At the heart of the world's glass industry is the float process - invented by Sir Alastair Pilkington in 1952 - which manufactures clear, tinted and coated glass for buildings, and clear and tinted glass for vehicles.

Understanding the science behind self-cleaning glass, and how its best used and installed, will help to spur its uptake. Pilkington Activ™ the first commercially available self-cleaning glass has proven popular for everything from conservatory roofs to commercial facades.

Insights. The market benchmark for transparency in glass. Featured Article. 17 Feb 2021. 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?

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) provide a means for manufacturers to provide transparent data about the environmental sustainability of their products and for specifiers to make informed purchasing decisions.

Devices such as USB sockets, induction charging pads, motors, cameras, sensors and digital displays can all be seamlessly integrated. Early applications include LED lit display cases and shelving units for museums and induction charging 'smart' tables for high-end retail stores.

After years of research and development leading glass manufacturer Pilkington has introduced the Pilkington Activ™ range of products. The range has products which combine both self-cleaning and solar control properties, making them highly desirable amongst homeowners looking for the ultimate in glass solutions.

In addition to value-added products and systems, Pilkington Automotive is increasingly working as a full service supplier with certain OE customers, incorporating product sequencing and JIT delivery to the VM's assembly line.

Take a glimpse into the NSG Group's technology..... adding value through innovation. NSG Group technology is all around you, yet often unnoticed because of the perfection of transparency it brings to today's glass products.

The unique dual-action of the Pilkington Activ™ coating uses the forces of nature to help keep the glass free from dirt, giving not only the practical benefit of less cleaning, but also clearer, better-looking windows. The first stage of the cleaning process is " photocatalytic ".

Visitors to the stand D37 in Hall 10, will be able to explore the recently introduced value-added products and innovative solutions suitable for a wide range of architectural projects, whatever their challenges and budget.