SILVERSTAR direct international Edition May 2009
Information for Clients and Partners
Editorial Sunny times for EUROGLAS
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In view of the general bad mood this headline probably sounds optimistic for some readers. With our newest investment towards the solar industry however we see ourselves on the right way: In the middle of 2008 we decided to enter actively into the solar market. Well this means, we will deliver the front and back glasses to the module manufacturers in the field of photovoltaic and solarheat. For this we built up a new plant in Haldensleben with appropriate equipment technology for the processing of our jumbos to module glass. On a special coating line we additionally will apply a transparent front contact for thin section solar modules. With EUROWHITE SOLAR we have developed an extrawhite float glass, which fulfills the special requirements for solar applications.
On the architecture market difficult months lie in front of us – in Germany we expect a minus of 10 %, in many of our neighbouring countries the financial break-down is still more dramatic. It is necessary to look ahead and to concentrate on the strengths. As a reliable partner we will support you thereby and not only with the delivery of glass. In March we have organized our 15th partner forum and offered our customers current information on the topics of market, sale and new products. For 1000 days at our plant in Osterweddingen EUROGLAS produces also the Floatglas for your daily need. With the new plant in Poland, which we are going to put into operation this year, we will continue to develop likewise our position on the European market. Innovative products, e.g. the new SILVERSTAR SELEKT T, extend our product range of coated glasses constantly. We see ourselves well prepared to come out of this present situation stronger than before. I wish you all good luck for the next months!
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Sunny times for EUROGLAS
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New refinement work in Haldensleben
3 SILVERSTAR - Get on top
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5-Stars-Hotel ‚Elysion‘, Bonn Aldar Headquarter, Abu Dhabi SWISS Tower, Dubai
4 EUROGLAS news Primus in Kiev Budma in Poznan 15th SILVERSTAR partner forum Puzzle 01/2009
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Glass worlds New refinement work in Haldensleben
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With the ground-breaking ceremony on 29th September 2008 the building period for the refinement work at the location Haldensleben has begun. The previous months were fulfilled with intensive consultation and planning. Reasons why EUROGLAS has established the new
manufacturing plant are obvious. Renewable energies are essential for the power supply of the future therefore the photovoltaic in this energy mix will play a central role. If it comes to the coating and to the optimization of glass surfaces EUROGLAS has been proved as the experienced coating specialist for many years now.
Jürgen Nahr Managing Director of Euroglas GmbH (Experience more on page 4) 1
SILVERSTAR - Get on top Distinguished with stars
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With the new 5-Stars-Hotel ‘Elysion’ receives an internationally aligned top-address for tourists, businessmen and visitors in Bonn. The exclusive luxury hotel in Bonn, near the place of birth of Ludwig van Beethoven, is the second home on the Rhine for everyone, who likes the optimal connection of design, worldopen hospitality and multimedia infrastructure. A place for events, vacation and a well-being feeling place on the sun side of the Rhine is build up.
For a building like this, that shall be an example for buildings in 21st century in general, the following of the LEED guidelines (Leadership in energy and pollution-control technology design) was self-evident. For the glass facade also glasses were looked for, which ensure outstanding sun protection of the building cover with minimum heat entry. 37,000 m² SILVERSTAR SUNSTOP T Blue 30 on Glacier-glass with a blue clay/tone for the front, which fulfills the requirements demanded of 17 % with its g-value to the energy entry. The glass unites with the colours of the bay harmoniously. The counter washer consists of SILVERSTAR ENplus T (Heat damming glass). The SILVERSTAR products can be tempered and because of this, plants which temper glass can store coated jumbos and can act flexible with orders. Everyone profits from shortened running times and the project management are simpler to convert.
Principal item of singular architecture is those, up to 21 m high, multi-functional glass-resounds for events and conferences – again thereby a singular place for impressive productions is created. The design of the hotel fulfills however also the requirements to ‘a greenbuilding’. Naturally thus an important role is given to the choice of the front glasses in the total climatic concept. The layer design SILVERSTAR COMBI Neutral 51/26 does not only convince in the outstanding combination of sun protection and aesthetics. With its extremely small total energy transmission factor of 28 % after EN 410 also the cooling need can be effectively reduced in the summer. SILVERSTAR COMBI Neutral 51/26 fulfills thus also relevant requirements to the lastingness in the building.
Distinguished with Award In September 2009 in Abu Dhabi a new building complex will inaugurated, which now already is well-known and one of the high buildings in Abu Dhabi . It fulfilles all conditions to become the new landmark of Al Raha Beach. The new Aldar Headquarter is already price-crowned - it was distinguished nevertheless in the summer 2008 by BEX with the Award ‘Best Futuristic Design’. The futuristic-sphericalally shining of Aldar HQ was designed by the well-known architects MZ & Partner: 110 m high and round. Principal item of the building are two towers from concrete, which carry the daring steel glass construction. For the build ing altogether 25,000 m² are blocked concrete, 5,7000 t steel and 25,000 m² glass – and for the foundation and the basements 90,000 m² were dug and removed sand.
