TuffX Scales New Heights In The Shard

Date: 7 July 2015

A number of products from the TuffX portfolio have been incorporated into one of London’s most recently constructed landmarks.

The Shard stands 309.6 metres high and is the tallest building in the European Union.   



TuffX’s longstanding customer knew that the high calibre products within the range could be relied upon within such a prestigious development. Amongst other products manufactured by the Knowsley-based company for this project is a 19mm toughened frameless glass balustrade which is now part of a feature staircase at The Shangri-La Hotel in the 72-storey skyscraper.



The quality standards of the TuffX brand reflect the corporate philosophy of providing only the best for customers on all sized projects. Knowing expectation is always high the company aims to excel, which is reflected in such highly acclaimed design projects as The Shard.



TuffX is a leading glass processor specialising in high performance toughened safety glass. For more details on the range please call 0845 3 400 200 or visit the website www.tuffxprocessedglass.co.uk

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