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Edgetech managing director, Chris Alderson, explores the idea that a new wave of investment in innovation may be required to keep up with legislation. At Edgetech, sustainability has always been something we take extremely seriously. Long before environmental awareness went mainstream, Super Spacer was helping millions of buildings around Britain, Europe and the wider world become more energy efficient –...
ToughGlaze, a family-owned glass processing specialist that’s fast approaching 30 years in business, has come a long way since it first opened its doors in Kingsbury, North West London. Now, with a new, state-of-the-art 100,000ft2 facility in Bedfordshire, the company has its sights firmly set on becoming the UK’s leading glass processor. Glass Times editor, Luke Wood, talks to Bhavik...
Glass specialist Go Glass is using Artificial Intelligence to improve efficiencies and add value to the business. Glass Times editor, Luke Wood, talks to managing director, Tracy Saunders, to find out more. Established in 1978, Cambridge based Go Glass has a long and distinguished reputation as a supplier of high-quality bespoke glass products. From unique, etched glass door designs, to...
By Mike Butterick, Saint-Gobain Glass Homeowners are increasingly choosing the greener, more sustainable options when it comes to their homes in a drive to save money on their heating bills, as well as to save the planet. For example, in the first six months of 2022, Britain saw an 80% increase in new solar PV installations over the same period...
Based in Dundee, Scotland, Ravensby Glass specialises in the production of double and triple glazed units, interior glass and facades. With over 150 employees and 7,000m2 of production space, the company distributes its products throughout the UK, distinguishing itself for quality, service and customer care. Founded in 1986, the company is headed up by Hamish Ogilvie, CEO, and Nicholas Cunningham,...
Flat Glass Solutions has recently become the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for glass scanning technology specialist, Viproton. Here, Flat Glass Solutions MD, David Cahill, outlines five scenarios where glass processors can benefit from Viprotron solutions. You are an experienced glass producer – you know what you’re doing, but you have a feeling that you could be keeping a tighter...
Edgetech managing director, Chris Alderson, discusses the Future Homes Standard – which is less than two years away from coming into force – and asks whether the industry is ready for the changes it could potentially entail. UK glazing could be on the brink of one of the biggest changes in the history of its legislation. As an industry, we’ve...
Manufacturing over 100,000 IGUs a week and employing over 1,000 people at six sites across the UK, Glass Systems is the largest independent sealed unit manufacturer in the UK and has recently announced plans to build a brand new, state of the art factory in Port Talbot, Wales. Glass Times editor Luke Wood, speaks to Glass Systems MD, Khaled Elleboudy,...
Glass Times editor, Luke Wood, talks to Jody Hodgson, sales director at Firman Glass, who explains how a programme of continued investment is key to driving the business forward. Established in 1975 and specialising in the production of high quality toughened and laminated glass and specialist sealed units, Essex based Firman Glass is one of the UK’s leading independent glass...
Meeting the thermal requirements of the new Future Homes Standard will likely require the widespread use of triple glazing, which presents significant opportunities for sealed unit manufacturers, argues Thermoseal’s sales director Mark Hickox. To comply with the Future Homes Standard, due in 2025, windows and doors with a glazed area of more than 60% going into newbuild homes will need...
By Mike Butterick, marketing director, Saint-Gobain Glass. With the Future Homes Standard currently being debated and due to be introduced in just two years’ time, the industry needs to get ready for a step change. Here at Saint-Gobain Glass, we believe we have already innovated the products that will be required to meet the new standard and are putting them...
Phil Brown, European regulatory marketing manager at Pilkington UK, discusses the uplift to Part L building regulations for new and existing dwellings in England – and how it’s key that the industry has the right products available in preparation for tighter regulations. Last June, building regulations in England were updated to implement more rigorous requirements for energy conservation. The aim...
A year ago, Glass Times reported on the first installation of GS-MR’s IG-L robotic loading system at IGU manufacturer, Glass Systems. The innovative technology, which loads glass onto IGU lines by the edge, rather than with suction on the face of the glass, was heralded as a game changer for the industry – 12 months on, we re-visit Glass Systems...
With over 15 years of experience in the sector, Filtraglass designs and manufactures water filtration systems for use in the glass industry, exporting its systems to various countries on several continents. The company boasts an innovative and dynamic team, cutting-edge technology and personalised customer service. Water consumption savings The main goal of a water recycling system is to reduce water...
Edgetech managing director, Chris Alderson, asks if triple glazing might finally become the norm for UK fenestration in the decade ahead. Nine years ago, Edgetech hosted an event designed to answer one question: was triple glazing the future for the UK fenestration industry? In 2014, after much debate and nuanced discussion, the general feeling in the room appeared to be...
Demand for triple glazing is increasing right now, argues Cornwall Glass Manufacturing’s joint managing director Mark Norcliffe. “One volume housebuilder in the South West is installing triple glazed windows into all new starts from the summer,” Cornwall Glass Manufacturing’s joint managing director, Mark Norcliffe reveals. “So, we should expect an increase in demand by the end of Q3, beginning of...
The new Full Expensing (FE) scheme gives companies tax breaks for selected machinery investments. This short guide from Bohle gives you the basics. Jeremy Hunt unveiled new tax breaks to encourage businesses to invest in March’s budget. Called Full Expensing (FE), the scheme will allow firms to claim up to 100% of the cost of the selected investments including IT...
Glass Times editor Luke Wood, talks to Schneider Electric’s Gary Cafè, on how float glass manufacturers can transition away from fossil fuel powered furnaces. Luke Wood (LW): Can green electrical energy replace fossil fuel powered glass furnaces entirely? Gary Café (GC): Currently, smaller furnaces have the opportunity to become fully electrified, and we are witnessing projects emerge that can boost energy...
Guy Hubble, joint managing director at RegaLead, talks about the newest addition to the decorative door products range, helping to transform composite doors into industrial-style or Art-Deco ‘masterpieces’. In March, Tommy Trinder reported that of the last 4,500 aluminium doors that had been quoted through its Framepoint software, 19% had steel-look profiles. That’s a truly staggering figure and shows how...
Float, coated and laminated glass product ranges manufactured in Europe by Guardian Glass have attained Bronze level Cradle to Cradle re-certification. Jonathan Brunette, ESG & certification manager at Guardian, explains the advantages of using Cradle to Cradle certified products in buildings. In November 2022, three Guardian Glass product ranges – float, coated and laminated glass – were officially Cradle to...