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Bohle has said that the specification of larger insulated glass units, and the challenges of their onsite handling, prompted high levels of interest in its LiftMaster B1 manual lifting device at this year’s FIT Show. With a compact design and handling weights of up to 180kg, the LiftMaster B1 has been designed to combine the safe and secure movement of...
Cornwall Glass and Glazing recently invested in a Primus 184 waterjet cutting machine from Intermac. The company began trading in 1978 in Truro, Cornwall, and today the group has 15 branches from Penzance to Bristol, employing more than 200 people, making it arguably the largest glass and glazing manufacturer and supplier in the south west. “Our decision to invest in...
Bohle has launched a new high-intensity lightweight UV hand lamp, which promises to significantly cutting bonding times while delivering increased flexibility. Ideal for bonding larger metal fittings including adaptor plates and hinges, the new generation hand held lamp plugs directly into the mains power supply, which means it doesn’t require a transformer and is lighter and easier to use. It...
Visitors to CRL’s stand learned about its range of glass balustrade systems, door hardware, shower door hardware, architectural tools and glazier accessories. The stand had 23 displays, with new innovations sitting alongside the company’s core products; an area of particular interest was the CRL Juliette Balcony System. The system comprises a 48.3mm diameter cap rail to secure the glass in...
Ravensby Glass was awarded BS EN 14449 certification for its toughened laminated and heat-strengthened laminated glass. The company recently installed a Pujol 100 50 X 28 fast curing laminating machine to allow it to create high performance heat-strengthened toughened laminated and toughened laminated glass. They offer EVA interlayers which offer outstanding long-term weather resistance, excellent light transmission and high UV...
Bohle has unveiled its new seaming tool, making the accurate positioning of heavy sheet materials simple and safe. The new pump-action Veribor Seaming Tool can be used to accurately align and join, or set a defined gap between smooth sheet materials. With a maximum horizontal clamping force of up to 1,200N, the system combines a high level of safety, with...
The headquarters of KFK are located close to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. The company is specialized in the design and production of glass facades and has numerous prestigious projects and references all over the world. Lisec reports. KFK was founded 20 years ago. Initially the company, which is 100% privately owned, produced light aluminum constructions. At Dugo Selo, 200...
A new feature from Tecglass that makes digital printing on glass easier, optimising production times and costs, without any waste, and with very high resolution and top quality results. Decorating extra-large glass sheets is not always simple. Handling difficulties can cause problems throughout all production steps and have repercussions on the final results. Even during the printing process, the size...
EYG has made significant investment to double production of insulated glass units with the support of Edgetech UK. EYG has invested £500,000 in a new high-speed Forel insulated glass line at its Hull-based manufacturing facility. It can now produce a double glazed unit made with Super Spacer every 35 seconds. This has enabled the company to offer ‘A’ energy rated...
UA Glass recently launched 3mm toughened glass for the production of 10mm thick toughened heritage units. Owner Neil Tomlinson said: “We are experts in the field of ultra-thin Sashlite IG units – no one else in the UK can deliver a 10mm toughened IG unit incorporating softcoat. This will open up a complete new area of the market both here...
Hegla’s Rapidstore Automatic Shuttle System offers greater storage capacity for more glass types providing a great space saving system that is simple to install, the company has announced. The system has a side-feeding double-sided loader incorporated into its design, and glass types can change while the loader is in operation. Hegla’s Steve Goble said: “Manufacturers need to assess whether they...
Ravensby Glass recently invested in Pujol 100 50x28 laminator to add toughened laminate glass to its range. Its structural glass is toughened in accordance with BS EN 14449 with options including clear, tinted or coloured glass. The range also includes a low iron glass option offering a noticeably clearer float glass supplied to the balustrade and fenestration markets. “The increased...
Oknoplast in Poland has chosen Lisec machines and software to help it achieve its goal of high throughput and top quality. Oknoplast has three production sites: 1,200 employees work at the main site near Cracow, Poland; another 100 employees produce aluminum windows also in the Cracow area (AluHouse); and at a third site in Lodz, another 200 employees take care...
Inagas has partnered with Edgetech UK to bring the Sparklike Laser high performance, non-invasive gas testing equipment to the UK. Inagas director, Chris Kemp, said: “Over the past 15 years, Sparklike has become well known for its non-invasive gas detection devices, with the Sparklike Handheld and Sparklike Laser considered the industry standard worldwide. “Brand new to the UK market, the...
All the business units of the Fenzi Group featured at GlassBuild America 2016, arguably the most important American event dedicated to the entire glass supply chain: mirror-backing paints, coatings for solar mirrors, decorative paints for glass, sealants and warm-edge spacers for high-performance IG unit. The focus was also on the Tecglass machine, a digital printing tool for glass. “This edition...
Energy Saving Glass has completed the purchase of a new Forel Laminate Vertical Cutting Line as the IGU manufacturer looks to expand glass processing business – including the supply of single sheet laminate and cut size laminate to the trade. Supplied by the Promac Group, the Forel Laminate Vertical Cutting Line processes full sheet size laminate glass stock entirely in...
Bohle has launched its new UVA Star UV bonding tube lamps, which deliver higher quality cures while reducing energy consumption. Part of Bohle’s Verifix UV bonding range, the new UV lamp range is can be used to bond lengths of glass of up to 1,410mm. The new ‘T8’ tube technology creates a high UVA output with a wave range of...