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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), as a co-founder of the Window Safety Task Force, encourages everyone to recognize the importance of practicing window safety by designating one week each spring to promoting safety and…
TROSIFOL UV+ exploits the entire spectrum of sunlight - Conventional polyvinyl butyral (PVB) in laminated safety glass blocks out almost all ultraviolet (UV) radiation up to a wavelength of about 400 nanometres (nm).
Kuraray America Inc. aims to highlight the TROSIFOL brand in the North American market by joining the Glass Association of North America (GANA).      The manufacturer of PVB films for laminated safety glass expects to learn more about their…
A Greater Manchester manufacturer which has been operating for more than four decades has closed down with the loss of nearly 60 jobs.
Wrightstyle is a leading UK steel glazing company that has supplied systems for transportation projects in Hong Kong, Dubai and the UK – and has just won a prestigious contract for the new frontage of the iconic King’s Cross station in London.
A total of three IQ Glass projects were featured in the RIBA’s London Directory this year where IQ have provided a fully architectural glazing package.       "three IQ Glass projects were featured in the RIBA’s London Directory" Paultons…
With a recent move into much larger premises, orders on the increase and new products to display, Fullex are hoping for good things from the FIT show at Telford International exhibition centre in April 2013.
DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions’ commitment to provide science-driven innovations is reflected in its presence at Aluminum Windoor & Curtain Wall Expo, Guangzhou (China), March 18-20, 2013.
The high performance of DuPont™ SentryGlas® polymer interlayer made it the most suitable material for the stations and platforms of Mexico City's new Subway Golden Line 12.     The Golden Line runs from Tláhuac to Mixcoac, and uses…
Yet another IQ Glass project was featured in the Evening Standards Home and Property section this month.
Glass facades are attractive, but they also have to be safe. Say if a bomb were to go off nearby, would they withstand the blast?  Researchers are using a shock tube to find out, and one of their projects is a new building complex in San Francisco.
Safety glass industry professionals from different companies around the globe took part a Real Technical Seminar about glass processing organized by Safety Glass Experts International Ltd in Dusseldorf on 22nd of October a day prior to Glasstec 2012…
Façade elements on the basis of Phase Change Material (PCM) for innovative and sustainable architectureMainz/Munich, January 16, 2013 – At BAU 2013, the SCHOTT technology group will be presenting SCHOTT GlassX crystal, a façade solution that…
A leading UK steel glazing company has supplied fire-rated systems to several Olympic, FIFA and other major stadiums.
New production plant for special TROSIFOL automotive glazing films to be ready for operation at the end of 2013 At its Troisdorf location, Kuraray Europe GmbH is investing some EUR 20 million in a new production line for TROSIFOL films and a new…
Barueri Arena - São Paulo - BrazilAesthetics and safety were the basic premises for the specification of DuPont™ SentryGlas® structural interlayer in the guard rails of Barueri Arena, considered one of the most modern sports facilities in Brazil…
Fantastic panoramic views of the southern tip of the Isle of Man from a luxurious bed and breakfast property are fully exploited using every product from UK balustrading specialist Balcony Systems’ wide range of low-maintenance clear glass…
A UK steel glazing company has brought together videos of its systems being tested against a lorry bomb, car bomb and ballistic attack and posted them on YouTube.
The frameless glass railing system that now covers all 143 balconies of the 30-story luxury condominium tower at 2727 Kirby Drive in Houston, Texas, is another outstanding demonstration of the qualities and capabilities of DuPont™ SentryGlas®.
Wrightstyle Limited is one of Europe’s most innovative suppliers of integrated steel and glass systems with an international client base.
Expansion of TROSIFOL film production in Troisdorf and extensions of capacity in FrankfurtIn the next few years, Kuraray intends to substantially increase its production capacity in various product segments worldwide.
Shock-resistance is the great benefit of safety glass. However, the cut of the glass pane can make this difficult: With conventional processes, only straight cuts are possible.
Sika at Glasstec / Solarpeq 2012, Dusseldorf, Booth Hall 11 booth D67 The façade and PV industry, and for sure the BIPV systems have one in common, all strive for performance increase, cost reduction and architectural appeal.
Visitors to the Glasstec 2012 trade exhibition (23-26 October 2012) in Duesseldorf, Germany, will have an opportunity to view the latest product innovations from DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions, such as DuPont™ SentryGlas on rolls and translucent…
Michael Collins, Building Industry Advisors Over the last several years, the focus on energy efficiency in the fenestration industry has become nearly ubiquitous.