- In April 2024, Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd., a global leader in glass manufacturing, introduced a new range of advanced bulletproof glass products for the Asia-Pacific market. This innovative product line features enhanced lightweight polycarbonate laminates, catering to the rising demand for high-security solutions in commercial and automotive applications, particularly in China and India. The launch underscores Nippon Sheet Glass’s commitment to advancing ballistic protection technologies, ensuring greater safety and durability
- In March 2024, Saint-Gobain, a global leader in glass manufacturing, announced a strategic partnership with a leading Indian security solutions provider to develop and distribute next-generation bullet-resistant glass for government and military applications. This collaboration leverages Saint-Gobain’s expertise in advanced materials, addressing the specific security needs of the Indian market while reinforcing its position in the Asia-Pacific region. The initiative aims to enhance ballistic protection technologies, ensuring greater safety and durability
- In February 2024, Asahi India Glass Limited (AIS) partnered with Enormous Brands to develop marketing campaigns highlighting its AIS Windows bulletproof glass solutions. This initiative aims to promote the adoption of bullet-resistant glass in high-rise commercial and residential buildings across the Asia-Pacific, leveraging the region’s rapid urbanization and growing security concerns. The collaboration underscores AIS’s commitment to providing advanced safety solutions while expanding its presence in the architectural glass market
- In January 2024, Taiwan Glass Industry Corp. acquired a majority stake in a Southeast Asian glass fabrication company to expand its bulletproof glass production capabilities. This strategic acquisition strengthens Taiwan Glass’s supply chain in the Asia-Pacific, enabling it to meet the growing demand for ballistic glass in Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The surge in infrastructure development and security needs across the region has driven the demand for high-performance protective glass solutions
- In November 2023, Vetrotech Saint-Gobain introduced an upgraded version of its Vetrogard bullet-resistant glass, specifically certified for the Asia-Pacific market. This 65mm-thick ballistic glass, tested to withstand AK-47 rifle rounds, is engineered for high-security applications, including banks and government buildings in India and Southeast Asia. The launch underscores Vetrotech’s commitment to region-specific ballistic solutions, ensuring enhanced safety and durability
