A 2018 article in Sport Fishing magazine reported that new technologies in glass molding and bonding have resulted in better visibility, safety, and style in boat windshields and windows. Writer Jim Hendricks notes, “The new wave of glass windshields and windows is not just strong and durable, but also affords more styling choices and superior visibility… Read more »
Hodgdon Yachts is America’s oldest boat builder, dating its operation back to 1816, in East Boothbay, Maine. The company is still family-owned today and one of its divisions specializes in Superyacht tender construction. ProCurve Glass recently supplied high performance marine glazing to Hodgdon for a 9.5-meter tender designed by Michael Peters Yacht Design to accompany a Superyacht built… Read more »
Automobiles and laminated glass windshields go hand in hand. The interlayer used to bond glass together to form the laminate was invented in the 1930’s. It was a major safety advancement to keep drivers and passengers safe inside their vehicles. Even after impact, broken laminated glass windshields are likely to stay in place, holding glass shards in place… Read more »
Al Duhail, a 112-foot (34.3-meter) all-carbon motoryacht sportfisher, designed by Warwick Yacht Design and built by Yachting Developments, has arrived safely into her home port of Qatar. ProCurve Glass supplied the high-performance marine glazing to this New Zealand-based company. The yacht was designed with a focus on fishing and diving, with highlights including a large cockpit… Read more »
Tempe Streetcar is the first modern streetcar line in the Phoenix Metropolitan area (aka the Valley). Once complete in 2020, it will serve one of the highest transit ridership centers in the region. Brookville was contracted to design and build six off-wire capable Liberty Streetcar vehicles. The Liberty Street Cars will operate along a new streetcar corridor… Read more »
Visibility and safety are two major concerns affecting the performance of glass windshields during the winter months. De-icing ferry, train, and other transportation windshields can be accomplished with special glass laminates that incorporate wire-grid technology. ProCurve Glass is your source for these heated glass products. The Spread of Windshield Cracks Increases in the Winter If… Read more »
Installing curved glass from a company like ProCurve Glass Design will give you plenty of benefits and rewards. Giving your car a sleek look for your sports car, truck, recreational vehicle, or classic car will enhance it. We can provide a sleek and durable windshield that has a crystal-clear view. It’s designed to be incredibly… Read more »
If you’re using heavy equipment such as bulldozers, tractors, excavators, bobcats, etc. on a regular basis, you’ll know that the windshield takes quite a bit of beating. It’s extremely important for you to have the windshield on it replaced if it is ever cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. You should not, under any… Read more »
If you own or run a yacht, you are very much aware that it requires constant maintenance and checkups in order to ensure it is always able to operate to its fullest potential. The window system is no exception and has important maintenance tasks that are needed to ensure they last the lifetime of the… Read more »
Rail glass has the responsibility of protecting millions of passengers every single year. Strength and durability is essential to our safety, whether it’s inter-city rail cars, trolleys, and more. With that being said, glass designs are getting more and more creative for trains. Let’s take a look. Rocky Mountaineer’s GoldLeaf Service Rail Cars This Rocky… Read more »