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As European authorities look into ways to make the concept of a ‘Circular Economy’ real in the construction sector, a new study of Deloitte Sustainability analyses the present situation in the management and recycling of end-of-life building glass…
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The Glass Documents Website is jointly sponsored by AAMA, GANA, IGMA and NGA. The National Glass Association (NGA) is pleased to announce that its “All About Glass and Metal” series for architects and specifiers is now available on the Glass…
During an industry forum on May 4, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) hosted representatives from the Center of Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), who are seeking assistance from fenestration experts in combating the…
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GANA will return as a proud partner of GlassBuild America for 2016. For many years, GANA has partnered with NGA and other industry stakeholders to offer this key industry event.
The glasstec trade fair and its broad range of innovations and information will once again attract thousands of visitors to Düsseldorf. Top-class speakers in various forums, conventions and special exhibits will supplement the comprehensive trade…
The data sheets "Psi values for windows" issued by the "Warm Edge" working group of the Federal Flat Glas Association (BF) are known even beyond German borders.
At its last General Assembly, Glass for Europe, the trade association of Europe's manufacturers of building, automotive and solar-energy glass, elected Dr Reha Akcakaya Chairman of the Board of Directors of Glass for Europe.
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The Glass and Glazing Federation welcomed its new President, Andrew Glover, Managing Director of West Yorkshire Windows at the President’s Reception at a private function in Southwark, London on 18th February.
On 3rd of February 2016, the GGF responded to the HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC) Consultation on “Changes to the reduced rate of VAT for Energy Saving Materials” as published on 9th December 2015.
Questions answered by the president of "Russian StekloSouz" - Viktor Osipov, chairman of the Organizing Committee of the international trade fair "World of Glass 2016".
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Need to reform the EU ETS framework - Glass Alliance Europe welcomes the launch of the discussions on the reform of the EU ETS post 2020 with the European Commission proposal of 15 July 2015.
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