FENTON'S FUTURE LOOKING BRIGHTER

Fenton Art Glass Co. announced in August 2007 that it would close that December. By the time December rolled around, sales had improved. So the company offered a line of 2008 glass. Fenton Art Glass continues to make more pieces while streamlining its operation. Fewer items, fewer colors, no catalog, and fewer dealers were part of the cost-saving moves. They expect to continue making new products in 2009 and hope to diversify into non-gift glass.