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Rotherham’s Building Product Solutions has begun buying from Edgetech, motivated in part by the company’s new e-commerce platform. “We switched over to Edgetech because of the great combination of supply and cost-effectiveness they were offering,” Dominic James of Building Product Solutions said. “Their e-commerce offering was also a big factor in why we decided to switch, and has benefited us...
Edgetech has launched a consumer-facing lead-generation website. The Energy Saving Glazing site seeks to educate consumers about energy efficiency, warm-edge spacer bar technology, and how it can help them cut both their electricity bills and carbon footprints. The site will then help visitors find nearby window installers whose products incorporate Edgetech spacer technology. In doing so, the company will support...
AGC Glass Europe and Masterframe have formed a partnership to bring Fineo vacuum insulating glazing for PVCU sash windows to the UK market. Requirements for low-energy homes, reduced fossil fuel use for heating, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions are increasing, and high-performance glazing plays a vital role to bring warmth and comfort to homes, AGC said. This can now even...
Swisspacer has launched a new premium canopy system for commercial applications. Lumia, a continuous glass canopy made by Logli Massimo, part of the Saint-Gobain group, joins La Pensilina (a frameless glass canopy designed for use above entrance doors and patio doors), and La Defender, a suite of high-performance balustrade systems. The maximum length of each Lumia profile is 6m and...
Ritec International has introduced QuickSpray 300, a new quick way to apply Ritec ClearShield protection on glass surfaces. This is in response to industry demand for a cost-effective yet quick and simple method of applying ClearShield on to new glass, and Ritec is offering an introductory 15% discount for a limited period. QuickSpray 300 allows users to pick up the...
Eyrise has scooped five international architecture and design awards for two separate projects undertaken in partnership with architects 3deluxe. The Eyrise Cubicle, centrepiece of the dynamic glass specialist’s Innovation Centre in Darmstadt, Germany, was recognised with two Innovative Architecture awards by Iconic Awards 2021. Organised by the German Design Council, these annual awards honour architectural and interior projects, product design and materials and are selected by a panel of industry experts. Named a winner in the Event/Exhibition and Innovative Material categories, the cubicle displays the benefits of Eyrise’s privacy and solar shading glass. Viewed from the exterior, it forms a complex installation, providing multi-layered views through the two types of glass, while...
Pyroguard and Reynaers Aluminium have announced a series of successful test results following an ongoing partnership and international test programme. As a result, Pyroguard can now offer more choice of products in a series of different classifications ranging from EW30 to EW60 and EI30 to EI60. Applications include: doors, windows, facades, curtain walling and glazed partitions up to 5m in...
For residential use, the new CRL Brooklyn frame system taps into the move towards open-plan living, acting as an elegant and practical division between kitchen and living areas, for example, while enabling light to flow throughout. Commercially, the system is also perfect for use in environments like restaurants or offices. The minimalist style of the matte black door frame has...
Futuristic glass applications that deliver power to devices without the need for wires have been created thanks to a collaboration between NSG, owner of Pilkington UK, and product design studio Cohda. The glass manufacturer will supply its NSG TEC electrically conductive glass to customers of Cohda, which will combine the product with its Power-Tap (P-Tap) wireless power technology. P-Tap technology...
Safety and ease of installation go hand in hand with CRL’s Megagrip, a heavy-duty balustrade system suitable for commercial situations. Megagrip is a fully adjustable 3kN commercial balustrade system, designed as a highly durable public safety barrier for large commercial constructs, such as sports stadiums, transport hubs, and similar venues where there is a risk of overcrowding. Simple to fit...
RegaLead has added a new design to its Etched Glass range, inspired by the Manchester Worker Bee. The repeat pattern design features the iconic bee symbol, which has become a significant emblem associated with the city of Manchester, but its popularity has expanded across the country to become the hot new trend in home improvement and other sectors. “We think...
The new Glass and Glazing Brochure is now available from CRL, which features tools and accessories needed to install glass safely, accurately and efficiently. The 200-page brochure has been updated for 2021 with a new look and all the latest products and solutions available from the market-leading providers of architectural metals, glass fittings, and professional-grade glazing supplies. The brochure has...
Swisspacer has seen sales of its Georgian bar spacer bar increase over the past year: over 300% in Q1 2021 compared with the same period in 2020. The surge in home improvements is driving demand across many product sectors, including high-performance heritage-style windows. Swisspacer said its Georgian bar offers outstanding energy efficiency as well as enhancing the appearance of this...
CRL discusses the opportunities made available by more people moving to the country. With the country staying at home because of the pandemic, attention is being focused on renovation projects. Small garden improvements jobs and bigger tasks such as adding a balustrade or a balcony are particularly popular changes, with homeowners keen to make the most of their outside spaces...
By OnLevel’s Gary Dean. Whether in a residential setting such as a decked garden, or a commercial environment like a hotel balcony, you are sure to spot the humble glass clamp. For several decades glass clamps have become popular due to their minimal look and secure fixing capabilities. There are many benefits to using a glass balustrade with glass clamps,...
By Satinal. Satinal is an Italian exporter of interlayers and machinery for safety glass, appreciated for its high standards and for its recognisable Italian style. The service that Satinal dedicates to every customer is constantly up to the standards of EVA technologies and films, for which the Italian company is internationally recognised. Thanks to the design and production of TK...
AGC has introduced two new thicknesses in its low-iron float glass range: Planibel Clearvision 15mm and 19mm. Used by architects and designers in projects that demand superb transparency, Planibel Clearvision offers crystal-clear vision and clarity. The Clearvision range now offers a variety of thicknesses ranging from 3mm to 19mm, enabling designers and furniture makers to work with thicker low-iron glass...
Bohle has added a third profile option to its easy-fit balustrading system, Vetromount. Developed by Bohle specifically for the growing residential and light commercial market, Vetromount simplifies balustrade installation, eliminating the requirement for specialist tools and reducing fixing costs. Already available in a standard and flush-finish option, Bohle has added a third ‘Y’ shaped channel to its range. This tapers...
Morley Glass and Glazing has launched a new blackout system for pleated integral blinds. The ScreenLine pleated blackout blinds sit inside Uni-Blind sealed units to ensure complete shading from the sun and other light sources such as streetlights and passing vehicles. Complete privacy and the exclusion of external light are particularly welcome in environments such as bedrooms, children’s nurseries and...
Available in a matte black finish, the CRL Brooklyn frame system brings style and elegance to sliding glass door partitioning for domestic and commercial use, the company has announced. In the domestic setting, CRL Brooklyn taps into the move towards open-plan living, acting as a practical partition between kitchen and living areas, for example, while ensuring that natural light can...
