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On 8 September 2026, Glass for Europe took part in a roundtable on energy organised by the European Commission’s DG ENER.
This year, the glass community will gather at Glasstec, 20-23 October, Dusseldorf, Germany.
The transition from the GP19 to the new GP26 production statistics classification system introduces several changes affecting flat glass products.
Recently, TK, an Italian manufacturing company specializing in ovens for glass lamination, tempering, chemical tempering, and HST, has reported a successful expansion, driven primarily by its growing reputation across the industry.
Satinal obtained EPD Declaration for both STRATO® Glass Interlayers and STRATO® Solar PV Encapsulants as great sustainble films in the industry.
Satinal has announced its participation at GlassBuild America 2026, the international cornerstone for the American glass industry. A fantastic opportunity to connect with visitors, share their latest innovations.
A review of EU import bans on flat glass products from Russia and Belarus
Over 20 years of partnership built on quality and reliability
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.
An advanced autoclave-free lamination for PVB, SGP, and EVA interlayers, delivering flawless optical quality with superior operational efficiency.
A new Glass for Europe series examines how national regulations integrate the solar factor in buildings.
Glasstech Mexico 2026 has successfully come to a close, marking another milestone for Satinal as the company continues to reinforce its commitment to the Latin American market.
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.
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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.
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Interlayers, ovens, and technical support from a single, integrated team.
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.
The VOLTA pilot furnace marks a decisive milestone in the demonstration of hybrid melting for flat glass, following one full year of continuous operation.