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Scope of the report - The Report entitled "Global Solar Glass Market: Trends & Opportunities (2014-2019) "provide an insight into the market dynamics and various trends and challenges associated with the solar glass market.
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Europe’s leading low-E glass has now been made better than ever with the launch of the next evolution of the acclaimed PLANITHERM TOTAL+ from Saint-Gobain Glass.
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Linetec offers “Antimicrobial Protection for Public Building Applications,” a new white paper. Co-authored by Linetec, The Sherwin-Williams Company and Microban International, Ltd., the paper is available free for download at Linetec.com   The new…
AGC Glass Company North America announces a strategic marketing alliance with Onyx Solar to promote photovoltaic glass.
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We have been granted the certificate issued by American organisation IGCC/IGMA, which confirms high quality and durability of our glass.
Six people from Carl F Groupco braved the elements outside their Peterborough distribution centre to take part in a team ice bucket challenge.
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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) announces new staff appointments, which include Jason Seals as certification manager and Rich Rinka as technical/industry affairs manager.    * Jason Seals, Certification Manager * Seals…
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Wausau Window and Wall Systems expanded architectural sales representative, Bob Thiede’s sales region to include southern California, Nevada and Hawaii, as well as Wyoming, Montana and portions of Idaho, South Dakota and North Dakota.
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