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February 28, 2012
Unicel louvers-within-glass solution achieves LEED® Gold Certification
for new educational facility
Vision Control® helps ensure thermal performance for Morgan State’s new Center
for the Built Environment and Infrastructure Studies.
Unicel Architectural, the leading manufacturer of vision and daylight control solutions,
today announced the completion of a project that incorporates its Vision Control® insulating glass units (IGUs) with integrated cord-free
louvers into Morgan State University’s new Center for the Built Environment and Infrastructure Studies (CBEIS) - a 126,000 square foot
shared facility for academic, engineering and design programs.
January 24, 2012
USGlass Magazine readers pick Vision Control® louvers within Pilkington Pyrostop® glass from Unicel and TGP as 2011 “Product of the Year”
Unicel Architectural and Technical Glass Products (TGP) are pleased to be the recipients of USGlass Magazine’s 2011 “Product of the Year” award for Protective Glazing for their joint privacy and fire-safety glazing solution.
Unicel’s patented Vision Control® louvers-in-glass are combined with Pilkington Pyrostop® fire-rated glazing from TGP to create the first
such product assembly to achieve Underwriters Laboratories (UL) fire protection classification.
January 11, 2012
Unicel CEO to present on Green Building Developments at the MiaGreen 2012 Expo & Conference
Unicel Architectural, the leading manufacturer of vision and daylight control solutions, announced today that its CEO, Jean-François Couturier, will be presenting at the MiaGreen 2012 Expo & Conference in Miami, Florida, as part of the “Front-Edge Green Building Developments” session. The MiaGreen Expo & Conference is the only event in the United States providing access to the growing green, renewable and sustainable markets for all the Americas.
November 23, 2011
Unicel features newest products at Contech Building Event in Montreal
Sets standard of excellence for glass-encased privacy and shading solutions
Unicel Architectural, the leading manufacturer of vision and daylight control solutions, will be showcasing the newest versions of its glass-encased louvers and blinds solutions at the Contech Building Event in Montreal, November 29, Palais des congrès, Booth #0739 F1 E.
- Read the Unicel features newest products at
Contech Building Event in Montreal (PDF) - Unicel présente de nouveaux produits à l’Événement Bâtiment
Contech de Montréal - Version française (PDF)
November 16, 2011
Unicel wins Architectural Products Product Innovation Award for patented louvers-within-glass solution blinds to its specialty glazing product line
Vision Control® honored as an innovation that leads healthcare design to new heights
Unicel Architectural, the leading manufacturer of vision and daylight control solutions,
today announced that it has received an Architectural Products Product Innovation Award (PIA) with a Special Healthcare Citation
for its patented Vision Control® cord-free louvers-within-glass solution. The Architectural Products magazine 2011 PIA competition
recognizes outstanding products and product applications within the built environment.
September 28, 2011
State-of-the-art veterinary facility uses Vision Control® louvers-within-glass
Helps promote recovery-friendly environment
Unicel Architectural, the leading manufacturer of vision and daylight control solutions, announced the completion of a project that includes the installation of its Vision Control® insulated glass units (IGU) with integrated cord-free louvers in the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s new $72 million companion animal medical center.
- Read the Unicel State-of-the-art veterinary facility uses
Vision Control® louvers-within-glass (PDF)
June 7, 2011
Helsinki children’s hospital controls privacy and light with Unicel
specialty glazing
Vision Control® louvers-within-glass ensure adjustable privacy and optimal
hygiene in HUS Lastenklinikka ICU
Unicel Architectural, the leading manufacturer of vision and daylight control solutions,
announced today the completion of a project that incorporates its Vision Control® glass-encased louvers into the intensive care unit
(ICU) of the HUS Lastenklinikka (children’s hospital) in Helsinki, Finland.
March 29, 2011
Unicel Architectural adds new ViuLite™ glass-encased Venetian blinds to its specialty glazing product line
Unicel Architectural, the leading manufacturer of vision and daylight control solutions, announced today its new ViuLite™ product line that encapsulates Venetian blinds within glass – also known as integrated blinds – for a maintenance-free privacy solution. Unicel is a licensed manufacturer of Pellini ScreenLine® products in North America, and the exclusive distributor for these in Canada. The new ViuLite product combines Unicel’s specialty glazing expertise with Pellini’s ScreenLine market and technology leadership for integrated blinds.
February 22, 2011
Unicel Architectural presents AIA Continuing Education Course on strategies for daylighting design to improve energy efficiency
Unicel Architectural, the leading manufacturer of vision and daylight control solutions, announced today the availability of its new American Institute of Architects (AIA) registered course: “Daylight and Energy: Designing With Insulating Glass Units (IGUs) With Integrated Cord-Free Louvers”.
December 7, 2010
Unicel Architectural wins top honors from Interactive Media Awards™ for architect-focused website
Unicel Architectural, the leading manufacturer of aluminum and glass solutions, announced today that it has been awarded Outstanding Achievement in Website Development by the New York-based Interactive Media Awards™ (IMA) for its website dedicated to providing architects with information on vision and daylight control solutions.
November 30, 2010
Unicel combines Vision Control® with Pilkington Pyrostop® glass from TGP for superior, UL fire-rated privacy solution
Unicel Architectural and Technical Glass Products (TGP) announced today the availability of Unicel’s patented Vision Control® louvers-in-glass combined with Pilkington Pyrostop® glazing from TGP - the first such product assembly to achieve Underwriters Laboratories (UL) fire protection classification. Vision Control® insulating glass units now incorporate glazing with fire-ratings of 45, 60 and 90 minutes.
September 28, 2010
Unicel Architectural announces exclusive agreement with METRA to provide solar shading systems to North American markets
Unicel Architectural, the leading manufacturer of aluminum and glass solutions, announced today an exclusive licensing agreement with METRA Systems that encompasses the marketing and distribution of the METRA solar shading systems and motorized louvers in North America. METRA Systems, a division of METRA in Italy, provides aluminum products and solutions to improve architectural sustainability, performance and aesthetics.
August 10, 2010
Unicel announces Universal Door Trim Kit for new Vision Control® Mini product
The Universal Door Trim Kit is designed to adapt to any 1 ¾” thick sliding doors. Made of extruded aluminum, it allows the Vision Control® Mini to be installed into any sliding door structure with maximum ease and minimal effort. The Universal Door Trim Kit is furnished fabricated, pre-slotted or pre-drilled to accommodate Vision Control® Mini operators.
April 27, 2010
Unicel launches Vision Control® Mini -- Unicel's NEW, thinner louvered glazing solution for door applications
Perfectly suited for healthcare environments, Vision Control® Mini is a patented, hermetically sealed glass unit with operable louvers that can be customized for virtually any interior door application. Its advanced technology eliminates strings, ensures alignment and requires no maintenance.
