I want to apologize in advance for there not being any pictures to accompany this post, but due to proprietary issues Spectrum would not allow me to photograph my visit to their factory. Though I did find this picture on the internet of the rollers in a flat glass furnace that they do have at Spectrum.
Paul Marioni has a very long and good relationship with Spectrum and needed to get some sheet glass from them. He asked if I would like to go to the factory for a tour; I must of looked like a kid who was invited to Disney World. It was cooler than Disney.
Robots that ladle 80 pounds of hot glass in one scoop, furnaces that churn out flat glass all day long, 300 ft. long lehrs, and watching them make the Spectrum nuggets that are becoming the glass of choice for blowers. Such an amazing experience. Thank you Mr. Marioni and Spectrum Glass.
For those that have been wondering where Christy and I will be living after this adventure begins to wind down. We have made a decision.
