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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.

Two landmark NorthGlass projects have taken top honors at the 2026 Glass Magazine Awards, showcasing the possibilities of advanced glass in contemporary architecture.

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

Foster + Partners, BIG, MVRDV and other renowned offices at the architecture forum

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

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EnduroShield has been specified for The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, helping protect multiple hundreds of shower enclosures across three buildings in a coastal Florida environment.

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.

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

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.

PCT Global Pty Ltd, parent company of EnduroShield, is pleased to announce the installation of an EnduroShield X-Line machine at UGT Glass Fabrication in DeLand, Florida.

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.

From September 23 to 25, 2026, Fenzi Group will be at GlassBuild America, the most important annual gathering for commercial and residential glass, window and door professionals, taking place in Las Vegas.

HORN Glass Industries AG has signed a contract with Al Rida Investment for the construction of a new float glass plant in Najaf, Iraq. The plant will have a production capacity of 800 tonnes per day.

HORN Glass Industries has successfully completed the modernization and automation of the tin bath at Guardian Glass Corsicana, enhancing production efficiency with advanced technology and automation.

NovaSklo Trade, a project of the Ukrainian investment and industrial holding EFI Group, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with NSG Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of architectural glass.

High-performance glazing enhances transparency, energy efficiency, and bird-friendly design at Washington State University’s new engineering hub.

The VOLTA pilot furnace marks a decisive milestone in the demonstration of hybrid melting for flat glass, following one full year of continuous operation.

CONSTRUTEC, VETECO, SMART DOORS and PISCIMAD, the trade fairs taking place from 10 to 13 November 2026 at IFEMA MADRID, have now launched ticket sales for trade visitor registration.

NorthGlass showcased its latest high-performance architectural glass and façade engineering innovations at the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2026 in San Diego.

Şişecam has commissioned its new coated glass line in Tarsus to meet the growing demand.

Düzce Cam and HORN Glass Industries have marked a major milestone with the stone-laying ceremony for a new 800 tpd float glass plant in Bilecik, Türkiye.

Şişecam, a global leader in glass manufacturing, has successfully commissioned its greenfield TR9 float glass line in Tarsus, Türkiye.