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Posted On - 22/02/2022
H.B. Fuller Kömmerling’s Kodispace 4SG has been specified for Wimbledon’s No.1 Court refurbishment project. Sir Robert McAlpine (SRM) was appointed as the main contractor and worked closely with several trusted trade sub-contractors to deliver the various elements of the project. Wieslaw Kaleta, cladding manager, Sir Robert McAlpine, explained: “Whilst the retractable roof of No.1 Court was obviously the dominant feature...
Posted On - 22/02/2022
AGC has committed to a 10 million Euro investment for a new laminating line at its plant in Osterweddingen, Germany. AGC says that its Architectural Glass Division is seeing a growing demand for ‘wellbeing’ in buildings as occupants are increasingly looking for safety, security, acoustic comfort, daylight and high-performance glazing. AGC’s Osterweddingen plant is strategically located in the heart of...
Posted On - 08/02/2022
Glass Company of the Year Cornwall Group is positioning itself for major expansion in 2022 as it conducts acquisition talks and begins work on a new glass processing facility in Somerset. Cornwall Group’s chairman, Mark Mitchell, said the company’s strategy of putting resources in place first, before needing to fully engage them, has allowed it to be agile when new...
Posted On - 31/01/2022
TuffX has supplied 60m2 of specialist toughened glass for a large property development project at an historic site in Bristol. The Carriageworks, at the heart of Bristol’s vibrant Stokes Croft neighbourhood, has been converted into 145 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, with retail space below. Designed by award-winning architects Stride Treglown, it has been developed by the Bristol-based PG Group....
Posted On - 31/01/2022
Exlabesa Architecture has launched a new glass balustrade system. Manufactured in Exlabesa’s Doncaster factory, Glass Rail has been designed to balance sleek, stylish aesthetics and uncompromising safety performance, while offering building users uninterrupted views. Creating the effect of a solid wall of glass, Glass Rail can be fully integrated into the building envelope. It has four options for fixing to...
Posted On - 25/01/2022
Morley Glass says it will be showcasing its largest ever range of Uni-Blinds at this year’s FIT Show. The 110m2 Morley Glass exhibition stand – N31 – will be a chance to see the two newest Uni-Blinds integrated blind systems which have been developed since the last FIT Show in 2019. Morley Glass says it is anticipating strong interest in...
Posted On - 05/01/2022
A glass recycling initiative by Morley Glass and Saint-Gobain Glass has been recognised by the UK glass industry’s representative trade body, British Glass. The initiative was named winner of the ‘Sustainable Practice’ award at the Glass Focus Awards 2021 in a ceremony attended by more than 100 people recently in central Manchester. The category draws entrants from across the glass...
Posted On - 14/12/2021
Mackenzie Glass has added a new automatic Boterro cutting line and table to its cut-to-size product capacity, representing a six-figure investment. The set-up includes a new Bottero 630CBM-R automatic loading machine, a Bottero 343BCS-R automatic float glass cutting table, and Bottero 103BBM-R air floatation breakout table. “Supply pressure and exponential growth in demand has meant float glass manufacturers have moved...
Posted On - 14/12/2021
Guardian Glass Europe has launched Guardian SunGuard SNX 70, the latest product in its SunGuard eXtraSelective range. SunGuard SNX 70 is a new triple silver-coated glass that boasts outstanding solar control and light transmission approaching 70%, plus high thermal insulation. It also has a clean, natural appearance and a subtle reflective quality that achieves a uniform aesthetic across design contours...
Posted On - 14/12/2021
Bohle has increased the volume of product it holds in stock, strengthening its supply network and enhancing its ability to support customers with fast delivery times of 24-48 hours on standard orders, the company has reported. The company introduced higher stock levels at the start of 2021 as part of its post-Brexit planning and has continued to bolster the availability...
Posted On - 09/12/2021
UK touchscreen and glass processing specialist Zytronic has created a futuristic new gaming concept for casinos and bars, which features ‘floating’ components powered invisibly using NSG TEC electrically conductive glass. The ElectroglaZ gaming concept comprises a single, upright sheet of laminated glass, which wirelessly powers various embedded devices, including a 21.5” non-conductive touchscreen LCD monitor for players to interact with,...
Posted On - 07/12/2021
Bellagio is a new adjustable shower door hinge with cover plates from CRL, which helps to create a bespoke, contemporary showering space. With in-built seals, Bellagio, made from solid brass, features a modern square design and is suitable for use with 8mm and 10mm tempered safety glass. Ideal for creating a wetroom-inspired, spa-like shower area, and tapping into the trend...
Posted On - 10/11/2021
Rotherham’s Building Product Solutions has begun buying from Edgetech, motivated in part by the company’s new e-commerce platform. “We switched over to Edgetech because of the great combination of supply and cost-effectiveness they were offering,” Dominic James of Building Product Solutions said. “Their e-commerce offering was also a big factor in why we decided to switch, and has benefited us...
Posted On - 09/11/2021
Edgetech has launched a consumer-facing lead-generation website. The Energy Saving Glazing site seeks to educate consumers about energy efficiency, warm-edge spacer bar technology, and how it can help them cut both their electricity bills and carbon footprints. The site will then help visitors find nearby window installers whose products incorporate Edgetech spacer technology. In doing so, the company will support...
Posted On - 20/10/2021
AGC Glass Europe and Masterframe have formed a partnership to bring Fineo vacuum insulating glazing for PVCU sash windows to the UK market. Requirements for low-energy homes, reduced fossil fuel use for heating, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions are increasing, and high-performance glazing plays a vital role to bring warmth and comfort to homes, AGC said. This can now even...
Posted On - 12/10/2021
Swisspacer has launched a new premium canopy system for commercial applications. Lumia, a continuous glass canopy made by Logli Massimo, part of the Saint-Gobain group, joins La Pensilina (a frameless glass canopy designed for use above entrance doors and patio doors), and La Defender, a suite of high-performance balustrade systems. The maximum length of each Lumia profile is 6m and...
Posted On - 12/10/2021
Ritec International has introduced QuickSpray 300, a new quick way to apply Ritec ClearShield protection on glass surfaces. This is in response to industry demand for a cost-effective yet quick and simple method of applying ClearShield on to new glass, and Ritec is offering an introductory 15% discount for a limited period. QuickSpray 300 allows users to pick up the...
Posted On - 12/10/2021
Eyrise has scooped five international architecture and design awards for two separate projects undertaken in partnership with architects 3deluxe. The Eyrise Cubicle, centrepiece of the dynamic glass specialist’s Innovation Centre in Darmstadt, Germany, was recognised with two Innovative Architecture awards by Iconic Awards 2021. Organised by the German Design Council, these annual awards honour architectural and interior projects, product design and materials and are selected by a panel of industry experts. Named a winner in the Event/Exhibition and Innovative Material categories, the cubicle displays the benefits of Eyrise’s privacy and solar shading glass. Viewed from the exterior, it forms a complex installation, providing multi-layered views through the two types of glass, while...
Posted On - 12/10/2021
Pyroguard and Reynaers Aluminium have announced a series of successful test results following an ongoing partnership and international test programme. As a result, Pyroguard can now offer more choice of products in a series of different classifications ranging from EW30 to EW60 and EI30 to EI60. Applications include: doors, windows, facades, curtain walling and glazed partitions up to 5m in...
Posted On - 06/10/2021
For residential use, the new CRL Brooklyn frame system taps into the move towards open-plan living, acting as an elegant and practical division between kitchen and living areas, for example, while enabling light to flow throughout. Commercially, the system is also perfect for use in environments like restaurants or offices. The minimalist style of the matte black door frame has...
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