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AGC Automotive
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Activities
Mobility
We will lead the realization of a future-mobility society with displays, antennas, and sensors
Automotive glass
World leader in automotive glass for over 60 years
Automotive replacement glass
Your guarantee for certified automotive aftermarket glazing
Glass for transport vehicles
Our glazing solutions for transport and industrial vehicles
Worldwide operations
We are close to our customers worldwide
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About us
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Our vision
We will earn the trust of society by enabling a safe, comfortable and connected mobility.
Yoshio Takegawa
Our story
With over 100 years of history, we aim to continue contributing to society for years to come.
Our Philosophy
“Look Beyond” is AGC Group’s corporate philosophy on which all the activities of the Group are founded.
“Your Dreams, Our Challenge” is AGC Group’s brand statement created to fulfill our purpose “AGC, an everyday essential part of our world” under the AGC Group philosophy “Look Beyond”.
Business segments
Using the world’s top-class techniques cultivated through a history of technological innovation extending over 100 years, The AGC Group has continued to achieve the creation of new values in the business areas of Glass, Electronics, Chemicals, and Ceramics.
Glass
Architectural glass
Automotive glass
Automotive glass
Electronics
Glass substrates for displays
Electronic materials
Electronic materials
Chemicals
Essential Chemicals
Performance Chemicals
Performance Chemicals
Ceramics
Ceramics
Life science
Life science
R&D
Technology has always been our priority. The AGC Group has focused on the sophistication of its products and the advanced technology needed for their production. We have nurtured technologies, which are unparalleled in the world, in the fields of glass, electronics, chemistry, and ceramics.
AO (AO/AGC OPEN SQUARE) was established as a new creative base for AGC. AGC OPEN SQUARE is an open space where new value will be created.
Sustainability
The AGC Group has identified the major opportunities and risks (materiality) associated with simultaneously achieving the sustainable development of the planet and society and the sustainable growth of the Group.
We will continue striving to achieve the goal of net zero carbon by 2050 that we set last year, starting with our 2030 milestone of a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (compared to 2019). At the same time, we will accelerate the transformation of our business portfolio to be more carbon efficient.
AGC receives Honda Motor’s supplier award in the sustainability category
Response to climate change : Energy-saving automotive glass “Low-e Glass”
Investors
The AGC Automotive financial statement is part of the AGC Group report.
AGC Group overview
Founded in
1907
Employees
56,724
Group companies
194 Companies
FY2023 net sales
2,019.3 billion yen
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Our quality.
Everyone, every day
Everyone, every day
To achieve this commitment we work hard with our people, systems, processes and services. We strongly believe that we will succeed by working as a team and involving all our staff.
PEOPLE:
“People are our strength” and “Our Quality, Everyone every day” are fundamental slogans that AGC Automotive use as the core of our actions. We show our belief in our people through involvement. Monthly quality days in our factories and OEM quality day focus ongoing improvements.
SYSTEM:
AGC Automotive Europe has always been a strong believer in the benefits of a robust quality system. Since the beginning, our organization has always been committed to updating our quality systems according to international and client norms AGC Automotive Europe is fully compliant with IATF 16949 requirements.
PROCESS:
AGC Automotive Europe strives to continually improve its process efficiency and reliability. Our Right First Time mindset drives us to ever better performance
SERVICES:
We have invested significant resources in the service towards our clients, creating a skilled network of people able to support our customers with their daily requests and needs. Special attention has been made to match people with the same language, culture and approach in order to maximise our customer satisfaction.
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AGC Automotive North America
AGC Automotive’s success is dependent on the performance of our suppliers. We are dedicated to developing a viable and robust Supply Chain to support AGC’s growth and sustainability. Through strategic business partnerships, it is our goal to achieve quality products and value for our company and our customers.
SUPPLIER MANUAL & PACKAGING GUIDELINE
The goal of the Supplier Manual and Packaging Guidelines is to standardize procedures for material, quality, purchasing, and packaging activities across all North American locations. These documents reflect AGC’s policies with its suppliers and ensure that AGC and its supply base are aligned with Global Automotive standards.
Americas Supplier Manual
AANA Packaging Guidelines
PURCHASE ORDER TERMS & CONDITIONS
AANA Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
AGC Automotive Americas Responsible Sourcing Standards
AGC GROUP ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Responsible Minerals Sourcing Policy
TRANSPARENCY IN COVERAGE
In compliance with the Transparency in Coverage rule, we are providing the required link to help consumers know the cost of a covered item or service before receiving care, includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. This pricing information can be used by third parties, researchers, and app developers to help consumers better understand the costs associated with their health care.
Stage 1:
Here is the link to the Machine-Readable Files containing the costs for items and services: https://www.anthem.com/machine-readable-file/search
AGC FEIN # is 25-1059306
Here is the link to the Machine-Readable Files containing the costs for items and services: https://www.anthem.com/machine-readable-file/search
AGC FEIN # is 25-1059306
Stage 2:
Coming in 2023
Coming in 2023
Stage 3:
Coming in 2024
Coming in 2024
CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS
California Transparency in Supply Chains Act Declaration
California Consumer Privacy Act Notice Addendum Automotive
SUPPLIER INFORMATION SECURITY
AGC Automotive Americas Supplier Information Security Policy
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AGC Automotive
Products & solutions
Glass for displays
Cover Glass for Car-mounted Displays
Display Glazing
In-vehicle Glass Interface FeelInGlass®
Black Band Display
Glass for sensors and connected drive
Wideye® glass for sensors
On-glass Antenna
5G-sub6 Glass Antennas
FIR Sensor-enabled Windshield
Mobility Connectivity Solutions Pulsaart®
Glass for windows
Light-In-Roof
Smart Glazing Digital Curtain™
Low-e Glass
PV Cells Roof
HeatControl Windshield
Heated Wire Windshield
Head-up Display
Lightweight Glazing
Advanced Laminated Acoustic Glass
Laminated Acoustic Glass
Infra-red Cut Glass Iris®
99% UV-cut Glass
Privacy Glass
Water Repellent Door Glass
Glass Applique
Pattern on Glass
Brightworks
Module Assembly Windows
Laminated Glass Lamisafe™
Encapsulation
Tempered Glass Temperlite™
WaveThru™
Highly Insulating Glass
Highly Resistant Glass Chemically Tempered
Glass with Framing System
Emergency Side Windows
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
Innovation & technologies
R&D structure for innovation excellence
With R&D bases in Japan, Europe, China and North America, AGC Automotive is the perfect partner both locally and globally for customers’ development needs. We lead the market in the innovation of materials, processing, coatings, simulation, composites, and production technologies which are then deployed to our production bases and used by customers all around the world.
Our new mobility approach customized to each region’s expectations (see activities/mobility) combined to our dynamic presence as exhibitor in major events and fairs across the world, facilitate efficient networking and partnership creation for best-in class solution and integrated systems (view more in our news pages)
Toward a sustainable future-mobility society
As CASE and MaaS lead market trends & needs , the efficient coordination of AGC Group capabilities involving glass, chemical, and materials technologies enable the combination of IT elements for sensors and displays with sleek, high-performance glazing.
Our state-of-the-art anechoic chambers based in Japan, Europe, and the United States enable us to work jointly with customers throughout the whole design, development, simulation, and production process. Our unique expertise in Antenna for half a century supports our image of connected glass leader and 5G enabler.
How our Group capabilities enable efficient technologies combinations: low-e coatings panoramic roofs meet sustainability requirements and open new perspectives for Smart roofs
Our new Light Control Panoramic Roof with Low-e Coating uses an outstanding, specially developed coating for vehicles.
The special Low-e film on the inner surface of the laminated glass allows high durability, unprecedented solar control, and heat insulation performance by combining inorganic materials and glass coating technologies. This greatly improves thermal comfort in summer and winter, enabling to reduce the use of air-conditioning in hot conditions, while reducing the need for heat in cold weather.
This efficient coating can be combined with our high resin, polymer materials, and composite technologies used in the dimming function. The latter instantly adjusts transmitted light levels, allowing the control of daylight entering the cabin environment, providing new enjoyment, comfort, and experiential values to driving.
AGC's Light Control Panoramic Roof with Low-E Coating Adopted in the LEXUS “RZ” Toyota LEXUS’ First Dedicated BEV Model
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Mobility
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Consumer driving needs and traveling habits are continuously evolving. A wave of changes - referred to as CASE (Connectivity, Autonomous, Shared, Electric) – has been spreading through the automotive industry for a decade, while the new service format known as MaaS (Mobility as a Service) is influencing travelers’ behaviors and purchasing habits. As a result, Automobile is radically changing to Mobility with a new ecosystem of players.
To be an actor in this ongoing transition, AGC Automotive has identified Mobility as one of its Strategic Businesses, and especially focused on developing products and solutions of displays, antennas, and sensors as fields in which it can take advantage of AGC Group’s strengths.
In a rapidly changing market, our mobility approach is structured to be flexible and responsive to meet global as well as regional expectations and cultural behaviors: idea generation with global members, regional benchmarking activities and collaborative market testing with third parties.
AGC 5G Glass antenna adopted in Halo.car
In Europe, we also address mobility trends through agile start-ups who develop new products and services, such as :
Wideye
Pulsaart
FeelInGlass
Products & solutions for mobility
Displays
Antennas
Sensors
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Displays
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Cover glass for car-mounted displays
The displays installed in automobiles have become indispensable for connecting people and cars, such as navigation and the operation of in-vehicle devices. With the increase in information pesented such as driving-assistance systems, the displays are expected to be of even higher performance and larger size.
In 2013, we became the world's first company to establish a production system for car-mounted display cover glass that fully integrates every stage from raw glass to final processing, and launched the product for sale that year. In 2017, we also began manufacturing and offering curved cover glass in addition to the already available flat-surfaced cover glass.
As a leading company of cover glass for car-mounted displays, we will continue to promote technological innovation, and provide products with "new value and functions" in order to realize a safe, secure, and comfortable interior space.
Cover glass for car-mounted displays
Display glazing
In the future when Level 4 and 5 autonomous driving is realized, the window of mobility will become the role of a display, and there is a possibility that it will become a new medium of presenting information or HMI (Human Machine Interface). With that potential, we are working on marketing and developing display glazing that will enable the projection of high-contrast images onto transparent windows. In 2021, display glazing was adopted for digital signage service on the side windows of a taxi.
Display glazing
AGC's transparent glass screen “Glascene” adopted for digital signage service on side windows of a taxi
FeelInGlass®
New Mobility requires high level of connectivity with enhanced interior designs. FeelInGlass®, with its breakthrough vison, offers innovative glass solutions for incoming uses, such as decorative trims, display covers or smart surfaces. Thanks to its integrated supply-chain, an expertise in technology integration and CMF design, glass is tailor-made for functionality and state-of-the-art finishes.
www.feelinglass.eu
FeelInGlass® partners with IAC to develop innovative door panel - StreetSmartDoor
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Antennas
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5G-sub6 Glass Antennas
In anticipation of the era of connectivity requiring high-performance and highly reliable wireless communication technology for automobiles, capable of exchanging data securely anytime and anywhere, we have developed in-house "5G-sub6 On-Glass Antenna".
Without compromising the design of the vehicle, this technology makes it possible to integrate a 4x4 MIMO (Multi-Input Multi-Output) antenna system compatible with the 6 GHz band (with a bandwidth ranging from 617 MHz to 5000 MHz) in a single piece of front glass or by distributing it over the front and rear glass.
Incorporated into Halo.Car
Our 5G-sub6 Glass Antennas, known for its excellent connectivity stability, has also been adopted by US-based startup company Halo.Car for their remote-control system used in their car rental services.
Via 5G, it enables the transmission of video data captured by six cameras installed in the vehicle to the company's office. Operators can remotely control the vehicle while viewing the displayed video, enabling unmanned vehicle dispatch and pickup.
5G-sub6 Glass Antennas
Tri-polar R&D framework for on-glass antennas in EU, US, and Japan
In 2019, we established a development center, the first of its kind in the glass industry, equipped with anechoic chambers in the trilateral regions of Europe, US, and Japan. This facility is dedicated to accelerating the development of antenna infrastructure technologies for 5G and future high-speed communications. We aim to propose highly practical technologies that lead the way in realizing a mobility society.
Pulsaart®
Pulsaart, a start-up powered by AGC Automotive Europe, was created in Belgium in 2021. The modern technical equipment and extensive team expertise in the field make Pulsaart an end-to-end antenna system solution supplier for various mobility players: on road, rail, or air.
Whether it is the complete design of new antennas from scratch or the improvement of an existing product, Pulsaart engineers have state-of-the-art tools to turn clients' specifications into reality. The start-up has two unique anechoic chambers that offer fast, reliable measurements and efficient antenna physical optimization. As a result: reduced development time by simulation, rapid results by fast prototyping, and reduced testing time by replacing drive testing with virtual drive tests*.
*The technology is under development
Please contact to pulsaart@agc.com
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Sensors
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FIR Sensor-enabled Windshield
The automotive industry is expected to deploy ADAS on wide scale in the near future. Using AI and other high-tech solutions, ADAS helps mitigate human error and could ultimately eliminate most if not all traffic accidents. However, night vision accuracy requires further development.
AGC has developed FIR Sensor-enabled Windshield that maximizes the object recognition function of FIR (far-infrared rays) cameras, which are used as sensors to detect people in the dark.
How? The glass integrates a special material allowing the transmission of FIR within a portion of the windshield. This way, visible light sensing and FIR-sensor cameras can be installed high up in the windshield, which reduces the parallax between visible light sensing and FIR-sensor cameras. It is also advantageous for sensor fusion and for a wide field of view, early recognition of distant objects and protection of the sensors.
FIR Sensor-enabled Windshield
Wideye®, Glass for LiDAR and camera
Since 2016, Wideye has been totally focused on autonomous vehicle ecosystems with the vision of enabling ADAS deployment and bringing fully autonomous driving to reality.
In the mobility market where needs are continuously evolving towards ultimate safety, vehicles will be equipped with increasing numbers of sensors. The necessity to aesthetically integrate high-performance sensors in a reliable way is increasingly important. Wideye has made solving this challenge its specialty by providing the market with glass solutions for 360° sensor integration. Its innovative high-performance glass is transparent to near-infrared and has high optical quality, proving to be indispensable for the seamless installation of optical sensors such as LiDAR and cameras.
Discover our universe at www.wideye.vision or drop us an email at info@wideye.vision
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Automotive glass
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In 1956, AGC Automotive started automotive glass production in Japan. Our unique expertise covers the full supply chain from manufacturing the raw glass used for vehicle glazing, as well as repair glass for aftersales markets, and a large range of high value-added solutions aligned to new mobility needs. We are operating in 15 countries around the world, delivering our products to leading car manufacturers around the world.
Innovation for CASE era
In the automotive industry, the advancement of CASE is accelerating. In response to this trend, we have been the first in the world to develop a wide range of high-performance glass. Low-e Glass and Smart Glazing reduce the need to use air conditioning and extend the range of EVs due to their high heat-insulating performance. Laminated Acoustic Glass improves quietness and comfort inside EVs.
Low-e Glass
Smart Glazing Digital Curtain™
Laminated Acoustic Glass
R&D structure for innovation excellence
Manufacturing processes and product development for the realization of a sustainable society
In recent years, responses to climate change issues have received particular attention among social issues. In order to play a major role as a leader in automotive glass, we are striving to reduce CO2 emissions in the manufacturing process by developing and introducing world-class energy-saving glass manufacturing technology and actively utilizing DX.
In addition, we are also working to reduce CO2 emissions by developing and providing environmentally friendly products. Infra-red Cut Glass Iris® and UV Cut Glass with IR cut function enable fuel savings and reduce CO2 emissions by reducing air conditioning needs.
Infra-red Cut Glass Iris®
UV Cut Glass
Quality approach
Safety and quality are paramount. We strive for Zero Defects every day, and do not compromise on quality, meeting international safety standards. Our advanced quality is based on employee involvement and the continuous development of best practices. Our suppliers and partners must respect and follow our strict automotive quality standards, such as IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and so on.
Full-service mindset
We offer 360°services to our customers: unique co-design and CAD-design expertise, a collaborative approach to the full value chain, close contact with our customer teams, highly trained supply chain partners, customized deliveries (JIS), communication hotlines.
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Automotive replacement glass
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Quality standards
Every piece of glazing of AGC Automotive Replacement Glass conforms to the same high-quality standards as the original:
Homologation according to R43 regulations, 92/22 Directive, ANSI Z.26.1
Produced in ISO/TS 16949 certified plants
Meets all mechanical resistance requirements
Perfect fit to your car, reducing risk of breakage
Strict evaluation of optical properties
Submitted to tests as per ECE R43 safety regulations
Packed under optimal conditions to avoid damage during transportation
Superior service
AGC Automotive Replacement Glass provides a superior level of service with access to a wide product range with flexible ordering and delivery services.
Extensive product range covering most of the automotive park (for Europe the offer includes two brands: AGC Automotive and NordGlass)
High-technology products and related accessories (glue, trims, fitting tools, etc.)
Global flexible logistics including single units or dedicated trucks, daily deliveries and possibility to collect goods from the nearest warehouse
Stock management for large accounts
24/7 online ordering at www.agc-arg.com, including VIN search
Efficient customer service team
Distribution and fitting network
AGC Automotive Replacement Glass distributes automotive glazing and related products to spare part dealers, garages, wholesalers, and fitting chains on three continents: Europe, America, and Asia. We distribute the AGC Automotive and NordGlass brands in Europe, the AGC Automotive, NordGlass, Splintex and AP-Tech brands in the Americas and the AGC Automotive and AP-Tech brands in Japan.
Our warehouses supply the local market in Germany, the Benelux, Denmark, Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine, and Japan. In other European countries, distribution is managed by independent partners.
For glass repair and replacement in Europe, our fitting network operates under franchise agreements as Autoglass in Poland and Carglass in Czech Republic and Ukraine. We also have an extensive fitting operations network in Japan.
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AGC Automotive
Glass for transport vehicles
AGC Automotive provides glazing solutions for transport and industrial vehicles: trains, buses, trucks, agricultural and construction vehicle cabins. We are committed to sustainable mobility, safety, comfort, and connectivity to enhance passengers' experiences. We design and manufacture "Tailor-made Systems" to equip your vehicles both on the outside and the inside.
Greener mobility
The AGC Automotive mindset, to build greener mobility for society, inspires our long-term partnership with public transportation industry stakeholders through our dedicated business line. As a world-leading glass company, we combine smart technology with the strictest requirements to provide best-in-class products like windscreens, side windows, rear and interior glazing.
Quality
From sourcing of raw materials, through the industrial processing and final inspection, our products are subjected to extremely rigorous quality controls. AGC Automotive manufactures glazing systems to the highest quality standards, giving you the support of a world leader in glazing. We have the broadest range of products certified to national or international standards:
IRIS & ISO/TS 22163
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
ISO 45001
EN 15152
ECE R43
ANSI Z26.1
UIC 651
BN 918511
GM/RT 2100
JIS R3213
BS 857
ISO 22752
EN 45545
NF F standards
L48
DIN 6701 (A1)
and others ..
Large product range
AGC Automotive product range provides glazing solutions granting optimal safety and comfort. From industrial cabs to high-speed trains, and from tempered glass to multi-laminated glass, we have products that suit your needs and constraints. Our technologies fit current and future market needs, integrating functions for a unique connected experience. Our technology range is unique and can be applied on all types of transport and industrial vehicles, for all types of glazing.
Flat glass or curved glass
Multi-layered laminated glass
Thermally tempered glass
Chemically tempered glass
Heated glass to defog or defrost
Anti-spall functions
Frame systems for quick replacement
WaveThruTM for best connectivity with coated glass for OEM solutions
WaveThruTM Retrofit for direct de-coating directly on the trains
FeelInGlass® for thin glass solutions combining decorative trims, smart surfaces and seamless displays
Wideye® for seamless sensor integration (LiDAR) for industrial vehicles
Fire resistant interior glazing
Anti-reflective glass
Patterned decorative interior glazing and so much more
Special solutions for industrial vehicles
You can contact us for more information
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Guaratingueta plant - Plants & Operations
Guaratinguetá, State of São Paulo • Brazil
AGC Headquarters - Headquarters
Tokyo • Japan
Regional Headquarters
Tokyo • Japan
Aichi plant - Plants & Operations
Aichi • Japan
Sagami plant - Plants & Operations
Kanagawa • Japan
AGC Fabritech - Plants & Operations
Tokyo • Japan
Quihuandao plant - Plants & Operations
Qinhuangdao, Hebei • China
Foshan plant - Plants & Operations
Foshan City, Guangdong Province • China
Bangpakong plant - Plants & Operations
Bangpakong • Thailand
Cikampek plant - Plants & Operations
Cikampek • Indonesia
Rewari plant - Plants & Operations
Rewari • India
Roorkee plant - Plants & Operations
Roorkee • India
Taloja plant - Plants & Operations
Taloja • India
Chennai plant - Plants & Operations
Chennai • India
Patan plant - Plants & Operations
Patan • India
Suzhou R&D Center - R&D Centers
Suzhou • China
Product Development Center - R&D Centers
Kanagawa • Japan
AGC Display Glass Yonezawa - Plants & Operations
Yamagata • Japan
AGC Yokohama Technical Center - R&D Centers
Kanagawa • Japan
Suzhou plant - Plants & Operations
Suzhou • China
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Our vision
In recent years, technological innovation has progressed into new areas called "CASE" and "MaaS". The concept of cars and movement is about to change drastically. This trend requires more safe and comfortable transport, whilst dealing with urgent global environmental problems such as reducing CO2 emissions.
In order to respond, AGC Automotive identifies Mobility as a Strategic Business, and will create unique products and solutions that contribute to the realization of a safe, comfortable, and connected future-mobility society.
Yoshio Takegawa
In the journey to net zero carbon, we are working on both eco-friendly products that contribute to reducing CO2 emissions as well as upgrading our manufacturing processes towards carbon neutrality to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
Our strength is also being part of the AGC Group. Under the AGC Group philosophy “Look Beyond”, we will pursue innovations to achieve our purpose “AGC, an everyday essential part of our world”.
Under the brand statement "Your Dreams, Our Challenge", we will help make ever-greater achievements possible and bring bolder ideas to life.
Jean-Marc Meunier
Hiroyuki Ohtani
Michael Antonucci
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AGC Automotive
Our story
Establishment
In 1907, Toshiya Iwasaki decided to start domestic production of flat glass and established Asahi Glass Co., Ltd, (currently AGC Inc.). Under him, it succeeded in the first Japanese production of sheet glass. His pioneering spirit, summarized in the basic principle "Never take the easy way out, but confront difficulties" was the driving force behind AGC Group overcoming a succession of difficult business challenges and led to the company's subsequent dynamic growth.
Expanded into automotive glass business
In 1956, AGC began manufacturing automotive glass in response to growing demand for automobiles in Japan. Aichi and Sagami plants were established in 1970 and 1972 respectively.
Expansion in Southeast Asia. Technology enabled mass production
Due to new construction and expansion of manufacturing bases of Japanese automobile companies in Southeast Asia, Thai Safety Glass, currently AGC Automotive (Thailand) Co., Ltd., was established in 1974. Also, in 1976, PT Asahimas Flat Glass Tbk was established in Indonesia. Meanwhile, the industry’s first introduction of a gas furnace enabled the mass production of tempered glass for automobiles at one of AGC’s glass plants in Japan.
Business expansion in Europe, India, and North America
In 1981, AGC acquired Glaverbel, a long-established Belgian glass manufacturer excelling at manufacturing technology. In keeping with their traditional management spirit which always kept an eye on the global market, AGC actively expanded their business in Europe. This also contributed to the further growth of Glaverbel and invigorated the market.
In 1985, Asahi India Safety Glass Ltd., currently Asahi India Glass Ltd., was established in India.
Also in 1985, AGC established AP Techno Glass, currently AGC Automotive Americas Co., as a joint venture with the largest flat glass manufacturer in the United States, and it contributed to the region’s development through the production of automotive glass. AGC started operations at their Ohio plant in 1986 and at their Kentucky plant in 1989.
Business expansion in China and Europe
In 1995, a joint venture was established in China, followed by capital investment in QHSD, currently AGC Automotive (Qinhuangdao) Inc. To address production growth in all European regions, AGC acquired Sklo Union in the Czech Republic in 1990, started laminated glass production at Splintex in Belgium in 1992, invested capital in Bor Glassworks in Russia in 1997, and in 1998 expanded business in France and Italy through the acquisition of further European companies.
Transformation into a truly global company
AGC evolved into a truly global company in the 2000's. In 2002, AGC introduced the Global In-house Company System and Global Management System. In 2003, the automotive business was unified and branded as AGC Automotive. In 2007, the AGC Group brand was unified as AGC. In 2018, on its 100th anniversary, the corporate name Asahi Glass Company was changed to AGC Inc., to further enhance the integrated management framework for the AGC Group on a global scale.
Meanwhile, in line with the rapidly expanding Chinese automobile market, AGC made QHSD, currently AGC Automotive (Qinhuangdao) Inc., a subsidiary to strengthen the production capacity of Qinhuangdao plant in 2003. In 2005, AGC Automotive Hungary Ltd. started operations. In 2008, operations started at the Foshan plant (second plant) in China.
Business expansion in emerging markets and in the new mobility age
In the 2010's, positioning “business expansion in emerging markets” was one of its growth strategies. In 2014, AGC started operations at the Guaratingueta plant in Brazil, in 2016 at the San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico, and in 2019 at the Kenitra plant in Morocco. Meanwhile in China, operations started at the Suzhou plant (third plant), and integration of operations with the other two automotive glass production bases, Foshan Plant and Qinhuangdao Plant, was accelerated in 2015. Also, in order to enhance the automotive replacement glass business, AGC acquired NordGlass, currently AGC Automotive Poland Sp. z o.o., in Poland in 2015.
During the same period, vehicles became more and more connected, requiring ICT (Information and Communication Technology). In 2013, AGC’s subsidiary, AGC Display Glass Yonezawa started production of flat-surfaced cover glass for car-mounted displays on a dedicated production line in Japan. In 2017, AGC started mass production of 3D curved cover glass for car-mounted displays at Keihin Plant in Japan, which was a world first.
In addition, AGC enhanced on-glass antenna development including 5G and V2X, and opened two anechoic chambers in Belgium in 2019.
AGC begins mass production of 3D curved cover glass for car-mounted displays
AGC established a global tri-polar R&D framework for automotive on-glass antennas
Enhancing development of high value-added products for a mobility society
AGC Automotive identified Mobility as one of its Strategic Businesses, and especially focused on developing products and solutions of displays, antennas, and sensors as fields in which it can take advantage of AGC Group’s strengths. By leveraging the inherent strengths of the AGC Group, we enhanced the development of high value-added products for a sustainable, safe and comfortable mobility society.
Light control glass, "Digital Curtain® Dx", made its worldwide debut, adopted in Toyota’s new Harrier model.
AGC Automotive Europe launched the "Pulsaart" brand to reinforce antenna positioning.
Curved large cover glass for car-mounted dislays launched on the market, adopted by Cadillac. World’s first curved OLED display cover glass for a mass production vehicle.
Further acceleration towards a sustainable future-mobility society
AGC Automotive continues to develop unique and high value-added products and solutions that contribute to the realization of a safe and comfortable driving experience, affording a sustainable global environment while leading toward the realization of a true “mobility society”.
Effective from January 17, 2024, the legal entity name of Nordglass Sp. z o.o. has been changed to AGC Automotive Poland Sp. z o.o.. This change is part of our ongoing efforts to streamline our operations and align our brand identity.
Augmented reality (AR) HUD presented on a demo car at CES in Las Vegas.
Started production of large 3D/complex-shaped cover glass for car-mounted displays at Suzhou plant in China.
Light control panoramic roof with low-e coating adopted in LEXUS RZ, LEXUS’s first 100% BEV model
Digital Curtain™ Light Control Glass Adopted for Toyota’s “Century”
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AGC Automotive
News
June, 2025
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Press release
Shaping Tomorrow's Ride: AGC Automotive Europe's High-tech Glass Technologies at IAA Mobility 2025
May, 2025
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Press release
Chuderice celebrates 100 Years and the construction of a new state-of-the-art windshield production line!
April, 2025
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Press release
AGC Glass Hungary celebrates its 20th anniversary!
February, 2025
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Press release
Inauguration of Revolutionary Volta Flat Glass Production Line
January, 2025
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Press release
AGC Automotive was there everywhere this year: fairs, conferences, media, vehicles launched
December, 2024
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Press release
AGC to Exhibit at CES 2025 Showcasing Cutting-edge Materials and Solutions, Including World Premieres
April, 2024
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Case Study & Article
Rail Professional Magazine in Conversation With: Yvain Cornet, COO at Pulsaart by AGC
March, 2024
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Case Study & Article
Innovative glass materials for next-generation mobility
March, 2024
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Case Study & Article
PVinMotion conference: AGC Automotive Europe unveils photovoltaic panoramic sunroof for passenger vehicles
January, 2024
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Product Video
AGC technologies @ CES2024 - Digest
January, 2024
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Press release
AGC Automotive 2023 retrospective
December, 2023
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Press release
AGC's Thermal Comfort Panoramic Roof adoption on the market
December, 2023
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Press release
AGC to showcase at CES 2024 cutting-edge glass solutions for mobility revolution
December, 2023
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Product Video
AGC Automotive's Best Panoramic Roof
November, 2023
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Case Study & Article
Glass solution to safeguard the precision 'eyes' of self driving
November, 2023
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Press release
A solar facility operated by E.ON provides AGC Glass Hungary with a source of renewable energy.
