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Coming on the heels of reinforcements for wall products, Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics (SGTF) is now proud to offer glass fiber mesh to level floors.
Show Name Glass World Exhibition 2007 Show Date 14 - 17 June 2007 Show Venue International Cairo Fair Ground Hall No. 2,3,4 Middle East strategic location and the very special strategic location for Egypt in the heart of the Middle East, as well as…
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain announces the conversion, at a ratio of four new shares for one bond, of 99.42% of the 4,380,953 “OCEANE” bonds (bonds convertible into new shares and/or exchangeable for existing shares of Compagnie de Saint-Gobain, ISIN…
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48019) has announced the addition of Global Market Review of Automotive Glazing Systems - Forecasts to 2012 to their offering.
CertainTeed Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of gypsum wall board and ceiling tiles to its CertainTeed(R)-branded line of interior and exterior building products.
George Rode fixes cars, and now he's trying to do his part to get a few extra miles out of Mother Earth. Rode is preparing to install solar photovoltaic electric systems on the roofs of his two Eugene auto repair shops, Euro-Asian Automotive…
The global outlook series on Glass Packaging provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings.
Sika Corporation will hold an invitation only luncheon, hosted by Thomas Hasler, Senior Vice President, Automotive Division to present "Sika Innovations 2007" to key automotive customers during the North American International Auto Show…
Guardian Industries' flush-mount sliding rear window for pickup trucks recently captured the Most Innovative Use of Plastics award in the Performance and Customization category at the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Division…
Novus Glass explains how repairing your damaged windshield is better than replacing it. Generally, we associate automobile safety with seat belts, air bags, brakes and other things of the sort.
ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a national damaged vehicle repair company, announced today the appointment of William “Glenn” Durham as Vice President of its Minnesota market.
Thailand and the Philippines agreed to work together in assessing the protective measures imposed on Thai-made glasses, a development that could possibly result in the removal of safeguards on those products.
A monopoly period for carmakers on visible spare parts would ‘destroy’ independent parts producers, according to ECAR (European Campaign for the Freedom of the Automotive Parts and Repair Market).
The Commerce Commission has cleared Owens Corning to acquire from Compagnie de Saint-Gobain the glass fibre reinforcement assets of its Saint-Gobain Vetrotex division, insofar as the acquisition would affect any market in New Zealand.
Bloomberg.com reported that Asahi Glass Co., the world's third- largest maker of glass, cut its full-year profit forecast by almost half and booked 75 billion yen ($633 million) in writedowns as surging costs exacerbate shrinking demand.
Effective December 11, 2006, Diamond Glass Companies, Inc. has announced the following personnel changes within the organization: - Ken Levine has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer. - Bill Cogswell has returned to the company and assumed…
Motorists who have had their windshields chipped by loose gravel on Highway 18 can submit claims through a new government office in North Cowichan.
The strong growth in automobile production and the boom in the construction business have acted as a demand driver for the glass segment.
The Glass Processing Group, which belongs to Kyro's main business area, Glaston  Technologies, will be consolidated into one company.
Forbes.com reported that French glass and engineering group Compagnie de Saint-Gobain said it plans to shut its iron pipe manufacturing operation in the UK in April 2007 with the possible loss of 220 jobs.
Photovoltaic panels produced by the new joint venture company AVANCIS will use an innovative film coating and glass processing technology.
Saint-Gobain Vetrotex participated in a seminar targeting Chinese car manufacturers, car parts manufacturers, and university professors to promote the use of SMC/BMC (SMC: Sheet Moulding Compound and BMC: Bulk Moulding Compound) composites in…
During the International Boat Show held in Genoa, Italy in early October, Saint-Gobain Vetrotex presented new products used with RTM or RTM Light processes for composite boat building: UNICONFORM® and MAXFLOW®.
The Certified Installer for Paris area, “La Française du Verre”, has been chosen for the new advertisement campaign of Volvo.