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In recent years Georgian style windows have become increasingly popular with both planners and homeowners alike.
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The NSG Group has informed employee representatives in its European Architectural Glass business of its intention to mothball one of the two float lines currently in operation in the UK as set out below.   1.
Europe’s energy intensive industries are probably divided on the merits of power savings targets for 2030, but if the right mix of unambiguous and universal targets and measures can be agreed – and explained – opposition could fade away, argues…
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The Aluminum Material Council (AMC) of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released a new white paper on aluminum’s sustainability, strength and efficiency entitled, "Aluminum: The Total Solution for Sustainable,…
Highly insulating fenestration technologies could reduce energy by 18 percent    Karma Sawyer, technology manager and physical scientist in the Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office’s (BTO) Emerging Technologies Program, delivered a…
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Implementation date extended to January 2015; Window and skylight criteria adjusted     Doug Anderson, manager of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® program, provided insight into the rationale the EPA used in developing…
90-degree thermal strip in a single step, wider material for greater thermal efficiency, and pour-and-debridge with lancing for improved adhesion     Wausau, Wis. -- Contributing to commercial and residential properties’ energy efficiency goals,…
http://via-expo.com/en/pages/liftbalkans; March 2014, Sofia, Bulgaria; 5-7Organizer: Via Expo    ‘LiftBalkans’ is the only specialized show in Bulgaria devoted to elevators, escalators, components and accessories, monitoring and safety systems, etc.
Having recently set up a growing UK manufacturing facility, the largest specialist insulated glass component manufacturer and distributor in the UK is a finalist for the Component Supplier of the Year Award in the up and coming G13 Awards.
In recent years Georgian style windows have become increasingly popular with both planners and homeowners alike.
Premier glass door company is recognized by Glass Magazine for producing the most innovative bath enclosure. Wilson Glass is proud to announce that they have been awarded by Glass Magazine with the Most Innovative Bath Enclosure Project Award.
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Technoform Bautec North America, Inc., contributes to the updated appearance and enhanced performance of historic Houghton Academy in Buffalo, N.Y.