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Pilkington will lead an Innovation Masterclass on fire-resistant glass at the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Woodworking Conference 2013.  

North West MEP, Chris Davies, saw first-hand the benefits of NSG Group’s investment in a new high-tech off-line glass coating facility, during a visit to a Pilkington Glass factory in St Helens.

The Product Knowledge courses are back!

The Pilkington Product Knowledge training programme for 2013 has been announced.  As expected, the traditional and ever-popular PK1 and PK2 (Advanced) training courses feature prominently, ranging in levels from introductory and intermediate through to advanced.  A new aspect is a series of shorter courses that have been devised for increased flexibility and focus.  These are half- and one-day courses covering important subjects such as energy performance, fire protection and mechanical strength.

The Minister of State for Climate Change, Rt Hon Gregory Barker MP, saw first-hand the benefits of NSG Group’s investment in a new high-tech off-line glass coating facility, during a visit to the company’s Cowley Hill glass factory.

Pilkington Planar™ has been used to transform a Grade II Listed building into a state of the art youth centre in Middlesbrough. Prior to renovation the Georgian building, last used in 2001, was in a virtually derelict state. Pilkington Planar™ and various types of Pilkington glass, have since helped create a stimulating contemporary environment for young people of the area.

Pilkington Planar™ has been used in an award winning refurbishment of the historic St Thomas' Hospital in London. St Thomas’ Hospital is a renowned teaching hospital located in central London, opposite the Houses of Parliament on the south bank of the River Thames. Given its prominent location and out-dated building, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust felt that its Gassiot House outpatients centre was in need of a serious refurbishment.