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AGC has introduced new solar control coatings: Stopray Vision-52/T; and Stopray Vision-62/T. Large glass facades require highly selective glazing that allows as much daylight as possible into the building while minimising the impact on indoor climate through effective solar control, AGC said. Stopray Vision-52 and Stopray Vision-62, together with their toughenable counterparts Stopray Vision-52T and Stopray Vision-62T, are two new...
A new online product selector and ‘Glazing For Life’ technical brochure launched by Promat UK provide architects, interior designers, joiners and specialist contractors with the latest technical guidance on the design and specification of fire resistant glazing. These new resources are designed to help specifiers make confident decisions on fire resistant glazing in applications where the protection of people and...
Masterframe has used Swisspacer warm edge spacer bars inside its sealed units for the last 10 years. The company manufactures four styles of sash window, all of which use Swisspacer. Masterframe use Swisspacer Ultimate in both white and black, in sizes 8mm, 10mm, 14mm and 16mm. Ramon Rabett, technical director at Masterframe, said: “Swisspacer is ideal for fulfilling the PSI...
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the first UK installations of Systemglas, the complete fire rated glazing system from Promat UK and, the company said, demand is stronger than ever. The 30-year milestone is proving to be an important factor behind the increasing interest in Systemglas from architects, specifiers, interior designers, clients and contractors who are seeking assured passive...
Panoramic Group has launched its new Floating Integral Blind system, a new product that allows users to manoeuvre the blinds from both the top and the bottom of the unit, providing a much more precise level of adjustment. The new manually operated floating integral blind is produced with warm edge spacer and Planitherm 4S Glass, and will be available initially...
Newly formed High Spec Glass (HSG) provides specialist lamination, bonding and installation services to key architects and constructors across the south of the country. Established by Martin and Mark Shorney, who both have extensive experience in the production of liquid and foil lamination and high performance laminated glass substrates, the company has already undertaken the multi-lamination of thick decorative glass...
CRL has launched two new adjustable glass balustrade systems that meet the trend for minimalistic architecture and designs, which involve a frameless glass balustrade system that doesn’t require a handrail to meet the legal loading requirements – and that is easy to adjust. Designed for residential projects and small commercial applications, CRL Spig-Lite Pro is a fully adjustable glass balustrade...
A new online ordering system is set to make it easier than ever to buy from Edgetech, the company has announced. Unveiled at May’s FIT Show, the platform allows IGU manufacturers to pick a product, input quantities, finalise an order, and arrange deliveries. The system will even remember a user’s last purchases, making repeat orders easier. At the FIT Show,...
Oakland Glass said it received a particularly warm welcome from visitors at this year’s FIT Show for setting out its stall to promote best practice in the sector. Tina Moorhouse, managing director at Oakland Glass, said: “We are regular exhibitors at the FIT Show, but this year especially we met a lot of companies looking for a supplier that can...
AGC Glass Europe obtained Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver for its fire-resistant glass products Pyrobel and Pyrobelite. While the overall certification level for the Pyrobel and Pyrobelite ranges is silver, the company reached gold in four of the five categories: Material Reutilisation, Water Stewardship, Renewable Energy and Carbon Management, and Social Fairness. Pyrobel-Pyrobelite is a range of laminated safety glass...
Thermoseal Group’s full range now includes 338 products manufactured both in its own spacer bar production facility and by its injection moulding division, which now produces more than 10 million mouldings per year. The group recently added a series of new sizes to its Thermobar Warm Edge range, including: 14.5mm, 18.5mm, 21.5mm and 23.5mm spacers with bespoke corner keys to...
Specialist Laminates recently put the finishing touches to its new laminating showroom, with machines provided by sister company Unilam Machinery to showcase EVA laminating and provide test facilities for customer samples. The Leeds-based specialists in EVA laminating film and ancillary laminated products have installed a fully working line at its facility to give customers the opportunity to see and work...
Specialist Toughened Glass (STG) has expanded its portfolio to offer customisable printed laminated balustrades, interior walls and balcony glass. Thanks to STG’s digital ceramic printer, the first of its kind in the UK, the company provides a customisable option compared to the standard laminated glass previously provided to the architectural sector. The additional feature of customisable printed laminated toughened glass...
Bohle has launched its new high strength MS polymer mirror adhesive, Xtragrip MS. As a hybrid polymer adhesive, Xtragrip MS features a fast-curing, primerless fix – even on damp surfaces – combined with a high degree of workability. Xtragrip MS is neutral and free from silicone and isocyanate and has a curing speed of 2-3mm/24 hours compared to traditional silicone...
Roseview has become the latest member of Edgetech’s Dealership programme, through its glass supplier Double R. Dealership offers a range of support services to the network of IGU manufacturers, window fabricators and installers throughout the UK that buy Super Spacer. IGU manufacturers like Double R benefit from leads and a range of marketing material, and fabricators like Roseview also receive...
An app that allows you to open and close your electronic integral blinds from your mobile phone or tablet proved a hit for Morley Glass and Glazing at this year’s FIT Show, the company reported. Ian Short, managing director at Morley Glass and Glazing said: “We had an amazing show with huge amounts of interest in our complete range of...
HiTech Blinds has said levels of interest in its new aluminium TRL90 Rooflight, which features an automatic integrated blind as standard, at this year’s FIT Show far exceeded its expectations. Suitable for new-build installation or retro-fit across residential and commercial markets, the slimline HiTech Aluminium TRL90 Rooflight is supplied with a white pleated and fully retractable, remote-controlled integrated blind as...
Edgetech used the FIT Show to celebrate 30 years of Super Spacer and introduce an new rigid spacer bar. At the company’s stand, located in the event’s dedicated Visit Glass area, people from across the industry gathered to mark the 30th anniversary of Super Spacer. After a brief birthday presentation from managing director Chris Alderson, the assembled guests were then...
With its newest and most popular systems garnering a great deal of interest, leading glazing hardware and tools specialist CRL enjoyed a successful time at the FIT Show 2019 at Birmingham’s NEC, the company said. A particular highlight of the exhibition was the new CRL Posiglaze and Spig-Lite adjustable glass balustrade systems that respond to the ongoing move towards installations...
Launching three new hardware ranges alongside glass handling equipment, hardware and consumables, Bohle reported a successful FIT Show. VetroMount, Bohle’s new balustrading system, was developed for the growing residential market, and simplifies installation, eliminating the requirement for specialist tools and reducing fixing costs, with live installation demos attracting a high degree of interest at the show. MasterTrack Bohle’s new internal...