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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...
Distinction Doors has introduced two new obscure glass options, expanding the current obscure collection from four to six. DD-Minst and DD-Cont come as 24mm double glazed units with 6.8mm laminated glass and can be included as modifications to selected door styles across all Distinction ranges. Over recent months, a number of Distinction’s team reported an increase in customers requesting new,...
Vert projects has been undertaking a range of fire resistance tests on the Pyrostyle fully glazed fire doors and screens. Tests are being conducted to BS EN 1634-1, as the company has an eye on ultimately CE marking itsdoorsets, when a harmonised standard is agreed by the European Commission. In the latest test undertaken at Cambridge Fire, one door achievedtwo2...
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...
Glass is helping to build a new highway to sustainability, thanks to scientists based in South Yorkshire and 27 European partners working together on a £9million project. Researchers at Glass Technology Services, and its sister company British Glass which represents the UK’s £1.6billion glass manufacturing sector, are leading on the glass element of a project that aims to work out...
Over a year since its re-launch, the Planitherm Network by Saint-Gobain Glass continues to impress customers, installers and fabricators, the company said. Having recommended the benefits of Planitherm to its customers for a number of years, the team at Fareham-based installer Ideal Window Solutions have seen an improvement in customer knowledge thanks to the launch of the rejuvenated Planitherm Network...
The CRL Compact-X sliding door system is now available with a matte black frame, combining form with function to offer a practical, straightforward to install solution for all situations, the company said. The system is designed for creating a flexible division between two areas of a large residential or commercial open-plan space, or in a shower environment. It is suitable for...
Morley Glass and Glazing is celebrating a milestone alongside glass company Saint-Gobain Glass and distributor Glassolutions. Over one million pieces of Saint-Gobain glass have been supplied to Morley Glass and Glazing by Glassolutions in the last 10 years, mainly for use in the company’s Uni-Blind double-glazed sealed units with ScreenLine integral blinds inside. Ian Short, managing director of Morley Glass...
TuffX has taken its investment over the £500,000 mark this year with a new £250,000 Bottero cutting line that promises to boost the company’s cutting output by over a third. The multi-functional Modulinea cutting line – the third cutting line installed at the TuffX factory – can load, cut, grind, mark and break out glass sheets from 1.5m2 square up...
