Pilkington – Innovation Never Stops. It’s a fast-moving, ever-changing world we live in. So at Pilkington UK we are always looking for ways to evolve our products to meet the challenges of the present and the future. By identifying emerging social trends, keeping abreast of customer needs and constantly seeking out new technologies, we ...

This year marks 70 years since Sir Alastair Pilkington first began working on his revolutionary float glass process, which went on to become the universal method for manufacturing high quality flat glass used around the world.

Invention of Float Glass. On the 20th January 1959, the Float Glass process was announced to the glass-making world which completely changed the future for glassmaking and the Pilkington company.

Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG group, has successfully manufactured architectural glass at its St Helens facility using hydrogen power in a world-first trial.

Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, is making a multi-million-pound investment in its Merseyside facilities as part of a government-backed project that will save 15,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year while securing the future of rolled glass manufacturing in the UK.

The barrier concept designed by Pilkington UK features a special coating that’s able to break down gaseous nitric oxide emissions from road traffic, while its lamination also gives it sound-attenuating properties that help to reduce noise pollution.

The NSG Group, owner of Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, has collaborated with product design studio Cohda to create new futuristic glass applications that deliver power to devices without the need for wires.

We receive a lot of enquiries about the appearance of external condensation particularly in the Spring and Autumn. External condensation is a natural phenomenon and predictable event caused by the outer pane of the glazing being colder than the glass that it replaced.

INNOVATION. We don’t just make glass, we use our expertise and pioneering spirit to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. Our commitment to innovation is clear to see; we push the limits, redefining what our customers expect humble glass can deliver, leading the industry and shaping the future. We own around 4,000 patents and ...

Innovative New Builds of 2012. 26 Jan 2012. As this year rapidly speeds by – 2012 is already starting to become a fascinating year for architecture – seeing some of the most influential architects complete various projects across the globe. One development which is set for completion in May 2012, is the deeply anticipated Shard skyscraper.