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EUROGLAS aktuell Distinguished Swiss
Primus in Kiev
Dubai with the SWISS TOWER sets a completely different milestone. The SWISS Tower in Dubai is world-wide the first building, which is built ‘country branded’. In order to be able to convert the unusual idea, also the Consulate General and the Swiss message were consulted into the UAE advisory. Established is a SWISSNESS, far away from the real scenery of Central Europe. The 40-storeyed office tower lies in the middle of the Nakhell's Jumeirah Lake Towers. Functionally in the plan and with one economical and energetical optimized structure, the Skyscraper refers thematically to the character of Switzerland. On the clam-shell the front pictures are printed of Swiss landscapes: From juicy meadows the front changes upward into a mountainous Alpine scenery and ends in the powerful massif of the Matterhorn under a blue sky. The rhomb form creates space for winter gardens, which alternate in each fourth storey with the offices. Beginning with the two levels of the Business Center, starting from 22nd level, the winter gardens extend over 14 floors with regional plants and let everyone experience the landscapes of Switzerland in a sensuous way and helps to create a pleasant room climate. At the prism formed top two levels with luxury apartments and a pool landscape are available. No question that with this building the facade design not only energetic, but also aesthetic requirements needed to be fulfilled. SILVERSTAR SUNSTOP T Neutral 50 on green glass accents the façade design by coloured reflections in a fantastical way. SILVERSTAR SUNSTOP T glasses are also determining, if it is co-ordinated with an environmental energy concept. In co-operation with our SILVERSTAR advisors the glass is selected individually, which fulfills the optical and structural-physical aspects and offers the perfect interaction of energy passage and light permeability.
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Again in this year EUROGLAS was represented from 20th to 23rd January 2009 on the Primus. At the beginning of the year 197 exhibitors from 14 countries presented themselves and its products in the Ukrainian capital. During the Primus the EUROGLAS team had many appointments with representatives of different companies and were able to talk about possible future business relations in a relaxed and calm atmosphere. In doing this the EUROGLAS team held constructional conversati-
ons with representatives from Moldavia, Belarus and Ukraina. This highlight of this year’s fair Primus has been the customer evening of EUROGLAS. Framed in a local culture ambience the productive discussions were continued. Against the general development relating to market conditions a positive balance of the Primus can be drawn.
BUDMA in Poznan As every year parallel to the Primus the Polish Poznan took place. From 20th to 23rd January 2009 experts and specialists met each other in order to inform themselves about new products and developments. The EUROGLAS team led intensive customer conversations and was very satisfied with the fair appearance. A reason for it was also the successful customer evening. EUROGLAS had invited its customers to a Bowling competition. In a sporty-relaxed atmosphere the constructional conversati-
ons were continued on co-operation and perspective developments. Each customer also was rewarded in this evening for his sporty-aggressive ambition.
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15th SILVERSTAR partner forum in Osterweddingen
New refinement work in Haldensleben
On 6th March 2009 EUROGLAS Germany has organized the 15th SILVERSTAR partner forum under the slogan ‘Sale 2009 – we start‘. After seven successful years the partner forum came up with a new profile and a multiplicity of new ideas.
EUROGLAS is going to start to produce the high-quality semifinished parts for thin section module manufacturers in the middle of 2009. From one hand the customers will get the individually cut of white glass EUROWHITE SOLAR provided, received with complex glass working on as well as TCO and at a later anti-reflex coatings of own defaults. The customers are nearby. They are settled in the so-called Solarvalley, in central Germany and thus in a periphery of 200 km of the neighbouring counties. With the TCO coating EUROGLAS is the trendsetter and favours a brandnew procedure. It is aimed to increase the efficiency of thin section modules through the self developed coating design and therefore to increase the profitability of solar plants in general.
This year we have invited our customers to Osterweddingen. Not only the place of this event was another one, also the circle of the invited customers was substantially widened. However, this
With its decision for the new plant EUROGLAS already sees itself confirmed. The high production capacity utilisation of the plant is a clear proof for the business vision and the enterpriseown research and development potential. innovation was successful. That’s why we could welcome customers, who had not been our guests before. The program covered all facets, which interested our guests. The Managing Director, Mr Christian Winter made the prelude. After this he presented the development of the new refinement plant in Haldensleben. The following report focused on the newest product developments of EUROGLAS. After this a lecture about the development of the German window market was given. The personal coach Jochen Becker arranged the practical part of the forum. The use of body language in the selling field, the successful leading of and the purposeful acting in difficult conversations with customers were only a few aspects, which were explained and demonstrated. The feedback on the training was positive without any exception. Following the official part all customers, who were our guests for the first time had the chance to do a guided plant seeing tour. The feedback for the 15th partner forum was unanimous: inspired customers, who also would like to participate in the 16th event in September 2009.
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Puzzle 01/2009 Please find 10 words with 5 letters each. The first letters combined lead you to the password. You already have the last ones given. 1
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Please send your solution to the following address - deadline 15th July 2009. EUROGLAS GmbH, keyword: SILVERSTAR direct Puzzle 01/09, Dammühlenweg 60, 39340 Haldensleben, Germany. You can win two VIP tickets for a game of the SC-Magdeburg. Join in! Exlusively you can watch the Top-Team's home game in the German Handball League. Good luck.
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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 04/638-1100 haldensleben@euroglas.com
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Date of issue: May 2009
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