Starting its history in 1826, from June 2006 on Pilkington is a member of NSG Group. Merger of NSG and Pilkington flat glass businesses created second largest glass-maker in the world.
Having a proven reputation for developing top-class technologies, the Pilkington brand has become a synonym of experience and innovative approach to flat glass production.
The Float process, invented by Sir Alastair Pilkington in 1952 has set the world benchmark for high quality glass manufacture.
Pilkington products help to solve a number of issues in construction industry. Its glazing solutions prevent energy losses, optimize microclimate inside buildings, provide safety, solar control and noise control. Pilkington was the first company to invent a self-cleaning glass.