Viridian (formerly Pilkington and DMS Glass.) Information
Viridian (formerly Pilkington and DMS Glass.) News
New era in local glass manufacturing begins (19-Nov-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-Jul-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 buildings.
Viridian allow architects and designers to use glass in extraordinary ways (25-Jul-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 new world glass, Viridian creates a world of light, colour, design and textured effects to reflect a life less ordinary.
Background on Viridian - the face of glass (23-Jul-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-Jul-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-Jul-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-Jul-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-Jun-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-Jun-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-Jun-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-Jun-2007)
Thermotech Point Fixed technology can maximise the visual design appeal of glass.
IGUs keep the views (23-Mar-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-Mar-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 with absolute confidence.
Pilkington signs EPA sustainability covenant (7-Mar-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-Aug-2006)
After being exposed to temperatures exceeding 900 degrees, the glass retained its integrity.
Pilkington Pyrostop fire resistant glass product (8-Aug-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 Fire Research testing facility in Dandenong, Victoria.
Self-cleaning glass (10-Feb-2006)
Pilkington Activ self cleaning glass has been used in many commercial projects.
Fire protection glass adds building class (10-Feb-2006)
Pilkington has introduced Pyrostop fire protection glass which meets BCA requirements.
Fire protection glass adds building class (7-Feb-2006)
Pilkington has introduced Pyrostop fire protection glass which meets BCA requirements.
Hot solution in building design (7-Feb-2006)
Pyrostop maximises the overall levels of safety and fire protection without compromising on the creative design process.
Self-cleaning glass (1-Dec-2005)
Pilkington Activ self cleaning glass has been used in many commercial projects.
Low E glass launched (28-Jun-2004)
Pilkington has launched Pilkington Eclipse Advantage, the world’s first pyrolytic reflective low E glass.
Fire-resistant glass (2-Feb-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-May-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 a building and design product.
Self-cleaning windows (24-Mar-2003)
Pilkington Australia has launched what is said to be a world-first product, Pilkington Activ Self-Cleaning Glass.
Glass takes the stage (8-Jan-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-Oct-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 Racecourse Grandstand, Melbourne. Out of five category awards, DMS Glass was the only winner in the Australian and Asian region.
The ‘S’ factor (22-Oct-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 security.
Decorative glass (21-Oct-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-Aug-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 project.
Glass a clear winner (26-Jun-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 who used made extensive use of glass to enhance a heritage-protected former church that now is a South Melbourne home.
Glass a fundamental winner (13-May-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 because of new glazing products, according to Chris Barker, national marketing manager of Pilkington Glass.
Pilkington catalogue (1-Feb-2002)
Pilkington Australia has published ‘The Glass Guide’ a product catalogue containing information for both designers and homemakers.
Glass the design choice (1-Feb-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.
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Viridian (formerly Pilkington and DMS Glass.) Products & Services
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Viridian (formerly Pilkington and DMS Glass.) Brands
- ComfortPlus™ Clear 82
- ComfortPlus™ Green 49
- ComfortPlus™ Green 71
- ComfortPlus™ Grey 37
- ComfortPlus™ Grey 40
- ComfortPlus™ Neutral 59
- ComfortPlus™ SuperBlue 44
- ComfortPlus™ SuperGreen 49
- DécorColour™
- DécorMirror™ Bronze
- DécorMirror™ Clear
- DécorMirror™ Grey
- DecorPanel™ White
- DécorPattern™
- DécorSatin™
- EnergyTech™
- EVantage™ Blue-green
- EVantage™ Bronze
- EVantage™ Clear
- EVantage™ Grey
- EVantage™ SuperBlue
- EVantage™ SuperGreen
- Observa™
- Pyroshield
- Seraphic™ Design
- Seraphic™ Standard
- VFloat SuperBlue™
- VFloat SuperClear™
- VFloat SuperGreen™
- VFloat SuperGrey™
- VFloat™ Bronze
- VFloat™ Clear
- VFloat™ Green
- VFloat™ Grey
- VLam™ Bronze
- VLam™ Clear
- VLam™ Green
- VLam™ Grey
- VLam™ Soft White
- VLam™ Translucent