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Pilkington UK has launched Texture by Pilkington - a refreshed and reorganised range of patterned glass. Designed to meet the rising demand for privacy, light and decorative design, Textures is produced in the UK. See here for more details.
For more than 50 years, Glas Natter – a family-run company with a long tradition based in Regensburg, Germany – has maintained a close partnership with Lisec. Its recent investment in the innovative Lisec SRP-A system once again underscores their shared commitment to digitalisation and greater efficiency.
The next generation of Insio vacuum glass from Saint-Gobain is the world's first tempered vacuum insulating glass to receive CE marking. Here are the details.
Glass for Europe recently released a position paper calling on authorities to maintain continuity on how environmental characteristics under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) of 2024 are to be declared in the future. The scope of this initiative also covers other construction materials beyond the glass industry.
NovaSklo, part of the investment company EFI Group, today signed an Engagement Letter Agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to support the establishment of Ukraine’s first modern float glass production facility, helping address the country’s rapidly growing demand for glass products to support its reconstruction.
A former department store in Berlin Neukölln has been extensively revitalised and transformed into the creative cosmos ‘Kalle Neukölln’. In the newly designed facades, energy-efficient Saint-Gobain solar control glass ensures optimised daylight entry.
Saint-Gobain is implementing a planned change in leadership: Raimund Heinl, CEO of the German and Austrian organisation since January 2019, will hand over the reins to Christian Bako, most recently Vice President Marketing & Development of the Saint-Gobain Group, on 1 December 2025.
On 13 November 2025, the Supervisory Board of Pilkington Germany, part of the NSG Group, appointed Tobias Breil to the Executive Board. At the same time, Dr Christian Quenett, Head of Architectural Glass Europe at the NSG Group and member of the Executive Board of Pilkington Germany AG, was appointed Spokesman of the Executive Board.
The Grand Egyptian Museum near Cairo has officially opened close to the Great Pyramids. Housing and preserving approximately 100,000 artifacts of Egypt’s ancient treasures, it is recognised as the largest archaeological museum in the world. AGC Glass Europe has provided most of the glass for the project.
The campaign Renovate Europe – which Glass for Europe contributes to – recently organised Renovate Europe Day (REDay) in Copenhagen in the presence of the European Commissioner for Energy & Housing, Dan Jørgensen.
AGC Glass Europe's Clearsight anti-reflective glass reflects less than one percent of daylight thanks to a special coating. The glass is virtually invisible, providing excellent visibility without annoying reflections. More than 14,000 m² of Clearsight has been used in the observation deck of the One Vanderbilt skyscraper in New York (USA), as well as in the glass floor of the fully glazed exterior elevator.
A progressive reduction in glass sheet thickness introduces a series of production and processing challenges, particularly in grinding. Achieving precise and uniform edges without compromising the safety and strength of the material becomes essential. See here what solutions Lattuada have come up with.
Exhibitors wishing to take part in glasstec 2026 have until 30 November 2025 to secure the early-bird rate. From 20 to 23 October 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for the glass industry will once again bring together international companies, decision-makers and key players in Düsseldorf.
The Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona now boasts the world’s tallest church tower at 162.91 metres, after Gartner’s installation team mounted a 7.25-metre-tall component for the glass cross. This 17-metre-high structure, made of glass, steel, and ultra-high-performance concrete, features four arms spanning around 13.5 metres. Here are the details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
