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EuroWindoor has submitted detailed feedback on the revised draft Annexes of the EU standardisation request for windows and doors. The industry organisation calls for streamlined processes, clear guidance and practical standards to support innovation and competitiveness in the European market.
The recognition of CE marking for construction products in the UK has recently been extended. This is an important decision for the industry, which is facing many challenges in the area of conformity assessment.
Poland-based Press Glass develop and issue the European Technical Assessment (ETA), i.e., a documented assessment of the performance of its curved glass in accordance with the relevant European Assessment Document (EAD).
The EU Parliament recently voted for stricter energy efficiency requirements for buildings. Buildings that only achieve lower efficiency classes are to be compulsorily renovated. Some tabloid media are already talking about "renovation madness". EuroWindoor President Verena Oberrauch counters this in an interview and also says: renovation starts with the building envelope, not with building technology.
On 21 March 2023, the European Solar Shading Organisation (ES-SO) will organise the first worldwide solar protection day, the "Global Shading Day". On this day, the public and policy-makers worldwide will be informed about the benefits of sun shading systems for people, the environment and nature.
In this interview with Bertrand Cazes, Secretary General of Glass for Europe, we asked him what the future holds for the glass industry when it comes to the energy crisis. Here are his answers:
The United Nations designated 2022 as the International Year of Glass, the first time a man-made material was chosen for worldwide attention.
The Glass Alliance Europe welcomes the recognition by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that ‘targeted support is needed’ for glass makers across Europe, voiced as part of her State of the European Union speech delivered this morning.
