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Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the next generation of digital representation for architectural projects and Guardian has strived to meet the needs of a changing market, with BIM objects created for all Guardian products in Europe.
Hartung Glass Industries' Dallas branch (Farmer's Branch) is now certified as an independent Guardian Select Fabricator.
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Industry Veteran to Help Drive Profitable Growth and Enhance Customer Communications and Relationships Throughout the Region  – Kawneer Company, Inc., an Alcoa business and the leading manufacturer of architectural aluminum products and systems for…
For its 350th anniversary, Saint-Gobain is launching “#SaintGobain350: the exhibition” online, which recounts its history through more than 700 archival documents.   “It is with a certain degree of pride that we are celebrating Saint-Gobain’s 350th…
It was opened to the public last December 20th and it will be the architectural symbol of Lyon in the twenty-first century.
With Saint-Gobain celebrating its 350th anniversary this year the company’s glass division, Saint-Gobain Glass UK Ltd continues the innovation that has made them a world leader in the manufacturing of flat glass by launching six new apps designed to…
AGC Automotive Europe is now supplying the sliding version of its light control glass roof, available as an option, on the prestigious Mercedes-Maybach S 600.  Thanks to WONDERLITE™ technology, this laminated roof can be switched from transparent to…
This environmentally-friendly ultrasonic coating system significantly reduces material consumption, depositing much thinner and more uniform layers than pressure spray nozzles.
Biophilic design is an approach to architecture that seeks to connect building occupants more closely to nature.
After two successful exhibition days the ARCHITECT@WORK 2014 ended yesterday in Stuttgart. Over 200 exhibitors presented their brand-new products at this innovative event for architects and planners.
Guardian Industries Corp. has named Thomas (Tom) B. Highley President and Chief Executive Officer of Guardian Building Products (GBP).
UCLA engineer co-authors study that could lead to longer-lasting fiber optics, display screens and cement structures.
Graham Architectural Products (GAP) is pleased to announce the addition of three new associates: Warren Conrad, Brian Sourber and Michael Mostris.   Conrad is our new assembly supervisor, Orange Line.
High performance glass greets visitors at new entrance – Thousands of football fans flock to Canton, Ohio each year to pay homage to our nation’s greatest professional footbally players.
The European Commission has approved France-based chemical company Arkema’s acquisition of French oil and gas giant Total’s adhesives and sealants business Bostik.
Pochet du Courval provides its customers around the world a unique glass expertise which is the result of four centuries of experience and innovation.
The opposition of the shareholders of Sika AG to the hostile takeover bid by Saint-Gobain continues to mount.
Company Is Among First Float Glass Manufacturers To Share Health Information and Content - Guardian Industries Corp. announces the company is now offering Health Product Declaration (HPD) information for its flat glass and coated glass products.
Guardian SunGuard Helps Pinnacle Bank Arena Meet ENERGY STAR Certification – Guardian Industries Corp. was recognized with a USGlass Magazine 2014 Green Design Honorable Mention for its Guardian SunGuard® SNX 62/27 high performance glazine on the…
The architects of Boeri Studio (Milan) have won the 2014 International Highrise Award for their project Bosco Verticale: two residential highrises with, as the project name suggests, a 'vertical forest' integrated into their facades.
New SunGuard Product is Architectural Record Editors’ Choice - Guardian Industries Corp. has won an Architectural Record Record Products Award for Guardian SunGuard® SNX 51/23, the first commercial low-E glass product with visible light transmission…
Ever since glass has been featured as a mainstream commercial building material, architects have challenged manufacturers to find innovative ways to allow them to create new and exciting projects.
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Thursday that Guardian Industries, the world’s largest manufacturer of float glass and fabricated glass products, will invest $1.57 million to expand operations at its Consolidated Glass & Mirror facility in…