Pilkington Botanical™ comprises a wide range of solutions dedicated to maximising the efficient growth of crops under glass. Our products can: Achieve optimum light transmission by using our low iron Pilkington Optiwhite™ glass or apply durable anti-reflective coatings that can achieve levels of transmission up to 98%.

Pilkington Arctic Blue™. Pilkington Arctic Blue™ is a high performance tinted glass. The cool blue glass creates a comfortable interior without sacrificing natural light. Pilkington Optifloat™ Tint. Pilkington Optifloat™ Tint is body tinted glass and can be used for visual appeal, to reduce glare or where a degree of solar control performance is required.

Pilkington Suncool™ One 60/40 is an off-line coated mid-range solar control product that compliments our high performance Pilkington Suncool™ Range. Pilkington Suncool™ OW Products from the Pilkington Suncool™ range are also available on our low-iron Pilkington Optiwhite ™ substrate offering enhanced clarity and aesthetics.

Pilkington Botanical™ provides the perfect solution for greenhouses, conservatories and winter gardens. It includes a wide range of glass solutions dedicated to protect, enhance and facilitate better propagation and crop growth, as well as options to toughen, bend or laminate.

Pilkington OptiShower™ Botanical Applications; ... Pilkington United Kingdom Limited is one of the leading glass suppliers in the UK. Pilkington, which was acquired by NSG Group in 2006, invented the Float Process, by which most of the world’s high quality glass is made. The Pilkington brand is synonymous with technical excellence and ...

The former Pilkington UK Headquarters can still be seen at this location. In 1828 J. W. Bell sold his share of the company to Peter Greenall, James Bromilow, William Pilkington and a John Barnes. Since Bell had the technical knowledge of glass making and had kept the success of the works consistent, the loss of him looked damning for the company.