November, 2023
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Press release
We are excited to announce that AGC will be participating in CES 2024 for the second consecutive year!
October, 2023
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Case Study & Article
AGC developed high-performance cover glass for in-vehicle displays
September, 2023
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Press release
AGC’s Digital Curtain™ Light Control Glass Adopted for Toyota’s “Century”
August, 2023
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Press release
FeelInGlass at IAA Mobility München 2023
August, 2023
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Press release
Wideye at IAA Mobility to showcase unique ADAS 360° sensor integration
July, 2023
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Case Study & Article
AGC on-glass antennas help mobility industry adopt better connectivity
June, 2023
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Case Study & Article
AGC has developed the world's first FIR sensor-enabled windshield, paving the way to enhanced driving safety
February, 2023
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Press release
AGC and Saint Gobain partner for the decarbonization of flat glass manufacturing
January, 2023
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Press release
AGC Automotive 2022 retrospective
December, 2022
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Press release
FeelInGlass® by AGC, on its way to CES to unveil an exclusive immersive concept demonstrating glass integration abilities.
December, 2022
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Press release
AGC to Exhibit Next-generation Mobility-enabling Products & Technologies at CES2023
December, 2022
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Press release
Wideye® by AGC to showcase 360° FOV and unique ADAS sensor integrations at CES 2023
November, 2022
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Product Video
Your panoramic glass roof gives a unique feeling of freedom
October, 2022
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Case Study & Article
Testing & analysis of cleaning system with sensor glass cover. A collaborative project between Actasys and Wideye® by AGC.
September, 2022
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Press release
Wideye® by AGC to display LiDAR sensor mounted in B-pillar at AutoSens show in Brussels
September, 2022
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Case Study & Article
Integrating a LiDAR unit behind IR-transparent glass in a B-pillar. A collaborative project between Sony Depthsensing Solutions and Wideye by AGC.
July, 2022
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Case Study & Article
Wideye by AGC, a corporate scale-up story made of business and human initiative
May, 2022
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Press release
AGC's Light Control Panoramic Roof with Low-E Coating Adopted in the LEXUS “RZ” Toyota LEXUS’ First Dedicated BEV Model
April, 2022
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Press release
AGC to Hold Special International Year of Glass 2022 Exhibition
March, 2022
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Press release
AGC Receives Honda Motor's Supplier Award in the Sustainability Category
February, 2022
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Press release
AGC Automotive retrospective 2021
January, 2022
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Press release
AGC Sponsoring International Year of Glass 2022
January, 2022
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Press release
Wideye by AGC at the Consumer Electronic Show 2022
January, 2022
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Product Video
AGC Automotive and Eyelights : Be ready for the all-new Head-up-Display driving experience
January, 2022
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Press release
AGC and EyeLights have joined forces to bring the Augmented Reality windshield to CES 2022
December, 2021
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Product Video
AGC glass solutions, improving the safety and security of your drive
September, 2021
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Press release
Opening Ceremony Held at AGC Yokohama Technical Center
May, 2021
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Press release
Wideye announces reliable glass protective covers for sensors
March, 2021
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Press release
AGC's transparent glass screen 'Glascene' adopted for digital signage service on side windows of taxis (Japan)
March, 2021
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Press release
AGC Automotive 2020 retrospective
January, 2021
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Press release
AGC Curved-Large Cover Glass for Car-mounted Displays to Be Used in New 2021 Cadillac Escalade
December, 2020
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Product Video
AGC Automotive excellence and innovation in Head-up-display
November, 2020
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Press release
AGC Automotive Europe celebrates World Quality Day throughout Europe
June, 2020
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Press release
AGC's Light Control Glass, 'WONDERLITE™Dx', Makes its Worldwide Debut in Toyota's New Harrier
June, 2020
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Product Video
How does AGC Automotive’s Heatcontrol thermal control technology work ?
June, 2020
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Product Video
AGC heatcontrol-windshield combines thermal comfort in summer and silent de-icing in winter
May, 2020
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Press release
AGC launches glass sanitary protection screens for shops and open spaces
April, 2020
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Press release
AdaptVac Partners with AGC Biologics to Develop & Produce COVID-19 Vaccine
September, 2019
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Press release
AGC Cover Glass for Car-mounted Displays to be Used in New Lexus RX Series
July, 2019
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Press release
AGC honored at AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Awards 2019
June, 2019
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Press release
Belron® and AGC sign a franchise agreement for vehicle glass repair and replacement networks in Poland and Czech Republic
May, 2019
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Press release
DOCOMO, AGC and Ericsson Achieve World’s First 5G Communication Using Glass Antenna for 28 GHz
March, 2019
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Press release
AGC Established a Global Tri-polar R&D Framework for Automotive On-glass Antennas
March, 2019
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Press release
Inauguration of anechoic chambers of AGC Glass Europe in Gosselies
January, 2019
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Press release
StreetSmart Door concept unveiled in Panasonic booth at Consumer Electronics Show 2019
September, 2018
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Press release
AGC Automotive at Automechanika with Virtual Reality experience
September, 2018
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Press release
AGC at Innotrans with smart glass for transportation
April, 2018
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Press release
AGC Automotive Europe launches
October, 2017
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Press release
AGC’s Kiriko Glasswork Adopted in New Lexus LS Model
September, 2017
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Press release
AGC's Curved Cover Glass for Car-Mounted Displays Incorporated to the Mass Produced Vehicle for the First Time in the World
June, 2017
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Press release
Railway Glass Made by AGC Asahi Glass Adopted for New Sleeper Train - “Twilight Express Mizukaze”
May, 2017
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Press release
AGC Begins Mass Production of 3D Curved Cover Glass for Car-Mounted Displays
May, 2017
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Press release
AGC Asahi Glass WONDERLITE™ Adopted for Luxury Train, "Train Suite Shiki-shima"
April, 2017
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Press release
AGC Automotive Induver Morocco lays foundation stone for its automotive glass plant in Kenitra (Morocco)
November, 2016
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Press release
New website for AGC Automotive, the largest automotive glassmaker in the world
September, 2016
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Press release
AGC Automotive Europe launches ultra-dark grey glass on the market
August, 2016
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Press release
AGC to Establish First Automotive Glass Production Base in North Africa
March, 2016
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Press release
AGC to Expand Supply System of Cover Glass for Car-mounted Displays
March, 2016
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Press release
AGC to Build a Second Float Glass Production Plant in Brazil
March, 2016
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Press release
AGC Changes Name of Production Subsidiary in Suzhou, China
December, 2015
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Press release
AGC Earns The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation for Automotive Windows in All Directions for the First Time in the World
November, 2015
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Press release
World’s first All-around 99% UV Cut! AGC Launches UV Verre Premium Privashield
April, 2015
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Press release
AGC Acquires NordGlass Poland, Active in Automotive Replacement Glass
March, 2015
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Press release
AGC’s Glass Used for All Vehicles of New Hokuriku Shinkansen Line
March, 2015
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Press release
AGC Becomes Official Sponsor of Japan Pavilion at EXPO Milano 2015
February, 2015
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Press release
AGC to Have Exhibit at “Milan Design Week”, World’s Largest Design Festival, for First Time
December, 2014
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Press release
AGC’s Global Branding Project for the World’s First Glass Bench Roof Wins the Grand Prize in the Corporate Communications Category of the PR Award Grand Prix
December, 2014
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Product Video
AGC Light Control Glass WONDERLITE
September, 2014
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Press release
AGC’s Light Control Glass WONDERLITE™ Selected for Panoramic Glass Roof on European Luxury Car
June, 2014
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Press release
AGC holds Groundbreaking Ceremony at New Automotive Glass Plant in Mexico.
May, 2014
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Press release
AGC Succeeds in Rolling SPOOL™, a 0.05 mm-thick Sheet Glass.
April, 2014
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Press release
AGC’s Dragontrail™ Selected by 37 Electronic Device Brands
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State of São Paulo, 12523-671, Brazil
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34505 W. 12 Mile Road, Suite 300
Farmington Hills, MI 48331, USA
Farmington Hills, MI 48331, USA
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Japan
1-5-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100-8405, Japan
Tokyo 100-8405, Japan
AGC Automotive Europe S.A.
Belgium
Avenue Jean Monnet 4
1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
+32-2-409-30-00
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Japan
1-5-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100-8405, Japan
Tokyo 100-8405, Japan
AGC Vidros do Brasil Ltda.
Brazil
Estrada Municipal Fazenda São Pedro
500 - Jardim Vista Alegre, City of Guaratinguetá
State of São Paulo, 12523-671, Brazil
500 - Jardim Vista Alegre, City of Guaratinguetá
State of São Paulo, 12523-671, Brazil
+55-12-3127-7100
https://agcbrasil.com/vidros-automotivos/
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United States of America
4000 Gantz Road, Suite A
Grove City, Ohio 43123, USA
Grove City, Ohio 43123, USA
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+49 32221863551
+420-225-296711
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AGC will appropriately use personal information filled into your inquiries, in accordance with the AGC Personal Information Protection Policy.
AGC will appropriately use personal information within the AGC Group only for the purpose of responding to your inquiries. Any personal information in your inquiries is only used to reply to a given message, or to provide any related information.
In some cases, AGC will disclose, your personal information to its sub-contractors to the extent necessary to perform business operation. In such cases, AGC will execute an agreement(s) with those sub-contractors with respect to the handling the personal information, and make reasonable efforts to protect your personal information.
By contacting us, you agree to the terms "Additional Use of Personal information".
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AGC Automotive Europe S.A.
Belgium
Avenue Jean Monnet 4
1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
AGC Automotive Europe
+32-2-409-30-00
AGC Vidros do Brasil Ltda.
Brazil
Estrada Municipal Fazenda São Pedro
500 - Jardim Vista Alegre, City of Guaratinguetá
State of São Paulo, 12523-671, Brazil
500 - Jardim Vista Alegre, City of Guaratinguetá
State of São Paulo, 12523-671, Brazil
+55-12-3127-7100
https://agcbrasil.com/vidros-automotivos/
Automotive Company, AGC Inc.
Japan
1-5-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100-8405, Japan
Tokyo 100-8405, Japan
AGC Automotive Americas Co.
United States of America
34505 W. 12 Mile Road, Suite 300
Farmington Hills, MI 48331, USA
Farmington Hills, MI 48331, USA
AGC Automotive
+1-248-522-9300
AGC Automotive Europe S.A.
Belgium
Avenue Jean Monnet 4
1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
+32-2-409-30-00
AGC Automotive Europe S.A.
Belgium
Avenue Jean Monnet 4
1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
+32-2-409-30-00
AGC Automotive Europe S.A.
Belgium
Avenue Jean Monnet 4
1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
+32-2-409-30-00
Additional use of personal information
AGC will appropriately use personal information filled into your inquiries, in accordance with the AGC Personal Information Protection Policy.
AGC will appropriately use personal information within the AGC Group only for the purpose of responding to your inquiries. Any personal information in your inquiries is only used to reply to a given message, or to provide any related information.
In some cases, AGC will disclose, your personal information to its sub-contractors to the extent necessary to perform business operation. In such cases, AGC will execute an agreement(s) with those sub-contractors with respect to the handling the personal information, and make reasonable efforts to protect your personal information.
By contacting us, you agree to the terms "Additional Use of Personal information".
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Our Vision on Human Governance
At AGC Automotive Europe, our vision of human governance is based on taking human factors into account throughout any decision-making process. This human governance in turn leads to stronger management of the company.
It is based on full commitment to this course by all managers and is backed up by firm principles such as:
In operation, we view human development as a three-way partnership: between people and their aspirations, the business and its requirements, and human resources and their support forces.
Finally, it expresses our determination to build a company in which personal fulfilment leads to excellence.
Well-being
AGC Automotive Europe places the Well-Being of its staff at the center of their concerns and promotes a policy which unites the balance between company goals and Well-being at work.
People development
At AGC Automotive Europe, our people are our strength. Every person is unique and deserves the best development opportunities. We strive to give everyone an opportunity to grow as an employee and as a person.
Diversity, equity & inclusion
Today, the world is characterized by uncertainty and volatility, enhanced by shifting technology. We are not all equal in front of these challenges. It is our responsibility at AGC Automotive Europe to contribute to a successful SOCIAL TRANSITION. We want to secure a SAFE workplace for everyone, improve WELL-BEING in our jobs and DEVELOP our people. We aim for DIVERSITY, EQUITY and INCLUSION.
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Career opportunities with AGC Europe
Have a look at our current job openings in our European Career Website!
If you wish more than automotive opportunities, select “display all” area & location.
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Brand statements
“Your Dreams, Our Challenge”
The AGC Group’s business began more than 100 years ago with the ambitious aim of manufacturing the country’s first flat glass to help people’s daily life and industrial development.
Our unique materials, solutions and reliable partnerships have facilitated leading innovations across diverse industries and markets. Today, by working with others to combine knowledge and advanced technology, we help make ever greater achievements possible, and bring bolder ideas to life.
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You'll be recognized with competitive compensation to provide financial wellness for you and your family.
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Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug benefits are available for you and your family. Professional coaching is available to assist you in making the right health care choices 24/7.
Employee Assistance Program provides prompt, confidential support with a range of personal and family issues that may affect all of us from time to time.
Well-being
We recognize that time away from work is essential for our associates to refresh and renew. Paid vacation and holidays are offered to our associates.
Dozens of discounts with great merchants and big brands will be offered to our associates to help the associate's well-being.
Financial security
Company -paid Life Insurnace and Accidental Death & Dismemberment with the option to enroll in Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insuranec helps provide financial support for you and your family during difficult times.
Our 401(K) plan helps you meet one of life's most important goals - financial security in retirement.
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Personal Information Protection Policy of the Company
Each company of the AGC Group (AGC Inc. and its subsidiaries, collectively, "AGC") recognizes the essential importance of the proper and adequate protection of the information of individuals, such as names, addresses, telephone numbers etc., which may be available to distinguish the identities of our customers, business partners, employees and all other parties concerned with our business operations (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Personal Information”).
Recognizing its responsibility to society, AGC hereby establishes the following basic policies (hereinafter “Policy”) to protect privacy of individuals and comply with laws and regulations enacted to protect Personal Information while conducting its business activities:
AGC will collect, use, and provide Personal Information through the fair and legal means.
Use within the Scope of Utilization Purpose
At the time of collecting any Personal Information, AGC will specify the purpose and scope of its use. AGC will use such collected Personal Information strictly within its originally intended scope of use and limited usage as necessary for business operations.
At the time of collecting any Personal Information, AGC will specify the purpose and scope of its use. AGC will use such collected Personal Information strictly within its originally intended scope of use and limited usage as necessary for business operations.
Authorization from the Individual
In case of necessity in which said Personal Information must be used beyond the above-mentioned scope, AGC will obtain an authorization from the individual to whom such Personal Information relates (hereinafter “Individual”) with regard to the planned use, except as allowed by relevant laws and regulations.
In case of necessity in which said Personal Information must be used beyond the above-mentioned scope, AGC will obtain an authorization from the individual to whom such Personal Information relates (hereinafter “Individual”) with regard to the planned use, except as allowed by relevant laws and regulations.
Security Measures to Protect Personal Information
When handling such Personal Information, AGC will strive to develop an organizational structure that has policies and procedures in place to strictly manage the Personal Information to prevent its illegal access, loss, falsification or leakage. To ensure the appropriate handling of personal information, AGC will continue to strengthen and improve internal systems, implement the necessary secure management measures in accordance with technological standards, and perform appropriate internal audits, etc.
When handling such Personal Information, AGC will strive to develop an organizational structure that has policies and procedures in place to strictly manage the Personal Information to prevent its illegal access, loss, falsification or leakage. To ensure the appropriate handling of personal information, AGC will continue to strengthen and improve internal systems, implement the necessary secure management measures in accordance with technological standards, and perform appropriate internal audits, etc.
Third Party Provision
Unless authorized by the Individual or allowed by relevant laws and regulations, AGC will not provide Personal Information to any third party. In addition, when providing such Personal Information to any third party as authorized or allowed above, AGC will conclude a contract with the third party or take any other measures that obligates the third party to be responsible for the management of the Personal Information to be provided, thereby preventing its leakage to any other party or other misuse.
Unless authorized by the Individual or allowed by relevant laws and regulations, AGC will not provide Personal Information to any third party. In addition, when providing such Personal Information to any third party as authorized or allowed above, AGC will conclude a contract with the third party or take any other measures that obligates the third party to be responsible for the management of the Personal Information to be provided, thereby preventing its leakage to any other party or other misuse.
AGC will promptly respond to requests from the Individual to disclose, correct, add and/or delete his or her Personal Information, to the extent required by relevant laws and regulations.
AGC will comply with relevant laws and regulations with regard to the protection of Personal Information, and also constantly review its implementation of the Policy, and strive to make further improvements.
AGC will completely inform of this Policy to all of its directors, offices and employees (including commissioned and dispatched personnel) as well as other concerned parties, to ensure that each of them understands the importance of the Policy and conduct him or herself in an appropriate manner to follow the Policy.
Purpose of Collecting Personal Information
AGC generally uses Personal Information for the purposes described below. (If a specific purpose of using Personal Information is clearly indicated, AGC will use the Personal Information for that specific purpose.) If AGC uses Personal Information for any other purposes, AGC will clearly indicate it before collecting it.
Responding to and dealing with general inquiries and requests and requests for materials;
Providing AGC's products and services and related information;
Conducting surveys to find out about the use of and need for AGC's products and services and improving AGC’s products and services;
Marketing, selling, and providing services for AGC's products;
Communicating for business purposes in the course of AGC's business activities.
Sharing of Personal Information
AGC jointly uses Personal Information with its group companies as shown in the table below.
| With whom Personal Information is jointly used | Each company of AGC Group Please see here for more information. |
| What Personal Information is jointly used | Name, address, telephone number, fax number, email address, place of work (department, job title, inquiry and transaction details etc.) |
| Purpose of jointly using Personal Information | The purposes described in the “Purpose of Collecting Personal Information” section above |
| Person responsible for managing Personal Information | AGC Inc. Please see here for AGC's address and representative. |
Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
AGC will not disclose or provide your Personal Information to third parties unless:
You have given consent;
Personal Information is provided to subcontractors (and their subcontractors) that we engage to handle all or part of Personal Information to the extent necessary to achieve the purpose of using Personal Information;
Personal Information is provided to those listed in the “With whom Personal Information is jointly used” section above;
The disclosure or provision is required by law;
The disclosure or provision is required to protect the life, body, or property of a person, but it is difficult to obtain your consent;
It is necessary to cooperate with the central government or local governments when they perform their public administrative duties and obtaining your consent could adversely affect the execution of such duties.
Security Measures to Protect Personal Information
AGC has a Personal Information management structure and framework in place to prevent any unauthorized access to and loss, falsification, or leakage of Personal Information and strives to ensure appropriate security measures are taken. They are summarized below:
Personal Information Protection Policy
To ensure Personal Information is appropriately handled, AGC has this Personal Information Protection Policy, internal rules, and manuals in place to comply with various laws and regulations and deal with Personal Information requests and inquiries.
Rule for Handling Personal Information
AGC's Personal Information Protection Management Rule specifies how Personal Information should be handled at each stage of its handling process which includes collection, use, maintenance, provision, deletion, and disposal.
In addition, AGC regularly checks the following security measures to protect Personal Information:
Organizational security measures
AGC has appointed managers who are responsible for handling Personal Information. Staff who are authorized to handle Personal Information and the scope of Personal Information that they are authorized to handle are clearly defined. AGC has a well-established communication system in place to report any violation of the Personal Information Protection Act or AGC’s Personal Information Protection Management Rule.
Physical security measures
In the areas where Personal Information is handled, staff entry and exit is controlled and restrictions are placed on devices brought into such areas. Measures are put in place to prevent unauthorized staff from handling Personal Information.
Measures are put in place to prevent theft or loss of devices, electronic media, and paper documents which contain Personal Information.
Technical security measures
Access controls are put in place to limit the number of access privilege holders and the scope of the Personal Information database that they are authorized to access.
The information system which processes Personal Information is protected from unauthorized access by external parties and malicious software.
Administrative security measures
Training and/or e-learning sessions are provided to AGC staff to learn key points of handling Personal Information.
Monitoring of external environment factors
To handle Personal Information in other countries/regions, AGC regularly collects and monitors information on Personal Information protection systems of those countries/regions and implements security measures.
Data Protection Rights
You have data protection rights in accordance with the laws and regulations related to personal information of each country.
Procedures for Requesting Disclosure, Correction, and/or Deletion of Personal Information
Following is the outline of request procedures on Personal Information that AGC has collected. With regard to the specific procedures, please contact the service division to which you have provided your Personal Information.
Please contact from this page if you have not been informed which division should be approached for your inquiry.
Submitting requests
If you wish to request the disclosure, correction and/or deletion of your Personal Information, please contact the service division to which you have provided the Personal Information. AGC will send you the request form. Please fill in the form and return it to us by postal mail. In order to prevent potential leakage of the Personal Information, only requests made by the Owner of Personal Information will be accepted, except in case of the request being made by his or her legal representative.
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Cover Glass for Car-mounted Displays
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What is Cover Glass for Car-mounted Displays?
It is an in-vehicle cover glass, using AGC Dragontrail™, a specialty glass that is chemically strengthened. It ensures the high level of safety expected from an in-vehicle material.
Features and benefits
01
Superior aesthetics
Offers a high-quality interior given the quality perception of the glass itself, and contributes to improving the design of the vehicle interior when integrated into seamless dashboards.
02
High visibility and handling
Contributes to improving the visibility and handling of the display through optical coatings and decorative printing technology, which suppresses glare and finger marks by using AGC's unique technologies.
03
Our expertise is your guarantee
AGC has extensive experience with Cover Glass for Car-mounted Displays.
In 2013, we became the world's first company to establish a production system which integrated every stage from raw glass to final processing. In 2017, we developed a curved display glass in addition to the already available flat type.
Our cover glass has been adopted for more than 100 vehicle models, with total shipments of more than 25 million units.
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Technical information
01
High-strength glass technology
Cover glass uses AGC Dragontrail™, a specialty glass that is chemically strengthened.
AGC's unique design and validation process technology ensures the high level of safety expected from an in-vehicle material.
02
Forming technology
AGC realizes various shapes such as flat, curved, and complex curved shapes using our original technologies, and contributes to achieving a sleek and unified dashboard design.
03
Optical coating and printing technology
AGC plays a key role in improving both the viewing clarity and usability of displays through proprietary coating and decorative printing technologies covered by multiple patents.
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Display Glazing
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What is Display Glazing?
A laminated glass with a special screen film between two pieces of glass onto which an image can be projected.
Features and benefits
01
Excellent visibility and transparency
When the image is projected, a high contrast and clear image appears, but when there's no image, it's just transparent glass.
02
High safety and durability
It has the safety and durability required for automotive window glass.
03
Assumed use case (for outside)
We see a future where the mobility window can function as a source of information. For example, advertisements are projected on any vehicle window or messages are displayed for pedestrians or any new mobility needs.
04
Assumed use case (for inside)
We see a future where mobility can provide an exciting experience. For example, tourism mobility would operate while projecting images of recommended spots on the windows.
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Technical information
01
High visibility of images, low haze
Special film realizes sharp and clear images with high transparency.
02
Enable a large screen
You can see large-sized images on the window thanks to AGC's solution.
03
Bendable, fit for curved surface glazing
Special film made from a thin substrate.
04
Compatible with various projectors
You can use any type of consumer projector (e.g., short-focus projector) due to its wide viewing angle.
05
Standard maintenance
No special maintenance is needed, as it is a special film laminated between two glasses (completely glass surface).
06
Safety, sustainable
Passed safety evaluation for automotive and realized high durability guaranteed by AGC.
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In-vehicle Glass Interface FeelInGlass®
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Black Band Display
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What is Black Band Display?
It is the possibility to use the bottom black band of a windshield to project information. This is made possible as the windshield is covered with a special P-polarized coating that allows to use our windshield as a display reflector.
Features and benefits
01
Improved safety thanks to Black Band projection
The Black Band Display keeps all important information right in front of you.
02
Improved driving experience
The best projection area to stay focused on the road while having access to vehicle information.
03
Remains visible with polarized sunglass
The special P-Polarized coating enables to see all projection information even when you wear polarized sunglasses.
04
Stay connected & enhance communication
Listen, call, and receive your notification without removing your eye from the road.
05
Improved interior car design
As information is displayed in the windshield Black Band, the dashboard can become minimalistic, offering more futuristic design for cockpit & vehicle interior.
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Visibility and Safety
Comfort and Convenience
Design and Style
Gallery
Technical information
01
A unique P-polarized coating
This is the first coating that allows us to use our windows as displays. We can optimize the reflectivity level to decrease the display's energy consumption and increase its visibility in any condition.
02
One unique display is possible
We can set coating and blackband designs according to the customer needs.
03
Clear image projection in any conditions
Thanks to our special P-polarized reflective coating and powerful P-polarized display, our Black Band Display stays visible with a clear and comfortable image in any condition, from nighttime to sunny days, even when wearing sunglasses.
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Wideye® glass for sensors
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What is Wideye®?
Wideye provides glass solutions for 360° sensor integration. Thanks to its unique glass which is transparent to near infrared rays and with high optical quality, Wideye insures a performant, reliable and aesthetic integration of any optical sensor at any location around the vehicle.
Features and benefits
01
Wideye enhances vehicle vision
To provide the highest safety for passengers, sensors are now integrated all around the vehicle. Our unique glass solutions allow optical sensors to perform in any situation, whatever obstacles they must detect, near or far, day or night.
02
Guaranteed sensor performance
Our ‘best in class’ glass, Wideye, ensures high sensor precision and resolution by being transparent for both LiDAR and camera optical requirements. Relax, you can count on your sensors to do their job perfectly.
03
Full protection
Safety and comfort are priceless. Wideye protects sensors against everything you might encounter while driving: stone impacts, vibration, rain, dirt, fog or frost. The elements will not impact the performance of safety systems.
04
YES to sleek aesthetics
Because design matters, Wideye allows sleek sensor integration using existing glazing parts or by developing new glazing designs. Wideye solutions are adaptable to OEM design requirements and engineering needs.
05
Already on the market
Growing industry interest in optical sensor integrations has seen Wideye nominated for several business awards for mass production programs in different product segments at major OEMs.
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Visibility and Safety
Design and Style
Gallery
Technical information
01
Optical cover
High quality, automotive-grade optical compliance.
High level technical performance: IR transparent black glass, heating ability, and resistance to stone impact.
02
Vision glazing
Integration of LiDAR and camera modules using glass in windshield, backlite or sidelites.
Our high IR transmission Wideye glass is combined with an IR reflective coating.
03
Glass trim
Seamless integration into the roof, fender, grille, and B-pillar.
As an additional protective skin or directly mounted as part of LiDAR or camera modules.
04
Our expertise
Using our mature design lab, comprehensive R&D and partnerships with sensor companies, Wideye has established the know-how to manage full sensor integration from the early development stages up to mass production.
05
For even better performance
A vast variety of valuable glass additional functions can be added, such as heating, cleaning solutions, anti-reflective as well as water-repellent coatings.
06
Wideye Design Studio
Our expertise
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On-glass Antenna
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What is On-glass antennas?
AGC designs high performance on-glass antennas (for AM, FM, DAB, DTV, RKE, etc.).
Our antennas are manufactured using conductive printing or thin wire embedded into the glass. Invisible for users and compatible with all glass options (including coated) .
Features and benefits
01
Superior aesthetics
The integration of AGC antennas in the glazing makes them invisible.
Design team collaboration ensures vehicle aesthetics are emphasized.
02
All version compatible
Integrates with all other on-glass technologies (coating, heating, HUD, etc.). AGC antennas are available for all glass types.
03
Advanced prototyping
With advanced fast prototyping techniques, AGC provides handmade samples with electromagnetic behavior close to serial production units. We get it right the first time!
04
Worldwide expertise
AGC’s global antenna team responds to global customers with dedicated anechoic chambers located in 3 key regions (Japan, Europe, and North American).
05
Smoother process
AGC is your single supplier responsible for design, development, and production, delivering a reduction of development risks and time-consuming alignment meetings.
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Technical information
01
Telematics solutions
AGC develops antenna solutions to cover connectivity needs (3/4G, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.). Our antennas are manufactured with conductive printing or thin wire embedded into the glass.
Invisible for users and compatible with all glass options (including coated).
02
V2X system
Built on our unique expertise of glass electromagnetic characteristics, AGC provides V2X/DSRC and C-V2X glass antenna systems.
Design in our anechoic chamber and tested on proving ground in real condition, AGC guarantee the V2X function.
03
5G Sub6
AGC is preparing the future of connected mobility with 5G-ready antenna solutions.
04
Antenna measurement
Using our state-of-the-art anechoic chambers, AGC can provide highly accurate 2D and 3D measurements on large objects for services from FM to 5G/V2X.
Rapidity of measurement is our strength.
05
Electromagnetic simulation
AGC performs advanced antenna simulation on the entire vehicle to optimize the antenna design, location, and architecture.
