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The new partnership between Saint-Gobain Glass and Kvadrat Shade aims to optimally coordinate glazing and shading - two essential elements of modern facades - in order to fully utilise their technical potential. Here are the details.
Semco has significantly boosted its production capabilities with a new facility in Westerstede. This expansion enables the company to meet the growing demand for insulating glass while introducing innovative, eco-friendly technologies.
Come together at Telford International Centre on 16-17 October 2024 for the Glass Conference, the premier event for the glass and glazing industry in the UK. Network with professionals, attend keynote sessions and participate in technical drop-ins focused on industry trends and regulations.
The installation of the spherical-curved facade at the MOL Campus in Budapest called for special equipment. With their flexible glass mounting solutions, Heavydrive was able to provide exactly what was needed.
Satinal has obtained the highest EcoVadis score to date, going from Silver to Platinum. EcoVadis is an international platform that assesses the environmental and social performance of companies.
The new "Aile Est" terminal at Genève Aéroport sets new standards in terms of sustainability. The building envelope is equipped with PV and highly efficient heat pumps contribute to environmental friendliness. All common areas and pathways were realised with profile systems from Forster. Identify the fire protection requirements that had to be met.
Saint-Gobain has finalized its acquisition of CSR Limited, enhancing its presence in the rapidly growing Australian construction market. The move aligns with Saint-Gobain's 'Grow & Impact' strategy and reinforces its commitment to sustainable construction. Following the acquisition, Julie Coates steps down as Managing Director, with Paul Dalton assuming the role of CEO.
The US construction industry is set for significant growth in 2024, driven by sustainability and government subsidies. Swisspacer's new NJ distribution center positions European manufacturers for success in this evolving market.
Since January 2024, TMP Fenster + Türen GmbH has been taking another important step towards improving its carbon footprint. By using a new CO2-reduced ‘Float Glass - Low-Carbon Glass (LC)’ from AGC Interpane, the window manufacturer is setting a new benchmark for sustainable construction. GW-News interviewee André Leffler, Managing Director of TMP, on this topic.
In the construction of high-rise buildings, structural ducts and facade glass often have to be installed under the ‘moving’ scaffolding structure and under building projections. This is often complex. We show which solutions are available to simplify such installations.
Jason Windows is one of Western Australia's major suppliers of windows, doors and security screens and pioneered the introduction of aluminium windows and doors in Western Australia. To this day, the company sets high standards when it comes to product design and the right service mentality.
In October 2023, our guest author Markus Brunner embarked on a trip through the US. What had been planned as a private holiday, nevertheless brought out the window nerd in him. Read exclusively on GW-News and from his own perspective what Markus discovered.
Recently, two all-glass boxes have been rising 305 metres above the fourth tallest skyscraper in New York. Josef Gartner from the Permasteelisa Group was responsible for the construction.
Manufacturer masson is now introducing switchable ConverLight glass for its residential conservatories. This has now been sealed by the partnership with GGW and ChromoGenics. The first conservatory to be realised with switchable glass is now located in an exclusive villa suburb of Hamburg. The glass was manufactured by the Hero Group.
The restoration of historic windows is taking on a new dimension thanks to modern technologies and the use of insulating glass with the Super Spacer spacer system. Projects in Northern Ireland and Austria show how the challenges of heritage conservation, energy efficiency and the use of a warm edge can be successfully combined.
The former office building and assembly halls of General Motors Suisse are listed buildings. In the course of the energetic refurbishment, the historic glazing of the north and south facades on the 1st floor was replaced by the delicate profile system forster unico xs.
Swiss whisky lovers Rinaldo Willy and Pascal Mittner have chosen a very special place for their production: the mountain station of the Corvatsch cable car. Today, the highest distillery in the world is located there. Insulating glass with warm-edge spacers from Swisspacer also allow the best views into the distillery from the outside.
euroTech’s new attachment module for telescopic loaders and loader cranes eT-Litocran700 combines the features of a telescopic loader with the fine control of a vacuum lifter. Here are the details on how it works.
For existing buildings, upgrading existing windows with vacuum insulating glass is an efficient and, above all, clean alternative to replacing the windows. In addition, it is also a financially attractive option, because BAFA subsidies can be applied for when new vacuum glass is installed. Here are the details.
With Carbon Control, Schüco offers a modular range with which the decarbonisation of windows, doors and facades can be controlled on a project-specific basis. One specific value is becoming increasingly important: the Global Warming Potential (GWP).
At BAU 2023, AGC Pyrobel focused on very slim fire-resistant glass structures with high light transmission and optimised thermal insulation. This is now possible thanks to the combination of Pyrobel with Fineo vacuum glass. Another topic was fire-resistant glass in XXL formats (Pyrobel-T) as well as delicate glass partitions without disturbing mullions.
Everyone wants safety, but no one should see it. This is a high requirement, especially when it comes to high-security glass and fire-resistant glass. Sebastian Dengg explains how this can nevertheless be achieved.
The TGT Robby 2000, which can lift loads of up to 2000 kg, is a brand new addition to our product range. Equipped with a crane hook, it has a working height of approx. 7.5 metres and a horizontal reach of over 5 metres. With a flyjib it reaches a working height of over 8.4 metres. The TGT Robby 2000 is a pick and carry unit that does not require supports during installation.
Francis Cholley has been Managing Director of Swisspacer since March 2022. After one with the company, he gives a positive assessment of the company's performance - and looks forward to the future with confidence. Sustainable products remain a key topic for the future.
Folienwerk Wolfen appoints GlassParts as exclusive distributor in the UK and Ireland for evguard, a laminating film, and evguard MPE, a multi-layer polyester insert for heavy impact and printed laminated safety glass applications.
