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glasstec 2024

Practical cases of digital and AI tools already in use today

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Digital technologies will be one hot topic at this year’s glasstec. Artificial Intelligence plays a prominent role here and is already used at various stages of the (glass) industry. See here some practical examples and also what you can look forward to in Düsseldorf from October 22 to 25.

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Saint-Gobain

Dynamic solar control and fire protection for the Alto Pont-Rouge in Geneva

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Saint-Gobain's glass specialists developed a unique combination of SageGlass switchable solar control glass and Contraflam fire-resistant glass from Vetrotech for the facade glass of the Alto Pont-Rouge commercial and office building in Geneva.

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Saint-Gobain glass for the "Redmolen" in Copenhagen

Optimum use of daylight and magnificent views

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The construction of the "Redmolen" building in Copenhagen harbour was preceded by a variety of daylight analyses. The result: a 12,000 m² unitised façade whose inclination filters the daylight as required in order to achieve optimum daylight utilisation. The facade glasses used were Cool-Lite SKN 176 and Eclaz from Saint-Gobain.

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Saint-Gobain

Christian Bako is appointed Vice-President of Marketing & Development

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In his new Position Christian Bako joins the Executive Committee of Saint-Gobain. He replaces Cordula Gudduschat who becomes General Manager of Isover and Rigips Germany.

© Fernando Guerra FG+SG
Requirements for high-security glass

Glass from Vetrotech optimised for safety

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Safety and high-security glass is available in a wide variety of structures. However, it is not only the structure of the multi-layer composite of these glasses that is important, but the focus must always be on the overall system. Here you can find out why.

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Turnover figures

Saint-Gobain generates record results for Q1 and Q2 of 2023

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The Saint-Gobain Group continues to outperform its markets thanks to its strategic positioning focused on energy efficiency and decarbonisation, and to the strength of its local organisation by country, which enables the company to offer comprehensive solutions. Here are the latest figures.

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Sustainable glass for low-carbon facades

Minimised carbon footprint - Saint-Gobain and Hydro join forces

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Saint-Gobain Glass and Hydro Buidling Systems are now joining forces to drive decarbonisation and support the construction industry in realising sustainable facades in the sense of a true circular economy with low-carbon glass and up to 100 per cent recycled aluminium profiles. Here are the details.

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Sustainable production

Saint-Gobain first to produce flat glass using hydrogen

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Saint-Gobain is the first glass manufacturer in the world to use more than 30% hydrogen in energy (60% in volume) in the production of flat glass as part of R&D trials.

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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.

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Saint-Gobain Glass Germany

Stephan Kranz leaving Saint-Gobain Glass as Chairman

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Stephan Kranz, Chairman of the Management Board of Saint-Gobain Glass Deutschland GmbH, is leaving the Saint-Gobain Group. His successor will be Pascal Decker, who will take over the post on 01 February 2023. Here are the details.

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Saint-Gobain Glass

Extra-light insulating glass and extra-white shower glass

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Saint-Gobain recently launched a range of new glasses, which were presented at glasstec 2022 in Düsseldorf in September. They included an extra-light insulating glass with good sun shading and an extra-white glass for the bathroom. Here are the details:

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Vetrotech fire-resistant glass for ETH's NEST research building

Fire-resistant glass can be really special

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The HiLo structure on the roof of the NEST building at ETH Zurich in Dübendorf shows how to get by with very few building materials: the lightweight construction impresses with its innovative design and self-learning building technology. Precisely manufactured fire protection glass provides the necessary safety.

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Glass facades

New Saint-Gobain bird protection glass

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Hundreds of millions of birds die every year in Europe as a result of impact with glass facades and windows. Responsible building with glass therefore always means taking bird protection into account at the planning stage. With the 4BIRD series, Saint-Gobain Glass makes glass bird protection possible in many variations.

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Building-integrated PV

Saint-Gobain invests in Megasol for solar facades

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Saint-Gobain extends its range of sustainable solutions for facades in Europe by investing in building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV).

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glasstec 2022

Saint-Gobain: Sustainable production with lower CO2 emissions

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At Saint-Gobain, the focus is on energy saving and CO2 reduction: in glass manufacturing and production, but also in insulating glass itself. Read how the company is tackling these functions together with its partners and customers.

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Webcast

Saint-Gobain: How far can the glass industry decarbonise?

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Decarbonisation is a hot topic these days. And that has been made even more critical due to the energy crisis that we are in the middle of. In this upcoming webcast, Saint-Gobain will be presenting a solution:

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Warm-edge spacers:

Swisspacer for Varso Place in Warsaw

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Varso Place is a new building complex in the centre of Warsaw, crowned by Varso Tower, the tallest tower in the EU. Energy efficiency in the high-rise office building is ensured, among other ways, by Swisspacer Ultimate warm-edge spacers and glass from Saint-Gobain.

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Saint-Gobain Glass:

One week of carbon-free glass production

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Glass manufacturer Saint-Gobain Glass is the first company in the world to produce flat glass carbon-free. Here you can find out how this was achieved.

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Glasstec 2022:

How is a float glass production without natural gas possible?

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It is not just advancing climate change and the need to reach carbon neutrality by 2045 but also our current dependency on fossil fuel imports that make it clear there is no alternative to switching to renewable energies and new technologies. How can and will that work?

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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.

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SageGlass:

Smart glass for massive office development in India

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What will employees demand from post-pandemic workplaces? Here is a glimpse into how electrochromic smart glass is shaping the office of the future.

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Saint-Gobaim:

Eclaz One glass for the Nivy Tower in Bratislava

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The Nivy Tower in Bratislava is outstanding: the tower is the tallest building in the city. It is also the first building in Slovakia to be awarded the BREEAM sustainability certificate and to meet the WELL Building Standard. Here you can find out why specially coated glass from Saint-Gobain was used in its glass facade.