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Glass for Europe welcomes a European Commission’s delegation to AGC Glass Europe’s plant in Moustier
On 17 September, Glass for Europe, in collaboration with Glass Alliance Europe, organised a visit for a delegation from the European Commission to AGC Glass Europe’s float glass plant in Moustier, Belgium.
Larta Glass, one of the leading manufacturers of flat and coated glass and mirrors in Russia and the CIS, staged the world’s first immersive performance inside a float glass furnace at its Ramensky plant in the Moscow Region.
The European Commission’s new Public Procurement Act proposal could reshape how quality, sustainability and EU-origin content are valued in public tenders, with important implications for the flat glass sector.
This year, the glass community will gather at Glasstec, 20-23 October, Dusseldorf, Germany.
Automation streamlines production of oversized architectural glass
The transition from the GP19 to the new GP26 production statistics classification system introduces several changes affecting flat glass products.
Recently, TK, an Italian manufacturing company specializing in ovens for glass lamination, tempering, chemical tempering, and HST, has reported a successful expansion, driven primarily by its growing reputation across the industry.
Satinal has announced its participation at GlassBuild America 2026, the international cornerstone for the American glass industry. A fantastic opportunity to connect with visitors, share their latest innovations.
At GlassBuild America 2026, Booth #1945, Glaston is showcasing its full portfolio of automation solutions spanning tempering, lamination, insulating and mobility glass manufacturing, each built to help processors not just keep pace, but lead.
A review of EU import bans on flat glass products from Russia and Belarus
On August 18, NorthGlass Shanghai Automation Co., Ltd. successfully signed an agreement with Wenxin Group for an automated smart factory project for glass used in whole-house custom furniture.
Over 20 years of partnership built on quality and reliability
Saint-Gobain and AGC are joining forces to deploy a world-first, large-scale hybrid electric furnace at Saint-Gobain's Avilés plant in Spain, set to cut CO₂ emissions from flat glass production by around 50%.
Glass can be recycled indefinitely, and using glass cullet in production reduces the need for virgin raw materials, energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Specification will include enamel application standards on all types of glass for quality assessment.
Expanding capabilities for larger glass and demanding coatings
Glass tempering has traditionally relied on skilled manual labor to maintain quality. However, today’s labor shortages and industry challenges are driving the need for automation.
Glasstech Mexico 2026 has successfully come to a close, marking another milestone for Satinal as the company continues to reinforce its commitment to the Latin American market.
On 17 July, the European Commission adopted its proposal for the ETS reform. Glass for Europe is currently conducted a detailed assessment of the legislative proposal. The text below is the press release which was sent following the adoption.
HORN Glass Industries AG has signed a contract with Al Rida Investment for the construction of a new float glass plant in Najaf, Iraq. The plant will have a production capacity of 800 tonnes per day.
HORN Glass Industries has successfully completed the modernization and automation of the tin bath at Guardian Glass Corsicana, enhancing production efficiency with advanced technology and automation.
The Uniglass Relife program offers a rare opportunity to secure proven tempering capacity with short lead times, along with a broad selection of pre-owned glass-processing equipment from leading manufacturers.
NovaSklo Trade, a project of the Ukrainian investment and industrial holding EFI Group, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with NSG Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of architectural glass.
A smart retrofit can be just as transformative as a new investment—discover how AGC Interpane and Glaston modernized a tempering line to boost efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability for the future.
The VOLTA pilot furnace marks a decisive milestone in the demonstration of hybrid melting for flat glass, following one full year of continuous operation.