SILVERSTAR direct international Edition April 2008
Information for Clients and Partners
Editorial
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10 year anniversary – EUROGLAS in Germany
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10 year anniversary - EUROGLAS in Germany By now EUROGLAS in Germany produces glass more than a decade. The plant in Haldensleben is the second site next to its sister company in Hombourg (France) that has started production in 1995.
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EUROGLAS in Haldensleben had celebrated its anniversary on 9th December 2007 which marks the start of the float glass production in this modern plant 10 years ago. It was fascinating to see how the endlessly glass ribbon appeared out of the 100 m annealing lehr for the first time. Within only 13 months one of the most up-to-date float glass company in the world on 32 hectare was built. Two years later another investment was made and a facility to produce laminated safety glass of the brand EUROLAMEX and heat insulating glass named SILVERSTAR was initiated. In August 2006, also in the newly built float glass company in Osterweddingen, the first glass was produced. The past years of the EUROGLAS history show that we were continuously developing. Our production sites with different facilities are the respond to the always changing market conditions and the reactions to our customer’s wishes.
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glasstec 2008
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Airport Hotel Basel Antony Parc 2, Paris Construction activities in the Middle East
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SILVERSTAR COMBI T Silber 48
5 EUROGLAS news Construction fair BUDMA Architect workshop in Kiev 13th SILVERSTAR partner forum Products & Data 2008/2009 EUROLAMEX Metallic
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Glass worlds glasstec 2008
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This year again, from October 21st to October 25th, experts from the industrial, trading and architecture sectors will meet to see and experience all the news in the world of glass. Also EUROGLAS and Glas Trösch will participate in this great event. We invite you to our exhibition booths to enjoy together this exceptional atmosphere and experience different kinds of glass. We are looking forward seeing you at the glasstec.
Your satisfaction is the basis of our success today and in the future. We are looking forward to be with you the next 10 years.
Christian Winter Management EUROGLAS Germany
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SILVERSTAR - Get on top High quality insulating glass with a golden appearance A glass façade with high performance layer design of SILVERSTAR COMBI Neutral 40/21 was used for the Airport Hotel Basel. The glasses help to have a balanced management of energy due to its very low overall energy transmittance of only 22 % according to DIN EN 410. The façade harmonizes with its golden and horizontal floating foil tape together with sun protection glasses realizing the desired effect of multiple layers
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huge construction of Antony Parc 1. A special exterior optical appearance for the façade was required. The decision in favour of SILVERSTAR COMBI Neutral 61/32 was made after a glass sampling inspection at the building site. With a light transmission of 61 % and overall energy transmittance of 34 % according to DIN EN 410 a maximum of daylight and great coziness will fill the rooms. In addition to the high energy efficiency the glass is also provided with sound insulation and functions against falling.
Construction activities in the Middle East
and transparency. The external appearance of the business hotel fits in like a chameleon. During the week it shines golden and reflects the business character of the hotel. On the weekend it glows festively red and adjusts to the Grand Casino Basel. The high performance of the façade glass SILVERSTAR COMBI Neutral 40/21 combines sun protection and thermal control together with a great optical brilliance and it provides a clear view from the hotel room to the nearby mountains.
Antony Parc 2 – glass façades with high transparency In the French city Antony, nearby to Paris, the generously designed building complex Antony Parc 2 shows itself at its best. It was created by architect Jean-Paul Viguir. The building complex with a space of around 50,000 m2, that includes a hotel, offices and shops, was established next to the
It is generally known that the building industry in the Middle East is booming. Around 20 % of all construction cranes worldwide are operating in Dubai. According to the slogan “bigger, higher, faster and more…” huge cities and new districts of superlatives are built. Also SILVERSTAR attracts attention in the gulf region. Some projects were realized with our sun protection glass of the brand SILVERSTAR SUNSTOP T after intensive consultations and negotiations. The Citadel Tower, in the centre of Dubai along the Business Bay, is being built at the moment. Here 17,000 m2 SILVERSTAR SUNSTOP T Blue 30 is used. Further projects in Kuwait (Safat Tower and Tijara „25-26 February“ Towers) are also in the construction phase. In Amman (Jordania) the Al Quds College and the Al-Salam Commercial Center was realized with SILVERSTAR. The bluish and silver brilliance of SUNSTOP T glasses as well as the technical values like the shading coefficient convinces and meets the requirements of the customers. Moreover, the easy handling speaks for the SUNSTOP T glasses because tempering takes place after coating and cutting. The result is shorter delivery time, therefore more efficient operations on the construction site are possible.
