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Tamglass Group has agreed new automotive glass machinery orders for over 9 million euros. The agreements have been signed during October and November.
Vietnam's two largest glass producers are sitting on major stockpiles of unsold stock, despite strong protection from Government tariff and non-tariff measures.
The P&C clothes store in the German city of Dsseldorf is one of the largest projects ever taken on by Tambest.
Solutia Inc. launched Vanceva(TM) Secure at Equip Auto in France. Vanceva(TM) Secure provides at least two minutes of intrusion resistance to protect a vehicle and its contents from theft.
Atofina Chemicals, Inc. is gearing up to restart the remaining portions of their Riverview plant in mid-November, 2001. The plant is now operating 80% of its operating units.
The Brazilian safety glass machine market is experiencing a very favorable development. The order book of the last year established new Tamglass plant in Brazil has grown rapidly during the ongoing year.
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The various Tamglass organizations, including Tamglass Safety Glass Ltd, have prepared an environmental protection system.
The glazing industry of the 21st century uses these days increasingly float glass integrated with special coating materials.