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5G-sub6 Glass Antennas
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What is 5G-sub6 Glass Antennas?
Global LTE and 5G Sub6 band-compatible antenna systems can be integrated into and distributed across the front, side, rear glass, or the large glass roof. This contributes to signal stability and higher throughput.
Features and benefits
01
Stable communication through distributed positioning
The introduction of a Distributed Antenna System (DAS), where multiple antennas are spread across the vehicle's windows, stabilizes and speeds up communications.
02
Seamlessly integrated into the vehicle
The antenna system, mounted on the glass, is thin and flat to ensure it does not compromise the vehicle's design.
03
Optimal connectivity while maintaining heat reflection performance
Our unique reflection control technology enables both heat reflection and insulation for passenger comfort, while maintaining radio wave transparency for stable high-speed 5G, striking a balance between communication and thermal performance.
04
Two possible integration options for antennas
Two integration possibilities include a printed board type that can be concealed within black ceramic, and a transparent type that can be applied in visible areas.
05
Utilized in Halo.Car's remote piloting system
AGC's 5G communication glass antennas have been utilized in Halo.Car's "remote piloting system via 5G network," a service offered by the US company that facilitates remote-controlled rental car deliveries.
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Technical information
01
Offer various types of antennas
Our portfolio includes a "LTE+5G Antenna", "SDARS Antenna for Glass Roof", "Connected Roof (5G)", "5G Antenna Built-in Spoiler", "Glass-Integrated V2X Antenna", and much more. You can view pictures in the "Gallery".
02
Automotive quality grade
All AGC antenna products conform to automotive quality standards. To ensure high reliability, various environmental tests are conducted.
03
Supporting the design of antennas on glass
We offer support for antenna design and installation onto glass to maximize antenna performance and design.
04
Face-to-face support is available in Japan, the U.S., and Europe
Equipped with full vehicle-sized anechoic chambers in Japan, the U.S., and Europe, our experienced antenna engineers provide technical support at each location.
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Light-In-Roof
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What is a Light-In-Roof ?
The panoramic glass roof is equipped with ambient lighting functionality that allows for various lighting scenarios.
Features and benefits
01
An amazing user experience!
The panoramic glass roof lighting function enables various use cases such as enhancing well-being, creating mood lighting, communicating warnings, and showcasing branding.
02
Styling & customization
Free your imagination to materialize your style and design by customizing the lighting pattern, adjusting the brightness to your preference, and selecting colors that match your mood as you drive.
03
Magic pattern
Your pattern transitions from invisible to light, almost like magic!
04
Day and night: 2 types of lighting
Enhance interior ambient lighting to the next level during the night while enjoying natural light flowing into your cabin during the day.
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Design and Style
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Technical information
01
All-in-one roof module
Different functionalities can be combined with Light-in-Roof without compromising lighting uniformity: Thermal comfort solutions such as (Super-) Iris® coatings, Low-e coatings, Digital Curtain™, Sun Powered SolaRoof.
02
Optimal Glass Stack
Thanks to the innovative "2-glasses/1-layer" AGC solution, you don't need to increase the weight of the roof glazing or sacrifice precious head space to integrate your lighting feature.
03
Optimal full system integration into the glazing
"Plug-in-Concept": Car makers can obtain a fully active module, including RGB Light Bars and their dedicated hardware and software control units, or select specific parts of the system according to their preferences.
04
Serviceability
Thanks to the AGC modular solution, dealers can replace the light bars without needing to replace the entire roof glazing module. This reduces costs for end users, minimizes waste, and lowers life-cycle CO2 emissions.
05
Compliant with high automotive standards
The development & production of the system are executed in compliance with the state-of-the-art requirements of automotive like ASPICE & CyberSec standards.
06
Simulation, virtual rendering, and real prototypes
You can enjoy fast virtual prototyping and light simulation thanks to OCEAN Software, and you can also order real parts as prototypes to experience the user interface.
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FIR Sensor-enabled Windshield
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What is a FIR Sensor-enabled Windshield?
A special material that transmits far-infrared rays (FIR) is integrated into a section of the windshield to facilitate the "integrated mounting of a visible camera and FIR camera" on the inside of the windshield. (Under development)
Features and benefits
01
The FIR camera can be installed in a high position
Compared to an FIR camera mounted around the front grille, an FIR camera integrated onto the windshield is less affected by preceding vehicles and obstacles. This integration enables early object detection due to its long range and wide field of view.
02
The FIR camera remains effective in all weather conditions
The FIR camera is installed in the wiping area. The wiper action keeps the front of the camera clean and ensures sensing functionality even in rain or inclement weather.
03
Low parallax between visible cameras and FIR cameras
Helps to overlay images and is beneficial for sensor fusion by placing the visible and FIR cameras in close proximity to each other.
04
A safe drive ensured even in dark night conditions
Improves night vision performance and helps reduce traffic accidents through pedestrian detection.
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Visibility and Safety
Design and Style
Gallery
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Smart Glazing Digital Curtain™
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What is Digital Curtain™?
A thin laminated film of rod-like nano-scale particles suspended in a liquid layer is sandwiched between two glass sheets which are laminated together. When switched OFF, the glass is either dark (Wonderlite™) or opaque (Wonderlite Dx). By applying a voltage, the suspended particles align in the same direction and the glass becomes transparent, letting light pass.
Features and benefits
01
Freedom to control lighting
Control on your own way the amount of light entering the vehicle at the simple touch of a button.
02
Your car behaves as sunglasses or as a curtain
The Digital Curtain™ glass can switch from dark to clear and vice versa, in a few seconds or even instantaneously depending on the technology.
03
Privacy is YOUR decision
The Digital Curtain™ glass can keep your privacy on your simple demand, almost instantly.
04
Your digital curtain
Thanks to customizable shaped segments, enjoy the modernity of integrated shading zones with automated dynamical switching "curtain".
05
Customizable to your needs
Different effects, colors, contrast ratio, switching patterns, and dynamics are possible. Just come to us to share your ideas with us.
06
Additional protection level
In addition to bringing privacy for car occupants, Wonderlite Dx® can allow in its OFF/opaque mode to be more safe for your belongings left inside the vehicle.
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Environment
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Technical information
01
Freedom to control lighting
Control the amount of light entering inside the car through the glazing at the simple touch of a button. Depending on the solution, the amount of light transmitted can be tuned on a continuous way from dark to clear and vice versa.
02
Privacy on-YOUR-demand
Light transmission can typically vary from 35% down to <1% for Wonderlite® glass.
Light transmission is typically varying for Wonderlite Dx® glass as consequence of the curtain effect from 7% down to 1% in a roof application or from 20% down to 3% in a sidelite application.
Many other contrast values are possible to be customized as you wish, depending on the expected applications.
03
Plug & Play module
AGC can provide a fully integrated system for the Digital Curtain, including the Electronic Controller System and dedicated software design, considering the vehicle architecture.
04
Outstanding (Thermal) comfort
In summer, sun heat rejection helps keeping comfortable temperatures in the car.
In winter, thanks to the use of low-e coating, can avoid the cold wall effect.
05
Save room and weight
Enables the removal of sunshade structure. It can free up internal headroom for car occupants ( 30mm) and offers weight saving up to 5 Kg.
06
Sustainability
Reducing air-conditioning needs enables fuel savings and CO2 emissions decrease for thermic engines, and mileage extension for electrical vehicles.
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Low-e Glass
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What is Low-e glass?
An invisible coating on the inner side of the glass to drastically reduce and optimize the heat radiation to the surroundings.
Features and benefits
01
Summer comfort
Helps keep a more comfortable temperature in summer by reflecting infrared solar rays
02
Winter comfort
Offers more comfortable temperature faster in winter by reflecting back the inside heat. No “cold wall” effect in wintertime
03
Positive environmental impact
More efficient air conditioning resulting in reduced CO2 emissions with less fuel consumption or increased EV mileage range
04
Enjoy the sky
No need for roller blinds. Get cost and weight savings and additional headspace
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Technical information
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No “cold wall” effect
Low emissivity (Ɛ < 0.2) provides best thermal comfort in winter and no “cold wall” effect.
02
Energy Saving
IR-reflecting performance for summer and winter comfort leading to lower demands on climate control (mileage increase and lower CO2 emissions)
03
Anti reflective
Low light reflection (<2%) on inner surface
04
Reinforce summer comfort
Best thermal comfort in summer and winter by combining low-e coating with an additional IR-reflecting coating
05
Replace roller blind system
Weight and cost saving
2 to 3 cm more headroom
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PV Cells Roof
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What is a PV Cells Roof?
The panoramic glass roof is fitted with solar cells embedded between the 2 sheets of glass to enable the car to produce energy thanks to sun radiation which can be used to charge the battery during driving or parking time.
Features and benefits
01
Sustainability
Charge your car directly from the sun; don't worry about the origin of electricity as this is 100% green!
02
Plug-free charging
Use the free and sustainable energy of the sun when your car stands outside.
Decrease the dependency on charging stations.
Reduced phantom battery drain caused by auxiliary car functions. (camera, 4G, etc.)
03
Cost savings & extended drive range for EV
Drive up to several hundreds km/year solar-free-of-charge distance, depending on your location and driving conditions.
04
Comfort roominess
Enjoy an expanded cabin space thanks to the removal of roller-blinds.
05
Convenience comfort
No need to plug. Simply park your car outdoors to charge: in the street, at work, airport, etc.
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Technical information
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Full system offering
AGC can deliver the full functional system, including the Electrical Control Unit (ECU) as MPPT converter "ready-to-plug" on your car HV and/or LV network.
02
Increased vehicle design & development freedom
AGC provides a full service under one roof: from virtual design to final product in mass production. Get a tailor-made PV panoramic sunroof thanks to modeling expertise & manufacturing flexibility (cells layout, interlayers, etc.). Enjoy increased vehicle design freedom and more headspace vs TEMPERED solutions thanks to the transparency between the cells (no need for extra protection - safety regulations).
03
Save costs & extend the range of the car
Reach a faster time-to-market thanks to AGC ditigal tools
No roller blind needed: reduce costs, weight, and enhance your CO2 savings!
“Solar pre-ventilation” is also eligible for CO2 credits.
04
Car options flexibility
"Plug-in-Concept": Car makers can design the same car architecture for different panoramic roof versions, in order to adapt to the market needs.
Different functionalities can be combined with PV Cells Roof: Low-e, Sun Powered Light-in-Roof.
05
Most sustainable optimized supply chain footprint
AGC has a unique footprint with local manufacturing including float and coatings: support local economy + CO2 efficient footprint.
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HeatControl Windshield
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What is HeatControl Glass?
Invisible coating within the laminated glass ensures efficient defrosting and defogging.
The same coating improves thermal comfort inside the car in summer by reflecting invisible infrared solar rays.
Features and benefits
01
Convenient de-icing and defogging
Silent electrical de-icing at the touch of a button
In humid conditions, also ensures efficient defogging
02
Efficient and fast
Efficient and fast de-icing solution in cold weather
Works instantly, not reliant on a warm engine like traditional blowers
03
Summer comfort
Helps keep a more comfortable temperature in summer by reflecting infrared solar rays
04
Wiper friendly
Extends the life of wiper blades
05
Specific heating options
Targeted heating options for wipers, cameras, or sensors
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Environment
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Technical information
01
Heating performance
Invisible coating within the laminated glass ensures efficient defrosting and defogging.
Heating the glass from the inside ensures a fast result with low energy consumption. For example: deicing in less than 4 minutes at -6°C.
Targeted heating of the wiper area is possible, ensuring better safety through longer durability of wiper blades and improved wiping. Heating can be targeted on other parts of the windshield (sensors, cameras, and so on).
02
Power density
Suitable for any type of vehicle.
Heating power up to 1000 W/m2, optimized by AGC for windshield shape and size.
Works with standard automotive electrical systems (12-14-42-48V).
03
Thermal comfort
Anti-infrared: improves thermal comfort inside the vehicle in summer by reflecting invisible infrared solar rays. Depending on configuration and climatic conditions, up to 15°C reduction in the vehicle (depending on environment conditions).
Solar energy transmission is down to 30% (compared to 55% when using a standard tinted green glass).
Solar factor (TTS) down to 40% (compared to 65% when using a tinted green glass).
04
Environment
Enables fuel savings and decreases CO2 emissions by reducing air conditioning needs and shortening the time required to cool down the cabin.
05
Compatibility
Compatible with other technologies in the windshield (i.e. acoustic glazing, thin glazing, head-up display, antennas).
Special techniques such as zoned decoating can be used to ensure radio wave transparency.
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Heated Wire Windshield
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What is a Heated Wire Windshield?
Superfine and almost invisible wires embedded within the laminated glass ensure an efficient electrically-powered defrosting and defogging solution.
Features and benefits
01
Convenient
Silent electrical de-icing at the touch of a button
02
Good visibility
Ensures efficient defogging in humid conditions all year long
03
Localized heating
Targeted heating options for wipers, cameras, or sensors
04
Environmentally friendly
Enables fuel savings and decreases CO2 emissions by reducing air conditioning needs
05
Efficient and fast
Faster de-icing with integrated wires which are located very close to the ice
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Performance
Heating the glass from the inside ensures fast results with low energy consumption. For example, deicing in less than 12 minutes in a -18°C environment; deicing in less than 5 minutes in a -7°C environment
02
Wiper defrosting
Targeted heating of the wiper area is possible, ensuring better safety through longer durability of wiper blades and improved wiping. Heating can be targeted on other parts of the windshield, such as A-pillar, cameras, and so on.
03
12V and 48V system
Works with standard automotive electrical systems 12V and 48V.
04
Compatibility
Compatible with other windshield technologies such as acoustic glazing, thin glazing, and head-up display.
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Head-up Display
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What is Head-up display?
Head-up display (HUD) projects essential driver information such as speed, warning signals, and indicator arrows for navigation onto the vehicle's windshield.
Features and benefits
01
The road your field of view
Thanks to the head-up display, we stay focused on the road as all the important information is displayed in front of you. (Speed, GPS, radio channel, etc.).
02
Safety
Contributes to reduce accident risks linked to distraction.
With the HUD, your speed is displayed next to the speed limit right in front of you to let you adjust your driving at any moment.
03
Driving quality
In complex traffic road, following GPS information becomes complicate; HUD shows GPS in your field of view, offering stressless driving conditions.
With HUD you can see and answer your calls without taking your eyes off the road.
04
Our expertise
AGC has a large experience with HUD windshields all over the world !
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CASE/MaaS
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Technical information
01
Windshield design simulation
Thanks to our simulation tools and customer specifications, we can design a windshield numerically and return the most important parameters. This step is important because it reduces development time and costs while optimizing quality perception.
02
Ghost Images
To avoid the ghost image, we typically need to laminate a wedge PVB with a specific angle which is defined by the simulation. Other solutions exist within AGC to solve this problem.
03
Sheet by sheet forming
AGC invests in advanced process for glass bending !
For new HUD projects, we bend the glass with a proprietary sheet-by-sheet machine, leading to accurate and repeatable glass shape with high optical quality.
04
Quality control
To confirm values that we obtain with simulation tools, we use special control equipment to evaluate each windshield in the production line.
05
Support to our customer
AGC uses simulation tools to check the feasibility of the HUD project to reduce development risks and allow faster market launch; with our perception bench we build the specifications together with our customer.
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Lightweight Glazing
What is Lightweight Glazing?
Reduces weight of windshields, side and backlites by almost 35% when compared to the use of standard glass thicknesses
(ref: 1.2 m2 WSC, 2.7 mm glass thickness vs 3.7 mm glass thickness - PVB not included)
Features and benefits
01
Energy saving
A lighter car means less energy consumption. Mass is the first enemy of energy conservation.
02
Less CO2 emissions
By using thinner glass and reducing weight, CO2 emissions are reduced, and less fuel is used, improving environmental performance.
03
Better EV autonomy
By reducing weight, EV autonomy is increased with less energy, and performance is improved.
04
No impact on glass robustness
Even by reducing the thickness of the glass, resistance to stone impacts is kept, and the mechanical strength is as good as the standard thickness.
05
Thermal comfort
Thinner glass offers the same thermal comfort as standard construction windshields.
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Technical information
01
Significant weight savings for tempered glass
For side windows and backlites: thicknesses down to 2.85 mm are available, resulting in a weight reduction of 0.8 kg/m² compared to standard glass thickness (3.15 mm).
02
Significant weight savings for laminated glass
For windshields, the use of thinner outer and inner glass sheets leads to a weight reduction of about 4 kg per windshield vs. the standard configuration.
(Ref: 1.2 m2 WS, 2.7 mm glass thickness vs. 3.7 mm glass thickness - PVB not included)
03
No impact on glass durability
For laminated glass, the thickness difference between the outer glass and the inner glass contributes to the resistance to stone impacts. The greater the gap, the better the performance.
04
Lower CO2 emissions
Enables fuel savings and decreases CO2 emissions by reducing weight and using thinner glass (typically 0.1 g of CO2 per saved kilogram and kilometer driven)
05
Thermal comfort
Different glass constructions including specific PVB allow to guarantee the thermal comfort in terms of TE and TL.
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Advanced Laminated Acoustic Glass
What is Advanced Laminated Acoustic Glass?
Laminated glass using high-performance sound insulation materials. In addition to reducing “transmission noise” through the glass, it also reduces “vibration noise” (vortex-induced noise and wind-induced pseudo-noise) caused by vortices (turbulence) created when wind passes over protrusions such as the vehicle’s side mirrors while driving.
Features and benefits
01
Solves issues that arise in CASE
In EVs, the absence of engine noise highlights aerodynamic noise, raising the demand for quietness. However, the increase and size of protrusions like antennas and sensors create more noise-causing vortex points(turbulence generation points). Advanced Laminated Acoustic Glass solves these issues, providing a higher level of quietness.
02
Provides sound insulation and vehicle weight reduction, with "Lightweight Glazing"
Combining “Advanced Laminated Acoustic Films” with “Lightweight Glazing” that reduces vehicle weight contributes to CO2 emissions reduction and cruising range extension while maintaining high sound insulation.
03
Effective for SUVs and vehicles with large roof glass
Effective for SUVs with high air resistance and vibration noise (vortex-induced noise and wind-induced pseudo-noise), as well as vehicles with large roof glass that easily lets in noise.
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CASE/MaaS
Visibility and Safety
Comfort and Convenience
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Laminated Acoustic Glass
What is Laminated Acoustic Glass?
The lamination process bonds two pieces of glass together using an acoustic plastic interlayer sheet, giving a stronger structure that is harder to break.
The plastic interlayer improves acoustic performance, giving strong reductions of external noise for a more comfortable and focused drive.
Features and benefits
01
Quiet drive for best EV experience
Strong reduction of traffic and surrounding noises, for a more comfortable journey
Enables people to speak without shouting
Reduces traffic noise but powerful external sounds (horns, sirens, etc.), necessary for safety, remain audible
02
Safer glass
Safer in the event of accidents: in case of glass breakage, prevents sharp shards of glass from being propelled inside the vehicle
03
Intrusion resistance
Efficient against break-ins: slows down intrusion attempts (typically by more than 10 minutes)
04
Material protection
Prevents the interior of the vehicle from color fading on surfaces such as the dashboard, fabrics, and leather seats
05
Allows thinner glass
Enables a reduction in the thickness of the windshield without adversely affecting noise levels
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CASE/MaaS
Visibility and Safety
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Technical information
01
What is Laminated Acoustic glass?
The lamination process bonds two pieces of glass together using an acoustic plastic interlayer sheet, giving a stronger structure that is harder to break.
02
Safety and Security: limited intrusion risk
The plastic interlayer holds glass pieces together in case of breakage, reducing the risk of flying shards of glass or passenger ejection outside the vehicle in case of accident.
Requires up to 10 minutes to penetrate the glazing, giving increased protection against theft, intrusion, or carjacking
03
Strong noise reduction
The plastic interlayer improves acoustic performance, giving strong reductions of external noise for a more comfortable and focused drive.
It also reduces wind noise which is increasingly audible and intrusive at speeds above 70 km/h. It can also reduce noise coming from the engine, air friction, road surface and passing vehicles. It enhances the in-car experience.
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Infra-red Cut Glass Iris®
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What is Iris®?
An invisible coating applied inside the laminated glass reflects the infrared (IR) rays before they can enter the car cabin.
Features and benefits
01
Summer comfort
Improves thermal comfort in summer, reducing perspiration, breathing difficulties, hot seats and steering wheels
02
Thermal reflection
Lowers the temperature up to 15°C by reflecting invisible infrared solar rays, keeping the vehicle more comfortable as soon as you get inside (Depends on environmental conditions)
03
Supports air conditioning
Reduces the time needed to cool down the car interior
04
Environmentally friendly
Enables fuel savings and decreases CO2 emissions by reducing air conditioning needs
05
Mileage increase
On EVs, coated glass will reduce air conditioning needs, resulting in an increased mileage range.
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Technical information
01
Concept
An invisible coating applied inside the laminated glass reflects the infrared (IR) rays before they can enter the car cabin.
02
Thermal Comfort
Improves thermal comfort inside the car in summer by reflecting invisible infrared solar rays. Depending on car configuration and climatic conditions, up to 15°C temperature reduction inside.
For example, solar energy transmission is down to 30% compared to 55% when using standard tinted green glass.
03
Solar Energy Transmission
Solar factor (TTS) down to 40% compared to 65% when using a tinted green glass
04
Compatibility
Compatible with other technologies in the windshield (i.e. acoustic glazing, thin glazing, head-up display).
Special techniques such as zoned decoating can be used to ensure radio wave transparency.
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99% UV-cut Glass
What is 99% UV-cut glass?
Glass has a function to block about 99% of UV rays. By using this for windshield, side window, and rear glass, it realizes to block harmful UV rays that fall from all directions of the car.
Features and benefits
01
Protect your skin
Protects the skin of not only the driver and front seat passenger but also the rear seat passengers with a consciousness towards health and beauty.
02
Reduce heat and burning sensation
In addition to UV-cut, the glass also has IR-cut abilities, relieving passengers’ discomfort caused by infrared rays, such as “feeling hot inside the car” and “frizzled arms while driving”.
03
Reduce environmental impact
Helps reduce environmental impact by reducing heat and enabling drivers to reduce the demands of air conditioning.
04
World's first all-around 99% UV Cut
First in the world to offer windshield, side glass, and rear glass that blocks 99% of UV rays in your car, in all directions. (As of Nov. 2015 according to AGC survey. AGC measured value, ISO9050 standard).
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Technical information
01
The windshield
Laminated glass with approx. 99% UV cut. IR absorbent added in the interlayer blocks a high level of heat transmission.
02
The front door
Existing high performance UV-cut glass with heat absorbing IR-cut coating, realizing a 99% UV cut.
03
The rear door and backlite
Using the UV absorption component of existing Privacy Glass, realizes 99% UV cut with high level of heat insulation.
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Privacy Glass
What is Privacy Glass?
The dark tint is obtained by altering the chemical composition of the glass, giving lower light transmission.
Features and benefits
01
Car line style
Gives an elegant and stylish look to your car line
02
Peace of mind
Ensures privacy and lowers theft risk by keeping your possessions out of sight
03
Cool comfort in summer
Helps maintain comfortable temperatures in summer by preventing heat from entering the vehicle
04
Sustainability
Enables fuel savings, decreases CO2 emissions or range increases by reducing air-conditioning needs
05
Integrated sun glasses
Provides a comfortable rear cabin environment: no need to wear sunglasses anymore when reading or enjoying a video during the journey. No need to squint your eyes
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Environment
Comfort and Convenience
Design and Style
Gallery
Technical information
01
Factory tinted privacy glass
AGC has a full range of dark glass products, including grey and green tints in a variety of privacy ranges and thicknesses.
Light transmission can be selected according to the car line & application from 4.5% to 40% (ISO 9050), vs. higher than 70% for classical vision glass.
02
Darker means safer
By reducing light transmission, dark glass offers visual protection from the outside environment.
One cannot see the people inside or personal belongings in the rear part of the cabin.
03
Sustainability enabler
Darker glass prevents the sun's heat from entering the vehicle. This means reduced need for air conditioning.
The environmental benefits are immediate: increased savings of fuel and CO2 for thermic engines or range increase for EVs.
Total energy transmission can be limited up to 29-45% (ISO 9050), depending on the glass tint and thickness, vs. 59–70% for classical vision glass.
04
Health care
Dark glass absorbs part of the incoming sunlight, offering improved skin protection by decreasing the amount of ultraviolet (UV) rays transmitted inside the vehicle.
UV transmission can be limited up to 0.2-7% (ISO 9050), depending on the glass tint and thickness, vs 20-38% for classical vision glass.
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Water Repellent Door Glass
What is Waterrepellent glass?
By applying a highly water-repellent and durable fluorinated coating, AGC provides a clearer vision on rainy days.
Features and benefits
01
"Dirty splash" vision
This coating also maintains visibility and cleanliness when encountering “mud splash”.
02
Snow vision
Provides a clearer vision even on snowy days. The smooth water-repellent coated surface acts as a cushion over the glass surface even in cold temperatures, making it difficult for ice to attach or enabling easier removal.
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Visibility and Safety
Comfort and Convenience
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Glass Applique
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What is Applique?
A glass cover to replace today's plastic parts which are mounted in front of the A, B, and C-pillar of the car
Features and benefits
01
Ageing performance
Enables much better ageing performance and scratch resistance compared to current plastic applique
02
Design
Allows a flush and purist design on the b-pillar of the car
03
Connected
Glass is the ideal material to be used on the side of the car to integrate extra functions such as cameras, displays, and invisible antennas.
04
Ideal solution for CASE and MaaS
Vehicle information display, sensors integration for danger detection, face recognition function: those are all possible options which make the applique ready for autonomous, connected and shared drive.
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Visibility and Safety
Design and Style
Gallery
Technical information
01
Flush Design
Continuous and uniform (flush) surface of complete glazing from A-pillar to C-pillar
02
A complete module
Full solution delivered: shaped glass is supplied with fixings attached and technologies integrated; ready to be mounted onto the vehicle.
03
Weight saving
Usage of thin glass allows a significant weight reduction and a fixation directly on the frame of the door
04
Display integration
The integration of touch displays is only possible in combination with glass (no delamination; as seen when using plastic)
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Pattern on Glass
Why Pattern on Glass?
To customize your vehicle by adding artistic patterns to the glazing.
To express your creativity and design any pattern you want, based on a variety of colors or visual effects.
Features and benefits
01
High pattern resistance
The printed image resists ageing, humidity, abrasion, and solar rays.
02
Safety unaffected
Glass with a pattern offers the same safety characteristics as glass without
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Technical information
01
Customize-able design
Offers multiples creative possibilities; from simple geometrical designs to customized images
A straightforward solution to easily create special editions of a carline
02
High durability
Resistance to humidity, abrasion and UV-rays ensures excellent long-term durability.
03
Several technical options
Different materials and processes allow a reflective effect on the glass exterior or a colored effect on the glass interior.
04
Safety glass as standard
Keeps excellent protection for passengers, thanks to its high mechanical resistance, and prevents injuries in case of breakage
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Brightworks
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What is Brightworks?
A metallic or plastic part for car styling is integrated into encapsulation in order to bring differentiation and extremely high quality surface finish with a large panel of colors and aspects.
Features and benefits
01
Aesthetics
Frame the side windows for enhanced aesthetics and differentiation
02
Customization
Offers durable and various finishing solutions for style customization
03
Robust and flexible
Wide range of proven concepts to adapt to designers’ needs
04
Sustainability
Ability to allow several assembly/disassembly cycles to support the circular economy and avoid a full module scrapping in case of removal or replacement
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Design and Style
Gallery
Technical information
01
Materials
Multiple material choices : steel, aluminum, and plastic materials depending on the application need
02
Color
A wide range of is colors are available depending on customer needs: chrome look, sating anodized, high-gloss piano black
03
Assembly
The assembly of encapsulated modules can be achieved in different ways: post-attached systems with clips, harpoon, tape, glue, or direct overmolding of the trim during the encapsulation process.
04
3D design
The introduction of plastic trim in combination with enhanced surface treatments opens a new route to complex 3D designs.
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Module Assembly Windows
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Aerodynamics and acoustics
By integrating the window, molding, and surrounding resin parts, aerodynamics and interior acoustic performance are enhanced.
Features and benefits
01
Aesthetics
Fully integrated modules maintain flush surface design lines of the vehicle
02
Functions
Our modules are customized to the model: they may include brackets, cameras, antennas, or any other added function, all perfectly integrated for the best aesthetics without compromising on functionality.
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Design and Style
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Technical information
01
Integration
Our modules used for roof, side-lite, and backlite can integrate several features: brackets, insert stiffeners, aesthetic trims, division bars, primer, gaskets, antennas, electrical connections, all in the same process line
02
Encapsulation
View more information in our encapsulation technical page about the benefits of our solutions.
03
Trims
View more information in our Brightworks technical page about the advantages of our trim solutions to enhance car aesthetics and style.
04
Optimized supply chain
Simplifies development, coordination efforts, and supply chains, reducing the number of suppliers
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Laminated Glass Lamisafe™
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What is Lamisafe™?
The lamination process bonds two pieces of glass together using a plastic interlayer sheet, giving a stronger structure that is harder to break. The plastic sheet holds glass pieces together in case of breakage, reducing the risk of flying shards of glass or passenger ejection outside the vehicle in case of an accident.
