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Today’s glass market shows a clear trend towards coated glass, as modern coatings can be practically custom-made to fit into any environmental conditions.
At Vitrum: Hall 15-I, Stand J04Perfect Rack – Rack Management software, integrated with Perfect Cut, reduces operative time about 1-2 hours a day, and with a waste increase of only 0,5%.
Hall 15 Stand C/04Automatic CuttingThe linea 2005 wheels are produced using a particular type of hard metal obtained by means of sintering techniques applied to small dimensioned objects.
Hall 15/I - Booth B25Bystronic is the global supplier of total solutions for the economical, application-engineered manufacture of architectural and automotive glass.
Offering a broad range of flat glass pre-processing and processing technology through a global network of sales offices and technical expertise, providing customers with consultancy and after-sales assistance.
At Vitrum: Hall 15/1 Stand N 10Small companies often have particular requirements, but big manufacturers are seldom interested in satisfying the request of a small client, especially when it is a special request.
PAV. 14/1STAND C01, C19-E04For.El.’s proud association with Murano’s “The Wings of Venice – Le Ali di Venezia” continues at Vitrum with a fantastic display from the glassmaking masters.
Bassra Machine Tools Ltd (BMT) has been known for leading the way in manufacturing insulated glass production machinery in UK from more than 20 years.
Hall: 16I / Stand: F06-10Once again, Optima S.r.l., a leading Italian software house producing and marketing dedicated systems for the glass industry, is offering a series of new applications to coincide with Vitrum 2005.
You are encouraged to join Rohmer & Stimpfig Pre-Processing Open House 2005. From September 21 to 23, 2005, you can get your own and personal impression on Rohmer & Stimpfig Performance, Technologies and latest developments.
GMH plans to source windscreens and back car windows from a French company in Thailand once the Pilkington contract expires.
Workers from Pilkington Glass have rallied outside Holden's offices at Port Melbourne, saying 120 jobs could go if the company imports windscreens.General Motors Holden (GMH) says a decision was made two years ago to import windscreens.
An industrial dispute is set to close Geelong's Pilkington glass plant for up to six hours today. The dispute stems from a General Motors decision to source glass components from overseas, a decision that could endanger more than 100 jobs at…
Glassmaker Pilkington said the year had started in line with expectations and the company was ready to invest into new growth opportunities.
On 15th July, 2005, Pilkington announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the US assets of Autostock Distribution, with an asset value of around $US 18 million.
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Manufacturers are warning the DTI that Britain may run out of gas this winter. Sylvia Pfeifer examines why they are so concernedIt may have been glorious summer in Whitehall last Wednesday, but when a bunch of manufacturers met Malcolm Wicks, the…
A new product brochure and technical data sheet for Pilkington’s fire-resistant glasses are now available.
Analysts at Goldman Sachs reiterate their "underperform" rating on Pilkington, while reducing their estimates for the company.In a research note published this morning, the analysts mention that the company reported a 2% y/y decline in its…
BOC has secured a 15-year, multi-million pound contract with international glass manufacturer Pilkington for the continued supply of nitrogen and hydrogen to the company's main UK manufacturing facility at St Helens, Merseyside.
Shanghai Yaohua Pilkington Glass Co Ltd will set up a 50-50 joint venture with Pilkington Italia SpA, Shanghai Yaohua said.
Pilkington Plc, the world's biggest windshield maker, plans to buy about 40 percent of China Glass Holdings' initial share offer, or a 9.9 percent stake, for up to HK$83 million.
The Board of Pilkington plc is pleased to announce that Norman Lyle OBE has accepted its invitation to become a Non-Executive Director of the Company and will take up his appointment on 1st August 2005.
Operating profit including joint ventures and associates up from £213 million to £231 million Profit on ordinary activities before taxation, amortisation of goodwill and exceptional items up from £152 million to £180 million, equivalent to an…