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New proposals making it easier to recycle the 6.6 million domestic windows that are replaced every year into products such as filtration media and new windows, were announced today by Environment Agency and WRAP (Waste & Resources Action…
Saint-Gobain Gypsum (Construction Products Sector of Saint-Gobain) announces the acquisition of all the stockholder’s equity of the Vietnamese company Vinh Tuong Joint Venture, created at the beginning of 2007 and owned by Vinh Tuong Corporation,…
With growing concerns about the condition of our environment, going green has taken on a whole new meaning in recent years.
Window innovator Sage Electrochromics offers a shining example of the energy savings - and physical benefits - that technology from "clean-tech" companies has to offer.
The European Commission said it has cleared Owens Corning Inc's proposed acquisition of  Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA's glass fibre reinforcements and composite fabrics unit, Vetrotex, subject to conditions.
With growth rates that have exceeded Western Europe for years, the window market in Eastern Europe is poised to surpass the West’s in size by 2008, predicts Interconnection Consulting.
The Saint-Gobain Group delivered consolidated sales of EUR32,630 million for the first nine months of 2007, compared to EUR30,925 million for the same year-ago period, representing a rise of 5.5% on a reported basis and of 6.7% at constant exchange…
Effective latest 1st January 2008, or as contract terms allow, Kömmerling Chemische Fabrik GmbH will increase prices for adhesives and sealants in Europe and Asia between five and ten percent.
Agreement on Intentions and Agreement on cooperation regarding realization of the investment project have been signed between Administration of the Yaroslavl Region, Administration of Rostov Municipal region and JSC “MD-RUS” – part of the VELUX…
A scheme enabling residents to recycle flat glass is being trialled for four months by the Waste Partnership for Buckinghamshire (WPB).
Forbes reported that European construction-materials companies had a fragile day on the stock market Friday, cracking under pressure from negative analyst sentiment surrounding France's Saint-Gobain.
Aluplast and Plastmo Profiles Limited have agreed a strategic alliance, creating a significant player in the UK window and door systems industry.
ITASCA, IL. Oct. 2, 2007.— In keeping with a long tradition of innovation, Allmetal, Inc., introduces its new Do-It-Yourself Window Screen Kit in the European market.
Saint-Gobain Isover (Construction Products sector of Saint-Gobain) announces the acquisition of FiberGlass Colombia and its Venezuelan subsidiary, Fivenglass, in conjunction with El Volcan – Isover licensee in Chile and partner of the Gypsum…
French glass-maker Saint Gobain's plans to shift its business operations towards building materials and away from bottles got an endorsement from industrial investor Wendel, which is taking a 6.0% stake in the company.
Visitors to the National Business Aviation Association convention here have the opportunity to see a demonstration of the first commercial electrochromic window shades for aircraft passenger cabin windows developed by PPG Industries’ aerospace…
Internal linings specialist, British Gypsum, has launched a new ceiling lining board that combines high levels of thermal insulation with 30 minutes fire resistance.
News services reported concerns expressed by the European Federation of Wine and Spirit Importers and Distributors in which Federation members claimed to be “confronted with” a shortage of glass bottles.
The Saint-Gobain Glasfaserwerk in Herzogerath will celebrate its 50th anniversary together with its employees on 8th September with an Open Day.
Refreshing and cleansing, recuperating and relaxing: the modern bathroom can satisfy a wide range of needs. Whether the focus is on functionality, design or the wellness aspect, is primarily a question of taste these days.
The Department of Health’s creation of a £100 million Energy Fund to help NHS organisations improve their energy efficiency in the light of the Climate Change Programme is welcome news, especially since the savings will be ploughed back into patient…
Saint-Gobain has announced the acquisition from HeidelbergCement of Maxit group, manufacturer of industrial mortars. Maxit has 5,130 employees and in 2006 reported sales of €1,237 million.
FMA/AAMA 100-07, a standard addressing window installation, has been released jointly by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Fenestration Manufacturers Association (FMA).
Since the end of 2003, the innovative high performance insulating material ULTIMATE which combines the advantages of glass wool and rock wool has been produced at the Lübz location.
Increasing requirements of energy saving and climate protection for buildings have led to a clear improvement in the insulation in buildings - also with respect to glass.