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XsunX, Inc., developer of Power Glass(tm) -- an innovative solar technology that allows windows to produce electricity from the power of the sun, announced today that its recent development of transparent solar cells on thin-film plastics has moved…
Luoyang Glass, China's largest publicly traded flat glass maker, which issued a profit warning last month, plans to set up two joint ventures with its parent to produce ultra-thin glass and process raw materials with a total investment of 550…
The benefits of 'Green Principles' for achieving good indoor comfort levels with the help of high performance solar control glass in Construction Sector in the UAE and Region will be the highlight of Emirates Glass presentation at the…
Zhejiang Glass' (0739.HK) FY05 EPS may rise 38.4% to 49 HK cents with opening of an upstream soda ash plant in June, says South Ocean Management's fund manager Brook McConnell; "it's got a great shot at making gigantic earnings…
Saint-Gobain's Flat Glass Sector (Saint-Gobain Vitrage) has decided to expand into the booming glass market for flat TV panels, through the production of glass for PDP (Plasma Display Panel).
The small automotive glazing firms struggling to survive as they are crowded out of the insurance repair market must be wondering what the competition laws are for.
In accordance with agreements finalized on April 6, 2005, Saint-Gobain has increased its share of voting rights in Hankuk Glass Industries (HGI) from 46% to 80.47%, and thus gained control of HGI.
Research and Market has announced the addition of Chinese Markets for Flat Glass 2005 to their offering.China's demand for flat glass has grown at a fast pace in the past decade.
XsunX, Inc., developer of Power Glass(tm) -- an innovative solar technology that allows glass windows to produce electricity from the power of the sun, announced today that Dr.
The directors of Ardagh Glass may face a minority protection action from some shareholders over its takeover by Caona. The shareholders have instructed a firm of solicitors, Donal Reilly & Collins, to see if the action can be taken, according to…
South African glass packaging firm Consol lifted interim earnings 4.7 percent on Wednesday, saying it planned to boost market share and post a solid performance in the second half.Headline earnings per share rose to 58.2 cents from 55.6 cents in the…
South African glass packaging firm Consol made a positive debut on the JSE Securities Exchange on Monday after its unbundling from food and packaging group AVI, traders said.
Shares in South Wharf lost nearly 12pc yesterday following the news of a failed High Court bid. The High Court yesterday ruled against it in its bid to change the use of its Ringsend property.
London's leading architects recently gathered at the Royal Opera House for the launch of PowerGlaz, a laminated glass that incorporates BP Solar photovoltaic cells.
Six glass manufacturing and distribution companies have formed the Flat Glass Logistics Council, which will host its first formal meeting on May 1, 2003 at the Double Tree Club Hotel in Des Plaines, Ill.
In a bid to avoid possible anti-dumping charges by the U.S. and other countries, a major Chinese autoglass maker has set up a factory in Hong Kong, bucking the decades-long drift of manufacturers from the territory to the mainland.
The collaboration between Curvet Spa from Pesaro, an unrivalled market leader in its sector which for the last 25 years has specialised in manufacturing safety glass and curved glass, and Bekaert ECD Solar Systems LLC , the only manufacturer of…
Tamglass has launched a new technology concept of convection heating for Low-E tempering in order to provide higher production capacity and better optical quality for the glass processors in North America.
Guardian Industries Corp., a leading manufacturer of high performance coated glass for the commercial construction industry, announced the availability of three new coatings in its Sun-Guard(R) Series: Sun-Guard Pewter-30, Sun-Guard Platinum-23, and…
In spite of the weakness of the world economy and negative influences from industry the Schott Group anticipates sales of 2 billion euros in the current fiscal year (to Sept. 30, 2002).
Grupo Vitro, Mexico's largest glass manufacturer, has assured that the volatility in gas prices for industrial use will not affect its operations.
Glasstech, Inc., the Perrysburg Township firm that has claimed to be the world's leading maker of equipment for tempering and bending glass for the automotive industry, filed for bankruptcy for the second time in 10 years.
Tamglass new technology concept ProConvection, which was launched at Vitrum, has attracted wide interest. The company has already received several orders for the new flat tempering furnace, designed especially for tempering coated glass.
Beta Glass Plc has laid claims to control of 65 per cent share of the glass market in Nigeria.According to the Chairman of the company, Sir.