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From a Grain of Sand

It surrounds us and has become an integral part of our everyday lives and whether we choose to acknowledge it, glass is amongst the most commonly used building material         in the world. Roman Egyptian Glass Aryballos - vessel used by athletes to hold body oils, used in the baths dating from the time of the Egyptians [...]

2017-07-28T13:19:22+00:00

A Brighter Future

It has always been Cornwall Glass and Glazing’s (CGG) long-term ambition to create a charitable fund in order to support its surrounding community and the company alone, through it’s own named fund, has invested an astounding £45,000 in community projects across Cornwall. However, by being a member of the Cornwall 100 Club (C100), which is the business arm of the Cornwall Community Foundation [...]

2017-07-28T13:17:21+00:00

Getting on like a house on fire!

After five years of a successful collaboration, the relationship between Exeter and Mackenzie Glass Centres and Pilkington goes from Strength to strength. Pilkingtons Fire Glass at Exeter and Mackenzie Glass Centres have recently been awarded a significant upgrade in the partnership, the glass centre has been recognised for their consistent production and service achievements coupled with [...]

2017-07-28T13:16:52+00:00

£5million investment for Westcountry Glass

A £5 million investment and 30 new jobs to be created with one big move to Plymouth for the local family run glazing manufacturer, Westcountry Glass.   Westcountry Glass, which is part of the Cornwall Glass Group, is making their largest investment in its 37 years of trading of £5million. The sealed unit manufacturer, currently [...]

2017-07-28T13:16:20+00:00

Cornwall Glass continues to strengthen their relationship with Ritec International

Over 40 employees from the Cornwall Glass Group have recently received expert training from Ritec International in applying the new ClearShield Eco-System™. Glaziers and production staff undertook the training to apply the market-leading glass surface treatment to both installed and new glass. The sales and estimating teams have also received training to extend their knowledge [...]

2017-07-28T13:15:35+00:00

The Cornwall Glass Fund is open for applications for Community & Charity Groups in Cornwall

The Cornwall Glass Fund applications have opened for its 3rd wave funding. The fund which was set up by Cornwall Glass & Glazing 4 years ago is held by Cornwall Community Foundation. To date, the fund has granted £31,000 to 36 Cornish Community and Charity groups. Here is a snapshot of how the fund has [...]

2017-07-28T13:15:05+00:00

Ray’s Glass Centres Rising Apprentice Star

  Jordan Watt, a rising apprentice star has excelled within the Cornwall Glass Group, demonstrating the value of apprentices within the work force. Over his three years with the group, Jordan has rapidly progressed to a branch assistant, promoted to second in command! Jordan began his career with Cornwall Glass back in October 2011 as [...]

2017-07-28T13:14:26+00:00

New Product Innovation For Sealed Units From Cornwall Glass & Glazing: SiestaT

  SiestaT is the all-round solution for conservatories, offering total solar control to all sections of the conservatory. The new sealed unit developed at Cornwall Glass, gives an all over neutral tint across the whole conservatory providing a higher aesthetic appeal to the finished conservatory. The double glazed sealed unit provides outstanding performance: Light Transmission [...]

2017-07-28T13:13:40+00:00

Fire Rated Insulating Glass Units Are Now Manufactured At M5 Glass Centre

M5 Glass Centre has extended their comprehensive portfolio of products, by adding Fire Rated Insulating Glass Units to their range. The new production of fire units will be available throughout the 15 glass centres within the Cornwall Glass Group. After thorough testing with Pilkington’s and engaging with their external production auditors, to ensure the correct [...]

2017-07-28T13:13:04+00:00