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Bill O'Keeffe: I don’t know of any fire rated product that doesn’t have its limitations.
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CHILDGARD is laminated safety glass constructed using of an arrangement of proprietary transparent materials.  CHILDGARD is designed to withstand extensive physical attack in a forced entry scenario, ultimately resisting entry until law enforcement…
The trend towards the automation of work processes is advancing in large steps. But who understands the underlying functional relationships? Who analyses and designs the processes on such highly complex, computer-controlled plants?
Single-pane safety glass (ESG) is suitable for use wherever large thermal or mechanical loads can be expected. Thanks to the tempering of the panes during the manufacturing process, it has a very high bending strength as well as being resistant to…
Following the successful launch of their industrialisation program, g2e has decided to strengthen its sales and project management forces to position its transparent modules in the lucrative glass façade market (BIPV – Building Integrated…
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Laminated safety glass with SentryGlas® interlayer from Kuraray receives extended approval from DIBt | Now also compliant with new DIN 18008 “Glass in the construction industry”
Wrightstyle is a specialist steel and aluminium glazing company and supplies its fire-rated systems internationally. Jane Embury, the company’s marketing director, looks at the impact of arson.
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California has a long history of experiencing major, catastrophic earthquakes, and is predicted to experience more in the future.
SWISSPACER UK Sales Manager Vic De Costa is retiring in May. Vic is a well-liked, familiar face in the glass and glazing industry.  He’s worked with Saint-Gobain for 29 years! His last five have been spent helping to grow SWISSPACER, the market…
Keepsafe Maximum Glass preserves aesthetic appeal of the hotel while providing protection from hurricanes
Vetrotech UK has supplied glass for a landmark installation by steel and aluminium fabricators, Arkoni.
Fire resistant glazing manufacturer Pyroguard announces exciting changes at the company with the recent appointment of Neil Tilsley as Chief Executive, who joined the company on 1st January 2016, and a major investment programme into its…
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