C.R. Laurence

Clifford Joins CRL as Director of Business Development for Architectural Metals Division

C.R. Laurence Co., Inc (CRL) is proud to announce that Brian Clifford has joined the company as Director of Business Development for CRL’s Architectural Metals Division.  Brian brings more than 10 years of experience in the architectural metals industry, most recently serving since 2005 as President of Doralco Corporation.

Trabalzini Joins CRL as Italian Translator

C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. (CRL), a leading manufacturer and global supplier to the glazing, railing, architectural, construction, and automotive industries, is pleased to announce that Stefano Trabalzini has joined the company’s growing translation team as an Italian Translator.

Chris Danihel Appointed Manager of CRL’s Pittsburgh Office

C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. (CRL), a leading manufacturer and global supplier to the glazing, railing, architectural, construction, and automotive industries, is pleased to announce that Chris Danihel has been appointed as Manager of CRL’s Pittsburgh office.

CRL Acquires Glasteknik S. Thorball ApS in Denmark

C.R. Laurence of Europe is very pleased to announce the acquisition of the well known and respected glass tools, accessories and machinery distributor, Glasteknik S. Thorball ApS; based in Copenhagen, Denmark. This move comes hard on the heels of the recent acquisition of the Vitrododi of Milan Supply Company, and takes CRL’s coverage of the European market into the whole of Scandinavia, namely Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and beyond.

C.R. Laurence Opens in Italy

CRL announces the establishment of their latest branch in Italy commencing operation on the 1st October 2010, with the new branch only 10 minutes drive from the RHO Milan Fairgrounds. Headed up by Sales Manager, Maurizio Dodi, C.R. Laurence of Europe s.r.l. is located in Cornaredo, northwest of Milan, and will serve the important Italian market directly with a growing range of CRL’s 50,000 plus products.

CRL Breaks Ground on New California Manufacturing Facility

C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. (CRL) broke ground today on a new 310,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Vernon, California.  Eleven acres of land on 55th St. were prepared for the facility which is estimated to be complete as of February 2011.  The Mayor of Vernon, Hilario Gonzales, participated along with members of the Vernon City Council, the City Manager, and other dignitaries.

CRL Announces Purchase of the Supply Division of Vitrodod

C.R.Laurence Co., Inc (CRL), a leading manufacturer and global supplier to the glazing, architectural hardware, construction, and automotive industries, is pleased to announce that it has acquired the Supply Division of the Italian Vitrododi International Company (effective 30th June 2010). For three generations Vitrododi has been operating in the glass field supplying machines and tools.

Gary Dean Joins CRL as Director of Sales and Marketing

C.R. Laurence Co. Inc., a leading global supplier to the glazing, railing, architectural, construction, industrial, and automotive industries, is pleased to announce that Gary Dean has joined the company as Director of Sales and Marketing.  In this role, Gary will be responsible for business development strategies and programs for the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, and new markets, as the company continues to develop its global growth plan.

CRL Purchases Blumcraft

C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. (CRL), a leading manufacturer and global supplier to the glazing, railing, architectural, construction, and automotive industries, is pleased to announce that the company has completed the purchase Blumcraft of Pittsburgh, an icon in the architectural metal and glass industry. “We are very pleased to announce this agreement,” says Lloyd Talbert, President of C. R. Laurence. 

CRL Balanced Doors and Entrances Introduced at Glass Build America

C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. (CRL) will be introducing the company’s latest addition to its extensive architectural hardware line – CRL/Tajima Balanced Doors - at this September’s Glass Build America in Las Vegas, September 14 – 16. Armando Rodriguez, the CRL Brand Manager of Architectural Metals, explains, “We now offer a complete line of CRL/Tajima Balanced Doors, utilizing the high performance hardware as designed by Wikk Industries."