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The life of a float line: chapter three – inspection and cutting. This is the third chapter in our series on float glass production.
Advanced, low-e glasses by PPG featured on two of world’s seven “living” buildings – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) announced that the Center for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps Conservatory, Pittsburgh, has become the second building constructed with…
We’re pleased to announce that our ultra low-emissivity glazing, Pilkington K Glass™ S, has been chosen for use in a specialist housing development, which was recently showcased at an open day event in Yorkshire.
Hartung Glass Industries' Dallas branch (Farmer's Branch) is now certified as an independent Guardian Select Fabricator.
Direct Trade, one of the UK’s leading fabricators of windows, doors and conservatories, has selected Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, as its primary glass supplier in a projected multi-million-pound agreement.
This is the second chapter in our exclusive video series on float glass production. This time, Mike Woodhead, line manager at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, talks us through the process at the heart of float glass production, the bath of molten…
53% savings in HVAC systems, 32% in energy saving, amortization period of 2.3 years, IRR of 89%   Onyx Solar’s photovoltaic ventilated façades are able to save up to 53% in HVAC systems, and 32% in total energy consumption.
Onyx Solar has been awarded for launching the first low-e photovoltaic glass. It is a glass that improves insulation and lowers the electricity bill in buildings up to 90%     Besides producing free clean energy from the Sun, Onyx Solar’s low…
Due to the implementation of the best technology and due to the introduction of a series of environmental improvements, Steklarna Hrastnik became one of the three finalists for the Energy Award in the category of energy efficiency (EE), awarded by…
Smartglass International is a leading high end world class manufacturer of Solar Smartglass technology.   How does it work?When an AC electrical current is passed through glass, the appearance of the glass instantly changes from a darkened/opaque…
Designed to give companies that buy and specify Pilkington products 24/7 access to a wealth of exclusive content and facilities, My Pilkington™ offers many key features that aren’t accessible via our main website.
Investment start-up Pheasant Equities has exchanged contracts to buy Alexandra Business Park in St Helens from the town's iconic glassmaker Pilkington.
Video discusses factors to consider when building with large panels of insulated glass   Large insulated glass units (IGUs) make economical, dramatic-looking buildings possible, but PPG Industries suggests keeping some factors in mind as they are…
NSG Group, the Japanese owner of the former Pilkington Glass business, has agreed the sale of its former St Helens headquarters at Alexandra Park on Prescot Road.
Annual conference for decorated glass and ceramics set for Columbus, March 21-23 – PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) industrial coatings business will exhibit its full line of specialty inks and performance glass coatings for glass and ceramic substrates…
Guardian Industries Corp. has named Thomas (Tom) B. Highley President and Chief Executive Officer of Guardian Building Products (GBP).
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Pleotint, LLC, announced that its self-tinting Suntuitive glass has been named the 2014 Green Product of the Year by Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) Magazine.
With the Energy Union framework strategy released today by the European Commission, energy efficiency is at last provided the focus it deserves to contribute fully to a secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy system for Europe.
Available in a wide variety of contemporary and traditional designs, our range of stunning, high-end decorative glass is perfectly suited for use throughout the home.
Enhanced navigation, searchability, shareability among upgrades on new-look site - PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has redesigned and updated its architectural metal coatings, glass and paint website, PPGIdeaScapes.com, which enables architects, interior…
PPG Industries today announced the appointment of Michael H. McGarry, currently chief operating officer, to president and chief operating officer, effective March 1.
Unicel Vision Control® louvers along with Pilkington Pyrostop® fire-rated glazing from Technical Glass Products (TGP) will contribute to optimal levels of patient privacy and safety.
How cool would it be to tell people you live inside of a wind turbine?     Designed for the port city of Rotterdam, the Dutch Windwheel is a concept for a sustainable landmark that would be able to house 72 apartments within a circular steel and…