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Viridian is a leader in glass design and manufacture offering environmentally sustainable glass solutions.

Viridian is a leader in glass design and manufacture offering environmentally sustainable glass solutions.

Commercial and Residential Glass Products
Viridian supplies glass for both commercial and residential purposes and has a product to suit every need. Products are categorised by their primary application so that it is easy to find and compare products:

Core products
Energy
Noise
Decorative
Fire protection
Structural
Storm
Security

Viridian Resources - Float and DécorPattern Glass Plants
Viridian operates two float plants and one DécorPattern glass plant in Australia, along with its Australia and New Zealand distribution networks.

Viridian’s largest plant, located in Dandenong Victoria, is currently undergoing a $120 million upgrade including a $30 million dollar grant from the Victorian Government
The upgrade features the installation of a CVD coater to produce energy efficient low-e glass and when completed in 2009 will make Viridian the sole manufacturer of CVD coated float glass in the southern hemisphere

Architectural Support Team

Viridian has an architectural support team that is able to work alongside architects and designers to create extraordinary designs that exceed aesthetic and energy efficient expectations
Viridian engineers are available to assist when glass is used in structural applications and systems such as Viridian Structural Glazing Systems™
The Viridian Architectural Glass Specifiers' Guide contains details on the full product range and features a Product Matrix, allowing users to easily locate a new product by its former product name prior to the creation of Viridian - The guide can be downloaded from the Viridian website

Energy Efficiency Solutions

Viridian is committed to offering a range of products that provide solutions to energy management
Viridian is a member of the Green Building Council of Australia and has implemented initiatives to assist in meeting their ‘Target of Zero Waste’
Viridian has already been certified to Environmental Standard ISO 14001, exceeding EPA standards, and is the first manufacturer to enter into a covenant
DécorPattern glass uses over 95% recycled glass content and Viridian Float glass has a recycled content of 29%
The Architectural Glass Specifiers' Guide includes a thermal performance chart ensuring users will be able to select the right glass to meet their energy efficient needs from Viridian’s range of glass solutions
The chart lists a wide variety of product combinations, accompanied by a clear overview of their daylight, solar and insulation performance capabilities

Please contact Viridian for further information on their range of environmentally sustainable glass solutions.

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Viridian (formerly Pilkington and DMS Glass) News

ThermoTech insulated glass units at Chadstone Shopping Mall

Viridian’s new ThermoTech insulated glass units used in Chadstone Shopping Centre (4/11/2009)

Chadstone Shopping Centre’s latest development has put Australian glass manufacturer Viridian (formerly Pilkington and DMS Glass) at the forefront of the shopping centre.

Viridian StormGuard Cyclone Resistant Glass Safeguards Properties Against Tropical Cyclones (14/08/2009)

Viridian’s Paul Cocker assures that Stormguard is suitable for all buildings in strong wind areas, including homes, hospitals, hotels and government buildings.

Viridian Glazing used for Residential Building Development (4/08/2009)

Viridian performance glazing was recently incorporated into an adaptive reuse of a 1960s commercial building, to create a 15 floor luxury apartment complex.

Viridian VFloat Grey and EnergyTech Low E toughened glass installed at Melbourne Lexus (3/06/2009)

The Lexus Centre in Melbourne has undergone a number of transformations to become the state-of-the-art sports stadium. Viridian provided a number of different glass combinations for MOPT to consider.

Viridian glass at Caroline Springs Library and Civic Centre (1/06/2009)

The Caroline Springs library has been master-planned into the landscape as a centrepiece project and backed up by its sibling stadium, designed by SPC Architects, and sits behind the library. The libr

Viridian all performance glass installed at Bendigo police headquarters (28/05/2009)

Bendigo has a new police headquarters that feature luminous spatial qualities. Viridian have supplied all performance glass to the Bendigo headquarters, which includes inclined facade elements from 3.

