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The rapid growth of the European subsidiary witnessed at Edgetech over the past months is set to continue in the new year.
According to a soon-to-be-released and updated technical market research report, worldwide sales of advanced glass and ceramics reached $11.1 billion in 2005 and are expected to reach $17.6 billion in 2010, an average annual growth rate of 7.3%.
Saint-Gobain, a Paris based global glass gaint, has accorded India as top priority zone in all its business ventures in Asia over the next five years, Jean Louis Beffa, chairman and chief executive officer has said.
Solutia Inc., a leading manufacturer and provider of interlayers for laminated glass, aftermarket window films, specialty chemicals and an integrated family of nylon products, today announced it has hired Kent Davies as senior vice president of…
After nearly a year in design/build/test, the first TLC Summit Gen-5® High-Accuracy Mechanical Glass Cutter will ship later this month.
The Mainz-based technology company SCHOTT AG has further expanded its activities in the market for flat panel display glass with a foundation stone ceremony in Jena, Germany.
Corning Inc. made its long-anticipated move into the growing Chinese market for liquid crystal display glass last week.
The GlassExpo-Lasi 2006 Fair, to be held for the first time in February, and the simultaneous Nordic Stone Fair will offer professionals a significant information package.
Jeffrey Rioux of Saint-Gobain Crystals will present a report on advances in the design and ballistic performance of the company's Sapphire Transparent Armor System at the upcoming 30th Annual International Conference and Exposition on Advanced…
SAFTI FIRST Fire Rated Glazing Solutions recently presented over 50 awards at their Annual Safety Awards Luncheon to internal personnel who achieved perfect safety records over the past year.Over 99% of the employees qualified to participate by…
More than 40 production and concept vehicles on display at the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) tout laminated glass in side and rear windows, as well as roof applications, as reported by the Enhanced Protective Glass Automotive…
The renowned California Academy of Science, the fourth largest Natural History Museum in the United States and home to the Steinhart Aquarium and Morrison Planetarium will soon also be the home to the largest photovoltaic (PV), solar energy glass…
Bold use of color dominated the entries in this year’s seventh annual 2005 Solutia International Design Awards, which honor excellence in designing with laminated glass.
Lacobel is a clear glass, one side of which is coated with a high-quality paint. The painted side is always protected by positioning it against the supporting structure.
GlassTech Asia 2005, which has opened yesterday at the Challenger Hall 3 of IMPACT, is projected to generate Baht 450 million in revenue for Thailand during its three days of exhibition from 30 November-2 December 2005.
On May 20th 2005, the Board of Directors of Sekisui Chemical in Osaka approved plans for the construction of a new plant in the Netherlands to produce the raw material for interlayer film.
Sevasa, amongst the leading companies of high quality satined and engraved glass, has presented its new design CriSamar® ICE at the glass’ international exposition Vitrum 2005, held in Milan this past October.
Today’s glass market shows a clear trend towards coated glass, as modern coatings can be practically custom-made to fit into any environmental conditions.
Over 8,000 m2 of Stopray glass was used in the Montevideo apartment complex in Rotterdam and over 6,000 m2 in the Westpoint apartment block in Tilburg.Glaverbel's Stopray glass combines a high light transmission rate with a low solar factor.
On 5 October, 2005, Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) announced that its board of directors has approved an additional capital expenditure plan of $425 million for expansion of the new liquid crystal display (LCD) glass substrate manufacturing…
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Yinhong Machinery Factory of Shunde district, Foshan city, which was given the name from Yinjing Glass Machinery Factory Lunjiao Shunde district, has managed to manufacture machines to meet the more high quality requirement all over the world, as…