire-Rated Glass and Framing Projects
This short video highlights end-use photography and product information for completed Technical Glass Products fire-rated glazing and framing projects.
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Smooth Monolithic Fire-Rated Design Complements Neighboring Non-Rated Systems
Smooth Monolithic Fire-Rated Design Complements Neighboring Non-Rated Systems
See how Fireframes SG Curtainwall® Series with Pilkington Pyrostop® glass on the exterior ground floor at 929 Office Tower provides a one-hour fire-resistive-rated barrier and a smooth visual transition with non-rated, neighboring systems.
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Special Application: Exterior Fire-Rated Glazing
Special Application: Exterior Fire-Rated Glazing
TGP’s Fireframes® Curtainwall Series fire-resistive-rated system prevents flames from spreading building to building via an elementary school’s exterior, while also meeting project-specific design loads such as wind and seismic.
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Where Can I Use Fire-Rated Glazing?
Where Can I Use Fire-Rated Glazing?
Review the wide range of applications where fire-rated glazing products can be used to satisfy life safety code requirements.
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What Do I Need to Know About TGP's Fire-Rated Doors?
What Do I Need to Know About TGP's Fire-Rated Doors?
Learn more about TGP's narrow profile fire-rated glass door solutions, offering fire ratings up to 90 minutes.
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Minimal Frame Profiles Provide Maximum Daylighting
Minimal Frame Profiles Provide Maximum Daylighting
TGP’s narrow profile Fireframes® Designer Series doors provide increased daylighting and overall views in the parking structure elevator lobbies of the newly renovated Ballston Quarter, which were required by code to be a two-hour separation.
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What’s New in Fire-Rated Glass and Framing?
What’s New in Fire-Rated Glass and Framing?
Learn about the advancement of fire-rated glass and framing technology, including fire-rated glazing systems that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
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