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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.
Trosifol® SkyViera® transforms automotive roof glass into an illuminated design and lighting surface, creating immersive passenger experiences and new opportunities for brand differentiation.
Regency Glass has successfully integrated a Sparklike Laser Portable into their quality control process.
FunGlass is exploring innovative ways to recover hard-to-recycle glass waste, combining advanced processing technologies with glass science to support a more sustainable and circular glass industry.
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.
On 8 September 2026, Glass for Europe took part in a roundtable on energy organised by the European Commission’s DG ENER.
Bulletproof glass and fire-resistant glass represent one of the most demanding challenges in high‑performance flat glass fabrication.
The transition from the GP19 to the new GP26 production statistics classification system introduces several changes affecting flat glass products.
ToughGlaze, a leading supplier of commercial glass in the UK for over 30 years, was the first company in the world to purchase the Sparklike Handheld NOVA™. In this customer story, they share their experience with the device.
A review of EU import bans on flat glass products from Russia and Belarus
Together with HEGLA, MATPOL has created a highly automated, efficient and future-ready production facility.
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.
Glass can be recycled indefinitely, and using glass cullet in production reduces the need for virgin raw materials, energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
VacuMax™ Vacuum Insulating Glass (VIG) by Vitro Architectural Glass uses two tempered lites of glass, a hermetic edge seal, a getter for long-term performance and nearly invisible micro-pillars to deliver exceptional thermal insulation in a slim,…
The Intelligent Raw Glass Storage System is an intelligent storage management solution designed specifically for glass processing factories.
Optimize gas fill verification with the right measurement mode.
A new Glass for Europe series examines how national regulations integrate the solar factor in buildings.
On 17 July, the European Commission adopted its proposal for the ETS reform. Glass for Europe is currently conducted a detailed assessment of the legislative proposal. The text below is the press release which was sent following the adoption.
In the first episode of Making Quality Visible, Tim Bushaw, Group CEO, explains how LiteSentry, Softsolution, Strainoptics, and Avalon Vision Solutions are combining their strengths to shape the future of quality inspection in the glass and plastics…
Smarter school buildings are key to a more sustainable future. Here's how Glass for Europe is supporting the conversation.
From October 20 to 23, 2026, LiSEC will showcase its latest innovations and technologies for the flat glass industry at glasstec 2026 under the motto “65 Years of Experience – Shaping the Future.”
A smart retrofit can be just as transformative as a new investment—discover how AGC Interpane and Glaston modernized a tempering line to boost efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability for the future.
The VOLTA pilot furnace marks a decisive milestone in the demonstration of hybrid melting for flat glass, following one full year of continuous operation.