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High-performing personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for anyone working with glass, and the wide range of PPE from CR Laurence offers that important last level of defence against common occupational hazards, the company has reported. The range includes everything from gloves to goggles, wrist guards, cutters aprons and safety glasses. There is also a range of gloves with various...
Victorian Sliders recently invested over £half-a-million in sealed unit production. With the acquisition of a £250,000 Lisec fully automated sealed unit line, the company has expanded its glass capacity in time for what it calls its busiest year. Group managing director Andy Jones said: “A lot of people don’t realise that Victorian Sliders isn’t really a fabricator – it’s a...
Vistamatic showed visitors to the recent Healthcare Estates Conference its new Clarity smart glass innovation, attracting interest from architects and specifiers. “The exhibition was the ideal platform to get direct feedback from healthcare professionals and architects about new product innovations that we are preparing to launch,” Mark Nash, Vistamatic’s managing director, said. “In particular, Vistamatic Clarity received lots of attention...
Clayton Glass has been listed as one of the 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain in 2019. Its Smartglass product has long been associated with quality and performance and now the recent acquisition of the Celsius Glass brand brings further product capability to customers, the company said. Celsius Elite achieves a U-value of 0.9W/m2K, while Smartglass Ultra 86 records a g-value...
CR Laurence (CRL) has updated its UK showroom to reflect its growing product range. Visitors to the showroom, which is located at the CRL UK headquarters on the Kingsway Business Park in Rochdale, can see the broad selection of glass and glazing systems and solutions available from the UK, with more than 12.5k items in stock. In response to market...
Morley Glass and Glazing is preparing for its second appearance as exhibitor when the FIT Show 2020 opens in May. The business is hoping to impress visitors to the show with a 110m² exhibition stand, more than double the size of its 42m² stand in 2019, which featured interactive tools to highlight the benefits of Uni-Blind sealed units with ScreenLine...
Glass processor and manufacturer Gx Glass has introduced its new printed glass visualiser. The tool allows interior designers and installers to visualise a range of pre-set ceramic printed glass designs in a range of applications including splashbacks, shower screens, and wall cladding. With more than 70 ceramic printed designs available in a variety of styles such as stone, texture, illustration...
Saint-Gobain Glass has launched a new video that promotes the success of the Planitherm Network featuring some of those who are already benefiting from the initiative. Saint-Gobain Glass has developed resources for Planitherm Network members to use to educate and inform homeowners about the difference the right type of glass can make to their homes. Four fabricators and installers share...
Specialist Glass Products has reported significant efficiency gains through investment in order processing and optimisation software from Clear Thinking Software. The glass processor and IGU manufacturer specialises in the manufacture of shaped glass and IGUs, expanding into its new 41,000ft2 extension to its pre-existing 30,000ft2 site last year as part of a major growth strategy. This has been supported through...
A comprehensive range of shower hardware products from CRL allows customers to create a bespoke shower area in practically any space, the company said. Combining minimalism with accessibility in the modern bathroom, sliding shower doors are the ideal solution when space is tight in compact situations. The Cambridge and Serenity sliding shower door systems from CRL are available in a...
Glasslines NZ recently returned to Jotika after experiencing a sustained period of growth. Jotika had previously installed itsGtrak Glass ERP software over four years ago. The initial implementation contributed to the increased efficiency of the business and enabled the opportunity for growth, the company said. Now,four years on,Glasslines NZ has expanded and has invested in new machinery and software technology...
AGC has launched two new solar control coatings: Stopray Ultra-70 on Clearvision and Stopray Titanium 34T. AGC solar control glazing products are high-tech glass products capable of meeting today’s growing energy and aesthetic requirements, the company said. Stopray products feature a coating that ensures optimal solar control in the summer while their exceptionally low Ug value prevents heat loss in...
ODL Europe has announced new technical enhancements to its Blink blinds integral blind range. “The new technical enhancements have raised the bar in integral blind design and functionality and gives our customers additional benefits when selling into the consumer,” Lee Summerfield, business development manager at ODL Europe, said. The updates include 40mm equal sightlines as standard on all units, the...
Pilkington UK has launched a new toughenable dual coated glass, with self-cleaning, solar control and thermal insulation properties to meet strong demand for multi-functional glazing solutions. Pilkington ActivSuncool Pro T, an extension to the Pilkington ActivSuncool range, introduces a new toughenable solution that can provide additional safety and mechanical strength performance to the glass. The new product helps glazing to...
Frame Fast has taken on more orders for decorative glazing following its glass factory expansion, which saw the Derby fabricator add another 10,000ft2 of factory space, tripling its manufacturing space. Nigel Leivers, director at Frame Fast, said: “We know that more and more homeowners are asking for an extra touch of personality to be added to their home. That’s why...
Guardian Glass has launched a digital version of its GlassTime handbook, a tool for architects, glass processors and cladders to learn about glass and how to build with it. As a glass technical manual and encyclopaedia, GlassTime is an online glass reference guide for the glass community. Previously only available in hard copy/printed format, the new digital version is interactive,...
Morley Glass and Glazing has reported 22% growth in turnover in the past 12 months. The £18 million company is reportedly the largest manufacturer of sealed units with ScreenLine integral blinds inside in the UK. Managing director Ian Short said: “We’ve been in business for 21 years and have a huge amount of expertise and experience in manufacturing Uni-Blind sealed...
Creating a protective envelope around buildings, the CRL Langle Al-Wall system is quick and simple to install, with a clever clip design fixing the individual glass panels and eradicating the need for complex glass cut-outs, the company has reported. Also suitable for commercial and domestic buildings, the CRL Langle Al-Wall system puts safety first while ensuring a quick, seamless installation....
Swisspacerhas launched the La Pensilina premium glass canopy which, alongside new fittings and systems for glass balustrades, will be available later this year. La Pensilina is a cantilever, load-bearing glass canopy system, which is designed for outdoor use and can be installed above entrance doors or sliding and folding patio doors. The design is stylish and minimalist, and the lack...
Pilkington UK has launched a new smartphone app that provides ideas and inspiration for building designers and architects. Pilkington Project References includes a searchable database of Pilkington glass products that users can browse to find solutions to their project requirements. A search function means users can find projects by location, type of building, benefit-led category, type of glass, or any...