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On 31st of August 2020, Glass for Europe answered to the European Commission’s roadmap consultation on environmental product performances’ claims.
Visual comfort, thermal comfort and energy savings
By improving its functioning and effectiveness, the CPR (Construction Products Regulation) has the potential to become a driver of sustainability in the building sector and will eventually complete the single market.
What can the European PVC window profile industry do to help reaching the EU climate goals? EPPA and its members, supported by VinylPlus® have the answer.
Ron Vaupel, President and CEO of Guardian Industries, has assumed leadership of the company’s glass business following the departure of Kevin Baird, formerly President and CEO of Guardian Glass.
In the document released today, Glass for Europe calls on Member States to develop specific roadmaps for replacing single and early uncoated double glazing.
Glass for Europe answered to the Consultation on the Renovation Wave initiative for public and private buildings.
Sales in the Western European window market will decrease by 9.8% in 2020 compared to the previous year. This fall in the industry due to the COVID 19 crisis is set to continue unabated in 2021.
As part of the ongoing negotiations on Brexit, the UK and EU are seeking to agree on a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) on conformity assessment covering the results of third-party conformity notified bodies.
While we witness a timid restarting of the economy, the level of activity in flat glass remains low.
This partnership will allow Guardian Glass to offer a complete range of both semi-transparent and opaque BIPV product solutions, that help contribute to Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) regulations.
Glass for Europe answered today to the European Commission consultation on of how to increase the EU 2030 emission reduction ambition.
Setting an EU-wide financial scheme and a dedicated roadmap for replacing old windows is a wise and easy step to make our buildings more energy-efficient and comfortable.
The European flat glass industry welcomes the European Union’s desire to engage in a Renovation Wave of public and private buildings and is ready to deliver the high-performance glazing EU buildings need to become carbon-neutral by 2050.
Sustainable sourcing of high-quality sand for industrial use
An exceptional yet essential option to cease production and preserve the industrial equipment.
On March 19th, during the last General Assembly of Glass for Europe, Philippe Bastien, Regional President, Building & Industrial Division of AGC Glass Europe, was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Glass for Europe.
Following four years of work on improving the recycling of flat glass waste across Europe, the FISSAC* project has held its final conference.
On Tuesday, February 4th, Glass for Europe answered to the European Commission consultation on European climate law – achieving climate neutrality by 2050.
In the context of urgent action to reduce carbon emissions, the European Commission proposes to write into law the goal set out in the European Green Deal – for Europe’s economy and society to become climate-neutral by 2050.
Guardian Glass Europe is pleased to announce that it has attained Bronze level Cradle to Cradle certification for three of its product families – float, coated and laminated glass – manufactured at eight of its European plants.
Former Irish Times editor and author will provide closing keynote the third annual green building conference taking place in Dublin March 24-25
Greenbuild Europe 2020, taking place at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, from March 24–25, 2019, offers exceptional opportunities to network and learn about timely green building topics and strategies in Europe.
Glass for Europe calls for an ambitious and long-term EU industrial strategy to allow Europe to remain a hub for a leading, smart, innovative and sustainable industry.
Suntuitive® Dynamic Glass continues to expand globally with installation of Dynamic Fins on the University of Cambridge Civil Engineering Building.