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09-23-2008
Have you heard?
We've challenged our sales team to not lose a project because of a delivery schedule.
08-21-2008
Specifying Viraspan Design
Helpful guidelines to help you specify silk-screen patterns with our new expansion to our silk-screen offerings.
07-23-2008
Viracon's New Box Design is Going Green
Viracon is going green with the redesign of our glass sample boxes. With the new design, now all the box materials are recyclable.
06-19-2008
Viracon Glass Technology Contributes to the Creation of a Chicago Landmark
Chicago architects, Ron Krueck and Mark Sexton, wanted to optimize natural light and emphasize the role light plays in the Jewish religion and culture, so they designed a 10-story façade of folded glass to cover the 155,000 square-foot building.
05-15-2008
Viracon Expands Viraspan™ Standard Silk-Screen Offering
Viracon is making it easier than ever to add silk-screened ceramic frit patterns to your project. Based on your feedback and ordering trends, we've expanded our Viraspan Design standard silk-screen patterns to 14 designs.
03-21-2008
Viracon Glass via Google™ Maps
Viracon is pleased to announce the launch of—Viracon Glass via Google™ Maps—a new website feature that makes it easier than ever for site visitors to locate and learn about Viracon projects in cities across the country.
02-20-2008
Viracon's Insulating Glass Now Certified to ASTM E 2190
Viracon’s insulating glass units have been CBA rated with the Insulating Glass Certification Council (IGCC) in accordance with ASTM Specifications E-773 and E-774 "Specification for Sealed Insulating Glass Units".
01-23-2008
Designing with
Silk-screened Glass
The design community is often faced with the challenge of designing to conserve energy while still providing a creative, unique building.
12-20-2007
How can Viracon assist you with Green Building Design?
Our recently updated Green Building Design section of our web site can provide updated information on the role of glass in the building design and construction. 
11-20-2007
New Innovative Combination
Viracon’s newest innovative combination of high performance coatings combined with Guardian CrystalGray™ glass assists in managing glare and improving solar control.
10-23-2007
Viracon Receives State Human Rights Award
Viracon received a State of Minnesota Human Rights Award on September 29 from the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions.
09-20-2007
New VLE57 Specifically Designed for Laminated Glass
Viracon's new Laminated Low-E (VLE) 57 is a revolutionary glass coating that blends the super strength of laminated glass with the power of Low-E technology.
08-22-2007
St. George Facility Officially Opens
Viracon has officially opened its new $35 million, 210,000 square foot full-fabrication facility in St. George, Utah.
06-07-2006
Viracon Holds Ground Breaking Ceremony for New Facility
Viracon, the world’s leading architectural glass fabricator, officially began construction of its new St. George, Utah, facility at a ground breaking ceremony at the new facility’s site, 1630 East Park Industrial Drive (4500 South), Ft. Pierce Industrial park.
03-10-2006
Immediate Production Openings are Available at Viracon
Previously announced plant expansions are now on-line at Viracon, resulting in shorter lead-times and immediate production openings.
01-24-2006
Viracon Announces Vice President of Manufacturing for New Southwest USA Facility
Don Pyatt, President of Viracon, has named Bill Wright Vice President of Manufacturing for Viracon’s new Southwest USA facility, scheduled to open in 2007.
10-11-2005
Viracon to Build New Glass Fabrication Plant
Viracon announced at a press conference at the GlassBuild America show this past month plans to build a new architectural glass fabrication plant in the southwest, USA.
08-19-2005
Pier 1 Headquarters at a Glance
The Pier 1 Headquarters building was the first high-rise built in downtown Fort Worth in nearly a quarter of a century.
07-14-2005
Viracon Opens Statesboro, Ga., Facility Expansion
Viracon has again expanded to meet the increasing world-wide demand for high-performance glazing.
05-20-2005
Meet the Architectural Design Group
Don McCann, Manager of the Architectural Design Group is pleased to introduce the members of his team.
04-04-2005
Viracon Web Site—Completely Redesigned
We are pleased to announce the re-launch of Viracon.com.
12-23-2004
Lead-times Improve
Viracon has improved its lead-times.
12-01-2004
Part II: There Isn't Just One Solution...
The Department of Energy recommends glazing with characteristics in the Spectrally Selective quadrant.
10-13-2004
Why Have Lead-times Moved Out?
Viracon is currently experiencing longer than typical lead-times for some of our glass products.
09-13-2004
Part I: There Simply Isn’t One Solution…
The chart at the left graphically depicts the desirable glazing features as outlined by two different authorities working to balance natural light and energy usage.
08-04-2004
Did You Know...?
When designing an insulating glass unit with the solar controlling properties of a high-performance coating and a silk-screen pattern, superior performance, improved aesthetics, and glare control are achieved when both are on the number 2 surface.
07-02-2004
Did You Know...?
The location of a low-e coating within an insulating glass unit affects the product performance.
06-04-2004
Introducing Viraspan™ Premier
Viraspan Premier is a glass product that produces a non-glass appearance for spandrel building areas.
05-07-2004
Announcing Vanceva™ Storm
Viracon offers a new hurricane-resistant glass product, Vanceva Storm.
04-01-2004
Announcing VRE-67
VRE-67 offers the highest light transmission of our VRE platform along with the same solar control performance as Viracon’s Solarscreen 2000™.
02-11-2004
Viracon Introduces VRE-54
Viracon’s newest Radiant Low-E—VRE-54—was designed specifically to meet the new energy code requirements.
10-01-2003
Viracon Welcomes New Sales Representative
Art Huard has joined Viracon as a regional sales representative.
08-07-2003
Bold Use of Color
Viracon proudly supplied the glass for the Westin Hotel in New York City that was recently recognized by the Solutia Design Awards for its bold use of color on the building façade.
07-03-2003
Gray Sealant, a new option
For a sealant that isn’t as visible and offers less contrast than the standard black sealant, Viracon offers gray sealant as an alternative.
06-06-2003
Viracon Introduces Website Photo Gallery
Viracon has developed a photo gallery located on our website to allow you to view project images and product aesthetics.
05-02-2003
A Protective Glazing Symposium
Viracon, a proud member of the Protective Glazing Council, will participate in a symposium on June 3rd in San Francisco.
04-04-2003
Viracon Offering A New Heat-Soak Test For Tempered Glass
Viracon is offering a new heat-soak test that will provide added protection against spontaneous breakage of tempered glass, and a new level of confidence for Viracon customers.
03-07-2003
Expanded Viracon Department Dedicated to Client Needs
Viracon has expanded the Architectural Promotions department with knowledgeable veterans "who live and breathe glass."
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