Guardian Glass reafirma su compromiso con la arquitectura sostenible en el IV Congreso Internacional de la Fundación Arquitectura y Sociedad

Bertrange, Luxemburgo, 29 de junio de 2016 – El IV Congreso Internacional de la Fundación Arquitectura y Sociedad se desarrolla hoy y mañana en Pamplona bajo el lema “Arquitectura Cambio de Clima”. En él, arquitectos, ingenierías de proyectos y proveedores de materiales, entre otros analistas y pensadores, se dan cita para estudiar cómo el cambio climático exige una nueva forma de construir edificios y ciudades. La sostenibilidad y la dimensión social de la arquitectura, entendidas como herramientas para mejorar el entorno y la vida de las personas, son las ideas troncales del encuentro, que busca respuestas para enfrentarse, desde la arquitectura y el urbanismo, a los desafíos suscitados por el cambio climático.

A complete solution:
Guardian Glass introduces advanced glass that provides a comfortable environment inside conservatories and orangeries

Advanced glazing solutions for all year round use of Conservatories and Orangeries, including self cleaning, low maintenance glass. 
(Photo Guardian Industries Corp., GRDPR096)Bertrange, Luxembourg, June 13, 2016 – Guardian, a leading manufacturer of high performance architectural glass, has introduced Guardian Sun® in the UK and Ireland, a specially coated glass with solar control and thermal insulation (U-value of 1.0 W/m²K) properties, and an internal light reflection rate of 17%, one of the lowest currently available for this type of application.

Guardian Clarity™ anti-reflective glass helps museum visitors focus on the exhibits

Guardian Clarity™ anti-reflective glass helps museum visitors focus on the exhibits. 
‘Osiris, Egypt’s Sunken Mysteries’ at l’Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris, France.
(Photo Philippe Chancel © Franck Goddio / Hilti Foundation, GRDPR057)Bertrange, Luxembourg, May 12, 2016 – When museum operators want to ensure that the art shines in their exhibitions and not the display-case glass protecting it, they are increasingly opting for Guardian Clarity™ double-sided, anti-reflective glass. Clarity delivers a nearly invisible, glassless effect to museum display cases, allowing visitors to view the items as if visible to the naked eye, while still providing the necessary protection and security for these often priceless, irreplaceable artifacts.

Guardian launches ClimaGuard® Blue self-cleaning solar control glass for conservatory roof applications

Guardian launches Climaguard® Blue self-cleaning solar control glass for conservatory roof applications. 
(Photo depositphoto.com, GRDPR069)Bertrange, Luxembourg, April 28, 2016 – Guardian Industries’ Glass Group in Europe, a leading manufacturer of high performance architectural glass and a key supplier to the building industry, has introduced an all-in-one solution for conservatory and orangery roof applications. Guardian ClimaGuard® Blue is a self-cleaning glass that combines solar control, thermal insulation and glare reduction in a single dual coated pane of glass, with a blue appearance.

Glass as a form of acoustic insulation on International Noise Awareness Day

Guardian Industries’ Glass Group in Europe highlights the importance of properly enclosed windows. 
(Photo Guardian Industries Corp., GRDPR075) Bertrange, Luxembourg, April 27, 2016 – Today is International Noise Awareness Day and serves to remind us that excessive noise can be harmful both to our health and to the ecosystems that surround us. Guardian Industries’ Glass Group in Europe supports this awareness initiative and helps explain the importance of good window insulation and provides advice on how to choose the best glass system for the sound insulation of homes.

Guardian Glass Services boosts its management team with the appointment of Luisa Delclaux and Javier Lorea

Javier Lorea, director of sales of Guardian Glass Services.Bertrange, Luxembourg, March 30, 2016 – Luisa Delclaux has been named managing director of Guardian Glass Services®, the newly rebranded glass repair service division of Guardian Industries, a leading provider of glass high-quality products for commercial, residential, transportation and interior applications. Delclaux takes over from Marco Antonio Moreno, who has assumed new responsibilities in the group’s Automotive Division. The change of leadership is complemented by the appointment of Javier Lorea as director of sales for the division.

Guardian Clarity™ anti-reflective glass:
Providing a facade experience with a different perspective

Guardian Clarity™ anti-reflective glass:
Providing a facade experience with a different perspective.
(Photos Guardian Industries Corp., GRDPR020) Bertrange, Luxembourg, March 30, 2016 – Traditionally, glass is used to create a barrier to protect its encased environment. However, selecting the wrong glass can affect the overall visual performance by resulting in unwanted glare and reflection, while at the same time reducing light transmission and overall aesthetics. Guardian Clarity™ is the right glass that can make the difference.

Guardian celebrates 35 years of presence in Luxembourg

From left to right: Pierre Weila - Deputy Mayor Bertrange, René Winkin - Director of FEDIL, Guus Boekhoudt - Vice President Europe of Guardian Industries’ Glass, Nicolas Buck - President of the Board of FEDIL, Etienne Schneider - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy and Foreign Trade of Luxembourg and Jean Ries, Governmental Affairs Consultant Guardian Europe.Bertrange, Luxembourg, March 23, 2016 – Etienne Schneider, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy and Foreign Trade of Luxembourg, joined Guardian leadership for the formal opening of the company’s new European Headquarters in Bertrange, Luxembourg on 23 March 2016.

Guardian SunGuard® glass is a smart choice in educational facilities

Zamek Culture Centre - Guardian SunGuard® SuperNeutral® 62/34 is a smart choice in educational facilities. 
(Photos Guardian Industries Corp., GRDPR045) Bertrange, Luxembourg, March 16, 2016 – Schools, kindergartens and educational centres are unique facilities. Because of their purpose, they must meet the highest safety standards while also ensuring the comfort of the occupants. One of the ways to improve comfort inside educational institutions, especially those in historic buildings, is to use glazing with high transparency and an optimised solar protection. Zamek Culture Centre in Poznań is a building where such a solution has been successfully implemented.

The new face of the city: facade renovation using Guardian® glass

Okraglak department store in Poznan.
(Photo Guardian Częstochowa sp. z o.o., GRDPR014)Bertrange, Luxembourg, March 8, 2016 – The Okraglak department store in Poznan, and the Plac Unii City Shopping centre and the Q22 office building in Warsaw, are historical structures that successfully blend into the surrounding modern architecture. Guardian® glass was used on all three building facades, combining creative design with high-performance solutions for energy efficiency and noise insulation.

Guardian welcomes UK expansion by Cornwall Glass

The new processing equipment will be capable of polishing glass in all thicknesses to the capabilities of the toughening plant.
(Photo Guardian Industries Corp., GRDPR019) Bertrange, Luxembourg, March 3, 2016 - Guardian Industries’ Glass Group in Europe, a leading manufacturer of high-quality commercial, residential, interior and automotive glass products, is pleased to see one of its UK customers in strong growth mode.

Guardian receives Álava Chamber of Commerce International Business Award

Javier García, plant manager of Guardian Llodio was present to receive the award.
(Photo Guardian Industries Corp., GRDPR029) Bertrange, Luxembourg, March 3, 2016 – The Álava Chamber of Commerce and Industry has honoured a company from Guardian Industries’ Glass Group in Europe -- its float glass plant in Llodio, Spain -- with its International Business Award. Each year, the Chamber recognizes three companies that stand out for both their focus on exports and their contribution to the local community. This is the 30th year that the Chamber of Commerce has presented these awards.