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There are two types of heat-treated glass, Heat-Strengthened and Fully Heat Tempered. Both of these rocesses have specification requirements, tolerances, and testing procedures which are defined by ASTM International document C-1048-04.
Engineers have created a new material with an unusual chemical structure that makes it incredibly hard and yet elastic.
Delclaux becomes managing director of newly rebranded division and Lorea appointed to head up sales management; The goal is to turn the division of Guardian Industries into the benchmark in glass repair services for homeowners and business customers…
CHILDGARD is laminated safety glass constructed using of an arrangement of proprietary transparent materials. CHILDGARD is designed to withstand extensive physical attack in a forced entry scenario, ultimately resisting entry until law enforcement…
Traditionally, glass is used to create a barrier to protect its encased environment. However, selecting the wrong glass can affect the overall visual performance by resulting in unwanted glare and reflection, while at the same time reducing light…
Etienne Schneider, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy and Foreign Trade of Luxembourg, joined Guardian leadership for the formal opening of the company’s new European Headquarters in Bertrange, Luxembourg on 23 March 2016.
Zamek Culture Centre chooses SunGuard SuperNeutral 62/34 – Schools, kindergartens and educational centres are unique facilities.
Independent manufacturer’s new Plymouth plant will help expand the reach of Guardian SunGuard® glass
Manual Handling has long been a pressing health and safety issue present within the glazing industry. Recent stories publicised by various news sources have highlighted the need for a consistent approach to training within the industry.
The Okraglak department store in Poznan, the Plac Unii City Shopping Centre and Q22 office building in Warsaw, are historical structures that successfully blend into the surrounding modern architecture.
Here's an explanation of how bent and laminated glass is made, courtesy of Standard Bent Glass in East Butler, PA. First, large sheets of glass are scored into a range of end-use sizes.
Guardian Industries UK Ltd. (Guardian) has earned the coveted BES 6001 accreditation for its responsible sourcing of materials.
St. Charles Cancer Center Wins Several Architectural Awards - A Guardian SunGuard® project is racking up the awards, thanks to the collaborative design of ZGF Architects LLP.
The National Glass Association (NGA) and Glass Magazine, the official magazine of NGA, are pleased to announce the launch of WorldofGlassMap.com , a new interactive website that allows users to search globally for float glass manufacturing companies…
A survey of the main window installation businesses in Spain indicates that end users most desire features such as control of solar radiation, acoustic insulation, transparency and luminosity. Thermal insulation is the main concern for consumers…
Coventry, UK - Vetrotech Saint-Gobain - the world's leading manufacturer of fire resistant glass - is pleased to announce the launch of a new on-going training initiative – Vetrotech Academy – which will provide a learning platform for all…
Global tempered glass market is expected to reach USD 54.31 billion by 2022. Growing automobile demand on account of rising disposable income is expected to be the major driver for tempered glass market growth.
When the Centraal Museum in Utrecht, the Netherlands staged “Pleasure & Piety,” a unique exhibition of works by Joachim Wtewael, Guardian Clarity™ anti-reflective glass was selected to provide the perfect solution in terms of protection, low…
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UBC’s Kenneth Chau holds a glass sample used in his latest research, which proved that putting thin layers of metal over glass increases light transmission. Imagine if the picture window in your living room could double as a giant thermostat or…
Guardian Building Products (GBP) announces the opening of its newest building products distribution center, now serving Belcamp, Maryland and its surrounding metros.
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Technically advanced glass for building façades and windows is now finding its place in Czech and Slovak commercial construction.