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New Yorkers Armoring Luxury Vehicles Amid Rising Crime
In response to increased carjackings, affluent New Yorkers are retrofitting luxury vehicles like Range Rovers and Lamborghinis with bulletproof features to ensure safer travel to destinations like the Hamptons. In response to increased carjackings, affluent New Yorkers are retrofitting luxury vehicles like Range Rovers and Lamborghinis with bulletproof features to ensure safer travel to destinations …
Civilian Armored Vehicles
State Department Adjusts Armored Vehicle Procurement Strategy Following initial plans to purchase armored Teslas, the State Department has broadened its approach to include various armored electric vehicles, reflecting a shift in procurement strategy. Link:https://www.theverge.com/news/612017/tesla-armored-cybertrucks-order-state-department
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome OpenAI is close to releasing an AI-powered web browser that will challenge Alphabet’s market-dominating Google Chrome Link: https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/openai-release-web-browser-challenge-google-chrome-2025-07-09/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=Daily-Briefing&utm_term=071025&lctg=68653958f745cca8fd0d68a7

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Finding Momentum: Mixed-Use Growth Signals Resilience in U.S. Construction
While much has been said about uncertainty in the office market, new data from Building Design + Construction paints a more nuanced—and encouraging—picture for the glass and glazing industry. According to the latest CommercialCafe National Office Report, the first nine months of 2025 saw nearly as much office construction as all of 2024, a sign …
Daylighting and Security: Building Safer, Healthier Learning Environments
A significant step forward for the glass and glazing industry was achieved this fall, as the National Glass Association (NGA), working in collaboration with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC), and Professor Juan Miró of the University of Texas at Austin, successfully advanced two key building code proposals promoting natural …
New Yorkers Armoring Luxury Vehicles Amid Rising Crime
In response to increased carjackings, affluent New Yorkers are retrofitting luxury vehicles like Range Rovers and Lamborghinis with bulletproof features to ensure safer travel to destinations like the Hamptons. In response to increased carjackings, affluent New Yorkers are retrofitting luxury vehicles like Range Rovers and Lamborghinis with bulletproof features to ensure safer travel to destinations …
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome OpenAI is close to releasing an AI-powered web browser that will challenge Alphabet’s market-dominating Google Chrome Link: https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/openai-release-web-browser-challenge-google-chrome-2025-07-09/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=Daily-Briefing&utm_term=071025&lctg=68653958f745cca8fd0d68a7

Innovation & Tech

ARMORGARD™ Ultimate: The Next Generation of Security Glass Innovation
Innovation in architectural and security glazing is often measured by how well strength and design can coexist. With ARMORGARD™ Ultimate, Isoclima Specialty Glass / Global Security Glazing has redefined that balance—introducing a groundbreaking solution that delivers dual protection from both ballistic and forced-entry threats while maintaining the clarity, durability, and design flexibility architects and end users expect. Engineered for Dual …
Stronger by Design: Advancing Attack and Burglar-Resistant Glass Solutions
In today’s world, the demand for security glazing that combines strength, clarity, and architectural versatility has never been greater. At Isoclima Specialty Glass / Global Security Glazing, our mission is to engineer glass solutions that not only protect people and property but also preserve the openness and design intent of modern architecture. Advanced Glass Solutions …
Isoclima Specialty Glass: Shaping the Future with Bent Glass Solutions
In the world of modern architecture, glass has evolved far beyond flat panes and basic applications. Today, architects and designers are demanding innovative materials that deliver both beauty and performance. Isoclima Specialty Glass has answered that call with its advanced bent glass solutions, merging artistic design with the durability and safety standards the industry requires. …
Isoclima Specialty Glass Blends Design and Security with DECOGARD®
The New Standard for Architectural Glass In modern architecture, glass is expected to deliver more than just transparency and elegance. Architects and designers are increasingly looking for solutions that combine visual appeal with uncompromising strength. This demand for materials that balance form and function has placed Isoclima Specialty Glass at the forefront of innovation, offering …
Isoclima Specialty Glass Introduces VISIONGARD X™: Redefining Privacy and Security in Detention Facilities
Isoclima Specialty Glass, the pioneer of safety and security glazing solutions, has introduced VISIONGARD X™, an advanced privacy glass designed to meet the unique demands of detention centers and high-security facilities. Combining cutting-edge polarized technology with proven durability, VISIONGARD X™ is transforming the way correctional facilities approach privacy, safety, and control. A New Standard in …
Isoclima Specialty Glass Launches Next-Generation Ballistic Windows for Law Enforcement Vehicles
Through its new partnership with Optima Ballistic, Isoclima delivers lightweight, certified protection that enhances safety, performance, and fleet value. Isoclima Specialty Glass, a leader in advanced transparent solutions, is expanding its footprint in the U.S. law enforcement vehicle market with the launch of its next-generation ballistic glass windows. This milestone is made possible through a …
Isoclima Specialty Glass: Building a Legacy of Innovation in the United States
For more than six decades, Isoclima Specialty Glass and its U.S. companies have been shaping the future of security glazing and architectural glass solutions. With deep roots in Pennsylvania and Alabama, the company’s history is woven into some of America’s most demanding projects, from correctional facilities and embassies to schools, hospitals, and armored vehicles. From …
Bullet Proof vs. Bullet Resistant: What’s the Difference?
When searching for security glass, you’ve likely come across the terms “bullet proof glass” and “bullet resistant glass.” While these two phrases are often used interchangeably, the truth is that “bullet proof” glass does not exist. At Isoclima Specialty Glass, we believe education is as important as innovation, which is why we’re here to break …
The Truth About Window Films vs. Real Protective Glass
Across the country, schools and public buildings are under pressure to strengthen their defenses. One solution that has gained attention in recent years is window film—a thin polyester layer applied to existing glass and marketed as a way to keep intruders out. On the surface, it seems appealing. Films are relatively inexpensive compared to new …
Civilian Armored Vehicles
State Department Adjusts Armored Vehicle Procurement Strategy Following initial plans to purchase armored Teslas, the State Department has broadened its approach to include various armored electric vehicles, reflecting a shift in procurement strategy. Link:https://www.theverge.com/news/612017/tesla-armored-cybertrucks-order-state-department
People, Planet, Performance: People, Planet, Performance: Building Isoclima’s Sustainable Future
An interview with Meron, Corporate Sustainability Program Manager, Isoclima Group In today’s complex global landscape, sustainability is no longer a buzzword—it’s a mandate. Environmental urgency, social inequality, and shifting economic models demand a new kind of leadership—one that aligns business success with broader impact. At Isoclima, this transformation is embodied by Meron, Corporate Sustainability Program …

Events

Looking Ahead: Insights from the 2025 Glazing Executives Forum
Each year, GlassBuild America brings together leaders from across the glass and glazing industry to share ideas, explore innovation, and anticipate the challenges and opportunities shaping the year ahead. One of the event’s most valuable programs — the Glazing Executives Forum — provides a focused, executive-level look at the trends that matter most to the …
Isoclima Specialty Glass at GlassBuild America 2025
Visit Isoclima Specialty Glass at GlassBuild America 2025 in Orlando. Explore CHILDGARD®, ballistic, fire-rated, bird-friendly, and curved glass solutions. This November, Isoclima Specialty Glass is proud to exhibit at GlassBuild America 2025 in Orlando—the premier glass, window, and door event in North America. As an industry leader in protective and specialty glazing, we are excited …

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