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Local property developer the Tulip Group has recently signed an agreement with Hydro for Technal products for its world class high rise condominium and hotel Waterfront Suites and Residences.
The world's first special glass products that successfully withstand simultaneous fire and ballistic attacks The international technology group SCHOTT now offers a variety of special glass laminates that have been successfully tested against…
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Wrightstyle, the UK steel and aluminium glazing company, has won a major Network Rail contract in Wales.
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There seem to be some misconceptions out there about acid-etched glass. Let’s settle this and clear things up for everyone.
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