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Breaking news

Miika Äppelqvist appointed as new President and CEO of the Glaston Corporation

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The Board of Directors of the Glaston Corporation has today appointed Miika Äppelqvist as the new President and CEO of Glaston as of 1 June 2025.

Can Yücel, Member of the Board and new CEO of Şişecam.
Company news

Şişecam CEO resigns and is replaced by Can Yücel

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Glass producer Şişecam just announced that its CEO Görkem Elverici had suddenly resigned on April 30. A replacement has already been found: Can Yücel.

DGNB Study on CO₂ emissions in the construction sector

Renovation beats new construction: Modernization is the  climate-friendly choice

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Renovation is key to reducing CO₂ emissions in the construction sector – this is the conclusion of a new study by DGNB. The analysis shows that new buildings generate significantly higher emissions over their lifecycle. Here are the key findings to the study, along with the free download link.

Breaking news

Toni Laaksonen resigns as CEO of Glaston

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Glaston is looking for a new CEO, since Toni Laaksonen has very recently announced his intention to resign his position. Glaston is already hard at work finding a replacement.

Ahmet Kırman has steped down as Chairman and Executive Director effective July 1, 2024
Company news

Şişecam's Chairman Ahmet Kırman resigns

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Şişecam recently announced the resignation of Ahmet Kırman from his positions as Chairman and Executive Member of the Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024.

 Florian Temper has now joined the Managing Directors of vandaglas Eckelt as COO.
vandaglas Group

vandaglas Eckelt now under dual leadership

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Florian Temper joined the Managing Directors of vandaglas Eckelt as Chief Operating Officer (COO) on 1 May 2024. His main task there is to drive forward the technical development of the company. Here are the details.

 Toni Laaksonen will assume his new position at the latest at the end of September 2024.
Appointments

Toni Laaksonen has been appointed President and CEO of Glaston

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The Board of Directors of Glaston Corporation has appointed Toni Laaksonen as President and CEO. He will oversee a global business with about 1,000 employees active in more than 50 countries.

The interim CEO of Glaston, Antti Kaunonen.
Breaking news

CEO of Glaston resigns and Antti Kaunonen takes over

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Anders Dahlblom has submitted his resignation from his position as the CEO of Glaston Corporation for personal reasons. The Board will start the search for a new CEO immediately.

Francis Cholley has been CEO of Swisspacer for a year now.
Interview with Swisspacer CEO Francis Cholley

"We see ourselves with a strong market position"

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Francis Cholley has been Managing Director of Swisspacer since March 2022. After one with the company, he gives a positive assessment of the company's performance - and looks forward to the future with confidence. Sustainable products remain a key topic for the future.

Francis Cholley, new Managing Director at Swisspacer, together with Victoria Renz-Kiefel, ensures an orderly handover as well as continuation of the previous strategy.
Personnel:

Swisspacer under new management

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The management of spacer manufacturer Swisspacer has changed as of 1 March 2022. Victoria Renz-Kiefel has handed over the management to Francis Cholley and will take over as Director Systems and Solutions at Saint-Gobain Germany.