Clearview National May 2015 - Issue 162 | Page 86

GLASS&SEALEDUNITS Targeting Homeowners »»In order to provide customers with as much support as possible when targeting homeowners, TuffX, the leading specialist glass manufacturer, has developed a broad range of support tools. A web facility is available which highlights the benefits of the entire range and focuses on the high quality standards and breadth of choice from the company. Designed specifically for Ambience customers, the site can be individually tailored to include specific customer details and enables them to use it as a highly effective marketing tool in their own right, with products highlighted in detail via a modern gallery feature. A new brochure has also been introduced for 2015, detailing all relevant technical specifications and performance levels of the individual glasses in the range. ‘broad range of support tools’ TuffX customers can benefit from other marketing support tools including a glass product booklet and flyers as well as individual samples. Alongside this there are additional initiatives including Showroom support and tools for statistical support on glass. Glass Vision »»With Saint -Gobain For more information on the customer marketing support available please call 0845 3 400 200. For information on the product range please visit the website www.ambiglass.co.uk Investing in efficiency »»Due to increased demand for double and triple glazed insulated glass units for doors, Decorative Door Products (DDP) by RegaLead has announced further improvements to production capacity thanks to investment in a Buxstrup WS 800 semiautomatic IG line, reinforcing the company’s position as the market leaders in IGUs for doors. The German manufactured WS 800 is designed specifically for rapid production of small IGUs, with the added benefit of an integrated gas fill press. Guy Hubble, Joint Managing Director at RegaLead, explains: “With a maximum glass size of 900 by 1200mm, the Buxtrup WS 86 » M AY 2015 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M 800 is the perfect addition to our Hawick manufacturing facility, due to our specialism in IGUs for composite or panel doors only. “We continually invest in our DDP division, and this latest line allows us to not only improve our production efficiencies, but also the quality of those units using rigid spacer bars. The introduction of the Buxtrup equipment follows last year’s investment in a Beston heated roller press production line to manufacture insulated glass using Duraseal and Decoseal flexible spacer.” For more information about Decorative Door Products (DDP) by RegaLead visit www.decorativedoorproducts.co.uk celebrating its 350th anniversary this year, the company’s glass division, Saint-Gobain Glass UK Ltd continues the innovation by launching six new apps designed to improve the purchase and specification experience of its customers. Available on both Android and iPhone, users can pick up Glass Compass, Glass Vision, Glass Design, Glass dBstation, Glass Façade and GlassPro in the app store now. Glass Compass determines the best performing glass for your windows based on the geographical location of your home and its orientation. Glass Vision virtual app aids you in choosing the right interior glass for your home and office through augmented reality. Glass Design is a visual showcase of interior projects where Saint-Gobain Glass products have been used. Similar to Glass Design, Glass Façade is a visual showcase of aesthetic versatility. Glass dBstation is all about acoustics, helping users to determine the best performing glazing for your windows according to noise pollution in your surrounding environment. GlassPro is an interactive app which simulates a realistic image synthesis of different products on facades of buildings. Visit www.saint-gobain.co.uk for more information