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It is often said that it’s the small things in life that make the big difference. And the evolution of something as simple as glass is no exception. This year Pilkington and the rest of the construction industry celebrate the 50th anniversary of the…
Pilkington has acquired two further service centers in Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia, in the US, from the Old Dominion Glass Company.
A young Brazilian who once made a living collecting paper and cardboard from rubbish tips, has been named YBI Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
From planes, trains and automobiles, the new animated Pilkington Sound Simulator helps to understand noise control glazing with more ease than ever before.
With climate change a hot topic at the recent political party conferences, Pilkington has released figures showing an amazing 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 will be saved in the UK over the next 20 years thanks to installations of energy efficient…
The Doncaster village of Kirk Sandall looked back on 90 years of Pilkington glassmaking in a special service at the local church of St Oswalds.
Pilkington has exhibited for the first time at the North East Asia Investment and Trade Expo, held this year in Changchun. The six-day trade fair attracted nearly 600 exhibitors and 500,000 visitors from more than 80 countries.
Pilkington is the proud winner of two awards at the glittering G09 Awards. Taking place at the home of football, Wembley Stadium, Pilkington were top of the league in the Glass Project of the Year and Health and Safety Initiative of the Year…
Pilkington has announced a new range of products following the cessation of manufacture and processing of wired and translucent glass in the UK last year.
Pilkington has been licensed by Research Frontiers Inc to manufacture and sell SPD-Smart automotive products worldwide.
EHS passport training is being rolled out across the whole of the Nordic region. Those who complete the 12-module programme receive an EHS passport which guarantees their knowledge of Group policies, guidelines and regulations.
Building Products Japan has launched two new products in response to the Government's School New Deal Policy, which aims to make the nation's school buildings quake-resistant and energy-efficient.
Energy-Saving Glass Using Heat Mirror Suspended Film Technology to Be Produced by Southwall Joint Venture PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 13, 2009-- Southwall Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:SWTX), the worldwide innovator of energy-saving films…
Pilkington Planar™ has provided Yorkshire Bank with a striking glass wall as part of a refurbishment of its headquarters in Leeds.
Pilkington Marine is supplying a total of 12,000 square metres of glass for the two largest cruise ships ever built. Royal Caribbean's Genesis class Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas will each carry 5,400 passengers.
Monthly briefings for all employees have become part of the Standard Operating Procedures for all Building Products sites worldwide.
Pilkington has exhibited for the first time at the North East Asia Investment and Trade Expo, held this year in Changchun. The six-day trade fair attracted nearly 600 exhibitors and 500,000 visitors from more than 80 countries.
Guardian ShowerGuard, a glass product that uses a patented technology to resist corrosion, will be featured in an episode of “Bathastic!”, Sunday, Oct. 4 at 10:30 a.m. on the DIY Network.
The Argentine float operation VASA was the main sponsor of the recent ALUVI 2009 trade fair for the aluminium and glass industry.
The Porto Marghera plant in Venice has had its certification for the quality and environmental standards ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:2004 and EMAS reconfirmed following an inspection in May.
On September 15, 2009 at the Frankfurt International Motor Show, Pilkington Group Limited announced that it has acquired a new license from Research Frontiers Inc. (Nasdaq:REFR) to offer SPD-Smart automotive end-products globally.
Pilkington recently became the first glass manufacturer to use TecDoc’s professional data and catalogue service, thereby taking advantage of the worldwide acceptance of this trading tool for the independent automotive parts market.
The Tianjin automotive plant in China recorded three major milestones in less than two weeks in July. * On July 3rd, the plant passed the ISO14001 environmental audit;* On July 7th, Tianjin celebrated a full year with no lost time accidents, and* On…
The new Platine Nishi-Shinjuku tower building in Tokyo uses 8,800 square metres of REFSHINE® high performance solar reflective glass.
Pilkington energiKare™, the energy-efficient glazing from Pilkington has been a huge hit with homeowners this year, with the number of supplier searches on its website so far in 2009 exceeding those for the whole of 2008.