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Posted On - 13/07/2018
Edgetech has published a new mission statement. The company hired branding specialists Orb to conduct an analysis of its relationship with its customers, and perceptions of the company in the market more generally. Dozens of interviews with customers and staff have built a picture of what Edgetech stands for, and have informed Edgetech’s forthcoming strategy. “As businesses, we often think...
Posted On - 12/07/2018
Designing, specifying and installing fire-rated timber framed butt-jointed glazing is now easier with the assurance of a fully traceable supply chain with the launch of Systemglas Ligna by Promat UK. Joining the existing frameless, paintable, metal-clad and steel frame options to complete the Systemglas range, Ligna gives designers the combination of assured fire protection and maximum light transmission in all...
Posted On - 10/07/2018
Double R Glass and Roofing Systems has reported its IGU sales are up 19% year on year. “Insulated Glass Units is a competitive market to operate in, especially with suppliers offering less than cost price units to the market,” Ian Sims, managing director of Double R Glass and Roofing Systems, said. “But customer service does prevail, and we’re thrilled to...
Posted On - 10/07/2018
CRL has launched the Cambridge bypass shower sliding door system. Enabling convenient entry to the shower from the left or right side, the two-door bypass system’s versatile design means it can be installed on a full-standing shower or on to a bath, allowing for greater creativity even in compact situations. With the trend for minimal, sleek design being key in...
Posted On - 10/07/2018
Balconette’s Curvaglide system is designed for the curved facades that are becoming popular in the luxury housing market. The range also benefits from Balconette’s new in-house development of soft low-e coating, which brings energy efficiency levels for curved glass up to leading levels for flat glass. Enhanced tracks and rolling mechanisms mean previous width limits have been expanded, with installations of...
Posted On - 02/07/2018
SkyForce, the Juliet balcony system from Bohle, reduces handling weights and simplifies installation, according to Norwich Glass. “For us, it has to ultimately be about what the customer wants,” James Neill, managing director of Norwich Glass, said. “We see a number of advantages in SkyForce but also use Bohle single point fixings. Each looks fantastic, so which we go with...
Posted On - 26/06/2018
The success of the Skyforce Juliet Balcony System, launched in 2016, has exceeded expectations, OnLevel has announced. The company said that installers appreciate the benefit of easy installation, while architects, and contractors are keen to specify the system because of the savings the system provides with shorter installation times. “All sets are preassembled and can easily save up to 30...
Posted On - 25/06/2018
Multitech G, the latest rigid spacer profile engineered by the Glass Alliance labs, is made of fiberglass-reinforced polymer enhanced with a metal-free transparent multi-layer barrier. Developed by Alu Pro and Rolltech, and marketed around the world through the Glass Alliance Network, Multitech G claims to have the best linear thermal transmittance performance. The distinctive transparency of the multi-layer barrier, which...
Posted On - 18/06/2018
Research by the Passivhaus Institute proves the positive impact of warm edge spacer bars have on a building’s energy efficiency. The Passivhaus Institute in Darmstadt looked at the impact of both aluminium and warm edge spacer bars and the overall energy requirements of buildings in different climates. It found that using warm edge spacer bars instead of aluminium in a...
Posted On - 18/06/2018
Prescot Windows, a Liverpool-based fabricator and installer, insists on Swisspacer for all of its windows, whether PVCU or aluminium. The company’s most popular windows are from the Residence Collection, a window and door system developed to replicate the look of 19th century timber. Those installations also feature Swisspacer’s Georgian bar for an authentic heritage-style appearance. Lee Draycott, director at Prescot...
Posted On - 18/06/2018
A fully automated Super Spacer line has allowed glass manufacturer Hourglass to drastically streamline its manufacturing operation, and seen it become one of Edgetech’s biggest customers. Founded in 1975, Hourglass began life making decorative glass. The company expanded rapidly in the decades that followed, beginning to perform all its own bending, UV bonding, laminating, metal work and decorative finishes on...
Posted On - 18/06/2018
A range of advanced slimline heritage units is providing tradespeople with a huge number of opportunities in conservation areas, Slenderline Glass has said. New research suggests there are more than 9,800 conservation areas across England’s 336 local planning authorities, and it is an area of the market that businesses looking to expand and increase their revenue streams can tap into...
Posted On - 18/06/2018
An East Sussex woman is treating her two children to a family holiday with the money she’s saved by winning new windows from Saint-Gobain Building Glass. The glass company offered the chance to win up to £10,000 towards the cost of new high-performance windows in a competition to help launch its new Planitherm Network. Karen Bulmer, a part-time admin officer...
Posted On - 18/06/2018
Morley Glass and Glazing has doubled its production capacity, making it possible to manufacture up to 3,000 sealed units with integral blinds inside per week. The business, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, specialises in manufacturing Uni-Blind sealed units with ScreenLine integral blinds inside. It has invested £700,000 in a second IGU production line, which has now been...
Posted On - 18/06/2018
Glass processors and installers could cut the material cost of balustrading by as much as 30% by switching to new aluminium channel shoes and associated hardware, Bohle has said. Launched by Bohle earlier this year the EasyMount 6020 is a heavy-duty addition to the EasyMount range, withstanding a linear load of up to 1.5kN. According to Bohle, it also delivers...
Posted On - 18/06/2018
The Biloba Evo stainless steel hinge from Colcom offers minimalist styling for internal and external frameless glass doors, including an option for glass-to-glass and glass-to-wall installations, and is now available from Barrier Components. It is an oil-dynamic hinge offering 180° opening and is the first hinge with adjustable closing and constant braking control for all door opening angles up to...
Posted On - 18/06/2018
Coating on Demand is a new software service from AGC that allows architects and designers to create bespoke coated glass; it enables them to define both aesthetics and performance in real life conditions. “When heading up large scale projects that may take years to materialise, specifiers must have as realistic a view as possible of the final result to ensure...
Posted On - 14/06/2018
Edgetech has returned from a successful showcase at the 2018 China Glass exhibition in Shanghai, one of the biggest events in the glazing industry calendar. China Glass attracted glazing professionals from across Asia and the wider world to see the latest products, and discuss the key trends and developments reshaping the industry. This year, the show captured a snapshot of...
Posted On - 14/06/2018
Bohle has launched a new cleaner which shifts stubborn dirt, paint and grime from a wide variety of surfaces, without damaging them. XtraClean is a completely new cleaning formula, which cuts through grime without using chemical additives, acids or bleaching agents. Instead it uses a specially developed combination of ultra-fine microparticles, essential oils and surfactants that combine to create a...
Posted On - 06/06/2018
CRL has launched a new European corporate video, giving customers an introduction to the company’s facilities, brand and customer service. The company’s European head office in Manchester is the star of the video. One of three CRL locations throughout Europe, the UK premises stocks the company’s range of 60,000 products, including shower door and internal door hardware, railing hardware, architectural...
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