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Glass for Europe has stepped into the spotlight to ensure that advanced glazing technologies are fully recognised as strategic materials in Europe’s upcoming Advanced Materials Act.
Vitro Architectural Glass is pleased to announce the launch of Solarban Champane™ crisp, warm-toned low-e glass that’s a natural fit for all color palettes.
On 16 December, the European Commission has adopted its Housing Package with the first ever European Affordable Housing Plan.
Vitro Architectural Glass celebrates triple recognition at the 2025 Product Innovation Awards, with BirdSmart®, Sungate ThermL™ and VacuMax™ VIG honored for their standout performance and innovation in architectural glass.
Vitro Architectural Glass is marking a landmark year as several of its most influential Solarban® products reach major performance and innovation milestones.
When designing a façade today, a number of complex requirements must be considered: energy performance, low carbon footprint, comfort, durability, recyclability, aesthetics, cost effectiveness, etc.
Glass for Europe calls for consistency in environmental declarations under the 2024 Construction Products Regulation.
Vitro’s Solarban® 72 Acuity® and Solarban® 90 glass help create a bark-inspired façade for UC San Diego’s Pepper Canyon West student housing.
To support stakeholders during the transition to CPR 2024, Glass for Europe has launched a dedicated online resource.
On 3 November, the Renovate Europe campaign – which Glass for Europe contributes to – organised Renovate Europe Day in Copenhagen in presence of the European Commissioner for Energy & Housing, Dan Jørgensen.
Inspired by the nearby eucalyptus trees, UC San Diego’s Pepper Canyon West features Solarban® 72 Acuity® and Solarban® 90 glass by Vitro, combining performance and design in a façade that mirrors nature.
Saint-Gobain Glass has launched COOL-LITE® XTREME 51/23 and COOL-LITE® XTREME 51/23 II, the latest evolution in its solar control range.
On 28 October, Glass for Europe held its annual meeting with the National Partners Group (NPG), representing national glass and glazing associations across manufacturing, processing, and shaping.
From 19 September to 17 October, the European Commission gathered stakeholders’ feedback on the next steps of the New European Bauhaus (NEB).
On 9 October, Glass for Europe contributed to two Calls for Evidence on the future ‘Electrification Action Plan’ and ‘Heating and Cooling Strategy’.
SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS unveils its latest advancement in solar control: COOL-LITE® XTREME 51/23 and COOL-LITE® XTREME 51/23 II, the newest triple silver solar coated glass in annealed and to-be-tempered versions respectively.
The European Solar PV Industry Alliance (ESIA) held its third annual forum on 30 September, uniting industry leaders and policymakers to advance Europe’s solar manufacturing and strategic autonomy.
On 17 September, Bertrand Cazes, the Secretary General of Glass for Europe, attended Vitrum25, an event which brought together the international glass and glazing machinery community.
Vitro Architectural Glass is a proud sponsor of GlassBuild America 2025 and will be welcoming visitors at Booth 27048.
On 18 September, Glass for Europe, held a high-level meeting with European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen.
Last week, the European Parliament voted in plenary on the report for the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR). The adopted text mirrors the compromise reached earlier this year in the Parliament’s committees.
On 10 September, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, delivered her first State of the Union address of her second term.
Meet Cebrace ATMOS, the first low-carbon glass produced in South America by Cebrace.
On September 2 and 3, the Glass for Europe secretariat moved out of Brussels to the St Helens region in the UK for inspiring visits and meetings aiming at gearing up for a busy advocacy programme in the coming months.