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Yesterday, the European Commission released the update of the EU Industrial Strategy, firstly published in March 2020, just before the explosion of the COVID19 pandemic.
Glass for Europe has always been clear that high-performance glazing is essential for Europe to move towards climate neutrality. This EU Taxonomy classification comes as a fair recognition of the instrumental role our sector plays in this transition.
The significant attendance to the Glass For Europe workshop on taxonomy shows the issue is of high concern to the flat glass industry.
Polish Glass Manufacturers’ Federation, the national association of the Polish glass industry, is a new national partner of Glass for Europe.
On March 22nd, Glass for Europe was virtually in Moscow for the 22nd edition of MIR STEKLA, the International Exhibition for Glass Products, Manufacturing, Processing and Finishing Technology.
Glass for Europe contributed to the new European Bauhaus to highlight the importance of considering buildings in all their dimensions and to promote a people-centred approach to architecture.
The European automotive glass industry is concerned by the increasing number of national certification schemes for automotive glass put in place worldwide.
To materialize, the Renovation Wave needs to be backed by an ambitious revision of both the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Energy Performance of Building Directive.
The final program for the industry’s only worldwide event that brings together all segments of the window, security, decorative and paint protection film industries under one roof.
On 19 February, Glass for Europe hosted its first online workshop on Reaction to fire for national partners.
Glass for Europe answered to both the EED and RED consultations highlighting the importance of ensuring synergies with the other Green Deal initiatives, such as the Renovation Wave.
Glass for Europe answered today to the consultation on the EU ETS update in light of the revision of the European Climate targets.
Developing effective plans to replace inefficient windows is a key element of a sustainable and green recovery.
Four Separate Accreditation Exams Now Available
Glass for Europe welcomes a new National Partners, BV Glas, the Federal Association of the German Glass Industry.
In an effort for the film industry to stay connected, International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is offering a free WFCT Preview Day, January 14.
Glass for Europe considers that its manufacturing activities should be covered under the taxonomy with adequate technical screening criteria.
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 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ has been rescheduled. The new dates are June 7-9, 2021 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. WFCT will be hosting WFCT Preview Day on January 14, 2021, which will be virtual.
The European Commission announced its intention to propose by mid-2021 a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) for a few sectors, as a pilot phase.
The European Commission announced its intention to propose by mid-2021 a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) for a few sectors, as a pilot phase.
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.
High-quality glazing requires high-quality systems for the quality control of glass.
In a video statement published in reaction to the climate plan, Glass for Europe calls for concrete actions to take place, particularly when it comes to renovating Europe’s ageing buildings.