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Posted On - 23/07/2024
Saint-Gobain Glass has launched a shatterproof safety mirror called Miralite Easysafe. According to Saint-Gobain, it delivers enhanced safety performance in comparison to standard mirrors and does not require the application of safety film during processing thanks to an anti-shatter resin that retains 98% of splinters in the event of breakage. The anti-shatter resin is applied at Saint-Gobain’s factory during a single-step...
Posted On - 23/07/2024
The pioneering post-consumer glass recycling scheme developed by Morley Glass in conjunction with Saint-Gobain Glass is reported to have now saved enough energy to power over 1,000 average sized homes for a year. In the space of just three years, the G23 Award winning initiative has diverted more than 1,800 tonnes or 2,997 cubic metres of glass away from landfill...
Posted On - 16/07/2024
Padiham Glass has joined Saint-Gobain Glass’s pioneering closed loop glass recycling programme, Glass Forever. The sealed unit manufacturer, which is part of the Emplas Group, will return glass from old windows removed during window replacement projects plus any waste glass generated from its manufacturing process to be recycled back into the Saint-Gobain Glass cullet processing plant in Eggborough, East Yorkshire....
Posted On - 16/07/2024
Pilkington will scale its production of low carbon glass from 2027 under pioneering new plans with Grenian Hydrogen to produce green hydrogen at its Merseyside base. A new hydrogen plant at Pilkington UK’s Greengate Works site in St Helens will reportedly provide the manufacturer with up to seven tonnes of zero-emission hydrogen each day. According to Pilkington, this will enable...
Posted On - 16/07/2024
A glass manufacturer based in rural West Wales has invested in a smart laser cutting machine in a move to boost its production capacity and order book. As part of a plan to tackle its rising raw material costs, Pembrokeshire based Derw Glass made the decision to invest in the technology to enhance its productivity as it enters a new...
Posted On - 09/07/2024
Bohle’s managing director, Dave Broxton, says that there are positive signs for the rest of the year but urges that business should prepare to take advantages of the opportunities. Now we have a new government, does that mean a wand has been waved and we will see the brakes removed from the economy and we will all benefit from booming...
Posted On - 03/07/2024
Thermoseal Group has been acquired by Fenzi Group Spa (Fenzi), a Milan-based chemical company specialising in glass processing solutions, in a deal that marks a significant milestone for both companies, and promises to open up new opportunities for customers of both companies. Fenzi has agreed to buy a 100% shareholding in Thermoseal Group for an undisclosed amount, which includes manufacturing...
Posted On - 02/07/2024
Composite door manufacturer, Hallmark Doors & Panels, is now offering a choice of contemporary patterned glass designs from Saint-Gobain Glass. The seven patterned glasses will be available in the company’s range of composite, PVC-U and aluminium doors and panels. Hallmark Doors & Panels said: “Partnering with Saint-Gobain Glass and adding its range of patterns to our offering will help us...
Posted On - 26/06/2024
Integral blind manufacturer, Morley Glass, says it is making ‘rapid progress’ on its plans for next year’s FIT Show as it seeks to repeat the success of previous events and introduce further new products to the market. The company is working closely with its exhibition design and build partner, White Rose Exhibitions, to ensure visitors to its FIT Show stand...
Posted On - 11/06/2024
Bohle’s managing director, Dave Broxton, says that even when the market is sluggish, a well-run business will flourish. I am writing this in the same week Rishi Sunak called the General Election for July 4. Given the short timescales involved, you could well be reading this as a new Prime Minister settles into Number 10. Like the majority of managing...
Posted On - 28/05/2024
Thermoseal Group customer, Lutley Windows, is revolutionising energy efficiency in social housing. We talk to them to find out more. West Midlands-based Lutley Windows was established a decade ago, and produces between 160-200 windows per week, for several local housing associations. Certified to PAS2030, it is accredited with Trustmark as a member of the decarbonisation fund. “We always wanted to...
Posted On - 28/05/2024
In a saturated market, the importance of dealing with a supplier who invests in their own quality R&D cannot be understated, says Bohle senior vice president of development and engineering, Daniel Büchner. Bohle has undergone a transformation in recent years; from being known predominately as a distributor of glass hardware, a €5 million investment has diversified Bohle into a manufacturer...
Posted On - 28/05/2024
AGC Glass Europe says it is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, but in the meantime, the Group has set itself an interim milestone of reducing its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 30% by 2030, compared to 2019. To meet these goals, AGC has been accelerating initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of its production processes and has released...
Posted On - 21/05/2024
TuffX has become an official member of Made in Britain, joining hundreds of other British manufacturers in being eligible to display the distinctive ‘Made in Britain’ quality mark of assurance on its goods and marketing. ‘Made In Britain’ is the official trademark for British manufacturing, signifying that products are manufactured in Britain and to the highest standards. The mark is...
Posted On - 21/05/2024
Proving your sustainability credentials has become key in the commercial sector, Glass Express Midlands has announced, and a failure to do so can see you losing out on lucrative contracts. “Being able to prove that you are actively reducing your carbon footprint has become a key process when being awarded major contracts,” said Glass Express Midlands’ managing director, Arun Photay....
Posted On - 14/05/2024
Sternfenster has installed a new Forel high-speed automatic glass line, promising increased output, greater accuracy. The fabricator adds that the new line will future-proof it for an expected increase in demand for triple glazing. “It’s a very clever piece of machinery,” said Einars Kalva, glass production manager. “It constantly monitors the glass production, and it will tell you immediately if...
Posted On - 23/04/2024
Fire resistant glass and glazing specialist, Promat UK, has supported the team behind the creation of a new, fully-accredited fire testing laboratory in North Yorkshire. Attain RTC’s new 40,000ft2 facility at Church Fenton near Leeds provides additional fire testing capacity for the construction sector, offering a wide range of research, testing and certification services. In addition to fire resistance testing,...
Posted On - 23/04/2024
Forel Spa, one of the world’s leading glass machinery manufacturers, has long prided itself in presenting its latest technology at trade fairs across the globe. In 2023, the company attended its home fair, Vitrum, with its largest stand to date. The stand was a showcase for Forel’s latest technology, from glass processing to high-speed sealed unit lines. And the glass...
Posted On - 23/04/2024
Edgetech has released ‘overwhelmingly positive’ feedback in its latest customer survey. 100% of respondents received their orders on time and in full and over 60% indicated they use Edgetech products for 90-100% of their IGU units. Customers also praised Edgetech's communication, with over 60% expressing satisfaction with the frequency of customer visits, and 100% reporting that their technical inquiries were...
Posted On - 16/04/2024
An experimental glass-making facility in St Helens, Merseyside is set to pave the way for significant emission reductions in glass manufacturing with support from Siemens technology. The £54 million R&D project – funded by a combination of government support and its membership businesses – will model and develop an optimised approach for ‘boosting’ glass furnaces with electrical heating. Industry body...
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