Based in Louvain-La-Neuve (Belgium), AGC Glass Europe (previously ‘Glaverbel’ in Europe) produces, processes and distributes flat glass for the construction (external glazing and interior decorative glass), the automotive (original & replacement glass) and the solar sectors.
It is the European branch of AGC Glass, the world’s largest producer of flat glass for building and cars as well as smartphones, tablets, computers, TV screens and touchscreens.
For more than 40 years, automotive glazing contains an antenna for radio systems AM, FM, television, remote entry, DAB, 4G and now 5G. A large size leading-edge anechoic chamber was invested last year in the R&D center in Gosselies to support the growing demand.
AGC is now using that expertise to look at the role of building glazing for telecommunication and is bringing the first two new products on the market :