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Glass Futures announces the appointment of Justin Kelly as new CEO effective 4th November 2024 whilst founding CEO Richard Katz is appointed President.
The transition to net zero emissions in the glass sector will require significant investments, estimated at least €15 billion by 2050.
On 23 October, Glass for Europe was present at Glasstec 2024 in Dusseldörf, the largest trade fair in the world dedicated to the flat glass sector.
Dr. Johann Overath, Director of Bundesverband Glasindustrie e.V. (Federal Association of the German Glass Industry) in Germany, spoke about the future of the glass industry.
On October 16, Glass for Europe held its Autumn Board of Directors meeting.
A successful industrial trial this month, part of a Glass Futures project, demonstrated low-cost bioderived fuels for various glass and ceramics furnaces.
The updated CPR legislation introduces sustainability requirements, promotes digitalization, and aims to solve deadlocks in standardisation.
Message from Adrian Curry, Deputy Chair of Glass Futures, following the UK Government’s major announcement on 4 October 2024 about investment in green energy*
Saint-Gobain Glass showcases pioneering sustainable solutions through three themed areas: “DECARBONISATION & CIRCULARITY”, “PERFORMANT SOLUTIONS”, and “EASY TO USE”.
EcoVadis, which assesses corporate sustainability performance internationally, has awarded Glaston the EcoVadis Bronze Medal.
Guardian Glass has published six new Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for its flat unprocessed glass, sputter (vacuum) coated glass, and laminated glass products produced in Europe.
Satinal is dedicated to environmental responsibility, and its STRATO® EVA Carbonlight™ product line is a prime example of this commitment.
Last June, the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
An extension of the scope to the flat glass sector would be premature
The new video introduces the important role of glazing in sustainable mobility. A timely contribution given that pieces of legislation are currently under discussion on the subject.
Float glass manufacturer Guardian Glass has installed an energy-efficient furnace supplied by industrial engineering group Fives at its facility in Bascharage, Luxembourg.
In the week of 16 September, Bertrand Cazes, Secretary General of Glass for Europe and Adrien Carton, Sustainable Construction and Industrial Policy Manager travelled to Strasbourg to meet with representatives of the European Parliament.
Forel is excited to invite you to Glasstec 2024, where the company will showcase its latest innovations in flat glass machinery.
On 16 September, Glass for Europe chairman Davide Cappellino published an opinion piece in Euractiv entitled “Time for the flat glass industry’s decarbonisation efforts to pay off”.
In a recent statement, the UK Minister for Building Safety and Homelessness, Rushanara Ali, confirmed that the recognition of CE marking for construction products will be extended beyond the previously set deadline of 30th June 2025.
As part of the world-leading trade fair glasstec 2024, held at Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre from 22 to 25 October, the 2-day CircuClarity One Conference will be organised on 22 and 23 October.
EUROGLAS will showcase its commitment to climate-friendly glass at the world’s leading trade fair, Glasstec 2024.
Our Environment and Climate Policy Manager, Iva Ganev, attended the seminar on Performance-Based Façade Design which took place on 5-6 September 2024 in Venice.