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A team of researchers at the University of Toledo was trying to make stronger, lighter armor for Army vehicles when the Army came calling with a special plea: Can you drop that research program and instead concentrate on making glass that can…
China's demand for flat glass has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production and demand will continue to grow.
A R710-million project by the PG Group to build a second float-glass line is advancing, with over half of the budget already committed and civil works well under way, the company says in a statement.
Diamon-Fusion International, Inc. (DFI), global developer and exclusive supplier of the Diamon-Fusion® patented nanotechnology, is proud to announce that ALCOA has been the recipient of The Best of ’05 by the USGlass Magazine “2005 Product of the…
On March 27, 2006, H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL) announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Henkel KGaA under which H.B.
H.B. Fuller Co. stated that it reached asset purchase deal with Henkel KgaA, wherein the former company would buy the insulating glass sealant business of the latter company.
In the automotive industry, expectations in terms of design, comfort and safety are steadily increasing. Of course, this also extends to the requirements for car glazing.
On February 11, 2006, the ground-breaking ceremony for the "Nevada Solar One" solar power plant took place in Boulder City, Nevada.
French automotive industry manufacturer Heuliez is showing a unique concept vehicle on its stand at the Geneva International Motor.
Windshield Experts has expanded its operations in Mumbai by opening five retail service outlets at Prabhadevi, Chembur, Thane, Andheri and Goregaon.
International trade fair for window and facade fensterbau/frontale 2006, which takes place together with Holz-Handwerk in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from 22-25 March 2006, has two premières to offer this year.The first one is expert discussion…
EMAP Maclaren, organiser of Glassex, has announced advanced sales for the 2006 event are well ahead of the previous event year-on-year.
Researchers at the University of Iowa have found Pella(R) Designer Series(R) windows featuring blinds protected between panes of glass can significantly reduce indoor airborne allergens.
On Febraury 12, 2006, Saudi Guardian International Float Glass Co., Ltd. (GulfGuard), along with its joint venture partners, Guardian Industries Corp., National Company for Glass Industries Ltd. (“Zoujaj”) and Al Zamil Group, held a groundbreaking…
Solutia Automotive, a producer of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer products for laminated glass used by the automotive industry, is supplying Ford's concept vehicle, the Super Chief, and its new 2007 Lincoln Navigator with laminated glass.
High Performance(TM) Low-E4(TM) glass features exterior coating that, when activated by sunlight, helps reduce dirt build-up and water spots.
Diamon-Fusion International, Inc. (DFI Nanotechnology), global developer and exclusive licensor of the Diamon-Fusion® patented hydrophobic nanotechnology, is the recipient of multiple marketing annual awards as announced by the prestigious US Glass…
Viet Nam’s glass-makers are now in an ideal position to step up exports of construction-grade glass, according to Viet Nam Glass Association.
Baltic Glass Company, the subsidiary of Russian Soda Company from St.-Petersburg and American PPG Industries, Inc. agreed on concerted efforts in the implementation of the sheet glass project in St.-Petersburg.
The GlassExpo-Lasi 2006 Fair, to be held for the first time in February, and the simultaneous Nordic Stone Fair will offer professionals a significant information package.
GlassTech Asia, the 5th International Glass Products, Glass Manufacturing, Processing & Materials Exhibition and Conference, gave Thailand’s and the region’s glass makers convenient access to relevant glass making technology and equipment from…
Saint-Gobain Vetrotex has created a Specialty Reinforcements Group (SRG) for the North American market, as a part of a strategy to move closer to the market.
More than 40 production and concept vehicles on display at the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) tout laminated glass in side and rear windows, as well as roof applications, as reported by the Enhanced Protective Glass Automotive…
With the help of a new, globally unique “Novolay” technology, extremely precise, homogenous microscopic glass structures and compact hermetic glass layers can be designed on top of silicon, glass, ceramic or organic substrates.
Bold use of color dominated the entries in this year’s seventh annual 2005 Solutia International Design Awards, which honor excellence in designing with laminated glass.