Laminated glass market targeted

Newly formed High Spec Glass (HSG) provides specialist lamination, bonding and installation services to key architects and constructors across the south of the country.

Established by Martin and Mark Shorney, who both have extensive experience in the production of liquid and foil lamination and high performance laminated glass substrates, the company has already undertaken the multi-lamination of thick decorative glass for the prestigious and complex Sundial art installation in Staffordshire.

Mark said; “The industry focus on lamination techniques to create ever more complex constructions requires processors to demonstrate the highest levels of awareness of both their processes and the required specifications.

“Kommerling has played an important role in the development of our expertise over many years and it seemed natural that we would centre the manufacturing of our specialist laminates around its Koediguard AHV 3C three-part catalytic curing platform. Experience tells us that we require flexibility in both the production process and in the mechanical interlayer performance, and this is readily available with Kommerling’s passive curing, high quality acrylic based liquid products.”

Chris Davis, composites manager at Kommerling, said: “We are seeing a growing market demand for higher glass specification as occupant well-being becomes increasingly important in current architectural design. The requirement to provide more than just an aesthetic space is driving improvements in acoustic performances and the removal of damaging or uncomfortable intrusions, such as bright or UV light, all of which can be reduced using specifications manufactured with liquid composites.”