Tempco Glass Fabrication hosts tour of 50,000 s/f facility

Queens, NY New York metro area glass processor Tempco Glass Fabrication opened its doors to area architects, specifiers, and building envelope specialists for tours of its 50,000 s/f facility. Several dozen design and construction professionals spent time learning about glass fabrication and viewing Tempco’s operations firsthand.

“Tempco’s objective with this educational factory tour was to bridge the gap and eliminate any disconnects for design and construction professionals between what’s specified and what finished glass products are fabricated,” said Johnson Chen, Tempco president. “I feel our goal of creating better understanding for building façade professionals was achieved with this informative and enlightening day of presentations followed by a tour of our operations to see glass processing in action.”

The educational event was co-hosted by one of Tempco’s leading flat clear and coated glass suppliers Vitro Architectural Glass. During the visit Vitro provided the guests with two of its AIA continuing education courses – Glass Production, Processing, and Performance, and the Live Fabricator Tour. Attending architects received continuing education credits for participating.

Many of the guests in attendance were members of the International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants (IIBEC). Tempco senior management is a strong supporter of IIBEC and its mission to advance the profession of building envelope specialists through education, certification, and advocacy. Founded in 1983, IIBEC has over 3,600 members and chapters around the globe.

“Based on the success of this event, Tempco plans to host additional similar events in the future,” said Chen. “We welcome the design and construction community to partner with us to experience the truly sustainable value glass brings to the built environment.”