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The supporting programme of Fensterbau Frontale 2026 will allow trade fair visitors to delve deep into the topics that are driving the industry – from sustainable building concepts and digital solutions to new business models. Here is what you need to know.

For over 40 years, Aliplast has been synonymous with innovative aluminium systems and well-designed solutions for facades, doors and conservatories. In this interview, Managing Director Xavier Van Sebroeck explains how the company is developing, what role sustainability plays and why the company's headquarters in Lokeren, Belgium are the key to its success.

The next generation of Insio vacuum glass from Saint-Gobain is the world's first tempered vacuum insulating glass to receive CE marking. Here are the details.

NovaSklo, part of the investment company EFI Group, today signed an Engagement Letter Agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to support the establishment of Ukraine’s first modern float glass production facility, helping address the country’s rapidly growing demand for glass products to support its reconstruction.

After more than 20 years of successful service, Klaus Wuchner, Managing Director of Sales & Marketing, will retire on 31 January 2026. Under his leadership, markilux has developed into one of the best-known brands in the industry. Since 1 November 2025, Ivo Scherkamp has been strengthening the management team at Schmitz-Werke as a partner and will lead the company together with Managing Director Torsten Honemann in future.

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.

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.

Mazzaroppi Engineering develops glass tempering systems that are designed to reduce energy consumption and power peaks. With its new M Efficiency 5.0 software, the company controls the power requirements of the furnaces and supports uniform heating of the glass panes. Find out how it works here.

Glass for Europe recently released a position paper calling on authorities to maintain continuity on how environmental characteristics under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) of 2024 are to be declared in the future. The scope of this initiative also covers other construction materials beyond the glass industry.

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.