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The entire headquarters of the insurance company Helvetia in Basel, Switzerland is being reorganised. At the heart is a new office tower, which is an identical copy of an existing building from the 1950s. Special facade profiles based on existing Schüco models were used for the facades of both tower blocks, as well as for the connecting auditorium. Here are the details.

With GEWE Enthermal, Schollglas now offers vacuum insulating glass that achieves a thermal insulation performance of 0.3 W/m²K with a total thickness of 8 mm. According to Schollglas, this provides insulation comparable to a 10 cm thick brick wall – with significantly less material thickness.

The campaign Renovate Europe – which Glass for Europe contributes to – recently organised Renovate Europe Day (REDay) in Copenhagen in the presence of the European Commissioner for Energy & Housing, Dan Jørgensen.

Exhibitors wishing to take part in glasstec 2026 have until 30 November 2025 to secure the early-bird rate. From 20 to 23 October 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for the glass industry will once again bring together international companies, decision-makers and key players in Düsseldorf.

ConverLight from ChromoGenics opens up a new dimension of design freedom. The electrochromic glass combines energy efficiency with maximum flexibility in shape and design – from curved lines to unusual geometric structures. Find out how it works here.

With its new extension in Ratingen, mobility service provider DKV Mobility has not only created a modern working environment for up to 500 employees, but has also made a statement for sustainable office architecture. The facade features large-format glass elements made from Cool-Lite SKN 165 solar control glass from Saint-Gobain Glass.

Vehicle manufacturer Renault Trucks has now expanded its E-Tech T series with the E-Tech T 585 and E-Tech T 780 trucks. With a single charge, the E-Tech T 780 can now travel up to 600 km. Here are the details.

With the establishment of Hegla Iberica, Hegla is reaffirming its commitment to the Spanish and Portuguese glass industry. The branch is based in Nigrán (Province of Pontevedra) in Spain and will strengthen the local service offering. “Hegla Iberica stands for maximum customer advice, reliable services and strong partnerships on the Iberian Peninsula,” emphasizes Hegla Managing Director Bernhard Hötger.

Over almost eighty years, Australia-based Cooling Brothers, has gone from a modest workshop that produced glass signs to a giant within the sector, thanks to targeted investments and a future-oriented vision. Read more about what part Forel has to play in this.

The former Made software solutions from the Lisec Group will now be marketed under the brand Litros and established as an independent product division called Litros Software. This move consolidates Lisec’s software expertise under a new brand umbrella.

The Swiss manufacturer will be presenting a new version of its premium spacer from Swisspacer, Swisspacer Ultimate, in September 2025: Swisspacer Ultimate | Nyxé. The product features a completely black design and is made from 33% recycled materials. Here are the details.

Satinal, the Italian manufacturer of the Strato interlayers for laminated safety glass, announced the upcoming opening of a new facility in Southern Italy. Here are more details.