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The Independent Glass Association (IGA) is launching its own online certification program this year. The program, which is comprised of ten basic and four advanced modules, includes study aids, information and a final section test.
At the meeting of the Insulating Glass Certification Council (IGCC), held August 21-23, 2007 in Minneapolis, the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association (IGMA) and IGCC Certification Programs made significant progress in streamlining and…
Forbes reporthed that speciality chemicals group Sika AG said it is to acquire German company Proxan Dichtstoffe GmbH for an undislcosed price.
Optimism prevails amongst the international glass sector in Düsseldorf Visitors enthused about innovations in the fields of solar thermal systems, photovoltaics and multi-functional glass The glass industry is upbeat and looks to the future with…
Certification achieved to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001Kommerling UK is celebrating after its production processes were awarded full certification to the internationally recognised ISO standards.
Kommerling UK, the leading manufacturer of adhesives and sealants will have a presence at this year’s Glasstech Exhibition, as part of its German parent company’s show stand, Stand 17 D26 in Hall 17.
Russia announced that it would return to Germany six 14th-century stained glass windows taken from a church by the Red Army during World War II, AFP reported.
Yinhong Machinery Factory of Shunde district, Foshan city, which was given the name from Yinjing Glass Machinery Factory Lunjiao Shunde district, has managed to manufacture machines to meet the more high quality requirement all over the world, as…
Grenzebach Corporation, the US subsidiary of Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH of Hamlar, Germany, a global manufacturer of production equipment for the flat glass and construction material industries, has announced the introduction of its high speed…
Joseph E. Jendrisak, an engineer who devised techniques at a Rossford glass factory for manufacturing curved glass for airplanes and automobiles, died of liver cancer on Thursday in the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg Township.
Britain's Rexam Plc, the world's biggest maker of drinks cans, said on Monday it had reached an agreement with Interbrew
The Pilkington Group website www.pilkington.com has a new look and functionality. Built with advanced content management software, the site features instant updating and makes it easier for users to find information on Pilkington products and…
On reaching the age of 68 the director and managing partner Mr. Hans Ebersp„cher is retiring. He has been at the head of the com-pany since 1965.
Modern architecture, with its increasing dependence on glass, is stimulating the development of newer and safer glazing that is designed to meet tighter requirements of impending European CEN standards for bullet and blast-resistant screens.
A major glassworks in Central Asia in the town of Chuy-Tokmak (in the northern Kyrgyz Chuy Region) will be launched soon.
Dr. Leopold von Heimendahl, Chairman of the Board of Management of Schott Glas, Mainz, has been elected to serve for a further two years as President of the Bundesverband der Glasindustrie, known as BV Glas for short or Federal Glass Industry…
Interglas Technologies AG, the German glass and carbon fibre manufacturer, is feeling the effects of the slump in the construction industry.