Building and Construction
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29 Feb 2016
Thermal insulation is the feature most in demand in residential glass
Bertrange, Luxembourg, February 29, 2016 – Thermal insulation is the main concern for consumers when choosing glass for their windows. This is the main conclusion from a survey conducted by Guardian Industries’ Glass Group in Europe, a manufacturer of high-quality residential, commercial and interior application glass products, and one of the leading window installation companies in Spain. According to the survey, thermal insulation is the top purchase criterion for the majority of those surveyed, followed by control of solar radiation.
26 Feb 2016
Guardian UK earns ‘responsible sourcing’ certification
Bertrange, Luxembourg, February 26, 2016 – Guardian Industries UK Ltd. (Guardian) has earned the coveted BES 6001 accreditation for its responsible sourcing of materials. After independent assessment by the British Standards Institution, the awarding body, Guardian UK received a “Very Good” score, highlighting the company’s long-term focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Perstorp - February 24, 2016 - Perstorp, the world leader in polycaprolactone polyols, is continuously looking to diversify and develop its current portfolio of products to solve specific customer needs. One successful project has involved Herculan, a major flooring manufacturer where a new innovative product has been developed, tested and introduced into high performance polyurethane flooring solutions.
Muttenz, February 18, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced plans to invest more than CHF 7.5 million in specialized equipment and facilities to expand the capabilities and capacities for the production of color and additive masterbatches for use in engineering resins and high-temperature plastics like PEEK (polyether ether ketone). The largest investment has been earmarked for plants in Shanghai, Singapore, and at two plants in the U.S.A. 
Bertrange, Luxembourg, February 16, 2016 – When the Centraal Museum in Utrecht, the Netherlands staged “Pleasure & Piety,” a unique exhibition of works by Joachim Wtewael, Guardian Clarity™ anti-reflective glass was selected to provide the perfect solution in terms of protection, low reflection and high light transmission.
Bertrange, Luxembourg, February 11, 2016 – The spectacular, arched Markthal, or Market Hall, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, clearly impresses more than just those who shop or live there. The 100,000-square-metre, mixed-use structure – which includes 228 apartments and some 100 fresh market produce stalls, a supermarket, restaurants, 1,200 parking spots, and more – recently took home the prestigious Rotterdam Architecture Award.