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The article discusses on the business development activities of Owens-Illinois Inc.,(O-I). It is stated that in less than three months the company has invested into diverse businesses including pulp and paper mills, plywood mill and announced on building a new plastic container plant and a box factory. The company maintains a glass research centre and its invention of fiberglass was a contributing factor in its success. Also presented are comments from Raymon H. Mulford, president of O-I.

The article provides an overview of the glass fiber boat industry in the U.S. in 1957. It presents a report from one of the top builders of glass fiber, Lone Star Boat Co., which reveals that the order books for glass boats had been closed since March 15. Comments from E. L. Goodwin, president of Cape Cod Shipbuilding Co. in Wareham, Massachusetts, are also included.

The article focuses on the conception of the glass fibers embedded in plastic. The high specific strength of fiber glass plastics derives from a fundamental principle in the science material called "two phase" principle of material structure and strength. According to research, the most efficient materials created by nature and by man over the years have always been composite materials.

The article discusses on the impact of glass fiber on the scientific transmission of light signals. An experiment conducted long ago by John Tyndall, a British physicist, demonstrated that light travels in straight lines can be conducted also along a curved path. He used glass or plastic rods as conductors for the illumination effect. Recently, light conductors have been transformed into glass fiber which can lead for betterment of further experiments.

The article explores new products from glass in the 1940s. It discusses strange new qualities of tempered glass, unheard-of new uses such as a glass-faced, load-bearing concrete slab for outer-wall constructions in buildings, and even defense implications as exemplified by special glass for battleship portholes. The article also mentions that there are 565 uses so far listed for fiber-glass, but only 15 of them are visible to the consumer.

The article focuses on the development of textile fiber industry as of November 15, 1939. Topics addressed include cellulose as one of the ingredients of textile fibers and its contribution to the genesis of rayon industry. Details related to the usage of casein protein fiber, described by the author as "lanitol" as a substitute of wool are also provided. Other synthetic fibers, including glass, nylon and vinyl fibers are also analyzed.

The article reports the success of the U.S. tire company Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in 1969 with its Polyglass tire. It says that the company, in 1967 under chairman Russell DeYoung, had developed and marketed a bias-belted tire made from polyester cord fabric and belts of fiber glass to which it had focused on throughout 1969. It adds that the tire was approved as optional equipment for most 1969 and 1970 cars, and Goodyear expects to capture 52% of the passenger tire market.

The article reports on the status of the insect screening market in the U.S. According to the author, since the end of World War II, more screen types have been added to the traditional galvanized and bronze screens including plastic, aluminum and glass fiber. The insect screen market is estimated to be worth between 40 and 50 million U.S. dollars. The author adds that low-priced screen products still account for almost 50 percent of the market, with galvanized screens being the best seller.

The article offers information on the use of fibrous glass in the automobile industry in the U.S. It states that Molded Fiberglass Co. earned a contract worth 3.5 million dollars to produce molded plastic parts reinforced with fibrous glass for Chevrolet automobile Corvette. It mentions that Robert S. Morrison, president of the company, uses Vinyl bag to make the plastic bodies for the automobiles. It highlights that Morrison is also expected to build a plant.

The article profiles Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. based in the U.S. Harold Boeschenstein is chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of the company. As stated, the company since its inception in the year 1938 has developed and built a big and growing market for one of the most versatile man-made materials, fiber glass. Boeschenstein says that, fiber glass is not an industry, and the company is a producer of basic materials and compete with other materials like steel, glass, and aluminum.

The article discusses the types of construction presented at the fifth annual National Swimming Pool Institute convention and exposition in Dallas, Texas is presented. It highlights several basic types of construction including poured concrete, gunite, and glass fiber. Robert M. Hoffman, publisher of Swimming Pool Age, states that the gross of the 4,500-odd swimming pool contractors is 125,000 dollars.

