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Bassra Machine Tools Ltd (BMT) has been known for leading the way in manufacturing insulated glass production machinery in UK from more than 20 years.

Hall 14 / Stand C24, C34, B25, B49, A37At the Vitrum 2005 exhibition, Tamglass launches a new high convection tempering furnace generation based on its world-leading tempering expertise.

Directors of PPG Industries have elected Hugh Grant a member of the company's board, effective. He is chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Monsanto Company, a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and…

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. will take responsibility for the pensions of almost 3,000 hourly workers at bankrupt Techneglas Inc., including its former employees in Central Ohio.

China's major industrial enterprises registered an overall profit of 276.4 billion yuan (33. 3 billion US dollars) in the first quarter of this year, only increasing 17.2 percent year on year, a three-year low.

At the British Insurance Car Security Awards (BICSA), car manufacturers are being recognised for their efforts in helping to win the fight against vehicle crime.

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With the formalization of friendly exchange relationship with the Harbin People's Municipality in China and Cagayan de Oro, industrialists from Xinghai City in China are considering Phividec as the site of their $300 million glass factory.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Chinese Markets for Flat Glass to their offering. China's demand for flat glass has grown at a fast pace in the past decade.

China Glass Holdings, which is raising up to HK$207 million through an initial public offering, plans to use 93.5 percent of proceeds to add a production line to boost annual capacity by two-thirds, said the company and fund managers.

Glass and chemicals copmany PPG Industries Inc. (PPG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) plans to issue a eurobond after a European roadshow, the banks managing the sale said on Wednesday.

Leading US glass manufacturer Corning Incorporated is considering investing in the Chinese mainland to produce special glass substrates used in the production of liquid crystal displays (LCD).

Asean, of which Malaysia is one of the founding members, has concluded the free trade agreement in goods with China and the initial phase of the agreement is expected to be implemented by July 1 this year, said International Trade and Industry…

Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co Ltd has signed an agreement with Audi AG to export windshields to the auto maker's production facilities in Germany, the China Daily reported.

Joseph Stas, with more than 25 years of experience at PPG Industries has been named the company's vice president, automotive original-equipment-manufacturer glass, effective July 1.

Luoyang Glass, China's largest publicly traded flat glass maker, which issued a profit warning last month, plans to set up two joint ventures with its parent to produce ultra-thin glass and process raw materials with a total investment of 550…

Plansww Holding AG (“PLANSEE”) and Mitsubishi Materials Corporation (“MMC”) have reached a basic agreement by signing a Letter of Intent to merge their relevant business activities in the field of powder metallurgical (PM) products under a new joint…

China Glass Holdings, which makes glass products for cars and buildings, plans to raise US$20-25 million (HK$156-195 million) next month by listing its shares on Hong Kong's main board, market sources said.

Traditionally the keynote speakers have been visionaries in the industry. They have tended to focus on new ideas, trends and subjects for the glass industry as a whole.