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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 35 30th July2002
The
pick of the locks
During the past 3 years UAP have increased their product range and currently
import in the region of 50,000 cylinder locks each month and their products
are fast becoming recognised as some of the highest quality available
in the UK.
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JRS
WINDOW SYSTEMS JOINS PREMIER NETWORK
Trade fabricator JRS Window Systems Northern Limited has joined the select
network of fabricators manufacturing the fully sculptured Victorian 70mm
window and door system from leading PVCu extrusion specialist, Premier
Profiles.
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UK
Door Panel Network now has over 120 members
The UK Door Panel Network (UKDPN) now has over 120 members throughout
the UK, and the number is growing as more and more companies decide to
make their own Panels and benefit from control over their product quality.
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Direct
Labour Organisations
With some 5.3 million dwellings currently in Public Ownership by Local
Authorities and Housing Associations, Windowbase announce another service
that identifies key decision makers. Now over 400 buying contacts in 255
organisations are available on Windowbase’s new database – Direct
Labour Organisations.
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Glass
Training Highlights
Self-Employment Warning
Caution is certainly needed when agreeing contracts with self-employed
workers, because the Inland Revenue is cracking down on those claiming
to be self-employed, but appear to be working on a full-time basis for
only one firm.
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Aluspan
Launches 10-Day Turnaround Service
British manufacturer Aluspan, has launched a 10-day order turnaround for
its range of bespoke aluminium structures.
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Scotplas
in Hamburg
Following another record year, in which two new branches were opened,
Scotplas - the PVCu Merchant of Building Products to the window, roofline
and construction industry, rewarded six Branch Managers and two Regional
Managers with an all expenses paid trip to Hamburg.
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BBA
Certificates
The BBA have released this months list of certificates added between 6th
May and 24th June.
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Understand
Whole Life Values say's New Guild President
Speaking at the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers Annual Conference in
Torquay (Friday 24th May), Graham Shirville the newly elected President
said that the market for members was still patchy with far too many regional
differences.
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Eurocell
Profiles on the Telly
Recently Eurocell Profiles of Alfreton Derbyshire were the subject of
a BBC Television Feature. With many businesses in the local area suffering,
most notably Rolls Royce in Derby and Raleigh Bikes in Nottingham, Eurocell
seem to be bucking the trend.
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Flying
the Flag for Global Business
A picturesque Warwickshire setting provided the backdrop for a series
of internal seminars for hardware and ventilation solutions provider,
Siegenia-Frank (UK) Ltd this month.
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BWF
Timber Windows lncreasingly the Choice of Specifiers
The greatest impact of the British Woodworking Federation's (BWF) Timber
Window Accreditation Scheme during the past two years has been has been
to convince more and more specifiers of the benefits of fully factory
finished and glazed timber windows.
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WRAP announces Capital Grant competition
to boost glass reprocessing capacity
WRAP
– the Waste and Resources Action Programme has announced a capital
grant competition which will boost glass reprocessing capacity in the
UK and will lead to an increase of between 80 and 160,000 tonnes of post
consumer glass used in high value applications.
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£94,000
Smart Award for a smart thinker
Millenco
Hardware, one of the UK’s most innovative manufacturers of high security
locking Systems, has been awarded the largest Smart Award ever to be presented
outside the automotive industry. The maximum grant available of £94,000
was awarded by sponsors, the Department of Trade & Industry, in recognition
of Millenco's endeavours in the assessment of risk in new product development.
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ARP
'Inundated'
Aluminium Roofline Products (ARP) Group reports that the company's sales
department has been inundated with orders following ARP's debut appearance
at Interbuild 2002.
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Re-new
Scratch Removal System saves time and money
Queen Margaret's School was established in Scarborough in 1901 by the
Woodward Foundation and came to Escrick Park in 1949. To celebrate their
centenary the school built a new multipurpose facil-ity to include a chapel,
theatre and areas for meet-ings and events.
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Deceuninck
fabricator Dempsey Dyer celebrates its 25th anniversary
A Deceuninck customer since 1984, the company now fabricates 1200 frames
a week from five units at its 65,000 square foot South Kirkby site. The
company aims to double this over the next 18 months.
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Support
your local school
Winners of the annual Michael Rigby Associates (MRA) prize at Katharine
Lady Berkeley School in Gloucestershire were recently presented with the
prize to reward business related skills.
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All
the Fives for VEKA Fabricator
VEKA fabricator Ashford Windows Ltd has won the tender for a £5
million, five year project to supply PVC-U doors for 5,000 homes in a
refurbishment project for North Norfolk District Council. The properties
include houses, bungalows and flats with work due to commence in July
2002.
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THE
GL@ZINE ISSUE 34 23rd July2002
Test
results: Fact or fiction?
