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Unique fritted glass preserves original landscape of iconic museum while enhancing new visitor experience.
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Ardagh today announced that it is in the process of restructuring its proposed acquisition of the Verallia North America (“VNA”) business by selling, contingent on closing of its agreement with Saint-Gobain to acquire VNA, four glass container…
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Saint-Gobain on Thursday opened a new laminated glass production line at its Romanian factory in Calarasi, on a 6-million-euro investment, Saint-Gobain Romania General Manager Jerome Lionet told a press conference.
Vetrotech Saint-Gobain looks forward to seeing you in Atlanta! Please visit us at Glass Build America in the Innovative Products Pavillion at booth 31.
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