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See things clearer with self-cleaning glass

We may consider ourselves to be a house-proud nation, but it seems we’re turning our back on simple home improvement tasks in favour of innovative products that make our lives easier.

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Hot Topic - How much heat we're losing in our homes

We all know that extra care needs to be taken to ensure our homes are insulated properly, and this is what Pilkington UK set out to definitively prove with research in 2019.

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Glazing and the maintained boom in renovation

It's among the most significant changes to planning legislation in a generation.

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Pioneering energy-positive office will guide us to a greener built environment

With the UK now working towards its net-zero emissions target for 2050, the race is on to develop new methods of construction that deliver a greener built environment.

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A View Of One’s Own - #MyWindowSeat

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, which would explain why all of us have our own ideas for what makes the perfect view. 

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How Pilkington Planar™ is inspiring architects’ imagination

It’s no exaggeration to say that innovation in the glass and glazing sector has fundamentally changed the way that buildings are designed.

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Enhancing Wellness in the Home with Pilkington Activ™

The rise in wellness isn’t solely focused on diet and exercise, it’s even influencing how we want our homes to look. Most homeowners dream of a property with plenty of natural light, and there is an increasing amount of medical research pointing to the health benefits of letting light into your life.

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Glass maker's new smartphone app offers design inspiration on-the-go

Glass manufacturer Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has launched a new smartphone app that provides ideas and inspiration for building designers and architects.

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A quiet life: turning down the volume with noise control glazing

As well as exacerbating everyday stress and anxiety, excessive environmental noise can be extremely harmful to our health. Indeed, the World Health Organisation calculates that at least one million healthy years are shaved off all those living in western European countries each year because of traffic-related noise alone.

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It’s good to be a glass-spotter!

“Choose a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life”

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PILKINGTON AUTOMOTIVE SCOOPS JAGUAR LAND ROVERS SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE AWARD

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Meet the Expert Timothy McKittrick

Few other industries have embraced new technology as readily as the automotive sector. From the rising popularity of electric cars to the development of autonomous vehicles, automotive innovation is putting new demands on glass.

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OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF INNOVATION

The journey from sand to you.

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How Pilkington UK's expertise in smart glass is driving digital innovation

The world is becoming more and more connected, as digital technology is increasingly integrated into every aspect of our lives. As a result, objects and materials once considered inanimate are now taking on new functions and becoming digital devices in their own right.

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Enhancing our expertise through collaboration

Throughout its history, Pilkington UK has built its expertise in glass through a commitment to collaboration. Whether it’s our close partnerships with customers, universities or tech start-ups, we continually strive to remain at the forefront of the industry by working closely with others to develop the latest products and processes.

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Meet the expert: Steve Bond on Pilkington UK's market leading approach to fire safety

Fire protection has become an increasingly important consideration in building construction. In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, in which 72 people tragically died, policy makers and regulators have been looking at how buildings can be made much safer in the event of a fire.

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Did You Know? Expertise.

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A Transatlantic collaboration built on expertise and innovation

For over 25 years, Pilkington has proudly been a partner with W&W Glass, one of the largest metal and glass companies in the New York metropolitan area and the largest supplier of structural glass systems in the entire USA. It’s a partnership built on trust, close collaboration and a shared commitment to expertise and innovation in glass.

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How Pilkington became the experts in Bird Safe glass

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Freeze your bills: how thermal glazing helps buildings retain heat

As commercial office developments continue to move towards larger, open-plan spaces that can require more power to heat, an over-reliance on the thermostat can drastically increase CO₂ emissions and utility bills.

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The fine art of protecting possessions with glass

Phil Brown, our European regulatory marketing, discusses how advanced glazing can be used to protect light-sensitive objects from fading in colour over time.

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The rigorous testing behind our market-leading spacer bar and sealant technology

Pilkington has perfected its testing and rigour processes over many decades to ensure that its development of new products and technologies meets the highest possible standards. Nowhere is this more the case than in our development of spacer bar and sealant technology for the Pilkington Planar™ system.

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Did You Know? Innovation.

At Pilkington we don’t just make glass – we solve challenges by continually responding to customer needs and to the ever-changing world in which we live. Take a look at some of our amazing stats and facts by clicking here!

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Tackling the World’s Biggest Challenges Through Innovation

At Pilkington we don’t just make glass – we solve challenges by continually responding to customer needs and to the ever-changing world in which we live.

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Outdoor Digital Display Glass Types | A Beginner’s Guide

Understanding outdoor digital display glass types is key to the performance and protection of digital signage positioned outdoors. The correct type of glass for your outdoor digital signage installation improves screen visibility, functionality and heat transfer, enhancing the performance of your outdoor digital displays…

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How the Pilkington Innovation Incubator is shaping the future of glass

For innovation to truly flourish, ideas need the time, space and resources to develop into new products that can add real value.

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Creating a culture of innovation at Pilkington

At Pilkington we know that innovation isn’t just about new technology and scientific breakthroughs – it’s a mindset that drives everything we do across the business.

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Building on the heritage of Pilkington as a leader in innovation

Throughout our history, innovation has been a core driving force that has propelled the business forward.

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How our approach to innovation transformed the headquarters of Alm. Brand

At the heart of our approach to innovation is a belief that no challenge is too great – and no customer need is too complex – that we cannot find solutions that will break new ground.

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Creating a more eco-friendly home

For homeowners considering renovating or redecorating their homes, it is becoming increasingly important to consider that their home is not only cosy and comfortable but also eco-friendly, as this can not only help to reduce your carbon footprint but also save you time and money.

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