There has been an alarming trend recently of suppliers attempting to confuse
the industry with so-called independent test results that are at best
meaningless, and at worst outright distortions of the facts, David Ballinger
Managing Director, UK Fastener writes to THE GL@ZINE.
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Kombimatec’s
‘NIPPA’ Takes Off Following Glassex Launch
Just a few months after its successful debut at Glassex 2002, GTI - Kombimatec
Machines Ltd reports that orders are flooding in for the new NIPPA relief
miller for decorative profiles
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No
Frills Manufacturing
Status fabricator United Trade Frames will be seeing in its first anniversary
with production rates surpassing 230 frames per week, and investments
of over £35,000.
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Paragon
develop bomb proof windows and doors
There
is currently a new development at Paragon in the shape of bomb proof windows
and doors. Paragon have won through a partnership with Drawn Metal Ltd
of Leeds a prestigious contract for these products, and installation will
be completed later this year.
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All
In One Windows relocated to new factory premises
Plastmo fabricator All In One Windows Limited has relocated to new factory
premises in Leicester. The new 35,000 sq ft factory, purchased within
a £1.7m business expansion programme, contains state of the art
production machinery,including automated cutting and machining centres,
welding lines and corner cleaners, raising the company's production capacity
to in excess of 2000 frames a week.
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Vitro
Reports Annual Results
Vitro, S.A. de C.V., the Mexican glass manufacturer, reported increased
net sales for the fourth quarter and for 2001 in dollar terms, driven
by the performance of its flat glass operations.
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Unique
Industry Alliance Raises Security Awareness
As part of the celebrations for the 20th Anniversary of National Neighbourhood
Watch in April, May and June Yale teamed up with the National Neighbourhood
Watch Association (NNWA) to hold the first ever NNWA Roadshows across
the UK. The aim of this important strategic alliance is to reduce crime
in local communities and to create demand for Yale and Chubb security
products.
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Repair
Range has Significant Impact at Designer Pine
Designer Pine of Barnsley has expanded its business and is set to put
30% on the bottom line since taking on board the Briwax Professional woodgrain
and colour repair range.
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Raising
a Glass to Kerbside Collection
In support of National Glass Week, the Waste and Resources Action Programme
(WRAP) this week publishes a study demonstrating the contribution kerbside
collection of glass could make to reducing the amount of glass sent to
landfill sites and helping the UK meet its targets for packaging recycling.
But with only one in ten UK households currently having access to kerbside
collection of glass, much potential support for glass recycling remains
untapped.
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Consumer
groups investigate idea of 'local traders' guide'
Consumers who want to avoid rogue traders could in future be able to contact
an independent body to find out about local firms.
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Vetrotech
Saint-Gobain Glass Passes Milestone Fire Test
A specialist glass from Vetrotech Saint-Gobain has become - it is claimed
- the first fire resisting glass in the UK to pass a significant international
milestone, further underlining its unique performance capabilities.
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Double celebrations as MILA's 4th Trinity
Challenge concludes
Feelings ran high on Saturday 15th ]une as plastic injection moulding
specialists Patterson & Rothwell lifted the MILA Trinity Challenge
trophy as overall winners of this year's tournament - all on the same
day that England beat Denmark 3 -0 in the Second Round of the World Cup.
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Stuga's Ecoline Prepping Centre stands
alone
Since the launch of the Ecoline Prepping Centre at Glassex 2001 Stuga
have sold eight machines to date and already successfully installed two.
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A
bird's eye view for VEKA
A new development of luxury apartments in Cleethorpes provides a bird's
eye view - literally - for the occupants of its ultra swish penthouse
suite. For the building, with windows and doors manufactured and installed
by VEKA fabricator Premier Window Systems (Grimsby) Ltd, is distinguished
by a crows-nest on its roof, providing stunning views over the river and
surrounding countryside.
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 33 16th July2002
Brugmann
merges with Salamander Industrie
Brugmann
GmbH (including Brugmann Ltd) has now merged with Salamander Industrie
Produkte GmbH forming one of the largest groups in Europe. This is a very
exciting development for both companies as each wanted to get a foot hold
in the UK and Irish markets.
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CRS
and HW Systems Sign Sole Supply Agreement
Conservatory roof specialist, South Wales-based CRS Ltd has signed a four-year
sole supply agreement with HW Systems. Working in partnership with HW
Systems allows CRS Ltd to supply its 'unique one-piece roofs' to the conservatory
market. Many of the products supplied by HW Systems are unique to CRS
Ltd and tailor made to their specific requirements.
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New
Name Heads up Status
Status Systems general manager Steve Hanson has handed over the general
manager role of the company to industry newcomer Chris Foreman.
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Going,
Going, Gone?
Don Sims, Commercial Manager of hardware distributor, Wagner (GB) Ltd,
has, after a couple of false starts, finally hung up his braces and decided
to retire.
