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Confirmations and new responsibilities at the top management of Gimav during the general meeting held Monday June 16, 2014.
Gary started at American Glass Research in 1970 after completing his studies at the University of Pennsylvania.
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 American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has published AAMA 1607, “Voluntary Installation Guidelines for Unit Skylights." This document provides a guideline for installing pre-assembled unit skylights onto a roof.
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,…
Performance requirements and test procedures described -- The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has published AAMA 653-14, “Voluntary Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Organic Coatings on Wood and Cellulosic…
With over 160 years’ experience in the lubricants industry, CONDAT is constantly developing and improving its products.
Organic solar modules have advantages over silicon solar cells. However, one critical problem is their shorter operating life.
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.
Lisbon hosted from May 6th to 10th the biggest Portuguese Construction and Civil Work Fair, where renewable energies and sustainable construction played the main role.    Onyx Solar participated in Tektónika together with “Silva&Ventura”, its…
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.
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.
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.
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…
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released the "AAMA 2013/2014 Study of the U.
Pilkington Spacia™ has been recognised by Japan’s Green Watchdog ECCJ as a superior energy- efficient product, awarding it with the Energy Conservation Prize.   The ECCJ (Energy Conservation Center, Japan) promotes energy conservation both in the…
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has announced that the Center for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps Conservatory, Pittsburgh, which recently became the first project to earn a four-star rating through THE SUSTAINABLE SITES INITIATIVE™ program, or SITES™…
Tvitec presented in Madrid in VETECO (International Window, Curtain Walls and Structural Glass Trade Show) its spectacular new glass is 12 meters long.
Summary: The 2014 study has 565 pages, 303 tables and figures. Worldwide markets for Low Iron Glass for Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) are poised to achieve significant growth based on an expectation of rapid adoption of CSP worldwide.
The International Week for Efficient Construction and Renovation is investing heavily in boosting its international profile, in order to provide participating companies with a significant return on their investment.