Viridian ComfortPlus and Envrioshield ITO glazing installed at Kolling Building Sydney (26/05/2009)

The 13 hectare campus hospital is undergoing medical intervention and rescue work that might normally be reserved for a number of its patients. The Kolling Building is wrapped in Viridian high perform

Viridian steel and glass utilised at Bankstown CBD bus interchange (22/05/2009)

Bankstown utilised architecture to create an uplifting quality to combat the mass transit experience. A simple, linear composition of steel and glass from Viridian provided a processional quality defi

Viridian upgrade glass making plant with CVD coating process to produce Low E glass (20/05/2009)

Energy efficient Low E glass is produced for the first time in Australia using the CVD coating process following the completion of a major upgrade at Viridian's glass making plant at Dandenong in Victoria. The commencement ...

Viridian glass at Caroline Springs Library and Civic Centre (10/02/2009)

All the performance glass used in the Caroline Springs Library and Civic Centre project was supplied by Viridian.

New era in local glass manufacturing begins (19/11/2008)

Glass has commenced flowing from Viridian's furnace at Dandenong, following an upgrade by a team of 300 engineers and contractors.

Viridian expands Dandenong glass manufacturing plant (29/07/2008)

Viridian's multi-million dollar investment in an upgrade of its glass manufacturing plant in Dandenong, Victoria, is on track to deliver a new range of high quality energy efficient products for commercial and residential ...

Viridian allow architects and designers to use glass in extraordinary ways (25/07/2008)

Created through CSR’s acquisition and merger of Pilkington (AU & NZ) and DMS Glass, Viridian offers new, advanced technology which will allow architects and designers to use glass in different ways. Driven by the idea of ...

Background on Viridian - the face of glass (23/07/2008)

Viridian is the amalgamation of Pilkington Australasia, acquired by CSR Limited in June 2007, and DMS Glass, acquired in September 2007. Employs approximately 2,200 people across Australia and New Zealand

Windows, glazed areas and thermal efficiency (21/07/2008)

Steve Ketzer from Viridian (formerly Pilkington and DMS Glass.), says windows and glazed areas are of fundamental importance to the quality of a building’s insulation characteristics.

Viridian releases Architectural Glass Specifiers' Guide (17/07/2008)

For speedy reference and sourcing the right product from the comprehensive range, Viridian (formerly Pilkington and DMS Glass.) has released a 132 page glass guide.

Performance glass products at new Metropolitan Fire and Emergency building (17/07/2008)

DMS Glass, a part of Viridian, has supplied the flat double glazed installations (also known as insulating glass units, or IGUs) which make up the bulk of the glass façade.

Mirrors and fire resistant glass offered by DMS Glass (20/06/2008)

DMS Glass was acquired by CSR technologies and currently DMS Glass trades under the name Viridian New World Glass.

Float glass and décor patterned glass from DMS Glass (19/06/2008)

DMS Glass is a company which is now known as Viridian New World Glass after its acquisition by CSR Technologies.

Toughened and laminated glass provided by DMS Glass (18/06/2008)

DMS Glass is now known as Viridian New World Glass. This company designs and manufactures products related to glass.

Energy efficiency meets design (27/06/2007)

Thermotech Point Fixed technology can maximise the visual design appeal of glass.

IGUs keep the views (23/03/2007)

The house features large eaves overhangs to shield the windows from the effects of the summer sun yet capture winter warmth.

DMS Glass releases Thermotech Insulated Glass Units (9/03/2007)

DMS Glass is now offering a new line of Thermotech Insulated Glass Units with innovative TPS (Thermo Plastic Spacer) technology that allows architects and designers to specify argon gas-filled, sealed Insulated Glass Unit ...

Pilkington signs EPA sustainability covenant (7/03/2007)

Pilkington (Australia) Limited, a glass manufacturer, has signed a Sustainability Covenant with Victoria’s Environmental Protection Agency.

Glass product stands up to fire (25/08/2006)

After being exposed to temperatures exceeding 900 degrees, the glass retained its integrity.

