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 1TQBrownhills Glass Company
High specification glass can be supplied and processed to meet any design requirements
Beecham Close, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8UZ- 100 West Hendon Broadway, Hendon, London, NW9 7AA
Dellner
Manufactures laminated toughened and curved glass. Laminated glass with a PVB interlayer is resistant to physical attack, handguns and rifles, and is suitable for jewellers display cases, banks, police stations and government buildings. Tinted and screen printed glass as well as curved and patterned panes are also available. Also offers building
Leadgate Industrial Estate, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 7RSEuropean Glass Group
Manufactures processed architectural glass for interior and exterior applications. The company operates a diverse and specialised range of equipment, enabling large sheets of special glass. Equipment includes laminating plant that enables both flat and curved laminated toughened products up to 6.0x2.7m, using clear, tinted or low E glass combined
Unit 6, 10 Cumberland Avenue, Park Royal, London, NW10 7QLGLASSOLUTIONS 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- 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 3TTRoof Maker
Every rooflight they manufacture is made to measure and built by hand in their own on-site factory. The two-acre manufacturing facility has a 30-metre automated glass manufacturing production line, capable of producing argon or krypton filled glass units up to 3000mm x 1200mm in size
1 Pinfold Road, Thurmaston, LE4 8ASSaveheat 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 9RUSpecialist Glass Products
Manufacturer and supplier of laminated and toughened flat and curved glass, which can be incorporated in unit form. One of the company’s specialisms is large or oversized double glazed units, which can be produced using any combination of component glasses. Products are used in applications such as architectural glazing, plant glazing
Milnsbridge Business Centre, Colne Vale Road, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, HD3 4NYToughGlaze UK
Manufacturer of toughened architectural glass products, including doors, walls, balustrading and floors. Glass floors are available from 4-25mm, and can be silk screened to a maximum size of 1700x2900mm. Also offers laminated and sandblasted products, as well as acoustic, heat strengthened and fire rated glass. Manufacture time is usually 3-7
Unit 1 Badgers Rise, Ridgmont, Brogborough, Bedford, MK43 0ZA

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