Properties (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Company
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| gptkbp:acquisition |
Acquired_by_NSG_Group_in_2006
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Queen's_Award_for_Enterprise
Various industry awards |
| gptkbp:communityInvolvement |
Supports local communities.
Engages in educational programs. Participates in environmental initiatives. |
| gptkbp:competitors |
gptkb:Schott_AG
gptkb:Saint-Gobain gptkb:Guardian_Industries gptkb:Asahi_Glass_Company |
| gptkbp:employees |
Approximately 30,000
|
| gptkbp:financials |
Publicly traded company.
Revenue in billions. Market capitalization in billions. |
| gptkbp:founded |
1826
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:St._Helens,_England
|
| gptkbp:history |
Expanded globally in the 20th century.
Founded as a glass manufacturer in 1826. Known for innovation in glass technology. Pioneered the float glass process. Merged_with_NSG_Group_in_2006. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Pilkington Specialty Glass
|
| gptkbp:industry |
Glass_manufacturing
|
| gptkbp:innovation |
Float glass process
Acoustic glass Self-cleaning glass Fire-resistant glass Low-emissivity glass |
| gptkbp:marketShare |
Leading position in glass market
|
| gptkbp:parentCompany |
gptkb:NSG_Group
|
| gptkbp:partnerships |
Construction companies
Various architectural firms Automotive_manufacturers |
| gptkbp:products |
Glass
|
| gptkbp:region |
Worldwide
|
| gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment |
Significant investment in R&D
|
| gptkbp:services |
Glass_processing
|
| gptkbp:specialty |
Architectural glass
Safety glass Insulating glass Solar control glass Automotive_glass |
| gptkbp:subsidiary |
gptkb:Pilkington_Australia
gptkb:Pilkington_Deutschland_AG gptkb:Pilkington_North_America gptkb:Pilkington_UK_Limited |
| gptkbp:sustainability |
Energy-efficient products
Recycling initiatives Environmental certifications |
| gptkbp:website |
www.pilkington.com
|