Glass manufacturers / processors

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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. 

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  • Acorn Glass & Glazing

    Acorn Glass specialise in both domestic and commercial glass products, from standard window replacements to complete bespoke solutions

    Acorn House, Mill Parade, Newport, NP20 2JQ
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  • 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 7RS
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  • European 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 7QL
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  • GLASSOLUTIONS 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
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  • Nicholls & Clarke

    Independent glass manufacturer and distributor

    41–51 Freshwater Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM8 1SP
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  • SCHOTT 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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