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By improving its functioning and effectiveness, the CPR (Construction Products Regulation) has the potential to become a driver of sustainability in the building sector and will eventually complete the single market.
Glass for Europe, the trade association of Europe’s flat glass sector, is a firm believer in the added value of a single market for construction products.
What can the European PVC window profile industry do to help reaching the EU climate goals? EPPA and its members, supported by VinylPlus® have the answer.
HORN supplied the end fired furnace designed with appliance of the most advanced technology to save energy, reduce emission values and extend furnace life.
Ron Vaupel, President and CEO of Guardian Industries, has assumed leadership of the company’s glass business following the departure of Kevin Baird, formerly President and CEO of Guardian Glass.
In the document released today, Glass for Europe calls on Member States to develop specific roadmaps for replacing single and early uncoated double glazing.
Fox is the tempering furnace with all Mappi innovations for perfect temperature control, energy consumption reduced to a minimum.
Glass for Europe answered to the Consultation on the Renovation Wave initiative for public and private buildings.
Sales in the Western European window market will decrease by 9.8% in 2020 compared to the previous year. This fall in the industry due to the COVID 19 crisis is set to continue unabated in 2021.
As part of the ongoing negotiations on Brexit, the UK and EU are seeking to agree on a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) on conformity assessment covering the results of third-party conformity notified bodies.
While we witness a timid restarting of the economy, the level of activity in flat glass remains low.
This partnership will allow Guardian Glass to offer a complete range of both semi-transparent and opaque BIPV product solutions, that help contribute to Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) regulations.
Semco: with Mappi furnaces “We achieve results that enable us to lift the performance of our toughening plants onto a higher level.”
Glass for Europe answered today to the European Commission consultation on of how to increase the EU 2030 emission reduction ambition.
Find out more about how climate change is impacting the building sector—Get your ticket for BAU online from September 2020!
Setting an EU-wide financial scheme and a dedicated roadmap for replacing old windows is a wise and easy step to make our buildings more energy-efficient and comfortable.
The European flat glass industry welcomes the European Union’s desire to engage in a Renovation Wave of public and private buildings and is ready to deliver the high-performance glazing EU buildings need to become carbon-neutral by 2050.
Sustainable sourcing of high-quality sand for industrial use
Today the tempering furnace chosen by Vitralum is a Mappi Ats 4.0 Eco Convection 2500x4200, a state of art machine that guarantees best quality, energy saving and, last but not least, user friendly interface.
An exceptional yet essential option to cease production and preserve the industrial equipment.
On March 19th, during the last General Assembly of Glass for Europe, Philippe Bastien, Regional President, Building & Industrial Division of AGC Glass Europe, was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Glass for Europe.
Guardian SunGuard® SN 70/35 coated solar control glass was selected for the glazed façade of the building.
Europe’s new industrial strategy and circular economy action plan: after the preparation shall come the action for the flat glass sector.
NGA asked its Annual Conference 2020 attendees what we as an industry need to pay attention to in this new decade.