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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%.
Saint-Gobain reported a return to growth across all Regions in the first half of 2026, with robust second-quarter momentum, an EBITDA margin of 15.4%, and continued progress on its "Lead & Grow" strategy.
Completion of the new $30 million testing center marks the latest major investment in the region, another milestone in the transformation of the Innovation Hub North America campus.
Saint-Gobain is strengthening its AI leadership by partnering with Microsoft to accelerate sustainable construction, boost productivity, and support the next generation of low-carbon data centers.
In Düsseldorf international decision-makers will encounter innovations, knowledge and concrete solutions for the glass sector
An innovative photovoltaic façade project has been developed in the Netherlands, integrating high-performance glass with 5BB monocrystalline technology.
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.
EnduroShield was applied to 2,200 m² of glass at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Health Sciences Building, supporting low-maintenance performance and bird-friendly design goals.
A new roadmap explores how Germany's glass industry can achieve CO₂ neutrality by 2045, outlining the technologies and strategies needed to drive decarbonisation.
The VOLTA pilot furnace marks a decisive milestone in the demonstration of hybrid melting for flat glass, following one full year of continuous operation.
At glasstec 2026 held in Düsseldorf from 20 to 23 October 2026 solutions for current and future challenges in the glass industry will be centrestage once again. The Hot Topics read: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Digital Technologies,…
From 20 March to 12 June, the European Commission organised a public consultation on the energy efficiency framework post-2030.
Glass Futures (GF) has installed a unique AI-driven ‘digital twin’ of its glass furnace capable of testing and predicting new and the best ways to make glass and other materials.
Saint-Gobain Glass expands its COOL-LITE® family with the launch of COOL-LITE® SKN 155 and SKN 155 II, highly selective solar control coatings engineered for today’s high performance façades.
This industry is among the most energy-intensive sectors there are. Melting tanks operate round the clock, fossil fuels dominate production. Decarbonising this industry is a challenge.
Tecglass has announced that its JETVER ceramic ink 1C009 has been officially tested and recognized by Saint-Gobain Glass for ceramic printing on COOL-LITE® coatings used in façade applications.
For many installers, waste removal has traditionally been viewed as little more than a necessary operational task, arrange a skip, clear the site, move onto the next job.
At glasstec 2026 circularity is one of the key three Hot Topics. Exhibitors will show how glass products are developed to be more suitable for recycling, how insulation glass units are separated automatically and how new sources of cullet can be…
British Glass has expressed concern over the UK Government’s latest industrial decarbonisation support announcement, warning that the glass sector risks being left behind during the transition to Net Zero.
Glass industry professionals are being urged to secure their place now for the milestone 20th Furnace Solutions Conference taking place in St Helens, UK, on 3–4 June 2026.
HORN continues to advance sustainable glass production with its innovative E-Fusion Power Boosting System, designed to increase melting efficiency, improve glass quality and support manufacturers in reducing CO₂ emissions.
A prestigious Civic Reception and Dinner at St Helens Town Hall on 3 June will be a centrepiece of the Furnace Solutions 2026 Conference, providing a fitting setting for delegates to commemorate the milestone 20th anniversary event.
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