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Şişecam maintains steady performance amid global uncertainty

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Şişecam announced financial results for the first three months of 2025. In the three-month period, Şişecam’s consolidated net sales totalled EUR 1.5 billion. International sales – comprising the total of exports made from Türkey and sales from production facilities outside Türkey accounted for 63 percent of consolidated sales.

Şişecam

Şişecam experiences strong growth despite challenges

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The Turkish glass and chemicals group Şişecam can look back on a successful 2024. Despite global economic uncertainties, the company was able to increase its turnover and push ahead with strategic investments. Here are the latest company figures for 2024.

IFN Group expandsion

Lithuanian window manufacturer Roda secures IFN's supply chain in Northern Europe

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The IFN Group is taking over the Lithuanian window manufacturer Roda, thereby securing its supply chain in Scandinavia. But this is just the beginning: Find out how the ‘window network’ has big plans for growth.

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.

Stéphane Soudais, CEO of Forel North Europe GmbH.

Forel Expands in Northern Europe with a New Subsidiary

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The Italian machinery manufacturer Forel has established its own subsidiary, Forel North Europe GmbH, to strengthen its market position in Germany and Northern Europe. Leading the new branch is Stéphane Soudais, a well-known industry expert who will represent Forel in this key region.

Company anniversary

Şişecam looks back at 90 years of glass production in Turkey

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What began as a modest operation with just 400 employees focused on fulfilling Turkey’s essential glass needs has evolved into a global leader. Today, Şişecam operates 45 production facilities across four continents and employs over 24,000 staff worldwide. A short history.

Şişecam

Celebrating 89 years on the market

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Şişecam celebrates its 89th anniversary. Founded in Turkey in 1935 with 400 employees, the company has developed into a global corporation over the decades. With its innovative strength and advanced technologies, Şişecam is now one of the leading players in its market segments (glass and chemicals).

On 15 October 2024, Hawa Sliding Solutions AG acquired the internationally active Klein Group, which is based in Barcelona, Spain. With sliding and folding door systems as well as solutions for outdoor areas, Klein complements the Hawa portfolio in the areas of indoor and outdoor construction.
Fittings technology

Hawa takes over sliding door and window specialist Klein Ibérica

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Hawa Sliding Solutions AG recently acquired the Barcelona-based Klein Group, one of the world's leading suppliers of sliding solutions. The acquisition expands Hawa's portfolio and strengthens its global market position. The management team at Klein will be retained, as will the brands and locations. Here are the details.

Company news

Doering Glass is coming back

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As of 19 October 2024 it is official: Vandaglas GmbH becomes Doering Glass GmbH. The company has been operating successfully under new management since August 2024 and is now part of the family-run CSSP Holding. With locations in Berlin and Radeburg, Germany, Doering Glass strengthens its market presence and builds on the decades-long tradition of the Döring Glas brand.

George Wilson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quanex.
Acquisition

Quanex and Tyman join forces for the future of building products

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Quanex (including Edgetech) secures a leading position in the European market with the acquisition of Tyman (including Giesse, Schlegel). What are the strategic advantages of the merger for the company?

Visiting the new production hall (from left to right): Fred Carstens (LK Ammerland Economic Development Officer), Michael Rösner (Mayor of Westerstede), Michel Schüller (Semco), Karin Harms (LK Ammerland District Administrator), Hermann Schüller (Semco) and Bernhard Feldmann (Semco).
Company news

Semco doubles production capacity with new facility expansion

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Semco has significantly boosted its production capabilities with a new facility in Westerstede. This expansion enables the company to meet the growing demand for insulating glass while introducing innovative, eco-friendly technologies.

 Elmar Rastner, Swisspacer’s new Key Account Manager for Europe.
Appointments

Elmar Rastner now in charge of Swisspacer for Europe

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Elmar Rastner has taken over the newly created position of Head of Key Account Management for Europe at Swisspacer as of 1 June 2024. Here are the details.

 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.

Southeast Asia

Schmalz continues to expand and opens location in Vietnam

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With its new representative office in Vietnam, vacuum expert Schmalz offers its customers in the region of Southeast Asia short distances to the automation they need.

Dr Elisa Zanotti
Immmes

Expansion in all segments

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Immmes announces an important new addition to its sales team. As of June 2022, Dr Elisa Zanotti has been in charge of marketing and communication. But there have also been developments in other areas.