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Fire rated glass manufacturer CGI International Ltd (CGI), is investing in excess of £200,000 in Research and Development (R&D) to meet modern building design challenges and satisfy architect demands.
Pilkington has gained approval from the largest fire testing facility in the UK, the Building Research Establishment (BRE), for its fire-resistant glazing in a new rooflight from NuLite Ltd.
One of the country’s leading technology colleges has reopened following a £28.5 million project that utilised specialist glazing systems to create a stunning new approach to the school environment.
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – AAMA 506-08, a voluntary specification for impact and cycle testing, has been released by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA).
Lister Trade Frames Ltd are currently campaigning to ensure that the positive opportunities in the market are not overlooked.
The China (Shanghai) International Industry Exhibition for New Fireproofing Technology and Material 2008 (An Exhibition, Communication Trade and Cooperation of the Fire Protection Industry) Time: From Sep. 17th to Sep. 19th, 2008 Exhibition Hall:…
It’s the big fires that make big headlines. But for every major fire, played out on our TV screens, there are hundreds of smaller ones – often with devastating consequences for the families who lose their homes or possessions, or worse.
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The UK winner of an international architectural competition to design a school along Passive House lines is expected to be announced by the organiser, leading insulation manufacturer Saint-Gobain Isover UK, early next month.
Underlining its commitment to an increasingly global market, Wrightstyle, the UK-based supplier of specialist glass and glazing systems, has successfully completed a second round of stringent US fire tests designed to further extend its range of…
To further enhance customer service and support to glaziers, architects, specifiers and other commercial construction industry professionals in Canada, Technical Glass Products (TGP) is opening a Toronto office and has hired Ron Pitts as Canadian…
A furnace fire at a major glass company building in Evansville had firefighters busy Friday. It happened around noon Friday at PPG Industries off Highway 41 on Inglfield Road.
Florida architects, builders and developers are invited to learn the latest about wind-borne debris requirements for design and construction at a free architectural symposium organized by CGI Windows & Doors.
Safti First, manufacturer of fire rated glazing and framing products, raised over $10,000 to purchase bicycles for school children who attend four elementary schools near the company’s Merced manufacturing plant, located in California’s San…
For the first time in the UK, approved, purpose-made, aluminium fire-resisting windows that are identical in appearance to standard windows are now available as part of the expanding AWS range from Schüco International.
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Bystronic Glass UK will soon commence installation on one of the industry’s most progressive installations. A new fully automatic TPS® line is due to be installed at Float Glass Industries which will be one of the most technically advanced warm edge…
Effective latest 1st January 2008, or as contract terms allow, Kömmerling Chemische Fabrik GmbH will increase prices for adhesives and sealants in Europe and Asia between five and ten percent.
Agreement on Intentions and Agreement on cooperation regarding realization of the investment project have been signed between Administration of the Yaroslavl Region, Administration of Rostov Municipal region and JSC “MD-RUS” – part of the VELUX…
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More fire resistant materials will be required by law for new construction in California, including homes, beginning Jan. 1, 2008.