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The Winlet 350 TH telehandler attachment – the glazing robot that leaves the competition far behind on the ground – has wowed visitors to the Executive Hire Show.
The demand for CNC work has increased over the last few years. Customers are now asking for glass in more bespoke shapes and larger sizes that both need to be processed using our CNC machines. Over the xmas break we have added a new Intermac to our…
In a Facade XS solution, self-hoisting gondolas use the XSClimber – an electrical self-reeving traction hoist, designed and manufactured by XSPlatforms to take any gondola to the desired height safely and without any noise.
A ground-breaking counterbalance floor crane developed according to specifications drawn up by Hird is on its way to the UK.
Glass installers at the landmark Battersea Power station development site are winning health and safety plaudits for their use of a Winlet glazing robot on hire from Hird.
Leading international building envelope and major façade specialist the Lakesmere Group has announced a structured management buy-out (MBO) of the company by its executive management team.
Onyx Solar and Tesla were selected by the prestigious Popular Science magazine as one of the best technologies of 2015 in the field of energy worldwide    Onyx Solar created the first transparent glass that can generate free and clean electricity…
More than six hundred exhibitors, hundreds of new products, new products on the market, a series of substantive meetings, gems of design of construction materials manufacturers, meetings with world-renowned architects, master demonstrations and…
The Carlyle Group Enters Into Exclusive Discussions with Astorg To Acquire A Majority Stake In Saverglass, a High-End Producer Of Bottles And Carafes For The Premium Spirit, Fine Wine And Perfume Markets    Global alternative asset manager, The…
International trade is at the heart of economic performance, especially for the glass processing industry.
The Executive Committee of The All India Glass Manufacturers' Federation (AIGMF)* met at Jaipur Marriott Hotel.   An interactive session with Honb’le Minister of Industry, Mr.
The market for electrochromic glass is expected to have a strong trajectory. According to third-party researcher n-tech, by 2020 the electrochromic glass market should reach $3 billion in revenue and will keep growing to over $4 billion by 2023.
JELD-WEN, the world’s largest manufacturer of windows and doors, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire TREND Windows & Doors, a leading manufacturer and supplier of windows and doors in Australia.
Vitrum 2015 reconfirmed its international reach and its great value to exhibitors and visitors alike, all features that continue to make it one of the leading industry events.
Following is a brief preview of the Glass Industry Event for the Caucasus and Caspian Sea Region.   1-2 March 2016 is approaching and Baku Glass 2016 is ready to welcome professional visitors interested in doing business and discussing the latest…
Bombay Distillery; Ryerson Student Centre; and Guys Tower take the accolades   The winners of FAÇADES2015 the second competition of the Society of Façade Engineering, have been announced with the quality of entries overall as well as the winners…
Bürkle sells the first Ypsator 2022-4S Lamination Line for Glass-Glass crystalline modules, manufactured at Bürkle Freudenstadt, to a premium customer in Europe.
The quality standards of the Ambience range from TuffX has once again inspired consumer investment.  In one specific extension project the Ambi Neutral product option was selected due to the thermal properties it offered as well as the striking…
Switchable smart glass has rapidly gained popularity in recent years, and has been incorporated into well-known residential and commercial projects.
The Dubai Frame is the most impressive building in the city, rising 150 meters by 105 of width, and with a rectangular shape right in the middle of Zabeel Park in Dubai   Onyx Solar has participated in this project with a 1200 m2 facade integration…
In the spirit of the recently-announced slate of tinted whites as “color of the year” for 2016*, Bendheim introduces a new collection of delicate off-white back-painted architectural glass.
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) today announced two executive appointments.    Hervé Tiberghien, senior director, global human resources, will become vice president, human resources, effective Feb. 28 and report to PPG President and CEO Michael McGarry.
Hird’s unique fin lifter has been demonstrating its capabilities in a project to vacuum lift large sections of structural glass at an office block refurbishment project in the City of London.