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Top Tips for installers on window condensation

What can installers do about condensation? Let’s answer four common questions about condensation on windows, and outline what installers can do to help and advice customers.
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Why does springtime bring condensation to windows?

As spring approaches, let us explain why external condensation can be a common problem for homeowners, especially at this time of year.
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Ten top tips for solving a glass break

Glass breaking can be frustrating and perplexing, especially when it appears to happen for no reason. While diagnosing the cause of a fracture can be difficult for an installer, it is often necessary to find a solution and prevent similar breaks from happening again.
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Interactive mirrors in contemporary interior design

The use of modern technology in innovative ways is a more and more popular trend in interior design. This includes interactive mirrors such as Pilkington MirroView™, which are increasingly appearing in public places such as hotels, shopping malls, and airports. This type of product is also being used by individual customers who appreciate innovative solutions that fit in with the smart home concept.
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The balancing act of making homes more energy efficient

How smart use of glazing can help residential developers to create low-energy homes without compromising on daylight levels or thermal comfort.
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How Modern Architecture can benefit from Transparent Fire Protection

Natural light plays a major role in today’s modern design. Glass not only bridges the gap between the outdoors and indoors, enhancing energy conservation and occupant well-being, but also meets critical performance standards such as fire safety. Pilkington Fire-resistant Glass, a trusted choice for over 45 years, exemplifies how safety and aesthetics can seamlessly coexist.
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Ten top tips for better sound insulation

Sound insulation is becoming more and more important for homeowners. They are increasingly looking to block out everything from traffic noise to barking dogs, or perhaps the neighbour’s new drum kit. Landlords and developers are also acknowledging the value of sound insulation in the home, especially for higher-end properties.
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Ten top tips for choosing security glass

Reducing the risk of accidents and protecting against a deliberate attack is a vital task installers must undertake when specifying glass. From security to fire resistance, glass can be used to protect a building’s occupants while also allowing the creation of bold and attractive designs.
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Why glass can have a bigger impact on building occupants than you might think?

The title might be a slight giveaway, but it’s true – glass really can have a great impact on health and well-being.
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Top tips for installing glass mirrors

Mirrors can create the illusion of added space and help to brighten rooms. There are several things to consider in order to maximise the benefits of mirrors as building features – the type of mirror, where it’s positioned, how it’s fixed and how to ensure safety are all important factors.
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Finding the cause of glass breakages

Everyone knows that glass can break. If this does happen, it is important to understand the origin of glass breakage and learn best practices for identifying causes and finding solutions.
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Self-cleaning glass: what do you need to know?

Pilkington Activ™ the first commercially available self-cleaning glass has proven popular for everything from conservatory roofs to commercial facades. But, considering the long history of float glass, self-cleaning glass is still a relatively new product that some in the industry still have misconceptions about.
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Transforming digital displays with Pilkington MirroView™

In today’s tech-enabled world, creating decorative, practical and multi-functional spaces is a must. Pilkington MirroView™ digital display mirror is designed to transform interiors according to their use.
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Specifying safety and security glass

Safety and security glass has come a long way since the days of wired glazing thanks to significant advances in glass-making technology. Today’s superior products can offer much more than simply protection.
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Autumn and condensation: the dew point

As we entered the fall season, let’s explain why external condensation is common for homeowners, particularly at this time of year.
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The NSG Group, which manufactures glass under the Pilkington brand, will showcase its latest innovations at Glasstec 2026, the world’s leading glass industry trade fair, in Dusseldorf from 20-23 October 2026.
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The NSG Group has introduced Pilkington Mirai Øne™, a new architectural float glass offering over 35% less embodied carbon compared to its standard float glass, aimed at supporting lower-impact material choices in the built environment. It forms part of Groups wider sustainability commitments, including investments in alternative fuel trials, carbon capture technology to reduce furnace emissions, and recycling initiatives under their makechange™ platform.
Sustainability Design for Change
In April, we were delighted to host the fourth NSG Group – University of Liverpool Symposium at our European Technical Centre in Lathom, bringing together colleagues from both organisations to share progress and explore future opportunities for collaboration.
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NSG Group is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of Pilkington – honouring a legacy of engineering brilliance that has transformed the way the world builds, travels and lives, while looking ahead to an even more innovative and sustainable future.
Pressemitteilung
Current trends confirm the central role of glass in contemporary design, from coloured glass to decorative finishes and extra-clear glass.
Innovation
Solving some of the world’s biggest sustainability challenges will take more than innovation alone. It will take collaboration – across teams, across regions, and across the entire value chain.
Sustainability Deliver Change
What can installers do about condensation? Let’s answer four common questions about condensation on windows, and outline what installers can do to help and advice customers.
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NSG Group, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of architectural, automotive and technical glass, launched its new global website for the renowned Pilkington brand as part of the organization’s wider digital transformation initiative. The platform delivers an improved, user-centric online experience for visitors to the site.
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As spring approaches, let us explain why external condensation can be a common problem for homeowners, especially at this time of year.
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The geodesic and bioclimatic greenhouse at the Saline Royale d’Arc et Senans in France has been recognised with two prestigious sustainable development awards from two leading French organisations.
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Glass breaking can be frustrating and perplexing, especially when it appears to happen for no reason. While diagnosing the cause of a fracture can be difficult for an installer, it is often necessary to find a solution and prevent similar breaks from happening again.
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Pilkington Nederland, part of the NSG Group, proudly launches HomeComfort™ - a new brand concept that positions glass as an active element in comfort, energy, and experience. Under this name, innovative glass applications are bundled to promote smart, comfortable, and sustainable living - from thermal and solar control to acoustic comfort.
Pressemitteilung
Pilkington Italia will be exhibiting at MADE Expo 2025, which is taking place from 19 to 22 November in Hall 3, Stand H24. The company will be showcasing numerous innovative solutions in the glass and architecture sector.
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Pilkington Technology Management Limited, a global leader in glass technologies and part of NSG Group, has signed an agreement with NovaSklo to deliver engineering expertise for the construction of a float glass production line in the Kyiv region, Ukraine.
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Pilkington Norge AS, part of the NSG Group, will exhibit the latest innovations at Bygg Reis Deg 25 exhibition in Oslo, Norway, from 15th to 18th of October 2025. The company, together with other exhibitors, will be present at the Glass and Façade Association of Norway pavilion «THE WORLD’S BEST BUILDING MATERIALS».
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