GROGLASS® has been named as a finalist and Ruban d’Honneur recipient in the 2015/16 European Business Awards. It was chosen from 678 National Champions by an esteemed panel of judges made up of European business and political leaders, academics and entrepreneurs. The company is one of 110 Ruban d’Honneur recipients chosen from across Europe.

Groglass® will now undertake a face-to-face interview with the judges in the hope it will be named as one of the overall winners of the Awards’ 11 categories at a Gala Ceremony in June, 2016.

The European Business Awards engaged with over 32,000 companies from 33 countries this year, a 33% increase from last year, and a record-breaking number for the competition now in its ninth year.

Adrian Tripp, CEO of the European Business Awards said: “To survive in this economic climate is hard enough, so to innovate, prosper and grow in the way this year’s Ruban D’Honneur recipients have is truly remarkable. Europe needs more companies like these. Well done Groglass®!”

Jean Stephens, CEO of RSM, the sixth largest global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms and the lead sponsor of the European Business Awards, said: “At RSM, we help middle market companies to operate in the increasingly complex and rapidly changing global business landscape. The Ruban d’Honneurs announced today are typical of those companies that our member firms work with on a daily basis, and so it is encouraging to see their growth and prosperity. We wish them well in the third and final round of judging and look forward to announcing the overall category winners at the Gala Event.”

Running alongside the independent judging part of the competition is a public vote, which will decide the ‘National Public Champions’ of the competition for each country for which Groglass® has submitted a video. To vote for Groglass® go to http://www.businessawardseurope.com/vote/detail-new/the-import-export-award/16185.
The winners of the public vote will be announced on 7th March.

The European Business Awards was created to celebrate and promote business success and support the development of a stronger and more successful business community throughout Europe.

For more information on the Awards, the Ruban d’Honneur winners by country and the public vote please visit www.businessawardseurope.com.

People go to specific restaurants either because the food is very good or because the atmosphere is pleasant. In brasserie Mangold you can find both – great chefs and their delicious creations and interior design, that attracts customers.

One of the solutions that helps interior design of Mangold to stand out, is the wall with vinyl records, which are framed with Artglass™ by Groglass®. The invisible glass ensures the truest image clarity as well as protects the artworks from damaging UV rays.

Artglass™ by Groglass® has become a trend – more and more designers choose our highest quality anti-reflective glass for their excellent interior and exterior design solutions.

Restaurant web page: http://mangold.hn

Photos: Mangold

WCAF Expo 2016 was a great success for Groglass® and gave us the opportunity to showcase our new products – Artglass UV 99™ and Preservation Clear 99™ which generated a great interest, because both of them are the highest performance products with 99% protection from harmful ultra violet rays and made to protect your treasured artworks!

These were three amazing days and we were glad to meet our friends, clients and cooperation partners. We hope you throughly enjoyed the expo and time in Las Vegas.

Thank you for visiting us at the WCAF Expo 2016 and we are looking forward to see you again next year!

The 95th anniversary of the de iure recognition of the Republic of Latvia, otherwise known as “Diplomats Day” was celebrated on 26 January.

Speaking to those gathered at a festive event in the Foreign Ministry on 25 January, Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs said that on the eve of the 95th anniversary of the de iure recognition of the Republic of Latvia, the Latvian Foreign Service is facing challenges similar to those encountered by the founders of our Foreign Service – Zigfrīds Anna Meierovics and the first Latvian diplomats.  Latvia’s membership of NATO and the EU seems self-evident, but still, Latvian diplomats must make all efforts in the future to strengthen Latvia’s connection with the Euro-Atlantic community, the Minister asserted.

During the event, an original document from the Latvian National Archives ­ a note on the recognition of Latvia de iure signed on 26 January 1921 by Aristide Briand, French Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, President of the meetings of the Supreme Council of Allied Powers from 22 to 26 January 1921 – was displayed in the lobby of the Foreign Ministry building, in the  highest quality anti-reflective Artglass™ by Groglass® showcase.

The “Minutes” of the 26 January 1921 meeting of the Supreme Council of Allied Powers were also displayed: the document is a record of the debate by representatives of the allied powers on the recognition of Latvia and Estonia de iure. This was made possible due to the cooperation of Sarmīte Danne, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Latvia in France, with the archives of the Foreign Ministry of France, from which the document was received. This was the first time ever that the document was displayed in Latvia.

Background information:
Latvia’s recognition de iure meant that the country became a subject of international law – Latvia could proceed with acceding to international conventions, signing multilateral agreements, and participating in international conferences as a full-fledged member, as well as organizing and participating in official consultations.

Groglass® team is honored to see the recognition of Latvia de iure displayed in Artglass™ by Groglass® showcase and to be a part of so important event.

Photos: the Foreign Ministry

Groglass® team is excited to announce that higher standard of conservation glass is born – we are launching Artglass UV 99™ and Preservation Clear 99™! Both of them are the highest performance products with 99% protection from harmful ultra violet rays and made to protect your treasured artworks!

Please visit the following links to get more information about the products:

Artglass UV 99™ – http://www.groglass.com/product/Artglass-UV-99

Preservation Clear 99™ – http://www.groglass.com/product/Preservation-Clear-99

We believe that we can make the world a better place through our good works.
Thinking back to our motto – SEE WHAT`S IMPORTANT – we cannot take for granted our ability to see the beauty of the world around us. Therefore, this Holiday Season we continue to support children with visual impairments from preschool “Liepiņa” in Liepāja.
This time children will receive different materials and equipment, what will improve their daily life and suport their recovery process.
Groglass® team is pleased to support children with visual impairments – to do some good work what is really important and that makes people happier.
Below you can see the lovely paintings from children.