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Clean surfaces are an important quality requirement in glass production.
Wandres glass cleaning system

Saint-Gobain Torgau: How the Tornado Channel ensures clean glass

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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.

Energy policy

Glass for Europe on electrification and emissions under the EU ETS

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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.

Grünblick residential tower

Glas Marte: Glass fall protection up to a height of 90 metres

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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.

Super Spacer

A bent-glass oculus for the Australian War Memorial

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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.

British Isles

Fenzi Group expands sales network in the UK and Ireland

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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.

The bird protection glass for 555 Broadway comes from arcon Glas.
Bird protection on Broadway

There is always magic in the air: 555 Broadway, Brooklyn, New York

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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.

Flat glass

Şişecam commissions new energy glass line

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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.

Trade fair

Vitrum 2025 in Milan “significantly exceeded expectations”

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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.

Impressions from the Vitrum 2025

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Matthias Rehberger from GW News was at the Vitrum 2025 in Milan to check out the latest innovations from the Italian trade fair. Click here to get exciting impressions

Poland

Bohamet and A+W Software partner up to digitise glass manufacturing

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A+W Software recently announced a strategic partnership with Bohamet S.A., a Polish manufacturer of glass for marine, architectural and security applications, with a strong presence in both domestic and international markets. Here are more details on the deal.

Laminated safety glass

Kuraray offers complete traceability for laminates

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Kuraray's Advanced Interlayer Solutions (AIS) division has announced that its new CertiPly blockchain-based technology will offer even greater security to all users of its SentryGlas ionoplast interlayers, according to the manufacturer, as it provides complete traceability for laminate applications.

AGC Glass Europe

Fineo vacuum insulating glass now with third-party verified EPD

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Fineo has become the first and only vacuum insulating glass with a third-party verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). Read here how the brand of AGC Glass Europe achieved the low value of 18.9 kg CO2 eq./m².

C.R. Laurence of Europe expands into Northern Europe

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C.R. Laurence (CRL) recently opened a new branch in Denmark. The company is now supplying customers in Scandinavia and the Baltic states from its new warehouse location in Kolding, southern Denmark. Here are the details.

Lisec / Litros

Schraml products now available under Lisec’s Litros brand

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The Lisec Group has just announced that the products of Schraml Glastechnik GmbH will from now on be marketed under the Litros brand. To find out more about what will change and what will remain the same, read here.

Architectural glass

NSG invests millions in new glass coating line in Poland

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NSG Group has just announced that Pilkington Polska Sp. z o.o., a member of NSG Group, is planning to install an advanced architectural glass coating line at its facility in Sandomierz, Poland. Read all about what that means here.

The new TLR 12 C PC from Lattuada.
Vitrum 2025

Fit for the future with grinding machines from Adelio Lattuada

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At Vitrum 2025, Adelio Lattuada will be presenting exciting new products from September 16 to 19, 2025, with which the Italian grinding machine specialist aims to set new standards. Find out here what you can see at the Lattuada stand.

glasspex and glasspro India

Double platform for opportunities in India: A rising market!

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With glasspex India and glasspro India, one of the world’s most dynamic glass markets is opening its doors to innovation, investment and networking. On 10 - 12 September 2025, the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai will become the meeting place for the international glass industry.

Schüco supports the implementation of needs-based fire and smoke protection solutions in buildings.
Schüco Fire Resist

How Schüco supports processors in fire protection

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Fire protection is an essential part of building safety. However, high requirements and regionally varying specifications make implementation complex. With Schüco Fire Resist, fire and smoke protection requirements can now be met safely and in accordance with standards. Here you can find out what Schüco Fire Resist has to offer and we present a new fire door.

The new Volvo Innovation Center in Torslanda.
H.B. Fuller | Kömmerling

Warm edge facade glass for Volvo in Sweden

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Volvo Cars' new innovation center in Torslanda near Gothenburg combines architectural design with climate-friendly construction. This also includes the facade glass from IGU manufacturer Glasgruppen, which is equipped with the Ködispace 4SG warm edge system from H.B. Fuller | Kömmerling.

Fineo

Wynendaele Castle: Vacuum glass in historic oak frames

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Preserving historical structures while also meeting modern energy efficiency requirements calls for customized solutions. Fineo vacuum glass was used in the renovation of Wynendaele Castle in West Flanders – a technology that convincingly combines heritage preservation and craftsmanship.

Glas Natter won the 2025 Project Competition in the Creative Projects category with its Kita unterm Regenbogen (Daycare Center Under the Rainbow).
Annual Isolar Conference in Portugal

Isolar Group: A great community in action

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At the end of June, members of the Isolar Group met in Chaves, Portugal, for the “Major Isolar Glass Conference 2025.” Host VitroChaves provided the ideal setting for professional exchange and exciting presentations. A highlight was the award ceremony for outstanding glass projects at this year's Isolar Object Competition.

Italy

Vitrum 2025: Focus on topics of the future

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From September 16 to 19, 153 international exhibitors will present new machines, systems, and supplier products for the flat glass industry at Vitrum 2025. Many new glass products will also be on display. The trade fair will be complemented by a comprehensive supporting program.

Bent glass

sedak multicurved: The new dimension of glass bending

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With „sedak multicurved“, sedak presents a world-first: 3D-bent, heat-strengthened glass – without molds, without compromise. This new technology enables complex geometries and opens up maximum design freedom for the architecture of tomorrow.

Company news

Saint-Gobain sells Brüggemann to Köster Group

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Saint-Gobain has signed an agreement to divest Brüggemann to Germany’s Köster Group. For more on what this means, click here!

The curved, green roof blends perfectly into the floodplain landscape.
Glas Natter / Isolar Group

Glass and wood – such a beautiful combination

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The “Kita Unterm Regenbogen” daycare center in Dingolfing is a prime example of child-friendly construction: the result is a building that combines expressive architecture with sustainable materials. In addition to regional wood from the city forest, functional special glass from Glas Natter, part of the Isolar Group, was used.