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The Glass and Glazing Federation is pleased to support GGF Member, Edgetech UK in an exciting new event that invites companies across all sectors of the industry to have their say on triple glazing.
Retainagroup’ s new and unique glass marking laser systems are currently being used by Tecnoglass of Colombia in tandem with their new tempering ovens.
An innovative glazing solution for green timber frame buildings, developed by specialist carpenter Black Pig Frame Finishing and GLASSOLUTIONS, has triumphed in the ‘Best Use of Glass in the Home’ category at the 2013 NHIC (National Home Improvement…
The eleventh presentation of Glasstech Asia is to be staged in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 25 - 27 November 2013 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
The Glass and Glazing Federation was concerned to hear of a potential health risk in the application of glass surface treatments (protective coatings) in UK factories.
GGF Member, Express Glazing Contractors has launched its new website with extensive information content on glass, glazing and applied window films.
Your first thought on this may well be no! However, with increasing U value performance in our windows and the growth of triple glazing now taking a firm hold in the market place, it will soon become inevitable that for a period in autumn and…
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is supporting the recent Police investigation following a complaint about the specification of some of the fire resistant glass supplied by Glassworks Ireland Ltd, a company based in Hillview Industrial Estate…
The Glass and Glazing Federation has released its Annual Report for 2012 showing a financially stable position against the tough economic conditions in the period.
The ift Rosenheim is an accredited and notified body as required by the CPR.The entry into force of the CPR (Construction Products Regulation) on 1 July 2013 creates numerous changes not just for manufacturers, but for notified bodies as well.
Following a series of concerns with fire safety glazing systems the GGF Fire Resistant Glazing Group has developed a five point code of core governing principles for all glass and glazing system products that have the stated purpose for safety in…
Many column inches have been devoted to CE Marking in recent months in the advent of the mandatory July 1st deadline.
CE Marking is here. Failure to comply could now result in Trading Standards Officers taking alleged offenders to courts, where in proven cases, custodial sentences of up to 3 months / and or up to a £5000 fine can be imposed.
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…
With more than five years of successful CE marking compliance behind it and an easy-to-use web portal in place, GLASSOLUTIONS has moved to reassure window fabricators and installers concerned about the change in law on 1st July.
As you may have already heard, on Monday 1st July 2013 the United Kingdom is joining with the rest of Europe to introduce the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).
As of July 1st 2013, CE Marking, will be a legal requirement under the Construction Product Regulation (CPR).
The NSG Group, manufacturer of Pilkington glass in the UK, will be exhibiting at the first ever FIT Show in April, bringing customers up to speed with the latest developments from one of the UK’s most trusted glass brands.
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is running a series of seminar workshops to assist GGF Members and companies with their journey to show compliance with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) and CE Mark their products.
A rated windows are now common place within the industry, more companies sell A rated windows as standard than ever before.
Throughout 2012 Orangery Solutions saw an increase in triple roof glazing specifications with many architects and specifiers preferring to incorporate the highest levels of insulation for every day use on new orangery projects.
Saint-Gobain Glass UK Ltd has launched a number of new initiatives and improvements for members of its PLANITHERM Network as the award-winning TV campaign is confirmed to run throughout 2013.
Since launching STORVIK in March 2012, sales of Howarth Windows and Doors’ innovative new window system continue to grow.STORVIK was developed to meet growing demand for energy efficient windows, and can be supplied in double or triple glazed…
Building on a successful 2010 effort to help the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) create the “greenest office building” in the nation, Wausau Window and Wall Systems returned to contribute to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL’s)…
Total Glass has added triple glazed units and Grey on White PVC-U profile to its comprehensive product portfolio, further widening choice for installers and commercial specifiers.