Where is Pilkington UK?
Lancashire
Pilkington is a Japanese-owned glass-manufacturing company which is based in Lathom, Lancashire, United Kingdom. In the UK it includes several legal entities and is a subsidiary of Japanese company NSG Group.
Does Pilkington make glass UK?
Pilkington Architectural Glass in the UK & Ireland We manufacture, process and distribute glass in the UK under the Pilkington brand name, using the most advanced glass and coating technology.
How do I contact Pilkington Glass?
Contacts
- Email: [email protected].
- Jason Eggerton.
- Phone: 07817 200350. Email: [email protected].
- Gary Stonelake.
- Phone: 07773 186533. Email: [email protected].
Where is Pilkington from?
The surname is established in Ireland where its presence was first recorded in the early 15th century.
Do they still make glass in St Helens?
THE owners of Pilkington Glass have confirmed that one of its manufacturing sites in St Helens is to close by the end of the year. The Alexandra Works site on Borough Road, St Helens is to close, the NSG Group has said. The company anticipates it will cease manufacturing at the site by the end of December.
Why is St Helens famous for glass?
Glassmaking was carried on in St Helens by the early 18th century but in the late 18th century it too boomed. In 1773 The British Cast Plate Glass Manufacturers opened works in St Helens. In 1780 a copper foundry was opened in St Helens. In 1798 an iron foundry was opened in the rapidly growing town.
What is PPG glass windshield?
It was originally a part of Pittsburg Plate Glass (PPG) but became its own division (PGW) in 2007. It’s now owned by Vitro Glass Company. PGW works with major automotive manufacturers from the beginning of the entire car design process to make sure their windshields meet or exceed expectations.
Where is PPG glass made?
Based in Creighton, Pennsylvania (about 20 miles north of Pittsburgh along the Allegheny River), PPG soon became the United States’ first commercially successful producer of high-quality, thick flat glass using the plate process.
How good is Pilkington K glass?
One of Pilkington’s ranges is K glass, Low-E glass, which stands for low emissivity glass. It has a special metal coating which creates a type of insulation. It gives the glass increased energy efficiency by reducing the heat or cold transfer through the glass. This range is well-known to homeowners as a trusted brand.