Selective and Low-E Glass Means Energy Efficiency
One of the most important areas of development is low-emission and selective glass used in insulating glass units. Modern single-chamber units standardly combine float glass with a pane equipped with a low-emission or selective coating. This achieves high light transmittance while simultaneously reducing heat loss. A heat transfer coefficient of Ug = 1.0 W/m²K is also achieved by using noble gases, such as argon, in the inter-pane space.

For higher energy requirements, triple-chamber insulating glass units are used, consisting of three panes of glass, two of which have a low-emission or selective coating and spaces filled with noble gas. These solutions are used wherever improved thermal performance and reduced heating costs are essential.

The development of modern construction has brought with it new challenges in terms of thermal comfort. Extensive, often fully glazed facades provide excellent interior lighting, but also significantly increase the risk of overheating. The answer to this problem is selective solar control glass, which allows for the control of solar energy penetration into the building.

A key parameter in this regard is the solar factor (g), which determines the total share of solar energy penetrating the glass. Properly selected solar control glazing can reduce the total solar energy entering the interior by up to 70% compared to standard glass, effectively limiting room heat gain and reducing the energy demand for cooling and air conditioning.

A warm edge spacer is also a key element that improves performance, especially for windows and facades. The use of plastic or other “warm” materials instead of metals reduces thermal bridging around the glass edge and increases the insulation of the entire solution.

In the production of insulating glass units, MATPOL collaborates with numerous glassworks and material manufacturers, allowing for the flexible selection of solutions tailored to the specific investment requirements and design parameters.


Safety and Comfort – Protective and Sound-Absorbing Glass
Modern glass processing also involves the development of solutions that enhance user safety. Protective glass is designed to minimize the risk of injury in the event of damage to the glass and protect against external threats, such as attempted break-ins or impacts. At the same time, it maintains the aesthetics and lighting parameters typical of standard glazing.

Acoustic insulation is also an important aspect. In urban spaces, where traffic noise and ambient sounds are a significant problem, sound-absorbing glass can significantly improve the comfort of building occupants. In addition to its acoustic properties, it also provides increased thermal insulation and reduces UV radiation penetration.

Maintaining high quality and consistent performance requires precise control of production processes. MATPOL continually improves its production and strives to meet the requirements of European standards, which translates into the durability and reliability of its solutions.


Large Formats and Precision Processing
Contemporary architecture increasingly utilizes large format glass, which places high technological demands on the industry. Production scale must be matched by precision. With over 6,000 m² of production halls and dozens of modern machines from manufacturers such as Glaston, Forel, NorthGlass, Intermac, and Hegla, MATPOL processes over 3,000 m² of flat glass daily, maintaining high precision at every stage.

All processes are supported by a production management system that encompasses planning, execution, packaging, and shipping. A constant and accurate flow of information enables order control at every stage.


A Facade as a System
A modern façade is not a single pane of glass, but an integrated system of solutions. Thermal performance, solar control, safety, and aesthetics must be considered together. The proper selection of low-emissivity, solar control, and protective glass, complemented with appropriate spacers and decorative elements, determines the final characteristics of a building.

This approach requires not only technology but also experience and organizational resources. Over 30 years of market presence, extensive machinery, ongoing investments in development, and in-house logistics allow MATPOL to fulfill orders on a scale that meets the demands of modern construction.

Technology in glass processing today is not an add-on to the product. It is its foundation. It is this technology that determines glass becoming a component that shapes the energy efficiency, safety, and functionality of modern façades.