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Innovation Hub - Pilkington

https://www.pilkington.com/en-gb/uk/about/campaigns/innovation-hub

By identifying emerging social trends, keeping abreast of customer needs and constantly seeking out new technologies, we equip ourselves with the knowledge required to lead the next step-change. This helps us shape the future and solve some of tomorrow’s most pressing issues.

Architectural glass production powered by hydrogen in world first

https://www.pilkington.com/en-gb/uk/news-insights/latest/architectural-glass-production-powered-by-hydrogen-in-world-first

In February 2020, the HyNet project was awarded funding of £5.3M from BEIS through its Energy Innovation Programme. Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG group, has successfully manufactured architectural glass at its St Helens facility using hydrogen power in a world-first trial.

Pilkington UK plans to scale low carbon glass production under ...

https://www.pilkington.com/en-gb/uk/news-insights/latest/pilkington-uk-plans-to-scale-low-carbon-glass-production-under-pioneering-hydrogen-plans

Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, intends to use green hydrogen at its site and scale its production of low carbon glass from 2027, under pioneering new plans with Grenian Hydrogen.

Innovation - Car of the Future - pilkington.com

https://www.pilkington.com/en-gb/uk/automotive/agr-news/current-news/innovation---car-of-the-future

Artificial intelligence will understand our individual choices and predict what we do next, which could end up telling us how to improve and eventually taking over control of the vehicle. The growth of electric power for cars has been slower than forecast recently, but is still expected to continue.

Innovative Glass Roadside Barrier Concept Recognised by ... - Pilkington

https://www.pilkington.com/en-gb/uk/news-insights/latest/innovative-glass-roadside-barrier-concept-recognised-by-highways-uk

The barrier concept designed by Pilkington UK features a special coating that’s able to break down gaseous nitric oxide emissions from road traffic, while its lamination also gives it sound-attenuating properties that help to reduce noise pollution.

Pilkington UK Hosts Europe’s First Carbon Capture Trial in the Flat ...

https://www.pilkington.com/en-gb/uk/news-insights/latest/pilkington-uk--hosts-europe%E2%80%99s-first-carbon-capture-trial-in-the-flat-glass-industry

Beginning with glass production, XLR8 CCS will prove the ability of C-Capture’s innovative carbon capture technology to remove carbon dioxide from the flue gas emissions of three industries which are difficult-to-decarbonise but committed to reducing their carbon levels.

Insights - Pilkington

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited has contributed glazing and technical expertise to academics at the SPECIFIC Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) at Swansea University, to help deliver the UK’s first net energy-positive commercial building.

Glass giant invests in sustainable glassmaking in St Helens - Pilkington

https://www.pilkington.com/en-gb/uk/news-insights/latest/glass-giant-invests-in-sustainable-glassmaking-in-st-helens

Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, is making a multi-million-pound investment in its Merseyside facilities as part of a government-backed project that will save 15,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year while securing the future of rolled glass manufacturing in the UK.

Invention of Float Glass - Pilkington

https://www.pilkington.com/en-gb/uk/about/heritage/invention-of-float-glass

In 1955, Pilkington formally decided to build float process machines and after seven years of effort and £28 million (approximately £150 million in today’s money*) in R&D expenses, a sheet of glass made entirely by the float process was produced in July 1958.

Pioneers and trailblazers: 70 years of float glass innovation - Pilkington

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From the development of exciting new coatings such as the original Pilkington K Glass™ to finding more sustainable ways to power the original manufacturing process Sir Alastair invented, we’ve continued to pioneer new technologies, manufacturing methods and products in the 70 years since his discovery.

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