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The Glaverbel Group is investing in a new coater* at its Lodelinsart plant in Belgium (Charleroi). This new system will upgrade production of coated solar control glass, sold to large construction projects around the world.

Japanese company Asahi Glass Co Ltd has increased its stake in Indonesian sheet glass producer PT Asahimas Flat Glass to become the majority shareholder in the joint venture.

Asahi Glass down 8.93 percent at 683 yen after the company issued its second profit warning this year.

Batimat 2001 is also an opportunity for Glaverbel to highlight its relationship with visitors, and to combine its technical skills, innovative expertise and creative glass-making methods in a spectacular display on its stand.

British glassmaker Pilkington Plc reported a 13 percent rise in first-half profits on Thursday that beat market forecasts but said it expected tougher trading conditions in the second half.Pre-tax profits before exceptionals rose to 115 million…

The Industrial Development Bureau (IDB) announced Wednesday morning that Japan's Asahi Glass, the world's largest TFT LCD glass substrate manufacturer, has completed construction of a new glass substrate plant in Taiwan's Yunlin…

The slowdown in the economy put a brake on the Group's growth during the third quarter. The weaker economy resulted in a fall in demand for clear raw glass, without however affecting price levels.

Asahi Glass Company (AGC) has announced an automotive glass recycling test initiative that begins next March and will lead to a full-scale program in 2004.