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For a business that’s only just celebrated its first year, Exmoor Glass & Glazing has made remarkable progress – securing major contracts with the National Trust, Butlins, Bourne Leisure, Beacon Education Trust, and local councils. The family-run glazing specialist has quickly built a reputation for quality workmanship and reliability, something owner Ashley Jackson says has been made possible through his...
A long-term partnership with Edgetech has helped fuel 37 years of growth for leading IGU manufacturer Cleartherm Glass Sealed Units, proving that having the right supplier isn’t just important – it’s essential. For Leicester-based IGU manufacturer Cleartherm, success has never been just about the product, it’s about the people, the partnerships, and the power of choosing the right supplier. With...
Following the UK’s hottest summer on record, Paul Higgins, commercial director at TuffX, explains why glazing plays a crucial role in tackling residential overheating and explores the innovative solutions available. With UK temperatures frequently reaching heatwave criteria on four separate occasions during summer 2025, many households will have felt the effects of the warm weather while staying indoors. As glazing...
Thermoseal Group’s sales director, Mark Hickox, explains why the Thermobar Interbar system is a smart choice for delivering heritage-style glazing with cutting-edge energy efficiency. In today’s market, I see more customers asking: how can we maintain the traditional appearance of divided panes without compromising thermal performance? That’s where our Thermobar Interbar system comes in. It’s designed to simulate the look of multiple...
Jenni Young, sector market manager, Saint-Gobain Glass UK, explains Why the right glass is essential for a comfortable home. As the UK experiences a new era of warmer summers, the conversation around how we build and renovate our homes is changing. Homeowners are increasingly prioritising large glazed areas, from stunning bi-fold doors that merge indoor and outdoor spaces, to light-filled...
Regency Glass, in collaboration with one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramics, and materials science, will launch its next-generation triple-glazed unit, Regency Triple featuring Corning Enlighten Glass in early 2026. Redefining triple glazing Regency Triple brings an innovation never before seen in the UK: a 0.5mm piece of Corning Enlighten Glass at the heart of the ultra-thin glass...
Pearl Court, an iconic Art Deco building in the heart of Eastbourne, has stood as a landmark since it was built in the 1930s. Originally constructed to house employees of Pearl Assurance in ‘apartment mansions’, the building features grand architectural details, including expansive bay windows that give the building its unique character. Over the decades, time and the elements had...
Phil Brown, European regulatory marketing manager at Pilkington UK, explores how the latest updates to the UK’s building regulations are reshaping glazing specification, and why getting the balance right between solar control and thermal performance has never been more important. For much of the last century, glazing was seen as a balancing act: having a generous amount of glass in...
Chris Davis, from H.B. Fuller Kömmerling, discusses the balancing act between reduced operational carbon that comes with high performance, energy efficient IGUs, versus the increase in embodied carbon from additional glass, coatings and processing. The construction sector is undergoing a seismic shift in how it understands and manages carbon. In just a few years, the industry has not only recognised...
Automation and a partnership with Edgetech that has delivered lasting value has been the catalyst for success for Twinseal. In 2025, Twinseal is marking a series of major milestones. Celebrating its 50th year in business, 40 years of IGU manufacturing, and 25 years of producing its own toughened glass, the company is also marking another crucial anniversary – 20 years...
Modern, minimalist shower designs are in high demand, but achieving the clean lines homeowners expect can be challenging for installers and fabricators. Reliable systems that combine precision, flexibility and durability are essential, according to MD of CR Laurence, Simon Boocock. Sleek, frameless designs are increasingly popular in contemporary bathrooms. Homeowners appreciate the minimalist appearance, yet producing and fitting them can...
Is triple glazing the only way to achieve sub 1.0 U values? Blinds In Glass Group’s new ThermINcoat membrane brings triple glazed energy efficiency to double glazed units. Blinds in Glass Group has obtained the exclusive rights to distribute ThermINcoat – an advanced, patented nanothermal membrane that can be applied to double glazed units to achieve U-values that fall below...
Unilam Machinery is known as an industry stalwart, offering innovative and intelligent solutions for glass production. Perhaps best known over the years for the Cooltemper range of toughening plants, the last 14 years has seen the company further evolve its product offer to include sealed unit lines and EVA / PVB laminating systems with remarkable success. Unilam has developed IGIS...
G24 Glass Company of the Year, ToughGlaze, launched its next generation TG FR fire rated laminate glass at the start of 2025. Glass Times editor, Luke Wood, catches up with managing director, Bhavik Varsani, who explains more about how TG FR can transform fire rated glazing projects and how it is now officially certified for even more systems, including the...
Ultra-thin triple glazing is moving from niche to mainstream, driven by tougher U-value targets and carbon reduction goals. Thermoseal Group is ready to meet this demand with the expertise, flexibility and responsive spacer technology. Traditionally, triple glazing in the UK has been based on 28mm units, constructed using 3 x 4mm glass layers, or 2 x 4mm and a 6.8mm laminate....
Richard John, Technoform sales manager UK & Ireland, explains how the warm edge spacer bar specialist can help IGU manufacturers who are under pressure to meet regulatory standards in building design life, safety, efficiency and sustainability. The glazing industry across the UK and Ireland is facing a perfect storm of regulatory demands, from the Building Safety Act and Future Homes...
By Jenni Young, sector market manager, Saint-Gobain Glass UK. The risk of overheating in modern homes has become a growing concern. With larger glazing areas now more popular than ever – especially with bi-fold and sliding doors, and glazed extensions – installers and fabricators need to consider not just how much glass is used, but what type. Too often, glass...
Regency Glass, in collaboration with Corning Incorporated, one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramics, and materials science, will soon launch its highly anticipated, next-generation triple-glazed unit: Regency Triple featuring Corning Enlighten Glass. This revolutionary product is set to launch in Q1 2026, and today marks the first time its name is shared publicly, exclusively in Glass Times magazine. At...
Neil Syder, managing director at Pilkington UK, shares how the company is leveraging to forge a more sustainable future for glass manufacturing – with a new rolled glass line at the heart of the transformation. Sustainable innovation rarely arises in isolation, it’s typically nurtured by a strong sense of identity and informed by decades of technical experience. At Pilkington UK,...
Ian Short, managing director of Uni-Blinds integral blinds manufacturer Morley Glass, explains why the current ‘improve, don’t move’ homeowner focus has created market opportunities for slim integral blinds. More homeowners are looking to improve rather than move at the moment. According to a survey commissioned by Compare the Market in April, over half of homeowners (52%) said they are choosing...