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    Solving the overheating problem

    Higher standards of air-tightness and thermal insulation in new build properties has meant some modern homes have become vulnerable to overheating. How glazing can help control the temperature of a home? mperature of a home? 

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    Keep noise out of your house

    In the recent years we can observe the growing trend of sound-insulating glass being used in residential properties. Let's look at ways to reduce noise in our homes specifying the right products.
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    Fighting the fade

    It’s well known that sunlight causes the dyes in fabrics, paints and other materials to fade over time. However, the reasons behind the effect and the measures homeowners and building designers can take to prevent it are more complex than you might think.
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    When tough is not enough: Solving the mystery

    Toughened glass is often specified in modern building design for its safety, strength and resistance to thermal breakage. Despite this, architects and specifiers can often be left bemused when glass breakages occur, as it can seem to be for no apparent reason.
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    Turning down the heat with solar control glazing

    With summer just around the corner, it is worth to review how advances in glazing technology can help control a building’s temperature and stave off the heat.
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    Pilkington OptiShower™ - glass that always weathers the storm and looks like new

    Performance consistency in harsh environments combined with ease of cleaning, are essential properties for certain glass applications. Sea-going vessels, aquariums, car washes, showers and kitchens all require a product that, as well as being easy to clean, will not degrade over time – defying humidity, corrosive materials and limescale deposits.
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    Guarding and protection: how to specify glass barriers

    Designing glass for use in barriers can appear complex at first, with a number of safety and technical measures to take into consideration. In this article we explain the design principles behind some of the most common glass barriers.
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    Noise control glazing: it’s all so quiet

    Noise pollution is a growing environmental issue in today’s towns and cities. In a bid to block out the noise from the busy streets and skies, local authorities increasingly recognise the need to provide better sound insulation in their residents’ homes.
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    Specifying for protection: Safety and Security Glass

    Creating a safe and secure home should be at the heart of any residential building project. This is especially true for developers in specialist projects providing housing for vulnerable people. Here we explain how architects and developers can use the latest in glazing technology to create secure homes.
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    Pilkington Italia, part of the NSG Group and an international benchmark for innovation in flat glass, will participate in Vitrum 2025, scheduled to take place at Rho Fiera Milano from 16 to 19 September 2025. The company will be present in the pavilions dedicated to the flat glass supply chain: from raw materials to finished products, with a focus on architecture, mobility and industry.
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    Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has launched a new glass production line at its Greengate Works site in St Helens as part of a multi-million-pound investment to safeguard the future of rolled texture glass manufacturing in the UK.
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    NSG Group and Pilkington Lahden Lasitehdas Oy will participate in the Glass Performance Days 2025 (GPD 2025), held in Tampere this June. The event brings together leading glass industry experts, innovators, and designers from around the world.
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    What is the future of facade construction in the Nordic countries? This is one of the questions to be addressed at the unique Nordic Façade Forum seminar, which will bring together the world's leading experts in façade design and construction in Helsinki on Monday, 9 June 2025.
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    Last week, we were delighted to host the third NSG Group - University of Liverpool Symposium at our European Technical Centre in the UK.
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    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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    Pilkington Nederland, part of the NSG Group, has once again achieved the prestigious Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver certification for a wide range of insulating glass products during its recertification. We are proud of this achievement!
    Sustainability Deliver Change
    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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    Pilkington Fire-resistant Glass range will be on display at NSG Group stand C5.328 at the BAU international trade fair in Munich from 13 to 17 January 2025.
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    Pilkington Bauglasindustrie GmbH, a part of NSG Group, will be exhibiting its latest innovations at the 2025 BAU show in Munich, Germany, between 13th – 17th January 2025.
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    BAU in Munich will again open its doors from 13 to 17 January 2025, making it the international meeting place for architects, engineers, investors, retailers and trade professionals. As the world's leading trade fair for architecture, materials and systems, it offers the ideal platform for presenting pioneering innovations. The NSG Group will be represented by a strong team of experts in façade and special glass, fire-resistant glass and channel glass.
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    NSG Group will roll out the third edition of its prestigious Glass in Architecture book at this year’s Glasstec trade fair in Dusseldorf on 22nd – 25th October 2024.
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    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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    NSG Group, known for its Pilkington glass products, will introduce its new HomeComfort range at Glasstec 2024. The event, taking place from October 22 to 25 at the Messe in Düsseldorf, will highlight these products designed to enhance home comfort, alongside NSG Group’s ongoing makechange™ sustainability initiatives.
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    Glasstec, the world's leading trade fair for the glass industry, will take place in Düsseldorf from Tuesday, 22nd of October to Friday, 25th of October 2024. The NSG Group, known for manufacturing glass under the Pilkington brand, will be presenting its latest innovations in Hall 10, Stand G20.
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