AGC to Release WILD ATTOCHTM, External Installation Low-E Glass for Energy-Saving and Solar Control of Single-Story Retail Buildings

Date: 20 May 2014

External installation allows energy-saving renovation without disrupting store operations - AGC (Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.; Head Office: Tokyo; President & CEO: Kazuhiko Ishimura) announces that it will release WILD ATTOCHTM, Low-E glass ideal for energy-saving renovation of single-story retail buildings, in the Japanese market. WILD ATTOCH is heat-insulating/ shielding Low-E glass with excellent energy-saving and solar radiation control performance.

The special feature of this product is that the installation is done from outside of the building. By adding a layer of Low-E glass to the existing windowpane from outside, WILD ATTOCH will reduce annual air-conditioning use by 37.7%*1. Also, the external installation method enables retails shops to do energy-saving renovation without closing the store or removing the products displayed by the windows.

【Product Features】

Simple “External” installation

External installation enables store renovation without disrupting business operations.

No curing required inside the store

Excellent heat insulation/shielding performance

Low-E glass alleviates summer heat and winter cold.

Heat insulation prevents dew condensation in winter.

37.7% reduction in annual air-conditioning use*1

Solar control, UV blocking, etc.

Excellent solar control that eliminates the need for window shade

UV blocking function protects products from sunburn and color fade-out.

Large-sized glazing available

No need to remove/dispose existing window glass

WILD ATTOCH is an outdoor version of AGC’s ATTOCH™, which was released in October 2012. While “indoor installation” ATTOCH is suitable for energy-saving renovations of office buildings, WILD ATTOCH is the wildcard for renovations of single-story retail buildings.

By capturing various needs for energy-saving and living comfort, AGC will continue to develop and offer products and technologies that help create comfortable living spaces.

Media Contact

Junichi Kobayashi, General Manager, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations

AGC Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.

(Contact: Tomoko Komazaki; Tel: +81-3-3218-5603; E-mail: info-pr@agc.com)

Product Inquiries: AGC Glass Company Customer Center

(Tel/Navi Dial: 0570-001-555)

*1 The percentage was calculated based on the following conditions.

WILD ATTOCH™ Product details

1) Color types: Classic, Clear, Cool

2) Thickness: 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 mm

3) Air space width: 12 mm

4) Product features

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www.agc.com

2014-05-20T13:00:00

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