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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  • ESG Group

    Independent glass processor, toughener and laminator for the professional trade providing glass solutions for a wide range of industry sectors for a whole host of different applications. From chic interior architecture for impressive reception areas and glass staircase balustrades, to practical requirements such as fire resistant class for door

    1-3 Moss Road, Witham, CM8 3UQ
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  • Finepoint Glass
    36 - 38 Caxton Way, Watford Business Park, Watford, WD18 8UF
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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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  • Roof 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 8AS
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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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  • Screen Solutions International

    Smart privacy glass is a laminated product either in glass or polycarbonate that appears opaque, like frosted glass, when turned off, and becomes transparent once an electrical current is applied. It is made to custom shapes and sizes. It can be used for both interior and exterior applications

    915 Highland Pointe Drive, Roosevelt, USA
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