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Posted On - 02/09/2025
Thermoseal Group says that it manufactured 60% more Thermoflex in July compared to June, reflecting a growing demand for the company’s UK-manufactured warm-edge solutions, in both domestic and international installations. It comes as the industry is under pressure to deliver IGUs that meet stricter energy efficiency standards, driving demand for warm-edge technologies that enhance thermal performance and meet sustainability targets....
Posted On - 02/09/2025
Morley Glass has revealed that its post-consumer IGU recycling scheme has now saved the need for around 4,000 tonnes of virgin sand in new glass manufacturing, and cut the CO2 emissions resulting from the process by over 1,800 tonnes. The success of the pioneering, post-consumer IGU recycling scheme launched by Uni-Blinds integral blinds manufacturer Morley Glass in 2021, now means...
Posted On - 02/09/2025
Glass Express Midlands has upgraded its manufacturing operations with the installation of a new CMS Aura arrisser, supplied and installed by machinery specialist, Lamberts. The £350,000 investment is part of the company’s strategy to improve efficiency and sustainability across its Oldbury site. The CMS Aura reportedly consumes 73% less energy than the machine it replaces, while also delivering enhanced edge...
Posted On - 27/08/2025
A new residential development in Watford bringing forward 278 homes, is setting a benchmark for sustainable construction in the UK, reportedly becoming the first project in the UK to install Pilkington Mirai, the lowest carbon alternative to Pilkington UK’s standard glass. Pilkington provided Pilkington Mirai Suncool 70/35 for the 1 Sydney Road scheme, developed by Signia. The project, which includes residential apartments along with amenity...
Posted On - 20/08/2025
Since joining RegaLead’s sales team in March, industry veteran Matthew Yates says he ‘has hit the ground running’ – bringing nearly four decades of fenestration experience and already making a strong impact with customers and colleagues. Covering the South of England, Matthew’s role is focused on supporting existing customers and building new relationships across the region. His appointment came as...
Posted On - 20/08/2025
Bohle has launched a standalone black Alva fitting, as well as an Alva with back check. The black colourway of the Alva self-closing patch fitting, which was previously only included in the PT20 and PT24 sets, has now been released as a single product. “At Bohle, we know that margins are tight for installers,” explained Paul Miller, national sales manager...
Posted On - 12/08/2025
Edgetech has revealed that it has played a major part in the thin triple solution that is set to revolutionise triple glazing. Edgetech partnered with machinery manufacturer Forel to deliver the step forward in energy-efficient glazing: a fully automated production line for thin triples – ultra-thin, triple-glazed insulating glass units that offer the performance of conventional triple glazed units without...
Posted On - 30/07/2025
As the commercial construction sector becomes increasingly complex and sustainability-led, Glass Express Midlands says it is proving that adaptability, technical expertise and responsible manufacturing can coexist at scale. From office blocks to schools, retail developments to high-rise apartments, the needs of commercial glazing have never been more diverse. It’s a challenge that technical manager, Kirsty Fortnam, and her team are...
Posted On - 30/07/2025
When glazing specialist, Abelglass, faced growing challenges with space and outdated glass storage systems, the company turned to Flat Glass Solutions for a smarter, more efficient solution. The result has been a dramatic improvement in workshop organisation and productivity. Flat Glass Solutions, the exclusive UK and Ireland dealer for Hakon storage systems, provided Abelglass with a tailored manual racking system...
Posted On - 23/07/2025
You are an experienced glass producer – you know what you’re doing, but you have a feeling that you could be keeping a tighter control on the quality of glass being delivered. Here are five signs that indicate you may need to improve your production processes: You’ve lost an important customer to your competitors, or you haven’t gained any new...
Posted On - 23/07/2025
Bohle’s managing director, Dave Broxton, offers his ideas on how installers can utilise downtime to differentiate themselves from the competition. Running a business in this industry has never been easy – but right now, it feels harder than ever. Costs are up, work is down, and everyone I speak to is feeling the pressure. Good, experienced companies are being squeezed....
Posted On - 16/07/2025
As economic and regulatory pressures mount, managing director of Glass Express Midlands, Arun Photay, calls for deeper collaboration across the glass, glazing and construction sectors – and a more constructive dialogue with government. We are at a pivotal moment in the built environment. In the wake of Grenfell, the UK has rightly introduced stronger safety legislation – including the Building...
Posted On - 16/07/2025
Bohle has expanded its hardware portfolio with a new range of premium drop-down door seals – combining high acoustic performance, refined aesthetics, and installer-friendly features. Available in aluminium, black anodised, and raw mill finishes, the range has been developed to meet the needs of installers working with modern interior glass systems. Designed for internal glass doors in commercial and residential...
Posted On - 09/07/2025
South West based Union Glass has announced the acquisition of Armada Glass, a specialist in bespoke interior glasswork. The acquisition is said to mark a significant step in Union Glass’s growth strategy. The move follows Union Glass’s £1.2 million investment in a new, purpose-built headquarters and factory, as well as the launch of its steel fabrication division in 2023. With...
Posted On - 09/07/2025
Glass Express Midlands managing director, Arun Photay, shares his perspective on why a people-first approach remains essential – even as technology continues to reshape the sector. As a business owner navigating a fast-changing industry, I often find myself reflecting on how far technology has brought us – and how much further it could take us. At Glass Express Midlands, we've...
Posted On - 09/07/2025
Bohle has launched a new battery-powered Veribor suction lifter, one that is designed to make the lifting of glass panels up to 120kg safer, while saving time and improving profitability. Operatives who already own the BO601 and BO601G Veribor suction lifters can retrofit the battery element to their existing stock – saving money and reducing waste. To do this, the...
Posted On - 09/07/2025
Coventry-based Blinds in Glass Group has switched on its £75,000 brand new standard toughened glass IGU production facility, reportedly manufacturing 103 units in its first week. This investment has allowed BiGG to add to its existing range of products which includes integral blinds, glass roofs and composite doors. BiGG managing director, Ian Woolley, says he is focusing purely on producing...
Posted On - 02/07/2025
Tony Palmer, head of sales at Edgetech, explores how automation can create new career paths in IGU manufacturing and make a big dent in the skills shortage. We often discuss automation purely in terms of production metrics, such as speed, accuracy, and output. Of course, these are vital considerations, particularly in today’s challenging economic environment for the glass and glazing...
Posted On - 01/07/2025
Morley Glass has introduced six new colours for its exclusive ScreenLine SL16 slim integral blind system. According to Morley Glass, the SL16 is becoming an increasingly popular product in its Uni-Blinds range of bespoke integral blinds, which are all manufactured using world-class ScreenLine systems, given its suitability for retrofit projects. This is primarily due to its Venetian blind slats being...
Posted On - 01/07/2025
As homeowners turn to their gardens to increase living space, Bohle says that its FloorTrack sliding door system is giving installers the tools to blur the boundaries between inside and out. We talk to national sales manager, Paul Miller, to find out more. Transforming back gardens into a ‘fifth room’ for entertaining and relaxing has built steadily since the pandemic,...