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The GGF this week responded to the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s (DECC) Consultation on the extension plans for Energy Company Obligation (ECO) 2015-2017.
Aluminium systems for windows, doors and facades are now already being fitted for the first time with thermal insulating bars made of recycled polyamide.    WICONA is Europe's first aluminium systems company to use insulbar RE from Ensinger.
Kolbe's Old World Classic and Ultra Series Sterling triple hung windows expand the vertical space for greater views, increased daylight and natural airflow, while offering high performance and design flexibility.
Standard insulating glass is now a thing of the past; the Lerobel Company is breaking new ground, and in the process astonishing even experienced Bystronic glass sales engineers.
Scheuten intends to close its insulating glass production plant in Fijnaart (Scheuten Glas Randstad) in the course of February.
The rapid development in technologies over the last few years has changed the lighting industry. South-East Europe is a promising market - the growth is fuelled by the transition from conventional light sources to more efficient and healthy lighting…
New types of thermal insulation glass, diversity in solar control and design, building-integrated photovoltaics and heating glass.
FrameXpress, the Midland’s leading independent fabricator has instigated a number of new training initiatives for staff to reinforce its corporate position and further improve customer services.
A beautiful home in the Norfolk countryside has recently benefited from a complete renovation using products from the frameXpress range.
The GGF has released a new publication entitled “Acoustics - How glazing can help reduce noise”. The new document offers excellent guidance to homeowners and the industry on the complex subject, of how the installation of suitable glazing can help…
For many years the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has supported The Glass Performance Days (GPD) in Finland.
Asynt has formed a partnership with Asahi Glassplant (AG!) to supply their range of high performance reaction vessels alongside, and incorporated with, its popular ReactoMate Controlled Lab Reactors.
For over 40 years Bull’s Glass and Screen has been providing Bay Area clients with beautiful, functional custom glass solutions for just about every application you can think of.
Lubisol Engineering is offering significant savings of energy and fuel by efficient thermal insulation of glass furnace crowns.
Leading sustainable building envelope specialist Schueco UK has announced that, in conjunction with RIBA Journal, it is again running the Schueco Excellence Awards for Design and Innovation.
HyGear is currently developing a recycling system for the float glass industry to recover the hydrogen and nitrogen from the tin bath.
Thermobar Warm Edge Spacer, manufactured by Thermoseal Group, is officially at the top of the list of the most thermally efficient spacer systems suitable for use with both PU/PS and hot melt sealants as per figures published on the new…
Helping simplify the process of choosing windows and doors that contribute to quiet, comfortable interiors, Kolbe has more than doubled the number of its products tested for Sound Transmission Class (STC) and Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class (OITC…
The GGF raised its profile at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh in the first week in December with three jam packed days that included a GGF exhibition, meetings with over 20 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), input at the…
Following this week’s news on the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund the GGF is frustrated that glazing is still not high on the agenda.
The Government is extending ECO (Energy Company Obligation), introducing a new obligation period from April 2015 to March 2017, termed ‘ECO2’.  The Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) Order 2014 (the ‘ECO2 Order’) sets out the…
Thermobar Interbar, manufactured by Thermoseal Group, is a bespoke range of bar designed to replace existing internal aluminium systems that simulate multi-pane windows.
Clare Crockett has been promoted to Marketing Manager at Carl F Groupco. She moves from the position of Marketing Executive.
This week, Chancellor George Osborne delivered his final Autumn Statement before next year’s General Election in May.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has updated and released AAMA 904, "Voluntary Specification for Multi-Bar Hinges in Window Applications."  Last updated in 2009, the document describes methods of test, procedures…