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HORN continues to advance sustainable glass production with its innovative E-Fusion Power Boosting System, designed to increase melting efficiency, improve glass quality and support manufacturers in reducing CO₂ emissions.

Vitro Architectural Glass, the largest glass manufacturer in North America, has announced the promotion of Shawn Winn to Western Regional Sales Manager.

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Board of Directors voted recently to name longtime member and leader Greg McKenna (Kawneer Company) an Honorary Member of the Association.

With a view to improve the commercial network, RCN Solutions is pleased to welcome Marcello Lecchi as contractor sales representative for the Italian market.

Planned CEO Succession Ensures Seamless Transition and Continued Legacy of Innovation, Growth and Success

A People’s Daily report highlights how NorthGlass is driving innovation and sustainability in China’s rapidly evolving glass industry.

The Glass and Glazing Group has appointed David Mechem as Managing Director of FENSA Limited and RISA Ltd to enhance service and support for installers and homeowners.

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.

����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.

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.

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Accomplished Executive to Lead Pella’s Portfolio Growth and Performance 

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.

HORN was entrusted by Gerresheimer to replace its existing all-electric melting furnace with a new state-of-the-art all-electric furnace at its Momignies manufacturing plant in Belgium.

HORN Glass Industries has recently founded a new project company named HORN Contracting LLC with a subsidiary in Abu Dhabi to ensure the handling and operational support of strategically important projects in the UAE.