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gptkbp:instanceOf
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company
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gptkbp:acquisition
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gptkb:NSG_Group
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:British_Glass_Awards
gptkb:Glass_Focus_Awards
gptkb:Queen's_Award_for_Enterprise
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gptkbp:community_involvement
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educational programs
environmental initiatives
local charities
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gptkbp:employees
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approximately 27,000
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gptkbp:founded
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1826
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gptkbp:founder
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gptkb:Sir_Alastair_Pilkington
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:St._Helens,_England
gptkb:St._Helens
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gptkbp:history
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expanded globally in the 20th century
developed float glass process in 1952
established in 1826 in England
acquired_by_NSG_Group_in_2006
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Pilkington
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gptkbp:industry
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glass manufacturing
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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gptkb:NSG_Group
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gptkbp:keyPeople
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gptkb:David_D._Smith
gptkb:Mark_Allen
gptkb:John_O'Neill
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gptkbp:notableEvent
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decorative glass
insulated glass
laminated glass
safety glass
automotive glass
architectural glass
solar control glass
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gptkbp:parent_company
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gptkb:NSG_Group
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gptkbp:partnerships
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architectural firms
construction companies
various automotive manufacturers
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gptkbp:products
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float glass
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gptkbp:region
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gptkb:Asia
gptkb:North_America
Europe
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gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment
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smart glass technology
glass technology innovations
sustainable glass solutions
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gptkbp:revenue
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£200 million (2020)
£2.5 billion (2020)
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gptkbp:services
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glass distribution
glass processing
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gptkbp:subsidiary
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gptkb:Pilkington_Automotive
gptkb:Pilkington_North_America
gptkb:Pilkington_Building_Products
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gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives
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energy efficiency measures
recycling programs
carbon footprint reduction
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gptkbp:type
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public company
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gptkbp:website
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www.pilkington.com
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