GLASS & SEALEDUNITS
TIME AND SPACER : TEN YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP
» IT ’ S BEEN TEN YEARS SINCE world-renowned spacer manufacturer Edgetech became part of billion-dollar building products group Quanex .
Back in 2011 , Edgetech was already a leading spacer supplier , and one of fenestration ’ s most forward-thinking companies .
It was that legacy of innovation and product excellence that caught the attention of Quanex , which had grown from humble beginnings in South Lyon , Michigan to become a New York Stock Exchange-listed building products powerhouse .
“ This is a fantastic milestone , and has given us all cause to reflect on everything Edgetech and Quanex have achieved together over the last decade ,” comments Edgetech Managing Director Chris Alderson .
“ From the very beginning , the two businesses were an excellent fit – both committed to health and safety , employee wellbeing , product innovation , sustainability , and much more .
“ Since 2011 , those synergies have enabled us to continue pushing boundaries , developing new products , and cementing Edgetech ’ s reputation as a global leader in spacer technology .
“ Fittingly , as we enter our second decade as part of Quanex , we ’ re currently in the process of implementing a new , group-wide four tier strategy designed to guide our development in the coming years .
“ Each of the four tiers represents a crucial stakeholder that we serve – customers , employees , shareholders , and the community .
“ By doing everything we can to delight and exceed the expectations of each of these sectors , we know we can build a business that ’ s even stronger , more innovative , and that provides an even better service to customers all around the world .
“ I want to take this opportunity to thank George , our CEO , and the rest of the Quanex executive leadership for all their support and encouragement over the last decade , and we ’ re extremely excited to see what we can achieve together in the years ahead .”
Quanex President and CEO George Wilson comments : “ I ’ ve worked very closely with Chris and the Edgetech team over the last ten years , and we ’ re delighted they ’ re a part of the Quanex family .
“ Their dedication to product excellence , innovation and providing the highest quality customer service is an asset to the Quanex Group , and I look forward to working with them further in the decade to come .”
www . edgetechig . co . uk
Keeping customers comfortable in style
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» AS VIEWS GO , DYLAN ’ S restaurant , in the charming Victorian Welsh coastal town of Criccieth , must have one of the best . Right by the sea , it looks out across the bay towards Criccieth ’ s medieval castle in one direction and the more distant Harlech Castle in the other .
The customer ’ s dining experience has always been paramount at Dylan ’ s , and never more so than this past year . Just like pubs , cafés and restaurants all over the country , as lockdown eased Dylan ’ s looked to maximise the comfort of their seating areas to make the most of their outdoor space .
Dylan ’ s decided to add a frameless glass balustrade to their terrace , to protect customers from coastal breezes without
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impacting on the stunning views . And the UK ’ s safety glass specialists TuffX were delighted to be chosen to supply 30 panels of 15mm toughened safety glass with dubbed corners for the job .
The balustrade channel was fitted on a staggered curve , to follow the elegantly sweeping shape of the dramatically glassfronted building . Inspired by the Art Deco movement , the 1950 ’ s Grade II-listed building was designed by architectural icon Clough Williams Ellis , who is most famous for his whimsical Portmeirion Village , further along the coast .
TuffX ’ s high-quality glass for the balustrade meant the exterior appearance of this impressive building remained unobstructed .
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Inside , diners can continue to enjoy the beautiful light and views courtesy of the floor-to ceiling glass windows , while those outside can now dine in comfort protected from sea winds , enjoying the same unimpaired scenic backdrop .
Graham Price , TuffX ’ s Managing Director , said : “ Not many restaurants can boast a view or a building like Dylan ’ s , and the glass balustrade provides the perfect , practical addition to make the most of them .
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“ For all food and drink establishments this past year has meant re-evaluating the value of outdoor seating areas and the importance of providing customers with the option of comfortable and appealing outside spaces . Updating or introducing balustrades like this , made from toughened safety glass , is an simple way for venues to add a safe , easy to maintain and modern solution to improve their outdoor areas .”
www . tuffxglass . co . uk
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