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November 03, 2005
Top Supplier of Hurricane Impact Products Is Dealing With Effects of Hurricane Wilma
Arch Aluminum & Glass is one the nations top suppliers of Hurricane Glass and Aluminum systems. Arch's HQ are in Tamarac, Florida and that area was one of the hardest hit by Wilma. The buildings with Hurricane IMPACT material held up well but the infrastructure failed miserably. This release is an update on status of Arch and how the focus in South Florida should now change.
TAMARAC, FL (PRWEB) October 29, 2005 --Arch Aluminum & Glass Co., Inc. is dealing with the effects of Hurricane Wilma. As one of the leaders in the production of Hurricane Glass & Aluminum systems, Arch Aluminum & Glass was pleased that it’s products stood up well to the forces of Wilma, but dismayed on the other aftereffects.
“From a pure structural standpoint Florida has done the right thing in its building codes and that was proven after this storm, but the big problems are with the essentials, power, phone, water- they all failed…” said Leon Silverstein, President & CEO of Arch Aluminum & Glass.
Arch Aluminum & Glass HQ, IMPACT laminated plant, and Extrusion plants are currently closed because of the lack of power. As soon as power is restored to those plants, they will re-open. The other nationwide Arch Aluminum & Glass branch locations are in an autonomous mode. Suppliers that normally deal direct with corporate can communicate now directly with the branch.
After Hurricane Andrew struck in 1992, Arch Aluminum & Glass was one of the first to receive important county approval (NOA’s) on complete Glass and Aluminum Hurricane Impact systems.
“Those systems came through this storm well- they proved their worth, but the rest of the infrastructure now needs to be examined. What good is a solid building and structure if you can’t supply it with power, water or phone service?” Silverstein commented.
If power is not restored to Tamarac by Monday, the management of Arch Aluminum & Glass will set up a satellite branch to be able to communicate with its customers, branches, and suppliers nationwide. The company would also like to thank its valued customers and suppliers for its well wishes during this time and asks for their continued patience going forward.
“We weathered Andrew in ’92 and a few others before this one, so once we get power back we’ll get back at it and do what we do best- taking care of our customers and developing systems to protect against hurricanes” Silverstein said.
Arch Aluminum is your TRUE SINGLE SOURCE® for Architectural Aluminum, Insulated, Tempered, Mirrors, Laminated, and Decorative Glass. Arch is an American-owned, family business founded in 1978. Arch now operates 27 facilities in 16 states with over 1900 employees. For more information on Arch Aluminum & Glass please visit www.archaluminum.net or www.hurricanecodes.com
Posted by Industrial-Manufacturing at November 3, 2005 12:28 AM