My friend Carl said.......

Wow! A word I'm not sure can begin to describe today's adventure. After getting our grab and go breakfast, we loaded up in our vans and began our journey to Wissmach Glass. I met the most interesting man named, Carl. He had retired from the factory but ,enjoyed his work so much, he went back to work there. He taught me so many things in such a short time frame. 

At the Wissmach glass factory they produce art "sheet" glass. The factory has the potential to create about 5,000 different colors and tints; with a variety of 18 different patterns. The tools used at Wissmach involved the traditional tools discussed in previous blog posts, and a tool I hadn't seen before. The tool used was a wheel and ladle. This simple machine increased their productivity. 

 This tool allowed for the molten glass to be scooped and wheeled to a rolling press, where it was mixed by two men. The level of collaboration at this factory was impressive. 

The factory wouldn't be as successful without their employees cooperation and teamwork. In each part of the factory from mixing,cutting,shipping and packing, and even our tour involved a level of collaboration. 

Wissmach's efficiency allows them to produce a sheet of glass every 1 minute 26 seconds and about 700 square ft an hour. The company sells, packages, and ships their glass craftsmanship around the globe. What an amazing demonstration of dedication and combined effort.