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At GlassBuild America 2026, Booth #1945, Glaston is showcasing its full portfolio of automation solutions spanning tempering, lamination, insulating and mobility glass manufacturing, each built to help processors not just keep pace, but lead.
From October 20–23, 2026, A+W Software will be exhibiting in Hall 14, Booth E59, how processes in flat glass processing can be organized more easily and better integrated.
Saint-Gobain and AGC are joining forces to deploy a world-first, large-scale hybrid electric furnace at Saint-Gobain's Avilés plant in Spain, set to cut CO₂ emissions from flat glass production by around 50%.
At Glasstec 2026 in Düsseldorf, Lattuada will unveil its first fully automated robotic line for glass grinding, washing and handling, alongside a new generation of smart automation solutions for the industry.
Automation and AI are no longer optional in glass manufacturing. Discover how they reduce risk, improve decision-making, and help fabricators shift from reactive operations to proactive control.
As the glass and glazing industry evolves, the GGF is expanding its instructor-led training programme to help businesses build competence, confidence, and long-term success.
The Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced Clever Bean Accounting as its newest Member Benefit Partner, giving members access to specialist financial expertise designed specifically for businesses operating within the glazing, window, door and home improvement sector.
Over 20 years of partnership built on quality and reliability
The challenges facing the glass and glazing industry continue to evolve. From changing regulations and product safety reforms to energy efficiency targets and skills development, businesses are navigating an increasingly complex landscape.
Services developing positively in weak market environment, relative profitability holding up
Expanding capabilities for larger glass and demanding coatings
Saint-Gobain reported a return to growth across all Regions in the first half of 2026, with robust second-quarter momentum, an EBITDA margin of 15.4%, and continued progress on its "Lead & Grow" strategy.
Completion of the new $30 million testing center marks the latest major investment in the region, another milestone in the transformation of the Innovation Hub North America campus.
Lattuada North America has announced a new partnership with AllThings Glass, officially appointed as a partner for the promotion and resale of Lattuada products across key territories in the United States.
Glaston’s Half-year financial report 2026 to be published on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 8.30 a.m.
Glaston Corporation will publish its Half-year financial report for the period January 1–June 30, 2026 on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at around 8.30 a.m. Finnish time.
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is encouraging businesses across the glass and glazing industry to begin preparing for the next phase of construction product reform, following the publication of its new guidance on PAS 2000:2026.
Articles
Discover how Vacuum Insulated Glazing (VIG) is shaping the future of sustainable construction, combining outstanding thermal performance with innovative design solutions for residential, commercial, and heritage buildings.
This paper explores practical solutions to reduce the high energy consumption of air jet quenching in glass tempering, highlighting existing technologies and opportunities for more efficient and sustainable processing.
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.
