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Hollow glass manufacturers from Iran, Saudi Arabia and other countries of the lucrative MENA region are all set for the forthcoming Glassman Middle East show.
Anderman Ceramics is proud to supply all sizes and shapes of tubes, but one of their latest challenges was to produce a massive quartz tube over 2.5 meters in length and 140 mm external diameter.
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Polyurethane (PUR) specialists BBG and Hennecke have developed what's reported to be the world's first casting machine that has specifically been optimized for encapsulating vehicle windows.  The Glassline machine is manufactured by…
AMG Architectural Glass and Glazing is working on both the exterior and interior of the luxurious Manhattan townhome, installing front radius and rear façade glass and framing, skylights, metal panels and an interior guard rail.
Louisville Plate Glass Co. Inc. is considering an expansion of its West Broadway plant as growth in three of its primary products demands more space, president Bill Stone said.   Louisville Plate Glass manufactures custom glass products at its…
University of Wales Trinity Saint David in Swansea has invested £8 million into the refurbishment, restoration and extension of the Grade II listed former Central Library building to create the new Institute for Sustainable Design.
The high durability of glass screen printed with frit makes it ideal for marine display/cluster gauge applications where corrosive salt spray and fog are a continuous environmental threat, as well as other outdoor environments where organic inks may…
SAFTI FIRST, leading USA-manufacturer of advanced fire rated glass and framing systems, is pleased to announce the addition of Mike Augustine as National Technical Director and Architectural Representative effective immediately.
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Large-area fluidic windows use a fluid contained in microchannels to harvest ambient heat and solar energy and manage heat exchange, thereby boosting energy efficiency.  Compared to predecessor technologies, triple glazed windows have greatly…
Online registration is now available for the Glass Association of North America's Building Envelope Conference, happening Feb. 21 - 23 in Las Vegas.
Andy Everett was recently appointed as SWISSPACER’s new UK National Account Manager. Andy has worked in the industry since his early 20s and joins SWISSPACER from Schüco International.
Saint-Gobain has stepped up its presence in Africa by opening a new showroom in Gaborone (Botswana). About 40 architects and contractors attended the event on November 24.   In 2015, Saint-Gobain opened three showrooms in Africa: Zimbabwe, Namibia…
New fully 1279 certified top of the range high performance HotMelt I.G. Sealant produced to the very highest specification and standards.
Two impressive glass elevations form the main focal point of the design to an extension at Weston Acres, a retired seafarers' care home near Banstead in the Surrey countryside.
PGT, Inc. (NASDAQ:PGTI), the nation's leading manufacturer and supplier of residential impact-resistant windows and doors, announced this week the appointment of two new members to the executive team.
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Software for optical spectrum analysis and color measurement with special functions for the glass industry    Features and Benefits: Direct control of various spectrometer models Integrated color determination compliant to ISO 11664 / CIE 15…
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