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Announcing the Launch of A+W Order Entry AI powered by Mira
17 Dec
A Transformative Leap in Automated Order Management for the Glass Industry
Season's greetings and best wishes for 2026🎄🎅🎄
17 Dec
As the year draws to a close, we want to express our deepest thanks to each of you—our valued members, partners, readers, and friends for being such an essential part of the GlassOnWeb community in 2025. Your trust, engagement, and support continue to inspire everything we do.
HEGLA enters the field of wet machining and processing of glass
17 Dec
HEGLA is expanding its portfolio by entering the field of wet glass machining through the acquisition of RS technology, strengthening its capabilities in advanced glass processing and automation solutions.
2nd Glass Forum 2025: Advancing the Future of Glass Through Innovation, Standards & Collaboration
19 Dec
The 2nd Glass Forum 2025, themed “The Transparency Revolution”, the only professional event for glass & architecture in Greece, which was successfully held on October 31 – November 1 at the Athens Conservatoire.
Introducing Uniglass ReLife: Give proven glass machinery a second chance
19 Dec
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on business. We know for most glass processors, this has not been the easiest year.
BirdSmart® Bird Safe Glass by Vitro Named Product of the Year by Architectural Record
19 Dec
In its annual Products of the Year competition, Architectural Record selected BirdSmart® Bird Safe Glass by Vitro.
FTI 2026 World Congress: Call for Abstracts
18 Dec
The FTI Community is invited to submit abstracts for the 2026 World Congress, taking place in Pittsburgh, PA, from September 28 to October 2, 2026.
Business activity at architecture firms remains stagnant
17 Dec
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for November was 45.3, marking the 13th consecutive month of declining billings at architecture firms, and the 35th month of a score below 50 out of the last 38.
Registration Now Open for the 2026 FGIA Annual Conference, March 2-5
17 Dec
Registration is now open for the FGIA 2026 Annual Conference, taking place March 2-5 in Huntington Beach, CA, at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach.
Glass for Europe welcomes the adoption of the first ever European Affordable Housing Plan
16 Dec
On 16 December, the European Commission has adopted its Housing Package with the first ever European Affordable Housing Plan.
AIA Announces 2026 Board of Directors and Appointment of Public Directors
16 Dec
In addition to AIA members serving on the Board of Directors, AIA has appointed Victoria Salinas and Bob Jensen as the 2026 Public Directors.
Kuraray’s SentryGlas™ Projects Win Five Awards at Glass Magazine Awards 2025
15 Dec
Kuraray Co., Ltd. has announced that architectural projects featuring SentryGlas™ ionoplast interlayers received five awards at the 2025 Glass Magazine Awards.
Why Changing Your Software Isn’t a Risk - It’s a Growth Strategy | A+W Software
15 Dec
Changing software is an opportunity to show how the right partner, process, and mindset can turn uncertainty into lasting growth.
Apogee Architectural Metals affirms Wausau Windows as a core brand in its product portfolio
15 Dec
Apogee Architectural Metals has reaffirmed its Wausau Window and Wall Systems® brand remains a core part of its product portfolio that includes EFCO®, Tubelite®, Alumicor (Canada) and Linetec®.
Glaston Thermo Plastic Spacer TPS®PRO: Next‑Gen IG Manufacturing
12 Dec
Discover how the new Glaston TPS® PRO technology sets a new benchmark in insulating glass manufacturing.
FGIA 2026 Events, Locations Announced
11 Dec
FGIA has announced its full 2026 schedule of conferences and regional events, setting the stage for another year of industry networking, education, and collaboration.
Glass Futures Launches New Website and Unveils Renewed Vision, Mission, and Values
10 Dec
The new website reflects Glass Futures’ bold ambition: Where Ideas Become Industry.
Slavko Sehovac announced as general manager for Alumicor
10 Dec
Slavko Sehovac has been promoted to general manager for Alumicor, responsible for Canada-wide strategic operations.
British Glass announces leadership changes and strategic restructure
9 Dec
British Glass has announced significant changes to its leadership and operational structure as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthen the UK glass industry and its technical services.
Trade Fair Market Türkiye: Ozan Hünler Appointed New General Manager of Messe Düsseldorf’s Joint Venture
8 Dec
Hannover Messe Ankiros Fuarcılık A.Ş., a joint venture of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH and Deutsche Messe AG, has appointed Ozan Hünler as its new General Manager.
HIGHLIGHTS
NBS and Forel: automation and large-format glass in the East Japan factory
17 Dec
A forward-looking collaboration between NBS and Forel shows how automation and large-format glass production are redefining the future of industrial glass manufacturing in Japan.
LionGlass windows, windshields in development with Vitro Architectural Glass
17 Dec
Vitro Architectural Glass has signed a multi-year research agreement to scale up LionGlass, a new, patent-pending glass technology invented at Penn State, for use in flat glass applications across architectural and automotive markets.
NorthGlass Triturbo Fan Recognized by China MIIT for Energy Efficiency
16 Dec
NorthGlass has received renewed national recognition as its high-efficiency Triturbo Fan series is once again selected for China’s MIIT energy-saving equipment catalog.
Thermoseal Group looks ahead to 2026
12 Dec
Mark Hickox, Sales Director at Thermoseal Group, reflects on a transformative 2025 and shares how international growth is laying the foundations for a stronger, more efficient operation at home.
The most cost-effective solution for seaming rectangular glass? CMS aura!
12 Dec
CMS aura is the vertical dry seaming machine designed for those seeking efficiency, simplicity, and savings in the glass processing workflow.
Satinal challenges global competition with 2025 innovations
11 Dec
Satinal SpA, a leading Italian manufacturer of STRATO® EVA interlayers for safety glass lamination, has been making significant strategic moves in 2025 to reinforce its position as a key market player.
Glas Natter and LiSEC – A Partnership with Vision
10 Dec
Its recent investment in the innovative LiSEC SRP-A system underscores their shared commitment to digitalisation and greater efficiency.
Satinal do Brasil Sales Manager visits STRATO® EVA film production hub in Italy
9 Dec
Satinal reinforces global expertise with a technical visit from its South American Sales Manager to the STRATO® EVA production hub in Italy.
FEATURED NEWS
R.C.N. Solutions: 2025, a fast-paced year
17 Dec
2025 has been a defining year for R.C.N. Solutions, marked by innovation, flexibility, and customer-driven growth across all machine lines.
Registration Channel for Professional Visitors Opens for the 35th China Glass Show
16 Dec
Intelligent manufacturing empowers: glass industry ushers in new opportunities for high-quality development
Turomas and Grupo Tecnovidrio: Technology, Trust and a Shared Vision for the Future
9 Dec
TUROMAS supports Grupo Tecnovidrio's evolution with technology, commitment and a vision for the future.
GulfGuard announces plans for new float and coated glass lines
3 Dec
GulfGuard, a joint venture between Guardian Glass and the National Company for Glass Industries (ZOUJAJ), has announced its intention to develop a second float glass line and a second glass coater at its existing site in Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia.
Eastman and Sunny SmartLead Technologies Join Forces to Address ADAS Camera Transmitted Double Image Challenge
1 Dec
Eastman and Sunny SmartLead Technologies partner to tackle transmitted double image in ADAS cameras.