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Innovation and 50 Years of Excellence in Glass
On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, Forel presents a new corporate video dedicated to the history, values and vision that continue to guide the company in the flat glass processing and insulating glass production sector.
The new slot rack is at the centre of the current cooperation, which is the heart of the automation strategy at Arbonia and setting new standards in efficiency and flexibility.
Impressive success story in modern insulating glass production
If two companies don’t just consider the details to be a minor matter but as a place in which quality is formed, technology becomes a competitive advantage – and from productivity comes reliability.
Ensuring the right argon fill rate is essential for high-performance insulating glass — and Passive Windoor is taking quality control to the next level with direct gas concentration verification.
At glasstec 2026 circularity is one of the key three Hot Topics. Exhibitors will show how glass products are developed to be more suitable for recycling, how insulation glass units are separated automatically and how new sources of cullet can be leveraged for production.
Glass industry professionals are being urged to secure their place now for the milestone 20th Furnace Solutions Conference taking place in St Helens, UK, on 3–4 June 2026.
HORN continues to advance sustainable glass production with its innovative E-Fusion Power Boosting System, designed to increase melting efficiency, improve glass quality and support manufacturers in reducing CO₂ emissions.
The initiative offered customers a firsthand look at Fenzi’s production processes, innovation, and expertise in solutions for the glass processing industry.
In this episode, Glaston CEO Miika Äppelqvist sits down with Mr. Li Chang, Founder of Fuxuan Doors & Windows, to discuss the development of ultra-thin triple insulating glass technology in China.
As part of its CEO Talks series at China Glass 2026, Glaston features a conversation between CEO Miika Äppelqvist and Wang Congwei, General Manager of Hubei BLSTAR Glass.
Insights from a 2022 Independent Study on Gas Content Stability in Inflatable IGUs
FOREL UK & Ireland has signed a two-year agreement to become a Premium PiGs Sponsor for 2026 and 2027, further strengthening its close relationship with PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society.
Sealing often becomes the bottleneck in IG production, especially when manual work, complex shapes or operator variability slow things down.
At China Glass 2026, Forel showcased advanced automation solutions designed to boost efficiency and streamline modern glass production.
Articles
Ultra-thin center glass is redefining what’s possible for insulating glass units—delivering lighter, thinner, and more energy-efficient glazing solutions for modern buildings.
A new study explores how smarter structural design and adhesive optimization in glass-metal façades can significantly cut embodied carbon while maintaining performance and integrity.
Understanding how glazing systems behave under blast conditions is essential for designing safer, more resilient façades.
In this seventh episode, we’re exploring how dynamic mixing enhances sealing quality and speed.
In this sixth episode, the focus is on how to assemble and gas-fill IG units synchronously.
In this fifth episode, the focus is on how the new TPS® PRO Applicator achieves up to 15% higher yield.
How do you move glass plates without a single scratch?
By Errol Bull, P.E., CSI, an Application Development Leader at Momentive Performance Materials Inc. Member: IIBEC, ASTM C24, ISO TC59/SC8
Discover how TPS® boosts IGU longevity and energy performance in this Glastory blog and download the presentation.
In this paper, the behaviour of various Insulating Glass Units (IGUs) is examined under the influence of quasi-static uniform wind pressure and weather actions.
In this latest Glastory blog, Uwe Risle explains why thin triple IG units are gaining popularity and what the key differences are between thin triple IGUs and other insulating glass types.
Structural sealant glazing systems are increasingly used in transparent glass constructions, but designing bonded joints still relies on outdated safety concepts, despite recent research proving the reliability of hyperelastic silicone bonds.
