The week's business headlines

China Glass enters joint venture
China Glass will enter into a joint venture with Shaanxi Blue Star Glass, both of China, to purchase stakes in Xianyang Blue Star Coated Glass’ registered capital, according to an Oct. 11 article in Singapore’s China Knowledge… read more

Guardian and partners’ Saudi Arabian plant to open late 2007
Officials from Guardian Industries Corp. of Auburn Hills, Mich., and its joint venture partners, National Co. for Glass Industries Ltd. and Al Zamil Group of Saudi Arabia, report that construction of a float glass facility in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, is progressing according to schedule, according to an Oct.10 article in Italy’s ITnews… read more

Asahi to expand production in China
Officials at Japan’s Asahi Glass Co. announced today plans to invest $54.3 million to build a second auto glass plant in the Guangdong province of China, according to Reuters… read more

Thermique names Fenevations as distributor
Officials from Thermique Technologies LLC of Chicago announced that Fenevations will serve as exclusive regional distributor of Thermique heated windows in northeastern United States and eastern Canada, according to an Oct. 10 company release… read more

Pilkington partners with Eurotherm
Officials from Pilkington, with North American headquarters in Toledo, Ohio, announced a global alliance agreement with United Kingdom-based Eurotherm, according to an Oct. 9 article from the United Kingdom’s Pro-Talk Ltd… read more