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Thermoseal Group is the UK's leading manufacturer and supplier of insulated glass (IG) sealed unit components. Our flagship brands are Thermobar and Thermoflex warm edge spacers.  These spacer systems are Passive House approved, highest…
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Glassolutions has introduced in the UK an e-commerce platform to facilitate the order process for building professionals – glaziers, joiners, plumbers, and kitchen and bathroom fitters.  With MyGlassolutions, users can choose their glazing solutions…
UBC’s Kenneth Chau holds a glass sample used in his latest research, which proved that putting thin layers of metal over glass increases light transmission.   Imagine if the picture window in your living room could double as a giant thermostat or…
The building envelope can truly make or break energy-efficiency efforts. Major improvements to heating, cooling, and ventilation systems may help reduce energy, but those savings could fly out the window if the building envelope lacks appropriate…
SWISSPACER, a Saint Gobain company, has two new videos that explain the origin and global reach of its business.
On 3rd of February 2016, the GGF responded to the HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC) Consultation on “Changes to the reduced rate of VAT for Energy Saving Materials” as published on 9th December 2015.
February 3, 2016 a meeting on the topic held in Russia StekloSouz in the framework of energy saving programs: "Implementation of a package of measures for the withdrawal of glass factories on the wholesale electricity market and power".
SWISSPACER Air balances out pressure differences between the insulating glass and its surrounding atmosphere.
Conventional insulating glass units are limited in their ability to increase insulating values by increasing their thickness to allow more intermediate layers of glass or films.
Abrisa Technologies carries a diverse inventory of thin and ultra-thin glass which can be CNC machined, fabricated, screen printed, strengthened and thin film coated.  Glass stocked ranges in thicknesses from 1.1mm down to 0.1mm.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has updated and released a document laying out the process for determining the thermal performance characteristics of fenestration systems, specifically in commercial buildings.
Series of Oleophobic and Hydrophobic Anti-reflection Coatings are Ideal for “Tough” Environments
Smart windows clean themselves, save energy and mimic moth eyes to cut glare
Following the success of the first two FiT shows, SWISSPACER will be exhibiting for the third year in April.   A main focus of SWISSPACER’s stand this year will be its new free Marketing Toolkit.
AGC is pleased to announce that it was selected as a constituent of the FTSE4Good Global Index, which is one of the representative global indices of Socially Responsible Investments, and has a great influence on the behaviors of investors who focus…
Is there any way to enhance the technical properties of contemporary quality insulation glass, i.e. its Ug value, light transmission and sound absorption?  Several major forums are currently discussing the limits of feasibility and realism.
The NSG Group will exhibit a range of high performance glass products at the Integrated Systems Europe Show in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on February 9-12, 2016.  Integrated Systems Europe is the world’s best-attended tradeshow dedicated to…
The RF-GLASS program is integrated into the RFEM user interface as an optional add‑on module. RF‑GLASS analyzes deformations and stresses of arbitrary shaped and curved glass surfaces.
Thermoseal Group, the UK’s leading manufacturer of warm edge spacer systems and supplier to the insulated glass (IG) industry for over 35 years has again achieved its Investors in People (IIP) accreditation by exceeding requirements of its recent…
Your windows can have a big impact on the amount of energy you use, the comfort of your home and the cost of heating it – and if you’re thinking of replacing them or simply in need of new windows, look no further than the Pilkington energiKare™…
Another round of expansion and investment has been completed at NTG in Tennessee with further increased cutting and tempering capacity.
Friday 18th December saw the frameXpress team take part in Christmas Jumper Day in aid of the Severn Hospice, which is a charity that is close to home for the company.