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CiSol, the solar research center at the Architectural College of Valles at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, has been awarded the “Environmental Prize 2006” in the area of “Research, Development and Innovation for Sustained Building…
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Emirates Float Glass has revealed that a group of investors from across the GCC will contribute to the total equity of EFG, with the overall share ratio comprising 30% for GCC investors and 70% for UAE investors.
Emirates Glass, a Dubai Investments subsidiary and leading suppliers of premium architectural high performance glass products, has secured a prestigious order to supply 10,000 square meters of its EmicoolSun NN35 Green glass for the Emirates…
Vitro S.A. de C.V. one of the world's largest producers and distributors of glass products, today announced 1Q'06 unaudited results.
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Danway LLC - a subsidiary of Emirates Holding - and UK's Fusion Glass Designs Ltd have joined hands to set a set up a joint venture under the UAE Offsets Program.The two companies will hold 51% and 30% stakes respectively in the new company…
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Emirates Glass, a Dubai Investment subsidiary and the region's leading supplier of premium architectural flat glass products, has won a major order to supply the facade glazing at the new Zayed University Campus.
Emirates Glass, a Dubai Investments subsidiary and the region’s leading supplier of premium architectural flat glass products, has announced the latest addition – Charmline – to its range.
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Saint-Gobain Vitrage, Saint-Gobain’s Flat Glass Sector and Shell have signed a memorandum of understanding to produce next-generation solar panels.
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