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Etienne Schneider, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy and Foreign Trade of Luxembourg, joined Guardian leadership for the formal opening of the company’s new European Headquarters in Bertrange, Luxembourg on 23 March 2016.
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Zamek Culture Centre chooses SunGuard SuperNeutral 62/34 – Schools, kindergartens and educational centres are unique facilities. 
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Bendheim Wall Systems Inc. announced today that its Lamberts® glass is the first channel glass tested and certified as bird-friendly by the American Bird Conservancy (ABC), the preeminent authority on avian-friendly architecture.
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Independent manufacturer’s new Plymouth plant will help expand the reach of Guardian SunGuard® glass
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