From Window Plant to EnergyEfficientWindow Plant

Remember the Republic Window factory near Chicago that was the site of a worker sit-in when they were told the plant would close immediately? Just before Christmas. The Chicago Tribune reports, "The new owner, Serious Materials, has started rehiring some of the more than 200 laid-off workers to make energy-efficient windows at the plant. "

Serious Materials CEO Kevin Surace said his company is creating the green-collar jobs the nation needs to pull itself out of recession. "Highly skilled manufacturing work like this is a triple win. It will save families money by helping reduce their energy use, protect our environment by reducing carbon emissions and create new paths for economic growth and energy independence," he said.

Oh yeah, and Vice President Biden showed up for the reopening. which is cool.
Good luck on the venture.