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The renowned window manufacturer Internorm uses Lisec Systems to increase its already extensive manufacturing capabilities.
Mark Hickox, Sales Director at Thermoseal Group, manufacturer of Thermobar warm edge spacer clarifies the method for exchanging warm edge spacer within current Window Energy Rating (WER) simulations and also the facts and figures that have been…
SHANGHAI, April 5, 2012 – PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) flat glass business is displaying its complete lines of environmentally progressive low-emissivity (low-e) glass, solar control glass and high-performance tinted glasses at China Glass 2012 (booth…
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New Insulating Glass System Increases Transparency of Exterior WallsOwatonna, MN – Viracon, the nation’s leading single-source architectural glass fabricator, introduces ClearPoint™ - a point-supported insulating glass system that increases the…
It was love at first sight for Val and Brian Grinter when they first saw Balcony Systems’ spectacular curved sliding patio door at Grand Designs Live.
Viking Balcony Systems makes its debut on Stand S180 at Ecobuild 2012 with a stunning range of innovative, cost-effective and low-maintenance glass balustrades, stylish Juliet balconies and distinctive curved sliding patio doors.
New product helps building owners cost-effectively retrofit aging commercial buildingsPedricktown, N.
Viridian  glass was used extensively during the remodelling of a modest single storey dwelling into a luxurious two-level home.
Researchers in Melbourne have begun a project aimed at improving energy efficiency in multi-skin façade systems as well as achieving better wind, fire, blast and impact resistance.
Providing a contemporary contrast between the old and new elements of a Grade 2 listed dwelling is this stunning curved patio door supplied by Balcony Systems.
With the eyes of the world turning to London in 2012 for the hosting of the Olympic Games next summer, London based security glazing specialist, Advanced Glass Technology (AGT) is gearing up for a significant boost in orders from businesses within…
In response to customer demand, New Irish Oak Georgian bar and bespoke cruciform fittings have been developed by Thermoseal Group in popular sizes 18x8mm and 25x8mm.
Kolbe expanded its library of 2-D models and 3-D building information modeling (BIM) tools to include Ultra Series Beveled Direct Set windows.
Balcony Systems has reported their best-ever Grand Designs exhibition with record levels of enquiries and increased orders from more visitors attending the October consumer home show at Birmingham’s NEC.
The Italian company For.El. will be showing a vertical line for the assembly of insulating glass with dimensions up to 6000x3210 mm at the 17th Vitrum Show (26- 29 October 2011 Rho - Milan).
Sunscreen Window Tinting was recently selected to install its SM Night Vision NV15 solar control films in a three storied glass lift that had minimal ventilation and unbearably hot temperatures during the day.
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Next-generation portable devices from Apple could feature curved glass, as the company has allegedly bought new equipment in preparation to release devices with curved touchscreens next year.
Complementary technologies provide dynamic solar heat reduction and superior thermal insulation to maximize energy savings for building ownersPALO ALTO, Calif., Sep 27, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today Southwall Technologies Inc.
Energy-saving measures such as solar panels and double glazing fail to reduce bills in up to a quarter of homes, an official report has found.