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AGC, one of the world’s leading glass manufacturers and a specialist in glass used in interiors, is well aware of how colour and light influence the perception of architectural designs.
Exhibition The Healthcare Estates exhibition is the UK’s most comprehensive and influential annual showcase dedicated to presenting the latest equipment, technologies and techniques for application in healthcare environments.
Diamon-Fusion International, Inc. (DFI Nanotechnology), global developer and exclusive licensor of patented hydrophobic nanotechnologies, announced it was awarded the exclusive contract to apply the Diamon-Fusion® nano-coating to the NIKE building…
On 16 September AGC Flat Glass Europe inaugurated the third float* line at its Retenice production plant in Teplice (Northern Bohemia, in the Czech Republic).
Glass is playing an ever increasing role in the generation of heat and electricity through sunlight, which means throughout the world an increasingly lucrative market is now opening up for the glass industry and especially for machinery…
Architect Maurice Kanah, founder of KConsult studio, has used painted glass in his own original way. He has used it to cover furniture. “I had this idea,” explains Kanah, “while looking at the space in the office.
Advanced steel glazing systems from Wrightstyle, the Devizes-based steel and fire resistant glass specialist, have been incorporated into a range of large span, fire resistant and blast protection systems, now being launched in North America and…
AGC Europe has chosen ReadSoft's electronic invoice processing solution. The European Group will initially automate the handling of 120,000 invoices annually.
Emirates Float Glass (EFG), a subsidiary of Glass LLC, wholly owned by Dubai Investments PJSC, has signed an AED 575 million contract with Italian engineering firm Ianua S.p.A for the construction and supervision of its second float glass…
“A Fire & Impact Safety Case Study” DVD documents how a San Francisco school safeguards students from unsafe wired glass and dangerous radiant heat.
KIRKLAND, Wash. – Expanding its educational outreach to design professionals, Technical Glass Products (TGP) now offers convenient, on-demand Web access to its popular AIA-registered course “Burning Issues: Understanding Today’s Fire-Rated Glass and…
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.
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.
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.
Fire rated glass manufacturer CGI International Ltd (CGI), is investing in excess of £200,000 in Research and Development (R&D) to meet modern building design challenges and satisfy architect demands.
Pilkington has gained approval from the largest fire testing facility in the UK, the Building Research Establishment (BRE), for its fire-resistant glazing in a new rooflight from NuLite Ltd.
*Significance of new location increases considerably *Capacity expected to more than quadruple with three new production lines by the end of 2008 *Investment volume planned at € 50 million Alzenau/Valašské Meziříčí, 14 May 2008 – In response to the…
Global Tightness in Supply and Growth in Demand Drive Expansion Projects Throughout the Saflex Business Saflex(r), a unit of Solutia Inc. (NYSE:SOA), will break ground on May 19, 2008 for an expansion of its PVB resin manufacturing operations at its…
One of the country’s leading technology colleges has reopened following a £28.5 million project that utilised specialist glazing systems to create a stunning new approach to the school environment.
A few months ago, Beijing’s Tsinghua University became home to the futuristic Sino-Italian Ecological Energy Efficient Building (SIEEB).
The China (Shanghai) International Industry Exhibition for New Fireproofing Technology and Material 2008 (An Exhibition, Communication Trade and Cooperation of the Fire Protection Industry) Time: From Sep. 17th to Sep. 19th, 2008 Exhibition Hall:…
C.R. Laurence Inc., Los Angeles, announced on March 25 that it acquired Sommer & Maca Industries, Cicero, Ill., effective March 20, according to a company release.
Leading glass manufacturers AGC Flat Glass Europe are at the Kitchens, Bathrooms and Bedrooms exhibition at the NEC (Birmingham) from the 2nd to the 5th March 2008 to demonstrate the different uses of glass within the home.
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