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With the rising demand for gas-filled triple glazed units, leading UK Component Supplier Thermoseal Group has introduced two new sizes to its Thermobar warm edge range - 7.5mm and 9.5mm gas keys.
Thermoseal Group, the UK’s leading manufacturer of warm edge spacer, has released a new range of internal spacer bar and fittings in sizes 11.5mmx18mm and 15.5mmx18mm that will allow customers to simulate traditional multi-pane Georgian windows with…
Serving the unique needs of Quebec’s window and door industry, Technoform Bautec North America, Inc. announces its partnership with Quincaillerie Rabel, Inc.
A new oven is already reaping big business for Niskayuna Glass, a glass-fabrication company on Schenectady’s north side that just completed a nearly $1 million expansion.  The company’s primary work has been in commercial glazing.
The UK’s leading manufacturer of warm edge spacer systems - Thermoseal Group, has been shortlisted for a MADE in the North West Manufacturing Innovation Award.
With SGG PLANITHERM XN, since February 2014, a highly efficient glass has been available which, as an insulating glass, combines optimal insulation with a very high daylight transmission.
The envelope (or enclosure) of a building refers to the separation between the interior space and the exterior. In other words, it is the outer shell that protects the indoor environment and helps to maintain its climate control.
The ENERGY STAR(R) Most Efficient 2014 designation recognizes Kolbe’s windows among the most efficient products that qualify for the ENERGY STAR program.
To support its customers with tools and information to prepare for ENERGY STAR® Version 6.0 product specifications for qualified windows, doors and skylights, Quanex Building Products has launched its resource center at www.quanex.com/energystar.
Quanex Building Products has launched the Quanex Optimizer™ Special Edition, an update to its popular U-Factor application that enables users to quickly find configurations that meet ENERGY STAR® Version 6.0 requirements.
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final program requirements for ENERGY STAR Version 6.0 for residential windows, doors and skylights.
Quanex Building Products will be helping to lead an educational session on quality control at the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) 2014 Winter Conference March 3-7, at the J.W.
Committees call for a binding 40 percent energy efficiency target - Today, the European Parliament’s Environment and Energy committees jointly voted for a draft report calling for a three target approach for the EU’s 2030 climate and energy…
In recent years the focus at Thermoseal Group has changed from distributor to manufacturer. In light of this, the Group has revisited the brand image.
Winning Center for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps Conservatory uses PPG glass - PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) announced that its glass products helped the Center for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh win…
Now available from Guardian Glass UK: SunGuard SuperNeutral SN 29/18. The new SuperNeutral glass offers exceptional solar control with a surprisingly natural looking appearance.
The design and placement of glass is a vital component of green architecture. It allows for natural light and integrates the interior of office and residential buildings with the exterior.    Natural light improves productivity in the workplace and…
During the 2013 International Greenbuild Conference, Wausau Window and Wall Systems will debut its new INvent.
Guardian’s ClimaGuard range is set to take a firm footing in the commercial market, with the launch of ClimaGuard A 1.0.
At Glasstech Asia 2013 you will get an overview about Bystronic glass’ latest machinery for the manufacturing of insulating glass and laminated glass, handling equipment and for the pre-processing of automotive glass.
Europe’s energy intensive industries are probably divided on the merits of power savings targets for 2030, but if the right mix of unambiguous and universal targets and measures can be agreed – and explained – opposition could fade away, argues…
To obtain the CE mark, manufacturers of insulating glass units were already required to issue a “Declaration of Conformity” to accompany their goods, which indicated their products' technical performance.
Air infiltration savings added to energy savings for more accurate comparisons in replacement window projects.
The Aluminum Material Council (AMC) of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released a new white paper on aluminum’s sustainability, strength and efficiency entitled, "Aluminum: The Total Solution for Sustainable,…
Highly insulating fenestration technologies could reduce energy by 18 percent    Karma Sawyer, technology manager and physical scientist in the Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office’s (BTO) Emerging Technologies Program, delivered a…