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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.
Annica Hagen has been appointed Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) and member of the Group Executive Committee, effective September 1, 2026.
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.
The transition from the GP19 to the new GP26 production statistics classification system introduces several changes affecting flat glass products.
ECCC's Jamie Hulan outlined upcoming ENERGY STAR Canada changes and market transformation strategy at the FGIA Fall Conference.
An environmental psychologist reported on the latest lighting research and the impact of lighting on human health during the Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Fall Conference in Calgary, AB.
Two years after CircuClarity One, the initiators take stock: what has really changed in the glass sector and what does it take for good ideas to make a real impact?
Organic solar modules score points for their flexibility, transparency, and a particularly good environmental footprint.
A review of EU import bans on flat glass products from Russia and Belarus
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.
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
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.
A new roadmap explores how Germany's glass industry can achieve CO₂ neutrality by 2045, outlining the technologies and strategies needed to drive decarbonisation.
NGA calls on representatives from glass fabricators and manufacturers to participate in the PCR guidance development process
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.