Pilkington Pyrostop fire resistant glass product (8/08/2006)

Pilkington (Australia) Ltd recently demonstrated its unique and innovative Pilkington Pyrostop fire resistant glass product to key fire and design industry members, undertaking a complex fire demonstration test at the Warrington ...

Self-cleaning glass (10/02/2006)

Pilkington Activ self cleaning glass has been used in many commercial projects.

Fire protection glass adds building class (10/02/2006)

Pilkington has introduced Pyrostop fire protection glass which meets BCA requirements.

Fire protection glass adds building class (7/02/2006)

Pilkington has introduced Pyrostop fire protection glass which meets BCA requirements.

Hot solution in building design (7/02/2006)

Pyrostop maximises the overall levels of safety and fire protection without compromising on the creative design process.

Pilkington Activ self-cleaning glass has been installed in the refurbished atrium of Melbourne’s Royal Arcade.

Self-cleaning glass (1/12/2005)

Pilkington Activ self cleaning glass has been used in many commercial projects.

Low E glass launched (28/06/2004)

Pilkington has launched Pilkington Eclipse Advantage, the world’s first pyrolytic reflective low E glass.

Fire-resistant glass (2/02/2004)

A new window glass has been developed by Pilkington Australia in conjunction with DuPont for use in Australia’s bushfire-prone areas.

Pilkington’s Vision (19/05/2003)

Glass manufacturer Pilkington Australasia has released the first issue of Vision, a new magazine for those in the building and construction sector that focuses on projects using glass as well as how glass is being used as ...

Self-cleaning windows (24/03/2003)

Pilkington Australia has launched what is said to be a world-first product, Pilkington Activ Self-Cleaning Glass.

Marketing Manager (Commercial) for Pilkington Australasia, Brett Woods, said: “The use of new technologies and virtual architecture resulted in a spectacular performance by Company in Space. Pilkington is proud to have been involved in this producti

Glass takes the stage (8/01/2003)

A unique collaboration between a Melbourne-based arts group, Company in Space, Pilkington Glass and DMS Glass recently resulted in one of the most visually spectacular performances of the 2002 Melbourne Festival.

Glass of its own (25/10/2002)

Australian owned glass laminator, Viridian, has recently won the Solutia 2002 Worldwide Design Award for the Best Usage of Laminated Glass in the Sports and Recreational Facilities category for its part in creating the Flemington ...

The ‘S’ factor (22/10/2002)

Stegbar has launched ComfortPac glass options, a new concept in lifestyle windows for the residential market that enables homeowners to benefit from increased levels of style, safety, sound reduction, sun protection and ...

Decorative glass (21/10/2002)

Available from Pilkington Australia, the DecorPanel range of glass panels have a permanent paint fused onto the back of the glass, making them ideal for use as splashbacks in kitchens and laundries, along with wet area lining.

Plans hotting up for world’s tallest solar tower in NSW (15/08/2002)

Construction of the world’s tallest engineered structure at Buronga, New South Wales is increasingly likely to begin next year following a crucial Federal Government vote of confidence in the one kilometre tall Solar Tower ...

Glass a clear winner (26/06/2002)

Glass has proven itself as an award-winning building material with the recent announcement of the HIA Australian housing awards 2002. The award for renovation/addition of the year was won by Rick Nixon of RJ Nixon Builders ...

Glass a fundamental winner (13/05/2002)

Glass was a key feature of award-winning designs at the 2002 Building Designers Association of Australia awards, reinforcing its use of as a critical element of functional, modern design, a trend which has largely evolved ...

Glass the design choice (1/02/2002)

Architects and designers are recognising the merits of using glass in modern residential and commercial design, with glass used extensively in some of Australia’s award winning design projects.

Pilkington catalogue (1/02/2002)

Pilkington Australia has published ‘The Glass Guide’ a product catalogue containing information for both designers and homemakers.

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