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AviationGlass & Technology (AGT) AGT
– a Dutch company specialized in the
research, development and produc- AEROGLASS MIRRORS
tion of glass products for the aviation
industry – announced that KLM is FOR KLM’S BOEING 777-FLEET
certifying AGT’s AeroGlass Mirrors
for its Boeing 777 fleet retrofit pro- and, whenever possible, during events and UV-resistant, AeroGlass Mirrors
gramme which aims to fully revamp offering opportunities to promote the create the ultimate on-board experi-
interiors to ensure greater comfort Netherlands. The plane debuted last ence inside business and commercial
for passengers. KLM will be the first year and was operated on the Rio de aircraft by providing superior optical
commercial airline in the world to Janeiro-Amsterdam route during the quality via crystal-clear reflections.
upgrade its commercial Boeing 777 2016 Olympic Games. KLM used Cost of ownership and maintenance
fleet with the new, ultra-thin and the plane to bring home the Dutch are significantly reduced due to the
lightweight AeroGlass products inside Olympic heroes on what was called product’s high level of durability and
the cabin. the “Medal Flight.” resistance to scratching when clean-
AeroGlass Mirrors will first be AeroGlass is the world’s only certi- ing and handling. AeroGlass Mirrors
installed in the lavatories of KLM’s fied ultra-thin and lightweight glass are available in any colour and when
famous ‘Orange Pride’ – the airline’s product for aircraft interiors. Up to combined with integrated lighting
orange and blue Boeing 777-300 PH- 50% thinner and 25% lighter than feature provides high quality brand-
BVA by the end of 2017. KLM’s Or- traditional polycarbonate products ing and luxurious personalization
ange aircraft is used on routine flights yet highly robust as well as scratch opportunities.

VITRO ARCHITECTURAL GLASS ing sponsor of Pittsburgh’s Living
Product Hub. “First as PPG Glass
FOUNDING SPONSOR OF and now as Vitro Glass, our com-
pany has been part of the city’s
PITTSBURGH’S LIVING PRODUCT HUB fabric since 1883. Our products are
integral to the performance of Pitts-
burgh’s most globally recognized
Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly green buildings, including the Center
PPG Glass) has been named the for Sustainable Landscapes, David
first founding sponsor of the Living L. Lawrence Convention Center and
Product Hub in Pittsburgh, which The Tower at PNC Plaza, considered
opened on 18 April. The Interna- the world’s greenest office tower. We
tional Living Future Institute (ILFI) look forward to supporting the ILFI
and Pittsburgh’s Green Building and GBA as they promote Pitts-
Alliance (GBA) are establishing the imperatives in seven building per- burgh’s legacy as a centre for green
hub to accelerate the development of formance categories including place, building innovation.”
regenerative buildings and manufac- energy, water, health and happiness, James Connelly, director of the
turing. materials, equity, and beauty. Living Product Challenge for ILFI,
Co-located on Pittsburgh’s South The Center for Sustainable Land- said Vitro Glass is the perfect fit as
Side with the GBA, the hub will scapes at Phipps Conservatory in a founding sponsor for Pittsburgh’s
serve as a centre of education and Pittsburgh is one of the few buildings Living Product Hub. “Vitro Glass
outreach, connecting innovative in the world to achieve the highest products have been used on three
buildings, communities, and projects LBC certification. Contributing to its buildings around the world that are
to ILFI’s global network. It will be achievement are high-performance certified at the LBC’s highest level,
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one of four such centres in the US. Solarban 60, Sungate 400 and an achievement that speaks not just
ILFI is known worldwide for Starphire to the company’s commitment to
administering the Living Building Ultra-Clear™ glasses by Vitro Glass. making sustainable glass products,
Challenge (LBC), a rigorous green Richard A. Beuke, vice president, but to the high level of trust archi-
building certification program that Vitro Architectural Glass, said Vitro tects and practitioners have in their
requires buildings to comply with 20 Glass is honoured to be a found- performance.”

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