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Spring 2014 offers from March 26-29 one of the world’s leading trade shows for the glass and glazing industry: fensterbau/frontale in Nuremberg, Germany.
March 2014 will offer one of the world’s leading trade shows for the glass and glazing industry: fensterbau/frontale in Nuremberg, Germany.
This week Octatube will be presenting three projects during a major international conference on the Architectural and Structural Application of Glass in buildings and facades.  The event is taking place in Switzerland on the campus of the Ecole…
The ENERGY STAR(R) Most Efficient 2014 designation recognizes Kolbe’s windows among the most efficient products that qualify for the ENERGY STAR program.
To support its customers with tools and information to prepare for ENERGY STAR® Version 6.0 product specifications for qualified windows, doors and skylights, Quanex Building Products has launched its resource center at www.quanex.com/energystar.
Caspian Flat Glass, a manufacturer of float glass and raw materials for the glass industry with planned production capacity of 600 tons of glass a day, was launched in Dagestan.   Investment project implementation, which amounted to 10.5 billion…
Quanex Building Products has launched the Quanex Optimizer™ Special Edition, an update to its popular U-Factor application that enables users to quickly find configurations that meet ENERGY STAR® Version 6.0 requirements.
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final program requirements for ENERGY STAR Version 6.0 for residential windows, doors and skylights.
Guardian Reveal, a new product from Guardian Industries, was named a 2013 Product of the Year by USGlass Magazine readers.   Guardian Reveal uses switchable technology to bring new versatility to interior and architectural designs.
When selecting glass types such as low E glass or solar control glass it is important for architects, M&E Consultants and owner /occupiers to measure how the glass will perform in a window or façade.
Leading specialist façade and building envelope contractor Lakesmere is set to be involved in two of London’s most exciting regenerations schemes after securing contracts to complete work as part of the large-scale redevelopment of the King’s Cross…
Despite the overwhelming need for effective fire-protection in system-built façades, windows and doors, few companies possess a range that is comprehensive enough to provide a complete solution.
Committees call for a binding 40 percent energy efficiency target - Today, the European Parliament’s Environment and Energy committees jointly voted for a draft report calling for a three target approach for the EU’s 2030 climate and energy…
Salt Lake City’s Public Safety Building sets a new standard in creating a functional, energy efficient government structure in stunning Modern architecture. It is the first public safety building in the nation to be designed as a net-zero energy…
Permasteelisa Group, worldwide leading Contractor in engineering, project management, manufacturing and installation of architectural envelopes and interior systems, has completed the façades of the new “Vertical City” in Rotterdam.
On December 28, 2013, Burma 150t/d float glass project general- contracted by CTIEC successfully drew the onion once and put into production smoothly.   Fired on December 1, 2013, this production line is the first float glass production line in…
Onyx Solar’s first project in Turkey will be an innovative façade composed of the most revolutionary photovoltaic materials existing on the market    The Prestigious Yasar University in Turkey will have a cutting-edge façade designed and developed…
A new glass factory has opened at Tyube (Kumtorkalinsky District, Dagestan), RIA Novosti reports.   Construction of the factory started in 2011. 50 hectares of land were granted for the project.
The technician team of the Klaes 3D software for the facade has finished successfully the training and the interfaces into Elumatec SBZ 151 and many other Elumatec machines for the aluminum by Alu Nasa Qatar last week.
As part of Network Rails five year plan to overhaul Britain’s railway stations, an investment of £130m was outlined to improve Scotland’s Waverley Station.
As part of the largest and most diversified packaging group in South Africa, Nampak Glass has become the first company in South Africa to be recommended by SGS South Africa for ISO 50001: 2011 certification.
The design and placement of glass is a vital component of green architecture. It allows for natural light and integrates the interior of office and residential buildings with the exterior.    Natural light improves productivity in the workplace and…