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Is triple glazing the future? In March 2024, Edgetech’s Triple Glazing Question event will tackle that very topic. Managing director, Chris Alderson, gives his thoughts on one of the biggest issues facing the sector today. When it first appeared, triple glazing was presented as the future. Many thought its rise was inevitable. But over the last 20 years, that hasn’t...
Cornwall Glass Manufacturing’s commercial and technical director, Angus Herdman, believes solar control is crucial in the new era of energy efficient buildings. The Future Homes Standard (FHS) is expected to come into force in 2025, and it will mark a significant change in the way the thermal performance of building components is calculated for newbuild properties in England and Wales....
Pilkington UK has charted a 12-fold increase in Pilkington Reeded glass sales since 2016, pointing to an art deco revival by interior designers and homeowners. Pilkington sold over 1,000% more Reeded glass in 2023, compared to 2016 sales. Glass merchant Park Glass, which supplies the full range from Pilkington UK, has reported that Pilkington Reeded glass now represents more than half of its sales in the...
The post-consumer glass recycling scheme developed by integral blinds manufacturer Morley Glass in conjunction with Saint-Gobain Glass has been named the winner of the G23 Award for ‘sustainability initiative of the year’. In the space of two years, the scheme is said to have saved a vast amount of resources, energy and CO2 emissions, as well as providing thousands of...
Sliding glass doors are a practical and attractive partitioning solution that enhance the sense of space and light while creating privacy and zoning large area. With the trend for matt black hardware also on the rise, the CRL Brooklyn frame system successfully combines the two. For residential use, CRL Brooklyn taps into the move towards open-plan living, acting as an...
Camel Glass, a manufacturer and supplier of ‘top-tier’ glass products, has opened a new architectural showroom in Wadebridge, Cornwall. The grand opening attracted a diverse range of attendees from the retail and trade sectors, including architectural professionals, self-build enthusiasts, and trade customers. According to Camel, the showroom stands as a testament to the company’s ‘unwavering dedication to innovation’. Ranging from...
Focusing on price and cost may limit your available opportunities, argues Bohle’s national sales manager Paul Miller. There is a danger that if price becomes the only point of differentiation between you and your competitors, then you in effect narrow your horizon, according to Paul Miller, Bohle’s national sales manager. “Price is critical – whether the price at which you...
Bohle’s high-end Juna shower hinge is now available for use on sauna doors up to 800mm x 2,000mm, creating opportunities for installation companies working on high-value projects. Developed and designed by Bohle, the new Juna hinge for glass shower doors boasts minimum gap dimensions, which give a clean high-quality appearance. Tested to 20,000 cycles, the hinges have a load capacity...
The biggest advantage of the ScreenLine W Smart solar-powered motorised integral blind from Morley Glass is being able to complete the installation without the need for an electrician, according to feedback from Uni-Blinds installers. Morley Glass adds that the W Smart can add a ‘wow factor’ to any home thanks to the way the smooth, quiet brushless motor raises and...
In urban and rural dwellings, the trend for balconies that fill interiors with natural light and make the most of views externally is on the rise, according to CRL. Juliette and Paris balconies are said to be a particularly popular option where space is at a premium. The latest systems from CRL are designed to make ‘light work’ of installation...
Chris Webster, joint owner of Matlock Glass in Derbyshire, recently installed the VetroMount balustrade system from Bohle on his own home, to make the most of the expansive views across the countryside. “We’ve been supplying the VetroMount balustrade to customers for about five years now,” Chris said. “It’s a very popular product, because it looks great and it is easy...
AGC has launched Luxclear, which features an ‘invisible’ anti-corrosion coating. According to AGC, it is the ideal solution for shower screens and can also be effectively deployed in outdoor applications, such as balustrades and conservatories. Luxclear’s coating means there is no clouding or the stained look that typically occurs as a result of long-term exposure to moist or humid environments....
Growing a successful business takes time and patience, says Paul Garrard, managing director of Cornwall Glass & Glazing. Sales of glass products into commercial projects or domestic refurbishment drive the glass industry in the UK and, like elsewhere in construction and home improvement sectors, constant refinement and investment in your offering is key to success, according to Paul Garrard, managing...
Pilkington UK has launched Mirai, a new glass range with 50% less embodied carbon when compared to standard float glass. According to Pilkington, it is the lowest carbon product of its kind on the market. Four in five (79%) architects say clients are more concerned about the embodied carbon of building products than they were five years ago, according to...
Cornwall Glass & Glazing has invested £500k in eight brand-new transit vans, and a new IT platform across its seven sites in the South West. The eight Ford Transit vans are a key investment for Cornwall Glass & Glazing, because they are fully kitted out with the latest racking and safety features. “Ford Transit vans have served us well over...
During a centenary year, it is not just about celebrating the past, it is about planning for the future, explains Dave Broxton, MD at Bohle. Bohle was founded in 1923 by Josef Bohle, which makes 2023 the glass consumables supplier’s centenary year. Bohle’s MD Dave Broxton believes the company’s strength is not just its longevity, but its ability to keep...
Saint-Gobain Glass has been named as a finalist in two categories at the prestigious G23 Awards. The business has been shortlisted in the Sustainability Initiative of the Year and the Commercial Project of the Year categories. It is in the running for the Sustainability Initiative of the Year award after joining forces with integral blinds manufacturer Morley Glass & Glazing to create the first...
Lisa Liddle, Bohle’s operations manager, is a finalist in the Unsung Hero of the Year category of this year’s G-Awards, recognising the valuable contribution she makes to the smooth running of the business. This year, Lisa celebrated 40 years with Bohle. She joined Berlyne Bailey on a Youth Opportunities Programme in July 1983, aged just 16, and was originally described...
An innovative post-consumer glass recycling initiative developed jointly by Morley Glass and Saint-Gobain Glass is in the running for a G23 Award after being shortlisted in the Sustainability Initiative of the Year category. The initiative has demonstrated that end-of-life, poorly performing double glazed units removed during window and door replacement contracts can be successfully diverted away from landfill, and converted...
Don’t expect sunlit uplands as we head towards 2024, warns Cornwall Group’s chairman Mark Mitchell, but you can get match fit for when the opportunities arise. One likely event in 2024 is the General Election. It could be held as late as January 28, 2025 (Parliament cannot dissolve any later than December 17, 2024) but both the spring and autumn...