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The GGF continues to be disappointed with slow progress of Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO) following this week’s release of the latest statistics which continue to show how the scheme is not working for the replacement window industry.
The GGF this week responded to the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s (DECC) Consultation on the extension plans for Energy Company Obligation (ECO) 2015-2017.
JSC “Valmieras stikla šķiedra” subsidiary company Valmiera Glass UK Ltd. is attracted to an ambitious project – the construction of the BJK Vodafone stadium in Turkey, Stambul.
We want our customers to always feel confident that they are lifting safely when using GGR’s glass vacuum lifters.
The GGF has released a new publication entitled “Acoustics - How glazing can help reduce noise”. The new document offers excellent guidance to homeowners and the industry on the complex subject, of how the installation of suitable glazing can help…
Freefoam, a leading manufacturer of a wide range of innovative products for the building industry in UK, Ireland and Mainland Europe, announce the launch of another new colour to its foiled range, Chartwell Green.
For many years the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has supported The Glass Performance Days (GPD) in Finland.
With energy estimated to account for up to 35% of a glass manufacturer’s variable costs, it is clear that consumption and its ongoing management are set to remain as a critical business issue for the foreseeable future.
The G20, our smallest and slimmest pick and carry crane is one our most versatile machines.
The Rakow Research Library of The Corning Museum of Glass recently received a National Leadership Grant for Libraries; Collaborative Planning Grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to help conserve and digitize the…
Herbert Koch will take part in the „Save the Life” Conference and will present the activity of the International Association of Risk and Crisis Communication (IARCC).
Five year agreement signed to promote and stimulate interest in engineering and manufacturing in the Sheffield City Region.
The Future of Bird-Friendly Architecture is Clear… Researchers estimate that hundreds of millions of birds are killed each year due to collisions with glass on buildings, making bird window strikes one of the largest avian fatality threats.
After 30 years and 13 awards for industry excellence, Ritec International is again leading innovation in the glass industry with the launch of their purpose-built remote training facility located at their factory site in Tottenham, London.
Opens up exciting new area of Building Integrated Organic Photovoltaics (BIOPV) that perfectly suits its flexible, lightweight solar films – Heliatek, the global technology leader in the field of organic photovoltaics, has successfully installed its…
GGR’s versatile below-the-hook vacuum lifters can be fitted with specialist vacuum pads for safely handling different types of textured and coated glass units.
Glass Technology Services Ltd (GTS) has joined manufacturers, designers and suppliers to conduct pioneering research and development in 3D printing technology – successfully winning major funding.
National Windscreens, the UK’s largest independently owned windscreen repair and replacement specialist, has issued some expert advice to help motorists keep their windscreens in tip top condition throughout the current cold snap.
Welcome to the January issue of Glass International. This issue features a host of exclusives with some of the biggest names in the industry.
The report provides an in-depth analysis of the Global Market of Safety Glass. It presents the latest data of the market size, consumption, domestic production, exports and imports, price dynamics and trends in the industry.
Discover and experience Pfeiffer Vacuum’s extensive range of vacuum products; Focus placed on practical vacuum examples and applications; Films and 3D animations enhance the existing web experience     Just in time for the new year, Pfeiffer Vacuum…
The GGF raised its profile at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh in the first week in December with three jam packed days that included a GGF exhibition, meetings with over 20 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), input at the…
Following this week’s news on the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund the GGF is frustrated that glazing is still not high on the agenda.
The Government is extending ECO (Energy Company Obligation), introducing a new obligation period from April 2015 to March 2017, termed ‘ECO2’.  The Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) Order 2014 (the ‘ECO2 Order’) sets out the…
This week, Chancellor George Osborne delivered his final Autumn Statement before next year’s General Election in May.