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MEXICO CITY -(Dow Jones)- Mexican glass manufacturer Vitro SAB (VITRO.MX) said Tuesday it has temporarily suspended operations at its flat glass plant in Monterrey due to flooding and damage from the passage last week of Hurricane Alex.
In April, Saint Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, D.C., welcomed patients and staff into a new, mental health care facility.
The newly redesigned American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) website was launched today, and is accessible at www.aamanet.org.
Place, date.  A new staircase with glass balustrades  made of toughened glass laminated together using strong and stiff DuPont™ SentryGlas® interlayer is one of the architectural highlights of the new Daylit Gallery at the Victoria & Albert (V…
Wausau Window and Wall Systems promoted Keith Lindberg to Regional Sales Manager. He works closely with building owners, architects, general contractors and glazing contractors.
United States Department of State (DOS) Diplomatic Security (DS) branch identifies glazing made with SentryGlas® interlayers that meets testing protocol SD-STD-01.01 for forced entry (FE) and ballistic resistance (BR).
 A British company that specialises in designing glazing systems to withstand terrorist attack has put video footage of a successful and groundbreaking test against a lorry bomb on YouTube.
A British glass company that specialises in designing systems designed to withstand terrorist attack has welcomed new advice from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
~ Total annual capacity has been increased up to 39,000 tons by this 10,000 tons expansion ~Kuraray Co., Ltd (hereafter "Kuraray") has executed production capacity expansion of PVB (poly vinyl butyral) resin (Brand Name; MOWITAL) by…
A landmark building in the heart of London with historic links to Sherlock Holmes and Jack the Ripper has been refurbished, using the latest in steel glazing technology to maximise natural daylight and meet modern security requirements.
SentryGlas® interlayer used on the new Ruby Princess cruise ship
With the official Closing Session, the 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition in Hamburg (24th EU PVSEC) ended on 25 September after five very busy days.
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 5, 2009 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has published a white paper detailing how PPG paint, glass and coatings can help building projects earn “green” certification.
Pilkington is the proud winner of two awards at the glittering G09 Awards. Taking place at the home of football, Wembley Stadium, Pilkington were top of the league in the Glass Project of the Year and Health and Safety Initiative of the Year…
Wrightstyle supplies advanced and specialist fire, ballistic and blast glass and glazing systems internationally, and the UK company is a leader in the development of new systems to meet emerging threats.
NANJING, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Construction began Tuesday on a soda ash project with an investment of 1.14 billion U.
The manufacturer of the world’s first PVB film specifically for solar applications is presenting a second and improved generation of PVB films and a new reflective film that increases module efficiency by up to 2 per cent at the 24th European…
PVB is increasingly assuming the leading role among alternative encapsulation materials for solar cells as the alternatives to Ethylene-Vinyl-Acetate (EVA) Reliable and long-term protection of solar cells from external influences is a must for solar…
Wrightstyle is one of Europe’s most innovative steel glazing specialists, and operates internationally.
On April 27, 2009, The Board of Directors of Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. passed the resolution to acquire the polyvinyl alcohol resin (“PVOH resin”) business from subsidiaries of U.S. chemical company, Celanese Corporation.
Pilkington glass has provided a clear vision for a new development at Casement Park stadium in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
The TROSIFOL Division of Kuraray Europe GmbH is again actively involved as an industrial supporter in the Glass Performance Days (GPD) in Tampere, Finland, from 12th to 15th June 2009.
AIA Expo 2009 (AIA 2009 National Convention and Design Exposition) showcases the best and brightest ideas from more than 800 exhibiting companies worldwide.
In a structure as theatrical as the shows for which it sells tickets, the TKTS Booth, long a fixture in the heart of New York City’s Times Square, has been made over into a glass structure that would not have been possible without the strength and…
Senegalese Minister for Renewable Energies attends official opening ceremony for successful project in Casamance Project partners SCHOTT Solar AG, SMA Solar Technology AG and KAÏTO Energie AG continue work in this field Electricity is the basic…