Guardian Glass is adding a new laminated glass production line at its Oroshaza, Hungary plant. The new line will produce both standard and coated laminated glass, as well as specialty products such as acoustic, coloured and thick laminated glass. Guardian said the rising demand for laminated glass is being driven by three long-term trends: country-level regulations in Europe requiring the use of safety glass in an increasing number of fenestration and interior applications, for which laminated glass is the most effective solution; the desire for building to have more natural light is driving the trend towards larger, energy-efficient windows, which requires the use of laminated glass for higher mechanical resistance and security; and a general rise in demand for noise reduction for both residential and commercial buildings has increased the use of acoustic laminated glass.
