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Linetec offers “Antimicrobial Protection for Public Building Applications,” a new white paper. Co-authored by Linetec, The Sherwin-Williams Company and Microban International, Ltd., the paper is available free for download at Linetec.com   The new…
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released AAMA 663-14, “Voluntary Specification for In-Process Quality Control Requirements for Applicators of Organic Coatings to Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Exterior Profiles," which…
The Group’s Managing Director, Gwain Paterson comments: “Sponsoring the G-Awards champagne reception is our contribution to what has always been a great evening."   “We were one of the earliest sponsors of the event and enjoy seeing its…
The use of coated glass has risen significantly in many applications during the last decades. This is why perfect coating and highest glass quality are a must to maintain the competitive edge.  One of the new challenges for coated glass producers is…
The Society of Glass Technology’s Annual Conference will this year be held at the University of Durham, UK, on 10th-12th September.
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Blue-colored UCECOAT® 7892 and EBECRYL® 894 dramatically increase the ease of application and curing of high-performance UV cured field applied floor coatings.
Aluminium façade specialist, Wicona, has released Building Information Modelling (BIM) components for its curtain walling, window and door systems, which are now available to download from the BIMstore.
Gary started at American Glass Research in 1970 after completing his studies at the University of Pennsylvania.
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.
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Glass Coating Offers Superior Aesthetics, Complete Flexibility and Design Options - Viracon, the nation’s leading single-source architectural glass fabricator, introduces VRE-65 – the latest addition to its lineup of high-performance glass coatings.
EnduroShield® Glass Treatment, Cuts Cleaning Time at award winning Forest Lodge ECO House. - Forest Lodge ECO House, officially opened on the 23rd of January 2014 by Sydney's Lord Mayor Clover Moore, is a testament to green design and…
Porous films, which use similar properties to those seen in moth eyes in combination with nanoparticles, are being developed into robust, self-cleaning antireflective coatings for use on both plastic and glass.
The British Glass Manufacturers’ Confederation has launched its ‘Women in Manufacturing’ (WiM) initiative to encourage more women to build careers in engineering and manufacturing.
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Leading double glazing installer Sheffield Window Centre is heading for further expansion after acquiring glass manufacturer Central Glass.
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Stewart Engineers is launching its newly developed next generation pyrolytic Low E coating, Low E Pro.
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