Brazil World Cup Stadium Arena Corinthians Selects AGC as Glass Components Supplier

Arena Corinthians has selected AGC, prostate a world-leading supplier of glass, anesthetist chemicals, for sale ceramics and other high-tech materials, as their sole-source supplier of all glass components for the Fifa World Cup stadium. 

The glass-studded stadium is set to host the opening match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.

AGC was selected as an official supplier of the stadium upon favorable evaluation of Planibel Clearvision, a specialty float glass that provides exceptional clarity through minimal impurities. Low iron content allows objects to be viewed naturally in their original color and to maintain an optimal colour rendering when painted.

“We selected AGC’s Planibel Clearvision for its excellent transparency, quality and color stability, in addition to its reliable supply,” said Anibal Coutinho, chief architect of Arena Corinthians. “As the home stadium of the Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, Arena Corinthians needs to incorporate the team’s colors, which are black and white. Following several tests, we determined that Planibel Clearvision was the ideal glass material for this historic architectural project for its rendering of purely white colors.”

“Planibel Clearvision is the perfect choice for glass fittings at Arena Corinthians,” said Davide Cappellino, President of AGC Glass Brazil. “Planibel Clearvision’s wider architectural applications include interior partitions, building façades, shop fronts and museum displays, while industrial applications include lighting and solar cell covers, furniture and shower screens.”

Arena Corinthians is the 11th largest stadium in Brazil, with a seating capacity of 48,234. Newly constructed by Odebrecht and featuring an original, modern look, the stadium is scheduled to host six 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil matches, including the opening game.