Features and benefits
01
Road regulations
Mandatory for windshields, using Lamisafe for other car windows further enhances safety
02
Safer against shocks
Safer in the event of accidents: in case of glass breakage, prevents sharp shards of glass from being propelled inside the vehicle
03
Intrusion resistance
Efficient against break-ins: slows down intrusion attempts (typically by more than 10 minutes)
04
Skin protection
Protects your skin, total block of ultraviolet (UV) rays
05
Noise reduction
Substantial reduction of external noise for a more comfortable and focused drive
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Visibility and Safety
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Technical information
01
Acts as noise filter
The plastic interlayer improves the acoustic performance of the window, decreasing cabin noise when in highway traffic (vs. tempered glass): lower traffic noise (vehicles passing each other), lower road noise (transferred between road and tires via suspension), and lower wind noise.
02
Skin protection
Lamisafe totally blocks ultraviolet (UV) rays passing through the glass. Health benefits (reduced sunburn and cancer risk)
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Encapsulation
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What is Encapsulation?
A way to transform tempered or laminated glazing in complex module by the use of injection molding of high-end thermoplastics and thermoplastic elastomers allows a seamless integration with the car body.
Features and benefits
01
Seamless integration
Allows a perfect fitting of the glazing module with the car body
02
Module sealing
Provides a solution to water and dirts tightness management with surrounding elements
03
Improve acoustic performance
Reduces noise and improves aerodynamics, especially for flush design structures
04
Customization
Seamlessly incorporates various aesthetic components like logos, trims, and division bars
05
Design and style
Offers manufacturers the opportunity to create complex glazing surface shapes as a unique styling element
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Technical information
01
Materials
Our long experience of processing PU, PVC and TPE materials combined with advanced knowledge of material characteristics enables us to support customers in making the best material choices for their applications.
02
Design
Our in-house product, CAD, simulation, and prototyping team have extensive expertise in encapsulation module design. Having direct contact with production lines, they are perfectly placed to co-design modules in partnership with our customers.
03
Integration
Internal encapsulation processes can be used for roof, side-lites and backlites with the integration of several features: assembly functions, insert stiffeners, aesthetic trims, division bars, primer, gaskets, antennas, electrical connections, all in the same process line
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Tempered Glass Temperlite™
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What is Temperlite™?
Tempered glass is produced by heating glass to near its bending point (approx. 650℃) and rapidly cooling the surface uniformly with air.
Features and benefits
01
Impact resistance
Temperlite offers outstanding impact resistance: three to five times stronger than ordinary glass at the same thickness.
02
Small unsharp pieces
Safe in the event of accidents or glass breakage: it breaks into small chunks, it significantly reduces the risk of serious injury or harm.
03
Extra strong resistance
Specific glazing combined with chemical tempering treatments can offer significantly stronger and more resistant glazing while reducing the weight of your car.
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Technical information
01
Enhanced strength
Glass produced by this special process has enhanced strength and is used mainly for the rear and side windows of vehicles.
02
How does it resist?
When the glass is subjected to tensile force, it is counteracted by the surface compressive stress. Tempered glass is three to five times stronger than ordinary glass at the same thickness.
03
What happens if breakage?
It has the characteristic of fracturing instantly if broken into small 'nuggets'. As there are no sharp, knife-like shards, it is unlikely to cause serious injury. This is why tempered glass is also known as safety glass.
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WaveThru™
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What is Wavethru™?
WAVETHRU™ is a technology that allows mobile signals to pass through train-coated windows, providing passengers with uninterrupted access to their mobile devices throughout the entire trip.
Features and benefits
01
Connected
WaveThru™ allows train passengers to stay connected using their cell phone networks throughout the entire train trip. Passengers can continue working or simply enjoy their favorite movies without any disruptions.
02
Thermal comfort
The thermal performance of the glazing remains at the highest level.
03
Cost efficient
WaveThru™ does not require any maintenance, unlike repeaters.
04
Applicable for all windows
For all windows, both flat and curved, and a complete range of high-performance coated glass.
05
Aesthetics
Not visible to passengers.
06
Safe
No impact on human health or the environment.
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CASE/MaaS
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Comfort and Convenience
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Technical information
01
Multi-Service
WaveThru, as a passive solution, is compatible with all operators, all services (including future services like 5G).
02
Comfort guaranteed
WaveThru has minimum influence on passenger comfort (no reduction of insulated glass thermal insulation in summer and in winter, no glare).
03
Long lifetime
As a passive technology, the product's lifetime aligns with the vehicle's lifecycle.
04
Safety
WaveThru is compatible with classical safety requirements :
Use of safety tempered and/or laminated glass
Emergency exit
05
Environmentally friendly
WaveThru is an environmentally friendly solution: no production of waste, no electronics, no use of rare metals, no use of electricity, etc.
06
Available for aftersales
WaveThru™ is available as an OEM product or as a retrofit solution for existing trains.
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Highly Insulating Glass
What is Highly Insulating Glass?
Best passenger comfort from the widest range of high performance coated glass
Features and benefits
01
A large range of combinations
Infinite combinations of opto-energetical and acoustic characterics to fulfill the most demanding specifications. AGC Highly Insulating glass offers the best combinations between light transmission, thermal insulation and solar protection and can include low emissivity and solar control.
02
Unique aesthetics
An outstanding aesthetic combining performance and technical specifications
03
Sustainable
Environmentally friendly
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CASE/MaaS
Environment
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Technical information
01
Solar control performance
High insulating glass is two or more layers of glass assembled around a spacer. The sheets of glass can be given specific coatings that enhance the insulation and solar control properties. Unbeatable thermal insulation (U-value) and greenhouse effect (solar control) performance.
Thermal insulation, keeps the warmth inside during the winter, without compromising on natural light
Solar control, prevents overheating and maintains excellent thermal insulation
02
Customization
High Insulating Glass for specialist automotive applications are always tailored to the specific requirements discussed between the client and AGC : Safety - Comfort- Standards - Use and speed of the vehicle - Engraving requirements - Opto-energetic requirements - Geographical location of use - Target weight - Aesthetic factors - Noise reduction target - Projected lifespan - Environmental requirements - Life cycle cost, etc
03
Thermal comfort features
High insulating glass dramatically improves passenger comfort : Keeping vehicles and their occupants cool in summer, staying warm in winter with no glare
04
Color range
This type of glass is available in a wide range of colors. It can be adapted to maximize or minimize light transmission entering the vehicle
05
Safety glass
High insulating glass complies fully with safety requirements : use of safety tempered and/or laminated glass
06
Sustainable glazing
Environmentally friendly: High insulating glass decreases the operating costs of the vehicle, by reducing the use of climate control systems, reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
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Highly Resistant Glass Chemically Tempered
What is Highly Resistant Glass Chemically Tempered ?
Highly Resistant glass is made using a chemical reinforcement process which greatly improves the mechanical resistance (6 to 8 times stronger than annealed glass)
Features and benefits
01
Weight watcher
Highly Resistant glass allows a decrease in glass thickness, reducing weight whilst maintaining strength
02
Unique optical quality
Perfect optical quality, no shading or strain pattern.
03
For any Transport or Industrial vehicle
Available in any glass thickness. For transport and industrial vehicles applications, AGC usually uses glass between 0.7mm and 25mm.
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CASE/MaaS
Environment
Visibility and Safety
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Technical information
01
Chemical tempering
Highly Resistant glass is made using a chemical reinforcement process. Glass is immersed in a high temperature bath to replace sodium ions (Na) with potassium ions(K) putting the glass surface in compression, making the glass substantially more resistant to mechanical shocks and thermal stresses.
02
Quality
Highly Resistant glass keeps its initial flatness and optical quality with no strain pattern, as if it was annealed glass (unlike thermally tempered glass).
03
Safe laminated glass
Highly Resistant glass maintains residual visibility after breakage unlike thermally tempered glass which brakes in very small pieces which prevents acceptable visibility. Therefore, Very High Resistant glass is laminated to consider it as a safety glass.
04
Weight optimization
At equivalent performances, Highly Resistant glass allowing the use of thinner glass giving the benefits of reductions in both weight and thickness.
05
Used all around the vehicle
Typically used for windshields, lightweight side windows or interior glass
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What is Glass with Framing System ?
Maximize the operating time of the vehicle by minimizing the time of glass replacement
Features and benefits
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Style
tailored-made, user-friendly design
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Easy positioning
Facilitates the positioning of the window during car manufacturing
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Options available
Can integrate a tilting window for additional passenger comfort
Position on vehicle
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Technical information
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The system
The framing system is made of machined, shaped, drilled and welded aluminium
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The aluminium frame
Can be anodized and/or painted for added style and durability.
AGC offers a full range of paint colours and gloss levels to fit with vehicle design.
Anti-graffiti properties are also available.
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Compatibility
All kinds of glazing can be integrated into our frame system, including thin thermal tempered glass, high comfort double glazing units, Very High Resistance glass and windshields
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A large range of solutions
A wide range of systems is available depending on desired functions, from a simple frame screwed onto the vehicle body to a fully glazed design
Our tailored solution will encompass:
Mouting and dismounting orientation
Desired replacement time
Design of vehicle body
Desire to use sealant
Clear view dimensions
Mechanical constraints & applicable safety standards
Window shape
Flush requirements
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Watertightness
Solutions of perfectly watertight tilting windows are available
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Emergency Side Windows
What is Emergency Side Windows ?
Our fastest emergency exit system gets you out in under 15 seconds
Features and benefits
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Safe and aesthetic
No alteration of other characteristics: window function, comfort and aesthetic chatacteristics are equal to the regular passenger windows.
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Also for high speed
Our emergency window systems can be used at all vehicle speeds, including extremely high speed trains
Position on vehicle
Comfort and Convenience
Design and Style
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Certified solution
AGC has developed, certified and implemented original and reliable evacuation systems that allow passengers to leave a vehicle in less than 15 seconds.
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Autonomous
The system is independent of any electrical or electronic supply that could be damaged in emergency situations.
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2 possible breakage technics
AGC emergency exit windows can be adapted to work both ways: for travelers inside the vehicle and for the rescue teams outside.
Depending on the solutions, glazing can be broken from both inside and outside, people can escape from the vehicle and rescue teams can also intervene from outside.
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A safe leave
Keep safe: people can safely leave the vehicle without special equipment without incurring injuries from sharp glass. Safety is at the heart of our design, avoiding cuts whilst passing through.
The emergency exit system can also be adapted to stop falling glass.
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Pictograms printing
AGC can develop with customers personalized pictograms or procedures that are very easy to understand. Phosphorescent printing can be integrated to strengthen the visibility of the emergency exit.
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Compliant
AGC emergency exit systems fulfill the most demanding standards.
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Shaping Tomorrow's Ride: AGC Automotive Europe's High-tech Glass Technologies at IAA Mobility 2025
At stand B10 in Hall A1, the AGC exhibition space will showcase a large range of ready-for-the-market innovations offering high-tech glass solutions for better visibility, seamless connectivity, enhanced safety, and comfort. The star of the show is undoubtedly the ‘Windshield Black-band Polarized HUD’ which is showcasing the technology entering in series for a premium brand end of this year. AGC Automotive will also be represented on the Summit Stage of the IAA Conference in Hall B2. On 10 September, Loïc Tous, R&D Project Manager PV, will give a presentation entitled “AGC Solar Roofs: Real Value in Sustainable Mobility.”
AGC Automotive's glass solutions are pure high-tech.
AGC, founded some 120 years ago, solves everyday challenges with its world-leading, cutting-edge technologies, creating new values in the business areas of Glass, Electronics, Chemicals, and Ceramics. With subsidiaries in 15 countries and R&D centers spanning four continents, AGC Automotive has become a trusted partner to many of the world's leading car manufacturers. One car out of four worldwide is fitted with AGC glass.
With the motto 'All-in-glass solutions. One Partner.' AGC Automotive Europe covers the entire value chain, from the production of raw glass to innovations in new mobility solutions, as well for exterior or interior of vehicles.
Jean-Marc Meunier, Regional President of AGC Automotive Europe, explains: “Glass is pure high-tech in the modern automobile. It generates energy, integrates sensors for autonomous driving, offers new cockpit design opportunities and enables glass to switch from transparent to opaque at the touch of a button. The innovations we are presenting at the IAA in Munich are the result of decades of research and development. Rather than being mere windows to the world, our glass solutions will be active, multifunctional components in the connected and autonomous mobility of the future.”
A comprehensive provider for the new mobility
The automotive industry is being revolutionized by connectivity, autonomous driving, sharing concepts, and electrification. With the aim of elevating the driving experience in every respect, AGC Automotive has established New Mobility as an important strategic business area. At the IAA Mobility fair, the company will demonstrate its expertise in various key areas:
ADAS: The new generation of head-up displays is the sharpest and most contrast-rich yet.
Windshield Black-band P-polarized HUD: This newly developed vehicle information system uses a black enamel band at the lower edge of the windshield across the entire width of the vehicle for display purposes. The advanced P-polarized coating provides an impressively clear display, even in challenging lighting conditions, and meets one major requirement for HUDs by enabling use with polarized sunglasses. To give visitors at the AGC stand the opportunity to experience the advantages of this ideal area of information display, a prototype cockpit is exhibited to demonstrate the benefits of the bottom black band projection.
FeelInGlass® Reflective Blade for HUD: This hybrid solution bridges the gap between conventional screen displays and windshield HUDs, blending the best of the two technologies. A p-polarized thin glass element, which can also be seamlessly integrated from pillar to pillar, enhances the cockpit's premium aesthetics while offering a visionary approach to head-up displays. At the same time, it meets all necessary safety standards for use in vehicles. Thanks to its in-mold encapsulation, which can feature a curved finish, it offers a differentiated user experience.
Photovoltaics in Motion: AGC Panoramic Solar Roof is ready for mass production
This vehicle-integrated photovoltaic (VIPV) panoramic sunroof enables plug-free charging, both when driving and when parked in the sun, growing vehicle mileage all year long! This offers real value to customers by improving daily comfort and convenience while reducing the dependency on charging stations and the associated CO2 emissions. The technology consists of high-efficiency and durable solar cells that are laminated between two sheets of thin glass. Further, AGC Panoramic Solar Roof enables more headspace and significant weight savings compared to roofs equipped with a traditional roller-blind system.
AGC Automotive provides car manufacturers with a full service for creating tailor-made Panoramic Solar Roofs, from virtual prototyping to the final product design in mass production. By maximizing local content and in-house production, AGC supports the regional economy and ensures an efficient CO₂ footprint. This is a real plus for manufacturers who focus on sustainability and innovation.
Wideye® by AGC is paving the way for autonomous driving
Wideye® technology enables the seamless integration of 360-degree sensors, which are essential for advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving in general. The in-house startup Wideye® by AGC offers the market various glass solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing sensor integration. At IAA Mobility, the focus will be on three LiDAR integration options:
1. Glass trim for LiDAR integration in roof: The roof remains a prime position for optimum perception and wide peripheral view on higher positions. With some programs already in mass production, Wideye has extensive experience in glass trims, specifically designed to facilitate the integration of LiDAR technology into the roofline of vehicles.
2. Panoramic all-in-glass roof for LiDAR integration: This unique roof with smooth and rounded curves allows for efficient, reliable, and discreet integration of a LiDAR. It gives OEM design teams a new perception, paving the way to improve LiDAR seamless roof integration and solve its numerous challenges.
3. Windshield for sensor integration: This in-cabin sensor integration, which features a high Field of View LiDAR co-integrated with multiple cameras behind the windshield, offers an appealing design, coping with the latest integration requirements in terms of design, performance, and reliability.
Comfort redefined: Digital Curtain™ Wonderlite® Dx Black
AGC Automotive's further development of the Digital Curtain™ smart glazing solution takes passenger comfort to a new level. The switchable glass can change from an opaque tint to full transparency on demand and “instantaneously”. The segmented version of this technology is particularly impressive, as it allows passengers to adjust their individual comfort zones with even greater precision. For instance, one section of the glazing can be darkened while another remains transparent. When applied to side windows, this technology can also render the internal surrounding as a private space “protected” from outside. While the trade show demonstration focuses on applying the technology to rear door windows, the same technology can also be applied to panoramic roofs. AGC Automotive offers this innovative solution as a complete package, including the Electronic Control Unit.
Further information can be found at www.iaa2025.agc-automotive.website.
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May, 2025
Chuderice celebrates 100 Years and the construction of a new state-of-the-art windshield production line!
Chudeřice (Teplice),– AGC Automotive Czech, one of Europe’s leading automotive glass manufacturers, has officially commenced the construction of a new production line for laminated windshields. The milestone comes in a year of celebration, as the Chudeřice plant marks its 100th anniversary since the beginning of production in 1925. This investment will significantly enhance the plant’s production capacity and technological capabilities, while also creating 50 new jobs in the region. AGC Automotive Czech operates under the European automotive division of Japanese glass giant AGC Inc.
The new production line will feature a high degree of automation to deliver precision and efficiency. Once operational, the line will have the capacity to manufacture more than 1 million laminated windshields annually.
Zbyněk Slivoň, General Manager of AGC Automotive Czech: “The CD-L5 line is a strategic investment for our Chudeřice plant. It not only increases our production capacity but also enables us to meet growing technological demands from our key automotive clients. We are proud to launch this new era in the same year we celebrate a century of glassmaking tradition.”
The project is being rolled out in phases. Following the preparatory stage in late 2024, during which the previous production line was dismantled, the facility is now undergoing structural modifications. Installation of the new technology is scheduled for the second half of 2025, with trial production expected to begin at the end of Q1 2026. Construction is managed by Czech firms Pohl a.s. and Klement construction a.s., while AGC Japan is delivering the technology.
Sustainability also plays a key role in the company’s vision for the future. A portion of the new line’s energy consumption will be covered by AGC’s own photovoltaic power plant, which was commissioned last year, contributing to reduced environmental impact.
The official opening of the new production line was attended by representatives of AGC’s European Automotive Management, as well as Richard Brabec, Governor of the Ústí nad Labem Region, and Zuzana Schwarz Bařtipánová, Mayor of the City of Bílina.
To mark the centennial of glass production in Chudeřice, the company will host a special Open Day for employees and their families on Saturday, May 24, featuring a rich and engaging program of events.
The 100th anniversary celebrations not only pay tribute to the company’s rich history, but also underline its status as a leading force in the European automotive glass industry. Since its establishment in 1925 by industrialist Edmund Weinmann, the Chudeřice plant has evolved into a cornerstone of AGC’s European operations, with an annual output exceeding 30 million automotive glass units. Today, roughly one in every six vehicles manufactured in Europe is equipped with glass from Chudeřice. During the interwar period, the plant produced high-quality mirror glass for iconic projects including the Tugendhat Villa in Brno, a modernist architectural gem. This proud legacy of craftsmanship and innovation continues to shape AGC’s future-oriented production.
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April, 2025
AGC Glass Hungary celebrates its 20th anniversary!
Let’s take a step back in time to 2004, when AGC decided to create AGC Glass Hungary Ltd. and to build a factory in the Tatabánya-Környe Industrial Park. The journey began in April 2005 with the installation of production lines, and by September of that year, the factory produced its first automotive glass. Full-scale production and first deliveries to car manufacturers started the following year.
The year 2014 was also a milestone, with the inauguration of an additional production hall bringing significant advancements to the manufacturing process. Improvements in capacity allowed for a faster and more efficient production of automotive glass. This development led to the launch of a project aimed at optimizing production lines, significantly increasing the output of rear windows. This new hall also became the hub for Added Value Operations (AVO), where various components are assembled, glued, and soldered onto the automotive glass. These enhancements ensure that the glass is fully prepared for seamless installation at car manufacturing plants.
Today, the factory produces annually approximately between 12 -15 million side and back windows, and employs over 700 persons. On average, 70 trucks loaded with finished products leave the Tatabánya factory daily.
The development of regional higher education and adult training, as well as retaining participants in local higher education and adult training programmes, is of paramount importance. To this end, AGC works closely with Edutus University. − "The most important task is to increase employee satisfaction by maintaining competitive wages and benefits, providing training, and improving the level of a safe environment and working conditions," emphasizes Mihály Gíber - "Our motto is that our manufactured product visibly shapes the present and future of everyday mobility through our robust processes, continuous development efforts, and the creativity, dedication, motivation, satisfaction, and professional knowledge of our employees."
Looking to the future, AGC Glass Hungary remains committed to innovation and sustainability. The company is working on optimizing production capacity and the operational excellence program, minimizing environmental impact.
Additionally, AGC Glass Hungary continues to actively build regional collaborations to strengthen its presence in the local community. In AGC’s vision for the future, increasing employee satisfaction and fostering local talent play a central role, which not only enhances competitiveness but also elevates employee creativity and dedication to new levels.
Up to the next anniversary!
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February, 2025
Inauguration of Revolutionary Volta Flat Glass Production Line
Dubí (Czech Republic) - On 12 February 2025, AGC and Saint-Gobain officially inaugurated the Volta production line in the presence of local authorities, stakeholders and representatives of both companies. Volta, at the AGC Barevka plant in Teplice, is a breakthrough pilot project aiming to significantly reduce CO₂ emissions and support the transition to sustainable flat glass production. The pilot furnace uses an innovative glass production technology that has never been used in the world before. This is an exceptionally large R&D investment of both companies, which was financially supported by the European Union’s Innovation Fund.
The Volta R&D project, supported by the EU Innovation Fund, includes the reconstruction of the production line in Dubí. The line will be 50% electrified and 50% fired by a combination of oxygen and gas, allowing for a significant reduction in direct carbon emissions. The new technology also focuses on circularity as the Volta hybrid melting furnace will operate at a higher ratio of recycled materials, much higher than the industry standards.
The Volta project, a cooperation between AGC and Saint-Gobain, combines the technical know-how and innovative approaches of both companies. The two companies share the ambition to significantly reduce CO2 emissions and contribute to a faster transition towards clean technologies.
For AGC Barevka, with a tradition dating back to 1912, the investment not only enables the modernisation of technology but also contributes to further employment and ensures the future production of patterned glass in Dubí (Czech Republic).
Yoshinori Hirai, President & CEO of AGC: "The new hybrid line for the production of patterned glass in Dubí will not only significantly reduce CO₂ emissions but will also increase the energy efficiency of our production. The Volta Project is a major step on our journey towards carbon neutrality and demonstrates our commitment to innovation and sustainability."
Further details on the Volta project’s webpage
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Rail Professional Magazine in Conversation With: Yvain Cornet, COO at Pulsaart by AGC
How long has your company been in business?
AGC, established in 1907 in Japan, has evolved to become a global leader in glass manufacturing, ranking among the top three worldwide. Beyond its core activities in raw glass production, AGC has been at the forefront of glass technology innovation. Through dedicated research and development, the company has successfully transformed glass into functional materials and active devices, showcasing its prowess in glass connectivity for nearly five decades and demonstrating expertise in customized glass coating.
Tell us about Pulsaart by AGC. Which sectors do you work in? What types of products and services do you offer?
Pulsaart by AGC was launched in 2021 by AGC Automotive Europe and is a startup specializing in advanced antenna connectivity solutions on glass. The company offers a wide range of connectivity services and products, including antenna testing, design, and development, serving clients across all mobility industries such as automotive, rail, and aerospace. To the rail companies, we offer glass coating RF treatment called WAVETHRU™ Retrofit.
What are some major projects you’re currently working on?
Speaking of our ongoing projects, despite our primary focus on developing connectivity solutions for automotive OEMs, we are actively implementing the WAVETHRU™ Retrofit solution on trains. Additionally, we are exploring smart city applications.
What are some of the biggest challenges the rail sector currently faces? What are some potential solutions?
One of the rail sector's most pressing challenges is maintaining continuous connectivity for passengers, as modern trains have coated windows that block the outdoor cellular network signals. Obviously, one of the solutions is to replace such windows with the ones that are already transparent to cellular signal. But it is very cost-ineffective and time-consuming. Besides that, it’s not a sustainable solution at all. However, our WAVETHRU™ Retrofit solution provides an innovative alternative to glass replacement. This service enhances signal strength inside trains by up to 300 times, offering an environmentally friendly retrofit option that is cost-efficient and can be applied on already installed glass.
With increasing passenger expectations for digital services, how can rail companies keep pace with the demand for constant connectivity?
To address the growing demand for digital services and uninterrupted connectivity, Pulsaart by AGC's solution is universally compatible, maintenance-free, and durable for the lifetime of the glass, ensuring passenger satisfaction and ease of adoption for rail companies. It is also compatible with all cellular phones and operators. This makes WAVETHRU™ Retrofit a perfect solution to make any travellers happy for all rail companies.
Can you give us an overview of WAVETHRU Retrofit and how it emerged as a solution in the rail industry?
Initially WAVETHRU™ technology was developed by AGC for the automotive market to facilitate the use of sensors behind coated glass in cars. Later it was adapted for the buildings sector and has now proven to be an effective solution for the rail industry by being adaptable to any type of glazing and offering quick and flexible service.
What are the key technical innovations in WAVETHRU Retrofit that differentiate it from other connectivity solutions in the rail industry?
WAVETHRU™ Retrofit distinguishes itself by avoiding the need for glass replacement, offering both economic and ecological benefits. Its superior performance, compatibility with all mobile phone bands and operators, maintenance-free longevity position it as an optimal service solution. Also, our service is customer-tailored to fit rail companies’ maintenance schedules as we perform all the work at our clients’ sites with a speed of one retrofitted train per day.
In what ways does WAVETHRU Retrofit provide value to rail operators?
This innovative service not only significantly improves the user experience and customer satisfaction in the transportation sector but also aligns with Pulsaart by AGC's commitment to delivering high-quality, technologically advanced solutions.
Could you share some success stories or case studies where WAVETHRU Retrofit has been implemented effectively?
Pulsaart by AGC has achieved notable success. One of the recent success stories would be the completion of more than 100 train treatments for a client who, satisfied with the initial project for 30 trains, requested the WAVETHRU™ Retrofit service for their entire fleet. I believe it’s a testament to our ability to deliver timely and high-quality solutions.
What challenges did you face during the development and deployment of WAVETHRU Retrofit, and what lessons have you learned?
The development and deployment of WAVETHRU™ Retrofit faced challenges in seamlessly integrating our service with train maintenance operations. Therefore, we focus on enhancing the ergonomics of our equipment for flexibility and high-quality glass treatment, with a strong emphasis on safety during maintenance periods.
How do you see the future of connectivity in the rail industry evolving in the next 5-10 years?
Looking forward, the future of connectivity in the rail industry over the next 5-10 years is poised to prioritize passenger experiences, with a focus on enabling seamless digital interactions. WAVETHRU™ by Pulsaart is set to be a key enabler in this evolution, facilitating advanced signal exchanges between trains and trackside equipment.
Want to know more about Pulsaart by AGC?
Telephone number: +32 2 409 12 21
Email address: pulsaart@agc.com
Website: https://www.pulsaart.com/wavethru-retrofit
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AGC's Thermal Comfort Panoramic Roof adoption on the market
AGC, a world-leading manufacturer of glass, chemicals and high-tech materials, has developed a thermal comfort laminated glass roof covered with Low-E coating (1) combined with IR-coating (2), which has been adopted for the new Toyota C-HR launched in 2023.
AGC’s thermal comfort panoramic roof offers the biggest possible transparent opening to increase light in cabin, while keeping unique thermal comfort performances.
The combination of the laminated technology (3) covered with IR-cut and low-E coatings, enables to reflect infra-red rays in summer while keeping heat inside the cabin in winter. As a result, the sunshade can be eliminated, which contributes to a safe and comfortable drive with more head-room while offering a large transparent view to the sky.
This unique panoramic roof contributes to sustainable mobility as it enables to reduce the use of Heating and Air-conditioning in summer and winter thanks to the thermal comfort coatings, and it offers a lighter body thanks to the sunshade removal.
The AGC Group has positioned the mobility business as a strategic business. AGC will contribute to the realization of a sustainable mobility society by providing optimal materials and solutions, as the functions required by automotive glass diversify with the advancement of CASE.
*1 IR-Cut glass: abbreviation of Infra-red cut glass. Glass covered with a special metallic coating that reduces cabin heating from the sun.
*2 Low-E glass: Abbreviation for low emissivity glass. Glass covered with a special coating that reduces heat transfer by radiation.
*3 Laminated technology: The lamination process bonds two pieces of glass together using a plastic interlayer sheet. That lamination totally blocks UV-rays while reducing the risk of flying shards of glass or passenger ejection outside the vehicle in case of an accident.
About AGC Automotive Europe
Based in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), AGC Automotive Europe is the European automotive glass branch of the AGC Group. The AGC Group, with Tokyo-based AGC Inc. at its core, is a world-leading supplier of flat, automotive and display glass, chemicals and other high-tech materials and components. AGC Automotive Europe specializes in production of windows (OEM and replacement) for vehicle manufacturers. It also provides ready-to-assemble systems (fixation devices), higher value added functional systems (antennas, sensors, heating elements) and enhanced property glazing (improved thermal, sound and vision comfort).
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AGC to showcase at CES 2024 cutting-edge glass solutions for mobility revolution
TOKYO, December 5, 2023 (Louvain la Neuve, December 5, 2023) – AGC, a global leader in glass, chemicals and high-tech materials for the mobility industry is excited to announce its second appearance at CES 2024. More than 20 cutting-edge solutions will be on display, helping to bring connectivity, sensor integration and passenger comfort to the next level in the mobility revolution.
