TuffX launches Glow heated glass
TuffX has announced the official launch of its electrically heated glass product, Glow, backed up by a package of training on the features and installation of the product.
Commercial director Paul Higgins said: “With traditional...
Alternative fuel research and high recycling lead to Pilkington Mirai with ‘50% less embodied...
Pilkington UK has drawn on collaborative research with the Glass Futures organisation in creating Pilkington Mirai, a glass range launched today (Oct 10), with 50% less embodied carbon compared to standard float glass.
Mirai, said...
TuffX grows with factory add-on
TuffX has extended its factory by 10,000ft, making room for new machinery to support the growing production of its Infinity roof lights.
The Knowsley premises has expanded into an adjoining unit, with the additional space...
‘Burn waste to make lower-carbon glass’ – report
New research by the Glass Futures organisation has shown that glass manufacturing can be decarbonised further by using low-grade waste biofuels such as discarded cooking and other oils.
The organisation, which recently launched its £54million...
Padiham Glass grows with second Super Spacer line
Padiham Glass, part of the Emplas Group, has invested in in a second automated Super Spacer application line.
In 2004, the company became one of the early adopters of warm edge technology when it purchased...
Glass Futures names three projects to gain from £18million govt funding
Glass Futures is embarking on three major decarbonising projects thanks to £18million of government funding for itself and its members.
The research technology organisation, which last month launched its £54million Global Centre of Excellence https://www.the-glazine.com/?p=9563...
OptiView Ultra available in UK
Pilkington has launched OptiView Ultra anti-reflective, high transparency glass in the UK to support architects specifying for the retail and leisure sectors.
The glass is said to be able to reduce visible light reflectance to...
AGC ramps up low-carbon production
AGC has begun production of its low-carbon Planibel Clearlite float glass at a second site, in Seingbouse, France, prior to a group-wide roll-out after launching the product at its site in Moustier, Belgium, six...
£54million Global Glass Excellence Centre opens its doors
Ten years of planning came to fruition today (June 6) as the £54million Glass Futures Global Centre of Glass Excellence opened its doors in St Helens, Merseyside.
World glass industry leaders gathered to witness the...
Premier gains 1297/2
IGU manufacturer Premier DGU has achieved a pass in BS EN 1279 Part 2 testing with Super Spacer Heritage from Edgetech.
Director Barry Clarke said of the achievement: “It’s a testament to the hard work...
