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In principle, glass is infinitely recyclable. The new ‘AGC Recycle Glass’ service is designed to help close the loop more quickly.
AGC Recycle Glass

Flat glass recycling: AGC starts new collection service for used glass

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With ‘AGC Recycle Glass’, AGC Glass Europe is now launching a new service to strengthen flat glass recycling. The new company actively collects glass waste from processing plants and end-of-life insulating glass from refurbishment projects. The used glass is processed and remelted in the flat glass production process. To this end, AGC works with a network of transporters, recyclers, waste disposal companies and dismantling companies.

In the photo: (seated) Haitham Baba (Nokia) and Rafik Addaci (AGC) - (standing) Amr Youssef (Nokia), Ahmad Alshaer (Nokia) and Sinan Daqa (Nokia)
Collaboration

AGC and Nokia cooperate for glass telecom antennas

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AGC Glass Europe and Nokia have partnered for the middle East region to transform the way telecom service providers expand network coverage. Through this partnership, Nokia will integrate AGC’s WAVE by AGC glass antenna technology, delivering a seamless connectivity solution designed for modern urban environments.

AGC

Fineo is now the only vacuum insulation glass with CE marking

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Fineo by AGC is the first and only European manufacturer to receive the world's first voluntary CE marking for its vacuum insulation glass, making it much easier for planners, architects and building owners to use.

Happy faces at AGC and Rosi after the contract signing.
A revolution in glass recycling?

AGC Glass Europe and Rosi join forces for innovative recycling

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AGC Glass Europe and Rosi have announced a strategic partnership to promote a circular economy in the glass industry. This collaboration combines AGC's glass production expertise with Rosi's innovative recycling approach from the photovoltaic industry to establish sustainable and low-carbon production methods. Here are the details.

Fineo

Vacuum insulating glass to be available in larger formats

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In the run-up to glasstec, vacuum glass manufacturer Fineo, a subsidiary of AGC, is announcing that new, larger formats of vacuum insulating glass will be available from 2025. Here you can find out which sizes will then be possible.

André Leffler, Managing Director of TMP Fenster + Türen GmbH
Topic of the Week: Insulating glass

Why IG units with Low-Carbon glass are now standard for window producer TMP

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Since January 2024, TMP Fenster + Türen GmbH has been taking another important step towards improving its carbon footprint. By using a new CO2-reduced ‘Float Glass - Low-Carbon Glass (LC)’ from AGC Interpane, the window manufacturer is setting a new benchmark for sustainable construction. GW-News interviewee André Leffler, Managing Director of TMP, on this topic.

 The new LSG production line makes the AGC plant in Osterweddingen a fully integrated site.
AGC Osterweddingen plant

AGC starts new LSG production in eastern Germany

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AGC inaugurated a new LSG production facility in Osterweddingen at the end of April 2024. With an annual capacity of 5.5 million square metres, the LSG line will produce high-quality safety glass. The plant is scheduled to officially go into operation in June 2024. Here are the details.

The impressive design of the 190-metre office tower was penned by the architects of Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF).
AGC Interpane

Facade glass for The Scalpel in London

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A successful example of the integration of contemporary architecture in the City of London is 52 Lime Street, also known as "The Scalpel". The 190-metre office tower designed by the architects of Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) is an impressive building. The facade glass came from AGC Interpane.

No less than three new "Stopray" coatings now effectively protect façade glass from overheating in summer and allow plenty of daylight into the building.
AGC

New "Stopray" coatings for summer thermal insulation

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Climate change is leading to more frequent hot spells today, while at the same time demands for daylight transmission are increasing. In response, AGC Glass Europe has expanded its solar control glass range to include three new "Stopray" coatings that are highly selective, colour neutral and low reflective.

According to the developers, the new glass structures made of Fineo vacuum glass and Pyrobel fire-resistant glass achieve excellent radiation-physical values with thinner structures.
AGC Pyrobel

Thin fire-resistant glass using vacuum glass

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At BAU 2023, AGC Pyrobel focused on very slim fire-resistant glass structures with high light transmission and optimised thermal insulation. This is now possible thanks to the combination of Pyrobel with Fineo vacuum glass. Another topic was fire-resistant glass in XXL formats (Pyrobel-T) as well as delicate glass partitions without disturbing mullions.

Glass manufacturing

A ground-breaking development: AGC and Saint-Gobain are now partners in decarbonisation

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AGC and Saint-Gobain, two leading global flat glass manufacturers, have announced that they are collaborating on the development of a pioneering pilot flat glass line: The new line is designed to significantly reduce direct CO2 emissions from glass production. Here are the details.

AGC:

Carbon emissions-reduced glass now available

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AGC Glass Europe is now launching the distribution of its new float glass "Low-Carbon Planibel Clearlite" with a carbon footprint reduced by more than 40 per cent. This is the Group's response to the growing demand for more climate-friendly building materials and reduces the impact of its manufacturing processes on the road to carbon neutrality.

AGC's Stratophone sound insulating glass also protects against noise in partition walls. In addition, Stratophone carries the "Cradle to Cradle Silver" certificate. This allows architects and planners to demonstrate the sustainability of the glass.
Sound insulation glass

New AGC sound insulation glass for facades and glass walls

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AGC Glass Europe's new Stratophone sound insulating glass is multifunctional. The glass improves indoor comfort by protecting against noise pollution (Rw up to 53 dB) in residential and commercial buildings, while providing thermal insulation up to 0.5 W(m2K). Find out how the glass meets other important requirements here.

Investments:

AGC invests in new LSG production in Osterweddingen

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The market for LSG and laminated glass is on the rise: AGC Glass Europe is investing in the construction of a new LSG production facility in Osterweddingen, just south of Magdeburg, Germany. The investment is over 10 million euros. Here are the details.

AGC & EyeLights:

How can a new smart glass windscreen make driving safer?

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AGC and EyeLights have teamed up to develop an augmented reality (AR) windscreen that will enable safer driving in cars. Read about the possibilities offered by the combined windscreen and display technology.

At the inauguration of the new plant: Andrey Sanosyan (Vice Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region) and Marc Michielsen (Belgian ambassador to Russia) - both at the centre of the picture - together with AGC managers.
AGC Glass Europe:

New float glass line starts production

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The inauguration ceremony for the renovated AGC float glass line in Bor, Russia, took place recently. This float glass line had been shut down for cold repairs. Now the new float line has started production.

Planibel Clearvision  glass from AGC
AGC:

Planibel Clearvision now available in glass thicknesses from 3 to 19 mm

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With newly introduced thicknesses, AGC's Clearvision series now covers glass thicknesses from 3 to 19 mm, enabling design professionals and furniture manufacturers to work with even thicker, low-iron glass for larger furniture and building elements.

When it comes to glazing conservatories, it is important to choose the right glass. The conservatory manufacturer Vowisol offers a range of conservatory models with the appropriate insulating glass, as well as options for the hotel industry and historic buildings.
Glass knowledge:

What insulating glass is suitable for conservatories?

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Conservatories expand the living space, allow the "summer season" to be extended and act as an energy-saving climate buffer that is placed in front of the house. If you plan well, you will have to heat less: