Float Glass Industries (FGI) has been appointed as one of the few independent stockists of the full range of Pilkington Fire Resistant Glass in the UK. Already a supplier of Pyroshield wired glass, FGI will stock the complete suite of clear Pilkington Fire Resistant Glass products, which includes Pyrostop, Pyrodur and Pyrodur Plus, from March 1st.

David Offland, Joint Managing Director of FGI, says that to be an approved stockist of Pilkington Fire Resistant Glass, Float Glass Industries had to demonstrate innovation in approach, investment, and sound knowledge of fire glass specifications and legislations.

Float Glass Industries will be the only stockist of the multi laminated Pyrostop Fire Resistant glasses in the UK, and can produce complex shapes quickly and accurately due to the acquisition of the new Flow Waterjet cutting system. This innovative technology will offer FGI customers a fast accurate turnaround on any thickness multi laminate regardless of quantity, intricacy, shape or size.

‘Initially, FGI will be generating awareness within the glass trade’, says David. ‘We have a large customer base that will have a requirement for fire resistant glass, internal and external glazing, fire doors and screens.’

David Stoker, Commercial Director of Pilkington Building Products UK says, ‘We are very pleased to have Float Glass Industries as a partner selling our range of Fire Resistant glasses. We need to be sure that we are working with the right companies, and have been impressed with the forward thinking attitude and commitment demonstrated by FGI.’

Gary Colliver has been appointed as FGI’s National Account Manager specifically for Fire Resistant Glass Products. Gary joins the FGI team having held various positions at Pilkington over a 12-year period, specialising in fire resistant glass markets.

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Glass Age