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Panoramic ocean views are dished up every day for diners at this new South Devon restaurant-thanks to a show-stopping curved sliding patio door from Balcony Systems.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recently released education courses on hardware, weatherstrip and weatherseals, as well as sealants and adhesives used during factory fabrication, as part of the association’s…
A Greater Manchester manufacturer which has been operating for more than four decades has closed down with the loss of nearly 60 jobs.
At Grand Designs Live 2013, Balcony Systems will once again be exciting visitors with its show-stopping range of stunning curved patio doors, elegant glass and aluminium balustrades and affordable Juliet balconies on stand B124 at Excel from May 4…
Wrightstyle is a leading UK steel glazing company that has supplied systems for transportation projects in Hong Kong, Dubai and the UK – and has just won a prestigious contract for the new frontage of the iconic King’s Cross station in London.
The first-floor canteen at Manchester United’s prestigious Carrington Road training ground HQ has been modernised and significantly extended thanks to a large ‘Clearline’ aluminium sliding/folding door installation designed and installed by Kent-…
With a recent move into much larger premises, orders on the increase and new products to display, Fullex are hoping for good things from the FIT show at Telford International exhibition centre in April 2013.
When Clifton and Louise Palese-Gordon embarked on their challenging self-build project, they knew that only a Balcony Systems’ Juliet balcony with the BalcoNano® self-cleaning glass coating would fulfil their demanding requirements.
Glass facades are attractive, but they also have to be safe. Say if a bomb were to go off nearby, would they withstand the blast?  Researchers are using a shock tube to find out, and one of their projects is a new building complex in San Francisco.
Satisfying clients’ requirements for natural light and the ‘wow factor’, this glass and aluminium Juliet balcony from Balcony Systems makes a dramatic internal statement for a contemporary selfbuild home.
Pilkington Planar™ Crystal Connect™, powered by Dow Corning, allows architects to create continuous glass façades with no protrusions.Architects have unprecedented opportunities to bring their design visions to life with the launch of Pilkington…
Safety glass industry professionals from different companies around the globe took part a Real Technical Seminar about glass processing organized by Safety Glass Experts International Ltd in Dusseldorf on 22nd of October a day prior to Glasstec 2012…
Façade elements on the basis of Phase Change Material (PCM) for innovative and sustainable architectureMainz/Munich, January 16, 2013 – At BAU 2013, the SCHOTT technology group will be presenting SCHOTT GlassX crystal, a façade solution that…
A leading UK steel glazing company has supplied fire-rated systems to several Olympic, FIFA and other major stadiums.
Dip-Tech, the world-leading provider of digital ceramic in-glass printing solutions, today announced that it has received ABZ-70.1-75 certification from the Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik (German Institute for Civil Engineering).
Fantastic panoramic views of the southern tip of the Isle of Man from a luxurious bed and breakfast property are fully exploited using every product from UK balustrading specialist Balcony Systems’ wide range of low-maintenance clear glass…
A UK steel glazing company has brought together videos of its systems being tested against a lorry bomb, car bomb and ballistic attack and posted them on YouTube.
Wrightstyle Limited is one of Europe’s most innovative suppliers of integrated steel and glass systems with an international client base.
Shock-resistance is the great benefit of safety glass. However, the cut of the glass pane can make this difficult: With conventional processes, only straight cuts are possible.
New Heritage Perma Led from Thermoseal Group is perfect for decorating windows to create designs in keeping with historic and older buildings.
Lasea, Belgian expert in laser applications such as laser marking, plastic welding and micromachining, is managing more and more projects for very small parts cutting as well as high precision engraving and now meets the highest demands of finest…
Michael Collins, Building Industry Advisors Over the last several years, the focus on energy efficiency in the fenestration industry has become nearly ubiquitous.
At nearly 10 metres wide, David and Lynn Walton’s curved patio door with four fixed and four sliding panels makes a truly impressive statement at their Nottinghamshire home.
Dow Corning high performance building expert to present on topic at upcoming CTBUH World Congress in ShanghaiSHANGHAI, CHINA: City governments in China are now requiring more sustainable and reliable bonding materials to be applied to high-rise…
Dow Corning, Solutia Inc. and Eckerseley O'Callaghan, the New GPD Finland 2013 Gold SponsorsJoining our GPD Finland 2013 Gold Sponsors, DuPont de Nemours and Quanex Building Products , the GPD Organizing Committee is delighted to welcome three…