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From left to right: Javier Fernández, Managing Director of Tecglass; Pedro Aguiar, Managing Director of Vitropor; and Tiago Poças, Head of Digital Printing at Vitropor.

Tecglass | From left to right: Javier Fernández, Managing Director of Tecglass; Pedro Aguiar, Managing Director of Vitropor; and Tiago Poças, Head of Digital Printing at Vitropor.

Vitropor Invests in Digital Glass Printing with Tecglass Technology

1 Jul

In a strategic move to strengthen its position in the decorative glass market, Vitropor – Sociedade Portuguesa de Vidro Temperado, Lda. has invested in the advanced Tecglass Vitro-Jet Digital Printing System.

Glaston ScreenMax glass bending furnace at Finn Lamex in Finland

30 Jun

Glaston ScreenMax glass bending furnace was installed at Finn Lamex in Finland in 2024.

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Events

Glass-Tech Poland 2025 – A Successful Debut Showcasing the Power of Glass Technologies

1 Jul

The first edition of Glass-Tech Poland took place from June 3–5, 2025, at Ptak Warsaw Expo, marking a strong debut for what promises to become a key event for the glass technology sector in industry and construction.

Coloured Glass

Colour matters: STRATO® COLOUR and 2025 trends

1 Jul

Colour plays a key role in modern architecture, shaping spaces and enhancing atmosphere through bold, nature-inspired design.

Careers

Dean Butler appointed president of British Glass

30 Jun

British Glass is pleased to announce the appointment of Dean Butler, UK Business Development Director at Ardagh Group, as its new President.

Events

FTI Supports PBFD 2025: Shaping the Future of Façade Innovation in Venice

30 Jun

FTI is proud to support the third edition of Performance-Based Façade Design (PBFD), taking place in Venice, Italy, from September 11–13, 2025.

Pilkington

Pilkington UK opens new glass production line in St Helens

30 Jun

Pilkington UK has launched a new glass production line at its Greengate Works site in St Helens as part of a multi-million-pound investment to safeguard the future of rolled texture glass manufacturing in the UK.

Software

AI for Flat Glass Processors

30 Jun

Optimize Order Entry with A+W Order Entry AI

Announcements

Glass Futures' milestone as revolutionary furnace is lit for the first time

27 Jun

Glass Futures will today (25th June 2025) mark a major milestone by lighting its cutting-edge furnace for the first time.

Events

Made in Italy Innovation Forum: Scm Group at the Forefront of Research and Innovation

27 Jun

Scm Group joined Italy’s top innovation leaders in Cernobbio to shape the future of sustainable manufacturing.

Events

Registration Now Open for 2025 FGIA Insulating Glass Fabricators Workshop

26 Jun

Registration is now open for the FGIA Insulating Glass Fabricators Workshop, which will be held September 16-18 at the Intertek testing facility in Fridley, MN.

Glass Recycling

Glass for Europe has developed a methodology for the calculation of a recycled content percentage in flat glass

26 Jun

In recent months, Glass for Europe’s environment experts have worked on a harmonised definition of recycled content for flat glass.

Careers

Glaston appoints Executive Leadership Team members

26 Jun

Glaston has made two appointments to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) of Glaston Corporation. The new ELT members will both be reporting to President and CEO Miika Äppelqvist.

Events

SCM Group Celebrates Innovation and Regional Excellence at CRIT’s 25th Anniversary Event

26 Jun

SCM Group recently joined CRIT’s 25th anniversary celebration, reaffirming its commitment to innovation and collaboration in support of Emilia-Romagna’s industrial growth.

Events

Presentation of the Innovation Award at FENSTERBAU FRONTALE 2026

25 Jun

The new FENSTERBAU FRONTALE Innovation Award will debut in 2026, honoring standout product innovations. Applications open in late June 2025.

TK global reach powered by Italian engineering and service

26 Jun

With its state-of-the-art ovens -all made in Italy- and a deep commitment to on-site support, TK is redefining global glass processing.

Mahmoud El Genedy, CEO of Arab Union Glass © LiSEC

Arab Union Glass, Decorative Glass & LiSEC

25 Jun

Traditional Egyptian Glass Techniques realized by Cutting-Edge Software.

‘Don’t get caught out by OPSS’ warns Thermoseal Group

24 Jun

Thermoseal Group urges IGU manufacturers to ensure compliance as OPSS ramps up inspections across the glass and glazing sector.

Tvitec | Cricursa Unveils 2025 YearBook: A Vision for Sustainable Innovation

24 Jun

TVITEC | CRICURSA's latest YearBook goes beyond figures and façades—it reflects the company’s core mission and commitment to a greener built environment.

