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NSG pledges £145,000 Apprenticeship Levy boost for Acorns Children’s Hospice

We are delighted to announce during National Apprenticeship Week that we have pledged £145,000 towards employee training at Acorns Children’s Hospice with an Apprenticeship Levy transfer.
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UK Architectural team supports sustainability of horticultural sector through 200 tonne greenhouse recycling project, saving over 50 tonnes of CO₂

Pilkington UK Architectural team recently completed a greenhouse cullet recovery project at the Watson Street site, showcasing a bright future for more sustainable glass production through recycling opportunities in the horticultural sector.
Sustainability Deliver Change

Ten top tips for choosing security glass

Reducing the risk of accidents and protecting against a deliberate attack is a vital task installers must undertake when specifying glass. From security to fire resistance, glass can be used to protect a building’s occupants while also allowing the creation of bold and attractive designs.
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Pilkington UK Hosts Europe’s First Carbon Capture Trial in the Flat Glass Industry

Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, announced the successful launch of Europe's first carbon capture trial in the flat glass industry, alongside partners C-Capture and Glass Futures.
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Glass with 50% less embodied carbon launches in new milestone for decarbonising buildings

NSG Group has pioneered a new glass range with 50% less embodied carbon when compared to standard float glass* ‒ representing the lowest carbon product of its kind on the market.
Sustainability Design for Change

Study finds architects going above and beyond building regs for overheating amid climate concern

Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, polls architects 12 months on from the introduction of Part O regulations for combatting overheating in new homes. Alongside climate and energy efficiency, Part O is one of the three key factors influencing greater measures to minimise overheating in residential building design. 70% of architects specifying more solar control glazing in homes since Part O was introduced.
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Why glass can have a bigger impact on building occupants than you might think?

The title might be a slight giveaway, but it’s true – glass really can have a great impact on health and well-being.
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High performance anti-reflective glass launches in the UK

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Advanced Glass Flood Wall To Protect Kendal Locals And Businesses

Work to install a new high-performance glass panel flood wall will begin in Kendal this Summer.
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Glass giant invests in sustainable glassmaking in St Helens

Pilkington UK secures the future of rolled glass production in the UK with major investment in St Helens as part of government-backed project. The glass manufacturer will move its Watson Street manufacturing operations to its Greengate site in the town, with a major investment to upgrade its Greengate glass furnace. Working out of one glass furnace will save 15,000 tonnes of carbon each year.  
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Top tips for installing glass mirrors

Mirrors can create the illusion of added space and help to brighten rooms. There are several things to consider in order to maximise the benefits of mirrors as building features – the type of mirror, where it’s positioned, how it’s fixed and how to ensure safety are all important factors.
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Finding the cause of glass breakages

Everyone knows that glass can break. If this does happen, it is important to understand the origin of glass breakage and learn best practices for identifying causes and finding solutions.
Advice

Glass Worldwide - Exclusive Pilkington UK Interview

Managing Director of Pilkington UK Neil Syder spoke exclusively to Glass Worldwide about taking up the family trade, why the company that he joined as a school-leaver still excites him and how innovation and collaboration with bodies such as Glass Futures and British Glass are crucial to the long-term prosperity of the flat glass sector. The full version of this article appears in the Nov/Dec 2022 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.
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St Helens manufacturer produces enough specialist glass to cover 7000 football pitches

Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has manufactured its 50 millionth square metre of specialist glass at its advanced coating line in St Helens, as the site marks 10 years since production began.
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NSG Group’s carbon pledges certified as UK arm leads industry towards decarbonisation

NSG Group’s increased targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have been certified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) The Group’s UK subsidiary, Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, leads global efforts to decarbonise the glass manufacturing industry Two world-first trials in St Helens saw the firm’s float glass furnace powered by alternative fuels
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Self-cleaning glass: what do you need to know?

Pilkington Activ™ the first commercially available self-cleaning glass has proven popular for everything from conservatory roofs to commercial facades. But, considering the long history of float glass, self-cleaning glass is still a relatively new product that some in the industry still have misconceptions about.
Advice

Transforming digital displays with Pilkington MirroView™

In today’s tech-enabled world, creating decorative, practical and multi-functional spaces is a must. Pilkington MirroView™ digital display mirror is designed to transform interiors according to their use.
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Specifying safety and security glass

Safety and security glass has come a long way since the days of wired glazing thanks to significant advances in glass-making technology. Today’s superior products can offer much more than simply protection.
Advice

Autumn and condensation: the dew point

As we entered the fall season, let’s explain why external condensation is common for homeowners, particularly at this time of year.
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Solving the overheating problem

Higher standards of air-tightness and thermal insulation in new build properties has meant some modern homes have become vulnerable to overheating. How glazing can help control the temperature of a home? mperature of a home? 

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