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Posted On - 24/10/2023
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...
Posted On - 24/10/2023
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....
Posted On - 17/10/2023
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...
Posted On - 10/10/2023
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...
Posted On - 10/10/2023
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...
Posted On - 10/10/2023
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...
Posted On - 03/10/2023
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...
Posted On - 03/10/2023
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...
Posted On - 26/09/2023
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...
Posted On - 26/09/2023
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...
Posted On - 13/09/2023
Morley Glass MD, Ian Short, highlights why homeowners may well be finding that they need easy to use year-round shading for their windows and doors as the UK gradually becomes a sunnier place. The unseasonably warm and sunny start to September for most of us serves as an important reminder that the UK’s weather can never really be predicted. Intense,...
Posted On - 13/09/2023
An infra-red heating system from Heraeus Noblelight has allowed Swansea based Glass Systems to reduce the cycle time required to cut sheets of laminated glass by almost a half. According to Glass Systems, this has given it the capability to significantly increase output to meet increasing demand for its products. Laminated glass comprises two outer glass sections, sandwiching an inner...
Posted On - 13/09/2023
Edgetech has re-introduced its customer quality production reviews. The service, which was carried out by experienced technical experts, was put on hold during the pandemic. It was compulsory for members of its Super Spacer dealership scheme, but freely available for customers who requested them. It aimed to ensure Edgetech customers were applying their spacers to the highest standards and helped...
Posted On - 05/09/2023
TuffX has extended its factory by 10,000ft, making room for new machinery to support the on-going growth in production of its Infinity roof lights range. The Knowsley premises has expanded into an adjoining unit, with the additional space dedicated to the production of Infinity products. The premises are being increased to meet growing demand for the leading toughened safety glass...
Posted On - 05/09/2023
Edgetech managing director, Chris Alderson, analyses the fast-approaching Future Homes Standard, and what it could mean for British glass and glazing. UK glazing has done a fantastic job of adapting to one of the most turbulent periods in living memory for the industry. It’s overcome the chaos of the pandemic, a deepening skills shortage, and the worst supply chain disruption...
Posted On - 05/09/2023
According to Cornwall Glass Manufacturing, demand for triple glazing is increasing now as homeowners and developers seek to future-proof their homes by improving the thermal efficiency of building products. “One volume housebuilder in the South West is now installing triple glazed windows into all new starts,” said Cornwall Glass Manufacturing’s joint managing director, Mark Norcliffe. “This is starting to feed...
Posted On - 05/09/2023
The right product choice can give you multiple options in numerous markets, explains Dave Broxton, MD at Bohle. Diversification was the key message to emerge from the three-day FIT Show in May earlier this year, believes Bohle’s MD Dave Broxton, as traditional window installers explored ways in which they could broaden their offering and extend their market reach. “Our strategy...
Posted On - 30/08/2023
Thermoseal Group has got its sights on a growing export market, the company has announced, as the global demand for warm edge spacer bar increases and the IGU component supplier expands its UK operation. “We have quite a significant share of the UK market and we've been really successful as a component supplier to the UK sealed unit market,” said...
Posted On - 23/08/2023
How do you service the growing need for laminate glass products without a huge investment in equipment and stock? We talk to joint managing director of Mackenzie Glass, Mark Herbert, to find out. Laminate glass specification has grown significantly over the last decade, driven in a large part by Secured by Design (SBD), but also by broader opportunities the product...
Posted On - 16/08/2023
Nine in 10 architects are going above and beyond the minimum requirements for tackling overheating in new homes, as developers seek to protect residents against extreme heatwaves, according to a new study by Pilkington UK. The manufacturer polled 100 architects* 12 months on from the introduction of Part O building regulations, which laid out stricter measures for new homes to...
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