Building Products
Organization
Building Products operates in Europe, Japan, North and South America, China and South East Asia. Its activities encompass the manufacturing and processing of float glass, including on-line coated products, rolled glass, semi-finished products (off-line coated, laminated, silvered), processing (toughening, insulating glass units), fire protection products, frameless glazing systems and products for the growing Solar Energy sector.
Products
SOLAR CONTROL In warm weather, solar control products dramatically reduce the effect of the sun's heat, reducing air-conditioning load.
THERMAL INSULATION During cold weather, low-emissivity (low-e) products reflect heat back into buildings.
FIRE PROTECTION Specially developed glasses to protect lives and valuables from fire.
NOISE CONTROL Specialist glasses with enhanced acoustic insulating properties to meet the increasing demands for noise control.
SAFETY & SECURITY Glass that is used to reduce a risk of accident by impact, fracture or shattering and able to withstand deliberate attacks of various kinds.
SOLAR ENERGY Products used in solar energy applications, such as Pilkington Optiwhite™, Pilkington Sunplus™ and Pilkington TEC Glass™.
SELF-CLEANING Pilkington Activ™ self-cleaning glass uses the forces of nature to maintain its clear appearance without leaving unsightly streaks.
DECORATION Glass that is used when privacy and decoration are the main requirements.
GLASS SYSTEMS Pilkington Planar™ structural glazing system.
SPECIAL APPLICATIONS A range of specialist glasses such as low-iron float, very thin float, curved glass and UMU™ switchable glass.