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Tony Palmer, head of sales at Edgetech, explores how automation can create new career paths in IGU manufacturing and make a big dent in the skills shortage. We often discuss automation purely in terms of production metrics, such as speed, accuracy, and output. Of course, these are vital considerations, particularly in today’s challenging economic environment for the glass and glazing...
Morley Glass has introduced six new colours for its exclusive ScreenLine SL16 slim integral blind system. According to Morley Glass, the SL16 is becoming an increasingly popular product in its Uni-Blinds range of bespoke integral blinds, which are all manufactured using world-class ScreenLine systems, given its suitability for retrofit projects. This is primarily due to its Venetian blind slats being...
As homeowners turn to their gardens to increase living space, Bohle says that its FloorTrack sliding door system is giving installers the tools to blur the boundaries between inside and out. We talk to national sales manager, Paul Miller, to find out more. Transforming back gardens into a ‘fifth room’ for entertaining and relaxing has built steadily since the pandemic,...
Pilkington UK has launched a new glass production line at its Greengate Works site in St Helens as part of a multi-million-pound investment to safeguard the future of rolled texture glass manufacturing in the UK. The new rolled glass production line manufactures Pilkington UK’s Texture by Pilkington glass range, featuring 21 original designs and textures used for privacy and style...
Morley Glass showcased its Uni-Switch switchable smart glass at the 2025 FIT Show, a product that is billed as the ultimate tech-based shading and privacy solution for homeowners and commercial clients. Uni-Switch eliminates the need for curtains and blinds, making it ideal for properties where the goal is to achieve the cleanest sightlines. As a premium upgrade for all types...
Vacuum Glazing UK has announced a new 25-year manufacturer warranty for LandVac vacuum-insulated glazing (VIG) – reportedly the longest vacuum glazing warranty ever offered in the UK. LandVac VIG combines ultra-slim dimensions with exceptional thermal performance. Its centre-pane U-value is just 0.34 W/m²K, independently certified by ift Rosenheim, making it one of the highest-performing glazing products on the market. Unlike...
Regency Glass, an IGU manufacturer based in Leigh, Greater Manchester, since 1983, has announced a major expansion of its operations with the opening of two new units at Indurent Trident Business Park, Warrington. Regency Glass says the strategic move underlines its commitment to further innovation, sustainability, and continued industry advancement. The expansion includes unit T80, which will become Europe’s first...
Glass Express Midlands has announced its sponsorship of two local youth football teams as part of a wider commitment to supporting both its employees and the local community. The initiative, which provides funding for Cradley Under-10s West and Netherton Colts Under-9s team kits and resources, is said to directly benefit the families of Glass Express Midlands staff. Logistics manager, Sukhi...
Bohle, the manufacturer and supplier of glass products, including fittings for glass railings, sliding doors and showers, has launched its versatile glass point fixings in a stylish black finish, to align with contemporary home aesthetics. “Glass point fixings can be used both indoors and outdoors for a variety of applications,” explained Paul Miller, national sales manager at Bohle. “The new...
Low-carbon glass is expected to become a mainstream specification choice over the next five years, but concerns around its performance, cost and limited awareness are still preventing wider adoption today, according to new research from Pilkington. The study, conducted with 100 UK-based architects and specifiers, found that only 54% expect to frequently specify low-carbon glass within the next five years....
With new construction orders rising and two more interest cuts widely predicted this year, the third quarter of 2025 could mark a turning point for the glazing industry. But Cornwall Group is warning that for businesses caught unprepared, supply constraints and price volatility may dampen any gains. “We’re going to be entering into a different period in the next six...
RegaLead is celebrating a successful return to the FIT Show 2025. The company says that its showcase of decorative glass and engineered door components attracted widespread attention and praise from visitors across the glazing and fenestration sectors. With a theme of ‘real products in real applications’, the RegaLead stand is said to have offered a ‘dynamic and tangible’ experience for...
Diamon-Fusion International (DFI), a global leader in protective coating solutions for glass and silica-based surfaces, hosted an international Glass Industry Forum last month at the U.S. Embassy in London, in collaboration with the U.S. Commercial Service (DOC). The exclusive event convened key players from the UK glass industry, including leading processors, specifiers, facility management executives, and government procurement agencies, to...
The Morley Glass team is celebrating another successful presence at the FIT Show, reporting strong footfall on its stand throughout the three-day event. According to Morley Glass, the event provided the opportunity to engage with an increasing number of installers seeking to unlock the benefits of partnering with a company which is uniquely positioned to provide the widest possible range...
Flat Glass Solutions (FGS), the leading supplier of specialist machinery to the UK glass processing industry, has hailed this year’s FIT Show as a major success – using the three-day event at Birmingham’s NEC to connect with existing clients, engage new prospects, and showcase exciting developments within the business. The show also marked the official introduction of two key team...
Cornwall Group is celebrating a significant milestone in its longstanding relationship with Saint-Gobain Glass – a 25-year partnership that is said to have been defined by shared values of quality, innovation, and resilience in a changing market. As one of the UK’s leading independent glass processing groups, Cornwall Group has worked with Saint-Gobain since the late 1990s. “This isn’t just...
An innovative scheme developed to ensure more waste packaging can be reused, rather than recycled or sent to landfill, is on track to break its target of giving a second lease of life to more than 2,000 steel drums by the end of this year. The initiative was launched by Uni-Blinds manufacturer Morley Glass last year as part of its...
Glass Express Midlands is urging the government to recognise that rising business costs – fuelled by tax increases and surging energy prices - are undermining the very industries it needs to help deliver Net Zero. The company says it’s time for ministers to stop viewing manufacturers as easy targets for revenue and start seeing them as strategic partners in the...
Cornwall Group says it has taken a major step in reducing its carbon footprint with the installation of the first of three Glaston tempering furnaces. The first toughener has been installed at Birmingham-based Forward Glass, which was acquired by Cornwall Group in December 2023. It specialises in toughened and processed glass, supplying a wide range of customers across the trade...
Bohle’s national sales manager, Paul Miller, explains why Veribor has become a valued safety staple for glass handlers across the UK. According to the Health and Safety Executive’s latest figures, there were over 60,000 non-fatal injuries reported in the UK construction industry over the last two years, with a significant proportion linked to manual handling and equipment failure. When working...