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Glaverbel has decided to invest in a new production unit in Seneffe (Belgium), to be built next to the old unit which it will eventually replace.

Glaverbel are busy making plans to showcase the latest edition to their product range this year at GP&T.

Glaverbel and AGC Automotive Europe, both subsidiaries of Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. (AGC), confirm that they were inspected on February 22nd and 23rd 2005 by the European Commission in connection with alleged infringements of European Competition laws…

Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd. of Japan plans to invest over NT$10 billion (US$323.62 million at US$1: NT$33.8) to set up a glass furnace in central Taiwan, according to industry sources.

At the NAHB Green Building Conference at Atlanta, Owens Corning today announced that its line of fiber glass insulation products has been certified to contain an average of 35 percent recycled content by leading third-party certifier Scientific…

With its Lacobel range of varnished glasses designed for indoor use, Glaverbel offers an unrivalled contemporary style of decoration in a vast array of both daring and subtle colours.

Glaverbel will be displaying its most advanced coated glass solutions, including its latest innovations which facilitate the toughening process.

Better than expected second-quarter earnings and improved guidance had Corning (NYSE: GLW) trading 11% higher yesterday. The firm reported sales of $971 million, up from $752 million a year earlier.

Demand for glass helped Corning make a profit in its second quarter but it warned it was running out of glass and would have to build another glass factory.The firm made net profits of $108 million on turnover of $971 million.

Corning Incorporated will meet with investors over the next two weeks to discuss the company's three growth opportunities and its progress on improved profitability in 2004.

Glaverbel presents Planibel TOP NT, a low-emissivity, toughenable glass. Specifically designed for use in double glazing, Planibel TOP NT is a coated glass whose neutral appearance is in perfect harmony with current trends.

Samsung Corning has raised its stake in electronic component maker Shenzhen SEG Samsung Glass Co. (Q.SSK) to 35%, equal with the founding partner, according to a statement Monday.

For the first time, Glaverbel is to take part in Approfal – the furnishing suppliers fair to be held at the heart of the Salon du Meuble in Paris (Paris Expo -Porte de Versailles) - from 9 to 13 January 2003.

Asahi Glass Co. Ltd. (J.AHG) said Wednesday that it has gained full control of Belgium's Glaverbel SA (B.GLA) following a squeeze-out offer.

Asahi Glass Company Ltd said it will launch a bid for all the remaining shares of Glaverbel SA at 140.86 eur per share. The company said the Belgian Banking and Finance Commission approved the operation, which it said will run from Dec 3-16.

Corning Inc., the world's largest maker of fiber-optic cable, said on Tuesday it will expand a liquid crystal display glass plant in Taiwan because of growing demand from the computer and television industries.

Asahi Glass Co., Ltd (J.AHG), which currently holds 99.08% of the share capital of Glaverbel (GLAB.BRU), announced today that it is launching a public squeeze-out bid for the 65,434 shares (i.e. 0.92% of the share capital) it does not already hold.

Asahi Glass Co., Ltd (J.AHG) announced today that it has increased its direct and indirect shareholding in Glaverbel (GLAB.

Asahi Glass Co Ltd is confident it will obtain the 95 pct of Glaverbel which would enable it to launch a squeeze out operation to obtain the remaining shares, sources close to Glaverbel and Asahi said.

James Houghton returned from partial retirement on Monday to take the helm at Corning as the venerable glass company based in upstate New York continued its efforts to recover from a disastrous move into optical communications.

Japan's largest glass maker, Asahi Glass Co. Ltd, announced Friday it will launch a $415 million public tender next week for the 35 percent of Belgian glass maker Glaverbel SA it doesn't already own.

Japan's largest glass maker, Asahi Glass Co. Ltd, announced Friday it will launch a $415 million public tender next week for the 35 percent of Belgian glass maker Glaverbel SA it doesn't already own.

Glaverbel SA said it expects a contraction in its net result during 2002 because of the economic slowdown and said it will cut its production capacity.

The Glaverbel Group closed its financial year 2001 with record performances, confirming the correctness of the strategy which the Group has followed for the past 10 years, namely profitable growth through geographical diversification and increased…