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EDL Glass strengthens insulating glass quality control with Sparklike Laser Integrated™, bringing continuous, automated gas concentration monitoring directly into its production line.

On 17 September, Glass for Europe, in collaboration with Glass Alliance Europe, organised a visit for a delegation from the European Commission to AGC Glass Europe’s float glass plant in Moustier, Belgium.

Larta Glass, one of the leading manufacturers of flat and coated glass and mirrors in Russia and the CIS, staged the world’s first immersive performance inside a float glass furnace at its Ramensky plant in the Moscow Region.

Regency Glass has successfully integrated a Sparklike Laser Portable into their quality control process.

Annica Hagen has been appointed Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) and member of the Group Executive Committee, effective September 1, 2026.

Sparklike is expanding its presence in North America with the establishment of Sparklike Inc., led by new President, North America, Kingston Eck.

The European Commission’s new Public Procurement Act proposal could reshape how quality, sustainability and EU-origin content are valued in public tenders, with important implications for the flat glass sector.

LiteSentry - Softsolution - Strainoptics is preparing to unveil reworked versions of two of its flagship inspection systems, Osprey®25 and LineScanner.

Vitro Architectural Glass announced that longtime team member and veteran of the glass industry, Andre Kenstowicz, has been promoted to Director, International Sales and Vitro Certified® Network.

Starting September 1, 2026, Forel North America is relocating its Canadian operations to a new, larger facility in the Greater Toronto Area, in Vaughan, Ontario.

The transition from the GP19 to the new GP26 production statistics classification system introduces several changes affecting flat glass products.

After a memorable showing in Orlando last year, Viprotron returns to GlassBuild America for its 2026 edition — this time in Las Vegas.

After 30 years at the helm, IWFA's Darrell Smith is preparing to retire, with Christina Horsley of AMR Management Services stepping in to lead the association into its next chapter.

A review of EU import bans on flat glass products from Russia and Belarus

Christian Decker succeeds Bernhard Hötger as CEO. Bernhard Hötger is set to retire on 30 September 2026.

Scope of Delivery: 16-bit glass quality inspection, AI-based defect categorization, complete data archive, and CCA2 service contract on a brand-new insulating glass line

Since gas fill in an IGU is invisible to the eye, Sparklike's Handheld NOVA™ turns verification into traceable, unit-level documentation manufacturers can rely on for compliance and quality control.

Saint-Gobain and AGC are joining forces to deploy a world-first, large-scale hybrid electric furnace at Saint-Gobain's Avilés plant in Spain, set to cut CO₂ emissions from flat glass production by around 50%.

Glass can be recycled indefinitely, and using glass cullet in production reduces the need for virgin raw materials, energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

The SANCO Group is continuing its expansion across Europe. With WOLF Fenster AG in South Tyrol, Italy, the alliance welcomes a long-established, highly innovative new partner.

Specification will include enamel application standards on all types of glass for quality assessment.

Viprotron will join the North American glass industry at GlassBuild America 2026, taking place September 23–25 in Las Vegas.

Lattuada North America has announced a new partnership with AllThings Glass, officially appointed as a partner for the promotion and resale of Lattuada products across key territories in the United States.

Optimize gas fill verification with the right measurement mode.

Bringing extensive experience in innovation, product development, and customer support, Fine will help drive EnduroShield’s continued growth while supporting customers worldwide with advanced glass coating solutions.