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Fineo

Vacuum insulating glass soon in larger formats

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As Fineo has just announced at BAU 2025, its vacuum glass will soon be available in formats of up to 3 x 1.5 metres. At the same time, the manufacturer is increasing its production capacity in order to meet the significant increase in demand. Here are the details.

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The latest from BAU 2025

sedak presents a world first: glass that withstands armour-piercing ammunition

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sedak wants to set a new benchmark for high-security glass: With sedak ballistic glass HMG (Heavy Machine Gun), the glass finisher is presenting a world first: a bullet-proof glass that has been tested against attacks with armour-piercing ammunition (.50 BMG API).

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Expert review of 2024

Interview with Val Voznyi: Trends of the key trade fairs GlassBuild and glasstec

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Val Voznyi is an expert in glass and fabrication technologies. In this exclusive interview with GW-News he looks back at his personal takeaways from last year’s two major trade fairs: GlassBuild in the US and glasstec in Germany.

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Acquisitions

AGC Glass Europe acquires SGT from Germany

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Effective as of 1 January 2025, AGC Interpane (a 100% affiliate of AGC Glass Europe) expands its activities through the acquisition of one of Europe´s largest manufacturers of safety glass, Sicherheitsglastechnik Oelsnitz GmbH (SGT), as well as the Verwaltungsgesellschaft Schuler & Weiß OHG and its subsidiary SG Transport GmbH in Germany.

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G24 Awards

Saint-Gobain Glass honoured for “Sustainability Initiative of the Year”

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Saint-Gobain Glass has been named the winner of the “Sustainability initiative of the Year” category at the prestigious G24 awards. The G24 Awards, which take place annually in London, recognise outstanding achievements in the glass industry.

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Pilkington

What state-of-the-art fire protection should look like

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The Mizral building at the entrance to Düsseldorf's Media Harbour, designed by Eller + Eller Architekten, sets standards in terms of functionality and safety. State-of-the-art fire protection technologies with glass are used here, making the building a model of safety.

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Glas Trösch

Premiere of thin Triple insulating glass for sustainable construction

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The Glas Trösch Group from Switzerland is launching an innovative, thin Triple insulating glass in cooperation with the US materials expert Corning. The glass significantly reduces the carbon footprint and improves energy efficiency. The innovation, which is set to set new standards for sustainable construction, will be presented for the first time at BAU 2025. Here are the details.

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BAU 2025

Flachglas MarkenKreis presents new switchable glass

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With Infraselect Dynamic, the Germany-based Flachglas MarkenKreis completes its product range of adaptive glass. This will be presented to a wide audience at BAU 2025. What is behind the new product range and a new partnership?

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Satinal

3-million-euro investment in production of LSG interlayers in Italy

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Satinal announced the introduction of the third production line at its headquarters in Erba, Italy, to meet growing demand. This was driven by an increasing global demand for Strato Glass Interlayers and Strato Solar PV encapsulants, from the architectural premium market to the solar photovoltaic segment. Here are the details.

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Vetrotech

Contraflam One: A special new fire-resistant glass

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The Contraflam 90-1 fire-resistant glass from Vetrotech Saint-Gobain sets new standards in fire-resistant glass technology. With an innovative single-chamber foaming technology, the glass combines exceptional light transmission, low weight and sustainability.

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British Blind & Shutter Show

Strong presence by Weinor at the BBSA in Coventry

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At the British Blind & Shutter Show, the UK trade fair for sun shading solutions in Coventry, from 27 to 29 October 2024, the UK team from German manufacturer Weinor presented a selection of its high-quality sun and weather protection solutions to an interested trade audience. The 63 m² stand attracted a lot of attention from existing and new customers.

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Şişecam

Celebrating 89 years on the market

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Şişecam celebrates its 89th anniversary. Founded in Turkey in 1935 with 400 employees, the company has developed into a global corporation over the decades. With its innovative strength and advanced technologies, Şişecam is now one of the leading players in its market segments (glass and chemicals).

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AGC

Fineo is now the only vacuum insulation glass with CE marking

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Fineo by AGC is the first and only European manufacturer to receive the world's first voluntary CE marking for its vacuum insulation glass, making it much easier for planners, architects and building owners to use.

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Colourful solar glass

The right level of performance from these colours for PV facades

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When it comes to facades, aesthetics, function and sustainability must harmonise perfectly. At the same time, the appearance has to be right. Thanks to the ColorQuant technology from Ceramic Colors Wolbring, coloured solar modules can now be produced for facades that offer a high degree of design freedom and high performance. GW-News went to find out first-hand what this technology and the almost unlimited colour palette are all about.

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AGC Glass Europe

Low-carbon glass for window manufacturer Dovista

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The Danish window manufacturer Dovista has decided in favour of using ‘low-carbon glass’ from AGC Glass Europe in order to offer correspondingly more sustainable end products this year. Learn more why that matters here:

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Şişecam

On the road into a more sustainable future

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Şişecam presented its ‘Plant of the Future’ platform at glasstec 2024. This was launched with a focus on digitalisation and sustainability. By bringing together almost 90 years of expertise from Şişecam with the skills of suppliers and technology providers, this initiative aims to promote collaboration and innovation in the industry. Here are the details.

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Laminated safety glass

AGC Glass Europe and Eastman become partners

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Eastman's PVB film ‘Saflex LiteCarbon Clear’ will in future be used as a safety film in AGC's sustainable ‘Low-Carbon Stratobel’ laminated safety glass. AGC Glass Europe has now announced this partnership with Eastman.

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NSG / Pilkington Germany

Float Glass: Production Stop in Gladbeck/Germany

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The NSG Group has announced that it will cease production on one of its two float glass lines in Gladbeck from January 2025. Here is what’s behind this decision.

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Glass canopy

Glass canopy completes Kensington Olympia redevelopment

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The Olympia glass canopy in Kensington has been completed. Eckersley O’Callaghan engineered the steel and glass canopy that sits atop the public realm space within the Olympia redevelopment.

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Import sanctions

Glass for Europe in favour of banning glass from Belarus

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Glass for Europe has welcomed the decision of the European Council to include flat glass products as part of the extension of the scope of sanctions on Belarus to fight circumvention.

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LBV Bavaria

A retrofitting solution for bird protection glass

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The Swiss company Seen AG, in collaboration with the Bavarian Association for the Protection of Birds (LBV) and other nature and bird protection organisations, has developed an innovative product for retrofitting glass windows and facades to prevent bird collisions.

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A revolution in glass recycling?

AGC Glass Europe and Rosi join forces for innovative recycling

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AGC Glass Europe and Rosi have announced a strategic partnership to promote a circular economy in the glass industry. This collaboration combines AGC's glass production expertise with Rosi's innovative recycling approach from the photovoltaic industry to establish sustainable and low-carbon production methods. Here are the details.

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glasstec 2024

Trade fair director Lars Wismer shares outlook of what to expect at glasstec

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Planning for glasstec 2024 is well underway, with Director Lars Wismer sharing insights into the event’s key highlights, networking opportunities, emerging trends and innovations.

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Fineo

Vacuum insulating glass to be available in larger formats

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In the run-up to glasstec, vacuum glass manufacturer Fineo, a subsidiary of AGC, is announcing that new, larger formats of vacuum insulating glass will be available from 2025. Here you can find out which sizes will then be possible.

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Green hydrogen

NSG Group announces green hydrogen initiative for low carbon glass production

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The NSG Group has announced that its subsidiary, Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, plans to integrate green hydrogen into its operations at the Greengate Works site in St Helens by 2027.