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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.
A former department store in Berlin Neukölln has been extensively revitalised and transformed into the creative cosmos ‘Kalle Neukölln’. In the newly designed facades, energy-efficient Saint-Gobain solar control glass ensures optimised daylight entry.
Saint-Gobain is implementing a planned change in leadership: Raimund Heinl, CEO of the German and Austrian organisation since January 2019, will hand over the reins to Christian Bako, most recently Vice President Marketing & Development of the Saint-Gobain Group, on 1 December 2025.
On 13 November 2025, the Supervisory Board of Pilkington Germany, part of the NSG Group, appointed Tobias Breil to the Executive Board. At the same time, Dr Christian Quenett, Head of Architectural Glass Europe at the NSG Group and member of the Executive Board of Pilkington Germany AG, was appointed Spokesman of the Executive Board.
The Grand Egyptian Museum near Cairo has officially opened close to the Great Pyramids. Housing and preserving approximately 100,000 artifacts of Egypt’s ancient treasures, it is recognised as the largest archaeological museum in the world. AGC Glass Europe has provided most of the glass for the project.
OMV Vismara, a company based in the region of Lombardy in Italy, has been manufacturing specialised machinery for flat glass processing for over 35 years. Specialising in drilling and milling, the company offers a wide range of both horizontal and vertical single and multi-head machines for processing flat glass used in various industries, including entire production lines.
Vehicle manufacturer Renault Trucks has now expanded its E-Tech T series with the E-Tech T 585 and E-Tech T 780 trucks. With a single charge, the E-Tech T 780 can now travel up to 600 km. Here are the details.
The campaign Renovate Europe – which Glass for Europe contributes to – recently organised Renovate Europe Day (REDay) in Copenhagen in the presence of the European Commissioner for Energy & Housing, Dan Jørgensen.
ConverLight from ChromoGenics opens up a new dimension of design freedom. The electrochromic glass combines energy efficiency with maximum flexibility in shape and design – from curved lines to unusual geometric structures. Find out how it works here.
The entire headquarters of the insurance company Helvetia in Basel, Switzerland is being reorganised. At the heart is a new office tower, which is an identical copy of an existing building from the 1950s. Special facade profiles based on existing Schüco models were used for the facades of both tower blocks, as well as for the connecting auditorium. Here are the details.
With GEWE Enthermal, Schollglas now offers vacuum insulating glass that achieves a thermal insulation performance of 0.3 W/m²K with a total thickness of 8 mm. According to Schollglas, this provides insulation comparable to a 10 cm thick brick wall – with significantly less material thickness.
Over almost eighty years, Australia-based Cooling Brothers, has gone from a modest workshop that produced glass signs to a giant within the sector, thanks to targeted investments and a future-oriented vision. Read more about what part Forel has to play in this.
AGC Glass Europe's Clearsight anti-reflective glass reflects less than one percent of daylight thanks to a special coating. The glass is virtually invisible, providing excellent visibility without annoying reflections. More than 14,000 m² of Clearsight has been used in the observation deck of the One Vanderbilt skyscraper in New York (USA), as well as in the glass floor of the fully glazed exterior elevator.
The former Made software solutions from the Lisec Group will now be marketed under the brand Litros and established as an independent product division called Litros Software. This move consolidates Lisec’s software expertise under a new brand umbrella.
A progressive reduction in glass sheet thickness introduces a series of production and processing challenges, particularly in grinding. Achieving precise and uniform edges without compromising the safety and strength of the material becomes essential. See here what solutions Lattuada have come up with.
Exhibitors wishing to take part in glasstec 2026 have until 30 November 2025 to secure the early-bird rate. From 20 to 23 October 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for the glass industry will once again bring together international companies, decision-makers and key players in Düsseldorf.
The Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona now boasts the world’s tallest church tower at 162.91 metres, after Gartner’s installation team mounted a 7.25-metre-tall component for the glass cross. This 17-metre-high structure, made of glass, steel, and ultra-high-performance concrete, features four arms spanning around 13.5 metres. Here are the details.
The Sanco Group has welcomed two new members – Vetreria Cappelletti & Roleri s.r.l. from Italy and Euroglass Sp. z o.o. from Poland – further expanding its presence across Europe.
With Vetrogard Attack RC2.21, Vetrotech has introduced an innovative safety glass for anti-panic doors that entirely eliminates the need for polycarbonate. Despite the absence of a plastic interlayer, the glass meets resistance class RC2 according to EN 1627/1630. It is lighter, thinner and brighter than conventional solutions – ideal for modern emergency exit and door systems.
With more than 6,800 trade visitors, around 200 exhibitors and a strong international presence, Vitrum 2025 closed its doors in September. The organisers are now turning their attention to the next edition, which will take place for the first time in November.
