Pilkington Glass
Pilkington is one of the world's largest manufacturers of glass and glazing products for building, automotive and related technical markets.
Founded in 1826, Pilkington is recognised as the world's technological leader in glass. It has manufacturing operations in 24 countries on five continents and sales in over 130 countries, employing around 23,800 people worldwide.
Visit www.pilkington.co.uk for all the information you'll need on this leading glass manufacturer and all of the products it provides.
New Owners Acquire Pilkington
The much talked of acquisition of Pilkington by Nippon Sheet Glass (NSG) was completed on 16 June 2006.
"I am excited about Pilkington's future as part of the NSG Group. The new combined company is a global leader in glass. Our joint technological strength, innovation and global reach mean we are well placed to grow profitably and to service and develop our customer base in all major markets worldwide"
- Stuart Chambers, Group Chief Executive of Pilkington.
The Pilkington Activ™ Range of Self-Cleaning Products
Self-cleaning glass has been long described as an impossible dream. Yet, following an intensive research and development programme Pilkington has created Pilkington Activ™ - a range of glass products that do just that. This revolutionary self-cleaning glass uses the forces of nature to maintain its clear appearance without leaving unsightly streaks and is one of the most acclaimed Pilkington products.
The Pilkington Activ™ product range comprises of:
Pilkington Activ™ Clear - A self-cleaning glass product that is perfectly suited to skylights, windows and doors.
Pilkington Activ™ Blue - An attractive blue tinted solar control glass that displays solar control properties and was developed specifically for conservatories.
Pilkington Activ™ Neutral - A self-cleaning solar control glass product that has no tint and is ideal for conservatory verticals and roofs.
Watch this demonstration video to gain a better understanding of how self-cleaning glass works.