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ScreenLine Wave, the latest addition to the Uni-Blinds integral blinds range from Morley Glass, represents a major innovation in shading and privacy technology because it provides an alternative Venetian or pleated blind styles for the first time. Developed over a 10-year R&D programme by ScreenLine systems manufacturer Pellini S.p.A., Wave is a motorised shading system equipped with an ultra-thin polyester...
Edgetech presented ‘thin triple’ technology at Vitrum 2025, the four-day exhibition held in Milan, as well as showcasing its latest product developments and highlighting its role in driving efficiency and innovation in IGU production. This year’s stand theme, ‘Efficiency has many dimensions,’ centred around the versatility and forward-looking capabilities of Edgetech’s Super Spacer range. Its thin triple glazing technologies are...
Saint-Gobain Glass has launched Cool-Lite Xtreme 51/23 and Cool-Lite Xtreme 51/23 II, the latest evolution in its solar control range. This high-performance, triple silver-coated glass is said to deliver outstanding selectivity, processing flexibility and a neutral aesthetic that aligns with modern architectural trends. Cool-Lite Xtreme 51/23 (annealed) and 51/23 II (to-be-tempered) provide the highest selectivity in the Xtreme portfolio, combining...
SafeGuard Glazing Supplies has invested in a Sparklike Laser Portable 2.2, to provide customers with ‘complete confidence’ in product performance, across the company’s entire IGU range. Simon Welsh, operations director at SafeGuard, said: “As demand in the glazing market has evolved, so too has the complexity of the products being manufactured. Increasing volumes of laminated units, triple glazing, thicker specifications,...
AGC Glass has expanded its offer of patterned glass products, with the Imagin patterned glass range now available in four distinct versions. In addition to clear and wired options, AGC now provides certain designs in mat and back-painted versions. The portfolio features 22 standard patterns, including more than 50 patterns upon request, as well as a wide range of sizes...
Glass balustrade and railing specialist, Q-railing, has unveiled the next generation of its award-winning Q-disc system – now boasting over twice the strength and torque capacity of its predecessor. Designed for faster installation, greater stability, and expanded glass options, the upgraded Q-disc is said to represent a major leap forward in balustrade technology. At the heart of the new system is a refined combination of inlay, disc,...
Mann McGowan, working in partnership with its sister company Pyroguard, has launched Pyroglaze Compression – a groundbreaking compressible intumescent glazing seal. The new seal is now being recommended as part of Pyroguard’s fire-rated glazing solutions. Pyroglaze Compression (Pyroglaze C) is a clean, quick and easy-to-install dry glazing, fire-rated seal, Certifire approved to CF 5818. Designed for use in glazed apertures, the...
As ESG performance becomes a defining factor in specification and tendering, Glass Express Midlands’ partnership with Guardian Glass is said to be leading the way in responsible supply. Demonstrating environmental responsibility is fast becoming a prerequisite for success for commercial projects, with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) credentials and sustainable supply chains increasingly influencing tender outcomes. For Glass Express Midlands,...
Saint-Gobain Glass has been shortlisted in two categories of the prestigious G25 Awards, recognising its industry-leading commitment to sustainability and circularity in flat glass manufacturing and recovery. The company’s flagship Glass Forever programme is celebrating a landmark achievement of recovering one million tonnes of end-of-life flat glass and is a finalist for Sustainability Initiative of the Year. The programme ensures that pre-...
Bohle’s managing director, Dave Broxton, discusses why investing in the next generation of installers is essential to closing the industry’s skills gap and securing the future of the trade. There’s a worrying statistic doing the rounds: Screwfix’s 2025 Voice of the Trade report found that one in four tradespeople plan to retire in the next five years. That’s a quarter...
Pyroguard has developed a thinner, lighter glass specifically for balustrades that achieves A2 fire-rated performance and contains less encapsulated CO2. In partnership with Q-railing, a specialist in balustrade systems, the product has been successfully tested and is said to be the first approved balustrade system of its kind to reach the market. The new Pyroguard Balustrades Evo range has been...
Glass Express Midlands has been shortlisted for two accolades at the 2025 G-Awards; for the second year running, it is a finalist in the Glass Company of the Year category, while its technical manager, Kirsty Fortnam, has been nominated for the Unsung Hero Award which recognises her outstanding community involvement. “These nominations reflect our team’s dedication to industry excellence and...
Slim Uni-Blinds integral blinds designed to fit within the 16mm cavity of a double or triple glazed unit are available in more colours than ever after the introduction of six new colours by Morley Glass, including black and agate grey. The ScreenLine SL16 Venetian integral blind system, which is exclusively available in the UK from Morley Glass, differs from standard...
According to Topline Glass in Somerset, delivery reliability is now one of the biggest issues facing glass buyers – and the company has highlighted how its unique approach is setting new standards for customer service in the sector. As reports grow of fabricators and installers struggling with inconsistent drop-offs and driver shortages, Topline has doubled down on the three elements...
Swisspacer has launched Ultimate Nyxé, a new variant of its premium spacer bar Swisspacer Ultimate that features a striking, all-black design while incorporating 33% recycled content. “With Swisspacer Ultimate Nyxé, we demonstrate how functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability can be combined in a single component,” said Matthias Bach, CEO. “At the same time, this new product joins the portfolio of Saint-Gobain’s...
Saint-Gobain Glass has been shortlisted in two categories of the prestigious G25 Awards, recognising its industry-leading commitment to sustainability and circularity in flat glass manufacturing and recovery. The company’s flagship Glass Forever programme is celebrating a landmark achievement of recovering one million tonnes of end-of-life flat glass and is a finalist for Sustainability Initiative of the Year. The programme ensures that pre-...
Pilkington Technology Management (NSG Group) has signed an agreement with Ukrainian company NovaSklo to provide engineering support for the construction of a float glass production line in the Kyiv region. The NSG Group engineers will provide technical expertise upon request of the project team at all stages of design, construction, and launch of the NovaSklo float glass plant. The company...
Diamon-Fusion International (DFI), a global leader in protective glass coatings and restoration solutions, has entered a supply partnership with Independent Glass (IG) – one of the UK’s largest glass manufacturers – through DFI’s UK distributor, Advanced Processing Machinery, led by Richard Gerrard. The agreement expands DFI’s footprint across England and Scotland, bringing Diamon-Fusion nano-coating technology to IG’s broad customer base....
Guardian Glass has launched Claria, a generative AI-powered assistant that helps customers navigate the technical aspects of glass and product selection. Available now on the Guardian Glass website, the Claria assistant combines decades of manufacturing expertise and product knowledge in a single AI-powered assistant. Customers can access extensive information, receive tailored recommendations, and find answers on everything from glass performance...
2025 has marked a landmark year for Twinseal, as the IGU manufacturer celebrates a series of impressive milestones – including 50 years since it was founded by Allan Cowen and 20 years since its partnership with Edgetech. Now a third-generation family business, Twinseal continues to be led by Allan’s son Billy, and Billy’s eldest son Lee, who joined the company...