PITTSBURGH, August 28, 2025 – Vitro Architectural Glass is proud to share that its next generation VacuMax™ Vacuum Insulating Glass (VIG) has been honored by R&D Magazine as a recipient of a prestigious 2025 R&D 100 Award.

Celebrating 63 years of excellence, the R&D 100 Awards recognize groundbreaking advancements in science and technology. This year’s submissions showcased innovative contributions from across the globe.

The next generation of VacuMax™ VIG is manufactured exclusively with Solarban^® 70 solar-control, low-e glass by Vitro, providing a substantial 79% U-value improvement, and world-leading R-values of up to R20, rivaling the performance of traditional walls. VacuMax™ VIG delivers thermal insulation performance that is 3-5x better than conventional insulating glass and up to 20x better than monolithic glass.

The sleek, lightweight design of the VIG unit allows for seamless integration into traditional glazing systems, window frames and curtainwall applications, making VacuMax™ VIG an ideal solution for renovations and retrofits. Beyond its impressive thermal performance, recent advancements have enhanced its visual appeal by removing visible vacuum ports and subtly concealing "getters," resulting in a cleaner aesthetic.

Additional VacuMax™ VIG performance benefits include:

• Longer life compared to competitive VIG products
• Increased acoustic performance for dramatic noise reduction
• Generous window-to-wall ratios without sacrificing performance or occupant comfort

Visit vacumaxvig.com for more information.

For more information about other Vitro Architectural Glass products, tools and services, visit vitroglazings.com or call 1-855-VTRO-GLS (887-6457).

About Vitro Architectural Glass

Vitro Architectural Glass is the largest glass producer in the Western Hemisphere, manufacturing a range of industry-leading, energy-efficient, high-performance products such as Solarban^®, Sungate^® and Starphire Ultra-Clear^® glasses. Committed to continually raising the industry standard for sustainability, Vitro was the first U.S. glass manufacturer to have its complete collection of architectural glass products earn Cradle to Cradle Certified^® status and the first North American manufacturer to publish third-party verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for flat glass and processed glass products. Additionally, as of April 2024, all Vitro architectural glass products meet the Top 20% Low Embodied Carbon (LEC) material Global Warming Potential (GWP) threshold the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) established pursuant to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and related guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Vitro operates seven glass production facilities across North America, four residential glass fabrication plants in Canada and one of the world’s largest glass research and development facilities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, please visit VitroGlazings.com.

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Vitro Architectural Glass
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