L.B. Plastics says it has become the first UK based window and door systems company to phase out the use of lead stabilisers across its range of PVC products, 10 years ahead of the Europe-wide EU monitored voluntary agreement to do so.

After two years of materials and tooling development work, Sheerframe windows and doors, Sheerlite conservatory roofs Hometrim cellular boards and trims, and Sheerline decking, fencing and drawers are now manufactured using calcium organic stabilisers rather than lead.

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Glass Age