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Close-up of layered glass panels with a blurry person in the background working at a table. - © Fenzi
Spacers

Fenzi: Butylver TPS receives CEKAL certification

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Butylver TPS, the Fenzi Group's thermoplastic spacer bar for insulating glass, has officially received CEKAL certification. This emphasises the Fenzi Group's commitment to supplying products that meet the highest standards of quality, durability and energy efficiency.

Balcony view of a beach and ocean, with clear glass railings and reflections in building windows under a blue sky. - © Swisspacer
Warm edge spacers

Swisspacer: Belgium sea views stretching to the horizon

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A new architectural landmark now graces the beach promenade of the popular Belgian seaside resort of Knokke-Heist: The Heldentoren with its two sister buildings offers its residents panoramic views to the sea. Insulating glass featuring the Swisspacer Ultimate warm edge spacer ensures living comfort behind the glass facades.

Red maple leaf next to a profile of a man in a gray jacket against a white background. - © GlazingAI/DALL-E
Val Voznyi of GlazingAI

3 answers: How can European glass and facade players handle the US tariff wars?

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The situation concerning tariffs in the US is currently unpredictable. Against this background, the question arises as to whether it would make sense for European suppliers for the glass industry to establish additional branches elsewhere in North America, e.g. in Canada, a highly developed and mature market. And with tariffs also impacting Canada, it may be in the country’s interest to open up to the wider world. Our expert Val Voznyi lives in Canada and has answers.

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Glass recycling

Saint-Gobain and Schüco enter into partnership

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The reuse of glass is becoming increasingly important for the construction industry. In order to promote glass recycling, Schüco and Saint-Gobain Glass Germany are now entering into a partnership to jointly utilise used glass from existing buildings for the material cycle and bundle material flows.

Cityscape view with modern glass buildings, featuring a distinctive yellow crane on a rooftop, under a blue sky. - © Dirk Lindner
London

AGC: Glazing so close to heaven

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The London skyscraper 8 Bishopsgate combines a striking tiered design with high-tech sustainability features – from active facades with intelligent glass to energy reuse systems. Its use of AGC Interpane glazing and cradle-to-cradle materials helps it earn top environmental certifications.

View through a window with an ornate golden handle, overlooking trees and a few houses in the distance. - © Fineo
Vacuum insulating glass for Art nouveau villa

Art nouveau windows energetically revitalised with Fineo vacuum glass

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A Belgian family wanted to renovate their Art Nouveau villa from the early 20th century in an energy-efficient and stylish way. One of the focal points was to replace the monoglasses of the 30 or so antique wooden mullion windows with 86 new Fineo vacuum-insulating glass units. Here are the details.

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TEmotion NG project study

Wicona revolutionises facades development with water in insulating glass

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The Wicona project study TEmotion NG with ‘Water-filled Glass’ is designed to ensure outstanding energy efficiency and an optimised carbon footprint. Together with Water-Filled Glass Ltd, Wicona has developed TEmotion NG, a revolutionary facade solution that was recently presented as a study.

Close-up of a vertical glass pane edge with a blurred background, showcasing its thickness and color. - © Fineo
Fineo

The first and only vacuum insulating glass with general type approval for Germany

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The German Institute for Building Technology (DIBt) recently granted general type approval (aBG) for Fineo vacuum insulating glass (VIG). Here are the 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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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.

Man with long beard in an industrial facility, standing near machinery with "LiSEC" logo. - © Lisec
Finstral and Lisec

Partnership for sustainable and reliable window production

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Finstral is a family business from South Tyrol with over 50 years of history which can be said to be a pioneer in window construction. With around 1,650 employees and 14 sites –including ten in Italy and four in Germany – Finstral covers the entire value chain of window construction. The company has been using Lisec products since 1980 and has continuously expanded its Lisec machinery.

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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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Glass recycling

Simple separation of insulating glass with Syn2tec by Lisec

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With Syn2tec, Lisec now offers an interesting solution for the efficient recycling of end-of-life (EOL) insulating glass panes. With the separation technology, high-quality glass panes can be recovered for reuse, and IG units can also be separated for recycling. Find out how here.

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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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Sustainability

Swisspacer to commission new recycling plant for thermoplastics

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Swisspacer is planning to commission a new recycling plant in 2025 that will make it possible to fully recycle thermoplastic materials. According to the spacer manufacturer, the product quality will remain unaffected, even with a higher proportion of recycled materials.

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New Zealand

AGP takes advantage of the Glaston Autopilot on its tempering lines

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In 2020, Architectural Glass Products of New Zealand selected two FC Series tempering lines for its greenfield plant in Cambridge, NZ, to increase production of insulating glass units for the country’s market for thermally efficient windows, doors and facades. What has happened since then?

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Hegla boraident

How a laser solution helps to protect birds

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Using a laser printing process, Hegla boraident from Halle in Germany offers a solution for making window and facade glass visible to birds. At glasstec 2024, the company presented the BIRDfriend Mobile, a device that can be used to retrofit existing glass surfaces with protection against bird strike.

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Interview with Miika Äppelqvist of Glaston

‘I am confident that things will soon be moving forward again’

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Miika Äppelqvist (38) has been Senior Vice President of Glaston's Architecture division since the end of 2023 and is one of the two Managing Directors of the German branch. GW-News asked him how he assesses the market and what Glaston presented at glasstec 2024. Miika Äppelqvist has been with Glaston since 2013, where he has held a number of management positions.

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Super Spacer

Flexible warm edge spacer systems in Copenhagen and Luxembourg

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Danish architect Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) believes there is no single answer to what sustainable buildings of the future will look like. Two examples are the new concrete BIG headquarters in the port of Copenhagen and the timber Skypark Business Centre at Luxembourg Airport. What seems contradictory, actually shares a high standards of sustainability, resource conservation and energy efficiency, and both feature insulating glazing with Super Spacer spacers. Here are both projects in detail.

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Hegla at glasstec 2024

Sorting and shipping insulating glass even more effectively

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At glasstec 2024, Hegla presented a new sorting system for the first time, which enables the continuous provision of insulating glass units in the shipping sequence. The sorting solution also includes combined drying and sorting compartments for finished insulating glass units. Find out how the system works here.

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Productivity

Swisspacer to focus on automation and leadership

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Swisspacer is advancing automation to help insulating glass manufacturers optimise production processes. CEO Matthias Bach, with the company for a year now, highlights energy efficiency as the primary driver in the insulating glass market, especially in Europe and North America.

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glasstec 2024

Dow presents expanded technology portfolio for insulating glass

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As part of their exhibits at glasstec 2024 in Düsseldorf, Dow presented an expanded range of organic technologies designed to meet the performance, productivity and quality demands of the facade and window sectors.

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Ultra-thin glass

Glaston and Corning Incorporated join forces

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Glaston, the inventor of the Thermo Plastic Spacer (TPS), has developed a new processing method that allows the use of thin glass in insulating glass units. The process is also suitable for triple insulating glass.

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Forel: Strong family, strong machines

Sustainable growth and innovation in vertical glass processing

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Machine manufacturer Forel SpA is a globally respected pioneer in the development of vertical systems for the production of insulating glass and LSG, as well as for glass processing. GW News editor Malte Forstat spoke to Sales Manager Carlo Zuccarello about the company's goals during a visit to the Forel production site in Roncade (near Treviso). Below, we take a look at the production halls together.