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Take the guess work out of glass installation with the comprehensive range of glass detection tools from CRL. For a multifunctional approach, Glass Check Elite identifies laminated glass in a window and measures the thickness of the laminate’s inner layer. Its graphical display shows an illustration of the profile of the window, helping the user to understand the construction of...
Vetrotech Saint-Gobain showcased its advanced Lunax door system at the architect@work2020 exhibition in London recently. The Lunax system meets the growing architectural trend of combining building transparency with aesthetic design and high safety standards, the company said. Incorporating versatile Contraflam safety glass and just four discreet clamps, Lunax combines aesthetic appeal with on-trend transparency with heightened fire safety. The development...
Thermoseal Group now supplies IG components to 48 countries in five continents, it was revealed recently. The demand for more energy efficient insulated glass (IG) components has been growing worldwide with the global drive for more energy efficient buildings, the company said. This, coupled with the changing UK market, has contributed to a growth in demand for Thermoseal Group’s highest...
Kommerling UK will exhibit alongside its parent company, HB Fuller|Kömmerling at this year's Fensterbau exhibition. The company's focus is on its Kodiglaze and Kodispace ranges, which have been developed for use in structural glazing, insulating glass and facade systems. The range includes products able to bond a range of materials including PVCU, wood and aluminium frames. "As developers and building...
The Dual Aspect Group has opened three new distribution warehouses to service the composite door and aluminium markets. Specialising in decorative door glass and 316 stainless steel pull handles, Dual Aspect purchased its first warehouse in Ashford, Kent in November 2019 to offer an off the shelf service to its growing customer base. Dual Aspect’s managing director Jeremy Town said:...
Quickslide has partnered with local blinds supplier Morley Glass in a bid to further reduce lead times. “Our new relationship with Morley Glass began back in December to ensure that we were ready to hit the ground running with orders in January,” managing director Ben Weber said. “When it comes to integral blinds, our customers are increasingly requesting wider variation...
Ultraframe now offers the Celsius range of performance glass, in addition to its longstanding Conservaglass range. The glass specifications now available across the Celsius and Conservaglass ranges have been organised into four tiers, with information presented in a simple-to-understand table, making it fast and easy for Ultraframe customers to choose the right glass for their project at a glance, the...
Specialist Glass Products has been named as an approved partner to supply the Pilkington Suncool range of solar controlled glass products. Advances in coating technology now allow for extremely high-performing solar control and low emissivity glass products, revolutionising ‘green build’ initiatives and energy performance in modern and heritage buildings, the company said. The glass products maintain a steady temperature throughout...
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...