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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  • Brownhills Glass Company

    High specification glass can be supplied and processed to meet any design requirements

    Beecham Close, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8UZ
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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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  • 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 3PG
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  • Pilkington 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 3TT
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  • Ravensby 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 3RN
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  • Specialist 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 4NY
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