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SILVERSTAR Product worlds
EUROGLAS news
SILVERSTAR COMBI T Silber 48 sets a creative focus
Construction fair BUDMA
The latest invention of sun protection glasses of the SILVERSTAR product range is SILVERSTAR COMBI T Silber 48 and it convinces due to its silver exterior reflection. The innovative layer design sets the stage for buildings with huge glass façades and glass constructions. But not only fantastic is the innovative layer - also great energetic features stick out next to the aesthetic brilliance. This is visible and perceptible.
This year again, from January 22 until January 25, the BUDMA construction fair opened its doors for visitors in Pozna´n (Poland). Due to gained experiences over the past years it was known that on Wednesday and Thursday most business partners will visit the fair. Therefore a separate conference room was rented to talk in a calm and relaxed atmosphere with existing and potential customers.
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The fair was very good visited again and constructive talks were held to develop and elaborate business partnerships. For the first time, the Polish SANCO license holder had together as partners a booth at the fair. This shared appearance at the BUDMA was a good idea and also the good location of the booth. This way many interesting talks took place. In addition the show-truck was at the BUDMA. So the object consultant presented different SUNSTOP and COMBI glasses very demonstrativly to interested customers. This year’s BUDMA was again a raving success.
Architect workshop in Kiev At the beginning of this year, from January 21 to January 22, a workshop for architects was organized with the SILVERSTAR Academy in Kiev (Ukraine). Thanks to its low overall energy transmittance of 35 % this COMBI glass offers efficient protection against heating of rooms during summer time. Its Ug value of 1.1 W/m2K reduces heating costs during cold winter months. The light transmission of 48 % allows enough daylight in rooms and supports convenience in the office. Due to the possibility of tempering, the glass sheets in jumbo sizes can be cut after lamination and also be printed. We will be pleased to hand out corresponding glass samples and documents to you. Please contact your glass supplier or our SILVERSTAR consultant.
Different application forms with SILVERSTAR products were the main focus of the event. But the workshop was also good to meet the architects and have conversations about new and planned projects in the Ukraine. The meeting took place in the beautiful environment of the river Dnepr around 25 km from Kiev. 19 leading architects from Charkov, Kiev and Donetsk participated in the workshop. Another part of the workshop was a visit of the window construction fair in Kiev on January 22. 3
13th SILVERSTAR partner forum
Products & Data 2008/2009
Traditionally, in spring and fall the SILVERSTAR partner forum takes place. Time has come, so in March the forum was organized for the 13th time. The opening speech was done by the EUROGLAS management, followed by discussions about sales promotion with SILVERSTAR, in regard to market development as well as advertising material and planned events.
Knowledge about glass - convenient and easy: The third edition of the EUROGLAS manual “Products and Data” is near completion. The manual contains technical values and properties of the EUROGLAS brand family and its products. Together with new developments like SILVERSTAR COMBI Neutral 51/26, the design glass EUROLAMEX Metallic and many other interesting improvements, this reference book offers great impressions of the production processes at EUROGLAS. The revised edition will be available soon in German and English. Further languages will be accessible soon as pdfdownload online. See: www.euroglas.com
EUROLAMEX Metallic EUROLAMEX Metallic is our new design glass. The product is made for a harmonious and trendy living area and thanks to
The rest of the day was spent with Jochen Becker. He is already known from the last SILVERSTAR partner forum. One topic of the workshop was effective time management and this time around 30 participants were trained. Jochen Becker showed how to set and achieve aims. Furthermore, he did a training how to mentally access a situation and how to control discussions so that they end positively. The breaks in between were filled with intensive talks. Finally the SILVERSTAR partner forum was a success with very positive feedbacks.
its colour perception a unique atmosphere is created. The silk-matt and slightly shining glass surface reflects the rich diversity of colour shades. EUROLAMEX Metallic has the same characteristics as normal laminated safety glass. It is stable, very resistant and especially hygienic. Therefore EUROLAMEX Metallic applies to a wide range of application in the interior design. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us: haldensleben@euroglas.com.
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GLAS TRÖSCH and EUROGLAS company group
Euroglas GmbH Dammühlenweg 60 D-39340 Haldensleben Tel ++49 (0) 39 04/638-0 Fax ++49 (0) 39 04/638-100 haldensleben@euroglas.com
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Date of issue: April 2008
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