NorthGlass Triturbo Fan and Boyuan Electromechanical Forge Strategic Partnership to Lead the Future of Energy Conservation

NorthGlass and Boyuan Form Energy-Efficiency Partnership

24 Jun

Luoyang Northglass Triturbo Fan Technology Co., Ltd. and Boyuan Electromechanical (Nantong) Co., Ltd. held a strategic cooperation signing ceremony in Luoyang.

Ensuring Gas Fill Quality in IGUs: How ASTM E2649-20 Supports Non-Destructive Measurement

Non-Invasive Gas Fill Testing for IGUs

23 Jun

Accurate gas fill measurement is key for IGU quality - here’s how ASTM E2649-20 and Sparklike Handheld™ make it easier.

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glasstec 2026: Registration is now open for the world's leading trade fair for the glass industry

Become an exhibitor now and help shape the future...

Step Change 2025: Innovation takes the stage in Tampere

The Step Change program once again places bold ideas and fresh thinking at the forefront of the glass industry at GPD 2025....

Classic crafts remain an essential part of the glass industry. Speaking to “Glasfachschule Zwiesel”, the first educational centre for glass in Germany, we learn about how its role has changed over time. Photo: © ctillmann / Messe Düsseldorf

Future with tradition: the glazier trade in transition

Craft trades continue to shape the glass sector to this day – despite digitalisation and automation. How education dovetails with creativity and techn...

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Arab Union Glass, Decorative Glass & LiSEC

Traditional Egyptian Glass Techniques realized by Cutting-Edge Software....

Towards New Diagnostic Strategies and Monitoring Tools for Long-Term High-Performance Smart Facades

In this paper, the behaviour of various Insulating Glass Units (IGUs) is examined under the influence of quasi-static uniform wind pressure and weathe...

Sparklike Engages Global Glass Community at China Glass and GPD 2025

Sparklike launched the 2025 trade fair season with key appearances at China Glass 2025 in Beijing and Glass Performance Days in Tampere....

‘Don’t get caught out by OPSS’ warns Thermoseal Group

Thermoseal Group urges IGU manufacturers to ensure compliance as OPSS ramps up inspections across the glass and glazing sector....

Non-Invasive Gas Fill Testing for IGUs

Accurate gas fill measurement is key for IGU quality - here’s how ASTM E2649-20 and Sparklike Handheld™ make it easier....

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Glaston appoints Executive Leadership Team members

Glaston has made two appointments to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) of Glaston Corporation. The new ELT members will both be reporting to Preside...

TK global reach powered by Italian engineering and service

With its state-of-the-art ovens -all made in Italy- and a deep commitment to on-site support, TK is redefining global glass processing. ...

Reducing Deflection of Thin Glass by Prestress

This study examines prestressed glass specimens that are 0.5mm, 1.1mm, and 2.1mm thick in comparison to glass of the same thicknesses that have not be...

Glastory: Tempering energy-consumption claims

Modern tempering technologies offer impressive energy efficiencies for glass processors. But, have you ever come across energy-saving claims that seem...

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Şişecam Participates in Intersolar 2025

At Intersolar 2025, Şişecam will focus on sustainable energy solutions, showcasing its innovative approach to the sector with its Şişecam Charger by M...

Photovoltaics in the Building Envelope

This paper begins with an overview of the different types of modules and their applications. It discusses building regulations including the necessary...

Şişecam participates in Solarex Fair 2025

Şişecam will participate in the International Solarex Istanbul Fair, taking place at Istanbul Expo Center from April 10-12, 2025. ...

NGA Presents Updated Resource on Glass Properties Pertaining to Photovoltaic Applications

NGA has published an updated Glass Technical Paper (GTP), FB39-25 Glass Properties Pertaining to Photovoltaic Applications, which is available for fre...

Satinal: Understanding Solar PV Science

Satinal releases a technical update on solar panels, highlighting advancements in efficiency and performance....

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TK global reach powered by Italian engineering and service

With its state-of-the-art ovens -all made in Italy- and a deep commitment to on-site support, TK is redefining global glass processing. ...

Folienwerk Wolfen Raises the Bar in Fire Safety with evguard® Laminated Glass

Folienwerk Wolfen’s 44.2 laminated glass with evguard® interlayer has earned top fire performance certifications, marking a key milestone in glass saf...

STRATO® Interlayers chosen for 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics

STRATO® EVA EXTRA CHIARO interlayers have been selected for a crucial role at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games....

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Soft Business Conditions Persist at Architecture Firms

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained in negative territory in May with a score of 47.2, up from 43.2 in April....

Interlayers from Kuraray dominate at annual awards

Kuraray interlayers play a pivotal role...

More with less: topology optimization strategies for structural glass design

This research proposes a suite of TO algorithmic frameworks that design specifically for structural glass....

Using a Biomimicry Approach in the Design of a Kinetic Façade to Regulate the Amount of Daylight Entering a Working Space

As modern buildings increasingly use glass for its aesthetic appeal, managing excessive sunlight has become a challenge—this study explores how innova...

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