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Topic of the Week: Interlayers

Revolutionising safety and security in laminated glass for 25 years

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In 25 years of business, SentryGlas has transformed the laminated glass industry with its robust interlayer, providing safety and security. From automotive windshields to hurricane-resistant windows, find out here how SentryGlas has made a lasting impact on safety glazing.

 Christoph Troska, Head of Global New Market Development Kuraray, AIS Division.
25 years of SentryGlas

Interview: "Product sustainability is becoming increasingly important"

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In connection with our recent article on the 25th anniversary of SentryGlas and how their ionoplast film interlayer for LSG, we also sat down with Christoph Troska of SentryGlas to look back – as well as ahead to the future:

Kuraray

SentryGlas celebrates 25th years of making glass panes stronger

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A success story: over a quarter of a century ago, in 1998, the SentryGlas ionoplast film was launched on the market for the first time and has had a significant impact on structural glass construction with its increased load-bearing capacity, making new types of construction possible.

Trademarks

Kuraray clarifies branding of SentryGlas Ionoplast interlayers

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Protecting one's trademarks is elementary for any market player, be it manufacturer, distributor or converter. Kuraray wants to clear up some confusion in the industry regarding the SentryGlas ionoplast interlayer brand. Here are the details.

NorthGlass:

Record-breaking XXL laminated glass pane

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NorthGlass has broken its own records by creating a 23-metre laminated glass pane. The PMU (performance test unit) consists of 12 millimetre ultra-clear tempered glass with 6-layer Sentryglas laminations.

Unobstructed sight lines had to be balanced with safety and security.
SentryGlas:

A safe football stadium with clear views of the pitch

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Sporting venues are all about an unobstructed view of the playing field, while maintaining safety, of course. SentryGlas has what it takes.

Pilkington:

Structural glazing where ex-Beatle used to go to school

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The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) has created a new performance space by enclosing an outdoor courtyard using a large, structurally glazed rooflight.

Kuraray continues to invest in the existing Czech production site in Holešov. The installation is expected to take place in February 2021, with sales of these rolls scheduled to start in the third quarter of 2021.
Trosifol:

Investing in a stronger future in Czechia

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Kuraray is continuing to invest in its Czech production site at Holešov. Production will be set up with an eye to the future and long-term developments.

Reminiscent of a honey comb and inspired by a step well in India, The Vessel was awarded a major prize at last year's World Architecture Festival in Amsterdam.

The Vessel: Architectural jungle gym made of glass

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The Vessel is an iconic structure and landmark built as part of the Hudson Yards redevelopment project in Manhattan, New York.