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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.
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.
The transition from the GP19 to the new GP26 production statistics classification system introduces several changes affecting flat glass products.
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
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%.
Glass can be recycled indefinitely, and using glass cullet in production reduces the need for virgin raw materials, energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
The SANCO Group is continuing its expansion across Europe. With WOLF Fenster AG in South Tyrol, Italy, the alliance welcomes a long-established, highly innovative new partner.
VacuMax™ Vacuum Insulating Glass (VIG) by Vitro Architectural Glass uses two tempered lites of glass, a hermetic edge seal, a getter for long-term performance and nearly invisible micro-pillars to deliver exceptional thermal insulation in a slim,…
Specification will include enamel application standards on all types of glass for quality assessment.
At glasstec 2026, HEGLA marks its 50th anniversary with a live showcase of its latest value-added innovations.
With the LSP-A, LiSEC is presenting a laser solution at glasstec 2026 that combines two different laser processes in one system.
Kuraray will host a free webinar, presented in Spanish, on designing hurricane-resistant facades, taking place September 1 at 10:00 AM (Mexico City, CST).
Optimize gas fill verification with the right measurement mode.
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.
Several opportunities for hands-on industry experience and learning will be offered during the 2026 FGIA Fall Conference in Calgary, AB.
National Glass has strengthened its production capabilities with the installation of a new FOREL Vertical Edgework Machine, currently being commissioned at the company's facility.