Latest news

China Glass 24 Apr | Glaston shares insights from China Glass 2026, featuring a CEO-level discussion on collaboration, innovation, and the future of automotive glass.

Testing 24 Apr | FGIA introduces a new technical report providing clear guidance on deflection measurement and gauge placement for folding door structural testing.

Events 24 Apr | FOREL UK & Ireland has signed a two-year agreement to become a Premium PiGs Sponsor for 2026 and 2027, further strengthening its close relationship with PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society.

Sealing Machines 24 Apr | Sealing often becomes the bottleneck in IG production, especially when manual work, complex shapes or operator variability slow things down.

Awards 24 Apr | Roberto Cabrera, Vice President of Engineering and Technology at Vitro Architectural Glass, has been named as the Phoenix Award's Glass Person of the Year, becoming the 54th recipient of this prestigious honor.

Events 23 Apr | The Finishing Trades Institute of Ontario has announced its second annual Glazier Expo, taking place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at its Toronto training centre located at 130 Toro Road.

Photovoltaic Technology 23 Apr | Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have succeeded in creating colored films with transparent cutouts, thereby producing realistic-looking designs on photovoltaic modules.

Acquisitions 23 Apr | Forterro announces the acquisition of Klaes, strengthening its presence in the European windows, doors, and façades software market.

Markets 22 Apr | Architecture firm billings held steady in March, indicating market stability despite global economic concerns.

Events 22 Apr | The 50th jubilee edition of the International Construction Fair SEEBBE has officially opened at the Belgrade Fair, bringing together more than 500 exhibitors from over 30 countries.

Financial Reports 22 Apr | Glaston Corporation will publish its January–March 2026 Interim Report on Wednesday April 29, 2026 at around 8.30 a.m. Finnish time.

Fensterbau/Frontale 22 Apr | With the Innovation Award 2026, FENSTERBAU FRONTALE has established a new, quality-focused award scheme for the first time.

Events 22 Apr | These awards recognise exceptional projects in the lightweight façade, window, and sun protection sectors, while also honouring the best undergraduate or postgraduate dissertations concerning the building envelope.

Careers 21 Apr | After more than four decades at the heart of the UK glass industry, Dave Dalton formally retired on Friday 17 April 2026, bringing to a close to a career commitment to championing glass as a material of the future.

Energy Saving 21 Apr | Glaston is introducing a new Quenching Blower Maintenance Service designed to prevent unplanned downtime, reduce energy costs and extend blower lifetime.

Measuring Tools 21 Apr | Over two decades, Sparklike has evolved its non-destructive gas measurement technology to meet the needs of modern insulating glass production.

Insulating Glass Machinery 21 Apr | Schollglas strengthens its production capabilities with a new high-tech jumbo insulating glass line developed in partnership with Forel.

Awards 21 Apr | Kuraray is proud to have contributed its products to four outstanding projects honoured at the awards.

Events 21 Apr | FIT Show expands its international reach with the appointment of a new German representative to boost overseas exhibitor participation for its 2027 edition.

Glass associations 21 Apr | Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance updates its guidelines to help the industry better identify and assess visual obstructions in insulating glass unit cavity spaces.