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Raytek is pleased to announce the availability of the new Raytek GS110 Process Imaging System for Low Emissivity (Low-E) glass.
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Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Cardinal FG Company has begun operation at the newest float glass plant in North America.
Pilkington has created a new suite of information on the UK’s leading low-E product, Pilkington K Glass'.
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Ameron International Corp. completed the sale of its worldwide Performance Coatings & Finishes business to PPG Industries on Aug. 1, the company said Wednesday.
Emirates Float Glass has revealed that a group of investors from across the GCC will contribute to the total equity of EFG, with the overall share ratio comprising 30% for GCC investors and 70% for UAE investors.
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Mining and processing company Kaolin, launched Wednesday a factory for foundry sands in Devnya, in the coastal Varna area.
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