AGC, in operation for over a century, is re-envisioning the future of vehicle glass enabling glass transition from being a simple barrier around the vehicle in the past, to becoming a multi-functional interface for the future.
As the market focuses on ensuring safety for drivers in the race towards autonomy and self-driving, the industry's interest grows in mounting sensors, enhanced connectivity performances, disruptive car design and driving comfort.
Aligned with market trends, our booth will showcase unique on-glass integrated solutions for mobility at booth 6667 in 3 major areas.
The connectivity area
An innovative automotive antenna product, seamlessly merging aesthetics with top-tier connectivity and energy efficiency, will make its debut at CES 2024. Its design emphasizes easy integration and optimal performance, catering to the modern demands of vehicle connectivity. This advancement is expected to redefine standards in vehicle design and functionality, marking a significant milestone in the automotive industry.
In addition, AGC and Halo.Car, an innovative Las Vegas-based EV driverless car service, will demonstrate a new solution incorporating AGC’s 5G glass antennas expertise. Compatible with all frequencies of 5G, this elegant solution allows points of connectivity all around the vehicle, improving V2V and V2X communications while minimizing communication drops.
The detecting area
While the market is looking to integrate high-position sensors on the vehicle mainly in roof or windshield, Wideye is delighted to unveil two integrations.
The first is a fully new concept of integrating a LiDAR into the roof, in the form of a unique shaped glass. The result is visually innovative as the integration is seamless, preserving the vehicle's sleek lines. The concept will give OEM design teams a new perception, paving the way to improve lidar roof integration and solve its numerous challenges.
The second is an in-cabin sensor integration, featuring a high Field of View Lidar co-integrated with multiple cameras behind the windshield. The latter, foreseen as the future of LiDAR integration, is an appealing design, coping with latest integration requirements in terms of form factor, performance, and reliability.
The comfort area
Glass is the perfect match when it comes to blending aesthetics and functional elements for interiors and cockpits revamping. This year, our cover glass for displays, which is a staple in the Mobility sector, is getting a major enhancement to reach a breakthrough for upcoming developments. AGC is at the forefront of new and disruptive HMI technologies of display integration within cockpits: windscreen and blade display showcased by FeelInGlass® and P-Displays.
In Addition, for CES 2024, AGC is debuting large, curved displays with Anti-reflective and fingerprint-resistant coatings.
All along the event, our Reeflect® Prototyping experts will be there to discuss your market projects, from a single sample to a small series, challenging the latest innovations & technologies of Automotive glazing.
“At AGC, we firmly believe that glass and performance chemicals permeate every aspect of your living environment, enabling us to drive innovation across all domains with our cutting-edge technology,” said Hideyuki Kurata, CTO. “We have been refining core technologies such as material technology, functional design, and production technology since its foundation. Our advanced materials and solutions will be showcased at CES, and we aim to drive innovation in the next generation of mobility. We invite you to experience them firsthand at our booth."
Meet us at Booth 6667 in LVCC West Hall Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility. AGC representatives and executives will be there to demonstrate the technologies and answer any question.
About AGC Automotive Europe
Based in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), AGC Automotive Europe is the European automotive glass branch of the AGC Group. The AGC Group, with Tokyo-based AGC Inc. at its core, is a world-leading supplier of flat, automotive and display glass, chemicals and other high-tech materials and components. AGC Automotive Europe specializes in production of exterior glass (OEM and replacement) for vehicle manufacturers. In addition AGC provides ready-to-assemble systems, higher value-added functional systems (antennas, sensors, heating elements) and enhanced property glazing (improved thermal, sound and vision comfort).
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AGC Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo, President & CEO: Yoshinori Hirai) is the parent company of the AGC Group, a world leading glass solution provider and supplier of flat, automotive and display glass, chemicals, ceramics and other high-tech materials and components. Building on more than a century of technical innovation, the AGC Group has developed a wide range of cutting-edge products. The Group employs some 57,000 people worldwide and generates annual sales of around 2.0 trillion Japanese yen (approx. US$ 13.2bn) through its operations in more than 30 countries and regions. For more information, please visit https://www.agc.com/en/index.html. Learn more at AGC’s site and on LinkedIn.
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A solar facility operated by E.ON provides AGC Glass Hungary with a source of renewable energy.
The glass processing industry, known for its high energy consumption, faces unique challenges in reducing carbon emissions. AGC Glass Hungary Kft, a subsidiary of AGC Automotive Europe located in Hungary, is a manufacturer of side windows, rear windshields, and sunroofs for a wide range of automobile brands. AGC is firmly committed to reducing its carbon footprint and has chosen to invest in sustainability. E.ON Hungária Group has set up a 4 MWp (megawatt peak) solar farm on AGC's premises, ensuring a long-term supply of green energy and significantly contributing to the company's carbon neutrality goals.
This solar farm is located in the Tatabánya-Környe Industrial Park, adjacent to AGC's Környe-based Hungarian facility. E.ON's team of experts has installed 8,802 solar panels across 5 hectares of available land, enabling AGC's solar farm to generate 4.8 GWh (gigawatt hours) of electricity annually, equivalent to the energy consumption of around 1,900 households. The solar energy collected by 34 inverters, each with a capacity of 100 kW, is converted from direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC). The AC power is then channelled through two on-site transformer stations to provide the glass manufacturing plant with green energy.
The solar farm at AGC's Hungarian site is the product of a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with E.ON. This innovative project allows E.ON to supply AGC with electricity at a predetermined price, shielded from market fluctuations. This contract between AGC Glass Hungary Kft and E.ON Hungária Group represents Hungary's first PPA for solar power, in which an energy company installs a solar farm at the customer's site, ensuring a reliable and enduring source of renewable electricity.
This initiative was conceived, designed, and contracted in 2021, well before the recent surge in energy prices. Even at that time, AGC recognized the strategic importance of maximizing their use of renewable energy and decreasing their carbon footprint. The project commenced during the post-pandemic recovery period, facing challenges related to supply chain disruptions and other factors. Therefore, the involvement of expert partners with extensive experience in executing such projects became even more crucial.
László Sabján, Managing Director of AGC Glass Hungary Kft, expressed his perspective on the project, stating, "Our dedication to renewable energy is evident in the fact that the electricity cost we agreed upon in the contract exceeded the grid price at the time. Subsequent events have confirmed our decision's wisdom, and we have further plans to expand our reliance on solar power. E.ON's renewable energy will make plant operations significantly smoother, ensuring no additional burdens compared to traditional grid power."
Thanks to this partnership, AGC's Hungarian facility will reduce its CO2 emissions by 116 to 220 grams per kilowatt-hour through the generation of renewable electricity. This also provides protection against volatile energy market prices. AGC incurred no initial expenses for the solar farm, as it is fully funded and operated by E.ON, with remote monitoring of renewable electricity generation handled by E.ON through its operations management centre.
András István Tóth, Managing Director of E.ON MyEnergy Kft, a member of the E.ON Hungária Group, added, "Our corporate clients are increasingly focused on not only lowering carbon emissions but also enhancing supply security and guarding against commodity market fluctuations. All these goals can be met by reducing their carbon footprint and producing green energy on-site. Through this latest addition to the series of collaborative projects between E.ON and AGC, our partner is demonstrating a firm commitment to renewable energy in the long run. This strategy allows them to plan costs in advance, secure their energy supply, and, last but not least, achieve their decarbonization targets."
The partnership between E.ON SE, based in Essen, and AGC Glass Europe, headquartered in Belgium, was established in 2019. Since then, these two major European companies have successfully executed various joint energy efficiency projects across Europe, including recent ones in Seingbouse, France, and multiple sites in the Czech Republic. E.ON and AGC plan to continue their long-term partnership and expand their portfolio of photovoltaic power plants throughout Europe in the future.
E.ON
The E.ON Group is one of Europe's largest operators of energy networks and energy infrastructure and a provider of innovative customer solutions for 50 million customers. Thus, we are decisively driving forward the energy transition in Europe and are committed to sustainability, climate protection, and the future of our planet.
More information on https://www.eon.com
AGC Automotive Europe
Based in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), AGC Automotive Europe is the European automotive glass branch of the AGC Group. The AGC Group, with Tokyo-based AGC Inc. at its core, is a world-leading supplier of flat, automotive and display glass, chemicals and other high-tech materials and components. AGC Automotive Europe specializes in production of windows (OEM and replacement) for vehicle manufacturers. It also provides ready-to-assemble systems (fixation devices), higher value added functional systems (antennas, sensors, heating elements) and enhanced property glazing (improved thermal, sound and vision comfort).
For more information go to: https://www.agc-automotive.com - Join us on LinkedIn
Press contact for AGC:
Jean-Benoit LHOEST, Sustainability Director AGC Automotive Europe: +32 473 54 05 52
Caroline VERSCHELDE, Communication, AGC Automotive Europe : +32 473 992 666
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We are excited to announce that AGC will be participating in CES 2024 for the second consecutive year!
We will be showcasing various innovative glass-based technologies that contribute to the realization of the next-generation mobility society.
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AGC’s Digital Curtain™ Light Control Glass Adopted for Toyota’s “Century”
AGC (Headquarters: Tokyo; President: Yoshinori Hirai), a world-leading manufacturer of glass, chemicals, and high-tech materials, has announced that its Digital Curtain™*1 light control glass has been adopted for Toyota’s Century model, which will be launched in 2023. The adoption of Digital Curtain™ in the rear seats allows for instantaneous control of light transmission and visibility, thus contributing to a spacious and comfortable cabin interior. This is the first time in the world2 for light control glass to be adopted for car door sections.
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Digital Curtain™ is a light control glass that reduces the heat and glare of the sunlight and ensures privacy in the dimmed mode (opaque state), while delivering a sense of openness in the transmissive mode (clear state). Until now, light control glass has been used as fixed windows, such as panoramic roofs. The new Digital Curtain™ has achieved not only chemical durability to withstand long-term exposure to wind, rain and sunlight, but also mechanical durability for opening, closing, raising and lowering. Additionally, the black ceramic design around the window glass was made as thin and neat as possible, which was highly evaluated as a door design befitting the prestige of the Century and led to the world’s first use of light control glass in the rear door section.
The Digital Curtain™ eliminates the need for shades and provides a larger, more advanced and comfortable rear seating space, as well as increased privacy.
As the functions required of automotive glass become more sophisticated and diverse, the AGC Group will contribute to the realization of a new mobility society by providing optimal materials and solutions.
*1 The AGC Group product line of light control glass products for automotive applications.
*2 Based on AGC research. This is the first time in the world that light control glass with laminated glass specification is used in door sections.
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FeelInGlass at IAA Mobility München 2023
During 2023, the path of FeelInGlass® has specified towards the Mobility target, especially thanks to its participation as exhibitor during the CES at the beginning of the year. In order to consolidate its position towards that target, next September, an important milestone will marked once again a step forward for the team thanks to our implication in the IAA Mobility as exhibitor.
This show is a significant opportunity for FeelInGlass® at several levels. Indeed, the focus highlighted during previous shows towards more consensual and versatile solutions for cockpits rose awareness among our stakeholders as well as fueling our innovative spirit. In addition, most considerations related to durability are driving the decision-making processes of the majority of OEMs and Tier-1s, resulting in an innovation race for most suppliers. That’s why, we believe our glass-based solutions are appealing to most designers wanting to discover new game-changing and cutting-edge materials. Our aim is therefore to keep bringing our expertise to a further level by co-creating with our partners whether externally or internally.
And this brings us to another important point of our presence at IAA, meaning the synergy implemented at, and around the event. As part of a global footprint Group, AGC, the aim is to build long-lasting relationships with our partners and be at the forefront of upcoming trends. With several core competencies in display glazing, smart surfaces, decorative trims and prototyping, our team demonstrates a wide panel of capabilities to scale up its customers’ projects.
Discover more about what will be introduced at IAA Mobility this year by visiting us at booth #E31 Hall B1.
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Wideye at IAA Mobility to showcase unique ADAS 360° sensor integration
The industry’s interest in mounting sensors at multiple locations on the vehicle continues to grow as the market increasingly focuses on ensuring safety for drivers while accelerating the race towards autonomy and self-driving cars. In this context, 360° detection coverage is critically important and different mounting architectures are being developed. The well-known Wideye’s concept car will again be on show during IAA Mobility fair, fitted with five prototypes, proving its ability to address the challenges of mounting sensors all around the vehicle. In so doing, Wideye will demonstrate how the scaleup is leveraging its momentum and demonstrate how its glass solutions are the perfect fit for higher levels of autonomous driving.
Visit Wideye at IAA Mobility (Munich, 5-8 September 2023) where we will showcase our glass innovations for the efficient, reliable and aesthetic integration of optical sensors for ADAS and Autonomous Driving applications. Stand C24, hall B1.
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AGC has developed the world's first FIR sensor-enabled windshield, paving the way to enhanced driving safety
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AGC and Saint Gobain partner for the decarbonization of flat glass manufacturing
As part of this R&D project, AGC’s patterned glass production line in Barevka, Czech Republic, will be entirely refurbished into a high performing & state-of-the-art line that targets to be 50% electrified and 50% fired by a combination of oxygen and gas. This is a technical breakthrough compared to current technology used in flat glass furnaces fired by natural gas. It will be the most sustainable flat glass line design contributing to both companies’ paths towards carbon neutrality and to the necessary acceleration of the flat glass industry decarbonization.
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FeelInGlass® by AGC, on its way to CES to unveil an exclusive immersive concept demonstrating glass integration abilities.
FeelInGlass®, an internal start-up of the AGC Group, specialized in extra-thin glass interface developments, will exhibit from January 5 to 8, 2023 at the CES in Las Vegas. With its booth, FeelInGlass® will introduce its vision for new Mobility uses with glass. The FeelInGlass® in-vehicle demonstrator is a step forward in its glass integration expertise.
With the advent of new means and ways of transportation, the need for more user-centric and connected solutions becomes crucial. As we are moving towards more customization, cabins and cockpits are the extension of our living spaces, involving that they must be safe, functional and appealing.
From that standpoint, we merged an inclusive approach of Mobility with technological features flawlessly integrated within our vision of the incoming Smart Mobility framework. Our interior glass-concept, is a combination of different sensitivities linked to our senses. We define it as an immersive experience through sight, touch and sound. It translates our wish to value our expertise in safe glass solutions integration mixed with appealing design and innovative functions.
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https://feelinglass.eu/news/press-release-feelinglass-unviels-its-concept-for-ces-2023/
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AGC to Exhibit Next-generation Mobility-enabling Products & Technologies at CES2023
AGC, the provider of a wide range of solutions from automotive and display glass to the cutting-edge materials essential for next-generation mobility, will exhibit at CES2023, the world's leading technology trade show, being held in Las Vegas during January 3-8, 2023. The 3rd and 4th will be reserved for media and pre-show keynotes; the fair will be open to the public from the 5th. The company will exhibit 17 of its products, including several brand new releases.
AGC has been a leading manufacturer of architectural, automotive and display glass for more than 110 years, supplying high-quality products worldwide. Today, the company leverages its technological expertise in the fields of glass, electronics, chemicals, and ceramics to provide a variety of cutting-edge materials and services that meet the growing demand for autonomous driving and other mobility services.
One of the highlights of AGC’s exhibits at CES will be the company’s FIR (far infrared) camera-compatible windshield, featuring special glass that allows far-infrared rays to penetrate, something which ordinary automotive glass does not. This allows sensor fusion of regular visible and FIR cameras mounted behind the windshield and reduces the risk of accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists at night or in bad weather.
Another highlight of the exhibit will be AGC’s glass composition and processing technologies; these provide the strength and optical capabilities needed to mount and deploy the cameras and the LiDAR (light detection and ranging) components required for autonomous driving. A wide range of other solutions will also be exhibited, including the 5G-sub6 Glass Antenna and the 3D Curved Cover Glass For Automotive Interior Displays.
For a complete list, please refer to the Appendix https://www.agc.com/en/news/pdf/20221208e.pdf
Yoshinori Hirai, President & CEO of AGC, commented, “CES is one of the world's most influential technology trade shows, and we see it as the best stage on which to showcase AGC's capabilities to the world. We strongly believe our next-generation mobility-related products and solutions will create a buzz among CES visitors. The materials we offer have an appeal that can only be successfully conveyed when they are seen and experienced up close. We hope that as many people as possible will learn firsthand about the value we offer and make good use of our products.” Please stop by our booth and see the various ways in which AGC is pushing the boundaries of technology. If you would like to interview an AGC spokesperson, please contact us. Booth information LVCC - West Hall Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility #4377 In the same West Hall there will be a separate booth (#6557) dedicated to our "Wideye" solutions and another for our "FeelInGlass" product (#6674).
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Wideye® by AGC to showcase 360° FOV and unique ADAS sensor integrations at CES 2023
Wideye, the AGC Group scaleup specialising in solutions for self-driving vehicle ecosystems, will be at CES 2023 (Las Vegas, 5-8 January 2023), where it will unveil new glass innovations for the efficient, reliable and aesthetic integration of optical sensors for ADAS and AV applications. Wideye will exhibit five prototypes proving its ability to address the challenges of mounting sensors anywhere around the vehicle, irrespective of architecture.
The industry's interest in mounting sensors at multiple locations on the vehicle continues to grow as the market increasingly focuses on ensuring safety for drivers while accelerating the race towards autonomy and self-driving cars. In this context, a 360° field of view is critically important and different mounting architectures are being developed. Wideye will leverage its concept car and collaboration with partners to demonstrate its ability to provide the market with solutions that are suitable for each configuration.
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https://wideye.vision/newsroom/wideye-to-showcase-360-field-of-view-and-unique-adas-sensor-integrations-at-ces-2023/
https://wideye.vision/newsroom/wideye-to-showcase-360-field-of-view-and-unique-adas-sensor-integrations-at-ces-2023/
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Testing & analysis of cleaning system with sensor glass cover. A collaborative project between Actasys and Wideye® by AGC.
Executive summary
Autonomous vehicles will be more and more developed and commercialized in the future. However, safety remains the key technical challenge to ensuring this autonomy and avoiding accidents. The ability to detect data from a multitude of sensors such as lidars, radars, time-of-flight sensors, visible light cameras, and infrared cameras, and process the data through AI algorithms to observe their environment is also at the core of ADAS and AD (autonomous driving) vehicle development. No matter how advanced, sensors can lose functionality when challenged by weather, heat, and other impacts, threatening safety and performance by providing outputs that cannot be trusted. To achieve high autonomy, all optical perception sensors must be cleaned while ensuring efficient electrical power and cleaning liquid consumption. In this context, Wideye and Actasys have collaborated to tackle this challenge using strengths from both companies to combine Wideye’s unique glass solutions and Actasys’ innovative cleaning system. For the project, Wideye provided glass that includes a water-repellent coating. This coating is also a product developed by AGC and is already used in the automotive industry for front door glass. Actasys performed testing in different conditions thanks to their unique solution, Actajet, which allows low energy and water consumption. In addition, Wideye and Actasys are developing packaging definitions and guidelines to create a seamless, integrated system for autonomous vehicles... Through this cooperation, Wideye and Actasys intend to set the standard for quality and high-performance sensor cleaning packages.
https://wideye.vision/newsroom/integrating-a-lidar-unit-behind-ir-transparent-glass-in-a-b-pillar-a-collaboration-wideye-sony-depthsensing-solutions-copy/
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Wideye® by AGC to display LiDAR sensor mounted in B-pillar at AutoSens show in Brussels
As the automotive market relentlessly evolves towards autonomous vehicles, more and more sensors will be installed in vehicles. Integration is critically important: the sensors must be able to perform efficiently at all times, the system must be reliable and the overall look must be aesthetically pleasing – a triple challenge which Wideye and Sony Depthsensing Solutions (“SDS”) jointly addressed by integrating a Time-of-Flight (ToF) camera, which is a type of scanner-less LiDAR, in the B-pillar. The market has started to install cameras and radar sensors – but until now, not LiDAR sensors – in the B-pillar since it is the ideal location for ADAS and telematics functionalities, such as parking space detection, facial recognition required for access control, lane detection and more.
Wideye and SDS decided to join forces on a project to integrate a LiDAR sensor in the B-pillar, ultimately developing a prototype that combines SDS’s sensor with Wideye glass. SDS contributed a ToF camera whose specifications were ideal for this location, delivering high resolution, a wide field of view and a short detection range. Wideye provided glass perfectly optimised for the ToF camera. The glass is transparent to infrared rays and can be assembled aesthetically into the B-pillar thanks to its glossy black appearance. One of the major benefits of Wideye glass over plastic solutions and other glass products on the market is its unique combination of excellent optical transmission and performance, robustness and reliability, all of which are necessary for this kind of exterior application.
The prototype will be on display at the AutoSens show, where the complete “Use Case” document describing this collaboration will be revealed. The document will be available as of 17 September at: https://wideye.vision/newsroom/.
Through its collaboration with SDS, Wideye aims to leverage its automotive glass expertise and supply the industry with end-to-end integrated and validated solutions.
"Wideye's strategy is to develop expertise and competence through collaborative partnerships with key partners in order to deliver best-in-class solutions while sharing development capabilities and resources. Our key goals are to develop integrated glass/sensor solutions, deliver optimum performance, reduce development time and lower costs," according to Wideye CEO Quentin Fraselle.
For more information visit www.wideye.vision or join us on LinkedIn.
Contact: Katia Hansen, Wideye MarCom Manager, katia.hansen@agc.com, +32 486 89 35 16
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September, 2022
Integrating a LiDAR unit behind IR-transparent glass in a B-pillar. A collaborative project between Sony Depthsensing Solutions and Wideye by AGC.
As the automotive market relentlessly evolves towards autonomous vehicles, safety is the number one concern for all passengers – hence the sensors installed all around the vehicle to deliver critical perception data. These sensors must be fully protected to ensure they remain effective and operational under all conditions, in all situations and regardless of the obstacles they have to detect – near or far, day or night. When integrating sensors into the vehicle, it is essential to aim for a reliable, high-performance solution that is also aesthetically pleasing. The market has started adopting the B-pillar (see Figure 1) as the preferred location for the camera and radar sensors, but not yet for LiDAR sensors. This is an ideal location for ADAS and telematics functionalities, such as parking space detection, lane detection, facial recognition required for access control and more. For ADAS applications, installing the sensor on the side of the vehicle delivers multiple benefits:
large FoV (field of view) thanks to its high and central location in the car;
better protection for the sensor, including excellent scratch resistance;
cost optimisation by merging ADAS and telematics applications;
aesthetic design, since the sensors are concealed behind tinted glass and seamlessly embedded in the B-pillar.
Wideye set up a collaboration with Sony Depthsensing Solutions. The two teams joined forces in the development of a prototype that combines a Sony Depthsensing Solutions’ sensor with Wideye glass, demonstrating that a LiDAR sensor can be integrated in the vehicle B-Pillar position.
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https://wideye.vision/newsroom/integrating-a-lidar-unit-behind-ir-transparent-glass-in-a-b-pillar-a-collaboration-wideye-sony-depthsensing-solutions/
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July, 2022
Wideye by AGC, a corporate scale-up story made of business and human initiative
“The strength of Wideye? A team of passionate women and men, with multiple areas of expertise.”
These are the words of one of its founder, Quentin Fraselle, who during this interview explains us about the importance of the human factor necessary for the success of a business, the transformation of expertise in an evolving industry. He also tells us the way the Wideye adventure started, its development as a scale-up within the AGC group, its business ambition.
Read here this inspiring interview about innovation in business!
https://wideye.vision/wp-content/uploads/wideye-by-agc-a-corporate-scale-up-story-made-of-business-and-human-initiative.pdf
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May, 2022
AGC's Light Control Panoramic Roof with Low-E Coating Adopted in the LEXUS “RZ” Toyota LEXUS’ First Dedicated BEV Model
The use of Low-E glass*2 with high solar control and heat insulating performance allows the panoramic roof to provide both an open cabin environment and a comfortable cabin temperature, while the elimination of a sunshade contributes to a lighter body.
While conventional panoramic roofs let in light and create an open interior space, they are susceptible to solar heat and outside temperature, requiring sunshades to keep the cabin comfortable and preventing the occupants from fully enjoying the open feeling due to heat and cold issues.
The special Low-E coating technology developed by AGC recently for automotive glass has cleared the reliability evaluation required for the LEXUS brand, which pursues high quality and advanced features. It has also achieved unprecedented solar control and heat insulation performance, thereby greatly reducing the heat in summer and cold in winter, which had been an issue. The shade-less configuration also contributes to vehicle weight reduction and head clearance (the distance from the top of the head to the ceiling when seated).
Picture: shade-less panoramic roof dimming mode
Furthermore, a light-control type is also available to instantly control the transmitted light and adjust the light environment inside the cabin, providing new enjoyment, comfort, and experiential value to the LEXUS brand in the new era.
The AGC Group has positioned the mobility business as a strategic business under its medium-term management plan AGC plus-2023. AGC will contribute to the realization of new mobility and a sustainable society by providing optimal materials and solutions as the functions required of automotive glass diversify with the advancement of CASE.
Picture: Shade-less panoramic roof light mode
*1 BEV: Abbreviation for Battery Electric Vehicle
*2 Low-E glass: Abbreviation for low emissivity glass. Glass coated with a special metallic film reduces heat transfer by radiation
and has high solar control and het insulating performance.
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Voltage is used to control distribution and orientation of the special material in the film encapsulated between layers of interlayer in laminated glass, enabling instantaneous switching between dimmed mode and transparent mode.
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April, 2022
AGC to Hold Special International Year of Glass 2022 Exhibition
In addition to introducing the functional value of glass materials in the industry, the exhibition will unravel the impressions, context, and emotional value of glass from six different perspectives. The space will allow visitors to feel the attraction of glass that has accompanied the development of civilization and to reconsider the potential of glass and the role it should play in the future.
At this exhibition, visitors will be able to experience in an easy-to-understand manner the functional value AGC has
created to date, including existing glass products, new user interfaces using smart mirrors, and VR technology that
visualizes radio waves and ultraviolet rays. In addition, the exhibition will highlight products and technologies that
contribute to a sustainable society through the display of glass products that contribute to the life science,
environmental, and energy fields as well as eco-friendly glass manufacturing process technologies.
Furthermore, through the introduction of glassworks that seal “memories of the land” using local sand and raw
materials from around the world, andartworks using AGC’s newly developed phase-separation glass*1, visitors will
rediscover the emotional value of glass which will encourage them to ponder “the identity of the glass”. By sharing
the discoveries and insights gained at the exhibition with other visitors and AGC employees, AGC aims to create a
space where discoveries and connections can be made for the future development of the glass industry.
As a leading glass company, AGC is a Diamond Sponsor of the International Year of Glass 2022. AGC will continue to promote the appeal of glass to the world by hosting this special exhibition and a variety of other events.
*1: Glass made by uniformly dispersing nano-order particles with different refractive indices in glass using AGC's unique material control technology. This special technological process selectively scatters short-wavelength light (mainly blue) by particles that are smaller than the wavelength of light when white light, which is used as sunlight, is shone on them. This phenomenon produces the red sunsets and blue skies of the natural world and soothes people's hearts.
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■Outline of the event
Name: International Glass Year Special Exhibition: “The Identity of the Glass”
Duration: Monday, April 4, 2022 – Friday, September 2, 2022 (closed on weekends and holidays)
Venue: AGC Yokohama Technical Center 1-1 Suehirocho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama City Direction: Artfreak Co., LTD.
URL: https://www.agc.com/identity-of-glass/
Inquiries: agc_ml.IYoG2022@agc.com
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
March, 2022
AGC Receives Honda Motor's Supplier Award in the Sustainability Category
The Sustainability Award is presented to Honda Motor's suppliers who have made excellent initiatives in the ESG field.
The AGC Group is working to promote sustainability management with the aim of continuously improving its social and economic value.
This year's award was given in recognition of the Group's activities up to now and its medium- to long-term strategies, including setting sustainability targets for all Companies and SBUs, establishing an action-oriented Sustainability Committee to achieve these targets, and introducing internal carbon pricing.
The AGC Group will continue contributing to the development of a circular society to meet the diverse needs of society and its customers toward the goal of achieving carbon neutrality through all products and corporate activities in 2050.
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
February, 2022
AGC Automotive retrospective 2021
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January, 2022
AGC Sponsoring International Year of Glass 2022
The United Nations has declared an "International Year" every year since 1959 to disseminate and promote specific fields of international endeavor and their contributions to global society. The year 2022 will mark 200 years since the invention of the Fresnel lens used in lighthouses, etc. and 100 years since the discovery of Egyptian glass in Tutankhamun's tomb. More than 1,600 letters of endorsement were received from around the world to make this memorable year a year to honor glass, a material that has walked hand in hand with the development of human civilization. As a result, in May 2021, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution for the International Year of Glass 2022. Glass is the first man-made material to be selected for an International Year.
The objectives of the International Year of Glass 2022 are as follows:
To honor and celebrate the past, present, and future of glass materials and the glass industry
To work on various events around the world related to glass chemistry, art, and culture
To contribute to sustainable development in all regions of the world through glass research in industry and academia, and through initiatives at glass-related museums and art galleries
To create a framework for international collaboration to support endeavors in glass science and engineering for young people who will lead the next generation, gender equality, and the requirements of developing countries
As a leading glass company, AGC will not only sponsor the International Year of Glass 2022, but will also promote the appeal of glass to the world by hosting various events.
