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Glass, chemicals and ceramics manufacturer AGC has been selected to provide glass roofs for player and official benches at the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 to be held between 15-30 June.

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The roofs, which will be created by incorporating Dragontrail cover glass technology, will be used at all matches of the 16-game tournament, a prelude to the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Unlike conventional bench roofs which are made from plastic, the glass roofs will be made of three layers of Dragontrail, said to be a high-performance, flexible and highly scratch-resistant glass.

Resistant to deformation, discolouration and deterioration, the glass claims to remain clear and transparent over a long period of time and offers best-possible visual experience for spectators.

Manufactured in Japan, it is 11.5m long, 1.9m tall, 1m deep, and 6mm thick. The glass roof can accommodate 23 seats.