Clear Impact Podcast

Each kind of glass, colors, thicknesses, and Low-E all need to be treated differently when it comes to heating. As a custom manufacturer, we meet the demands of our customers and offer so many varieties! Each option needs its own recipe, and our very own Ronnie Sopcich is known in the industry as "The Recipe Master". His work helps our Glass Operation to process glass as efficiently as possible.

Today we learn about XYZ cutters, cranes, auto seamers, and glass washers. Ryan Smith shares a bit about this critical process and why efficiency is so vital to our operations. Different thicknesses, coatings, color, texture options, as well as custom shapes keep things interesting for him and his team.

Jason Anderson is a bit like an orchestra conductor at our Glass Operations, but his official role is Production Manager. He helps make sure that our glass keeps moving in the right direction at the right time. Jason also helps with our customer tours while keeping his eye on the big picture.

Today we meet Chris Triana, who oversees the Glass Plant operations here at our Venice campus. With four different segments of glass operations, he and his team process the major component of our products. The recent expansion adds more to the space, making room for new equipment and a mezzanine, which is a great enhancement to our customer tour experience.

We continue to chat with Lisa, Logan and Alonso as they share about the NFRC, the National Fenestration Rating Council. This organization manages all the testing for Fenestration products on several criteria. We learn more about this group, how they function, and why it’s important for our business and the consumers.

Let's be honest, most folks do not want to hear that OSHA is coming, or worse, has arrived on site. Not so with MITER! In fact, we partner with OSHA in a program that goes above and beyond the minimal safety standards. In today's episode, we learn all about OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program, which of our sites have earned this rare designation, and why having 100% of our sites certified is our goal. Mike Troutman and Chris Koperna share the details, and why safety matters to our leadership and our teams.

If there has ever been an attorney to break the stereotype, it would be Robert Reed, Jr., our Senior VP and Corporate Counsel. Robert shares a bit about his family and work history, and what it's like living in two states. He also shares his excitement about connecting to the shared culture and the legacy PGT team members.

Today we meet our Chief Human Resource Officer, Eric Rothermel, who oversees the HR function as well as the Environmental Health and Safety teams, covering over 10,000 team members! It's not a big transition when the existing cultures are so closely aligned regarding: team member well being, shared commitments to excellence and safety, and giving back to our communities. This conversation verifies that our focus really is on the people.

If you’ve ever worked with impact products, you know how heavy they can be. And you’ve probably been wondering when someone was going to improve this. Well, the wait is over. Our team is excited to introduce Diamond Glass! This new impact resistant glass technology offers better clarity, better scratch resistance, and is up to 45% lighter than standard laminated glass. One of our pilot dealers, Adam Dovi, from Dovi Window Designs, Inc., shares his experience working with Diamond Glass in our WINDOOR products.

From loading trucks as a teen, to the role of COO, today we meet Mike DeSoto. He and his team of incredible leaders across the enterprise keep the gears turning, literally. We discuss carrying on the legacy of our founders, Pete DeSoto, Jim Milgard, and Rod Hershberger by doing things right, every day, everywhere.