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The goal of the new Magura Bosch Parts & Services (MBPS) building in Nürtingen was to combine administration, service, and logistics under one roof. The two-story building complex sets high standards for sustainability across approximately 9,000 square meters. In addition to a flat roof used to generate solar power, skylights from Velux Commercial also make an important contribution.

Saint-Gobain Glass and LuxWall are entering into a strategic partnership to launch Insio, the next generation of vacuum glazing, in Europe. The integration of LuxWall's transparent insulation technology makes glass a highly efficient solution for energy-efficient building envelopes.

Şişecam has officially commissioned its new energy glass production line in Tarsus in southern Turkey. This investment of 200 million euros is intended to meet the rising demand for glass in the solar energy industry.

Vitrum 2025 (September 16–19) attracted many visitors to Milan/Rho, who gathered information about the latest machines, systems, and supplier products, as well as glass innovations, from over 200 exhibitors. The focus of the trade fair was on automation, energy efficiency, and sustainability. GW News editor Matthias Rehberger was also there to get a first-hand look at the most important trends for readers. Here is an overview of the highlights.

An elegant city villa in northern Hamburg, Germany impressively demonstrates how modern sun shading not only protects against sun, wind, and rain, but also makes an architectural statement. The owners wanted a comprehensive shading concept that combined functionality, comfort, and design. Four different awning systems from markilux were used, stylishly complementing the facade, balcony, terrace, and garden.

40 Leadenhall Street is one of the largest building projects ever completed in the historic City of London: 85,000 square metres of floor space for10,000 building users. For the glass facade, structural silicone-bonded double glazing, AGC Interpane Architectural Glass supplied more than 30,000 square metres of ‘Stopray Vision 60’ solar control insulating glass. 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.

Uplifter GmbH, a specialist in modern lifting and vacuum technology, announces a new strategic partnership with Dutch manufacturer Aerolift Industrials B.V. Here is the background to the new alliance.

Founded in 1979, Riou Glass has become a European leader in glass processing. Its latest chapter: Riou Ocean Glass in Mauritius, equipped with Glaston technology to serve construction and security markets from Réunion to Eastern Africa and the Middle East.

Flachglas in Germany has just completed a second laminating line upgrade at its Wernberg facility with Glaston's ProL featuring patented Convection Control. This follows on last year's upgrade of a glass lamination line with ProL, which delivered significant improvements in energy consumption, product quality and ease of use.

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.