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Collaboration

AGC and Nokia cooperate for glass telecom antennas

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AGC Glass Europe and Nokia have partnered for the middle East region to transform the way telecom service providers expand network coverage. Through this partnership, Nokia will integrate AGC’s WAVE by AGC glass antenna technology, delivering a seamless connectivity solution designed for modern urban environments.

Modern building with "cityflats" sign, surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky. - © Hueck System GmbH
DGNB Study on CO₂ emissions in the construction sector

Renovation beats new construction: Modernization is the  climate-friendly choice

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Renovation is key to reducing CO₂ emissions in the construction sector – this is the conclusion of a new study by DGNB. The analysis shows that new buildings generate significantly higher emissions over their lifecycle. Here are the key findings to the study, along with the free download link.

Person in a blue suit and striped shirt smiling and sitting in an office setting. - © Glaston
Breaking news

Toni Laaksonen resigns as CEO of Glaston

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Glaston is looking for a new CEO, since Toni Laaksonen has very recently announced his intention to resign his position. Glaston is already hard at work finding a replacement.

Two men shaking hands in front of a glass entrance with "heroal SOLARLUX" signage above. - © Solarlux
heroal and Solarlux

Cooperation of two German giants finalised at BAU 2024

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Two German major players in the building envelope sector are joining forces: heroal and Solarlux are launching a strategic partnership that offers building owners and specialised companies real added value. The starting signal was given at BAU in Munich - with exciting prospects.

Alt-Text: „Zerkleinerte Glasstücke auf einem Förderband in einer Fabrik für Glasverarbeitung, zur Weiterverarbeitung in Fenstersystemen und Fassadenbau. - © Maltha Glass Recycling
Glass recycling

Maltha and Saint-Gobain with breakthrough in solar panel recycling

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Maltha Glass Recycling, a European company in glass recycling and a subsidiary of Renewi, recently announced the success of a groundbreaking pilot project in collaboration with Saint-Gobain. See here for more details.

Two workers on a lift cleaning large glass windows of a modern building. - © Seen AG
Bird-friendly facades

Seen AG: Bird protection glass for the Futurium in Berlin

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Glass facades are an integral part of modern architecture, but often pose a danger to birds as they do not recognise reflective or transparent glass surfaces as an obstacle. To minimise this risk, the glass facade of the Futurium in Berlin was fitted with bird protection glass. Find out here which product was used.

Abstract close-up of layered glass panels with green and blue lighting effects against a dark background. - © Glaston
Thin insulating glass

Glaston redefines efficiency and stability for thin glass IGU

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Glaston introduces a new technology for producing ultra-thin triple insulating glass with a centre pane as thin as 0.5 mm. This patented process enhances energy efficiency, reduces weight, and simplifies renovation projects, setting a new benchmark in the glass industry.

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Cooperation

Electrochromic glass by Glaston and Miru

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Glaston and Miru, a leading developer of smart window technologies, are now partnering to accelerate the development and production capabilities of the next generation of dynamic electrochromic glass (‘eWindows’).

Spacious conference room with a long table, leather chairs, and large windows overlooking greenery. - © SageGlass
Smart glass

SageGlass RealTone: As clear as electrochromic glass can get

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SageGlass launches RealTone, the most neutral electrochromic glass solution available. Developed recently, RealTone eliminates the "blue hue" commonly associated with electrochromic glass, delivering a neutral aesthetic while still performing as expected. Here are the details.

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Sanco Group

Isotherm presents glass spacers for seamless transparency

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Isotherm - part of the Sanco Group - presented a special product innovation at BAU 2025: Insulating glass with transparent spacers. These glass spacers allow the glass edges to be discreetly receded. This was particularly appreciated by architects at the trade fair. Here are the details.

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Personnel

Kristina Lengyel becomes Chief Customer Officer at Cyncly

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Software provider Cyncly has appointed Kristina Lengyel as Chief Customer Officer. In this position, she will lead Cyncly's entire customer organisation, which includes the areas of Customer Experience, Customer Success and Professional Services.

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Josef Gartner GmbH

A new director for facade specialist Gartner

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As of January 1, 2025, Dr. Andreas Bachmann has taken on the position of Director Operations at Josef Gartner GmbH, strengthening the façade construction company’s leadership team alongside CEO Jürgen Wax. Together with the operational departments and project management, he will ensure the successful execution of complex projects worldwide.

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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).

Profile view of a man with a backpack standing by a body of water, with blurred buildings in the background. - © GlazingAI
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.