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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.
Founded in 2004 in Carei, Romania, OviBest has grown from a small workshop with just a few employees to a company of around 80 people. While the company began with PVC window production, today its main focus is on glass manufacturing, producing a wide range of IGUs, as well as tempered and laminated glass. To find out how Glaston’s Autopilot system supports them, click here.
The BE-AM 2025 Symposium at Formnext in Frankfurt will bring together international experts to present the latest advances in additive manufacturing for architecture and construction. Alongside the symposium, the BE-AM Exhibition will showcase innovative 3D-printed prototypes, furniture and building components from 18 to 21 November. For more details, click here.
From 19 September to 17 October of this year, the European Commission gathered stakeholders’ feedback on the next steps of the New European Bauhaus. Announced in 2020, this is a transdisciplinary initiative which aims at supporting several of the European Commission’s political priorities.
Lisec has been honored as one of Austria's best-managed companies. The “Austria's Best Managed Companies 2025” award, presented by Deloitte Austria, Raiffeisen Landesbank Niederösterreich-Wien, and the business magazine trend, recognizes excellent corporate management, sustainable strategies, and a strong corporate culture.
The system manufacturer from Bielefeld was honored with the German Sustainability Award 2026 in the “Construction Industry Companies” category. The jury recognized the company's commitment to climate protection, resource conservation, and the circular economy in the construction industry.
Realised by its own renewables subsidiary Wiegand Green Energy, the Wiegand Group’s production site in Großbreitenbach in central Germany now has a solar roof fitted with more than 18,000 solar modules generating around 7,000 megawatt hours of green energy. Here are more details.
Saint-Gobain uses a contactless glass cleaning system in its laminated safety glass production line in Torgau: The Tornado Channel removes release powder before the washing machine. Find out here how it reduces water consumption and maintenance costs and ensures greater energy efficiency.
Glass for Europe recently contributed to two Calls for Evidence: one on the future ‘Electrification Action Plan’ and the other on the ‘Heating and Cooling Strategy’. The Secretariat seized this opportunity to explain why the flat glass sector must be included in the list of sectors eligible to indirect costs compensation under the EU ETS. Read all the way for an explanation video with SG Bertrand Cazes.
Fensterbau Frontale will have a completely new look for its 2026 edition: “The trade fair. Windows. Doors. Facades” will become “Framing what's next.” What's behind this change? Answers can be found in an interview with the trade fair management and marketing team.
The 90 m high Grünblick residential tower in Vienna is a technically sophisticated project with an ingenious facade and customized glass railings and sliding systems from Glas Marte. Here are the details.
With their new office building in the German town of Donauwörth, Obel Architekten have created an ultra-modern working environment that also serves as an innovative living laboratory. Behind the striking louvre-blade facade, state-of-the-art ventilation technology from Schüco is installed. The systems are being tested and evaluated during operation. This project exemplifies how design, comfort and technical innovation can be combined convincingly. Here are the details.
When windows and doors are tested in accordance with the applicable standards, enormous forces act on the building components. The pressures generated during air permeability testing are high. The alternation between pressure and suction would be uncomfortably noticeable for people. See more on how Schösser und Beschläge Velbert in Germany are handling this.
For glass bending specialist Cricursa, complex projects have been part of its DNA for many years. Nevertheless, the curved glass petals, some of which were designed as insulating elements for the skylight in the underground entrance foyer of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, presented many challenges. Here are the details.
With its new extension in Ratingen, mobility service provider DKV Mobility has not only created a modern working environment for up to 500 employees, but has also made a statement for sustainable office architecture. The facade features large-format glass elements made from Cool-Lite SKN 165 solar control glass from Saint-Gobain Glass.
The Fenzi Group is continuing to expand its market presence in the UK and Ireland. Its subsidiary Thermoseal, a manufacturer and distributor of insulating glass components, has acquired the British commercial agency Solutions UK. This move strengthens the Group's sales network in the British Isles.
With its curved shape, The Henderson is a new architectural landmark in Hong Kong. Glas Trösch supplied special glass. Here are the details.
With international participation and high visitor interest, glasspex INDIA (8th edition) and glasspro INDIA (5th edition) came to a close in Mumbai recently. With 180 exhibitors from 19 countries and more than 8,200 trade visitors, the two events underlined their role as the central industry platform in India.
Guardian Glass has now launched Claria, an AI-powered assistant designed to help glass processors and planners navigate technical glass questions and assist with product selection. Claria provides quick answers, tailored recommendations, and guidance on complying with regional standards and regulations.
Founded in 1979, Riou Glass has become a European leader in glass processing. Its latest chapter: Riou Ocean Glass in Mauritius, equipped with Glaston technology to serve construction and security markets from Réunion to Eastern Africa and the Middle East.
The goal of the new Magura Bosch Parts & Services (MBPS) building in Nürtingen was to combine administration, service, and logistics under one roof. The two-story building complex sets high standards for sustainability across approximately 9,000 square meters. In addition to a flat roof used to generate solar power, skylights from Velux Commercial also make an important contribution.
Saint-Gobain Glass and LuxWall are entering into a strategic partnership to launch Insio, the next generation of vacuum glazing, in Europe. The integration of LuxWall's transparent insulation technology makes glass a highly efficient solution for energy-efficient building envelopes.
Danish window manufacturer Dovista (including Weru, Egokiefer, 4B) has officially completed its acquisition of French competitor Tryba. The deal gives Dovista access to Europe's second-largest renovation market and expands its portfolio to 13 independent brands.
In the heart of Brooklyn, the 555 Broadway building makes a strong architectural statement. The striking new building combines contemporary design with functional sustainability. Bird protection was particularly important to the builders, which was implemented with Ornilux mikado A71.
Change at the top of the established German BIPV manufacturer Sunovation. Long-standing managing director Heribert Ley hands over the reins to Sebastian Clausmeier. More details here.
Şişecam has officially commissioned its new energy glass production line in Tarsus in southern Turkey. This investment of 200 million euros is intended to meet the rising demand for glass in the solar energy industry.
Vitrum 2025 (September 16–19) attracted many visitors to Milan/Rho, who gathered information about the latest machines, systems, and supplier products, as well as glass innovations, from over 200 exhibitors. The focus of the trade fair was on automation, energy efficiency, and sustainability. GW News editor Matthias Rehberger was also there to get a first-hand look at the most important trends for readers. Here is an overview of the highlights.
The Swiss manufacturer will be presenting a new version of its premium spacer from Swisspacer, Swisspacer Ultimate, in September 2025: Swisspacer Ultimate | Nyxé. The product features a completely black design and is made from 33% recycled materials. Here are the details.
Danish architect Lotte Elkiær designed a U-shaped villa in Villshärad where cedar wood meets a spectacular folding glass wall from Solarlux. The light-filled orangery connects the spaces, offering seamless transitions from cosy winter nights to open-air summer days.
Flachglas in Germany has just completed a second laminating line upgrade at its Wernberg facility with Glaston's ProL featuring patented Convection Control. This follows on last year's upgrade of a glass lamination line with ProL, which delivered significant improvements in energy consumption, product quality and ease of use.
