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In order to provide customers with as much support as possible when targeting homeowners, TuffX, the leading specialist glass manufacturer, has developed a broad range of support tools.
This is the second chapter in our exclusive video series on float glass production. This time, Mike Woodhead, line manager at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, talks us through the process at the heart of float glass production, the bath of molten…
53% savings in HVAC systems, 32% in energy saving, amortization period of 2.3 years, IRR of 89%   Onyx Solar’s photovoltaic ventilated façades are able to save up to 53% in HVAC systems, and 32% in total energy consumption.
Onyx Solar has been awarded for launching the first low-e photovoltaic glass. It is a glass that improves insulation and lowers the electricity bill in buildings up to 90%     Besides producing free clean energy from the Sun, Onyx Solar’s low…
Due to the implementation of the best technology and due to the introduction of a series of environmental improvements, Steklarna Hrastnik became one of the three finalists for the Energy Award in the category of energy efficiency (EE), awarded by…
Smartglass International is a leading high end world class manufacturer of Solar Smartglass technology.   How does it work?When an AC electrical current is passed through glass, the appearance of the glass instantly changes from a darkened/opaque…
Designed to give companies that buy and specify Pilkington products 24/7 access to a wealth of exclusive content and facilities, My Pilkington™ offers many key features that aren’t accessible via our main website.
Investment start-up Pheasant Equities has exchanged contracts to buy Alexandra Business Park in St Helens from the town's iconic glassmaker Pilkington.
Video discusses factors to consider when building with large panels of insulated glass   Large insulated glass units (IGUs) make economical, dramatic-looking buildings possible, but PPG Industries suggests keeping some factors in mind as they are…
NSG Group, the Japanese owner of the former Pilkington Glass business, has agreed the sale of its former St Helens headquarters at Alexandra Park on Prescot Road.
Annual conference for decorated glass and ceramics set for Columbus, March 21-23 – PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) industrial coatings business will exhibit its full line of specialty inks and performance glass coatings for glass and ceramic substrates…
Glass is becoming an increasingly prominent part of the interior design of new and refurbishment projects, not just in big office blocks or hotels, but in hospitals too.
Pleotint, LLC, announced that its self-tinting Suntuitive glass has been named the 2014 Green Product of the Year by Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) Magazine.
With the Energy Union framework strategy released today by the European Commission, energy efficiency is at last provided the focus it deserves to contribute fully to a secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy system for Europe.
Available in a wide variety of contemporary and traditional designs, our range of stunning, high-end decorative glass is perfectly suited for use throughout the home.
Enhanced navigation, searchability, shareability among upgrades on new-look site - PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has redesigned and updated its architectural metal coatings, glass and paint website, PPGIdeaScapes.com, which enables architects, interior…
PPG Industries today announced the appointment of Michael H. McGarry, currently chief operating officer, to president and chief operating officer, effective March 1.
Unicel Vision Control® louvers along with Pilkington Pyrostop® fire-rated glazing from Technical Glass Products (TGP) will contribute to optimal levels of patient privacy and safety.
How cool would it be to tell people you live inside of a wind turbine?     Designed for the port city of Rotterdam, the Dutch Windwheel is a concept for a sustainable landmark that would be able to house 72 apartments within a circular steel and…
The continuous improvement in building regulations within Europe and applied in the UK has resulted in the increasing need for improved standards in glass construction with regards to fire resistance and thermal insulation.
Glass industry veteran Sultage shifts focus to mid-Atlantic region – PPG Industries’ (NYSE: PPG) flat glass business has named Stephen Cohen as national architectural manager, northeast region, and George Sultage as national architectural manager,…
The newest addition to Vitrum’s collection of neutral tinted glasses, PPG Optigray glass, delivers advanced solar performance and better U-Values when combined with Solarban solar control low-e glass.  Optigray Glass subtly lowers visible light,…
DURANAR GR, CORAFLON GR coatings, SOLARBAN z75 glass selected by panel – Three products introduced by PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) in 2014 were chosen among the best new products of the year in an annual competition held by Architectural Record…
Here at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited. We not only offer an extensive range of glass products but, we also have a selection of online tools and resources that can help support homeowners, specifiers, as well as architects on their next project…