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Smartglass are delighted to announce that we will be supplying two further Tesco UK stores with our Privacy Smartglass screens.
The GCC glass industry is witnessing a period of unprecedented growth driven by a significant acceleration in new construction and infrastructure projects announced by regional governments.
Since 1974 the unique National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) Annual Awards have recognised achievement in the UK housing arena and have grown over the years to become highly regarded as the premier event in this sector.
As you may have already heard, on Monday 1st July 2013 the United Kingdom is joining with the rest of Europe to introduce the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).
Open Day event on Expanded Metal Mesh for Architects (facade cladding, ceilings, design)- 05 June 2013- Cookham(Maidenhead), London area. Organised by Longhigroup, European leader manufacturer of expanded metal mesh.
An auction is set to be held for the equipment belonging to a bust Wigan company. Family firm HW Glass went into administration last month with more than 50 staff losing their jobs.
In the case of the latest glass vacuum lifter to come through the doors of GGR’s Oldham depot, bigger is definitely better! To demonstrate the scale of this mighty machine, here’s Kerry from our marketing department (5 feet 5 inches tall…
The New Year brings with it opportunities for revitalization, renovation and change. These chances for renewal are not just present for individuals, though.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recently released an updated standard for the installation of residential replacement windows without the removal of existing frames.
Following a rigorous tender process, National Windscreens has secured a contract to provide replacement glass as part of Scotland Excel’s national framework for vehicle spare parts.
Deep overhangs and awkward soffits on buildings can cause a dilemma when trying to install glass, but these troublesome areas pose no problem for GGR and our arsenal of lifting gear, as was expertly demonstrated on this glazing job at a house in…
The powerful Hydraulica 2000 is a 26 pad glass sucker with some serious lifting power, as GGR demonstrated when we used this machine to transport an oversized roof light over the top of houses in a London neighbourhood recently.
GGR’s new heavyweight vacuum lifter, the powerful Ultra-Clad 1000, proved that it has the ability to handle other materials besides the oversized cladding units it was originally designed for.
The troubles at struggling glassmaker Pilkington deepened after a union revealed the company has a deficit in its pension fund in the region of £300million.
Liverpool-based PVC-U and aluminium window and door fabricator Total Glass supplies and installs new products for sheltered accommodation scheme in one of the city's conservation areas.
The rejuvenation of 125 Old Broad Street, better known as the Stock Exchange Tower, has turned an old building into a striking new landmark on the London skyline.
Fans will have an even better view of the beautiful game from the executive boxes at this football stadium thanks to GGR and our mini spider cranes which was able to expertly install glazing from amongst the seats in the stands.
In October 2012, the University of South Carolina’s renovation of the Patterson Hall student residence recently earned LEED(R) Gold certification through the U.S.
More than $450,000 of work for fresh paint and new glass are in line for Lubbock’s Preston Smith International Airport after the Airport Advisory Board on Tuesday approved two new projects for the facility.
SUNY's historic "D&H" Administrative Building relies on Wausau's "simulated double-hung" windows to preserve architectural heritage and update performanceWausau, Wis. -- For nearly a century, the Delaware and…
Kennards Lift & Shift recently provided Conservatory Construction Company with an innovative solution to installing a glass roof by suggesting they use vacuum lifters.
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7cdee5/sealed_units_volu) has announced the addition of the "Sealed Units: Volumes and values for the Sealed Unit Market in the UK 2008-2014" report…
An East Yorkshire glass factory has announced a £30m investment in energy-saving glass manufacturing that will create 50 jobs.
Online Auction Closing 12 NoonThursday 15th December 2011A C Yule & Son Limited Sale 2 of 4By order of B C Nimmo and G S Fraser, KPMG LLP, Joint Administrators of A C Yule & Son LimitedDouble Glazed Sealed Unit Production Lines, Tamglass…