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Sustainability News

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SmartWindows indeed

SmartWindow – a cutting edge glazing technology that will revolutionise the way the future combines sustainability, ergonomics and workplace productivity.
Invisible connectivity thanks to high-tech glass
Imagine a high-tech world that combines the beauty and design possibilities of glass with the complete absence of the wires required for our everyday technology – a vision that has been made possible through a collaboration between NSG Group and innovative product design company Cohda.
Innovation
Glass Walk in Sandomierz is now available

On Thursday, 19 August 2021, the first ‘Glass Walk’ in Sandomierz took place. The creators of the exhibition, together with representatives of local media, went on a trip in the footsteps of history of the city. The glass boards were installed on 13 August and from that day the ‘Glass Walk’ is available for visitors.
Nomination for the Glass Award for the Pharos office building

On September 16, 2021, Bouwend Nederland Vakgroep GLAS will present the Glass Award for the tenth time. The jury has nominated five projects from the 24 entries, whereby the Pharos office building in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands submitted by Pilkington Nederland is among 5 nominees.
IFC Invests in NSG Group to support manufacturing capacity in Argentina following highest green standards

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced an investment of $40 million in NSG UK Enterprises Limited (NSG UK), a part of the NSG Group, a long-standing IFC client. 
The new Smart TinyLab is open

The new Smart TinyLab at Saxion University of Applied Sciences in Enschede is officially open! A unique test space where construction partners and companies involved in construction can develop, test and demonstrate their products in practice. 
Finansparken Bjergsted with BREEAM Outstanding

Finansparken in Bjergsted is the new head office for SpareBank1 SR-Bank, which is located just outside Stavanger city center. It is one of the largest office buildings in Europe made of wood.
The EU COVID Recovery Plan includes more than €750 billion for an ecological transition

Glass products that reduce pollutants and save water and electricity can make a major contribution to this common effort.
The fountain in Sandomierz to regain its splendor

The results of the competition for the architectural concept for the revitalization of the fountain in the Little Market Square in Sandomierz have been announced. The winning work by Natalia Szymańska is an elegant and simple installation of glass cuboids placed in the existing pool of the fountain.
Traditional Building Virtual Conference
Kyle Sword, Business Development Manager at Pilkington North America, a part of the NSG Group, will take part in the upcoming Traditional Building Virtual Conference June 7-11, 2021.
Leadership Award for Specialized Transport
Company
More colour, more freedom!

The successful silver-coloured Pilkington Mirropane™ Chrome Plus range manufactured by Pilkington Deutschland, a part of the NSG Group, has been expanded and now includes three new additional colours: Grey, Blue and Bronze.
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? 

Advice
Glass visible to birds developed to help protect wildlife
Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has developed Pilkington AviSafe™ - a new glass with a special coating designed to help prevent birds from colliding with the windows and facades of buildings.
Sustainability Design for Change
NSG Group Safety Awards 2020

The fifth NSG Group Safety Award has been awarded to Automotive AGR Europe for their ‘Step change in the safety culture’ project. 
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Special COVID-19 Awards 2020

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic the Company took a decision to award a special prize for a COVID-19 focused health project.
NSG Group Environmental Award 2020

The fifth NSG Group Environmental Project Award has been awarded to the VFG (Vietnam Float Glass) site for their ‘Reduction of waste hot water for glass washing’ project.
Expansion of the Pilkington IGP plant in Ostrołęka

Insulating glass leader, Pilkington IGP is expanding its plant in Ostrołęka. The investment will not only increase the company's production capacity but will also provide nearly 100 new jobs.
The market benchmark for transparency in glass

Pilkington Optiwhite™ extra clear glass, which is produced in our plants in Italy, Germany, UK and the USA, is the most coveted product in the glass industry today. Why? Because it exceeds the ordinary concept of glass transparency and out-performs its traditional alternatives.
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