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By Masumi Suga July 23 (Bloomberg) -- Asahi Glass Co. shareholders, shortchanged by a struggling U.S. auto industry, may have a brighter future in television as consumers switch to flat-panel sets even as the economy cools.
AGC Europe has chosen ReadSoft's electronic invoice processing solution. The European Group will initially automate the handling of 120,000 invoices annually.
Chicago, IL – Glass America has opened a new location serving the greater Madison, Wisconsin area at 2223 Industrial Drive, Monona, WI, 53713.
Kolkata, India, July 2008—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, will help HNG Float Glass Ltd set up a state-of-the-art plant in Halol in the Indian state of Gujarat.
PITTSBURGH, July 8, 2008 – PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) has signed an agreement with an affiliate of funds managed by Kohlberg & Company, LLC, Mount Kisco, N.Y., under which PPG will divest its automotive glass and services business to a new…
Champion to Represent U.S. in International Master Fitter Competition in Germany The National Glass Association (NGA) has announced it will hold its American Master Installer Auto Glass Championship Oct. 6-8, 2008, in the Auto Glass Pavilion at…
TOKYO, Jul 01, 2008 - Leading Japanese glassmaker Asahi Glass Co. will change its name to AGC in the future, company President Kazuhiko Ishimura said Tuesday.
PITTSBURGH, June 30, 2008 – PPG AutoGlass, a consolidated affiliate of PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) and a leading supplier of auto glass and glass shop accessories, recently joined with Western Reflections, a manufacturer and producer of high-quality…
PITTSBURGH, June 30, 2008 – Mike Jones, president of GTS Services, the leading business software and services provider to the glass industry, was recognized by Auto Glass Magazine as being among 10 top performers in the auto glass industry under the…
International Automotive Glass Federation™ has decided on the details of The International Master Fitter Competition 2008.
Due to sharp price increases of fuel and raw materials over a short period of time, costs related to automotive glass manufacturing and distribution have rapidly increased.
Pittsburgh, June 30, 2008 – PPG AutoGlass, a consolidated affiliate of PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) and a leading supplier of auto glass and glass shop accessories, recently joined with Western Reflections, a manufacturer and producer of high-quality…
The NSG Group announces that Pat Zito, President Automotive Worldwide, will retire from the Group early in 2009, after more than 33 years’ service.
Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Tokyo; President & COO: Kazuhiko Ishimura) has started negotiation to increase the price of automotive glass.
Press Release for immediate releaseGarden Valley, CAGarden Valley, California based, Nelson Marketing, an innovative design / marketing company, is announcing their agreement with BTB Tools of Bendigo, Australia to distribute the Glass Bot™ in…
Since the beginning of the year, Glasid AG in Gelsenkirchen has been producing insulating glass within its range of products.
AGC Flat Glass Europe offers a large range of job profiles & specialisations. With us you can enhance your knowledge in a multi-cultural environment and acquire international experience.
Asahi Glass Co., Japan's largest glassmaker, said it has reduced U.S. output of automotive glass by about 10 percent as a slump in new vehicle sales in North America crimps demand.
The yearly exhibition in Moscow at the Expo Center facilities has become a must for glass related companies, an event of prestige with good return of investment.
PPG Industries Inc. is again putting its automotive glass and services businesses up for sale, less than a year after a $500 million deal to sell those segments fell apart..
Huntsman Polyurethanes’ first visit to Middle East glass exhibition, Glass World 2008, has been a clear success - with the company experiencing a steady stream of visitors throughout the four day event who wanted to discuss its high performance…
Leading silicone technology company, Dow Corning Corporation, said today that a newly published report demonstrates the value of silicones to the European economy and their significant potential to benefit the newer European Community members.
The 700 metre square showroom and fitting hall lies alongside the Austrian HQ of worldwide car rental group Sixt.
Tatui, Brazil – April 25, 2008 -- Guardian Industries held a groundbreaking ceremony here today to officially launch the construction of a new $130 million (US) float glass manufacturing facility in Tatui, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
A few months ago, Beijing’s Tsinghua University became home to the futuristic Sino-Italian Ecological Energy Efficient Building (SIEEB).