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CMS Window Systems has delivered an extensive housing upgrade programme which has transformed the lives of tenants and helped to reduce the risk of fuel poverty in more than 200 homes in Dunfermline.
They may not know it by brand name or manufacturer, but millions of people across Europe for years have admired, peered through and benefited from the special properties of a certain family of glass products.
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mBank, formerly known as BRE Bank SA, was established in 1986 in Poland.
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Pilkington Planar™ systems remain the world’s market leader for structural glazing systems, with a proven track record in the most demanding applications.
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