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Durability according to EN ISO 12543-4:2011 confirmed through independent testing. Many fire-resistant glass types with heat-absorbing interlayers are sensitive to direct or indirect UV radiation. Over time, this may lead to the appearance of: discoloration, yellowness, haze, cloudiness, as well as the formation of bubbles or even delamination.
The Palais Coburg in Vienna was bought by POK Pühringer, a private foundation, with the intention to convert it into a luxury hotel resort.
A very important goal of fire protection, in addition to life-safety, is to ensure the continuity of operations. Most high-rise towers, especially mixed use occupancies, have a lift shaft in the core
Vetrotech Saint-Gobain’s North American headquarters in Washington State has increased its production footprint, consolidating production of its fire-rated glazing and framing systems into one building.
Secure and fire-rated glazing solutions for public infrastructure and transport hubs.
Since the end of 2020, fire-rated and high-security glass has been produced with state-of-the-art machinery and a high degree of automation at the new plant in Würselen, Germany. Compared to the historic Vetrotech Kinon production facility in Aachen, the new site offers 25% more production space, allowing all manufacturing processes to come under one roof. As part of the relocation of production, Vetrotech Saint-Gobain Kinon GmbH, whose name referred to the original founder, was renamed Vetrotech Saint-Gobain Würselen GmbH.
Saint-Gobain, through its specialist fire-rated glass subsidiary Vetrotech Saint-Gobain North America, today announced the upcoming relocation of Vetrotech North America’s Headquarters in Auburn, Washington to a new facility in Faribault, Minnesota. The relocation will allow Vetrotech to invest in new manufacturing technology, continuing the company’s commitment to its growth in North America.