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With the opening of this French institution for architecture, AGC Flat Glass Europe – formerly Glaverbel – has, to quote the institution's President François de Mazières, established itself as the "glass partner for the City of…
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…
When the AGC (Asahi Glass Company) Flat Glass Europe group – formerly known as Glaverbel – exhibits at Batimat 2007, it will be assisted by the very latest skills and techniques.
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.
Safety combined with an attractive finish - that was the challenge met by Stratobel Impression. This new glass not only meets the standard safety criteria but also makes it possible to incorporate different images into various types of glass.
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…
Float glass production is underway on a fast track schedule in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), United Arab Emirates, according to Guardian Industries and its joint venture partners, National Company for Glass Industries and Al Zamil Group.
Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Tokyo; President & CEO: Masahiro Kadomatsu) has decided to shut down the Bayonne, NJ Plant of AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. at the end of December 2007, stopping production of fluorochemicals there.
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.
Forest of colourful metal trees on Brussels avenue expresses people’s hopes for a brighter world and supports Alain Hubert’s International Polar Foundation Jean-Francois Heris, President & CEO of AGC Flat Glass Europe (formerly Glaverbel) and…
Internal linings specialist, British Gypsum, has launched a new ceiling lining board that combines high levels of thermal insulation with 30 minutes fire resistance.
Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo; President: Masahiro Kadomatsu) has succeeded in development of a fluorescent fluorinated water/oil-repellent coating material.
The Ministry of Construction has asked for the government’s permission to sell the float glass plant of the Vietnam Glass and Ceramics for Construction Corporation (Viglacera).
China's regulators aren't likely to approve new float glass projects in eastern coastal regions and central regions, given regional development strategy and ongoing industrial technology upgrades, the Shanghai Securities News reported…
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.
Glaverbel, one of the world's leading glass producers, is now AGC Flat Glass Europe. We have taken this opportunity to launch the very first edition of yourglass pocket in English*.
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.
New AGC invention can help in fighting hospital-caught infectionsAGC Flat Glass Europe, formerly Glaverbel, presented its new AntiBacterial GlassTM.
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…
Glaverbel today announced that it has changed its name to AGC Flat Glass Europe and has adopted a new corporate logo, aligning branding of Glaverbel’s operations with that of the AGC group globally.
Saint-Gobain has announced the acquisition from HeidelbergCement of Maxit group, manufacturer of industrial mortars. Maxit has 5,130 employees and in 2006 reported sales of €1,237 million.
Since the end of 2003, the innovative high performance insulating material ULTIMATE which combines the advantages of glass wool and rock wool has been produced at the Lübz location.
Increasing requirements of energy saving and climate protection for buildings have led to a clear improvement in the insulation in buildings - also with respect to glass.
A consortium of Vietnamese commercial banks and a finance company provided Tuesday a loan of VND845 billion (US$52 million) for building a glass factory in the central Chu Lai Economic Zone (EZ).