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As part of its solar power growth strategy, Saint-Gobain has announced that its subsidiary Avancis, will be building a new plant to produce photovoltaic (PV) modules to cover the roofsof residential, industrial and commercial buildings as well as…
At its meeting today after the Annual General Meeting, the Board of Directors of Saint-Gobain appointed Pierre-André de Chalendar Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Companie de Saint-Gobain.
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All around the rebuilt Frauenkirche, one of the most attractive squares in Europe is being given new splendour.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, (the FSO, in effect from October 2006) has introduced a fundamental step change in the legislation governing fire safety.
Saint-Gobain and NSG Group have announced the construction of a new flat glass (float) plant in Jacarei, close to São Paulo, in Brazil.
Saint-Gobain Construction Products South Africa supplied materials for the construction or renovation of hotels and infrastructure facilities needed for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup.
In January, the Group acquired China Glass Holdings’ 50 per cent share in Taicang Pilkington China Glass Special Glass Limited (TPCG) and as a result , TPCG will be renamed Pilkington Solar (Taicang), Limited (PST) with the company becoming a wholly…
“Better city, better life” is the theme for the World Expo that will be held this year in Shanghai (China) from May 1 to October 31.
SHANGHAI, May 20, 2010 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has supplied “green” products in support of World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, including low-emissivity (low-e) glass and low-volatile organic compound (VOC) coatings for expo pavilions as well as…
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Innovative glass with durable coating looks newer longer than competing productsPITTSBURGH, May 17, 2010 – PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) introduced Clarvista™ shower glass, an innovative glass for shower doors and bath and shower enclosures that, with…
A prize win of Pilkington energiKare™ glazing has allowed Manchester couple Clare Schofield and Adam Tregaskis to drop their home heating thermostat setting to just 16 deg C - and still stay warm.
Pilkington is inviting the glazing industry, architects, specifiers and building control officers to take part in a live web chat at the Sustainability Now virtual exhibition on 12-13 May.
Solaglas adds to its sealed unit range with SGG EcoClear® +, the new and improved version of its existing leading sealed unit SGG EcoClear®.
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In a social housing refurbishment in Edinburgh, sustainable energy and historic property experts Changeworks specified and installed Pilkington energiKare™ Legacy in a category B listed Georgian tenement, where refurbishment of this kind had…
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The Group has announced the appointment of Craig Naylor as President and CEO. He will succeed Katsuji Fujimoto, who will become Chairman of NSG Group in succession to Yozo Izuhara, who will be retiring from the Company in June.
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Magnificent weather provided a perfect setting for the 14th SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS Trade Day on 24.03.2010 in Linz/Austria.