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FIT Show organisers have announced new dates for its 2021 event, postponing the fenestration industry’s flagship UK event from May until September 2021.
Managing Director of MKD32 Matthew Demmon has become the new president of British Glass after a unanimous vote at the company’s Annual General Meeting.
HEGLA UK’s Managing Director Steve Goble will officially retire from managerial duties from January 2021, to become a consultant for the leading, specialist machinery manufacturer.
Glaston is launching its new brand to communicate the full strength of the new Glaston.
Glass for Europe considers that its manufacturing activities should be covered under the taxonomy with adequate technical screening criteria.
Thermoseal Group has been named ‘Spacer Bar Manufacturer of the Year’ in the National Fenestration Awards for the second time.
Stazione Sperimentale del Vetro is proud to announce the start of a new endeavour towards a more sustainable glass Industry: the SUGAR technological development project, co-founded by the EU LIFE Programme (LIFE19 CCM/IT/001314).
Guardian SunGuard® SuperNeutral® (SN) 70/35 was also chosen for the façade.
Glass for Europe joins the call of Renovate Europe to increase the energy performance standards for the renovation of buildings in the taxonomy delegated act.
The Rapidstore, as an automated storage system, simplifies manufacturing methods and gives business owners greater capacity.
Thermoseal Group will further automate and increase its Thermobar and Thermoflex Warm Edge Spacer production capacity.
The winners of the Glass Focus Awards 2020 were revealed yesterday (12 November) during the annual showcase’s first ever online ceremony.
Sandwiched between two glass panes is a special hydrogel liquid that turns opaque in sunlight, reducing its heating effect on a building.
Guardian SunGuard® SuperNeutral® SN 70/35 was chosen for the windows.
The Liverpool City Region will benefit from £54 million investment to revitalise its glass industry and support the region’s economic recovery.
Professionals from across the glass supply chain and wider have come together to discuss the industry’s aim to achieve net zero by 2050.
The awards, now in their seventh year, will take place this year virtually on 12 November and will again celebrate the achievements of the glass industry and its supply chain.
Soda ash is a key raw material and is used as an additive in the flat glass making process to reduce the melting temperature of the sand used.
By way of the Renovation Wave, the European Commission aims to at least double renovation rates in the next ten years and make sure renovations lead to higher energy efficiency.
On 12 October, the traditional meeting between Glass for Europe and national glass and glazing associations was held for the first time in the format of a web conference.
With a long-established history in glass machinery manufacturing, HEGLA has developed a fully automated, in-line, blade trimming system that provides greater accuracy and speed.
The entire upgrade took only 25 days. The completed furnace was shorter in length, reducing the line’s footprint. Plus, the machine consumed much less energy, an added benefit.
British Glass are delighted to announce the full agenda for our two net zero webinars in October.
You now have until 12 noon on Friday 2 October to submit your glass focus entries.