The article presents update on the development of a microscopic glass fiber product by Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. and looks at its potential threat to the textile industry. Competition between cotton and glass fiber in the field of insulation is observed. Owens-Corning expects to increase the production of its glass fiber by 35 percent in response to the demand for fiberglass insulation. Measures being done to improve the quality of the glass fiber include varnish treatment, plastic lamination and plastic-metal lamination.

The article reports that practical application of refrigerating apparatus has included, within the past year, the installation of refrigerating machines for the Winter heating of a theatre and drug store. It mentions that a line of industrial coolers is insulated against cold and has thermostatic controls which supply economical electric heat if temperature falls to danger point. It states that flexible and porous mats of finely spun glass have been introduced into automotive batteries.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including one on the lift-slab method of building construction in the December 26, 1953 issue, one on the Fiberglas Sliding Cushion in the December 19, 1953 issue, and one on the selling of a house as a tricky business in the January 9, 1954 issue.

The article features several products in the U.S. in 1950 including a metal floor bridging from Glover Manufacturing & Sales Co., the Catalytic Exhaust from Oxy-Catalyst Manufacturing Co. and the Fiberglas ceiling board from Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp.

The article presents facts about asbestos. Asbestos is known to be the only mineral that can be woven into cloth. A team has been assembled in the Environmental Science Laboratory in Mount Sinai, New York City to examine various negative effects of asbestos on health. The group concludes that one component of asbestos which is dangerous to health is the amorphous glass fibres.

The article examines the advent of plastics in sports. Among the plastic sporting goods that resulted to world records were fiber-glass archery equipment and fiber-glass vaulting poles. One of the sports that benefited from synthetics is boating, which uses fiber-glass boats, Dacron sails and plastic water gear. The synthetic revolution is expected to widen due to exhaustible natural resources.

The article reports on the technique of creating low-pressure laminates which involves the use of vinyl resins to impregnate fibrous glass mats in the U.S. in 1947.

The article reports on the misuse of Fiberglas, pliable glass fibers manufactured by Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. Owens has found that surplus flare-shade material made of Fiberglas is being used by cloth manufacturers as lining for wearing apparel, despite its warnings and without its knowledge. The company found about the misuse when the U.S. Public Health Service has received complaints of skin irritation from buyers of women's and babies' garments lined with glass cloth.

The article offers information on new products launched in the U.S. as of February 1947 which include the automatic typewriter from Robotyper Corp., the glass cloth fiber blanket from the U.S. Rubber Co. and the Sparkle-Type typewriter cleaner.

The article focuses on the production of glass cloth by U.S.-based Corning Glass Works and Owens-Illinois Glass Co. in 1936. Several fabrics woven from fibrous glass yards were displayed by Corning at the Chemical Show in the winter of 1935. Among the potential applications of glass cloth due to its fireproof and waterproof qualities are draperies and carpets. One challenge facing manufacturers of glass cloth is the tendency of particles of glass to cause silicosis.

The article reports on a practical and neater method of discarding rubber tires known as glasphalt. Glasphalt is an experimental product developed at the University of Missouri that uses ground glass granules to replace the rock aggregates that are used in highway construction material. The test results show that discarded rubber provides added flexibility and resistance to asphalt, used in the construction of roads. Thus the experiment product might prove a boon for both road and tire industry.

The article presents various products in chemical industry. A new line of Accosperse Pigment Dispersions provides a variety of deen shades and medium light tints for popular rubber latex interior architecture finishes. Waxes and polishes which contain Cyanamid's Cationic SP Antistatic Agent have proved to be effective in reducing dust and lint pickup and its desired gloss on polished surfaces usually is brought out by rubbing and buffing. The Round-the-World Luggage is made of glass fiber and Cyanamid's Laminac Polyester Resin that can withstand rough handling that usually breaks, dents, or scars ordinary luggage. The flexible vinyl wall tile remains supple and durable because of the phthalate plasticizers made with Aero Phthalic Andehydride which is available in high purity and in either flake or molten form.

