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France’s state-owned utility is partnering with an American solar panel manufacturer to build a 90 million euro ($128 million) solar manufacturing plant that would be the largest in France, the two announced on Thursday.
Pilkington glass has provided a clear vision for a new development at Casement Park stadium in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
For the fifth year in a row, Saint-Gobain will be attending the European Research and Innovation Exhibition that will be held from June 3 to 5, at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Center in Paris (France).
AIA Expo 2009 (AIA 2009 National Convention and Design Exposition) showcases the best and brightest ideas from more than 800 exhibiting companies worldwide.
Glassman Europe will be coming to Lyon, France on the 13-14th May. The event brings together suppliers of equipment and materials used at every stage of the primary glass manufacturing process, and is the must attend glass event of 2009.
Senegalese Minister for Renewable Energies attends official opening ceremony for successful project in Casamance Project partners SCHOTT Solar AG, SMA Solar Technology AG and KAÏTO Energie AG continue work in this field Electricity is the basic…
Architect Maurice Kanah, founder of KConsult studio, has used painted glass in his own original way. He has used it to cover furniture. “I had this idea,” explains Kanah, “while looking at the space in the office.
Fire rated glass manufacturer CGI International (CGI), is investing in excess of GBP200k in Research and Development to meet modern building design challenges, and satisfy the demands from architects.
Research and Markets has announced the addition of “Flat Glass in France - Portfolio Analysis” to their offering.
One of the country’s leading technology colleges has reopened following a £28.5 million project that utilised specialist glazing systems to create a stunning new approach to the school environment.
Planning Tool Features the Latest Information on Requirements and Products to Help Architects Navigate the Complex LEED Certification Process Kawneer Company, Inc., the leading manufacturer of architectural aluminum building products and systems for…
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Glass in France - Portfolio Analysis to their offering. The Plimsoll Portfolio Analysis - GLASS is a comprehensive evaluation of the French market.
Schüco UK has just opened a brand new exhibition and conference facility at its UK Head Office in Milton Keynes.
Owens-Illinois, Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2007.
Forbes reported that the European Commission said its new inquiry deadline for French building materials supplier Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA's proposed 2.125 bln eur acquisition of HeidelbergCement AG's premix and exclay maker maxit…
Following a rebound in October, the  Architecture Billings Index (ABI) continued up more than two points in November.
Fitch Ratings affirmed Compagnie de Saint-Gobain's long-term issuer default and senior unsecured ratings at 'A-' and short-term IDR at 'F2' following the announcement that the French glassmaker was fined 133.9 mln eur by the…
Southwall Technologies, Inc., the worldwide innovator of high performance, energy-saving films and glass products, exhibited at the 6th annual Greenbuild Conference and Expo its widely acclaimed Heat Mirror insulating glass that provides insulating…
For many buildings, glass makes up the most striking and visible part of a structure’s exterior. And as owners and tenants in office buildings and other property types seek attractive views, energy efficiency and security, glass engineering and…
Adshel Infrastructure has completed another successful shelter project for Albury Council in NSW. The Evo Walkway shelter was commissioned to cover a new taxi rank in one of the main streets outside a night club area in the centre of town.
The flexibility and style of the Pilkington Planar™ structural glazing system, and the practicality of Pilkington Activ™ self cleaning glass, have been combined for the first time in the refurbishment of superior office blocks at 54 Hagley Road,…
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain has reported a 6% rise in sales for the first half of 2007, on an actual structure basis, to €21.78bn (US$29.75bn).
SALES: up 6.0% to €21,779 million up 6.9% like-for-like*OPERATING INCOME: up 15.3% to €2,093 million up 16.6% like-for-like*RECURRING NET INCOME**: up 31.2% to €1,067 millionNet income amounts to €465 million, taking into account the €650 million…
The “four-cylinder” building located inside Munich’s Olympiapark has helped create public awareness of BMW for many years now.
It has been called "the world's longest bridge", not because of the distance it should cover -- 94 meters, but because of the time it has taken to build -- 11 years and counting.