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Float glass production is underway at Guardian Industries’ newest facility in Ryazan, Russia. The Ryazan plant will produce 750 tons per day, and target its production toward residential and commercial construction.
Once again setting the pace in energy ratings, Lister Trade Frames have just unveiled their improved Elitis energy rated windows, having included fully reinforced foiled and solid coloured frames to the range.
While the BFRC Window Energy Ratings scheme is now starting to gain some real momentum, Lister Trade Frames of Stoke on Trent have been at the forefront of the initiative since its conception.
Emirates Float Glass (EFG), a subsidiary of Glass LLC, wholly owned by Dubai Investments PJSC, has signed an AED 575 million contract with Italian engineering firm Ianua S.p.A for the construction and supervision of its second float glass…
“A Fire & Impact Safety Case Study” DVD documents how a San Francisco school safeguards students from unsafe wired glass and dangerous radiant heat.
Kolkata, India, July 2008—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, will help HNG Float Glass Ltd set up a state-of-the-art plant in Halol in the Indian state of Gujarat.
KIRKLAND, Wash. – Expanding its educational outreach to design professionals, Technical Glass Products (TGP) now offers convenient, on-demand Web access to its popular AIA-registered course “Burning Issues: Understanding Today’s Fire-Rated Glass and…
Since the beginning of the year, Glasid AG in Gelsenkirchen has been producing insulating glass within its range of products.
Fire rated glass manufacturer CGI International Ltd (CGI), is investing in excess of £200,000 in Research and Development (R&D) to meet modern building design challenges and satisfy architect demands.
Guardian Industries Corp. and Sapa Fabricated Products have entered into a strategic partnership to expand the availability of Guardian ShowerGuard® throughout North America.
Pilkington has gained approval from the largest fire testing facility in the UK, the Building Research Establishment (BRE), for its fire-resistant glazing in a new rooflight from NuLite Ltd.
Expands Distribution into China's Rapidly Growing Commercial Building Market Southwall Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:SWTX), the worldwide innovator and manufacturer of high performance, energy-saving films and glass products, announced on  May 29,…
*Significance of new location increases considerably *Capacity expected to more than quadruple with three new production lines by the end of 2008 *Investment volume planned at € 50 million Alzenau/Valašské Meziříčí, 14 May 2008 – In response to the…
Global Tightness in Supply and Growth in Demand Drive Expansion Projects Throughout the Saflex Business Saflex(r), a unit of Solutia Inc. (NYSE:SOA), will break ground on May 19, 2008 for an expansion of its PVB resin manufacturing operations at its…
One of the country’s leading technology colleges has reopened following a £28.5 million project that utilised specialist glazing systems to create a stunning new approach to the school environment.
Indalex Ltd. has completed installation of new technology to manufacture a thermal break system that uses warm edge polyamide insulating glass spacers and thermal insulating struts to provide a structural thermal break for aluminum windows, doors,…
Tatui, Brazil – April 25, 2008 -- Guardian Industries held a groundbreaking ceremony here today to officially launch the construction of a new $130 million (US) float glass manufacturing facility in Tatui, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Only Product to Win Readers Choice Awards in Two Categories PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2008--Energy-efficient Heat Mirror(R) insulating glass from Southwall Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:SWTX), providing insulating values ranging from…
Since march 2008 SCHOTT has been approved to affix the ‚product passport’ CE-marking also on its multifunctional fire resistant glazing type „Iso-Pyranova“.
New Company Formed to Accelerate Production in Response to Increasing Demand for High Performance Insulating Glass PALO ALTO, Calif.--Southwall Technologies Inc., (OTCBB:SWTX), a worldwide innovator of energy-saving films and glass products,…
The China (Shanghai) International Industry Exhibition for New Fireproofing Technology and Material 2008 (An Exhibition, Communication Trade and Cooperation of the Fire Protection Industry) Time: From Sep. 17th to Sep. 19th, 2008 Exhibition Hall:…
C.R. Laurence Inc., Los Angeles, announced on March 25 that it acquired Sommer & Maca Industries, Cicero, Ill., effective March 20, according to a company release.
Edgetech I.G., a single-source solution provider for the insulating glass (IG) industry, is happy to promote Brian Kress as its new commercial technical specialist.
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