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The Lakesmere Group has been awarded a £1m contract from main contractor Morgan Sindall to deliver an innovative cladding package for the new Marriott Residence Inn Hotel in Aberdeen.
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Clayton Glass continue to push the boundaries in terms of what is technically achievable in conservatory glass with the launch of SMARTGLASS® Ultra 86. This glass sets new standards in terms of solar control, and with a G Value of just 0.14 it’s…
The joint project “PVme – organic PhotoVoltaic systems integrated in Manufactured building Elements” started at the beginning of 2016. Heliatek is part of this project, taking the integration of its organic solar films to the next level.
Silica sand (in which Crystalline Silica is a common constituent) is an essential and no substitutable raw material for glass manufacturing.
The AGC Group (AGC), the world's largest glass manufacturer, and Kinestral Technologies, a leading US developer of active glass, have formed a strategic partnership to produce active glass capable of fast-switching between clear and dark mode.
Energy efficiency legislation and incentives will be the focus of discussions this week in Brussels. Supported by the European Commission, Sustainability Energy Week is a series of conferences, debates and discussions in Brussels.
As European authorities look into ways to make the concept of a ‘Circular Economy’ real in the construction sector, a new study of Deloitte Sustainability analyses the present situation in the management and recycling of end-of-life building glass…
At GLASSTEC 2016, CONDAT will be presenting a complete range of lubricants dedicated to the FLAT and CONTAINER glass industries.
EVERLAM announced that Harald Hammer joined the company today as Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Hammer replaces Luc De Temmerman who will join the EVERLAM Board of Directors. EVERLAM is a customer focused, innovative, global provider of PVB film in…
Reconstruct its float line, the company intends to apply her methods of glass processing, has not been used in any plant in the world.
Dow Corning is delighted to announce our sponsorship and participation at the 5th Challenging Glass Conference to be held at Ghent University, Belgium on 16-17 June 2016.
The Glass Documents Website is jointly sponsored by AAMA, GANA, IGMA and NGA. The National Glass Association (NGA) is pleased to announce that its “All About Glass and Metal” series for architects and specifiers is now available on the Glass…
During an industry forum on May 4, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) hosted representatives from the Center of Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), who are seeking assistance from fenestration experts in combating the…
On May 9, 2016 in Dublin, Georgia, USA, at a solemn ceremony, in the presence of Mr. J. Preiss-Daimler, Mr. A. Schwiontek, the Members of the company’s Management Board and the officials of Laurens County, a time capsule was placed into the…
GANA will return as a proud partner of GlassBuild America for 2016. For many years, GANA has partnered with NGA and other industry stakeholders to offer this key industry event.
Sisecam Group reported consolidated net sales of TL 7.4 billion and a net profit of TL 805 million for the full-year 2015.
Theresa Griffin MEP (North West England) and Conor McGinn MP (St Helens North) have met with representatives from Pilkington, to discuss future measures that could support the growth and development of the glass and glazing sector in the UK and…
In response to air monitoring results reported by DEQ in early February 2016, Bullseye Glass immediately and voluntarily suspended the use of cadmium, and promptly hired an environmental engineering consultant to help us improve our procedures.
As a partner of de Vijfde gevel, XSPlatforms recently contributed to a workshop titled build-up of the fifth facade, with a clear but concise clarification of fall protection for roofs.
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