Tag Archives: Japan

NSG Group Reports ‘Remarkable’ Revenue Increase for Architectural Glass

Posted on February 13, 2023 by News Editor

A “remarkable” revenue increase in architectural glass helped NSG Group, parent company to Pilkington, increase overall revenue and operating profits in Q3. Company data shows that Q3 profits also improved thanks to better prices and volume, which was helped by … Continue reading →

ClearVue to Undertake First U.S. Commercial Install of its Energy Generating Solar Windows

Posted on June 10, 2022 by News Editor

Smart building materials company ClearVue Technologies Limited has announced that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to install its patented solar energy windows at into a new office building in Atlanta, Ga., the first such commercial installation in … Continue reading →

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Glass Industry Podcast – With Guest Oliver Stepe, President of YKK AP America Inc.

Posted on August 30, 2021 by News Editor

This month’s podcast features Oliver Stepe, president of YKK AP America Inc. who talks, among other things, about being a kid who grew up on Long Island running a company based in Japan with its main plant in rural Georgia.

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Sika Acquires Japanese Adhesives and Sealants Business

Posted on April 28, 2021 by News Editor

Sika has agreed to acquire Hamatite, the adhesives business of the Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. Hamatite offers adhesives and sealants to the construction and automotive industries. The acquisition will significantly strengthen Sika’s market position in Japan, increase market access to … Continue reading →

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Biesse Group Announces New International Branches

Posted on April 22, 2021 by News Editor

Biesse Group has announced the expansion of its international network with new branches opening in Israel, Japan and Brazil to strengthen its presence in markets identified as strategic. With 39 branches in Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle and … Continue reading →

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