{"id":373602,"date":"2026-10-15T04:37:49","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T04:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/373602\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T04:37:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T04:37:49","slug":"business-council-of-new-york-visits-crystal-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/373602\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Council Of New York Visits Crystal Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>National manufacturer Crystal Window &amp; Door Systems was selected by The Business Council of New York as one of 11 stops on its week-long 2026 Manufacturers\u2019 Week bus tour of major manufacturers across the state.\u00a0\u00a0On Monday, October 5, The Business Council bus pulled into the parking lot at Crystal\u2019s Queens headquarters and factory where Business Council President Heather Mulligan and other leaders of the organization were welcomed by Crystal executives to learn more about the company and tour its large facility.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a new member of The New York Business Council, Crystal was pleased to be part of this year\u2019s Manufacturers\u2019 Week celebrations,\u201d said Crystal CEO Steve Chen.\u00a0\u00a0\u201cThe bus tour helps shine a spotlight on the companies that make products in our great state for the nation and the world, and it shows what\u00a0a significant impact New York manufacturers\u00a0make on the economy.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The bus tour, held by The Business Council every year, makes stops throughout the state at various manufacturer locations to connect with employees, see production operations, and discuss issues\u00a0impacting\u00a0New York manufacturers.\u00a0\u00a0This year\u2019s tour includes 11 facilities in 10 cities across\u00a01,000 miles\u00a0of New York State.\u00a0\u00a0Observations and insights learned help shape The Business Council\u2019s policy advocacy for the state\u2019s manufacturers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Joining representatives of The Business Council and executives at Crystal Windows were State Senator Toby Stavisky and Assembly Member Sam Berger.\u00a0\u00a0Visitors to Crystal saw the complete window\u00a0fabrication operation from vinyl extrusion and glass cutting to window assembly and packaging for shipment.\u00a0\u00a0Following the tour, Crystal executives presented an overview of current projects and new products in development, along with a discussion of challenges manufacturers face in New York.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCrystal is one of the largest manufacturers operating in New York City,\u201d said Chen.\u00a0\u00a0\u201cFor over 35 years, our dedicated employees have worked hard to make this company the success it is today, and we were glad to show this operation to The Business Council.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Business Council of New York State\u00a0represents\u00a0more than 3,000 member companies, many of which are manufacturers, that employ over 1.2 million New Yorkers.\u00a0\u00a0The organization has long served as an advocate for employers in the state\u2019s political and policy-making arenas, working for a healthier business climate, economic growth, and job creation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-215157 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/xFCeTBGg.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2016\" height=\"1512\"  \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-215161 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/BBvl9-mg.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1576\" height=\"1027\"  \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-215165 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7j55rdSA.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1775\" height=\"1325\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Crystal CEO Steve\u00a0Chen and\u00a0Business Council President Heather\u00a0Mulligan at\u00a0Queens factory.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Crystal CEO Chen welcomes\u00a0Business\u00a0Council.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Crystal Window assembly operations.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"National manufacturer Crystal Window &amp; 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