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Kristian Chalmers, strategic commercial manager, reflects on the development of low carbon glass, Pilkington Mirai and its win for New Product of the Year at the G24 Awards. Innovation has been at the heart of Pilkington UK for many years, beginning with Sir Alastair Pilkington’s invention of the modern day float glass manufacturing process. Today, we’re continuing that legacy with Pilkington Mirai....
Paul Higgins, commercial director of glass manufacturer TuffX, says that with ‘the new normal’ of higher energy prices, embracing product innovation is key for installers to increase their profit margins through next generation glass technology such as Glow. Glow heated glass is a revolutionary product that transforms glass into a primary heat source. Unlike conventional glass, Glow incorporates an electrically...
Paul Higgins, commercial director of TuffX, explains how next generation Glow technology and Ambience glass create a unique and compelling sales opportunity in the conservatory sector. Finding a way to efficiently regulate temperatures in conservatories so that they can be enjoyed all year round has always been a challenge for the industry. And while modern technology means that the latest...
When it comes to fire safety glass, testing is an integral part of the industry. However, with complex specifications and changing customer demand, testing can go far beyond a glazing system’s fire performance. From impact resistance and anti-attack to real-world weathering and light transmission, here, Dr Vince Crook, technical development director from Pyroguard, explores some of the key tests that fire...
We talk to Cara Shepherd, branch manager at the Aberdeen branch of Glassolutions, who was nominated as a Rising Star at the 2024 G Awards. Glass Times: Cara, when did you start with Glassolutions, and how did your career progress to Branch Manager? Cara Shepherd: I joined Glassolutions in May 2005 as an Office Administrator. At that time, I was...
Commercial director of TuffX, Paul Higgins, explores why callbacks may be more of an issue than installation businesses think, and offers some suggestions on how to prevent them. Callbacks are a common problem in almost any trade and an expensive problem at that. By the time you consider the cost of labour involved, additional materials needed, the fall in productivity...
By Lee Glover, sustainability and Net Zero delivery manager at Saint-Gobain Glass. As the climate crisis continues to escalate, making homes more energy-efficient has become a top priority. Windows play a critical role in this transformation, and the glass used in those windows is at the forefront of improving energy efficiency and driving sustainability in the newbuild and retrofit markets....
Arne De Ceapog, specification manager at Pilkington UK, discusses how solar control glazing can create a brighter future for students and classrooms. There are many factors to consider when it comes to enhancing the quality of education. Reforming the curriculum, evolving teaching methodologies, and integrating technologies are often key tactics used by educators and policymakers for elevating student outcomes. These...
With the need for more energy efficient building materials increasing, low carbon glass is not only a viable solution now, but a necessary one according to Paul Higgins, commercial director of TuffX. The market for low carbon glass is increasing in importance and we need to sit up and take notice. It’s a fantastic tool for our armoury, both to...
By Richard John, UK & Ireland sales manager, Technoform. In today's rapidly evolving construction industry, window manufacturers face increasing pressure to deliver products that meet stringent energy efficiency, safety, and performance standards. As competition intensifies and regulations become more demanding, the need for precise and comprehensive data on glass products is paramount. The BF data sheet from Bundesverband Flachglas (BF),...
Maintaining profitability under pressure, starts with understanding your costs, says Brian Gold, managing director of Jotika Software. With uncertainty in the economy, some parts of the glass industry are experiencing a dip in demand. As your competitors respond by cutting prices, there is more pressure to reduce your prices and deepen discounts. But the big problem with price discounting is...
The last time Glasstec opened its doors was in 2022, so the exhibition is looking forward to be back – and at full strength – from 22-25 October 2024. Glass Times editor, Luke Wood, talks to Lars Wismer, director at Glasstec, about what visitors can expect. Glass Times (GT): Lars, briefly, what is so special about Glasstec and why should...
Firman Glass, one of the industry’s leading independent glass processors, has become the first UK based processor of Schott Pyran S fire safety glass. Glass Times editor, Luke Wood, talks to Firman Glass’ Jody Hodgson about the advantages of Pyran S and also discusses the introduction of another UK first, a laser coating deletion process that introduces a wealth of...
TuffX commercial director, Paul Higgins, looks at what we can expect from the green agenda in the second half of 2024 and what as an industry we should be doing about it now. At the time of writing, in the run up to the General Election, we are hearing a lot of new promises on how Net Zero will be...
Morley Glass has been the leading UK manufacturer of ScreenLine integral blinds for 20 years. Glass Times editor, Luke Wood, visits the Leeds based facility to learn more about how the company has continued to build on its success. Morley Glass has been making its Uni-Blinds integral blinds since 2004, after identifying a gap in the market for a high-quality...
As we use our homes more and more for entertaining, how can glass be used innovatively to create space and enhance our living areas? Simon Boocock, managing director at CRL Europe, looks at the creative potential of glass, the installation possibilities and how it can help redefine the way we gather and connect. Entertaining at home has emerged as a...
Bi-folds are great at maximising the light in your home even on the dullest day. But imagine if they could make it feel more like summer too? Well wonder no longer, as TuffX’s commercial director, Paul Higgins, explains how its new Glow electrically heated double-glazing can do just that. “Radiant heat is what makes sun feel warm on your skin,...
Certification is an integral part of the fire safety industry, ensuring that all products and systems meet the required regulations. But how is this test evidence created? Here, Dr Vince Crook, technical development director at Pyroguard, takes us ‘behind the scenes’ of a typical fire glass test. When talking about fire safety glass, the conversation can focus on the building...
The recent G23 Award win for the post-consumer glass recycling initiative developed by Morley Glass in conjunction with Saint-Gobain Glass is an important step in changing attitudes to the disposal of old IGUs, as Morley Glass MD, Ian Short, explains. Winning a 2023 G-Award for the post-consumer glass recycling scheme we have developed in conjunction with Saint-Gobain Glass, has sparked...
Scott Sinden, MD of leading independent glass processor ESG Group, collected the coveted title of Glass Company of the Year, at the G23 Awards in November. He said: “It’s great to gain this recognition of the work done by the entire team to build on our commercial success; reinvigorating not only our working practices, but our entire culture, since moving...
