Glass manufacturers / processors
Glass manufacturers and processors have particular knowledge of materials composition and production processes. Drawing on this, and operating specialist production machinery, they provide architectural glazing and glass products. Read More
Companies typically act as fabricators, suppliers and installers, although some work on a supply-only basis. As well as making, shaping, finishing and supplying glass, many provide supporting services such as surveying, estimating, delivery and fixing.
Laminated safety glass is made by bonding two or more sheets together with a tough polymer interlayer, which is sealed under heat and pressure. The interlayer provides strength and elasticity, and helps create a glazing material that is impact-resistant and safe.
Toughened, or tempered, glass is made using a process of extreme heating followed by rapid cooling. This results in a material four to five times stronger than annealed glass.
Safety / security glazing is made to meet the requirements of Building Regulations Approved Document N and BS 6262-4. When used in barriers, infill panels and freestanding barriers or structural balustrades, it complies with Approved Document K and BS 6180.
Fire resistant glass protects against heat and thermal shock. Manufacturers compete to develop materials that intrude as little as possible on the architectural design of a building. This can mean producing fire rated glass panes that are clear and undistorted, even when subjected to extreme heat, or sheets that are able to fit together in runs without imposing frames.
AGC Glass Europe
Manufactures and distributes glass for the construction industry. Types of glass produced include laminated, fire resistant, toughened, thermal and acoustic insulating, decorated and printed. Products for interior and exterior commercial, domestic and industrial applications are offered. The company has a worldwide distribution network
Valiant Office Suites, Lumonics House, Valley Drive, Rugby, CV21 1TQCarey Glass International
Vista Screen is a decorative glass fabricated by transferring images or geometric designs to a glass surface. More durable than acid-etched or sandblasted surfaces, silk-screened glass is less susceptible to staining, easier to clean and always toughened to withstand thermal or mechanical stress. Available on monolithic glass, on insulating glass
Limerick Road, Nenagh, Republic of IrelandGLASSOLUTIONS Saint-Gobain
Offers glass and glazing products for the building industry, for use in residential properties, commercial building facades and major construction projects. Products include glass for solar control, thermal and acoustic insulation, decoration, visual control, safety, security and fire protection. Complete systems are also offered for building
Herald Way, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2ZG- 505 Garretts Green Lane, Garretts Green, Birmingham, B33 0SG
- 41–51 Freshwater Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM8 1SP
Novaglaze
Specialises in manufacturing curved glass in shapes ranging from plain circular bends with straight portions to multiple bends for new build, restoration and replacement projects. As well as standard plate glass, the company also works with annealed, laminated, toughened, tinted, wired and coated glass. Technical and design services are available
Queens Mill Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield, HD1 3PGPilkington United Kingdom
Manufacturer of specialised ranges of glass including self-cleaning, solar control, thermal insulating and noise control glass. Self-cleaning glass has a specially developed external coating which reacts with natural UV rays to break down organic dirt. Fire resistant glass offers up to 120 minutes integrity
Alexandra Business Park, Prescot Road, St Helens, WA10 3TTRavensby Glass Co
With over 20 years experience in the processed glass industry Ravensby Glass have established a significant portfolio of products utilising a wide spectrum of glass and associated systems. From the early years of manufacturing simple 4mm float insulated units the company now offer glasses with some of today’s highest specification transparent
Fowler Road, West Pitkerro Industrial Estate, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 3RNSaveheat Glass
Catering for the commercial and trade sectors of the construction industry, Supaseal Glass is a leading manufacturer of insulating glass units. Products include ceramic painted spandrel panels, decorative glass, alarm glass, processed glass, solar/noise control, photovoltaic laminates, fire-resisting glass, anti-bacterial glass and toughened
1-10 Lovat Place, Hillington Industrial Estate, Glasgow, G52 4DSSCHOTT UK
SCHOTT UK Limited manufactures some 50,000 different products. Included in the range are products with exceptional physical and chemical properties; making them essential components in advanced technology for science, research and industry. Products include glass ceramic cooktops, glass-metal enclosures, color filters, syringes and many other
Science Centre Pd106, Wolverhampton Science park, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 9RU

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