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A team of researchers at the University of Toledo was trying to make stronger, lighter armor for Army vehicles when the Army came calling with a special plea: Can you drop that research program and instead concentrate on making glass that can…
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Diamon-Fusion International, Inc. (DFI), global developer and exclusive supplier of the Diamon-Fusion® patented nanotechnology, is proud to announce that ALCOA has been the recipient of The Best of ’05 by the USGlass Magazine “2005 Product of the…
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French automotive industry manufacturer Heuliez is showing a unique concept vehicle on its stand at the Geneva International Motor.
Windshield Experts has expanded its operations in Mumbai by opening five retail service outlets at Prabhadevi, Chembur, Thane, Andheri and Goregaon.
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EMAP Maclaren, organiser of Glassex, has announced advanced sales for the 2006 event are well ahead of the previous event year-on-year.
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Solutia Inc., a leading manufacturer and provider of interlayers for laminated glass, aftermarket window films, specialty chemicals and an integrated family of nylon products, today announced it has hired Kent Davies as senior vice president of…
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