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United Kingdom

CE marking remains valid in the UK

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The recognition of CE marking for construction products in the UK has recently been extended. This is an important decision for the industry, which is facing many challenges in the area of conformity assessment.

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Green hydrogen

NSG Group announces green hydrogen initiative for low carbon glass production

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The NSG Group has announced that its subsidiary, Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, plans to integrate green hydrogen into its operations at the Greengate Works site in St Helens by 2027.

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Glass Conference 2024

Bringing together the UK’s Glass and Glazing Industry

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Come together at Telford International Centre on 16-17 October 2024 for the Glass Conference, the premier event for the glass and glazing industry in the UK. Network with professionals, attend keynote sessions and participate in technical drop-ins focused on industry trends and regulations.

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Company merger

Fenzi Group acquires Thermoseal and enhances IG product range

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Fenzi Group has announced its acquisition of Thermoseal, a company in the insulated glass industry. This strategic move, highlighted by Thermoseal's innovative Thermoflex flexible spacer product, is a part of the Fenzi Group's global growth strategy.

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Appointments

Quanex makes key appointment to open up new markets

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Building products company Quanex has signalled its continued focus on the insulating glass sector with the appointment of an experienced Global Market Director.

© Malte Forstat / GW-News
Float process

Guardian Glass to run float process in UK using hydrogen from Ryze Hydrogen

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Guardian Glass operates over 24 float glass lines worldwide and serves 160 countries across five continents. Ryze Hydrogen will support Guardian’s UK float glass plant in Goole, East Yorkshire, by supplying the hydrogen.

© Hufton+Crow
AGC Interpane

Facade glass for The Scalpel in London

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A successful example of the integration of contemporary architecture in the City of London is 52 Lime Street, also known as "The Scalpel". The 190-metre office tower designed by the architects of Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) is an impressive building. The facade glass came from AGC Interpane.

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Forel

Brian McDonald becomes new CEO of Forel in UK and Ireland

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Brian McDonald has assumed the role of the new Chief Executive Officer of Forel UK and Ireland Ltd. Founded two years ago as a subsidiary of the Italian company, it looks back at 30 years of experience.

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Interview with Lukas Himmel

vandaglas going for successful growth and strategic acquisitions

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The vandaglas Group has acquired a number of glass processors in the DACH region in recent years, in addition to acquisitions in the Netherlands and the UK. in this exclusive interview with GW-News in Berlin, Lukas Himmel, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of vandaglas, spoke about the group's goals, acquisitions of glass companies and the results of this strategy.

© Forel
Ravensby Glass, Scotland

A UK glass processor looking back at 160 years of history

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Ravensby Glass is a glass company based in Dundee, Scotland, specializing in products such as double and triple glazed units, interior glass and facades. With over 150 employees and 7,000 square metres of production space, the company distributes its products throughout the UK.

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British Isles

GlassParts appointed as distributor of German Folienwerk Wolfen in the UK and Ireland

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Folienwerk Wolfen appoints GlassParts as exclusive distributor in the UK and Ireland for evguard, a laminating film, and evguard MPE, a multi-layer polyester insert for heavy impact and printed laminated safety glass applications.

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British Isles

Diamut and Stonegate: Joining forces in the UK and Ireland

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Diamut and Stonegate, who have long been partners in the stone sector, have recently announced they will be working together in the glass sector as well. Here you find out what benefits that will have for the region:

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Building products for the UK

Updates on the latest developments concerning the UKCA mark

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According to the UK authorities, a new regime now applies to the use of documentation produced by notified EU bodies before 1 January 2023 as the basis for the UKCA mark for AVCP System 3 products (historical data). Here are the details.

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Brexit

UK government extends UKCA transition period for construction products

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The UK government has decided on a further extension of the transitional period for CE-marked products now also for construction products until the end of June 2025.

© Forel
UK/Ireland:

Forel opens new branch office in the British Isles

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Forel S.p.a recently announced that it has established its branch office Forel UK & Ireland Ltd based in Stansted, Essex, UK.

© Thermoseal
2021 Fenestration Awards:

Thermoseal named Spacer Bar Manufacturer of the Year

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The Thermoseal Group has been awarded the 2021 National Fenestration Awards in the Spacer Bar Manufacturer of the Year category for the second year running.

© Raf Makda

Okalux: How glass creates a pleasant atmosphere

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The delightful ambience of the interior of the new Maggie’s Centre Barts in the center of London is enhanced by the special light effects of the Kapilux T functional glass from Okalux.

© Simon Kennedy
sedak:

A colourful glass artwork for London

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The tower at 22 Bishopsgate in the heart of London rises 278 metres into the air, but one of the defining design features of the building is just above the heads of passers-by: The glass canopies. Read here why this is glass art at its best and what part sedak plays in it.

© Foster + Partners
Swisspacer:

Optimised for use in high-rise buildings

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With its 162m high glass facade, the Principal Tower makes an impressive statement on the London skyline. Given the dimensions of the building, attention had to be paid to every detail in the highly energy-efficient curtain wall - right down to the spacers of the facade glass. Find out here why Swisspacer systems were used for pressure equalisation to counteract climate loads.

© Steven Scrivens
Cutty Sark:

Famous ship‘s hull beautifully encased in glass

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The world’s only surviving tea clipper, the Cutty Sark is one of the most distinctive attractions of Greenwich’s Royal Museums.

© Lisec

ToughGlaze and Lisec: Online dialogue remains successful even in times of Covid-19

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ToughGlaze Ltd was founded in 1993 and over the years has developed into one of the leading companies in the glass processing industry in the UK. The company supplies high quality and cost effective glass for balustrades and partitions. ToughGlaze also specialises in the sale of architectural glass with digital printing and various types of mesh and wire inserts.

© Lisec

Lisec Software: The interface in the machinery

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Nicholls and Clarke Glass Ltd has been investing in and expanding its London Docklands factory since 2019, which includes many new glass processing machines, a tempering oven and cutting tables.