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Advanced curtain-wall technology making headway in Europe
November 30, 2012
Building designers are demanding more from curtain-wall and façade products, evidenced by the new designs on the glasstec 2012 show floor.
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November 29, 2012
"glasstec is a place for companies to bring their latest developments and new products to the world," said Birgit Horn, glasstec project manager for organizer Messe Düsseldorf, on the trade show floor. The world's largest glass trade show, which took place October 23-26 in Düsseldorf, Germany, attracted about 43,000 people and 1,162 exhibitors from around the world.Many exhibitors reported good...
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Value-added products critical to combatting overcapacity and code-related challenges
November 29, 2012
The glass industry faces notable challenges in the worldwide environment, yet industry executives say there are significant opportunities as well.
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November 26, 2012
The 2012 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo took place November 14-16 in San Francisco, where nearly 800 exhibitors demonstrated the latest in green products and technology. Below, view photos and read descriptions of new glass and metal products making their debut at the event.Videos Guardian in the GreenZoneKawneer's blast-mitigation productsPleotint SuntuitiveZola high...
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October 23, 2012
The world's largest trade show, glasstec/solarpeq, opened October 23 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
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A look at a quickly evolving glass and glazing marketplace
September 19, 2012
The glass industry of today looks significantly different than its pre-recession self, but the next 5-10 years could play an even greater role in shaping the industry of tomorrow, said glass and glazing executives attending GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, Sept. 12-14, in Las Vegas.
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The products: Photo galleries and videos from the show floor
September 12, 2012
GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo opened Sept. 12, with 338 companies representing 14 countries taking the show floor.
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New products, technology, learning opportunities to debut at 2012 GlassBuild America
July 8, 2012
"GlassBuild America has always been the launching point for companies to introduce their advancements to the industry,” says Denise Sheehan, vice president of Industry Events for the National Glass Association. “However, in the last few years, our Innovative Product exhibitors have helped us stay ahead of the curve with solar, dynamic, and many other sustainable and energy efficient products....
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Products, news, photos and video from the convention in Washington, D.C.
May 17, 2012
More than 700 exhibitors took the trade show floor at the American Institute of Architects National Convention and Design Exposition, May 17-19, in Washington, D.C. View photos, read descriptions, and watch videos of the products and services promoted by glass and metal industry exhibitors at AIA Expo2012.PhotosGallery 1: C.R. Laurence, Guardian Industries, PPG Industries, Wausau Window &...
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New product introductions, photo galleries and more
November 1, 2011
Vitrum 2011, the Milan-based international glass show, drew more than 6,500 attendees last week, according to show organizers, nearly half from countries other than Italy. The event, held at the Rho Fiera Milano fairgrounds, took place Oct. 26-29. This year marked the debut of the Vitrum Gourmet Festival, an event dedicated to Italian haute cuisine that featured four of the world's best chefs....