It effectively prevents damage during earthquakes, typhoons or strong winds, protecting children and other evacuees from injuries caused by glass fragments.
Laminated glass has been introduced in disaster-prevention reports issued by the Cabinet Office of Japan as an effective means to prevent damage from tornados and strong gusts of wind. Once installed at schools and other designated evacuation centers, the glass provides greater safety and security even in the event of a natural disaster.
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AGC has been promoting the “Glass Power Campaign” since October 2005, donating disaster-resistant glass with the aim of promoting safety measures at designated evacuation centers across Japan. Koshigaya City is the 35th donee under the campaign.
AGC will continue to work hard to promote disaster-resistant glass that provides safety and security and support local disaster-prevention activities.
Media Contact
Junichi Kobayashi, General Manager, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
AGC Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
(Contact: Aoi Takahashi; Tel: +81-3-3218-5603; E-mail: info-pr@agc.com)
Glass Power Campaign Office: http://www.glasspower.jp/
(Tel: +81-3-3218-7762 E-mail: glasspower@agc.com)
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Disaster-resistant glass
- Does not shatter easily when struck by an object;
- Prevents severe injuries caused by broken glass; and
- Keeps out rain and wind even if glass is cracked, as the crack does not easily grow into a big hole.