Others also read

Sparklike, a Finnish manufacturer of non-destructive gas fill measurement devices for insulating glass units, will exhibit at Glasstec 2026 from 20 to 23 October 2026.
NGA sponsors PCR development initiative with Smart EPD
The flat glass industry’s priority is to increase the quality and quantity of crushed flat glass (cullet) that can be recycled.
New SentryGlas® variant combines best-in-class structural capabilities with advanced acoustic performance, enabling thinner, lighter and more sustainable glazing solutions without compromise.
EDL Glass strengthens insulating glass quality control with Sparklike Laser Integrated™, bringing continuous, automated gas concentration monitoring directly into its production line.
Meet Kuraray at glasstec 2026 and explore advanced interlayer solutions for automotive, architectural, acoustic, structural, and low-carbon laminated glass applications.
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.
As demand for high-performance glass grows, processors face mounting pressure to increase output, reduce costs and manage an ever-wider product mix.
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 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.
Enhanced protection from severe weather and security threats such as blasts and forced entry
Bulletproof glass and fire-resistant glass represent one of the most demanding challenges in high‑performance flat glass fabrication.
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.
The transition from the GP19 to the new GP26 production statistics classification system introduces several changes affecting flat glass products.
GTS has launched a new Sheffield innovation hub offering workspace, expertise and support to help materials and manufacturing innovators grow.
Dr. Stephen Morse of Michigan Technological University shares first-look results on vacuum insulated glass (VIG) durability at the FGIA Fall Conference.
ToughGlaze, a leading supplier of commercial glass in the UK for over 30 years, was the first company in the world to purchase the Sparklike Handheld NOVA™. In this customer story, they share their experience with the device.
Registration is now open for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Insulating Glass (IG) Fabricators Workshop, which will be held October 27-29 at the Intertek testing facility in Fridley, MN.
A review of EU import bans on flat glass products from Russia and Belarus
Vitro Architectural Glass is continuing its commitment to glass education, artistic innovation and Pittsburgh’s glassmaking heritage. For the sixth consecutive year, the company will sponsor Pittsburgh Glass Center’s Art on Fire Celebration +…
The Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced Clever Bean Accounting as its newest Member Benefit Partner, giving members access to specialist financial expertise designed specifically for businesses operating within the glazing, window,…
Christian Decker succeeds Bernhard Hötger as CEO. Bernhard Hötger is set to retire on 30 September 2026.
Since gas fill in an IGU is invisible to the eye, Sparklike's Handheld NOVA™ turns verification into traceable, unit-level documentation manufacturers can rely on for compliance and quality control.
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%.