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Workers have completed construction of the world's second-tallest skyscraper in China's commercial hub of Shanghai.   The final beam was hoisted to the top of the 632-meter Shanghai Tower on Saturday and was installed in a flag-waving…
Eight local tempered glass manufacturers were ordered to suspend production after failing quality tests, the city's quality watchdog said yesterday.
Awards based on design excellence, performance data, environmental stewardship     The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) honored the top 10 “green” building projects for 2013 at the AIA National Convention…
China downshifts to decrease the speed of its race to development but China Glass brought gratifying results for Italian exports.
PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) today announced several executive appointments that are effective Aug. 1.         Frank S.
Wrightstyle heads to China on sales mission. Wrightstyle, the UK steel glazing company, was in China earlier this month at the Guangzhou CPD Exhibition.Exhibition Entrance.      The major event was an opportunity for Wrightstyle to showcase their…
PPG Industries chairman and CEO Charles E. Bunch has been tabbed as the recipient of The ICIS Kavaler Award in recognition of outstanding achievement, according to a PPG release.
Search, construct, view, compare architectural glasses in range of building settingsPPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) has launched PPG Glass eVIEW, a multifunctional suite of Web-based tools that enables architects, glazing contractors, glass fabricators…
Pittsburgh’s Bakery Square houses local Google offices -- Historic Bakery Square, formerly home to a Nabisco bakery in Pittsburgh, earned Platinum certification under the LEED® for Core and Shell Rating System, due in part to extensive use of…
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) announced today that IDG’s Computerworld has named the company among the 100 “Best Places to Work in IT” for 2013.
Stephen Gold, president and CEO of Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI), delivered a keynote presentation on the recovery of the U.
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued a revised opinion and final order confirming the current Pittsburgh Corning plan of reorganization.
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has updated the STARPHIRE(R) Glass Edge Color Guide, which highlights the unique jewel-like blue edge appearance of Starphire ultra-clear glass in varying lengths.   Traditional clear glass displays a light green cast that…
The PPG Industries Foundation donated $50,000 to the Math & Science Collaborative (MSC), a program operated by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit that helps K-12 educators gain a better understanding of how mathematical and scientific practices are…
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued an opinion and interim order confirming the current Pittsburgh Corning plan of reorganization.
The Cheswick, Pa.-based reinforcements supplier's 50 percent share in the Shelby, N.C.-based joint venture, a glass fiber weaving operation that serves the wind energy industry, goes to Hexagon Devold (Langevåg, Norway).
33-year pro to help window makers, consumers meet stricter energy-saving mandates - PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) has named Bradley P.
2013 will be an intense year for the Fenzi group, packed with events covering the most important areas of the global market.
A special 2013 as we celebrate 90 years of Pneumofore! Guests are welcome anytime to visit our factory in Turin, Italy but we also participate to most Exhibitions and Conferences of the Hollow Glass Industry worldwide.
New glass catalog, online education center, eView tool to be highlighted -  PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) will introduce SOLARBAN(R) 67 solar control, low-emissivity (low-e) glass and two online glass education and specification tools at the 2013…
At PPG Industries' research center in Harmar - a place where floor-to-ceiling glass windows and skylights allow natural light to flood the lobby, corridors and employee cafeteria - researchers are working to develop materials for use in new…
Company announces 2020 sustainability goals - PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) today announced the launch of the company’s new sustainability vision, values and goals issued in the 2012 PPG Corporate Sustainability Report.
The comfort’line offers high quality manufacturing of gas-filled insulating glass units at an excellent cost/performance ratio.
Hangzhou-based conference attracts top suppliers and glass fabricators. Quanex Building Products participated in the 2013 China Glass Industry Annual Conference and Technical Forum March 26-28, providing a guest speaker and warm edge spacer exhibit.
Belarusian builders got familiar with the Chinese experience in glass and solar panel production, BelTA learnt from the Belarusian embassy in Beijing.