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Question: I want to replace some old single-pane first-floor windows with glass block windows for security.
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Emhart Glass, is investing EUR 15 million in a new research facility in the USA. In so doing, Emhart Glass is seeking to develop and bring to market enhanced methods for improving the glass forming process.
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Question:I want to replace some old single-pane first-floor windows with glass-block windows for security.
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