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GGF On Mission to Overturn Knee-Jerk Ban On Safety Glass
A recent GGF webinar discussed the federation's response to the knee-jerk ban on the use of laminated safety glass which it wants overturned. The...
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Huntsman Glasstech return
Huntsman, manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) interlayer lamination is returning to glasstec 2026 this October where it will be promoting key products from the Huntsman Krystalflex TPU film portfolio.
Krystalflex TPU films have been used as an adhesive interlayer to bond glass, polycarbonate and acrylic substrates in laminated glass for more than fifty years.
Used to for enhance the functionality and durability of impact and ballistic resistant panes, Huntsman says the Krystalflex TPU range features in some of the world’s most demanding transport, architecture and defense applications.
At glasstec, visitors to the Huntsman stand will be able to explore the complete Krystalflex TPU portfolio and see the finish of resulting film materials in real world applications. Huntsman offers five different Krystalflex TPU grades and will be showing items featuring its technology including a police protection helmet visor.
Benjamin Le Coz, EAME marketing manager for specialty elastomers at Huntsman, says: "Interest in TPU films for safety glazing applications continues to grow, driven by increasingly stringent safety standards and the need for lightweight, high-performance laminated glazing across transportation and security markets. With more than 50 years of experience in TPU interlayer films, we are excited to return to glasstec and demonstrate how our Krystalflex TPU products can help customers address these increasingly demanding requirements. The show gives us an unrivalled opportunity to connect with safety glazing customers, partners and industry professionals from around the world, and discuss the challenges they are facing as well as projects in the pipeline.”
Article written by John Roper
15th September 2026