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AGC to Release WILD ATTOCHTM, External Installation Low-E Glass for Energy-Saving and Solar Control of Single-Story Retail Buildings
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External installation allows energy-saving renovation without disrupting store operations
Tokyo, May 19, 2014 - AGC (Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.; Head Office: Tokyo; President & CEO: Kazuhiko Ishimura) announces that it will release WILD ATTOCHTM, Low-E glass ideal for energy-saving renovation of single-story retail buildings, in the Japanese market. WILD ATTOCH is heat-insulating/ shielding Low-E glass with excellent energy-saving and solar radiation control performance. The special feature of this product is that the installation is done from outside of the building. By adding a layer of Low-E glass to the existing windowpane from outside, WILD ATTOCH will reduce annual air-conditioning use by 37.7%*1. Also, the external installation method enables retails shops to do energy-saving renovation without closing the store or removing the products displayed by the windows.
Product Features
Simple "External" installation
・External installation enables store renovation without disrupting business operations.
・No curing required inside the store
Excellent heat insulation/shielding performance
・Low-E glass alleviates summer heat and winter cold.
・Heat insulation prevents dew condensation in winter.
・37.7% reduction in annual air-conditioning use*1
Solar control, UV blocking, etc.
・Excellent solar control that eliminates the need for window shade
・UV blocking function protects products from sunburn and color fade-out.
・Large-sized glazing available
・No need to remove/dispose existing window glass
WILD ATTOCH is an outdoor version of AGC's ATTOCH™, which was released in October 2012. While "indoor installation" ATTOCH is suitable for energy-saving renovations of office buildings, WILD ATTOCH is the wildcard for renovations of single-story retail buildings.
By capturing various needs for energy-saving and living comfort, AGC will continue to develop and offer products and technologies that help create comfortable living spaces.
*1 The percentage was calculated based on the following conditions.
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