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Vitro Architectural Glass is pleased to announce that BirdSmart® Bird Safe Glass has been named a winner in the 2026 Environment+Energy Leader Awards.

With its award-winning “Poetry of the Factory” project, Şişecam introduced an innovative approach to B2B communication.

Roberto Cabrera, Vice President of Engineering and Technology at Vitro Architectural Glass, has been named as the Phoenix Award's Glass Person of the Year, becoming the 54th recipient of this prestigious honor.

With the Innovation Award 2026, FENSTERBAU FRONTALE has established a new, quality-focused award scheme for the first time.

These awards recognise exceptional projects in the lightweight façade, window, and sun protection sectors, while also honouring the best undergraduate or postgraduate dissertations concerning the building envelope.

After more than four decades at the heart of the UK glass industry, Dave Dalton formally retired on Friday 17 April 2026, bringing to a close to a career commitment to championing glass as a material of the future.

Kuraray is proud to have contributed its products to four outstanding projects honoured at the awards.

The National Glass Association is pleased to welcome Robert Russel to the team as the new senior account executive, working within the sales department.

Kuraray announced a 10% price increase for its Trosifol® PVB interlayers and Mowital® Tech resin, effective for shipments on or after May 1, 2026.

����ר�� and Glazing Federation strengthens its leadership team with the appointment of Amy Hopton-Smith as Head of Commercial and Operations, reinforcing its focus on growth and member value.

In recent years, we have not been busy with awards or recognition. We were mainly busy building. Just getting better every day and making software that really works for the glass industry.

Kuraray will participate in the 215th edition of Zak World of Façades, taking place on April 29, 2026, at the Maritim Plaza in Tirana, Albania.

Glaston Corporation’s SVP People & Culture and member of the Executive Leadership Team, Riikka Laitasalo, has decided to leave the company to pursue new opportunities outside Glaston.

FGIA Board of Directors voted during the FGIA Annual Conference to name longtime member and leader Mark Hutchinson (INTIGRAL) an Honorary Member of the Association.

Accomplished Executive to Lead Pella’s Portfolio Growth and Performance 

Kuraray has announced its participation in China Glass 2026, taking place from April 7–10 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), one of the most important global events for the glass industry.

Elke Harreiß is handing over the baton to Heike Slotta for FENSTERBAU FRONTALE and to Benedikt Weyerer for Chillventa. Both will be responsible for the strategic direction and conceptual development of their respective events going forward.

The passing of the gavel between the outgoing FGIA Chair of the Board, Rob Grommesh (Cardinal Glass Industries), and the incoming Chair, Mike Turner (YKK AP), took place during the 2026 Annual Conference.

Vitro Architectural Glass has announced the appointment of Lee Hudson as the new National Architectural Manager for the Southwest territory, covering California, Nevada and Hawaii.

Vitro Architectural Glass has named Adam Webb as the new Mid-South National Architectural Manager, overseeing the North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky areas.

On 11 March, the Board of Directors of Glass for Europe convened for the association’s General Assembly, where members confirmed the leadership of Davide Cappellino (AGC Glass Europe) for another term.

HEGLA’s IG2Pieces system has been nominated for the prestigious Fensterbau Innovation Award, highlighting its contribution to advancing circular solutions in the glass industry.

The Facade Tectonics Institute is pleased to announce its 2026 Board of Directors, welcoming new board members and recognizing leadership transitions as the Institute continues to expand its global programs and initiatives.

FGIA honored outstanding industry leaders and member companies during its 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony, celebrating excellence, service and commitment across the fenestration and glazing community.

The Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) announces the appointment of Attila Arian as President.