Choice of glass could save a third of energy – report
UK buildings could cut nearly a third of their energy consumption by 2030 by choosing the right types of glass, according to the latest research commissioned by Glass for Europe, and as more than...
TuffX grows again with £500K site addition
TuffX is planning further growth with the purchase of a an adjoining unit at its Knowsley premises in addition to an ongoing 30,000ft2 extension that is due to be completed by the end of...
£54m sustainable glass excellence centre goes to planners
A proposed £54million Global Centre of Excellence for glass research has taken a step nearer to becoming reality with the submission of a formal planning application for the 160,000 sqft St Helens site.
The Centre...
Premier gains 1297/2
IGU manufacturer Premier DGU has achieved a pass in BS EN 1279 Part 2 testing with Super Spacer Heritage from Edgetech.
Director Barry Clarke said of the achievement: “It’s a testament to the hard work...
Govt adds £15m to Glass Futures excellence centre plan
Plans for a Glass Futures Global Centre of Excellence in glass research have received a further boost with a £15million investment from central government as part of UK Research and Innovation Transforming Foundation Industries...
£54million Global Glass Excellence Centre opens its doors
Ten years of planning came to fruition today (June 6) as the £54million Glass Futures Global Centre of Glass Excellence opened its doors in St Helens, Merseyside.
World glass industry leaders gathered to witness the...
Pilkington claims a first with hydrogen powered glass trial
Pilkington is claiming a world’s first after successfully manufacturing architectural glass using hydrogen power at its St Helen’s site in a trial it says could lead to a transition to hydrogen power for all...
Saint-Gobain assures long-term UK supply with £30m Eggborough rebuild
Saint-Gobain Glass this week began work on £30m rebuild of its Eggborough manufacturing unit, including a new float glass furnace, which it says will secure the long-term supply of its glass products in the...
Glass Futures names three projects to gain from £18million govt funding
Glass Futures is embarking on three major decarbonising projects thanks to £18million of government funding for itself and its members.
The research technology organisation, which last month launched its £54million Global Centre of Excellence https://www.the-glazine.com/?p=9563...
Guardian achieves 6% reflectivity with Clarity Neutral
Guardian Glass has introduced Clarity Neutral anti-reflective glass with a reflectivity of 0.6% a successor to its existing Clarity glass at 0.7%.
Clarity Neutral provides even higher transparency by reducing the bluish reflections that remain...
