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In April this year, the Chinese Glass Association celebrated its 50th anniversary with a two-day event that was focused on furthering the technology and development of insulating glass machines.   500 guests were invited to the gala event in…
We’re pleased to announce that next week is the start of a series of live Twitter Q&A’s, being held on Pilkington Glass Twitter handle, @PilkingtonUK – featuring our Glass Expert and Technical Advisory Service Manager Phil Brown.
Birmingham-based Glass Express Midlands Limited has purchased additional equipment to increase its capacity to gas fill insulated glass (IG) sealed units to meet the growing demand for more thermally efficient double and triple glazing.
Shadow Minister for Industry Iain Wright MP, along with Dave Watts, MP for St Helens North, got a chance to see advanced manufacturing in action when they visited our St Helens site.
All 250 employees of the Collingwood plant in Ontario sat down to a slap-up pig roast to mark the site's 45th anniversary.
Synseal Extrusions, the leading UK-owned systems supplier, has joined the GGF and at a recent GGF Window and Door Group meeting, Head of Marketing Mark Schlotel was presented with their framed Membership certificate by Brian Baker, GGF President and…
Pilkington Spacia™ has been recognised by Japan’s Green Watchdog ECCJ as a superior energy- efficient product, awarding it with the Energy Conservation Prize.   The ECCJ (Energy Conservation Center, Japan) promotes energy conservation both in the…
Tvitec presented in Madrid in VETECO (International Window, Curtain Walls and Structural Glass Trade Show) its spectacular new glass is 12 meters long.
Expanding to serve customers throughout western Canada, Technoform Glass Insulation North America, Inc. (TGI NA) has partnered with Coniston Products Ltd., based in Delta, British Columbia.
With the rising demand for gas-filled triple glazed units, leading UK Component Supplier Thermoseal Group has introduced two new sizes to its Thermobar warm edge range - 7.5mm and 9.5mm gas keys.
Pilkington glass is being used to give the public a clearer insight into the lives and work of two US Presidents.
Thermoseal Group, the UK’s leading manufacturer of warm edge spacer, has released a new range of internal spacer bar and fittings in sizes 11.5mmx18mm and 15.5mmx18mm that will allow customers to simulate traditional multi-pane Georgian windows with…
A new oven is already reaping big business for Niskayuna Glass, a glass-fabrication company on Schenectady’s north side that just completed a nearly $1 million expansion.  The company’s primary work has been in commercial glazing.
The industry should move forward with triple glazing is the message from Pilkington in a new video.     In the video, Business Development Manager for Pilkington UK & Ireland, part of the NSG Group, Tony Smith says, "We need new products…
The UK’s leading manufacturer of warm edge spacer systems - Thermoseal Group, has been shortlisted for a MADE in the North West Manufacturing Innovation Award.
With SGG PLANITHERM XN, since February 2014, a highly efficient glass has been available which, as an insulating glass, combines optimal insulation with a very high daylight transmission.
Imperial Tobacco’s new HQ has achieved a sustainability certification of Excellent from the world’s leading assessment method for sustainable buildings, BREEAM, with a helping hand from Pilkington Suncool™ 70/40.
More than 10,000 square feet of Pilkington Solar-E™ Blue-Green has been used for the facades of the new $14.75m Indianola Wellness Center in Iowa.   "Pilkington Solar-E™ on tinted substrates is a more recent product offering.
Durham University’s new £16million Business School utilises Pilkington Planar™ to create an inspiring atmosphere for students to learn.   The world-renowned Business School is one of an elite group of UK schools with Triple Accreditation.
Stakeholders for The Triple Glazing Question event came together last week to have an open discussion about what some of the main issues about triple glazing might be, from glass and ratings to manufacturing and fabrication.
Shanghai Yaohua Pilkington Glass Group predicts that its net profits would hike over 100% in 2013, compared with CNY 57.88 million profits in 2012.   Read more here.
Durham University Business School’s new £16million fit-for-purpose building utilises NSG Group’s world class Pilkington Planar™ to create an inspiring space for students to learn.
The British Glass Manufacturers’ Confederation has launched its ‘Women in Manufacturing’ (WiM) initiative to encourage more women to build careers in engineering and manufacturing.
Introducing Pilkington Anti-condensation Glass. By keeping the outer surface of the glass warmer, this latest innovation solves a common problem with Insulated Glass Units – external condensation – giving homeowners a clearer view.
Leading double glazing installer Sheffield Window Centre is heading for further expansion after acquiring glass manufacturer Central Glass.