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Ebor's
New All-in-One Automatic Laminating Machine
Ebor Equipment Ltd, supplier to the flat glass industry, has launched
a new Automatic Glass Laminating Machine.
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Glass
Repair Saves Contractors Thousands
Glas.Weld
Systems, Kent, who recently introduced their distortion free glass polishing
system to remove scratches from all types of glass, ‘Renovator’
to the trade press at the Building Centre, London, have been overwhelmed
by the enormous response.
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When
Network Veka met UK Fasteners
'Network Veka's commitment to becoming the leading premium brand in the
industry is total,' says John Ogilvie, Managing Director of Network Veka.
'All members of the Network comply with the highest standards and are
regularly audited. But it doesn't stop there.
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New
Look For Titon
2002 sees thirty years in the window fittings industry for trickle ventilator
expert Titon, and it's kicking off the celebrations with a makeover. Launching
the company's new look logo and updated mask emblem, were Chief Executive,
David Ruffell, Managing Director, Manufacturing Division, Ron Brighton
and Marketing Director, Tyson Anderson.
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Union
- The Professional's Choice
Union, supplier of commercial security and architectural ironmongery solutions
for the professional, has developed a number of initiatives that it claims
will provide comprehensive support throughout the specification and building
processes.
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Cardiff Glass wins second New Build project with Belway Homes
Status fabricator Cardiff Glass is currently working on its second contract
with Belway Homes. The £190,000 window installation is part of a
development of luxury apartments in what was once the dockside financial
district of Cardiff -Mount Stuart Square.
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Business Micros helps Polyframe track every piece of plastic in its factory
Halifax based fabricator Polyframe is currently investing a total of £2.5
million in various automated machining lines1 and software supplier Business
Micros is working closely with the company on related software requirements.
Once completed this latest installation will enable Polyframe to triple
its production capacity.
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Vetrotech Saint-Gobain supplies Microsoft
Vetrotech Saint-Gobain fire resisting glass has been installed in a new
world-class research facility in Cambridge. The prestigious contract was
for exterior fire-resisting glass beside entrances to a new European research
laboratory for the Microsoft Corporation.
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 32 9th July2002
Bohle
UK Buys VVA
Bohle has recently announced acquisition of VV Agencies effective from
1st July 2002. VVAgencies, the London based glass and glazing materials
wholesaler and distributor, operates from a large modern warehouse in
Wembley and offered a similar range of tools to Bohle, including some
Bohle brands like Silberschnitt and Veribor, in addition to other products
for the glass and window industry.
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Saint-Gobain
launches new UK website
Saint-Gobain
launched its new website on 1st July. The website presents the Group network
in the UK and Ireland and is the flagship of all the internet projects
of Saint-Gobain Glass - The Gl@zine has 'road-tested' the site.
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Burnden
Strengthen Production Force
The Burnden Group Plc has completed a major machinery investment programme
with the recent delivery of another high speed extrusion line. The installation
of the new machine completes an extensive two-year business development
plan, which has seen a multi-milion pound investment with the German supplier
of extrusion equipment, Weber and Technoplast, a downstream equipment
supplier from Austria.
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Ritec
on the Move
Ritec International Limited has moved into new premises at the Innova
Science Park in North London. The move is part of a long-term expansion
plan that coincides with the launch of Ritec UK. Their production plant
remains in Tottenham.
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Thermoseal
Strikes Major I.G. Machinery Deal
The Thermoseal Group, the fastest growing UK manufacturer and supplier
of double glazing machinery and consumables, has recently signed an agreement
with Simec, an established Italian machinery company with over 30 years
experience of the market.
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New
Plimsoll Report Finds Companies Guilty of Reckless Management
As victims of short-term gains, 174 companies in the UK Windows &
Doors industry have been identified as having 'Reckless Management', according
to the latest Plimsoll Analysis, 3rd Ed. 2002. 'Recent corporate collapses
like Enron and WorldCom were blatant examples of reckless management driven
by over ambitious managers opting to take on great risk from high debts,'
says David Pattison, Senior Analyst at Plimsoll.
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Decorative
Glass Design Studio Growth at Panels Plus
Panels
Plus, a manufacturer of PVCU door panels, has taken on a team of experienced
craftsmen to produce an extensive range of decorative glass units. The
glass department has seen considerable growth in recent months with an
increase in space and staff numbers. Head of the department Chris Bullen
said, 'The team’s versatility and skills are put to good use producing
intricate, exciting designs as standard, and creating new designs from
customer’s basic instructions.'
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Sash
UK Shows its Dedication to Customers
Following a review of procedures, Sash UK has substantially extended the
company's customer service facilities and support team based at its Barnsley
headquarters. The new customer service desk, headed up by Gloria Atkinson,
now employs 6 members of staff who are dedicated to handling technical
support, marketing requests, complaints and details on orders or deliveries.