The article focuses on a machine from Textured Products Inc. which manufactured a lightweight, fire-resistant glass cloth called Fibercoat in the U.S. in 1971. It is said that the secret of such equipment lies on the technique of putting the cotton face in the glass cloth. People from the fiberglass industry expressed enthusiasm on the fabric's potential. Thomas and Stephen George of Textured Products are reportedly confident that their product will also find other applications in addition to fire resistance.

The article focuses on the growth of thermoplastics strengthened with glass fibers in the plastic industry. It states that the stronger plastic which was invented by Rexford Bradt improved the conversion of materials from metal to plastics wherein its volume use has promoted its growth rate. In addition, people associated in the plastic industry agrees that the market for the said plastics is growing rapidly wherein Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corp. placed 60 million pounds of volume in 1969.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including an editorial on summer jobs for young people in the July 20, 1968 issue, "The Promises of Peace" in the July 2, 1968 issue and one on the manufacturing and utilization of fiber glass in bathrooms in the July 6, 1968 issue.

The article evaluates the Techite fiber glass created by United Technology Center.

This section offers world news briefs on business and finance as of June 15, 1961. General Public Utilities has found a buyer for its Manila Electric subsidiary in the Philippines after years of it being on sale. The trend towards the use of fiber glass in boat construction has increased, as shown in the displays at the National Motor Boat Show held in New York. The chemical price squeeze in the U.S. has affected chemical producers overseas.

The article focuses on the importance of the Fiberglass Dust-Stop Air Filter for broadening sales opportunities of air conditioning in 1940 in the U.S. It indicates that the development of the air filter emergences from the discovery of fiberglass which is claimed a basic material. It cites the functions of the air filter including delivering clean air to hospitals' operating rooms and preventing dust particles found in automobile factories' paint-spray rooms.

The article focuses on the emergence of fiberglass in the U.S. in 1931 leading to the creation of the Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. in Toledo, Ohio. It mentions that the material had become an important factor in 49 different industries in which one of its qualities involve the ability to withstand fire and acid. It also presents the uses of fiberglass in various equipment and products including appliances, chemical filters and airplanes.

The article reports that Hess, Goldsmith & Co. Inc. has developed a new glass fibre called Form-Fab.

The article presents information on modernized production methods for the aircraft industry in the U.S. The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recently held an aeronautical meeting in Los Angeles, California, where it was admitted that there is a need for mass fabrication techniques and new production methods to balance the rising cost of materials and labor. Lockheed Corp. has been working on foamed plastics and glass fiber laminates as substitutes for metals in dies and presses.

The article introduces a new design in prefabricated materials designed by East Coast Aeronautics, Inc. of Mount Vernon, New York. Made by Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corp., the Fiberglas-reinforced plastic panels are shaped like orange peels that lock together to form 20-foot diameter, dome-like huts. The huts are designed for military personnel and equipment and can accommodate 12 to 20 men.

The article discusses the use of fiberglass on the hulls of sea vessels. It states that wood was the traditional material in constructing the hulls of boats. Fiberglass was discovered to be the better alternative due to its capability of being molded into shape, its features of strength and its elasticity. Fiberglass was first used in December 1956 on a large sailing craft named Bounty II owned by Naval Architect Philip L. Rhodes and by 1960 was used on 40 percent of the 400,000 vessels being manufactured in the U.S.

The article focuses on the Cal-40, a one-design fiber-glass race boat that is mass produced. The boat type has won several racing record including the Cal-40 called Conquistador which beat the custom-built boats around the southern circuit. Several Cal-40s will join the 1967 2,255-mile Los Angeles, California to Honolulu, Hawaii race. The 40-foot racing boat was designed by Bill Lapworth.

The article focuses on the new solid propellant rockets of the Pentagon. It states that such rockets involve high-melting-point materials like zirconium oxide or graphite to control the gas pressure from burning fuels. It mentions that sheet plastic strengthened with glass fibers is one of the highly-potential materials for solid fuel rockets due to its toughness and light weight features.

The article reports on technological developments including the possibility that the best ore of germanium is just an ordinary coal, and Linde Air Products Co.'s development of high-strength glass fiber-reinforced plastics.