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Minimizes the transmission of radiant heat while stopping flames, smoke, hot and toxic gases. 

Class E fire-rated glass reduces this risk by preventing early glass breakage or melting in the passageways used for safe egress.  

Credibility is a product of trust, and trust requires transparency.

High-security glazing protects building occupants against a range of threats. Learn what to look for in selecting appropriate attack-, bullet-, or blast-resistant glass.  

Beekeeping is more topical than ever: we hear more and more about urban hives or amateur apiary courses, for example. For two Vetrotech Saint-Gobain employees, Vincent Johner and Michel Oberson, bees are not only a trend, but a passion they have shared and practiced for several years in their free time. "What fascinates me the most is the complexity of bee colonies and the way they live in community," explains Vincent, who is in charge of eight colonies in the Glâne region. For one hour a week, he puts his role as a method engineer on hold and puts on his beekeeper's equipment to check on the well-being of his protégés. Last year, Vincent began sharing the fruits of his hobby with his co-workers. "I started distributing my honey in my workplace, which generated a lot of interest," he explains. It was by seeing this enthusiasm that the director of the Romont factory, Cédéric Berg, wanted to embark on the Vetro'Miel adventure.

Kevin Norcross, General Manager for Vetrotech Saint-Gobain North America, discusses the value of daylighting and the value it brings to our health, education and happiness. 

Since the emergence of the terrorist threat in past years, the Kalashnikov assault rifle has drawn particular attention. However, the characteristics of its ammunition have not yet been incorporated into European ballistic resistance standards. Vetrotech Saint-Gobain is going still further in its quest to develop solutions for the most high-risk environments to fill gaps of actual European standards.

At the end of October 2017, the bi-annual exhibition Kormarine took place in Busan, Korea. During this – mainly domestic oriented, but 4th largest exhibition in shipbuilding worldwide - more than 44.000 visitors turned up to visit over 2.000 booths. The themes of this event were very diverse but dedicated to the maritime industry: from shipbuilding- & production plants to energy & environmental specializations.