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On 1st October 2009, Germany’s new Energy-saving Ordinance (EnEV) came into effect. It means more stringent requirements for window and façade components.
VALLEY FORGE, Pa., March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (http://www.epa.gov) has named Saint-Gobain as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year (http://www.energystar.gov) for outstanding…
At its meeting of February 25, 2010, the Board of Directors of Saint-Gobain unanimously decided to recommend to the Annual General Meeting on June 3, 2010 the renewal of the term of office as director of Pierre-André de Chalendar, which expires at…
HYDERABAD: Lured by the incentives offered by the State Government, another major company has evinced interest in setting up a plant in the State.
French construction materials and solar equipment producer Saint Gobain has bought the remaining 70% of shares it did not already own in solar panel manufacturer Solarwood Technologies for an undisclosed sum. Solarwood Technologies manufactures PV…
From the Middle Ages right into the 18th century, the guards on the “Neustädter Tor” decided who was allowed to enter the town of Gießen.
Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, 828 meters, was inaugurated on Jan 4, 2010. The tower accomplished a world record for the highest installation of aluminium and glass façade, at a height of 512 meters.
AAMA 505-09, a test procedure, and QAG-1-09, a quality assurance processing and monitoring guide, have been released by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA).
SCHAUMBURG, ILL. - The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released eight documents that have been reviewed and editorially updated.
Whether as protection against injuries, burglary or violence: safety glass optimally fulfils all the requirements and is used on in the construction of both commercial and residential buildings.
Please be advised that one of our affiliate subsidiaries in China made following announcement. Jiangsu Pilkington and SYP Glass Co., Ltd (JSYP) is delighted to announce the successful start up of its 'on line' coating facility which came…
The global manufacturer of building materials Saint-Gobain is showing and building world’s first low energy playhouse in the centre of Copenhagen during the UN climate change conference.
HNG Float starts operations of its Rs 550 Cr. plant with a 600 TPD installed capacity today~ Aims to capture 25% market share by 2012~ Brings in international technology and expertise from USA, Belgium and ItalyKolkata, November 30, 2009: With an…
Unexciting in the best sense of the word are the tile designs for 2010. After neo-baroque and opulent, floral patterns, the manufacturers are once again relying on classic design and natural looks.
"Slowdown in automotive industry reflects in the demand for auto glass in the OE (Original Equipment) segment.
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 6, 2009 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) will showcase its expanded residential low-emissivity glass portfolio at the 2010 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, Jan. 19-22, including two new residential glass products.
Themes of redevelopment, renovation and modernization more topical than ever / Twelve teams in the final of the dry construction championship At the beginning of October, Germany’s new energy saving ordinance, EnEV 2009, came into effect.
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 5, 2009 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has published a white paper detailing how PPG paint, glass and coatings can help building projects earn “green” certification.
Mr. Mukul Somany, Jt. Managing Director of Hindusthan National Glass & Ind Ltd. was awarded “ Entrepreneur of the Year” at INDSPIRIT’2009.
Saint-Gobain Glass is once again living up to a well-earned reputation for innovation in the flat glass market by launching SGG BIOCLEAN COOL-LITE AQUA GREEN.
The new office building of Dresdner Solarwatt AG surprises with a special inner façadeWith the new office building of Solarwatt AG Dresden has yet another architectural highlight: three apparently “floating” meeting rooms in plasterboard lightweight…
On October 16, 2009, Hebei Yingxin Glass Group (HYGG) in Shahe City, Hebei Province, announced the official commercial operation of the largest on-line Low E glass production line in China with the capability to produce more than 7 million sq.…
Changes in Group structure over the first nine months of the year resulted in a 1.0% increase in sales.
Pilkington is the proud winner of two awards at the glittering G09 Awards. Taking place at the home of football, Wembley Stadium, Pilkington were top of the league in the Glass Project of the Year and Health and Safety Initiative of the Year…
Pneumofore, world leader manufacturer of rotary vane vacuum pumps and compressors, has successfully completed the technical start-up of ten UV50 vacuum pump units, core of the centralized system that will supply the entire vacuum needs at the…