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From 19 September to 17 October, the European Commission gathered stakeholders’ feedback on the next steps of the New European Bauhaus (NEB).
How long do insulating glass units (IGUs) also known as sealed units truly maintain their thermal performance?
Challenging Glass 10 invites you to share your work. If you’re passionate about advancing glass research and innovation, we encourage you to submit an abstract by the extended deadline of 31 October 2025.
Vitro Architectural Glass, the largest glass manufacturer in North America, has announced that longtime employee Logan Tautkus-Berry has been appointed to Senior Technical Service Representative/Sustainability.

Emirates Float Glass partners with HORN Glass Industries AG to double production capacity and introduce Ultra Clear Low-Iron Glass.
FENZI merges cutting-edge automation with architectural adaptability through its certified warm-edge spacers—Butylver TPS and Thermoflex—delivering sustainability, efficiency, and creative potential to modern IGU production worldwide.
World´s Premium Technology Supplier HORN Glass Industries has recently launched a new 170 t/d end fired furnace for Sichuan Skyhorse Glass Co., Ltd at its new container glass factory in Shehong city, China.
HORN has successfully carried out the reconstruction of a regenerative end fired furnace at PGP Glass´ Kosamba factory in Fort Mumbai, India.
Şişecam, one of the world’s five largest producers in both glass packaging and flat glass, will participate in the 30th edition of the Eurasia Packaging Istanbul Fair this year.
GlassKote FGI secures AUD 1.2B to build two next-generation low-iron float glass plants, setting new global standards for innovation and sustainability.
Vitro introduces new resources on glass and embodied carbon, helping architects design greener, low-carbon projects.
On 9 October, Glass for Europe contributed to two Calls for Evidence on the future ‘Electrification Action Plan’ and ‘Heating and Cooling Strategy’.
VEKA Ibérica and Guardian Glass collaborate to help advance energy and environmental performance in window solutions in Iberia.
After the success of its previous plan (“Grow & Impact”), Saint-Gobain, the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, launches its new strategic plan, “Lead & Grow”.
Saint-Gobain Glass has been shortlisted for the IOM3 Sustainable Future Awards 2025, recognising its pioneering work in circular economy practices and low-carbon glass innovation.
First Glass Successfully Rolled from Experimental Furnace
Saint-Gobain Glass has been shortlisted in two categories of the prestigious G25 Awards, recognising its industry-leading commitment to sustainability and circularity in flat glass manufacturing and recovery.
Şişecam, the only company operating in all key areas of glass and leading player in the glass packaging participated in the Drinktec trade fair held in Munich, Germany, from September 15–19, 2025.
Şişecam participated in the RE+ fair, held in Las Vegas on September 8–11, 2025, presenting its latest products in building-integrated photovoltaics roof and façade solutions (BIPV).
Obeikan Glass and Chinese technology company Liaoning Zhongyuan signed an agreement to launch a second float glass line in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
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From September 9–11, 2025, Şişecam products were presented to industry professionals at Auto Glass Week in Nevada, USA, at the booth of Mygrant Glass, the company’s long-standing distributor.
NovaSklo signed an agreement with Pilkington Technology Management Limited (NSG Group), the global leader in glass manufacturing technologies.