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The UK’s glass and glazing industry looks set to experience a period of expansion over the next two years, according to research from Pilkington.
A property expert has claimed that the popularity of tall buildings is climbing – almost as much the buildings themselves! This is especially true for Dubai because near to 190 skyscrapers have shot up in the past 15 years.
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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited has won Commercial Project of the Year at the G15 Awards for the second year running, in recognition of its work with Land Rover BAR on the America’s Cup Team Headquarters.
An international standard for vacuum glass products such as Pilkington Spacia™ is in development to fill a gap in the standardisation framework.
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October data has highlighted another upturn in overall UK construction output, alongside a rebound in new order growth and the fastest pace of job creation for almost a year.
Pilkington United Kingdom Limited has sold more than 25 million Insulating Glass Units (IGUs) through its Pilkington energiKare™ scheme since its launch in 2007.
Pilkington Planar™ systems remain the world’s market leader for structural glazing systems, with a proven track record in the most demanding applications.
Siemens UK & Ireland has strengthened its partnership with global glass manufacturer, NSG Group, as it is announced as preferred supplier for electrical and control systems across the group’s network of UK Architectural operations.
Pilkington United Kingdom Limited has launched two new Pilkington Pyroclear® Line products, a 30-minute and a 60-minute integrity only butt-jointed glazing system, as part of its Pilkington Pyroclear® range.
Pilkington United Kingdom Limited has worked closely with Nationwide Windows, the public sector and new build door and window supplier, to support the launch of its new manufacturing facility in Rugby.
Pilkington United Kingdom Limited has launched two new Pilkington Pyroclear® Line products, a 30-minute and a 60-minute integrity only butt-jointed glazing system, as part of its Pilkington Pyroclear® range.
CET, one of the UK’s leading glass processing companies, is pleased to announce that it has strengthened its sales team with the addition of Steve Webb as Area Sales Manager, East.
Emplas has teamed-up with Pilkington to bring increased transparency to its manufacturing process, giving its customers new ‘end-to-end’ order visibility. Emplas introduced a bar code system to its manufacturing process in 2013.
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The sale of the former St Helens headquarters of glass giant Pilkington to local property developers has been completed.