■International organization of the International Year of Glass 2022
The International Year of Glass 2022 comprises 18 Regional Organizations (ROs).
International Committee URL：https://iyog2022.org/
■Major events planned for the International Year of Glass 2022
Japan Opening Ceremony (on-line) January 28 (Japan)
International Opening Ceremony February 10 - 11 (Switzerland)
US Glass Day April 5 - 7 (United States)
International High-Tech Industrial Congress April 11 - 15 (China)
International Year of Glass 2022 Illustration &Movie Contest June 1 - August 31(tentative) (Japan)
International Congress on Glass July 3 - 8 (Germany)
Venice Glass Week September 4 - 12 (Italy)
International Closing Ceremony December 8 - 9 (Japan)
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
January, 2022
Wideye by AGC at the Consumer Electronic Show 2022
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AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
January, 2022
AGC Automotive and Eyelights : Be ready for the all-new Head-up-Display driving experience
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
January, 2022
AGC and EyeLights have joined forces to bring the Augmented Reality windshield to CES 2022
AGC Automotive technology transforms the windshield into a virtual screen making the information visible even when wearing sunglasses! The virtual screen is powered by EyeLights Operating System for an augmented drive by using computer vision and AI capabilities.
Conventional displays are distractive. The Augmented Reality windshield increases active safety by displaying information where it should be.
With all the information in the field of view - this technology keeps you focused on the road : « We are convinced the Augmented Reality windshield will be the next Human Machine Interface and in the future, screens will totally disappear from the dashboard. The Augmented Reality windshield interface brings a transparent, wider and safer interface to unleash the full Augmented Reality potential into cars » says Romain DUFLOT, CEO of EyeLights.
“Many players try hard to bring complex new HUD(*) technologies to the windscreen, however, they often overlook the numerous stringent optical constraints of the windshield. AGC and EyeLights shared the same vision: to bring a pragmatic disruption to life and we’re now ready to mass produce it and enhance the driving experience” says Patrick Ayoub, Head of Automotive Sensors and Vision at AGC R&D.
View more about the technology in our video https://youtu.be/CrV3dG-ep84
For more information contact HUD@agc.com
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
December, 2021
AGC glass solutions, improving the safety and security of your drive
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
September, 2021
Opening Ceremony Held at AGC Yokohama Technical Center
AGC held a commemorative event to celebrate the center's opening with distinguished guests, including Yokohama Mayor Fumiko Hayashi and Tokyo University Executive Vice President Tatsuya Okubo.
Picture 1: Exterior view of the AGC Yokohama Technical Center
As the speed of social change becomes faster and faster, materials development also needs to accelerate to keep
pace. Against this backdrop, in April 2018, AGC began construction of the new research building based on a concept
of “a place for seamless internal and external integration, response, and collaboration." In November 2020, a
collaborative creation space called AO (AO/AGC OPEN SQUARE) was opened to accelerate internal and external
collaboration. In June 2021, the relocation and integration of the dispersed R&D organizations was completed, and
AGC's new R&D structure has been launched today.
Picture 2 : A scene from the ceremony
In his address to open the event, AGC Group CEO Yoshinori Hirai commented, "The facility was named the AGC
Yokohama Technical Center after 'Yokohama' because the port has always actively embraced and developed new
culture since its opening. AGC will contribute to the further development of Japan's manufacturing industry by
developing cutting-edge technologies while integrating internal and external technologies in Yokohama, where a
number of development bases are being successively established."
The AGC Group will promote technological innovation to provide products and solutions that satisfy customers
and add new value through internal and external collaboration under its "AGC plus 2.0" management policy.
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
May, 2021
Wideye announces reliable glass protective covers for sensors
Glass is an ideal solution. In addition to being transparent and providing protection against dust, it is durable and extremely resistant to scratches and impacts. It is also UV and chemical resistant. Wiping systems can easily be combined with to guarantee a perfect visibility of the sensor.
Ultimately, the major advantage of Wideye Rhino comparative to standard glass is the ability to work with the near infrared spectrum utilized by LiDARs, an innovative glass composition being developed to specifically address this growing market need.
These solutions include LiDAR for industrial vehicles in mining, farming, transportation and construction industries. Glass is the ideal material to meet the safety and durability requirements specific to all sensors used in off-road applications.
The emergence of autonomous vehicles requires the use of many sensors including LiDAR. However, the particularly harsh environment in which most of these vehicles operate requires dedicated protection of the sensors to prevent them being exposed to serious malfunction. It is indeed mandatory to ensure that impacts from stones, dust or any other type of dirt will not damage the sensors.
In addition, taking advantage of the AGC’s world leading glass expertise, various functionalities can be added like:
Anti-dust coating to reduce dust adhesion on glass
Anti-reflective coating to increase optical performance in the near infrared
Integration of a heating system for defrosting or defogging purposes
Lamination or tempering to increase the impact resistance of the glass
Finally, besides safety and visibility, glass also brings a pleasant aesthetics. Its design can be customized to specific shapes, various thicknesses and can be offered transparent or dark. This allows the LiDAR to seamlessly be integrated into the vehicle’s body and optionally to be fully hidden.
Wideye Rhino can assist its customers on three levels:
Provide Glass and protective hardware
Co-Design of the solutions for the use of LiDAR
Be a global LiDAR integrator through appropriate partnerships
Wideye is part of AGC Automotive Europe. Based in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), AGC Automotive Europe is the European automotive glass branch of the AGC Group, specialized in production of glazing solutions for vehicle manufacturers (including ready-to-assemble systems , antennas, sensors, heating elements and smart glazing.
Further innovative solutions can be viewed at www.wideye.vision
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
March, 2021
AGC's transparent glass screen 'Glascene' adopted for digital signage service on side windows of taxis (Japan)
ＡＧＣのガラス製透明スクリーン Glascene®が車窓モビリティサイネージサービスに採用
ＡＧＣ（ＡＧＣ株式会社、本社︓東京、社長︓平井良典）のガラス製透明スクリーンGlascene®（グラシーン）が、株式会社ニューステクノロジーとS.RIDE株式会社が本年 6 月より開始予定のタクシー車窓モビリティサイネージサービス「THE TOKYO MOBILITY GALLERY Canvas」に採用されました。本製品は、プロジェクターの映像を投影できるガラス製透明スクリーンです。映像を投影していない時は透明な窓ガラスですが、投影時はクリアな映像を映し出すことができます。
ＡＧＣのガラス製透明スクリーンGlascene®は、特殊なスクリーンフィルムを、2 枚のガラスで挟み込んだ合わせガラス構造です。これまで主に商業施設や店舗、ショールームの窓ガラスとして映像演出用途に採用されています。
今回採用される「THE TOKYO MOBILITY GALLERY Canvas」では、タクシーの空車時間を活用し、サイドガラスに広告を投影することで、自動車用窓ガラスが新たな情報発信源として活躍します。自動車用窓ガラスとして求められる安全性・耐久性を確保しながら、高コントラストな広告を投影することが可能です。
AGCグループは、経営方針AGC plus 2.0 の下、お客様に「新たな価値・機能」を、プラスする製品づくりに取り組んでいます。今後もお客様に満足頂ける、新たな価値をプラスした製品をご提供できるよう技術革新を進めていきます。
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
March, 2021
AGC Automotive 2020 retrospective
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
January, 2021
AGC Curved-Large Cover Glass for Car-mounted Displays to Be Used in New 2021 Cadillac Escalade
AGC’s product, comprising Dragontrail , a specialty glass highly-receptive to chemical strengthening that has been
enhanced with chemical reinforcement treatment, optical thin coating, decorative printing, and curved shaping, has been used as the protective surface glass for the industry’s first curved P-OLED (Plastic OLED) display supplied by LG Electronics and LG Display, LG’s display maker which started mass-production of P-OLED earlier this year.
New 2021 Cadillac Escalade feature the first-ever curved P-OLED display in a production vehicle. This innovative- designed display is comprised of three separate screens, which show various kind of information for drivers such as meter cluster information, navigation content, and infotainment. Also, two pieces of AGC's curved cover glass for car-mounted displays help to integrate these three screens as a one-piece 38 inches huge display system, and dedicated to the high-quality and advanced interior design for new Cadillac Escalade.
Due to AGC's unique design and evaluation process, its curved cover glass for car-mounted displays ensures the level of safety expected from an in-vehicle material, and also realizes its maximum glass strength and shape stability for a long period with low load stress for both display panel and glass itself, by being molded under a unique bending process. Furthermore, it plays a key role in improving both the high level of viewing clarity and non-stress usability of touch function through proprietary coating and decorative printing technologies covered by multiple patents.
Under its AGC plus management policy, the AGC Group has made a commitment to create products that add various pluses for stakeholders. Pluses for society include 'safety,' 'security,' and 'comfort,' while pluses for customers
include 'new value' and 'functionality.' As a leading company with top market share of car-mounted display cover glass, AGC is dedicated pursuing technological innovations that allow it to continue providing products that add new value and exceed customers' expectations.
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
December, 2020
AGC Automotive excellence and innovation in Head-up-display
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
November, 2020
AGC Automotive Europe celebrates World Quality Day throughout Europe
More than 750 staff members attended the event in no fewer than 12 locations.
A 2-hour timeslot, synchronized from the UK to Russia and from Turkey to Morocco, was set for everyone to stop all activities and for all employees to gather around a same objective: to be part of World Quality Day. The agenda covered Top Management messages, live interviews with local managers, KPIs and strategy sharing, and powerful customers’ testimonials about the importance of quality and the key role that it plays.
AGC Automotive advanced quality is based on employee involvement and the continuous development of best practices. World Quality Day offers a unique annual opportunity to share the Quality mindset and objectives as one team, one strategy and one voice to make it happen.
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
June, 2020
AGC's Light Control Glass, 'WONDERLITE™Dx', Makes its Worldwide Debut in Toyota's New Harrier
AGC's light control glass WONDERLITE™Dx is composed of a specialized film encapsulated between layers of interlayer in laminated automotive glass. By softening the sun's glare in dimmed mode (opaque state) and providing a wide sense of openness in transparent mode (clear state), this product realizes a vehicle interior that allows pleasant light to pour in from the panoramic sunroof whenever the user wishes.
picture: Dimmed mode (opaque state, when switched off)
Under its AGC plus plus management policy, the AGC Group has made a commitment to create products that add various pluses for stakeholders. Pluses for society include 'safety', 'security', and 'comfort', while pluses for customers include 'new value' and 'functionality'. AGC is dedicated pursuing technological innovations that allow it to continue providing products that add new value and exceed customers' expectations.
picture: Transparent mode (clear state, when switched on)
*1: Based on AGC research.
*2: Photos do not represent the panoramic sunroof of the new Harrier model.
MEDIA INQUIRIES Kazumi Tamaki, General Manager, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Division AGC Inc. (Contact: Takuya Miyagawa; Tel: +81-3-3218-5603; E-mail: info-pr@agc.com)
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
June, 2020
How does AGC Automotive’s Heatcontrol thermal control technology work ?
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
June, 2020
AGC heatcontrol-windshield combines thermal comfort in summer and silent de-icing in winter
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
May, 2020
AGC launches glass sanitary protection screens for shops and open spaces
These solutions help to maintain social distancing between employees, customers and colleagues. They will therefore contribute to reducing the risk of propagation of viruses such as Covid-19. These protection screens are available in safety laminated or tempered glass. The laminated version results from a collaboration between the Aniche plant1 on the one hand, the AGC Technovation Center2 and our FeelInGlass2 startup on the other hand. The tempered version was born out of a joint effort between the industrial team from the Industrial New Businesses BU and the Kryry processing plant3.
Both versions are suitable for shops and receptions while the latter is also indicated for open spaces (in clear or matt option). Those solutions exist in standard dimensions and are supplied with fixation material.
More information and contact details for both versions can be found in the product factsheets. Do not hesitate to promote these solutions around you and/or to like/share AGC posts on social media.
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
April, 2020
AdaptVac Partners with AGC Biologics to Develop & Produce COVID-19 Vaccine
AdaptVac’s technology allows the rapid development of a COVID-19 vaccine to begin clinical trials in late 2020. Virus-Like Particles (VLPs) represent a significant advance in the development of subunit vaccines, combining high safety and efficacy. Their particulate nature and dense repetitive subunit organization makes them ideal scaffolds for display of vaccine antigens.
“We strongly believe that our capsid Virus-Like Particle display technology will be a key player in global emergencies, such as the COVID-19 epidemic, and have carefully selected AGC Biologics as our trusted partner in the development and production of this vaccine. We are grateful to AGC for providing additional COVID-19 vaccine development support, ensuring vaccine production can happen in the fastest possible timeline,” says Wian de Jongh, AdaptVac’s CEO.
“The urgency level to develop and produce a vaccine to combat COVID-19 could not be higher,” says AGC Biologics CEO Patricio Massera. “We are honored to partner with AdaptVac and be part of the consortium team that is working to develop an efficient vaccine. We value collaborative partnerships and believe working together to fight this pandemic is crucial.”
AdaptVac Learn more at www.adaptvac.com and www.expres2ionbio.com.
AGC Biologics Learn more at www.agcbio.com.
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
September, 2019
AGC Cover Glass for Car-mounted Displays to be Used in New Lexus RX Series
As a luxury SUV, the interior of the new Lexus RX series is characterized by its fusion of fine quality and innovation. AGC's cover glass for car-mounted displays will be used for their navigation displays, to be available in 8 or 12.3 inch overseas, and 12.3 inch only in Japan. This cover glass is an ideal match for the high-quality interiors given the quality feel of the glass itself, and also offers exceptional viewing clarity as well as other features demanded for display touch panel glass, including fingerprint and wear resistance.
In 2013, AGC became the world's first company to establish a production system for car-mounted display cover glass that fully integrates every stage from raw glass to final processing, and launched the product for sale that year. In 2017, the company also began manufacturing and offering curved glass in addition to the already available flat glass product.
In response to the increasing size and shape-complexity of modern car displays, AGC not only ensures that its car-mounted display cover glass provides the level of safety expected from an in-vehicle material through AGC’s unique design and evaluation process, but also employs proprietary coating and surface printing technologies, covered by multiple patents, to play a key role in improving both viewing clarity and usability for displays.
Under its AGC plus management policy, the AGC Group has made a commitment to create products that add various pluses for stakeholders. Pluses for society include 'safety,' 'security,' and 'comfort,' while pluses for customers include 'new value' and 'functionality.' As a pioneer of car-mounted display cover glass, AGC is dedicated pursuing technological innovations that allow it to continue providing products that add new value and exceed customers' expectations.
MEDIA INQUIRIES
Kazumi Tamaki, General Manager, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Division
AGC Inc.
Contact: Ai Ota
TEL: +81-3-3218-5603
E-mail: info-pr@agc.com
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
July, 2019
AGC honored at AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Awards 2019
Leading global glassmaker AGC has been honored at the AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Awards 2019 in Frankfurt, on 8 July, as second most INNOVATIVE supplier in the category of “Chassis, Carbody and Exterior” for its technological developments made in 5G on-glass antennas. The first prize in this category went to Goodyear while AGC was the only glass supplier rewarded in this ceremony. These Awards distinguish the industry’s most outstanding achievements, many of which were related to the progress made in electric vehicles and connectivity. The event is organized by the Center of Automotive Management (CAM) in collaboration with the auditing and consulting company PricewaterhouseCoopers.
More specifically, in the automotive sector, the AGC achievements related to 5G on-glass antennas include developing new components and providing solutions1. In addition, on 15 March 2019, AGC Glass Europe has opened state-of-the-art anechoic chambers in Belgium. This new facility is used for developing and testing AGC technology for windows with on-glass antennas, in response to the growing demand for connectivity. For Jean-Marc Meunier, Regional President of AGC Automotive Company, “this distinction gives international recognition by an independent scientific institute to the unique expertise that AGC has so far developed in automotive on-glass antennas.”
Under the mid-term management plan AGC plus-2020, AGC group has positioned mobility, electronics and life science business as key strategic business areas. In the field of mobility where specific solution proposals for 5G utilization are required in the future, AGC group has been an industry leader in the research, development, and production of automotive on-glass antennas for over 40 years.
In order to meet the broad customer needs for "connected" cars in the age of IoT/AI, AGC group will further strengthen its system that contributes to customers from both sides of new component development and solution provision.
1 Achievements about 5G on-glass antennas:
July 25, 2018 PRESS RELEASE:
Success with 5G Communications Using “Vehicle Glass Mounted Antenna” for 5G Connected Car
World's first 28 GHz band compatible antenna achieves 8 Gbps super high-speed communications with high-speed vehicle -
http://www.agc.com/en/news/detail/1197413_2814.html
May 29, 2019 PRESS RELEASE:
DOCOMO, AGC and Ericsson Achieve World’s First 5G Communication Using Glass Antenna for 28 GHz
Thin, compact antenna enables 5G communication under difficult conditions -
http://www.agc.com/en/news/detail/1199304_2814.html
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
June, 2019
Belron® and AGC sign a franchise agreement for vehicle glass repair and replacement networks in Poland and Czech Republic
AGC currently operates 37 VGRR locations in Poland under the NordGlass brand and 19 locations in the Czech Republic under the AG Experts brand. Under this agreement these networks will operate under Belron brands. Michel Spina, General Manager ARG Europe, commented: “This partnership will allow us to serve more customers with the excellent service standards that Belron is recognised for and provide our employees with the support and coaching that Belron can offer.”
Nigel Doggett, Regional General Manager at Belron, added: “The Polish and Czech markets have a combined vehicle park of over 20 million vehicles and are relatively mature. This agreement allows us to benefit from the extensive AGC network and make a difference to motorists across these two markets by offering the Belron service with real care.” The franchise agreement is effective from 1 June 2019. It is the first agreement made by Belron with a glass manufacturer to operate VGRR services.
As well as its VGRR networks, AGC Automotive Europe has major operations in the production and distribution of automotive replacement glass in Poland, the Czech Republic and throughout Europe. These operations are not impacted by the franchise agreement that has been established exclusively for the AGC VGRR operations in both countries.
Belron
Belron is the worldwide leader in vehicle glass repair and replacement with more than ten major brands – including Carglass®, Safelite® AutoGlass and Autoglass®. Building on its existing capability and expertise, Belron is expanding its services to focus on solving problems for people who need assistance with repairs to their vehicles and their home. In addition, it manages vehicle glass and other insurance claims on behalf of insurance customers. In 2018, Belron served 17.8 million consumers in 35 countries on six continents.
For more information go to: www.belron.com.
AGC Automotive Europe
Based in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), AGC Automotive Europe is the European automotive glass branch of the AGC Group. The AGC Group, with Tokyo-based AGC Inc. at its core, is a world-leading supplier of flat, automotive and display glass, chemicals and other high-tech materials and components. AGC Automotive Europe specializes in production of windows (OEM and replacement) for vehicle manufacturers. It also provides ready-to-assemble systems (fixation devices), higher value added functional systems (antennas, sensors, heating elements) and enhanced property glazing (improved thermal, sound and vision comfort).
For more information go to: www.agc-automotive.com (automotive glass, OEM) and www.agc-arg.com (automotive glass, ARG) .
This press release is available in English, Polish, Czech, German and Spanish at https://www.agc-glass.eu. Hi-res pics can also be downloaded from https://www.agc-photolibrary.com:80/photolibrary/press/AGCARG.html
For more info:
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
May, 2019
DOCOMO, AGC and Ericsson Achieve World’s First 5G Communication Using Glass Antenna for 28 GHz
The antenna was used to verify 28 GHz 5G mobile communication with downlink speeds averaging 1.3 Gbps within a 100-meter range and reaching a maximum of 3.8 Gbps at 400 MHz. The verification tests, which used a vehicle fitted with multiple antennas and traveling about 30 km/h, were conducted in the Sumida area of Tokyo between April 22 and May 28.
Radio signals in the 28 GHz band are more linear than 4G LTE signals, so they are not strong enough to adequately penetrate windows in buildings, vehicles and railway cars. The new glass antenna can be attached to window surfaces to enable radio waves to be received and relayed in ideal directions for stable, high-speed 5G communications under challenging indoor and in-vehicle conditions.
Antennas were used in multiple spots on the test vehicle, including the windshield, side windows and rear window, enabling data to be transmitted and received in ideal directions for maximum signal strength. As a result, stable, high-speed communication was achieved even in urban areas where signals were blocked or reflected by obstacles.
The 5G glass antenna’s small size and transparent appearance allow it to be installed unobtrusively in buildings, vehicles, etc. without impairing the installation object’s appearance or design, or people’s line of sight.
Going forward, DOCOMO, AGC and Ericsson will continue to refine antenna technology to enable the glass antenna to function compatibly with Massive MIMO, a technology that uses multiple antennas to transmit and receive data, aiming to achieve faster 5G communication speeds and expanded 5G use under diverse conditions.
Field Trial Video of 5G Communication Using Glass Antenna for 28GHz
URL: https://youtu.be/A8X3maTIBGQ
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
March, 2019
AGC Established a Global Tri-polar R&D Framework for Automotive On-glass Antennas
In the future mobility society, cars will be equipped with devices such as cameras, LiDARs, and sensors. Cars will need to be both connected to each other and have communicative functionality that delivers V2X(2), connecting cars to all other things. In these circumstances, automotive glass is playing an increasingly important role as an antenna/gateway for radio wave transmission and reception.
For designing and positioning an automotive on-glass antena to achieve high-speed communications such as broadcasting services and 5G without spoiling the car design, advanced simulation technologies and highly precise measuring technologies are required from the product designing and development phase.
AGC has been an industry leader in the research, development, and production of automotive on-glass antennas for over 40 years. AGC also designs automotive on-glass antennas in its anechoic chambers in Japan and the United States and provides customers with on-glass antennas. By completing the anechoic chambers in Europe, AGC has established a framework for accelerating the research and development of antennas to meet the demand for "connected" cars in the age of IoT(3) and supporting its customer's automobile development on a global scale.
The AGC Group places the field of mobility as a strategic business as part of its management policy, AGC plus. The Group will utilize the strengths of its anechoic chambers in the three bases of Japan, the United States, and Europe to contribute to the realization of "connected" cars.
(1) Based on an AGC study (as of March 18, 2019)
(2) V2X = Vehicle to Everything
(3) IoT = Internet of Things
Reference
About anechoic chambers
Anechoic chambers are facilities that completely cut off external electromagnetic waves to measure and evaluate an electronic device’s reception of electromagnetic waves. Inside the anechoic chamber, the electromagnetic waves emitted from a “Connected” device are measured.
AGC's development framework for automotive on-glass antennas
Gosselies, Belgium : AGC Automotive Europe SA
Aichi & Sagami,Japan : AGC Inc.
Michigan, USA : AGC Automotive Americas R&D, Inc.
Movie of the anechoic chamber
youtu.be/tZzTwUOLlAc
About the AGC Group
A world-leading glass solution provider and supplier of flat, automotive and display glass, chemicals, ceramics and other high-tech materials and components. Based on more than a century of technical innovation, the AGC Group has developed a wide range of cutting-edge products. The AGC Group employs some 54,000 people worldwide and generates annual sales of approximately 1.5 trillion Japanese yen (11.7 billion €) through business in about 30 countries. For more information, please visit www.agc.com/en/
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
March, 2019
Inauguration of anechoic chambers of AGC Glass Europe in Gosselies
The walls of the chambers are covered by material that absorbs electromagnetic radiation and prevents it from bouncing back off the walls (hence "anechoic"). The large chambers hold all the necessary equipment used to measure the transmission and reception of electromagnetic waves, for communication between vehicles, between vehicles and their surroundings, and through the windows of buildings. This will become increasingly necessary in the future with the advent of 5G and self-driving vehicles.
The investment of around 10 million euros, with support from the Walloon government, will also serve as a technology platform for various players involved in the challenge of connectivity in Wallonia, including the public authorities together with various industries such as transport, construction, telecommunication etc. The new facility will create around 20 jobs.
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
January, 2019
StreetSmart Door concept unveiled in Panasonic booth at Consumer Electronics Show 2019
The StreetSmart Door, in cooperation with FICOSA, a Panasonic subsidiary, is being introduced in the Panasonic booth at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas (8-11 January). The concept features seamlessly integrated, shaped, glass surfaces in the door panel, a display for a digital side camera monitoring system (CMS) and comfort and lighting controls. The system can support the full range of driving modes from personal to autonomous to ride-sharing, both for current and future multimedia applications. The crafted design includes an industry-first glass speaker, premium materials and dynamic ambient lighting for personalizing the cockpit environment.
AGC's ultra-thin (0.5 mm) and highly shock-resistant glass features a coating that enhances both the cleanability and tactile feel of the touch screen. The elegantly curved lines and back-painted glass give it a unique and customizable finish. The industry-first, transparent audio glass speaker contributes not only a stunning design feature but also achieves reduced production complexity and a weight savings of about 50% compared with a conventional automotive speaker system. Additionally, the audio glass speaker treats passengers to a unique acoustic experience, diffusing the sound for an immersive surround-sound experience throughout the cockpit.
The camera monitoring system features aerodynamic folding wings with high-dynamic range cameras, that replace the traditional external side mirrors and a tactile, optimally positioned 7-inch OLED displays inside the vehicle. The digital rear-view mirror offers users multiple safety advantages such as a broader field of vision, elimination of blind spots, anti-glare screens and night-time vision, among others.
The multi-level, reconfigurable armrest display features tactile surfaces and haptic feedback for an intuitive, eyes-on-the-road user interface.
Integrating multiple innovations into production-ready interiors is IAC’s strength. By leveraging our world-class research and development as well as our production network, we ensure that the craftsmanship and usability of the StreetSmart Door is easily adapted to different users’ needs while still being able to efficiently and reliably supply to our OEM customers around the world,said Dave Pascoe, chief technical officer for IAC.
Glass covered interfaces are being extended from smart devices to vehicle interiors. Tailored applications of interior glazing have the potential to optimize designs”said Jean-Marc Meunier, Regional President for Europe, Automotive Company, AGC. AGC is a leading expert in shaping and processing thin glass that is multifunctional. This translates to a reduction in weight and packaging space, and the ability to simplify modular assemblies and provide a familiar user interface and experience.
For more information: www.streetsmartdoor.com
IAC
Headquartered in Luxembourg, International Automotive Components (IAC) Group is a leading global supplier of automotive components and systems, including instrument panels, console systems, door panels, headliners and overhead systems to automakers around the world. The company’s 2017 sales were $4.4 billion. IAC has more than 160 years of expertise in the automotive interiors sector and it operates from more than 60 locations in 20 countries, employing more than 22,000 people globally. For more information, visit www.iacgroup.com.
AGC Automotive Europe
Based in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), AGC Automotive Europe is a member of AGC Glass Europe, which in turn is the European branch of AGC Group. The AGC Group, with Tokyo-based AGC Inc. at its core, is a world-leading supplier of flat, automotive and display glass, chemicals and other high-tech materials and components. AGC Automotive Europe specializes in production of windows (OEM and replacement) and interior glass for vehicle manufacturers. It also provides ready-to-assemble systems (fixation devices), higher value added functional systems (antennas, sensors, heating elements) and enhanced property glazing (improved thermal, sound and vision comfort). For more information go to: www.agc-automotive.com (automotive glass) or www.agc-glass.eu (corporate site).
Ficosa
Ficosa is a global company devoted to the creation of high-technology vision, safety, efficiency and connectivity solutions for the industry, with the desire to contribute to society through our commitment to technological innovation, human values and energy efficiency. Founded in 1949 and based in Barcelona, Ficosa currently has more than 10,500 employees in 19 countries worldwide in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Africa, with consolidated sales of €1.208 billion in 2017. The rear-view system (interior/side mirror) is Ficosa’s main business, known worldwide and recognized by top global OEMs.
Ficosa has worked with Audi to launch, within the e-tron model, the first digital rear-view system that will hit the European market in late 2018. For more information go to: www.ficosa.com.
This press release is available in English, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Czech, German and Russian at https://www.agc-glass.eu (www.agc-glass.eu). Hi-res pics can also be downloaded from:
http://www.agc-photolibrary.com:80/photolibrary/press/StreetSmartDoor.html
For more information:
AGC Automotive Europe
Karine Druelle-Lips
Belgium: +32 2 409 34 77
Karine.Druelle-Lips@agc.com
IAC Group
Julie Noyes
USA: +1 248 455 4111
Jnoyes@iacgroup.com
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
September, 2018
AGC Automotive at Automechanika with Virtual Reality experience
Echoing the future direction of car display systems, the AGC Automotive stand will feature a virtual reality experience, complete with a concept car and dashboard that come alive right in front of your eyes and will make visitors experience the latest innovative glass technologies for automotive.
Get a first glimpse here: https://youtu.be/phqBS4DmlZg
At the booth representatives from AGC Automotive Replacement Glass and Nordglass will be present to discuss and explain these latest technologies and products. Come meet the team at hall 6.2 - stand B28 in Messe Frankfurt, Germany!
AGC Automotive Europe
Based in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), AGC Automotive Europe is a member of AGC Glass Europe, which in turn is the European branch of AGC Group. The AGC Group, with Tokyo-based Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. at its core, is a world-leading supplier of flat, automotive and display glass, chemicals and other high-tech materials and components. AGC Automotive Europe specializes in production of windows (OEM and replacement) for vehicle manufacturers. It also provides ready-to-assemble systems (fixation devices), higher value added functional systems (antennas, sensors, heating elements) and enhanced property glazing (improved thermal, sound and vision comfort).
