Stories from Around the World
On these pages, you'll find news on community involvement, stewardship efforts, product launches, stunning architectural projects, and much more.
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Highlights from across our organization.
Merritt Gaunt to Lead Guardian Glass
Auburn Hills, Mich., January 14, 2026 – Merritt Gaunt has been named President and CEO of Guardian Industries, following the retirement of Ron Vaupel. Merritt Gaunt has been named President and CEO of Guardian Industries, a Koch company. In this role, he will assume leadership of Guardian Glass, one of the world’s largest glass manufacturers. Guardian Glass helps people improve their lives through innovative products that provide daylight, security, energy efficiency, and comfort. This change follows the retirement of Ron Vaupel, President and CEO of Guardian Industries since 2014.
Guardian Glass now offers an accredited vacuum insulated glass course
This comprehensive course, titled “Vacuum Insulated Glass: Advancing Thermal Performance and Design of Glazing Units," is an in-depth exploration of vacuum insulated glass (VIG) units and their unique advantages over traditional, architectural insulated glass units (IGUs).
Guardian Industries and Atlas Holdings Finalize Sale of SRG Global
Auburn Hills, Mich., April 3, 2025 Atlas Holdings and Guardian Industries signed an agreement in October for an affiliate of Atlas Holdings to acquire SRG Global, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of integrated and functional decorative trim systems for the automotive, mobility, and commercial truck industries. The transaction is now complete after customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.
Glass contributes to the renewal of an iconic UK modern office design
The refurbished Mountbatten House (now called PLANT Basingstoke) offers a stylish, wellness-centered space suited to the contemporary workforce of Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK.