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While low iron in the human body is something to be concerned about, low iron glass is often desired, because it provides more of a crystal-clear look than regular glass. Glass primarily comes from silica sand, which is heated into a liquid and then turns into glass when it cools. As a result of the iron in silica, glass can have a greenish tint to it, which is more noticeable on thicker pieces. While this tint is not always that obvious nor unwanted—iron could even be added to create a different look—some people want glass that is exceptionally clear, such as for a display case or a mirror. In order to achieve this clarity, some glass is made from silica that has been processed in a way that reduces iron levels. Thus, low iron glass comes from low iron silica, and the absence of iron creates greater clarity. Ideoli manufactures both low-iron glass and regular-iron glass products, so our clients can choose what works best for their specific design and budget parameters. Understanding the difference between low iron and regular iron can help clients select the perfect product, and ideoli is there to procure and manufacture custom glass products to meet its clients’ needs. Facebook-f Linkedin-in Tumblr Envelope

What Malaysia, lacks in size, it makes up for in manufacturing prowess. So Ideoli’s founders, George Stroumboulis and Chris Hartswick, took their first trip—personally and professionally—to Malaysia in order to further expand the company’s manufacturing footprint in Southeast Asia. Ideoli crafted a video highlighting our founders’ trip to Malaysia in order to spread its reach across Southeast Asia and to oversee the production of new orders for international clients. Ideoli is thrilled to expand to Malaysia by establishing promising partnerships for manufacturing. Despite only being the 42nd most populous country in the world, Malaysia is a top-eight market for furniture exporting and aims to be within the top five within five years, so it is a strategic market for Ideoli. “After spending time there and setting up Ideoli’s assembly lines, we are very confident in the long-term potential. When it comes to specific product categories in the interiors space, Malaysia is a leader,” says Chris Hartswick, CPO and Co-Founder. Ideoli is now working with local manufacturers in Malaysia to supply its clients with world-class furniture. One of those partners, Yong, an expert in the furniture manufacturing trade in Malaysia for the past four decades, notes that Malaysia’s strong supply chain, infrastructure and laws that support a good standard of living for local manufacturing workers make Malaysia a great market for this industry. Already, Ideoli has seen first-hand the quality of production in the country. “We have successfully executed large-scale production runs with partner factories in Kuala Lumpur and are extremely pleased with the results,” says George Stroumboulis, CEO and Co-Founder.  The future looks bright for Malaysia, and Ideoli is excited to be a part of it. Ideoli looks all across the globe for new markets to best serve its clients, and expanding to Malaysia exemplifies this dedication. 

Many people get confused about the difference between ETL and UL certification for electrical products like lighting fixtures, but from the customers’ point of view, there is no difference because both meet the necessary standards for safety compliance. Commercial building codes require lighting to pass all national safety standards by UL. As a manufacturer, you are required to have your products tested to these standards. The two most common labels for this are Intertek and UL which results in the UL and ETL mark. It’s important to note both labs test to the same standards and are equally accepted. That’s because in order to ensure the safety of certain electrical products, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requires certification from a designated Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), and both Intertek and UL are NRTLs.  Any product ETL or UL certified passes required safety standards. So really the only difference is on the manufacturer’s side in terms of which laboratory it wants to use. Ideoli chooses to work with both NRTLs, because they are interchangeable without one having superior standards. In some cases though, clients are more familiar with one certification over the other and request a specific one, and we listen as we strive to make the client happy. In most cases, however, after we explain that they both serve and meet the same purpose, clients are okay with either UL or ETL as the label of choice. Clients can rest assured that Ideoli’s lighting products can be either ETL or UL certified, and they do not have to worry about obtaining both certifications since they meet the same required safety standards. Facebook-f Linkedin-in Tumblr Envelope