Bendheim Introduces EcoGlass™ Environmentally Friendly Architectural Glass
February 9, 2010
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“We recognized the demand for enviro-friendly architectural glass with clearly identifiable green attributes, and collaborated with our long-time partner Lamberts to bring EcoGlass™ to market,” said Donald Jayson, Senior Vice President of Bendheim. “From manufacture to application, our EcoGlasses are exceptionally green and will contribute to a project’s aesthetics and sustainability.”
Manufactured by Glasfabrik Lamberts in Europe’s only clean-burning oxygen/fuel-fired cast glass furnace, EcoGlasses contain a minimum 20% pre-consumer (glass cullet) and 25% to 40% post-consumer recycled glass. For safety and security applications, Bendheim tempers EcoGlass™ in a highly energy-efficient oven and laminates utilizing environmentally-sensitive processes and materials.
EcoGlass™ has excellent daylighting qualities and is available in 10 textures, offering varying degrees of privacy. The glass can be supplied in combination with custom color interlayers or color coatings for decorative feature walls and backsplashes. Bendheim’s proprietary color-coating process employs isocyanate-free pigments and produces a VOC-free, maintenance-friendly product.
EcoGlass™ can contribute points to LEED® v.3: EA Credit 1 “Optimize Energy Performance,” MR Credit 4 “Recycled Content,” and IEQ Credits 8.1 and 8.2 “Daylight & Views.”
The glass is offered in 5/32” (4 mm), ¼” (6 mm) and 3/8” (10 mm) thicknesses and is available in sheet sizes up to 70” by 126” . Samples and more information are available from Bendheim: 1-800-606-7621 1-800-900-3499
About Bendheim:
Bendheim, the resource for specialty glass since 1927, offers more than 2,000 decorative architectural glass types in stock and unlimited custom design solutions. The third-generation, family-owned company develops, imports, processes, and distributes its products worldwide. The glass is processed in-house, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and sound environmental practices. Bendheim’s products span five divisions including: Architectural Glass, Channel Glass, Restoration Glass®, Art Glass and Cabinet Glass. Bendheim Wall Systems, Inc. is North America’s leading provider of channel glass wall systems and the exclusive distributor of Lamberts channel glass. Bendheim maintains facilities in New Jersey and California and an extensive showroom in Tribeca, New York City.
This article references the following Bendheim divisions:
Corporate,
Architectural
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