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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
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