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Pilkington Suncool in Grand Designs Award

 User application article   A new house designed with high quality Pilkington glazing as an integral feature has won the Best New Home category at the prestigious Grand Designs Awards.

News from Pilkington Building Products UK (14 May 2008)

Pilkington shed the light on fire

Pilkington has gained approval from the Building Research Establishment for its fire-resistant glazing in a new rooflight from NuLite .

News from Pilkington Building Products UK (30 April 2008)

Pilkington energiKare goes local

Local press campaign highlights that Pilkington energiKare energy efficient glazing can reduce carbon dioxide emissions from homes and save money.

News from Pilkington Building Products UK (16 April 2008)

GGF new Industry Associate category

Glass and Glazing Federation announce the introduction of a new stream of Membership, named 'Industry Associate'.

News from Glass and Glazing Federation (14 April 2008)

GGF views are listened to at House of Commons

Results from GGF formal evidence submission to The House of Commons Communities and Local Government Committee.

News from Glass and Glazing Federation ( 4 April 2008)

Dragon Hall adds a touch of glass

Pilkington Planar glazing is set to go down in history following its installation at Dragon Hall in Norwich.

News from Pilkington Building Products UK ( 2 April 2008)

Pilkington Spectrum online lets glass shine

Launch of Pilkington Spectrum online which now makes it even easier to find out the performance data of all types of Pilkington glass products.

News from Pilkington Building Products UK (20 March 2008)

GGF Response to the Budget 2008

 Technical background article   The Glass and Glazing Federation very disappointed that there was no mention of any fiscal incentives to encourage consumers to make energy efficient improvements to their homes.

News from Glass and Glazing Federation (20 March 2008)

Saints stars join Pilkington Activ at Glassex

Star players from St Helens Rugby League Football Club - the world famous Saints - will be joining their shirt sponsors Pilkington Activ on the Pilkington stand at this years Glassex.

News from Pilkington Building Products UK (17 March 2008)

Pilkington Pyrostop provides power protection

 User application article   Pilkington Pyrostop, the specialist fire-resistant glass, has been installed at Heysham 1 Power Station in Lancashire.

News from Pilkington Building Products UK (11 March 2008)

ION Glass for Art Deco penthouse in Mayfair

 User application article   ION Glass designed and installed frameless shower enclosures, a glass balustrade, coloured glass panels and doors as well as a bespoke mirror.

News from Ion Glass ( 3 March 2008)

Debate on the sustainable housing challenge

 Technical background article   Pilkington hosted its inaugural EnergiSummit Question Time at the Glazier's Hall in London .

News from Pilkington Building Products UK (29 February 2008)

GGF sponsorship of Glassex and GPandT 2008

Glass and Glazing Federation announce that they are sponsoring GPandT seminars, Glassex Gold Club and the Forum with FENSA and BFRC.

News from Glass and Glazing Federation (28 February 2008)

Pilkington Planar makes dream a reality

 User application article   World's leading frameless structural glazing system, Pilkington Planar, has helped bring seven star glamour to an office in the UK.

News from Pilkington Building Products UK (25 February 2008)

Pilkington helps Hull provide shopping showcase

 User application article   St Stephen's shopping and leisure complex features a glazed roof structure, created using the Pilkington Planar frameless structural glazing system.

News from Pilkington Building Products UK (18 February 2008)

Glassex and GPandT see Pilkington take a stand

Success with Pilkington Activ self-cleaning glass at Glassex last year has encouraged Pilkington Building Products to take stand space for 2008.

News from Pilkington Building Products UK (14 February 2008)

Pilkington Activ self-cleaning glass for Glasgow

 User application article   Mammoth task to clean the windows, and choice to switch to Pilkington Activ not only eliminates the cost involved but also the risks associated with working at height.

News from Pilkington Building Products UK (12 February 2008)

Totally frameless glass screens from Ion Glass

 User application article   Glass screens from Ion Glass are perfect for contemporary atriums, corporate meeting rooms, gyms and saunas.

News from Ion Glass (12 February 2008)

GGF appoints Robert Aitken as President

'Climate Change create major opportunities for our industry and for GGF Members to develop higher-performing products that UK and European legislation requires' says Robert Aitken.

News from Glass and Glazing Federation (31 January 2008)

Glazing and housing top sustainability agenda

Pilkington hosts EnergiSummit - bringing glazing and housing to the top of the sustainability agenda.

News from Pilkington Building Products UK (21 January 2008)

GGF goes regional with the green message

GGF Chief Executive, Nigel Rees, briefs former Environment Minister the benefits of installing energy efficient windows.

News from Glass and Glazing Federation (18 January 2008)

Pilkington energiKare top product of the year

Pilkington has been recognised by the Construction Products Association for its innovative energy efficient IGU, Pilkington energiKare, in Construction Products Innovation and Achievement (CPIA) 2007.

News from Pilkington Building Products UK (18 January 2008)

BFRC Energy Ratings Label at 500

 Technical background article   British Fenestration Council announce that CWG Choices was 500th company to be issued with BFRC Energy Rating Label.

News from Glass and Glazing Federation (18 January 2008)

Pilkington Energikare hits the small screen

Pilkington Energikare brand to be beamed into homes up and down the country as part of a two-month television advertising campaign.

News from Pilkington Building Products UK ( 9 January 2008)

GGF Safety Glazing Awards 2007

5th Annual Awards for outstanding contributions to the glass and glazing industry was attended by over 60 members of the GGF.

News from Glass and Glazing Federation ( 9 January 2008)

Pilkington Energikare: Safe as houses

Pilkington has again partnered with Safestyle UK to supply its new energy efficient insulating glass unit, Pilkington energiKare, directly to homeowners.

News from Pilkington Building Products UK ( 7 January 2008)

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