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The Niles value added plant in Michigan has clinched a major safety double. Only a few months after reaching the milestone of two million man hours worked without a lost time incident, the plant has added the achievement of two million man hours…
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Pilkington Planar™ has been used in an award winning refurbishment of the historic St Thomas' Hospital in London. St Thomas’ Hospital is a renowned teaching hospital located in central London, opposite the Houses of Parliament on the south…
Windscreen repair and replacement specialist, National Windscreens, has recently launched a mobile version of its website that can be accessed via smartphones for drivers that need instant access to information while they’re on the road.
Initiated in 1865, London taxi drivers must complete the 'Knowledge'. This is an in-depth study of the streets and places of interest of the city required before they can obtain a licence to operate a black cab.
We’re proud to announce that Pilkington Pyroclear® has been given the seal of approval by Certifire, for use with steel and timber frames. This means that the glass is accordance with the technical schedule TS25 – for Fire Resisting Glass,…
The Box Moor Trust, a charitable organisation dedicated to the upkeep of open spaces in the stunning Hertfordshire countryside, recently chose Pilkington Planar™ for its new Centre.
Now in its third year of operation TGO continues to grow and provide an independent service for consumer complaints.
The Glass Systems Group, the UK’s largest independent sealed unit manufacturer, has appointed George Stirling, a man with almost 40 years’ experience in the glass and building products industry.
National Windscreens, has delivered in-house training to staff at insurance specialist, Admiral Group, for almost three years - ensuring call handlers and claims advisors are knowledgeable about all aspects of vehicle glass repair and replacement…
A conservatory is more than just an extension to a home; it’s a valuable asset to a property. But all too often, tired and ill-insulated conservatories leave homeowners with a redundant room that can only be utilised during certain times in the year…
To address concerns with fire safety glazing systems the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Fire Resistant Glazing Group (FRGG) has developed a five point code of core governing principles for all glass and glazing system products for resistance to…
The NSG Group has unveiled a new concept for achieving triple glazing performance in a double-glazing unit, unique to the Pilkington brand.
Pilkington Pyroclear® has been given the seal of approval by Certifire, for use with steel and timber frames.
National Windscreens is delighted to announce that it has been named the sole supplier by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for all Direct Repair/Replacement of Windscreens and Bodyglass requirements.
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At GlassBuild America 2013 you will get an overview about the latest machinery for the manufacturing of insulating glass and laminated glass, handling equipment and for the pre-processing of automotive glass.
Introducing six new exciting designs to the Pilkington Oriel collection. Pilkington Oriel Cirque™, Linear™, Saturn™, Burdock™, Bay™ Opal and Canterbury™ Opal.
The Pilkington Product Knowledge training courses are back and the course tutors are all fired up to pass on their know-how and experience.
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The wide range of modern functional glazing now available has opened up remarkable scope for creative design in today’s architecture.
Following the recent announcement of the Pilkington Product Knowledge training programme for 2013, places on the courses are being snapped up.