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Leading glass specialist, TuffX has launched a vibrant new website for the Ambience conservatory roof glass range which reflects the high quality products and services offered by the company.
Leading specialist glass manufacturer, TuffX Processed Glass has been nominated as a finalist for this year’s G11 awards which will take place at the Park Lane Hilton, London in November.
The top third and bottom third of the glass has been protected with Enduro Shield Glass Coating, the middle section has not. Muddy water has then been poured over the glass.
In ancient times, windows would be covered with animal skins or fabrics to keep the elements at bay. It was only from the 12th century onwards that glass was used in windows.
AGC Technology Utilized in Roof ofWorld’s Only Permanently Covered Natural Turf StadiumTok yo, September 8, 2011 - AGC announced today that its high-performance fluoropolymer film“Fluon® ETFE Film” has been utilized to build the translucent polymer…
CSR announced on 1 September, 2011 a restructure of its Viridian glass business and an update on first-half trading conditions.
The ASTM F2912 - 11 Standard Specification for Glazing and Glazing Systems Subject to Airblast Loadings, was published August 11.
Wrightstyle Limited, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of advanced glass and steel glazing systems, has appointed Jimmy Chiu as Business Development Manager, north of England and Scotland.
Bent and Curved Glass was recently appointed to provide curved acoustic glass performance glazing for the dynamic new GPT Group head office fitout designed by Woods Bagot.
One of the UK’s leading steel glazing companies has warned the government not to make further cuts to infrastructure projects amid signs that the construction sector remains firmly in the grip of a workload gap that the private sector cannot fill.
GlasWeld in Bend, Ore., announced the appointment of GlasWeld Australia Pty. Ltd. as its exclusive distributor for all GlasWeld products in Australia.
The Australia-based waste management firm JR Richards & Son has opened a new glass reprocessing plant at its Tuncurry Material Recovery Facility in New South Wales (NSW).
VIRIDIAN’S NEW 2011 Architectural Glass Guide is now available. This new, 128-page edition of what is considered to be one of the most referenced tools for industry professionals using glass, replaces the 2007 edition.
A glass importing and supply company has been fined $190,000 after a man was crushed to death when large glass sheets weighing more than a tonne fell on him in southwestern Sydney.
A leading international supplier of steel glazing systems has called on the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA) to ensure that only glass fire protective systems that have been tested as one compatible unit should be accredited within…
An iconic new building in Cambridgeshire is underlining how world-class architecture and modern glazing systems can create buildings to breathe new life into areas of dereliction.
EnduroShield provides a glass scratch removal service to remove glass scratches, mineral deposits or soap scum build up from glass surfaces.
The Winmalee Eco Home in the Blue Mountains constructed by Blue Eco Homes in collaboration with local architect Ross Young has just won the 2010 MBA Awards Environmental Management Award.
Glass and glazing trends vary from country to country. In Europe, for example, double-glazed facades are quite common, while in Australia, glass railings and balustrades can be seen on many homes, condos and hotel projects.
A cared-for conservatory is more than just an extension it’s a valuable asset to any home. But all too often, tired and uncomfortable conservatory structures are leaving homeowners with redundant rooms and looking for somewhere else to relax.
 Frameless Glass Rooflights A brand new website has been launched to focus on the growing trend for all glass rooflights, frameless and skylights.
SUGAR and building products company CSR yesterday reported a net annual loss of $111.7 million as its poorly performing Viridian glass business continued to drag earnings down.
Glass roof lanterns manufacturer Reflex Glass is now starting to fabricate frameless glass roof lights and roof lanterns in their Leicester based factory.
 A British company that specialises in designing glazing systems to withstand terrorist attack has put video footage of a successful and groundbreaking test against a lorry bomb on YouTube.
Senior executives of iGlass will feature SPD technology at Form and Function 2010 being held April 22-24 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre in Sydney, Australia. Form and Function 2010 is considered Australia's premier event for the…