Guardian Glass & Privacy Glass Solutions Join Forces With Lyto
This week Guardian Glass and Privacy Glass Solutions announced the two companies have joined forces to commercialize the full-blackout, between-the-glass, automated micro-shade technology dubbed Lyto.
Guardian Glass, the original manufacturing partner of the Lyto product, has chosen South Florida-based Privacy Glass Solutions to produce and commercialize the innovative new product in the United States.
Lyto technology can provide complete blackout in just a few seconds for windows, doors, privacy glass in bedrooms and bathrooms, skylights and entry doors. As such, Lyto has tremendous potential in buildings where control of daylight and the comfort and privacy of occupants is particularly important, such as healthcare and educational facilities.
According to Guardian, the Lyto technology is unique because the shade is completely contained within a double or triple insulating glass unit. Lyto has no mechanical parts and is activated by passing a small current that creates an electrostatic attraction between the micro-shade and the glass surface.
For more information, click the image above to see a video of Lyto in action on the Privacy Glass Solutions website.
OBE's New StormMax Line Turns Storefronts Into Stormfronts
Dallas-based Oldcastle Building Envelope (OBE), a leading global supplier of architectural glass, metal and hardware, has announced the launch of StormMax Level E as an extension of the company’s StormMax storefront and entrance product portfolio.
The StormMax Level E rollout is great news for businesses in coastal areas prone to hurricanes. According to OBE, StormMax Level E was designed to meet the requirements of the Florida Building Code and passes both large (Level E) and small (Level A) missile impact tests.
StormMax® Level E meets requirements for essential facilities in Florida’s High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ) and impact resistance wind zones 3 & 4 across coastal states in the Southeast and Southwest.
The StormMax Level E line is an all-in-one solution that simplifies installation by providing both glass and frames, tested together, to ensure precision, performance, and reliable defense against the most severe weather conditions and high-velocity hurricane impacts.
The new Level E line includes FG-5750, FG-5750T StormMax Storefront and Rugged StormMax Entrances. The system is available with both dry and wet glazing options. For more information, see the official press release.
GlassBuild 2024 To Bring Over 500 Exhibitors To Dallas
It’s already September which means that GlassBuild America is only a few short weeks away. The industry’s most important event in North America will be held in Dallas for the first time in 2024 and over 500 exhibitors are already confirmed including 115 new exhibitors, according to NGA President & CEO Nicole Harris.
In addition to the exhibitors, the first full day of the conference will feature an industry trends roundtable discussion about high-performance solutions with representatives from NEXT Energy Technologies, Alpen and NSG Pilkington.
Two of the highlights for glass industry pros on Day Two will be presentations on How to Develop a Successful Internal Training Program and How To Leverage Your Network for Efficient Professional Development.
To learn more and register for GlassBuild America 2024, visit the official website.
From A to Z: Alpen Launches New Zenith Sliding Glass Door Series
Alpen High Performance Products (Alpen), a leading manufacturer of advanced window, door and insulated glass technologies, has released a new Zenith sliding glass door series.
According the Alpen, the Zenith series was designed to provide customers with bigger door options that are easier to open and close while also providing increased energy efficiency and durability.
According to the official press release, other features of Alpen’s new Zenith series include the following:
- Durable, all-fiberglass frames coated with Alpen’s best-in-class paint system featuring 14 standard paint colors
- Advanced roller assemblies featuring polymer wheels, precision bearings and a single-bogie carriage for balanced load distribution
- Raised sliding sill track to ensure longer-lasting roll
- Integrated screen track for improved functionality and convenience
- Warp-resistant fiberglass interlocks
The Zenith doors are available with Alpen’s ThinGlass Triple (TGT) and ThinGlass Quad (TGQ) pane insulated glass. The energy efficiency performance data for each type of glass used in the Zenith series, along with a full product description is available at thinkalpen.com.
Impact Resistant Market to Reach $42 Billion Globally By 2030
A new global industry report released this week anticipates faster-than-normal growth in the impact resistant glass market over the coming decade.
Impact Resistant Glass Market to Reach $42.38 Billion Globally is the headline of Exactitude Consultancy’s new report which breaks down the impact glass industry by region, by application and by end-use industry among other variables.
The report estimates the current value of the global impact resistant glass market to be $22.5 billion which is forecast to reach $42.4 billion by 2030 which translates into an 8.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR).
Another global glass and glazing industry report released last week by IndustryARC predicts the global smart glass and smart window market will reach $10.2 billion by 2030 with North America leading all regions with a 14.5% CAGR.
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