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The winners of the Glass Focus Awards 2020 were revealed yesterday (12 November) during the annual showcase’s first ever online ceremony.
Guardian SunGuard® SuperNeutral® SN 70/35 was chosen for the windows.
The Liverpool City Region will benefit from £54 million investment to revitalise its glass industry and support the region’s economic recovery.
Professionals from across the glass supply chain and wider have come together to discuss the industry’s aim to achieve net zero by 2050.
The awards, now in their seventh year, will take place this year virtually on 12 November and will again celebrate the achievements of the glass industry and its supply chain.
Soda ash is a key raw material and is used as an additive in the flat glass making process to reduce the melting temperature of the sand used.
By way of the Renovation Wave, the European Commission aims to at least double renovation rates in the next ten years and make sure renovations lead to higher energy efficiency.
On 12 October, the traditional meeting between Glass for Europe and national glass and glazing associations was held for the first time in the format of a web conference.
High-quality glazing requires high-quality systems for the quality control of glass.
With a long-established history in glass machinery manufacturing, HEGLA has developed a fully automated, in-line, blade trimming system that provides greater accuracy and speed.
The fire-resistant glazing in the frameless system POLFLAM® BR, classified as EI 60. POLFLAM® glass, was also used for the fire-resistant doors in the staircases and is a definitive architectural feature of the building.
British Glass are delighted to announce the full agenda for our two net zero webinars in October.
You now have until 12 noon on Friday 2 October to submit your glass focus entries.
POLFLAM® fire-resistant glass has been used in the skylight over the hotel lobby.
New, advanced facility will serve growing Eastern Europe demand
In a video statement published in reaction to the climate plan, Glass for Europe calls for concrete actions to take place, particularly when it comes to renovating Europe’s ageing buildings.
Fire-resistant glazing with a satin finish is an effective visual barrier at the same time ensuring access of soft, diffused light. It is also neutral in terms of style and therefore blends perfectly with a multitude of different architectonic…
We are delighted to announce registration for the Glass Focus Awards 2020 virtual ceremony is now live.
Hot on the heels of receiving record levels of support from the industry in June, FIT Show organisers have reported a record breaking Summer season with strong sales in July and August.
Since August 2020, a specific CAS number for soda-lime silicate glass has been created in the CAS registry.
In this year of unprecedented change there have been positive developments at HEGLA UK.
On 31st of August 2020, Glass for Europe answered to the European Commission’s roadmap consultation on environmental product performances’ claims.
Polflam is not losing speed. Our R&D Department continues to work very intensively, developing new solutions and performing dozens of tests and studies.
The HEGLA team has recently introduced a new laser marking system which provides a unique identification technique that can provide automated or manual scanning of any profiles at any time in the manufacturing process.