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Architects and Designers Can Now Create Realistic Glass Images on Their Computer Screen - Guardian Industries will demonstrate its new Glass Visualizer at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Convention in Chicago, June 26-28.
Coated flat glass industry has witnessed significant growth in the global market since the last five years.
A WRAL News investigation into windows that reflect sunlight like a big magnifying glass has the state considering a change to the building code.   State building code requires Low-E windows for their energy-saving benefits.  They have a coating…
Thousands of potential new customers will be at Glass Expo Africa 2014 to see the latest trends, technologies and products in the glass and aluminium window industries.
The new version of design standard of energy efficiency in public buildings has began to seek public opinion in Beijing from May 20th, 2014, under which glass curtain wall installed in public buildings is strictly regulated to achieve energy…
Ultra-clear glass will be made with ‘greenest’ float glass furnace technology - PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) announced that it will manufacture STARPHIRE® ultra-clear glass using oxy-fuel furnace technology at its float glass plant in Fresno,…
Close cooperation between SEFPRO and glassmakers all over the world has greatly contributed to progress in the glass industry.   Container glass.
Asahi India Glass Ltd has stopped production of float glass at its Taloja Plant (T-7, MIDC Industrial Area, Taloja, District Raigad - 410208, Maharashtra) owing to age and expiry of useful / operating life of the furnace.
Knauf Insulation and Guardian Industries Corp. are pleased to announce that a definitive acquisition agreement has been signed for Knauf Insulation to acquire Guardian Insulation.
In coastal areas, architects are challenged to incorporate ample glass to meet a building’s aesthetic and daylight needs while still accommodating stringent codes that protect occupants from fire and structures from hurricane-force winds.
Fenzi North America announced it appointed Bob Lalonde, based in Montreal, Quebec, and Joe Ruggiero, based in Philadelphia, to regional sales manager and technical sales and service, respectively, for its insulating glass components business in…
Architectural Record to Honor Winners at AIA Convention - Guardian Industries has won an Architectural Record “Excellence in Advertising” Award for its integrated online banner campaign promoting Guardian SunGuard Neutral 78/65.
Proprietary Coating System Expands SunGuard Product Portfolio - Guardian now offers SunGuard Spandrel HT, a new glass product designed for building façade spandrel applications that benefits both architects and fabricators.
In April this year, the Chinese Glass Association celebrated its 50th anniversary with a two-day event that was focused on furthering the technology and development of insulating glass machines.   500 guests were invited to the gala event in…
The creative scope offered by TEX GLASS® has been recognised in the prestigious 'iF gold awards 2014', with textile designer Nya Nordiska and GLASSOLUTIONS winning an award in the product design category at a recent ceremony in Germany.
There are many options available to determine the acoustic performance of glass; however, none of them achieve the same level of detail and commercial support, as the Acoustic Calculator in Guardian Glass UK’s business support programme – Guardian…
This year's China Glass took place at Shanghai New International Expo Centre from April 14th to 17th. This event marked at the same time its 25th anniversary.
It doesn’t matter what you call it, at Vitrum it’s just another piece of glass.    Saint Gobain Certified FabricatorThrough our continued commitment to offer architects and glaziers products that meet all of their design requirements Vitrum is now…
Bedford-based Architects, Engineers and Development Consultants Woods Hardwick have received planning approval for a two storey office building for an existing site at Garforth Place, Knowlhill in Milton Keynes.
Birmingham-based Glass Express Midlands Limited has purchased additional equipment to increase its capacity to gas fill insulated glass (IG) sealed units to meet the growing demand for more thermally efficient double and triple glazing.
American Institute of Steel Construction recognizes buildings for structural quality - Five projects that include Guardian glass are among the 12 winners of the 2014 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel award (…
For centuries, glass has been a building material and the importance of glass as a building material has risen over years.
Research Frontiers (NASDAQ: REFR) and Diamond Glass announced today that Diamond Glass has acquired a license from Research Frontiers Inc. to make and sell SPD-SmartGlass architectural smart window products throughout Europe.
Synseal Extrusions, the leading UK-owned systems supplier, has joined the GGF and at a recent GGF Window and Door Group meeting, Head of Marketing Mark Schlotel was presented with their framed Membership certificate by Brian Baker, GGF President and…
Today's architectural trends, which use an increasing amount of glass, are leading to a diversified demand in laminated glass.   While safety and security remain important, aesthetics, design, and view control are also demanded as functions of…