It will be continually manned between 8.00am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
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Premdor
Links up with Masonite on Moulded Panel Doors
Premdor has linked up with Masonite to develop and further improve its
comprehensive door product range. Masonite designs are utilised across
Premdor's range of moulded panel doors, which has been added to with the
arrival of the Manhattan, a new glazed moulded panel door. It offers a
choice of clear or bronze tinted glass toughened to BS6206: Class A. There
is also a new 2-panel smooth square top door to meet demand for something
different in moulded panel design.
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'FAR
MORE THAN THE NAME IMPLIES'
To celebrate recent expansion to the company and the opening of the Intercity
Glazing Showroom and Conference/Training Suite, an open day was held at
Intercity House on Wednesday 29th May 2002. On arrival Associates old
and new were invited to browse through the impressive showroom and see
for themselves the full capabilities of Intercity.
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GOSH
- A Parachute Jump for Charity
Debbie Lake, wife of Nick Lake, Communications Manager DP Plastics Ltd,
is going to jump from a perfectly working plane and freefall for 5,000
feet in a tandem skydive from
10,000 feet!
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Research
Frontiers Recieves Notice of Allowance From U.S. Patent Office for Converting
Existing Windows into SPD-Smart™ Windows
Research Frontiers Incorporated , the developer and licensor of SPD light-control
technology, has reported that it has received a Notice of Allowance from
the United States Patent and Trademark Office relating to a patent application
which covers simple and convenient methods to convert existing windows
into SPD-Smart™ windows.
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 31 2nd July2002
Lindman
Launches New Window System - the 'Natural Successor' to PVCu and Aluminium
Lindman, best known for its composite doorsets, has launched a complete
suite of windows made in a new frame material which the company claims
is expected to overtake PVCu as well as compete strongly for commercial
aluminium applications.
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First
Strandex License in Europe
Strandex Europe, the European development arm of the Strandex Corporation
of Wisconsin USA, wood/plastic composite extrusion technology specialists,
confirmed the appointment of Silvadec SA. of France as their first European
license.
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Anglian
Windows new state-of-the-art toughening plant
Rt.
Hon. Charles Clarke MP, member of Parliament for Norwich South, opened
Anglian Windows new state-of-the-art toughening plant on Friday 21st June.
This represents a £5million capital investment for the company.
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Ardagh
Glass plant closure a shock to workers
Hopes that 325 workers at the Ardagh glass plant in Dublin could keep
their jobs were dashed with a surprise closure announcement by management.
News of the closure came to a shocked work force in Ardagh’s financial
results statement which showed pre-tax profits plummet to €2.4 million
last year compared to €8.9m in 2000.
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Now
a Hen Covers a Story (anag. 3,3,1,12)
Crossword lover Ann Downie has a Iuxurious new place to practice her hobby
after winning a £10,000 conservatory in a national competition.
She and husband Alan were among thousands across the UK to enter the contest
run by Swedish retailer lkea and the independent window and conservatory
installers' organisation Network Veka.
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New
Name Heads up Status
Status Systems general manager Steve Hanson has handed over the general
manager role of the company to industry newcomer Chris Foreman. During
his two years with Status Steve was instrumental in growing the business
- 16 per cent in 2001, 22% year to date - and managing over £1.5
million worth of investment in operations.
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Burnden
Strengthen Production Force
The Burnden Group Plc has completed a major machinery investment programme
with the recent delivery of another high speed extrusion line.
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David
Salisbury's new £1.25M Factory
David Salisbury (formerly David Salisbury Conservatories), UK manufacturer
of bespoke hardwood conservatories, has now fully completed its relocation
to a new 25,000ftsq factory and operational head office on a 2.2 acre
site on the Isleport Business Park at Highbridge, Somerset.
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EuroWindoor
study tour to China
The
People's Republic of China and its enormous potential market are the goal
of this year's EuroWindoor study tour. In addition to visits to large
window and curtain walling producers, the complex program of the mission
includes contacts with the Chinese Ministry of Construction and the Construction
Industry.
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System
X Composite Door Winner
Invitations to attend the launch of the new ‘System X’ composite
doors from Panels Plus at the Glassex 2002 exhibition were individually
numbered, and the holder of the lucky invitation, drawn on the last day
of the exhibition, was promised a new composite door of his or her choice.
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The
Flat Glass Company (Asahi Glass) in Mexico and Russia
Brussels, 20 June 2002 - The recently set up "Flat Glass Company"
(FGC) of Asahi Glass Co., Ltd., announced today 2 major investments. A
new float in Mexico and a greenfield float in Russia, which are initiated
and will be managed respectively by AFG Industries, Inc. (US) and the
Glaverbel Group (Europe). FGC today is managing 35 float plants worldwide.
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