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The New York Times recently published an article about glassmaking in the United States that suggests the glass industry’s international expansion comes at the expense of growth in the United States.
For Immediate Release – February 19, 2010 – Auburn Hills, Mich. Guardian Industries has named Scott Thomsen (photo1) Group Vice President for North American Flat Glass operations, a new position at the company.
~ 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…
Auburn Hills, Mich., February 2, 2010 – A new visual tool from Guardian Industries helps architects properly evaluate how different glass will truly look once installed on a project.
DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions has appointed Vitro Cristalglass, an affiliate of Vitro Europe, as its alliance partner for the promotion of DuPont™ SentryGlas® interlayers in Spain, Portugal and France.
Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, 828 meters, was inaugurated on Jan 4, 2010. The tower accomplished a world record for the highest installation of aluminium and glass façade, at a height of 512 meters.
Monday, January 4 is scheduled as the official opening of the Burj Dubai in the United Arab Emirates – the world’s tallest building at 800 meters or 2,650 feet high.
Company to team with TRACO, DuPont to replace 319 windows PITTSBURGH, Dec. 9, 2009 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) will donate more than 1,900 square feet of Starphire ultra-clear glass to restore 319 windows at Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright’s…
Please be advised that one of our affiliate subsidiaries in China made following announcement. Jiangsu Pilkington and SYP Glass Co., Ltd (JSYP) is delighted to announce the successful start up of its 'on line' coating facility which came…
HNG Float starts operations of its Rs 550 Cr. plant with a 600 TPD installed capacity today~ Aims to capture 25% market share by 2012~ Brings in international technology and expertise from USA, Belgium and ItalyKolkata, November 30, 2009: With an…
Executives from China Luoayang Float Glass Group, a state-owned flat-glass producer, met with Bulgarian Finance Minister Simeon Djankov last week and toured the northeastern city of Razgad, where they hope to invest at least €80 million in a former…
"Slowdown in automotive industry reflects in the demand for auto glass in the OE (Original Equipment) segment.
Auburn Hills, Mich., (November 11, 2009) – As the demand for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified building continues to increase and the rating system evolves, architect are challenged to identify new ways to improve a…
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 6, 2009 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) will showcase its expanded residential low-emissivity glass portfolio at the 2010 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, Jan. 19-22, including two new residential glass products.
Expertise on CSP mirrors to be presented at breakout session; product nominated for Innovation AwardAuburn Hills, Mich., Nov. 9, 2009 – Global glass manufacturer Guardian Industries will present its line of solar glass products at the third…
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.
On October 16, 2009, Hebei Yingxin Glass Group (HYGG) in Shahe City, Hebei Province, announced the official commercial operation of the largest on-line Low E glass production line in China with the capability to produce more than 7 million sq.…
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…
Auburn Hills, Mich., October 20, 2009 – Global glass manufacturer Guardian Industries added to its solar glass product line today with the introduction of EcoGuard Mo, a Molybdenum-coated clear glass developed to optimize the conductivity of…
At a ceremony held in Namur on Monday, 12 October, AGC was awarded the Prize for Technological Innovation in Wallonia in the "large company" category, for its range of extra-clear glass destined for architectural and solar applications.
Guardian ShowerGuard, a glass product that uses a patented technology to resist corrosion, will be featured in an episode of “Bathastic!”, Sunday, Oct. 4 at 10:30 a.m. on the DIY Network.
Auburn Hills, MI (Sept. 29, 2009) – Guardian Industries today announced two glass products that feature the translucent quality of its popular SatinDeco product line.
Presentation often plays a significant role in determining success in the modern world – be it that of a person, a product or a service.
Auburn Hills, MI (Sept. 28, 2009) – Guardian Industries will feature its high performance ShowerGuard product line at GlassBuild America 2009, Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 in Atlanta and be a key participant in a panel discussion on using glass in solar energy.
Guardian Industries celebrated the grand opening of its new float glass facility in Ryazan, Russia today with an open house for federal and local officials, customers, suppliers and employees.