An attractive shop front design is the calling card of any retail business. In certain lighting conditions ordinary float glass can restrict the prospective customers’ view inside, especially in large-glazed areas such as car showrooms.

UK Sites We operate from a number of sites across the UK within Architectural, Automotive and Speciality Strategic Business Units. If you would like to contact Architectural the best way is via our Contact Form.. European Technical Centre - Pilkington Group Limited

Phil Brown has 25 years experience in the business and a day to day job as Manager of the Technical Advisory Service for Pilkington. Here is his expert advice answering frequently asked questions about using glass in the home.

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.

Overview. Pilkington Optilam™ is the brand name for our laminated glass range.Pilkington Optilam™ is ideal for providing both impact resistance and security since it may break on impact but the glass is held in place thus preventing injury or intrusion.. Pilkington Optilam™ is produced by combining two or more sheets of glass with one or more plastic interlayers.

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Glassary - R Radiation: depending on the context it could mean: one of the methods of heat transfer across the cavity of an insulating glass unit, or electromagnetic radiation. one of the forms in which heat from a fire gets through non-insulating glass.

Pilkington Pyroclear ®. Pilkington Pyroclear ® is an advanced toughened fire-resistant glass for use as a basic integrity-only barrier.. Pilkington Pyrodur ®. Pilkington Pyrodur ® is a clear, laminated fire- and impact-resistant glass offering up to 60 minutes integrity and is ideal for use in fire doors and partitioning.. Pilkington Pyrodur ® Plus. Clear integrity only fire-resistant glass.

Overview. Pilkington Planar™, the world’s leading structural glass system has evolved from the original patch plate system pioneered by Pilkington Architectural over 45 years ago.With a proven track record in the most demanding applications, the Pilkington Planar™ system lets architects create a complete glass envelope for buildings, with façades on any plane.