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Vacuum Glazing UK has announced a new 25-year manufacturer warranty for LandVac vacuum-insulated glazing (VIG) – reportedly the longest vacuum glazing warranty ever offered in the UK. LandVac VIG combines ultra-slim dimensions with exceptional thermal performance. Its centre-pane U-value is just 0.34 W/m²K, independently certified by ift Rosenheim, making it one of the highest-performing glazing products on the market. Unlike...
Regency Glass, an IGU manufacturer based in Leigh, Greater Manchester, since 1983, has announced a major expansion of its operations with the opening of two new units at Indurent Trident Business Park, Warrington. Regency Glass says the strategic move underlines its commitment to further innovation, sustainability, and continued industry advancement. The expansion includes unit T80, which will become Europe’s first...
Glass Express Midlands has announced its sponsorship of two local youth football teams as part of a wider commitment to supporting both its employees and the local community. The initiative, which provides funding for Cradley Under-10s West and Netherton Colts Under-9s team kits and resources, is said to directly benefit the families of Glass Express Midlands staff. Logistics manager, Sukhi...
Bohle, the manufacturer and supplier of glass products, including fittings for glass railings, sliding doors and showers, has launched its versatile glass point fixings in a stylish black finish, to align with contemporary home aesthetics. “Glass point fixings can be used both indoors and outdoors for a variety of applications,” explained Paul Miller, national sales manager at Bohle. “The new...
Low-carbon glass is expected to become a mainstream specification choice over the next five years, but concerns around its performance, cost and limited awareness are still preventing wider adoption today, according to new research from Pilkington. The study, conducted with 100 UK-based architects and specifiers, found that only 54% expect to frequently specify low-carbon glass within the next five years....
With new construction orders rising and two more interest cuts widely predicted this year, the third quarter of 2025 could mark a turning point for the glazing industry. But Cornwall Group is warning that for businesses caught unprepared, supply constraints and price volatility may dampen any gains. “We’re going to be entering into a different period in the next six...
RegaLead is celebrating a successful return to the FIT Show 2025. The company says that its showcase of decorative glass and engineered door components attracted widespread attention and praise from visitors across the glazing and fenestration sectors. With a theme of ‘real products in real applications’, the RegaLead stand is said to have offered a ‘dynamic and tangible’ experience for...
Diamon-Fusion International (DFI), a global leader in protective coating solutions for glass and silica-based surfaces, hosted an international Glass Industry Forum last month at the U.S. Embassy in London, in collaboration with the U.S. Commercial Service (DOC). The exclusive event convened key players from the UK glass industry, including leading processors, specifiers, facility management executives, and government procurement agencies, to...
The Morley Glass team is celebrating another successful presence at the FIT Show, reporting strong footfall on its stand throughout the three-day event. According to Morley Glass, the event provided the opportunity to engage with an increasing number of installers seeking to unlock the benefits of partnering with a company which is uniquely positioned to provide the widest possible range...
Flat Glass Solutions (FGS), the leading supplier of specialist machinery to the UK glass processing industry, has hailed this year’s FIT Show as a major success – using the three-day event at Birmingham’s NEC to connect with existing clients, engage new prospects, and showcase exciting developments within the business. The show also marked the official introduction of two key team...
Cornwall Group is celebrating a significant milestone in its longstanding relationship with Saint-Gobain Glass – a 25-year partnership that is said to have been defined by shared values of quality, innovation, and resilience in a changing market. As one of the UK’s leading independent glass processing groups, Cornwall Group has worked with Saint-Gobain since the late 1990s. “This isn’t just...
An innovative scheme developed to ensure more waste packaging can be reused, rather than recycled or sent to landfill, is on track to break its target of giving a second lease of life to more than 2,000 steel drums by the end of this year. The initiative was launched by Uni-Blinds manufacturer Morley Glass last year as part of its...
Glass Express Midlands is urging the government to recognise that rising business costs – fuelled by tax increases and surging energy prices - are undermining the very industries it needs to help deliver Net Zero. The company says it’s time for ministers to stop viewing manufacturers as easy targets for revenue and start seeing them as strategic partners in the...
Cornwall Group says it has taken a major step in reducing its carbon footprint with the installation of the first of three Glaston tempering furnaces. The first toughener has been installed at Birmingham-based Forward Glass, which was acquired by Cornwall Group in December 2023. It specialises in toughened and processed glass, supplying a wide range of customers across the trade...
Bohle’s national sales manager, Paul Miller, explains why Veribor has become a valued safety staple for glass handlers across the UK. According to the Health and Safety Executive’s latest figures, there were over 60,000 non-fatal injuries reported in the UK construction industry over the last two years, with a significant proportion linked to manual handling and equipment failure. When working...
Integral blinds manufacturer, Morley Glass, has finalised its line up and stand for the 2025 FIT Show by confirming a live musician is to perform at its Late Night Wednesday cocktail bar. The company is inviting visitors, customers, suppliers and industry associates who are attending on the Wednesday to its stand at J40 from 4pm to enjoy a wide choice...
Bohle says that the MasterTrack FT high-quality sliding door system is proving to be ‘an essential addition’ for installers looking to capitalise on the booming UK home improvement sector. With UK homeowners set to spend an estimated £50 billion on renovations in 2025, Bohle adds that demand for premium home upgrades continues to rise. MasterTrack FT is said to present...
Slimline ScreenLine integral blinds featuring 10mm Venetian slats, rather than the standard 12mm slats used in most systems, are now exclusively available in the UK from Uni-Blinds manufacturer Morley Glass. Known as the ScreenLine SL16 system, it has always proved popular with homeowners who are retrofitting integral blinds into older generation windows and doors designed to accommodate a 24mm IGU...
AGC has introduced Stratobel Mirox, a laminated safety mirror that enables mirrored wall cladding, partition walls and other interior applications that require a higher level of safety. Stratobel Mirox is available in two versions (Stratobel Mirox Mono and Stratobel Mirox Duo) to suit different applications. Stratobel Mirox Mono consists of one sheet of mirror laminated with one sheet of float...
The Morley Glass team has made an ‘egg-stra’ special effort to collect hundreds of Easter eggs for a campaign organised by Yorkshire Children’s Charity to ensure disadvantaged children do not miss out on an Easter chocolate treat. In addition to the personal Easter egg donations that staff at the integral blinds manufacturer have been making, the company has been encouraging...
