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A WRAL News investigation into windows that reflect sunlight like a big magnifying glass has the state considering a change to the building code.   State building code requires Low-E windows for their energy-saving benefits.  They have a coating…
Thousands of potential new customers will be at Glass Expo Africa 2014 to see the latest trends, technologies and products in the glass and aluminium window industries.
Scope: energy management, smart grid and storage, intelligent buildings, lighting, ICT, e-mobility and smart transport, emergencies and security.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has published AAMA 1607, “Voluntary Installation Guidelines for Unit Skylights." This document provides a guideline for installing pre-assembled unit skylights onto a roof.
The new version of design standard of energy efficiency in public buildings has began to seek public opinion in Beijing from May 20th, 2014, under which glass curtain wall installed in public buildings is strictly regulated to achieve energy…
Ultra-clear glass will be made with ‘greenest’ float glass furnace technology - PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) announced that it will manufacture STARPHIRE® ultra-clear glass using oxy-fuel furnace technology at its float glass plant in Fresno,…
DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions has licensed its DuPont™ SentryGlas® Expressions™ digital interlayer technology to Alumco LLC, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Performance requirements and test procedures described -- The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has published AAMA 653-14, “Voluntary Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Organic Coatings on Wood and Cellulosic…
With over 160 years’ experience in the lubricants industry, CONDAT is constantly developing and improving its products.
Fastener selection and anchoring methods described -- The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recently updated a Technical Information Report (TIR) providing metal curtain wall designers with the necessary data to select…
TOKYO, Japan, Kuraray Co., Ltd. (“Kuraray”, TSE:3405) announced that it has completed the acquisition of Glass Laminating Solutions/Vinyls (GLS/Vinyls), a part of DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers, from E.
In coastal areas, architects are challenged to incorporate ample glass to meet a building’s aesthetic and daylight needs while still accommodating stringent codes that protect occupants from fire and structures from hurricane-force winds.
Fenzi North America announced it appointed Bob Lalonde, based in Montreal, Quebec, and Joe Ruggiero, based in Philadelphia, to regional sales manager and technical sales and service, respectively, for its insulating glass components business in…
Architectural Record to Honor Winners at AIA Convention - Guardian Industries has won an Architectural Record “Excellence in Advertising” Award for its integrated online banner campaign promoting Guardian SunGuard Neutral 78/65.
In April this year, the Chinese Glass Association celebrated its 50th anniversary with a two-day event that was focused on furthering the technology and development of insulating glass machines.   500 guests were invited to the gala event in…
The creative scope offered by TEX GLASS® has been recognised in the prestigious 'iF gold awards 2014', with textile designer Nya Nordiska and GLASSOLUTIONS winning an award in the product design category at a recent ceremony in Germany.
Another gathering of global glass circles (China Glass 2014) was staged in Shanghai, which runs from 14 to 17 April, 2014 and occupies seven halls of the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (E1-E7) with the exhibition area up to 80,000 square…
Bedford-based Architects, Engineers and Development Consultants Woods Hardwick have received planning approval for a two storey office building for an existing site at Garforth Place, Knowlhill in Milton Keynes.
Birmingham-based Glass Express Midlands Limited has purchased additional equipment to increase its capacity to gas fill insulated glass (IG) sealed units to meet the growing demand for more thermally efficient double and triple glazing.
In spite of light visitor's decline China Glass in 2014 in Shanghai persuaded with quality and internationality.
Research Frontiers (NASDAQ: REFR) and Diamond Glass announced today that Diamond Glass has acquired a license from Research Frontiers Inc. to make and sell SPD-SmartGlass architectural smart window products throughout Europe.
Synseal Extrusions, the leading UK-owned systems supplier, has joined the GGF and at a recent GGF Window and Door Group meeting, Head of Marketing Mark Schlotel was presented with their framed Membership certificate by Brian Baker, GGF President and…
After being honored five years in a row as an award finalist, Wausau Window and Wall Systems has been selected as one of only 13 winners in the state of the prestigious, 20th annual Wisconsin Corporate Safety Award.
Today's architectural trends, which use an increasing amount of glass, are leading to a diversified demand in laminated glass.   While safety and security remain important, aesthetics, design, and view control are also demanded as functions of…