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With the opening of a new office in Dubai, Kuraray is strengthening its presence in the Middle East and underlining its long-term commitment to innovation, customer proximity and sustainable solutions for the glass and façade industry. The new location will serve as a central hub for one of the world’s most dynamic construction and architectural markets.
The German Institute for Building Technology (DIBt) has granted Sunovation’s frameless PV façade element a general building authority approval, known as an abZ. The decision clears the way for much faster, permit-free BIPV façades in ventilated rainscreen (VHF) systems throughout Germany.
The Ineos Grenadier is a utility vehicle engineered specifically for professional construction trades people and craftsmen operating in demanding working environments. Designed with durability, functionality and long‑term reliability in mind, the vehicle is intended for daily use on construction sites, in rural areas and off paved roads.
The Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex on the Chinese island of Hainan serves as a proving ground for high-performance façades in tropical climate zones. Using façade glazing from NorthGlass in combination with the Ködispace 4SG warm edge system by H.B. Fuller | Kömmerling, the building combines long-term corrosion protection, high energy efficiency and architectural freedom – even under typhoon conditions.
With the installation of the world’s first insulating glass line designed for 8 × 3.3 m glass panes, Lisec equips Chongzheng Shengda Glass with a state-of-the-art system. The highly automated insulating glass line is designed for the production of insulating glass units with thermoplastic spacer (TPA) technology.
Effective 1 January 2026, Nicole Wilming will succeed Reto Cometta as Chief Executive Officer of Vetrotech Saint-Gobain. Cometta is retiring after a distinguished career. Wilming brings more than 25 years’ experience within Saint-Gobain, where she has served in various roles in Germany and France.
The Z2 office building on the campus of Ed. Züblin AG in Stuttgart has undergone a comprehensive, energy-efficient renovation. Over a construction period of 18 months, approximately 450 workspaces were created in an architecturally attractive environment. The building will be awarded the DGNB certificate in Platinum.
After being acquired by Forterro, Orgadata is taking the final step: the traditional name will disappear entirely from the market. From now on, all digital solutions for windows, doors, and façades will operate under the Forterro brand.
The Fenzi Group has been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal, an internationally recognized rating that acknowledges the company’s commitment to sustainability. The assessment highlights Fenzi’s performance in environmental responsibility, social practices, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
Merritt Gaunt has been appointed the new President and CEO of Guardian Industries, part of the Koch Group. In this role, he assumes leadership of Guardian Glass, one of the world’s largest glass manufacturers. He succeeds Ron Vaupel, who has held the position since 2014.
Stefan Frye has now taken on the dual leadership role within the German and European profile industry. As Managing Director of EPPA Deutschland e.V. and the RAL Gütegemeinschaft Kunststoff-Fensterprofilsysteme e.V. (GKFP), he brings extensive experience to strengthening cooperation, sustainability and strategic development across the sector.
Glass manufacturer AGC is withdrawing from the business of chemically strengthened specialty glass, thereby ending production of the Dragontrail series previously offered. The company has been manufacturing this glass since 2009, primarily marketing it as cover glass.
A glass atelier dating from the 1930s in Paris’s 11th arrondissement has undergone an energy and acoustic refurbishment without altering its existing structure. This was made possible through the use of vacuum insulating glass, which achieves the building-physics performance of modern glazing despite its minimal glass thickness. The details below.
As the year draws to a close, it is a good time to reflect. For most glass processors, 2025 will not have been the easiest year. Markets have been tough. But with the recently launched Uniglass ReLife, there’s an idea that could be changing the way the glass machinery market works. Click here for more details.
The Hegla Group, together with the shareholders and the Managing Director of RS Technology, has signed an agreement whereby all limited partnership shares will be acquired by Hegla.
Bavarian facade builder Gartner is currently installing a walkable glass cross on top of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Gartner's fitters have now attached the first horizontal arm.
Glass for Europe has launched a new website on the revised Construction Products Regulation, which provides a comprehensive overview of how the glass industry is affected. The site is now live. Click here for the link.
The RGNT is a striking mixed-use building in the centre of Stockholm. The curved glass facade units are made by Finiglas, using coated Saint-Gobain glass. The building envelope combines transparency, complex geometry and ambitious sustainability goals.
A+W Software recently announced the official release of A+W Order Entry AI – their first solution bringing artificial intelligence to their software. This is a step forward for glass industry professionals, offering enhanced efficiency and greater user autonomy. Here are the details.
With the online configurator easy Plan, CRL is expanding its range of services for anyone who wants to plan partition wall systems quickly and easily. Easy Plan enables intuitive, step-by-step configuration of complete glass partition wall systems, including the selection of profiles, glass thicknesses, door variants and fittings.
Pilkington UK has launched Texture by Pilkington - a refreshed and reorganised range of patterned glass. Designed to meet the rising demand for privacy, light and decorative design, Textures is produced in the UK. See here for more details.
Recognised with the German Design Award 2026, the PR60 glass roof with PV integration blends transparency with solar output. Ventilation, smoke extraction and insulation are integrated into a single system, making it suitable for complex modernisations and ambitious sustainability targets.
For more than 50 years, Glas Natter – a family-run company with a long tradition based in Regensburg, Germany – has maintained a close partnership with Lisec. Its recent investment in the innovative Lisec SRP-A system once again underscores their shared commitment to digitalisation and greater efficiency.
Walking through the production halls of Specialist Glass Products (SGP) in Huddersfield, it becomes immediately clear that this company does not simply produce glass here – it shapes, refines and transformes into something special. Founded in 2003, the family business has since grown from a small 3,000-square-foot workshop to become one of the UK's leading specialists in curved, laminated and complex processed architectural glass.
Mazzaroppi Engineering develops glass tempering systems that are designed to reduce energy consumption and power peaks. With its new M Efficiency 5.0 software, the company controls the power requirements of the furnaces and supports uniform heating of the glass panes. Find out how it works here.
The supporting programme of Fensterbau Frontale 2026 will allow trade fair visitors to delve deep into the topics that are driving the industry – from sustainable building concepts and digital solutions to new business models. Here is what you need to know.
The next generation of Insio vacuum glass from Saint-Gobain is the world's first tempered vacuum insulating glass to receive CE marking. Here are the details.
For over 40 years, Aliplast has been synonymous with innovative aluminium systems and well-designed solutions for facades, doors and conservatories. In this interview, Managing Director Xavier Van Sebroeck explains how the company is developing, what role sustainability plays and why the company's headquarters in Lokeren, Belgium are the key to its success.
The renovation of the listed Lavater school complex in Zurich shows how historical heritage and modern glass technology can be combined. High-performance insulating glass with a spacer from Swisspacer Ultimate was used in the renovated windows, creating added value in terms of monument protection.
Glass for Europe recently released a position paper calling on authorities to maintain continuity on how environmental characteristics under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) of 2024 are to be declared in the future. The scope of this initiative also covers other construction materials beyond the glass industry.
NovaSklo, part of the investment company EFI Group, today signed an Engagement Letter Agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to support the establishment of Ukraine’s first modern float glass production facility, helping address the country’s rapidly growing demand for glass products to support its reconstruction.
After more than 20 years of successful service, Klaus Wuchner, Managing Director of Sales & Marketing, will retire on 31 January 2026. Under his leadership, markilux has developed into one of the best-known brands in the industry. Since 1 November 2025, Ivo Scherkamp has been strengthening the management team at Schmitz-Werke as a partner and will lead the company together with Managing Director Torsten Honemann in future.
