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Zhejiang Glass Company Limited, the largest privately owned flat glass manufacturer in Zhejiang Province and the fifth in the Chinese mainland, announced the issue of 170 million new H-shares in Hong Kong on November 28.

The Glaverbel Group is investing in a new coater* at its Lodelinsart plant in Belgium (Charleroi). This new system will upgrade production of coated solar control glass, sold to large construction projects around the world.

Batimat 2001 is also an opportunity for Glaverbel to highlight its relationship with visitors, and to combine its technical skills, innovative expertise and creative glass-making methods in a spectacular display on its stand.

British glassmaker Pilkington Plc reported a 13 percent rise in first-half profits on Thursday that beat market forecasts but said it expected tougher trading conditions in the second half.Pre-tax profits before exceptionals rose to 115 million…

The slowdown in the economy put a brake on the Group's growth during the third quarter. The weaker economy resulted in a fall in demand for clear raw glass, without however affecting price levels.

Asahi Glass Company (AGC) has announced an automotive glass recycling test initiative that begins next March and will lead to a full-scale program in 2004.

VITRUM 2001, the international trade fair dedicated to machinery, equipment and systems for flat and hollow glass, manufactured and processed glass and glass products for industrial use, closed its doors on Saturday, October 6th.