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Burj Dubai, on course to becoming the world's tallest tower, is taking its final shimmering form as installation of curtain wall glass panels commenced on Level 19 of the super-structure developed by Emaar Properties.
It has been called "the world's longest bridge", not because of the distance it should cover -- 94 meters, but because of the time it has taken to build -- 11 years and counting.
Finacity Corporation announced that it successfully facilitated the upsize and extension of a trade receivables securitization transaction for Vitro America, Vitro's US-based subsidiary, on April 16, 2007.
No other material is associated more closely with modern architecture than glass. In combination with new technologies, this versatile material offers a broad range of possibilities ranging from lighting to construction using solar technology.
A new mixed-use development is primed to add glitz and a pair of 44-story high-rises to a city on the rebound.
Vitro S.A.B. de C.V. one of the world's largest producers and distributors of glass products, announced 1Q'07 unaudited results.Year over year consolidated sales increased 6.0 percent and EBITDA rose 30.0 percent.
The race among the world's cities to build the ultimate record-busting, flat-out tallest skyscraper on the planet is fast and furious.
Thrillseekers can now take in a unique view of Melbourne from a glass-floored cube hanging from the side of the city's tallest building.
A daring piece of architecture for The Loop, Aqua comes off more as a massive sculpture than as a condominium block in the crowded heart of the city.
Vitro S.A.B. de C.V. producer and distributor of glass products, today pre-released its 1Q’07 results.
Tak Metal has become new partner of Albat+Wirsam Software AG in Turkey.
With the arrival of CE marking of IGUs (EN1279) on March 1st, it has been agreed that thermally insulating glass units should now state U-values with 90% argon-gas filling.
China and the United Kingdom are the top international markets for U.S. architecture firms, according to a recent market research survey of 629 U.S. architects commissioned by PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG).
Marking the last major construction stage for Toledo, Ohio’s, landmark Maumee River Bridge, the 176 glass panels that will be installed on the crossing’s 404-ft-tall pylon began arriving at the site on March 29.
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When purchasing Harvey replacement windows there are many different options for energy efficiency. As most people know, you get better performance from insulated glass than from single pane windows.
The Skywalk glass bridge suspended above the Grand Canyon will be opened to the public. Constructed on the Indian Hualapai tribe’s territory of Peach Springs (Arizona), The Skywalk was imagined and built by architect Mark Johnson from MRJ Architects…
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Leading Mexican glass maker Vitro posted a 94 percent jump in fourth-quarter profit on Monday, buoyed by an asset sale and lower financial costs.
Double glazing firm St Helens Glass is believed to have collapsed with the loss of more than 200 jobs. It is estimated that figure could rise to more than 300 if salespeople, fitters and drivers contracted by the firm are also taken into account.
Vitro S.A.B. de C.V. one of the world's largest producers and distributors of glass products, today announced 4Q'06 unaudited results.
Horn Glass Industries AG has received the orders for three large-scale projects within three months, two of these being for container glass furnaces and one being for a 500 tpd float glass furnace.
Vitro one of the world's largest producers and distributors of glass products, announced 4Q'06 unaudited results. Year over year consolidated sales increased 7.7 percent and EBITDA rose 3.6 percent.