For more information go to: www.agc-automotive.com (automotive glass), www.agc-arg.eu (automotive replacement glass) or https://www.agc-glass.eu/' )">www.agc-glass.eu (corporate site).
For further information
AGC Automotive Replacement Glass
Claudia Tuveri
Marketing
Tel: +32 2 409 33 98
Mobile: +32 499 98 89 31
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
September, 2018
AGC at Innotrans with smart glass for transportation
AGC TIV supplies tailor-made glazing systems for trains, trams, busses and industrial cabins and strives to ensure satisfaction of customers and final end-users through improved comfort, style and safety with innovative glazing products and solutions.
AGC’s 56 m² booth will feature AGC’s smart glasses for transportation: Wavethru™, next generation of high performance coated glazing for railway offering 4G/5G connectivity and Wonderlite™ light control glazing, that switches from clear to dark at the simple touch of a button.
Visit us in Hall 1.1. - stand 422 to meet the AGC TIV team and discover AGC’s innovative glazing for the transport market.
AGC Automotive Europe
Based in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), AGC Automotive Europe is a member of AGC Glass Europe, which in turn is the European branch of AGC Group. The AGC Group, with Tokyo-based Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. at its core, is a world-leading supplier of flat, automotive and display glass, chemicals and other high-tech materials and components. AGC Automotive Europe specializes in production of windows (OEM and replacement) for vehicle manufacturers. It also provides ready-to-assemble systems (fixation devices), higher value added functional systems (antennas, sensors, heating elements) and enhanced property glazing (improved thermal, sound and vision comfort).
For more information go to: www.agc-automotive.com (automotive glass) or https://www.agc-glass.eu (corporate site).
For further information
AGC Transport and Industrial Vehicles Glass
Angélique Botson
Marketing and Sales
Mobile: + 32 499 547523
Email : Angelique.Botson@agc.com
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
April, 2018
AGC Automotive Europe launches
Available in standard thicknesses1, Pure Grey is the result of worldwide research within the AGC Group and its advanced float glass production facilities. It is characterised by neutral light transmission with excellent colour rendering, unlike green-tinted glass which significantly affects the perception of colours inside and outside the vehicle. When it comes to light reflection, the same neutral character benefits the quest for overall harmony, enabling it to blend with the privacy glass in the back of the vehicle and with the colour of the bodywork.
Pure Grey also affords energy performance equivalent to green glass with its selectivity2 of 1.2: by reflecting a significant fraction of the incident infra-red radiation (solar factor less than 62%3), it reduces heating inside the vehicle while affording good light transmission (more than 70%4).
“With Pure Grey, AGC Automotive Europe reinforces its ambition and capacity to develop glass products with high added value for its automotive customers,” explains Jean-Marc Meunier, Regional President for AGC Automotive Europe.
1. Standard thicknesses: typically 3.15 mm, 3.5 mm and 3.85 mm for tempered glass and assemblies of
2.1mm/1.6mm for laminated glass.
2. Ratio of light transmission to solar factor (total percentage of energy i.e. heat passing through the glass).
3. Measured according to ISO 9050 standard at 3.85mm by AGC Group
4. Measured with illuminant A at 2° and at 3.85mm by AGC Group.
AGC Automotive Europe
Based in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), AGC Automotive Europe is a member of AGC Glass Europe, which in turn is the European branch of AGC Group. The AGC Group, with Tokyo-based Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. at its core, is a world-leading supplier of flat, automotive and display glass, chemicals and other high-tech materials and components. AGC Automotive Europe specializes in production of windows (OEM and replacement) for vehicle manufacturers. It also provides ready-to-assemble systems (fixation devices), higher value added functional systems (antennas, sensors, heating elements) and enhanced property glazing (improved thermal, sound and vision comfort).
For more information go to: www.agc-automotive.com (automotive glass) or www.agc-glass.eu (corporate site).
This press release is available in English, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Czech, German and Russian at https://www.agc-glass.eu. Hi-res pics can also be downloaded from:
http://www.agc-photolibrary.com:80/photolibrary/press/PureGrey.html
For more info:
AGC Automotive Europe
Antoine Luijkx
Marketing Director
Tel. +32 2 409 32 12
Mobile +32 496 792 180
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
October, 2017
AGC’s Kiriko Glasswork Adopted in New Lexus LS Model
The new Lexus LS is a flagship model of the Lexus brand. With “TAKUMI craftsmanship” as a theme, it has a distinctive and refined interior inspired by traditional Japanese craftsmanship skills. AGC’s glasswork enhances the unique aesthetic by integrating traditional Japanese influences and advanced manufacturing techniques.
With the aim of reproducing the original design of a glass artist, AGC has brought together advanced production techniques and technologies around Japan under a slogan of “turning craftwork into industrial products.” Combining AGC’s mold design and glass forming technologies with precise processing and specialized polishing processes, AGC has established a mass production process to create the world’s first door trim ornamentation*1.
Under the management policy AGC plus, the AGC Group has made a commitment to create products that add various pluses for stakeholders. Pluses for society include 'safety', 'security', and 'comfort', while pluses for customers include 'new value' and 'functionality'. AGC is dedicated pursuing technological innovations that allow it to continue providing products that add new value and exceed customers' expectations.
*1: As of 2017 based on AGC’s survey
Media inquiries
Kazumi Tamaki, General Manager, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Office
AGC Asahi Glass
Contact: Tomoko Komazaki
TEL: +81-3-3218-5603
E-mail: info-pr@agc.com
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
September, 2017
AGC's Curved Cover Glass for Car-Mounted Displays Incorporated to the Mass Produced Vehicle for the First Time in the World
The cockpit of the new Audi A8 will feature two touch-screen displays that will allow vehicle occupants to display and control the information necessary for safe and comfortable driving. To realize this, AGC's curved cover glass will be used for the upper display, a large and gently-curving 10.1 inch display that shows navigation and infotainment systems, while flat cover glass will be used for the lower display, a touchscreen which will be used to operate the system.
AGC's cover glass for car-mounted displays was specifically chosen in recognition of the following advantages it provides:
It contributes to achieving a sleek, unified dashboard design due to its gentle curve realized by AGC's proprietary 3D curved surface forming technology, and its decorative printing with tones that blend into the surroundings.
High quality can be ensured through a fully-integrated production process that covers everything from chemically strengthening glass, to forming, and applying the optical thin-film coating and surface printing that inhibit glare and fingerprints.
Under its AGC plus management policy, the AGC Group has made a commitment to create products that add various pluses for stakeholders. Pluses for society include 'safety', 'security', and 'comfort', while pluses for customers include 'new value' and 'functionality'. As a pioneer of car-mounted display cover glass, AGC is dedicated pursuing technological innovations that allow it to continue providing products that add new value and exceed customers' expectations.
※ As of September 14, 2017, based on AGC Asahi Glass research
Media inquiries
Kazumi Tamaki, General Manager, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Office
AGC Asahi Glass
Contact: Aoi Takahashi
TEL: +81-3-3218-5603
E-mail: info-pr@agc.com
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
June, 2017
Railway Glass Made by AGC Asahi Glass Adopted for New Sleeper Train - “Twilight Express Mizukaze”
Mizukaze has been designed on the concept of “A hotel rolling through the beautiful Japanese landscape – Superior quality with a touch of nostalgia”. A variety of features have been incorporated into the design, allowing passengers to enjoy the history, culture and beautiful nature of the Sanin and Sanyo regions through the train’s windows. AGC railway safety glass has been used for the windows of Mizukaze’s passenger cars and for the driver’s car.
The passenger car windows protect passengers from the heat of summer and the cold of winter; moreover, The pairglass has been used to cut out 99% of UV rays, helping to achieve a window that is both beautiful and comfortable. Curved low-E Pairglass has been used for the large windows that spread from the sides to the roof of the observation cars, allowing passengers to enjoy not just the daytime scenery but also the star-lit night skies in great comfort.
AGC Group has been producing safety glass for railways, including Japan’s Shinkansen, for more than fifty years. It will continue to develop and supply products that create 'safety', 'security', and 'comfort', as set out under its AGC plus management policy, while utilizing the diverse range of materials and technologies possessed by AGC Group.
Media inquiries
Kazumi Tamaki, General Manager, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Office
AGC Asahi Glass
Contact: Takuya Miyagawa
TEL: +81-3-3218-5603
E-mail: info-pr@agc.com
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
May, 2017
AGC Begins Mass Production of 3D Curved Cover Glass for Car-Mounted Displays
The Company also decided to boost production capacity to respond to increasing demand for its product. This week, AGC is demonstrating a range of its products under the concept of "Glass-as-a-Platform" in booth 1321 at Display Week 2017. The annual display conference and exhibition runs through May 26 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, Calif.
AGC Group's car-mounted display cover glass accentuates the sense of luxury and design of car interiors
Its anti-reflective surface treatment offers a number of benefits that include improved visibility and operability, which has led to its increasing adoption as the choice material for car navigation systems and information panels. AGC's subsidiary, AGC Display Glass Yonezawa Co., Ltd. (ADY), began production of the flat-surfaced version of the product in 2013 on a dedicated production line, and was prompted to increase production capacity in April 2016 in order to meet overwhelming demand for the product.
This new curved cover glass is surface-treated using AGC Group's proprietary technology, a process that includes chemical strengthening treatment, optical thin-film coating, and surface printing. The finished product brings vehicle interiors to a new level of sophistication. The trend of in-vehicle displays that offer larger and curved surfaces is expected to continue in years to come. In response to this, AGC's Keihin Plant will boost its production capacity of curved cover glass for car-mounted displays. The AGC Group is committed to solidifying its position as the leading manufacturer of car-mounted display cover glass by swiftly setting up a supply system capable of meeting ever-diversifying needs.
Under its management policy, AGC plus, the AGC Group manufactures products that provide "new value and functions" for its customers. As a pioneer of display materials, including glass substrates and cover glass, the Group will promote technological innovations to offer new added-value products that satisfy its customers. For more information, please visit www.agc-group.com
Contact
Katzumi Takami, General Manager, Corporate Communications & Investor relations Office, AGC Asahi Glass
Contact Aoi Takashi tel +81 3 3218 5603 - mail info-pr@agc.com
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
May, 2017
AGC Asahi Glass WONDERLITE™ Adopted for Luxury Train, "Train Suite Shiki-shima"
JR East's luxury sleeper train Shiki-shima, conceptualized as a train for 'enjoying changes in time and space', has
been designed with individualized themes for each compartment. To realize this vision, JR chose AGC's exterior and
interior railway safety glass. Of particular note, the front carriage, containing a special area for enjoying panoramic
views of Japan's landscape, has been outfitted with WONDERLITE™ light control glass, which makes it possible to
adjust passing sunlight simply with a switch.
WONDERLITE™ not only controls passing light(1) but also has a special coating(2) applied which, even in transparent
mode, blocks sunburn-causing ultraviolet light as well as heat-causing infrared light. The glass' combination of light
control and special coating provides an ideal environment for passengers while greatly contributing to reduced power
consumption including the load on air conditioners.
The AGC Group has over 50 years experience in railway safety glass including the glass used on Japan's famous
bullet trains. Under its AGC plus management policy, the AGC Group is committed to continuing to draw on its
diverse materials and technologies to offer products that give its customers the added pluses of 'safety', 'security', and
'comfort'.
Note 1: Variable light control works by applying voltage to fine particles embedded in laminated glass to cause them
to line up.
Note 2: A thin metallic coating on the glass surface which greatly improves heat-shielding properties by reducing
sunlight
Kazumi Tamaki, General Manager, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Office
AGC Asahi Glass
(Contact: Junichi Miyagawa; Tel: +81-3-3218-5603; E-mail: info-pr@agc.com)
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
April, 2017
AGC Automotive Induver Morocco lays foundation stone for its automotive glass plant in Kenitra (Morocco)
Joint venture between AGC Automotive Europe and Induver
The project for the new plant being built at Kenitra in the northern coastal region of the country is the result of a joint venture between AGC Automotive Europe and the Moroccan glass producer Induver. This initiative marks the AGC Group's first operations in Africa. AGC Automotive Induver Morocco will produce toughened glass for backlites and sidelites together with laminated glass for windscreens. The plant will have sufficient capacity to supply around 1,100,000 carsets per year and should be operational in 2019, employing around 600 people.
Plant promises local development
The new plant is ideally situated to meet the demand for automotive glass in North Africa and the South of Europe. It will also benefit from a free trade zone set up to attract companies operating in the automotive industry and so to develop a major industrial concentration in this sector. "Once the AGC culture of automotive excellence has been properly established here, our ambition is to see this plant managed 100% by a local team, in line with our policy in this area," declared Jean-Marc Meunier, General Manager of AGC Automotive Europe.
Hakim Abdelmoumen, General Manager of Induver, for his part welcomed the prospect of producing the complete carset (windshields, backlites and sidelites) in large series for the first time in Morocco. "This wider offer will further raise the local content of vehicles built in Morocco and boost the added value created locally."
Reference Information
Induver
Founded in 1947, Induver is a family-owned company located in Casablanca, a leader in glass processing in Morocco. Induver is moreover specialized in production of automotive glazing for the aftermarket, of windows for para-automotive markets (cabs for tractors and earth movers, vehicles without licence,…) and window glazing for architectural markets.
For more information go to www.induver.net
AGC Automotive Europe
Based in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), AGC Automotive Europe is a member of AGC Glass Europe, which in turn is the European branch of AGC Group. The AGC Group, with Tokyo-based Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. at its core, is a world-leading supplier of flat, automotive and display glass, chemicals and other high-tech materials and components. AGC Automotive Europe specializes in production of windows (OEM and replacement) for vehicle manufacturers. It also provides ready-to-assemble systems (fixation devices), higher value added functional systems (antennas, sensors, heating elements) and enhanced property glazing (improved thermal, sound and vision comfort).
For more information go to: www.agc-automotive.com (automotive glass) or www.agc-glass.eu (corporate site).
This press release is available in English, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Czech, German and Russian at www.agc-glass.eu).
For more info:
AGC Automotive Europe
Induver
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
November, 2016
New website for AGC Automotive, the largest automotive glassmaker in the world
The largest automotive glassmaker in the world has just launched its new website www.agc-automotive. com, designed to showcase the innovative power of AGC on the world market for automotive glass and to make the richness of its range accessible to professionals and end users alike. With its responsive design and enhanced visual approach the site offers a user-friendly experience for reading and navigating on all platforms including PCs, tablets and smartphones.
The site content covers the full range of AGC solutions for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), for ARG (Automotive Replacement Glass) along with glass for Transport (train, tram and bus) and Industrial vehicles. The core "Trends and Needs" section highlights the essential contributions made by glass to meet the needs of visibility & safety, comfort (thermal, acoustic and visual), energy saving, design and connectivity. By focusing on market trends, AGC Automotive innovative glass solutions make the difference.
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive Europe is the automotive division of the AGC Group, with Tokyo-based Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. at its core. The AGC Group is a world-leading supplier of flat, automotive and display glass, chemicals and other high-tech materials and components. AGC Automotive specializes in production of windows (OEM and replacement) for vehicle manufacturers. It also provides ready-to-assemble systems (fixation devices), higher value added functional systems (antennas, sensors, heating elements) and enhanced property glazing (improved thermal, sound and vision comfort). For more information go to: (automotive glass).www.agc-automotive.com
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
September, 2016
AGC Automotive Europe launches ultra-dark grey glass on the market
The AGC dark grey glass boasts a light transmission factor of 81%1 and a solar factor2 of 32%. Available in thicknesses of 3.85 and 4.85 mm, it extends the range of AGC green and grey glass available already. This expansion of the tinted glass range is combined with advanced glass solutions for energy control such as coated glass3 and variable transmission glass4. "Together these developments demonstrate our determination to constantly progress with our automotive customers in their search for added value," concludes Jean-Marc Meunier, General Manager AGC Automotive Europe.
1. Value for a thickness of 3.85 mm.
2. The solar factor represents the total percentage of energy (and thus also heat) passing through the glass. AGC grey glass lets through only 32% of the heat carried by the sun's rays.
3. Glass coated with invisible layers of metal oxides which reflect infrared radiation and cut overheating inside the vehicle. Used for windshields.
4. Glass that can switch from transparent to dark blue simply by applying a voltage across it. Used for vehicle roofs.
AGC Automotive Europe
Based in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), AGC Automotive Europe is a member of AGC Glass Europe, which in turn is the European branch of AGC Group. The AGC Group, with Tokyo-based Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. at its core, is a world-leading supplier of flat, automotive and display glass, chemicals and other high-tech materials and components. AGC Automotive Europe specializes in production of windows (OEM and replacement) for vehicle manufacturers. It also provides ready-to-assemble systems (fixation devices), higher value added functional systems (antennas, sensors, heating elements) and enhanced property glazing (improved thermal, sound and vision comfort).
For more information go to: www.agc-automotive.com (automotive glass), https://www.agc-glass.eu (corporate site) or www.yourglass.com (glass for the construction industry).
This press release is available in English, French, Dutch, German, Hungarian, Czech, Russian, Italian and Spanish at https://www.agc-glass.eu.
Pictures in high resolution are available on: www.agc-photolibrary.com
For more information:
AGC Automotive Europe
Michel Meyers,
Strategic Marketing Director,
Tel.: +32 2 409 31 59
Mobile: +32 473 933 550
michel.meyers@agc.com
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
August, 2016
AGC to Establish First Automotive Glass Production Base in North Africa
AGC Asahi Glass (AGC) announces that AGC Automotive Europe, a member of the AGC Group, has reached a basic agreement with Induver Holding (Head Office: Morocco; Representative: Hakim Abdelmoumen), a glass manufacturer in Morocco, to set up a joint venture for manufacturing automotive glass.
Establishment of the production base marks the AGC Group’s first operations in North Africa. This latest deal is subject to approval by the relevant local authorities.
Morocco has been enjoying the highest economic growth in North Africa, reflecting its position in recent years as a production base for Europe. Automakers in Europe have already decided or plan to set up operations in the country.
Automobile production in Europe exceeds 20 million units annually, and is forecast to continue growing at approximately two percent a year.
Considering these factors, the AGC Group has decided to establish an automotive glass manufacturing company through a joint venture with Induver in Kenitra Province in the northern coastal area of Morocco. The new joint venture is expected to start commercial production in 2019 and provide customers in Europe and North Africa with high value-added products and services such as laminated glass and tempered glass (production capacity: approximately 1.10 million vehicles/year).
The AGC Group has been working to expand its operations for the automotive glass business by positioning it as a growth business. Through expansion into North Africa, we will capture demand for automotive glass in Europe and North Africa with the aim of further increasing our corporate value under the management policy AGC plus.
Reference Information
Induver
Founded in 1947, Induver is a family-owned company located in Casablanca, a leader in glass processing in Morocco.
Induver is moreover specialized in production of automotive glazing for the aftermarket, of windows for paraautomotive
markets (cabs for tractors and earth movers, vehicles without licence,…)and window glazing for architectural markets. For more information please visit www.induver.net.
AGC Automotive Europe
Based in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), AGC Automotive Europe is a subsidiary of AGC Glass Europe, which in turn is the European branch of AGC Group. AGC Automotive Europe specializes in production of windows (OEM and replacement) for vehicle manufactures. It also provides ready-to-assemble systems (fixation devices) , higher value added functional systems ( antennas, sensors, heating elements) and enhanced property glazing ( improved thermal, sound and vision comfort). For more information please visit www.agc-automotive.com (automotive glass) or https://www.agc-glass.eu.
About the AGC Group
AGC Asahi Glass (or also called AGC, Registered Company name: Asahi Glass Co., Ltd., Headquarters: Tokyo, President & CEO: Takuya Shimamura) is the parent company of the AGC Group, a world-leading glass solution provider and supplier of flat, automotive and display glass, chemicals, ceramics and other high-tech materials and components. Based on more than a century of technical innovation, the AGC Group has developed a wide range of cutting-edge products. The AGC Group employs some 50,000 people worldwide and generates annual sales of approximately 1.3 trillion Japanese yen through business in about 30 countries. For more information, please visit www.agc-group.com.
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
March, 2016
AGC to Expand Supply System of Cover Glass for Car-mounted Displays
AGC announced today that it will strengthen its system to supply cover glass for car-mounted displays at its subsidiary AGC Display Glass Yonezawa Co., Ltd. (ADY; Head Office: Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture; President: Takashi Mitani) to meet strong demand.
The AGC Group sells cover glass for car-mounted displays, which is manufactured by adding several steps to the manufacturing process of Dragontrail™ — a chemically strengthened special glass. Those processes include chemical strengthening treatment, optical thin-film coating, and decorative printing. Since 2013, the Group has produced the cover glass on a dedicated line at ADY. Forecasting growing demand, the Group is increasing ADY’s production capacity, and plans to begin operation of the expanded production facilities from April this year.
The AGC Group has developed a chemically-strengthened cover glass for displays that is suitable for mounting on a car. Clear, hard and gloss-finished glass is widely used in construction and interiors, because the material brings a sense of innovation and luxury to sophisticated designs. Besides, with the use of smartphones and tablet-type devices spreading rapidly in recent years, people have become more familiar with glass. Applying coating and decorative printing technologies, the Group’s cover glass for car-mounted displays improves the visibility and operability of carmounted navigation systems and driving information display panels. It has already been decided to use the cover glass in more than 30 car models. The AGC Group, as a leading manufacturer of cover glass for car-mounted displays, will expand its cover-glass supply system to meet further increases in demand. The Group is also preparing to massproduce cover glass for car-mounted displays featuring a three-dimensional curved surface and more sophisticated designs.
Under the management policy AGC plus, the AGC Group manufactures products that provide “safety, security, and comfort” to society, and creates “new value and functions” for customers. As the pioneer of cover glass for carmounted displays, the Group will continue to promote technical innovations that give products the added value that satisfies customers.
About the AGC Group
AGC Asahi Glass (or also called AGC, Registered Company name: Asahi Glass Co., Ltd., Headquarters: Tokyo, President & CEO: Takuya Shimamura) is the parent company of the AGC Group, a world-leading glass solution provider and supplier of flat, automotive and display glass, chemicals, ceramics and other high-tech materials and components. Based on more than a century of technical innovation, the AGC Group has developed a wide range of cutting-edge products. The AGC Group employs some 50,000 people worldwide and generates annual sales of approximately 1.3 trillion Japanese yen through business in about 30 countries. For more information, please visit www.agc-group.com.
Media inquiries
Junichi Kobayashi, General Manager, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Office
AGC Asahi Glass
(Contact: Jun Karasuyama; Tel: +81-3-3218-5603; E-mail:info-pr@agc.com
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
March, 2016
AGC to Build a Second Float Glass Production Plant in Brazil
AGC Asahi Glass (AGC), a world-leading manufacturer of glass, chemicals and high-tech materials, announced today that it will invest approximately EUR 147 million (JPY 18 billion) in its consolidated subsidiary, AGC Glass Brazil, to build a second float glass production plant in the southeast region of Brazil. The new plant is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2018, which will increase AGC’s glass production capacity in the country to 2.4 times the current level.
Positioning “business expansion in emerging markets” as one of its growth strategies, AGC established AGC Glass Brazil in 2011 and its operations started in 2013. Today, AGC Glass Brazil manufactures and supplies float glass for architectural and automotive uses, mirrors, fabricated glass products for architectural use, and laminated/tempered automotive glass. Its business is showing steady growth with increased market awareness for the high-quality, wide-ranging products and services.
With a relatively young population of approximately 200 million people and abundant natural resources, Brazil is expected to maintain its economic growth from a medium and long-term perspective. The demand for architectural glass and automotive glass is also projected to grow. In such a business environment, AGC will enhance its production capacity in Brazil to 530,000 tons per year, up 310,000 tons from the current 220,000 tons a year.
Under its management policy, AGC plus, the AGC Group aims to increase sales by capturing growing demand in emerging countries.
Profile of AGC Glass Brazil
Company name: AGC Glass Brazil
Representative: Davide Cappellino
Head office location: Guaratingueta, São Paulo state (Brazil)
Capital: AGC 100%
Business description: Production and sales of architectural glass and automotive glass
Employees: 525 (as of the end of December 2015)
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
March, 2016
AGC Changes Name of Production Subsidiary in Suzhou, China
AGC will change the name of its production subsidiary in Suzhou, China in early in March, 2016. The subsidiary had previously been producing automotive raw glass and photovoltaic cover glass. In 2014, it newly built automotive glass fabrication facilities while stopping the production of photovoltaic cover glass. Further, AGC established an integrated production system for automotive glass at the subsidiary in 2015.
The new company name clearly shows that it is the Group’s automotive glass production base, and AGC will aim to accelerate the integration of operations with the other two automotive glass production bases in the country: AGC Automotive Foshan Co., Ltd. and the Qinhuangdao Plant of AGC Automotive China Co., Ltd.
Change in the company name
New company name AGC Automotive (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
Former company name AGC Flat Glass (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
Automobile production in China is expected to reach 26 million units in 2016, and is forecast to continue growing at high rates. Accordingly, the demand for automotive glass is expected to increase in the future. AGC has been strengthening and enhancing the automotive glass business since it gained a stake in an automotive glass company in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province in 1995. In 2006, AGC established a new company in Foshan, Guangdong Province. In order to meet future increase in demand, AGC has expanded its production capacity further in 2014 and established an integrated production systemin the following year.
The AGC Group will strive to improve asset efficiency in the automotive glass business and steadily capture the growing demand in China, aiming to achieve an increase in corporate value as set forth in its management policy,AGC plus
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
December, 2015
AGC Earns The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation for Automotive Windows in All Directions for the First Time in the World
AGC, a world-leading manufacturer of glass, chemicals and high-tech materials, announced that it has earned The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation, an international symbol of safe and effective sun protection, for UV Verre Premium Privashield™. This newly released product is a dark-tinted privacy glass for automotive rear doors and rear windows that cuts ultraviolet (UV) rays by about 99%1. In combination with the UV-cut glass for front windshields and front door windows for which the company has already earned the Seal of Recommendation, AGC has become the first company in the world2 to offer automotive windows for all directions (i.e. front, side and rear) bearing The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation.
The Skin Cancer Foundation is the only international organization solely devoted to the prevention, early detection and treatment of the world’s most common cancer. For protecting people from UV rays which are said to be one of the causes of skin cancer, AGC launched sales of its UV Verre Premium™series in 2010, the world's first3 front door glass with an approximately 99% UV reduction performance.
In 2013, AGC earned The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation for the UV Verre Premium™ series and LAMISAFE™ front windshield, and these products are being used as anti-UV measures for driver and front passenger seats in about 50 automobile models4 across the world.
In November, 2015, AGC brought these products' highly praised functionality to the rear door and rear window glass with the launch of UV Verre Premium Privashield™, which now has also earned The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation. With this achievement, AGC is able to offer the world's first2 automobile interior spaces enclosed in all directions by automotive glass bearing The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation.
Under its management policy of AGC plus, AGC is committed to contribute to the safety, security and comfort of the world by developing and providing products that bring comfort to people’s lives.
1. Values measured by AGC under the ISO9050 standard.
2., 4. As of December 2015, according to AGC survey
3. As of December 2010, according to AGC survey.
The skin cancer foundation’s seal of recommendation
The Skin Cancer Foundation is the only international organization solely devoted to the prevention, early detection and treatment of the world’s most common cancer. Its Seal of Recommendation is granted to sun protection products that have been reviewed by and meet the specific criteria of an independent Photobiology Committee. The Seal is a symbol of safe and effective sun protection that is recognized by consumers worldwide. Sun protective products with the Seal include sunscreens, sunglasses, auto and residential window film and glass, awnings/umbrellas, clothing and laundry products.
Visit http://www.skincancer.org for further information on The Skin Cancer Foundation.
99% UV-cut glass in All Directions
The combination of the following glass products enables approx. 99% UV reduction in all directions (i.e. front, side and rear), protecting the driver and passengers from UV rays.
Inquiries regarding this press release:
Asahi Glass CO., LTD Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
General Manager: Junichi Kobayashi Rep: Takuya Miyagawa
TEL:03-3218-5603 Email:info-pr@agc.com
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
November, 2015
World’s first All-around 99% UV Cut! AGC Launches UV Verre Premium Privashield
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
April, 2015
AGC Acquires NordGlass Poland, Active in Automotive Replacement Glass
NordGlass specialises in producing windshields for the automotive industry and is a major player in the European aftermarket, with sales of around 1.3 million windshields in 2014. The company employs more than 1,100 people in Europe.
This acquisition is complementary in geographical terms to AGC's existing network of facilities and so will enable it to reinforce its position in Europe.
The acquisition remains subject to approval from the European competition authorities.
The AGC Group strives to further strengthen its market position in the automotive glass business, which is one of the target growth areas for the Group, with the aim of increasing the Group's corporate value under the new management policy AGC plus.
Enterprise Investors:
The private equity and venture capital firms in Poland
http://www.ei.com.pl/en/about/who-we-are/
AGC Automotive Europe:
AGC Automotive Europe, engaged in automotive glass business, is a wholly owned subsidiary of AGC Glass Europe, a consolidated subsidiary of Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. in Belgium.
