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The European Commission said it has cleared Owens Corning Inc's proposed acquisition of Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA's glass fibre reinforcements and composite fabrics unit, Vetrotex, subject to conditions.
This expands the highest-performing section of the Pilkington Suncool product range, combining high natural light transmission of 40 per cent with very low total energy transmission of 23 per cent.
The Saint-Gobain Group delivered consolidated sales of EUR32,630 million for the first nine months of 2007, compared to EUR30,925 million for the same year-ago period, representing a rise of 5.5% on a reported basis and of 6.7% at constant exchange…
Glass manufacturer Pilkington wants to expand its European Technical Centre at Lathom - a move which would bring 100 jobs to the West Lancashire site.
The Group's Automotive Business Line is supplying all the glass for the 50th anniversary version of Fiat's iconic Cinquecento.
Forbes reported that European construction-materials companies had a fragile day on the stock market Friday, cracking under pressure from negative analyst sentiment surrounding France's Saint-Gobain.
More than 16,000 square feet of Pilkington Planar™ surrounds the ground floor lobby of the stunning new HQ for Los Angeles' biggest talent agency.
Residents and office workers can now enjoy panoramic views in the bright and inspiring Bauhaus development on Quay Street in Manchester, thanks to glazing from Pilkington.Approximately 1200m2 of Pilkington Suncool features in the second phase of the…
Residents and office workers can now enjoy panoramic views in the bright and inspiring Bauhaus development on Quay Street in Manchester, thanks to glazing from Pilkington.
Mark Lyons has been appointed President Building Products Worldwide within the Flat Glass Business, with effect from 1st October 2007.
Passengers at Oban Ferry Terminal are being treated to stunning uninterrupted views of Scotland’s coastline, while being kept safe and warm as they wait for their ferry to arrive, thanks to the world’s leading structural glazing system Pilkington…
Pilkington Automotive has purchased the GIMA aftermarket business, operating in Hungary and Romania. With 200 people across 21 locations in Romania and five locations in Hungary, GIMA will operate as part of the Aftermarket Europe business of…
Saint-Gobain Isover (Construction Products sector of Saint-Gobain) announces the acquisition of FiberGlass Colombia and its Venezuelan subsidiary, Fivenglass, in conjunction with El Volcan – Isover licensee in Chile and partner of the Gypsum…
The Japanese owner of Britain's Pilkington glassmaking firm is bracing itself for a huge fine – potentially running into hundreds of millions of pounds – as part of a Europe-wide competition probe into the industry.
French glass-maker Saint Gobain's plans to shift its business operations towards building materials and away from bottles got an endorsement from industrial investor Wendel, which is taking a 6.0% stake in the company.
The move to new premises has boosted sales for AGR's Rennes operation in north west France. The new 1,100 sq metre warehouse, more than twice the size of the previous site, is now able to stock a full range of replacement glasses and trims,…
Internal linings specialist, British Gypsum, has launched a new ceiling lining board that combines high levels of thermal insulation with 30 minutes fire resistance.
The Group's Russian operation attracted around 700 visitors and won two awards with its biggest ever stand at the recent World of Glass 2007 exhibition in Moscow.
Pilkington AGR North America has opened a new distribution center in Phoenix, Arizona. Phoenix is Arizona's capital and the fifth-largest city in the United States.
When photographer Johan Brun decided to display his dramatic images of coastal Norway on the wave-lashed rocks where he captured them, he needed a way to protect them.
News services reported concerns expressed by the European Federation of Wine and Spirit Importers and Distributors in which Federation members claimed to be “confronted with” a shortage of glass bottles.
The Saint-Gobain Glasfaserwerk in Herzogerath will celebrate its 50th anniversary together with its employees on 8th September with an Open Day.
Refreshing and cleansing, recuperating and relaxing: the modern bathroom can satisfy a wide range of needs. Whether the focus is on functionality, design or the wellness aspect, is primarily a question of taste these days.
The Department of Health’s creation of a £100 million Energy Fund to help NHS organisations improve their energy efficiency in the light of the Climate Change Programme is welcome news, especially since the savings will be ploughed back into patient…
When the Saints went marching in to this year's Carnegie Challenge Cup Final - the first to be played at the new Wembley Stadium - they took Pilkington Activ™ self-cleaning glass with them.