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Over the past two weeks of September, Glass for Europe launched its new #MoreThanYouSee campaign on LinkedIn, highlighting the essential role of flat glass in Europeans’ daily lives and its contribution to many of Europe’s policy priorities.
GIMAV and MICE are joining forces to strengthen opportunities for Italian glass technology in the growing Southeast Asian market.
Amy Roberts, Canadian Codes and Advocacy Director for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance, will kick off Top Glass West by sharing the latest news and updates on Canadian building codes and glass and glazing standards.
The flat glass industry’s priority is to increase the quality and quantity of crushed flat glass (cullet) that can be recycled.
The collaboration aims to move promising technology from the lab towards real-world industrial applications.
Jim Stathopoulos of Ajay Glass named chair for 2026-27; Amadou Sar and Cody Habel join the board
TurkishGlass once again showcased the strength, innovation, and global capabilities of Türkiye’s glass industry at GlassBuild America 2026, held in Las Vegas from September 23–25, 2026.
GIMAV is strengthening its international reach with a new partnership aimed at connecting Italian glass expertise with the growing Asian market.
There is no doubt about it: North America remains a priority market and a key driver of exports for Italian glass processing technologies.
Maltha is advancing high-value solar panel glass recycling, helping turn end-of-life PV panels into valuable raw materials for a more circular glass industry.
Sophie Pennetier (Digne) spoke about glass recycling in the construction sector at CircuClarity at glasstec in 2024. In this interview she explains why post-consumer glass rarely finds its way back into the cycle and who has to rethink matters first…
British glassmakers have launched the Back British-made Glass Charter, calling for greater recognition and support for domestic glass manufacturing, investment and sustainable growth across the UK.
The Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced a new partnership with REHAU, giving businesses within the REHAU Authorised Partner network access to GGF Membership at a preferential rate.
GGF has called for high-performance glazing to play a greater role in UK housing retrofit and fuel poverty policy, highlighting its potential to reduce energy demand, lower household bills and support British manufacturing.
Re-Use and Re-Manufacturing enter real-world application
FunGlass is exploring innovative ways to recover hard-to-recycle glass waste, combining advanced processing technologies with glass science to support a more sustainable and circular glass industry.
The UK glass and glazing sectors have committed to working in partnership with Government to help turn its ambitions for reindustrialising Britain into investment, skilled jobs, stronger supply chains and sustainable economic growth.
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.
New solar heat gain restrictions in the National Building Code are transforming Canadian building design, a challenge a panel of industry experts broke down last week at the FGIA Fall Conference.
On 8 September 2026, Glass for Europe took part in a roundtable on energy organised by the European Commission’s DG ENER.
Starting September 1, 2026, Forel North America is relocating its Canadian operations to a new, larger facility in the Greater Toronto Area, in Vaughan, Ontario.
GTS has launched a new Sheffield innovation hub offering workspace, expertise and support to help materials and manufacturing innovators grow.
ECCC's Jamie Hulan outlined upcoming ENERGY STAR Canada changes and market transformation strategy at the FGIA Fall Conference.