Media Contact
Junichi Kobayashi, General Manager, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
(Contact: Kenichi Ishibashi ; Tel: +81-3-3218-5603; E-mail:info-pr@agc.com
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
March, 2015
AGC’s Glass Used for All Vehicles of New Hokuriku Shinkansen Line
The Hokuriku Shinkansen Line, which connects Tokyo and Kanazawa, was opened as an extension of the Nagano Shinkansen Line linking Tokyo and Nagano. The newly opened section of the line, which is an extension beyond Nagano to Kanazawa, has many tunnels because of high altitudes and rugged topography. Shinkansen vehicles travel at high speeds that peak at 260 kilometers an hour in very severe weather conditions during winter. Therefore, various functions, including safety, as well as high levels of sound- and thermal-insulating properties, are required of the window glass of the Shinkansen.
AGC’s glass used for the windshield at the driver’s cabin ensures high visibility while achieving a streamlined, stylish design; the window glass of train cars has high thermal- and sound-insulating properties, offering a safe and comfortable ride for passengers. Glass used for front lamp covers, glass for destination display boards, and interior glass are also the products of AGC.
AGC has 50 years of experience of safety glass for high-speed railways, including Shinkansen bullet trains. The AGC Group will continue to develop and provide high value-added products that support safe and comfortable transportation equipment by leveraging its diverse array of materials and technologies.
Media Contact
Junichi Kobayashi, General Manager, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
(Contact: Kenichi Ishibashi; Tel: +81-3-3218-5603; E-mail:info-pr@agc.com
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
March, 2015
AGC Becomes Official Sponsor of Japan Pavilion at EXPO Milano 2015
AGC’s glass materials will add a refined “glass” feeling to the architecture of the Japan Pavilion which is designed to demonstrate a beautiful integration of the traditional culture and advanced technology cultivated in Japan. Also, as seen in the digital-signage medial tables and half mirrors used at the exhibition section, AGC’s glass technology will help enhance the entertainment and artistic aspects of the pavilion.
With the theme of Harmonious Diversity, the Japan Pavilion features the Japanese food culture, agriculture, forestry and fishing, and also various food-related initiatives taken in the country.
AGC, as a leading glass company in the world, has been working to create new value in various fields including architectural design and next-generation communications. AGC will offer new value to the world at this global exhibition which is visited by around 20 million people around the world.
Japan Pavilion
AGC is working to integrate the old tradition and advanced technology to create new value through its technological expertise.
The transparency and refined texture of glass materials add an extra touch to the exterior walls, roofs, windows, handrail walls, PV canopy and other glass parts at the pavilion.
Exhibition at the Japan Pavilion
The exhibition area consists of five scenes. AGC’s products contribute to amplifying the performance at Scene I and Scene V.
Scene 1: Harmony
Half-mirror and projected images create an amazing scenery of the Japanese rural area.
The half mirror surrounding the entire room effectively reflects and transmits images to depict the vastness of the nostalgic landscape.
Scene V: Live performance theater
Scene V presents a live performance show. The media tables at the Scene V have glass table surface equipped with a digital signa.
About the AGC Group
The AGC Group, with Tokyo-based Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. at its core, is a world-leading supplier of flat, automotive and display glass, chemicals and other high-tech materials and components. Drawing on more than a century of technical innovation, the AGC Group has developed world-class expertise in fields including glass, fluorine chemistry and ceramics technologies, and fully utilizes its expertise to responds the needs in various fields such as digital signage business. The Group employs some 50,000 people worldwide and generates annual sales of approximately 12 billion USD through business in about 30 countries.
For more information, please visit www.agc-group.com/en
Media Contact
Junichi Kobayashi, General Manager, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
(Contact: TBD ; Tel: +81-3-3218-5603; E-mail:info-pr@agc.com)
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
February, 2015
AGC to Have Exhibit at “Milan Design Week”, World’s Largest Design Festival, for First Time
AGC will be using its new products called “infoverre™” and “Glascene™” to create a glass exhibit where visitors experience the space in a new and unique way.
The exhibit concept is Glacier formation. Up-and-coming creators who are well versed in know-how for using glass in architectural design and pioneer next-generation techniques will create a new world by interweaving glass and information.
AGC is a world leader in architectural glass, automotive glass and display glass. At Milan Design Week, our exhibit using “infoverre™” and “Glascene™” which were created with technology and know-how nurtured over many decades will stimulate the imagination and motivation of many designers in the fields of architecture, interior design and spatial presentation.
Milan Design Week
The “Milan Design Week”, one of the largest design festivals in the world, has been held every April in Milan, Italy since 1961. Approximately 1,000 events (Fuori Salone) in which designers and other creative people compete with unique designs are held simultaneously during the festival at various locations in Milan, and all of these events are now collectively called “Milan Design Week”. AGC will have an exhibition booth at this year’s Fuori Salone for the first time.
Space Design Concept
Creating a “glacier formation” using glass and information.
People are no longer able to grasp information from an entire picture perspective since the huge volume of information continues to increase. People only recognize the portion of information that they have extracted, and perceive the mass of information as the environment surrounding them. People that exist in this environment inevitably disseminate information on a constant basis, and the entire picture of information continually changes.
When people enter the glacial formation made from glass in which information is projected, the fixed relationship of how that individual perceives information is transformed, and by being immersed in the information, that individual experiences the information as the environment which surrounds him. The environment itself is then transformed by this individual. Each individual extracts information at certain times, and is integrated into the information at some point in time.
Information is focused by a certain part of the glass, and is diminished by the opacity and reflective properties of glass, becoming part of the environment. When the individual follows the information and walks through the exhibit, the space itself is transformed, becoming part of the environment which is a shadow. By interacting with a variety of information, the glacier changes while brightly shining.
When the transparency and reflective properties of glass are integrated with the projection and display of information, a space that allows people to interact in a brand-new way with information is created.
Direction / Visual Design Concept
Feelings, Touch, Temperature and Emotion
Just before informatization of these things, they all have a rich organic heritage.
Mankind has continued to amass information, and although the huge volume of records that continue to be compiled cannot be touched, they can be seen, and is now perceived on an unconscious rather than conscious level. We referred to the wide variety of information in these records, and are updating a certain perspective of the information that is projected.
Approach or Look Down On
Individual people and their relationships can be seen by approaching them, and an overall perspective can be acquiring by looking down on them.
The zigzagging world will be expressed with a huge amount of glass pieces based on information focused on people, which will be projected into space with visuals and light. The information is nested, and it is hoped that by having people experience a gentle connection with information and its spatial modality will help create a new type of latitude in how people think and feel.
CREATION PARTNERS
Space design - Artenvarch
Design office in Tokyo that was jointly established by Norihisa Kawashima and Keika Sato in 2014. Based on the concept of integrating art, the environment and architecture, this office is involved in a wide range of activities that transcend varying fields, including building and space design, art installations, product design, community development, computation and environmental simulation.
Norihisa Kawashima (Photo: Left)
Born in Kanagawa prefecture in 1982, Kawashima graduated from University of Tokyo in 2005, earned his master’s degree from the University of Tokyo Graduate School in 2007, after which he was hired by Nikken Sekkei. Kawashima became a visiting scholar at University of California, Berkeley and work with Prof. Dana Buntrock and LOISOS + UBBELOHDE in 2012. In 2014, Kawashima became an assistant professor at the Graduate School of Architecture and Building Engineering of the Tokyo Institute of Technology and jointly established ARTENVARCH with Sato. Kawashima’s main work includes Sony City Osaki, HOUSE BB and a seed hair salon. Main awards: Architectural Institute of Japan prize (Architectural Design), Annual Architectural Design Commendation from the Architectural Institute of Japan, Institute for Building Environment and Energy Conservation chairman’s prize
Keika Sato (Photo: Right)
Born in Oita prefecture in 1982, Sato graduated from University of Tokyo in 2005, became an exchange student at Saint Lucas School of Architecture the same year, and an intern at moriko kira architect in 2006. After earning his master’s degree from the University of Tokyo Graduate School (Prof. Kazuhiko Namba’s laboratory), he was hired by the akihisa hirata architecture office. Sato jointly established ARTENVARCH with Kawashima in 2014. Sato’s main work includes one roof apartment, animated knot and public housing in Kamaishi, Iwate. Main awards: Best proposal for public housing in Kamaishi, Iwate, second prize at Kaohsiung Maritime Culture and Pop Music Center International Competition, Tatsuno Award / Condor Award from Tokyo University, third prize in Japan Finals – Sendai Design League.
Art & Technical Direction - Luftzug
Yutaka Endo
Art Director & Producer at LUFTZUG
Born in Niigata in 1977, Endo produces unique creations involving music, video, design and computer technology, with a focus on contemporary dance. Since 2002 he has been involved in various fields of planning, working as an art director, producer and technical coordinator. In 2005 he founded LUFTZUG CO., LTD. out of a desire to engage in creative directing. LUFTZUG began its work with the intent of "establishing a role as a media intermediary."
As a bridge between people, technology and ideas, Endo endeavors to bring productions into being that play a social role. LUFTZUG EUROPE was established in Amsterdam in 2012. Endo aims for heightened sensual exchanges and ubiquity by removing borders around where he works. Endo's work as a technical director has included installation project for MILAN DESIGN WEEK (Canon 2010-2012, Panasonic 2013-2014, CITIZEN 2014), CITIZEN Baselworld (2013-2015), Ginza Sony Building Installation (2011-2013), Akihisa Hirata “Tangling" Exhibition in London (2012) "Room of Objects, Sounds and Video" for the Design Ah! Exhibition (Tokyo 2013), Kazunori Kumagai HEAR MY SOLE (Tokyo 2014) and The Hokusai exhibition (Paris 2014).
Visual Design - qubibi
Kazumasa Teshigawara
Born in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Teshigawara is a filmmaker, designer and lecturer in the Department of Integrated Design at Tama Art University.
Teshigawara took up Web design work in 1998. He became independent in 2006, set up qubibi and started to assume the role of Art Director to produce and direct films and interactive pieces. He has held a number of live installations with various musicians since 2011.
Main awards: One Show Interactive Award – Gold Prize, Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival – Silver Lion Award in Cyber Category, D & AD Awards Website Category Yellow Pencil (Silver Award), AMD Award Naomi Enami Prize, Japan Media Arts Festival held by Agency for Cultural Affairs – Best Entry in Entertainment Category & Entry Recommended by Art Division Review Committee, Tokyo Interactive Ad Awards Silver Prize & Finalist.
About the AGC Group
The AGC Group, with Tokyo-based Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. at its core, is a world-leading supplier of flat, automotive and display glass, chemicals and other high-tech materials and components. Drawing on more than a century of technical innovation, the AGC Group has developed world-class expertise in fields including glass, fluorine chemistry and ceramics technologies. The group employs some 50,000 people worldwide and generates annual sales of approximately 13 billion USD through business in about 30 countries. For more information, please visit www.agc-group.com
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AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
December, 2014
AGC’s Global Branding Project for the World’s First Glass Bench Roof Wins the Grand Prize in the Corporate Communications Category of the PR Award Grand Prix
The award-winning project is a series of activities AGC started when signing an agreement to become a 2014 FIFA World Cup™ Branded Licensee to market the “Official Licensed Glass Roof of the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ Player Benches” for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.
AGC manufactured all the main components of the benches, including glass roofs, in-house. In addition, AGC conducted a group-wide project, under which about 300 members of Group companies participated in PR and internal communication activities around the world.
The project was highly evaluated and earned the grand prize in the Corporate Communication category for “demonstrating to the world the evolution and possibilities of glass, in addition to publicizing the AGC brand” and “developing activities to bring all AGC Group companies together through the power of communication” through the promotion of the glass-roof player benches as the culmination of AGC’s latest technologies at one of the world’s most popular sports events.
The AGC Group will continue to develop new materials and their applications and communicate their appeal to the world.
Media Contact
Junichi Kobayashi, General Manager, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
(Contact: Aoi Takahashi; Tel: +81-3-3218-5603; E-mail:info-pr@agc.com)
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
December, 2014
AGC Light Control Glass WONDERLITE
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
September, 2014
AGC’s Light Control Glass WONDERLITE™ Selected for Panoramic Glass Roof on European Luxury Car
AGC announced today that its light control glass WONDERLITE™ has been selected for the Magic Sky Control panoramic glass roof available as an option for the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé, which was released on the European and North American markets on September 27, 2014.
The Magic Sky Control glass roof equipped with WONDERLITE is the world’s largest light control glass roof for automotive use that changes its color from transparent to dark blue just by pressing a button.
AGC’s WONDERLITE, a SPD1-based light control glass for vehicles, will contribute to increased comfort and energy savings of cars for the following features.
Three times larger than conventional light control glass roof
Covering an area three times larger than the existing product, the large-sized light control glass roof affords a unique open-air feeling whatever the outside conditions, and dramatically increases the lighting comfort inside the car.
UV & IR protection achieved with AGC’s special coating
WONDERLITE used for the Magic Sky Control glass roof has been applied with special solar control coatings2, which filter out sunburn-causing ultraviolet radiation and heat-producing infra-red radiations even in the transparent mode. Through the effective integration of its light control and special coating technologies, AGC provides drivers and passengers with an optimal driving environment and contributes directly to reducing the need for air-conditioning, thus lowering fuel consumption.
By leveraging its diverse materials and technologies, AGC will continue to offer high value-added products that help to reduce environmental load and create comfortable living spaces.
1. Suspended Particle Devices (SPD): thin-film technology in which particles inside laminated glass become aligned when an electrical voltage is applied, making the glass structure transparent.
2. Metal thin film coatings which, when deposited on the glass surface, give it greater insulating and/or solar control properties.
About the AGC Group
The AGC Group, with Tokyo-based Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. at its core, is a world-leading supplier of flat, automotive and display glass, chemicals and other high-tech materials and components. Drawing on more than a century of technical innovation, the AGC Group has developed world-class expertise in fields including glass, fluorine chemistry and ceramics technologies. The group employs some 50,000 people worldwide and generates annual sales of approximately 13 billion USD through business in about 30 countries. For more information, please visit www.agc-group.com.
Media Contact
Junichi Kobayashi, General Manager, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
(Contact: Kenichi Ishibashi; Tel: +81-3-3218-5603; E-mail:info-pr@agc.com)
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
June, 2014
AGC holds Groundbreaking Ceremony at New Automotive Glass Plant in Mexico.
At the ceremony which was participated by approximately 40 guests including Mayor of Villa de Reyes, federal and state government representatives and industrial park authorities, AGC declared that the construction project would go on as planned while ensuring safety, and the new plant would contribute to the growth to the city of Villa de Reyes, as well as the automotive industry in Mexico.
This six billion yen investment to build an automotive glass plant in Mexico is one of AGC’s ongoing key projects under its “Second Round of Globalization” strategy in the management policy, Grow Beyond. Leveraging its advanced and high-quality technologies, products and services that have earned a good reputation among customers around the world, AGC will expand the automotive glass business in Mexico.
AGC will strive to make a turnaround in its business and build a solid base for further growth by capturing growing demand in fast-growing countries.
Company profile
Company name: AGC Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Location: Villa de Reyes, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Capital: AGC Group 100%
Business: Production and sales of automotive glass
Production capacity : Laminated glass for approx. 750,000 vehicles/year
*As of 2016, and will be expanded in the future
About the AGC Group
The AGC Group, with Tokyo-based Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. at its core, is a world-leading supplier of
flat, automotive and display glass, chemicals and other high-tech materials and components.
Drawing on more than a century of technical innovation, the AGC Group has developed world-class
expertise in fields including glass, fluorine chemistry and ceramics technologies. The group
employs some 50,000 people worldwide and generates annual sales of approximately 13 billion
USD through business in about 30 countries. For more information, please visit
www.agc-group.com.
Media Contact
Junichi Kobayashi, General Manager, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
AGC Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
(Contact: Tsuyoshi Odahara; Tel: +81-3-3218-5603; E-mail:info-pr@agc.com)
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
May, 2014
AGC Succeeds in Rolling SPOOL™, a 0.05 mm-thick Sheet Glass.
AGC announces that it has successfully rolled ultra-thin sheet glass SPOOL™ into a roll 1,150 mm wide and 100 m long. At 0.05 mm thick, it is the world’s thinnest glass manufactured using the float process.
SPOOL ultra-thin sheet glass is very thin, lightweight, and flexible, and has excellent features unique to glass materials, including transparency, heat resistance, chemical resistance, gas barrier properties, and electrical insulation. With these advantages, SPOOL has great potential for cutting-edge applications such as flexible displays, organic EL lighting, and touch panels.
Thanks to AGC’s unique technique to roll ultra-thin glass, SPOOL has become compatible with the roll-to-roll production process, which is currently under development by customers. In addition, AGC is also promoting its carrier glass technology that enables ultra-thin sheet glass to be processed without a customer having to change its production lines. With these technologies, AGC will contribute to expanding applications of ultra-thin sheet glass.
Under the Grow Beyond management policy, AGC has “Glass-technology-driven Company” as one of its growth strategies. AGC will continue to establish advanced glass production and process technologies, and provide optimum solutions to customers, aiming to strengthen and solidify its foundations for growth.
AGC’s 0.05 mm ultra-thin SPOOL sheet glass will be showcased at its booth at the Society for Information Display (SID) exhibition to be held in San Diego, U.S. from June 3.
Media Contact
Junichi Kobayashi, General Manager, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
(Contact: Tsuyoshi Odahara; Tel: +81-3-3218-5603; E-mail:info-pr@agc.com
(Reference: SPOOL™—0.05 mm ultra-thin sheet glass)
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
April, 2014
AGC’s Dragontrail™ Selected by 37 Electronic Device Brands
AGC announced today that its Dragontrail™ damage- and scratch-resistant glass has been used by a cumulative total of 37 major brands of electronic devices worldwide since its market release. Sales of Dragontrail, a specialty glass used as protective cover glass in smartphones and tablets and other electronic devices, have grown 500% since its launch three years ago.
AGC produces Dragontrail with superior efficiency to stably meet global mobile device makers’ growing demand for cover glass used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. Dragontrail created a sensation in January of 2011 with strength no less than six times greater than that of conventional soda-lime glass and with its pristine scratch-free finish.
Since the launch of Dragontrail, AGC has been upgrading and enhancing its technology and properties. Just recently, at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the company introduced Dragontrail™ X as the newest addition to the lineup.
Dragontrail X is distinguished by low center tension and the world’s highest level of compression stress, resulting in an extra-tough glass offering 30% greater strength than its predecessor. Its surface strength is up to eight times stronger than soda-lime glass, further enhancing the toughness of devices equipped with the product. Dragontrail X has already been favorably received by several electronics manufacturers, and is expected to be marketed in the near future.
Going forward, AGC will continue to develop technologically advanced glass solutions for customers and users worldwide.
About the AGC Group
The AGC Group, with Tokyo-based Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. at its core, is a world-leading supplier of flat, automotive and display glass, chemicals and other high-tech materials and components. Drawing on more than a century of technical innovation, the AGC Group has developed world-class expertise in fields including glass, fluorine chemistry and ceramics technologies. The group employs some 50,000 people worldwide and generates annual sales of approximately 13 billion USD through business in about 30 countries. For more information, please visit www.agc-group.com
Media Contact
Junichi Kobayashi, General Manager, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
AGC Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
(Contact: Aoi Takahashi (Ms.) ; Tel: +81-3-3218-5603; E-mail:info-pr@agc.com)
Reference:
Dragontrail X will make an appearance as a glass roof for player benches at the largest sporting event in the world taking place in June this year in Brazil. Featuring one of the world’s highest levels of strength and durability, along with greater transparency thanks to anti-reflective coating, the glass roof will add to the excitement of the world’s top level games.
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
Process Technology Engineer
Elizabethtown, KY
AGC Automotive Americas (AANA) is a leading supplier of automotive glazing for the OEM and aftermarket industries and is part of the AGC Group, the largest global glass supplier employing more than 50,000 worldwide in approximately 30 countries.
Summary of position
The Process Technology Engineer is within the corporate structure having visibility across all production sites of AANA. Within this structure you will provide both new & standardized manufacturing process solutions to meet the evolving cost, capability, and capacity demands of the business within your technology area. In this role you will closely interface with other internal functional areas, other regions, and equipment/tooling sources to achieve the most effective solutions.
Responsibilities
Develop, validate, and implement new manufacturing process technology innovation to secure machine KPI improvement for reduced cost, introduce new manufacturing process capability, and ensure sufficient process capacity to manage all current and future businesses identified in the business plan. Implementation of the manufacturing processes includes the maintenance of standard recipes (PFMEA, Process, Equipment, and Tooling standards) for your technology area.
Responsible for developing manufacturing process KPI’s and investments for all new model quotation activities at all AANA sites for review with the Technology Leader. Upon business award, product designs will be reviewed to confirm manufacturing feasibility, recommend alternative design solutions to address feasibility or commercial risks, and support the development of process flow/equipment/tooling/check fixture designs with each manufacturing site engineering team.
Actively seek out opportunities for further education and training on the professional competencies of your position according to the area scopes as follows.
Area Scope: Research, develop and implement state of the art automotive glass fabrications processes from block glass to finished goods. Process portfolio ranges from glass fabrication such as cut/grind/bending/printing to assembly of multi-layer laminates having complex features to non-contact inspection with an emphasis on automation and closed-loop process control.
Qualifications / Experience
3 or more years of experience as an engineer in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Application of closed-loop process control enablers such as optical/laser inspection devices and their related software.
PLC and robot programming.
Proficiency in MS Office Products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
Theoretical & practical understanding of automotive glazing manufacturing processes.
Proficiency in project management principles (financial, quality, timing).
A detailed understanding of GD&T & tolerance stack-up principles.
Location
Elizabethtown, KY
What can AGC offer you ?
We offer a competitive compensation package including base salary, structured bonus plan, comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.
Please contact us to apply for the job:
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
AES Associates
Elizabethtown, KY
AGC Automotive Americas (AANA) is a leading supplier of automotive glazing for the OEM and aftermarket industries and is part of the AGC Group, the largest global glass supplier employing more than 50,000 worldwide in approximately 30 countries.
Summary of position
Responsible for operating production lines in such a manner as to ensure safety of self and others as well as quality of product produced.
Responsibilities
Help define manufacturing standards.
Seek continual improvement of manufacturing processes (productivity and profitability) by applying AES principles.
Track process performance indicators (safety, quality, delivery, and costs); identify problems and implement countermeasures.
Ensure that processes are safe and ergonomic for associates.
Lead changeover reduction strategies using SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Dies).
Develop manufacturing processes to improve SQDC.
Coordinate with management and specialty teams for troubleshooting, project implementation, and engineering changes.
Assist in processing, implementing, launching, and maintaining engineering changes.
Manage control documentation, including Standardized Work Instructions, Work Combination Tables, Standardized Work Charts, and Yamazumi.
Comply with safety, quality, and environmental guidelines and systems applicable to the plant and processes.
Support the implementation of SQDC practices and pull systems.
Review root causes and implement countermeasures for scrap, downtime, and operator performance issues.
Implement cycle-time reductions and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications / Experience
High School diploma required
Problem solving skills
Ability to work flexible hours (any shift)
Self-Starter / driven – Goal orientated
Understand, Implement and Train to APS tools such as. Standardized Work Instructions, Work Instructions, Standardized Work Combination Tables, Capacity Sheets, Standardized Work Charts, and Yamazumi.
Knowledge of the KTM and SQDC processes and procedures
Knowledge of Tableau Data Collection System
Fabrication skills are preferred (welding, metal forming, etc.)
Mechanically inclined preferred
Location
Elizabethtown, KY
What can AGC offer you ?
We offer a competitive compensation package including base salary, structured bonus plan, comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.
Please contact us to apply for the job:
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
Production Specialist
Elizabethtown, KY
AGC Automotive Americas (AANA) is a leading supplier of automotive glazing for the OEM and aftermarket industries and is part of the AGC Group, the largest global glass supplier employing more than 50,000 worldwide in approximately 30 countries.
Summary of position
The Production Specialist provides technical support to production process to ensure KPI’s are met.
Responsibilities
Implement safety improvements to the process
Provide support and problem-solving leadership for specific process problems to ensure line Quality, Productivity and Yield budget numbers are met
Lead and participate in process improvement teams
Effectively communicate to all levels of associates within the company
Direct Staff activities and ensure acceptable job performance
Other duties or projects as assigned
Qualifications / Experience
High School diploma required
Three to five years in manufacturing related experience
Certified Production Technician (CPT) preferred
Knowledge of and ability to utilize problem solving tools such as Six Sigma, Fishbone, KT, 8D, etc.
Basic to moderate computer skills including use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
Previous experience in continuous improvement activities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong process skills
Strong analytical and project management skills
Good understanding of Robotics and Vision Systems
Ability to develop and present solid solutions to team members and management
Location
Elizabethtown, KY
What can AGC offer you ?
We offer a competitive compensation package including base salary, structured bonus plan, comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.
Please contact us to apply for the job:
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
Tooling Maintenance Associate
Elizabethtown, KY
AGC Automotive Americas (AGCAA) is a leading supplier of automotive glazing for the OEM and aftermarket industries and is part of the AGC Group, the largest global glass supplier employing more than 50,000 worldwide in approximately 30 countries.
Summary of position
This position is responsible for performing job duties related to the maintenance of production line tooling and tooling systems, inspecting, maintaining, modifying, fabricating parts necessary for tool utilization and various metal working activities. Must be willing to work any shift and be available for holiday, weekend, or emergency call in with short notice.
Responsibilities
Inspect, maintain, modify and fabricate parts necessary for mold/tool utilization
Transport molds/tools to locations including the transportation of defective molds/tools to the maintenance area(s) for repair
Maintain the side sections of tools by removing gaps from the frame
Check and repair tools for distortion, bend and to maintain tolerances
Measure heights and maintain tolerances of the corners and center of rings
Check for balance of bending rings
Assemble and modify side and center sections of bending rings
Set molds into injection molding machines
Maintain moving components of the encapsulation tools
Check mold parting lines for damage, repair as needed as defined by Manufacturer
Maintain Hot Runner Manifolds as required, replace thermocouples as needed
Polish mold surfaces to remove scratches, pits and sandblast or dry ice blast mold surfaces to match required finish
Steel annealing as repairs require
Mold spotting required periodically
Qualifications / Experience
Degree/Certification in Machine Tool or Welding Technology or Degree/Certification in Industrial
Maintenance Technology with 5 years related experience
3 – 5 years related experience preferred
Must be mechanically inclined with good problem-solving, math and computer skills and the ability to ° utilize problem-solving tools such as Fishbone, 5-Why, 8D, etc.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications
Machine Tool and Welding competency
Mastery of TIG and MIG welding techniques
Competent in the use of Precision measurement devices
Must be highly motivated, safety consciousness and be able to work independently
Location
Elizabethtown, KY
What can AGC offer you ?
We offer a competitive compensation package including base salary, structured bonus plan, comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.
Please contact us to apply for the job:
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
Production Associate
Elizabethtown, KY
AGC Automotive Americas (AANA) is a leading supplier of automotive glazing for the OEM and aftermarket industries and is part of the AGC Group, the largest global glass supplier employing more than 50,000 worldwide in approximately 30 countries.
Summary of position
The Production Associate is responsible for operating production lines in such a manner as to ensure the safety of self and others as well as the quality of the product produced.
Responsibilities
Ensures safety of self and others within the production area and is responsible for notifying supervisor or safety team of any and all safety concerns
Operates either pre or post equipment in accordance with established production procedures for production of glass product to meet the quality of product and ensure customer satisfaction
Supplies line with raw materials as may be required
Operates fork truck in a safe and efficient manner (both stand-up or sit down trucks)
Performs periodic quality checks in accordance with established procedures
Performs troubleshooting of line or quality concerns
Participates in or leads Kaizen activities to ensure the continuous improvement of processes
Maintains 5S standards which include general cleaning, correct placement of tools, etc.
Performs minor maintenance of equipment as may be required
Participates in job changes
Demonstrates AGC Way in all aspect of responsibilities
Qualifications / Experience
High School diploma or GED required
Ability to learn to utilize problem-solving tools such as Six Sigma, Fishbone, KT, 8D, etc.
Basic knowledge of Windows computer system
Ability to learn quality standards for the production of class product
Previous manufacturing experience preferred
Location
Elizabethtown, KY
What can AGC offer you ?
We offer a competitive compensation package including base salary, structured bonus plan, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.
Equal Opportunity Employer – To be considered, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without sponsorship.
Please contact us to apply for the job:
AGC Automotive
AGC Automotive
Maintenance Associate
Elizabethtown, KY
AGC Automotive Americas (AANA) is a leading supplier of automotive glazing for the OEM and aftermarket industries and is part of the AGC Group, the largest global glass supplier employing more than 50,000 worldwide in approximately 30 countries.
Summary of position
The Maintenance Associate performs highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and process to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.
Responsibilities
Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities
Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
Qualifications / Experience
Associate degree – Industrial Maintenance or Engineering
3 – 5 years related experience
Trade certification preferred
Knowledge of and ability to utilize problem solving tools such as Six Sigma, Fishbone, KT, 8D, etc.
Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders
Strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills
PLC experience a plus
Experience with robotics preferred
Location
Elizabethtown, KY
What can AGC offer you ?
We offer a competitive compensation package including base salary, structured bonus plan, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.
Equal Opportunity Employer – To be considered, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without sponsorship.
Please contact us to apply for the job:
AGC Automotive