Clearview National March 2020 - Issue 220 | Page 65

PROUD SPONSOR OF GLASS & SEALED UNITS EXTRA Glass & Sealed Units Extra Put health and safety first with CRL PPE range » HIGH-PERFORMING, high quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential for anyone working with glass, and with the wide range of industry leading PPE from CR Laurence offers that important last level of defence against common occupational hazards. From gloves to goggles, wrist guards, cutters aprons and safety glasses, CR Laurence ensures that installers and glass processors are well protected. If you handle glass regularly, whether installing or maintaining glass panels, protecting your hands from cuts, blisters and abrasions is crucial. CR Laurence offers a range of gloves with various levels of cut resistance and in a choice of sizes to maximise on comfort. The CRL Powerflex Performance Gloves, for example, are available in small, medium or large, and provide excellent cut resistance and grip, while protecting against punctures and slashes as well as conforming to BS EN 388 for peace of mind. The CRL Atlas Fit Glove is perfect for light lifting situations. The poly-cotton glove is latex covered for maximum durability, and protects your hands while providing ventilation through the back and wrists. The specially formulated palm provides maximum wet gripping power while it guards against punctures and abrasions. For support and protection when handling glass the CRL Wrist Guard boasts the best cut and puncture resistance on the market as well as conforming to BE EN 388 for peace of mind. Its poly-cotton cover and armed composite liner maximise on comfort, while a specially developed loop and hook fastening ensure that one size fits all. The CRL PPE range also includes a choice of cutters aprons, including a 24” luxury leather option with handy front pocket for tool storage, and a heavy duty glass handling lap made from soft rubber for extra grip. Completing the range are safety glasses that offer comfort and protection against flying particles and dust. The full CRL Personal Protective Equipment range can be seen in a dedicated brochure, available by calling 01706 863600 or at www.crlaurence.co.uk A ‘transparent’ glass discussion start of many industry debates » PURPLEX, THE MARKETING consultancy for the glazing industry, recently hosted the first in a series of roundtable discussions which aim to tackle some of the key issues affecting the industry. The ‘Purplex Debate’, held on January 28th, focused on adding value among insulating glass manufacturers and saw senior directors from across the supply chain discuss ways the industry can promote the innovation and quality that goes into modern IGUs more effectively. Sam Cross, account director at Purplex, chaired the debate and posed a series of questions to the delegates. Sam comments: “The purpose of the ‘Purplex Debate’ is to provide a platform for experts to share ideas in an open and transparent way. This debate focussed on how we can change the perception of glass in the trade, commercial and retail markets and it made for a very lively discussion. “The reality for IGU manufacturers is they are producing better quality than ever before, but their products are often commoditised. There is a clear lack of awareness of the innovation that goes into modern glass units, and we discussed ways the industry can create more value and ultimately help IGU companies achieve better margins.” Those attending included directors from Energy Saving Glass, Double R Glass and Roofing Systems, Euroview Architectural Glass, N&C Glass, Edgetech and Hodgson Sealants. One idea tabled among some attendees was a trade group with the potential to pool resources to run consumer advertising campaigns. Delegates debated whether such a group could form part of an existing organisation or be an independent entity, and who should drive the initiative to get it off the ground. “The debate raised some big questions which cannot be solved in an hour-long roundtable, but the issues have now been raised and I’m sure the conversation will continue over the coming weeks and months,” Sam added. Purplex will be hosting further roundtable debates throughout the year – if you are interested in taking part or learning more please contact: [email protected] For more information visit www. purplexmarketing.co.uk or call 01934 808 132 C L E A RV I E W-U K . C O M » M AR 2020 » 69