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New light-gray hue delivers a warm, neutral aesthetic for low-e and uncoated glass - PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has introduced OPTIGRAY® glass, an ultra-neutral, warm-light-gray glass designed to maximize light transmittance and clarity, and to work…
Mir Stekla 2014 was successfully held in Expocentre Fairgrounds, Moscow, Russia from June 4 to 6. The international sales team of LandGlass took part in the exhibition.
A WRAL News investigation into windows that reflect sunlight like a big magnifying glass has the state considering a change to the building code.   State building code requires Low-E windows for their energy-saving benefits.  They have a coating…
Thousands of potential new customers will be at Glass Expo Africa 2014 to see the latest trends, technologies and products in the glass and aluminium window industries.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has published AAMA 1607, “Voluntary Installation Guidelines for Unit Skylights." This document provides a guideline for installing pre-assembled unit skylights onto a roof.
The new version of design standard of energy efficiency in public buildings has began to seek public opinion in Beijing from May 20th, 2014, under which glass curtain wall installed in public buildings is strictly regulated to achieve energy…
Fastener selection and anchoring methods described -- The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recently updated a Technical Information Report (TIR) providing metal curtain wall designers with the necessary data to select…
Knauf Insulation and Guardian Industries Corp. are pleased to announce that a definitive acquisition agreement has been signed for Knauf Insulation to acquire Guardian Insulation.
In coastal areas, architects are challenged to incorporate ample glass to meet a building’s aesthetic and daylight needs while still accommodating stringent codes that protect occupants from fire and structures from hurricane-force winds.
Fenzi North America announced it appointed Bob Lalonde, based in Montreal, Quebec, and Joe Ruggiero, based in Philadelphia, to regional sales manager and technical sales and service, respectively, for its insulating glass components business in…
Architectural Record to Honor Winners at AIA Convention - Guardian Industries has won an Architectural Record “Excellence in Advertising” Award for its integrated online banner campaign promoting Guardian SunGuard Neutral 78/65.
Proprietary Coating System Expands SunGuard Product Portfolio - Guardian now offers SunGuard Spandrel HT, a new glass product designed for building façade spandrel applications that benefits both architects and fabricators.
In April this year, the Chinese Glass Association celebrated its 50th anniversary with a two-day event that was focused on furthering the technology and development of insulating glass machines.   500 guests were invited to the gala event in…
The creative scope offered by TEX GLASS® has been recognised in the prestigious 'iF gold awards 2014', with textile designer Nya Nordiska and GLASSOLUTIONS winning an award in the product design category at a recent ceremony in Germany.
There are many options available to determine the acoustic performance of glass; however, none of them achieve the same level of detail and commercial support, as the Acoustic Calculator in Guardian Glass UK’s business support programme – Guardian…
It doesn’t matter what you call it, at Vitrum it’s just another piece of glass.    Saint Gobain Certified FabricatorThrough our continued commitment to offer architects and glaziers products that meet all of their design requirements Vitrum is now…
Birmingham-based Glass Express Midlands Limited has purchased additional equipment to increase its capacity to gas fill insulated glass (IG) sealed units to meet the growing demand for more thermally efficient double and triple glazing.
American Institute of Steel Construction recognizes buildings for structural quality - Five projects that include Guardian glass are among the 12 winners of the 2014 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel award (…
Synseal Extrusions, the leading UK-owned systems supplier, has joined the GGF and at a recent GGF Window and Door Group meeting, Head of Marketing Mark Schlotel was presented with their framed Membership certificate by Brian Baker, GGF President and…
After being honored five years in a row as an award finalist, Wausau Window and Wall Systems has been selected as one of only 13 winners in the state of the prestigious, 20th annual Wisconsin Corporate Safety Award.
Today's architectural trends, which use an increasing amount of glass, are leading to a diversified demand in laminated glass.   While safety and security remain important, aesthetics, design, and view control are also demanded as functions of…
China Specialty Glass AG ("CSG"), holding company of one of the largest producers of security glass in China, will publish its annual report for the financial year 2013 as well as its Q1 report later than expected.
Wrightstyle is a specialist steel and aluminium glazing company and supplies its fire-rated systems internationally.
Pilkington Spacia™ has been recognised by Japan’s Green Watchdog ECCJ as a superior energy- efficient product, awarding it with the Energy Conservation Prize.   The ECCJ (Energy Conservation Center, Japan) promotes energy conservation both in the…