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Posted On - 09/06/2020
As Covid-19 changes how we work and live, Bohle has provided a rundown of those products which it says are maximising opportunities for glass processors as well as those for which it is seeing greatest demand. Created as many glass processors return to work, Dave Broxton, managing director at Bohle, said that Covid-19 had created new opportunities while also delivering...
Posted On - 09/06/2020
Bohle has launched a flexible dedicated Covid-19 cough and sneeze guard desk-mounted office screen system. Available either as a clamped or free-standing option, VetroScreen was developed by the glass consumables and hardware company as a solution to screen adjacent desks in open-plan offices. VetroScreen can accommodate glass thicknesses of 4mm-10mm and a maximum height of 1,000mm. A weighted desktop version...
Posted On - 04/06/2020
OnLevel explains how cool, calm, and sophisticated spaces can be created with glass balustrades. As temperatures rise and the amount of daylight increases each day, designers and homeowners start to turn their attention to the great outdoors. The first waft of freshly cut grass in the air often signals the start of outdoor preparations and our desire to get our...
Posted On - 25/05/2020
Specialist Glass Products has launched protective glass screens for offices, which aim to help prevent the spread of viruses and any other contagious illnesses. The protective glass screens help employees to social distance in the office, and other workplace environments. The glass is high enough to give protection, but not too high to make employees feel cut off and isolated....
Posted On - 25/05/2020
Morley Glass and Glazing is set to give away five free virtual showrooms to help installers provide an improved digital service to customers. Ian Short, managing director at Morley Glass and Glazing, said: “In an age where social distancing is going to change how we all do business, the virtual and digital worlds are going to play an important part...
Posted On - 25/05/2020
Installing glass screens to protect staff and customers is a quick and simple process with the new Portable Partition Screen Fitting from CRL, the company has announced. With no requirement to screw the fitting into furniture, the screen can be fully portable for flexible working and is simple to set up. Suitable for 6mm-10mm glass or acrylic, the fitting effectively...
Posted On - 19/05/2020
The CRL Posiglaze system makes the installation of glass balconies and balustrades without a handrail for a minimal and high-end finish more straightforward than ever, the company has announced. A fully adjustable glass balustrade system, CRL Posiglaze, uses a unique clamping design and a quick and easy adjustable method to align glass panels when a handrail is not desired. Designed...
Posted On - 01/04/2020
The industry is missing out on higher margin sales by failing to exploit opportunities to up-sell glass specifications, research by Hitech Blinds has revealed. According to analysis released by the company, currently only around 10% of the more than 35,000 aluminium bifold doors forecast to be supplied into homes throughout the UK (Palmer), will be done so with integral blinds....
Posted On - 31/03/2020
Smart windows powered by liquid crystal technology score best for occupant well-being, according to new research. By Eyrise. Dynamic windows that use advanced liquid crystal glass technology to achieve solar shading offer the most positive impact on occupants’ well-being, new research reveals. The study, by deep green engineering practice Elementa Consulting, compared two smart window technologies on the market which alter...
Posted On - 31/03/2020
The new Florence hinge from CRL may be small, at 80mm high by 60mm wide, but this is glass door architecture with big capabilities thanks to patented technology, CRL has said. The Florence hinge has a unique polymeric function with no springs and an adjustable clicking hinge with zero regulation, which makes it ideal for use with walls that aren’t...
Posted On - 31/03/2020
Distinction Doors has reported that glass volume sales increased by a third at the start of 2020, compared to the same period in 2019. Much of this growth has been attributed to product availability, with the company holding extensive stock of both its decorative and obscure glass ranges. In 2019, Kara, Palma and Lunna proved the most popular decorative standard...
Posted On - 30/03/2020
Morley Glass and Glazing has developed a new app with home integration company Loxone, allowing users to open and close their motorised integral blinds from a tablet or smartphone. By integrating Morley Glass and Glazing’s fully electronic MB System Uni-Blinds into the Loxone app, blinds can now be operated using WiFi-connected devices from anywhere in the world. The app is...
Posted On - 16/03/2020
Saint-Gobain Glass has launched its new addition to its Cool-Lite solar control range. Cool-Lite SKN 183 and SKN 183 II, annealed and to-be-tempered respectively, offers the highest light transmission in the Cool-Lite range of 75% in double glazed units, allowing large amounts of sunlight to flood into a building without overheating, while maintaining a neutral appearance. Lauren Whittaker, market manager...
Posted On - 03/03/2020
Morley Glass and Glazing has become the first company in the UK to achieve a fire-rating accreditation for its insulated glass units with integral blinds inside, the company has reported. The fire-rated Uni-Blinds sealed units with ScreenLine integral blinds inside now comply with the performance criteria set out in the EU 305/2011 Construction Products Regulation, and have been independently verified...
Posted On - 03/03/2020
CR Laurence’s growing range of systems is meeting the growing demand for sleek architectural hardware often used in new en-suite bathrooms. CRL supplies high quality hardware specifically designed for frameless shower doors, from support bars, hinges and U-channels, through to door knobs and towel bars. This makes it easy to achieve a co-ordinated finish, with a complete range of hardware...
Posted On - 02/03/2020
TuffX has announced new branding for its rooflight range, which is now called Infinity. The new Infinity brand name has been chosen to reflect the quality and aesthetics of the range, which launched almost 18 months ago with a fixed flat glass rooflight, and was extended with a thermal walk-on version shortly afterwards. All Infinity rooflights are available in either...
Posted On - 25/02/2020
Bohle has launched BriteGuard Pro, its new ‘smart’ end-user glass surface protection coating, replacing a three-stage coating process with a single application. An evolution of Bohle’s BriteGuard range, BriteGuard Pro delivers the same powerful protection against grime, stains and dirt, while eliminating three processes, the company said. This means that rather than having to apply a surface activator, sealer and...
Posted On - 08/02/2020
Take the guess work out of glass installation with the comprehensive range of glass detection tools from CRL. For a multifunctional approach, Glass Check Elite identifies laminated glass in a window and measures the thickness of the laminate’s inner layer. Its graphical display shows an illustration of the profile of the window, helping the user to understand the construction of...
Posted On - 07/02/2020
Vetrotech Saint-Gobain showcased its advanced Lunax door system at the architect@work2020 exhibition in London recently. The Lunax system meets the growing architectural trend of combining building transparency with aesthetic design and high safety standards, the company said. Incorporating versatile Contraflam safety glass and just four discreet clamps, Lunax combines aesthetic appeal with on-trend transparency with heightened fire safety. The development...
Posted On - 07/02/2020
Thermoseal Group now supplies IG components to 48 countries in five continents, it was revealed recently. The demand for more energy efficient insulated glass (IG) components has been growing worldwide with the global drive for more energy efficient buildings, the company said. This, coupled with the changing UK market, has contributed to a growth in demand for Thermoseal Group’s highest...
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