AGC Glass Europe reported that it plans to launch a second production line for FINEO vacuum insulating glass units at its plant in Lodelinsart (Belgium) in the second quarter of 2026.
The first FINEO production line was created in cooperation with Panasonic, the AGC Technovation Centre and the company’s Belgian plant. The project was implemented within six months. As part of the partnership, Panasonic’s plasma display technologies were combined with AGC’s expertise in glass manufacturing. For this purpose, AGC developed a dedicated production line with custom-designed equipment and integrated it into a continuous production process with a high level of automation.
According to the company, FINEO became the first vacuum insulating glass unit to receive CE marking, as well as the first in its category with a verified third-party Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).
Earlier, OKNA.ua reported that the INSIO vacuum insulating glass unit by Saint-Gobain Glass also received CE marking.
The FINEO insulating glass unit consists of two glass panes, each 3 mm thick. One of them has a thermal insulation coating. A vacuum gap of only 0.1 mm remains between the panes. Inside, small cylindrical spacers are placed, almost invisible to the eye. They prevent the glass panes from touching each other under external pressure.
In terms of energy efficiency, FINEO corresponds to a triple-pane IGU but has significantly lower thickness and weight. According to the manufacturer, an insulating glass unit of the same size is 4–5 times thinner and approximately three times lighter than a conventional triple-pane IGU. This makes it convenient to use both in new construction and in renovation projects.