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Vetrotech has provided the glass solutions for the Forensisch Psychiatrisch Centrum (FPC – Forensic Psychiatric Centre) in Ghent, Belgium.  Costing 80 million euros to build, the FPC provides care and rehabilitation in high-specification treatment…
Paul Bove from the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) provided an overview of fenestration requirements within hurricane zones along the 367-mile Texas Gulf Coast during the AAMA Southeast Region Summer Meeting in June.
The fifth edition of the Challenging Glass conference on Architectural and Structural Applications of Glass took place in Ghent last 16th and 17th June, and Gerardo Masiello, CEO at Studio Masiello Strutture, presented two different projects by his…
AGC’s "Glass Measurement App" offers a new added benefit: coating detection  In 2015, AGC Glass Europe created a new tool for measuring the thickness of installed glazing with a smartphone, using a special App.
Energy efficiency legislation and incentives will be the focus of discussions this week in Brussels. Supported by the European Commission, Sustainability Energy Week is a series of conferences, debates and discussions in Brussels. 
EVERLAM announced that Harald Hammer joined the company today as Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Hammer replaces Luc De Temmerman who will join the EVERLAM Board of Directors.  EVERLAM is a customer focused, innovative, global provider of PVB film in…
Dow Corning is delighted to announce our sponsorship and participation at the 5th Challenging Glass Conference to be held at Ghent University, Belgium on 16-17 June 2016.
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…
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.
Theresa Griffin MEP (North West England) and Conor McGinn MP (St Helens North) have met with representatives from Pilkington, to discuss future measures that could support the growth and development of the glass and glazing sector in the UK and…
As a partner of de Vijfde gevel, XSPlatforms recently contributed to a workshop titled build-up of the fifth facade, with a clear but concise clarification of fall protection for roofs.
Glass for Europe has identified four essential priorities to put Europe back on the energy-efficiency track and believes that the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
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.
AGC Glass Europe introduces Planibel Clearsight, its exclusive anti-reflective glass. The special anti-reflective coating helps to minimise glare while reducing light reflection to just 0.8%, significantly lower than conventional float glass.
Glassiled is AGC’s glass product featuring embedded Light-emitting diodes (monochrome or RGB(1)) powered by a transparent conductive coating.
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.
AGC Glass Europe is launching a new app to help users choose the most appropriate acoustic glass for their needs based on the level of noise pollution around them.
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".
The Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) released today a comprehensive advocacy agenda for 2016, which outlines top policy priorities for the window, door, and skylight industry that will boost the housing and construction industry…
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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