Europe
News
From 24 to 27 March 2026, Nuremberg once again became the heart of the international window, door, façade and woodworking trade.
Satinal SpA has officially announced the reconfirmation of its 100% Made in Italy Certification for the STRATO® EVA interlayers product range, a prestigious accreditation that remains a cornerstone of the company’s identity.
Meet Glaston at China Glass 2026, Hall N1, Stand #300
Glaston has entered into a cooperation with Leadus, a specialist in vacuum insulating glass (VIG) technology, to further develop advanced glass manufacturing solutions.
On 31 March, Glass for Europe visited the offices of Edgetech in Heinsberg, Germany, as part of its ongoing efforts to deepen industry knowledge and collaboration.
Elke Harreiß is handing over the baton to Heike Slotta for FENSTERBAU FRONTALE and to Benedikt Weyerer for Chillventa. Both will be responsible for the strategic direction and conceptual development of their respective events going forward.
When a business with nearly 250 years of heritage chooses where to invest its time and voice, it’s never a decision taken lightly.
Glaston Corporation’s Annual Review 2025 has today been published in Finnish and English on the company’s internet pages at www.glaston.net.
Amid proposed reforms to the apprenticeship system, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has stepped up its engagement with government to safeguard the competence framework underpinning safe construction practices.
This video presents the Glaston ULTRA insulating glass line, a unique line configuration, and Glaston's special process sequence that enables the processing of center glass as thin as 0.5 mm in triple insulating glass units.
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has been intensifying its efforts to champion high-quality apprenticeships and promote the glass and glazing industry as a credible, long-term career pathway.
A great example of industry collaboration, Glass and Glazing Federation’s Industry Connect 2026 brought professionals together for insight, networking, and a shared vision for the future.
More than a trade show, China Glass 2026 will help define the future direction of the global glass industry.
GGF President Mike Butterick has issued a clear warning to the glass and glazing sector on the business-critical impact of regulation and the need to adapt fast to an era of unprecedented change.
HEGLA’s IG2Pieces system has been nominated for the prestigious Fensterbau Innovation Award, highlighting its contribution to advancing circular solutions in the glass industry.
Japan’s first demonstration project for circular recycling of window glass from home renovation by Sekisui House, Daiei Kankyo and AGC
Articles
This paper presents the challenges of combining borosilicate and soda-lime glasses in the windshield solution.
Ultra-thin center glass is redefining what’s possible for insulating glass units—delivering lighter, thinner, and more energy-efficient glazing solutions for modern buildings.
Scaling glass production demands smarter planning — and a Digital Twin approach enables manufacturers to test, optimise and visualise factory changes virtually before investing on the shopfloor.
Reducing energy consumption in glass tempering is no longer optional — and new cooling innovations are making it achievable.
Latest on Glastory by Robert Jenks: Improving your performance for a lifetime - Smart strategies for glass processing line success (Part 2/2)
Smart glass, simplified. Meet OSSE, Organic Semiconductor Materials for Sustainable Electronics, from the University of Turku.
In Part 1 of the new Glastory blog series, the article explores how production uptime becomes a competitive advantage and which strategies help keep operations smooth and businesses strong.
In this seventh episode, we’re exploring how dynamic mixing enhances sealing quality and speed.
At Step Change 2025, ReViSalt demonstrated how its innovations are reshaping the future of glass strengthening.
In this sixth episode, the focus is on how to assemble and gas-fill IG units synchronously.
Fresh from Step Change 2025, Lithium Designers GmbH, the Frankfurt-based innovators transforming façade planning through parametric design and 3D-printed nodes, shared their insights on how technology is reshaping the future of architectural design.
At Step Change 2025, in connection with Glass Performance Days 2025, eLstar Dynamics wowed us with their smart glass tech that dynamically shifts from ultra-dark (0.1% transparency!) to crystal clear (up to 70%).
