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“IZOVAC Technologies" has developed an Anti-fingerprint (AF) coating technology on glass and polymer surfaces. AF coating creates a layer of hydrophobic material which prevents grease from sticking to the surface.
Advanced PPG glass now on nearly half of seven certified ‘living’ buildings worldwide – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) announced that Bullitt Center, Seattle, has become the third building constructed with PPG glass to meet the LIVING BUILDING CHALLENGE(…
Linetec has expanded Wendy Taylor’s role as a regional sales manager. In addition to working with customers in Canada, she will now serve those in North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska and Colorado.
Comprehensive report highlights enormous potential, technology and policy challenges for solar.    Solar energy holds the best potential for meeting humanity’s future long-term energy needs while cutting greenhouse gas emissions – but to realize…
The Custom Window™ by Wausau 8300 Series historically accurate windows now include true divided lites and custom-machined grilles to achieve modern performance, while preserving the look of landmark buildings.    “Respectful restoration calls for…
Viracon, the nation’s leading single-source architectural glass fabricator, has appointed Annette Panning as its new Director of Marketing.     Panning comes to Viracon with director-level experience leading global marketing, marketing…
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The insulating profile made of electrostatically modified material ensures improved attraction of paint particles during powder coating of the aluminium window assembly   Perfect painting results for the metal frames used in windows, doors and…
Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) today announced the appointment of Ava Harter as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, effective May 18, 2015.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has created a new web page dedicated solely to helping homeowners understand why and how indoor condensation develops on residential windows and what can be done to mitigate it.
Roderich Wallrath and Fabian Marischen started their research into sputter technology in a workshop at Gerresheimer Essen GmbH last August 2014.
We are currently developing a unique project in Denver, Colorado, with the North American constructor GH Phipps.   This pyramidal shaped building, composed of hexagonal photovoltaic glazing in crystalline silicon, has been a new challenge for Onyx…
Spirit Lake Casino & Resort in St. Michael, North Dakota, is using electronically tintable SageGlass®, a product of Saint-Gobain, to give guests breathtaking views of the natural surroundings, despite a challenging solar glare problem.
Counter Terror Expo 2015 proved a great success for the GGF, with many visitors to the Federation’s exhibition stand and two expert seminars on window film and safety and security glazing.
Life has just become a whole lot easier with the introduction of enhanced glass orders throughout the Smart-Builder software suite.
New Product Innovations Headline Research Facility Addition – Guardian’s latest advanced architectural glass products are front-and-center at the company’s newly expanded Science and Technology Center (STC) in Carleton, Michigan.
Onyx Solar is about to launch its first AIA CES Registered course for Photovoltaic Glass - If you are interested in learning more about photovoltaic glass solutions, properties, spec writing, applications, etc, join us for free and learn how to…
American Securities LLC and Arsenal Capital Partners today announced that American Securities has partnered with management and signed a definitive agreement to acquire Royal Adhesives and Sealants, LLC (“Royal” or the “Company”), a leading producer…
First Solar, a leading manufacturer of solar modules and operator of PV power plants, has recognized VON ARDENNE for its project execution and collaborative innovation with the First Solar NOVA Award 2015 – Best in Class Supplier.
DORMA MUTO Manual Sliding Door Makes North American Debut - DORMA Americas, a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium access solutions and services, is pleased to introduce its innovative, new MUTO manual sliding door system.
Pleotint, LLC, has announced a distribution partnership with Tam Skylights, enabling the Seattle–based company to offer Suntuitive glass with its skylight solutions for commercial and residential projects in the Pacific Northwest.
J.E. Berkowitz, LP (JEB), a premier architectural glass fabricator based in Pedricktown, New Jersey, will exhibit its JEB 3SEAL insulating glass spacer system and the Renovate by Berkowitz (Renovate) window/curtainwall retrofitting system at booth…
The 21st edition of WINDOOR EXPO held in Guangzhou from 18 to 20 March 2015 was a new height in the building envelope industry in China.
While many of the technological updates we hear about today come from companies that have only been around for a few decades, something sensational is coming from Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building materials companies.