The Glazing Supply Company

South Gate, CA (June 09, 2020) – The Frameless Hardware Company (FHC), a supplier and manufacturer to the glass and glazing industries, has appointed Armando Rodriguez to the position of Vice President of Manufacturing. Rodriguez brings over 30 years of glass industry manufacturing and fabrication experience to the newly created role, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Manufacturing at C.R. Laurence (CRL). Prior to that, Rodriguez assumed leadership roles at Tajima Corporation, a specialty metal contractor/manufacturer, and International Architectural Metal Works.

In his new role, Rodriguez will steward FHC’s entry into the manufactured products sector, managing staff and production on an expanded plant floor. FHC recently added to its manufacturing footprint to increase capacities in support of Armando’s team and direction.

“Designing and manufacturing architectural systems was part of the long-term plan since day one,” said Chris Hanstad, President of FHC. “Armando’s addition to the FHC family has significantly expedited that process in the best way possible. Our investments in product R&D now have a swift and clear path to market. The industry has been demanding better product solutions and faster lead times, and we’re now positioned and equipped to deliver.”

FHC has multiple product launches planned for Q3 and Q4 that will debut at GlassBuild America in Las Vegas later this year.