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18 | AUGUST 2017
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RISING DEMAND FOR FIRE-RESISTANT GLASS
N & C Glass has invested more than £ 250,000 in new manufacturing equipment to meet increased demand for shaped Pilkington fire glass.
The business, the UK’ s largest independent supplier of glass and glazing products, says the investment will enable it to become a one-stop shop for fire-resistant glass, regardless of its complexity.
Based in Beckton in London’ s Docklands, the business specialises in fire-resistant glass, safety and security glass, window glass and high-performance commercial units. Through its on-site manufacturing facilities and owned distribution network, it supplies sealed units and stock glass to a broad range of customers, from high value commercial projects to independent glaziers.
Over the past 12 months N & C Glass has experienced increased demand for fire-resistant glass in a variety of shapes, as customers request products that not only meet
CONSUMER CHAMPION FOR 20 YEARS
In celebration of next year marking its 20th year in business, consumer champion and online resource for tradespeople, Checkatrade, hosted an exclusive event to acknowledge the company’ s success.
‘ Checkatrade Celebration’ was held at Brighton’ s Metropole Hotel where the business’ staff and family members celebrated. The evening was presented by chief executive officer Kevin Byrne, who invited all his employees to attend the free event and to thank them for their ongoing hard work and contribution to the company over the years.
A luxury three-course meal was available on the night in July followed by a live band performance and a disco. There was also a raffle with all proceeds going to charity.
The company now generates £ 1.5 billion for UK trades every year. The idea of Checkatrade came to Kevin after he witnessed a hurricane destroy his local town of Selsey in Sussex. Noticing a rise in rogue traders following the destruction Kevin created Checkatrade so that people who needed a trusted tradesperson could go
the necessary safety requirements, but are also aesthetically pleasing. The new investment will enable N & C to deliver a complex product that meets both challenging design and performance requirements.
N & C Glass’ recent investment has seen the company add a stateof-the-art waterjet cutting equipment and new vertical saw to its manufacturing facility. The new kit means N & C Glass can complement demand for straight edged panels with more complex, non-linear shapes. As a result, it has more than doubled its output of cut to size glass, while also reducing lead times for customers.
Pilkington fire-resistant glass products stocked by N & C Glass include Pilkington Pyrostop ® and Pilkington Pyrodur ®.
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to a place they knew they could rely on.
The company now has more than 25,000 members who all undergo strict background checks to ensure they meet Checkatrade’ s high standards. This means that the company has the largest online resource of reputable tradespeople in the UK.
All members are subject to review by the general public for every job they do, enhancing Checkatrade’ s credibility in the industry. To date more than three million feedback reviews have been published.
THE PERFECT BACON BUTTY
There are few things more British than the bacon butty, but the perfect sandwich and its composition have always been highly contested. However, new research has finally uncovered the formula to the greatest British bacon butty.
Britons’ ideal sandwich is made of three slices of smoked bacon on a white bread roll with brown sauce, according to a survey of 2,014 UK tradespeople run in conjunction with IronmongeryDirect’ s nationwide hunt for‘ Britain’ s Best Bacon Butty’.
44 % of respondents said their sandwich would be complete with a squeeze of brown sauce compared to 36 % who preferred ketchup. 11 % selected their sandwich without sauce, while 4 % admitted to choosing BBQ sauce.
A quarter of Brits( 24 %) like their bread toasted when constructing their perfect sandwich, while 43 % butter their bread before filling their sandwich.
What people call the bacon sandwich is also a matter of question divided by region. Those in the south commonly called their sandwich a bacon bap or roll, those in the midlands opt for cob, while those in the north west say barm.
Scottish residents are also known to call their bacon butty a bridie, buttery or rowie, with the research revealing they prefer sliced white bread( 53 %) rather than a roll( 48 %). Wayne Lysaght-Mason, managing director of IronmongeryDirect, said:“ We all agree that a bacon butty is a great way to start the day. However, what we put in it is always up for debate. Reviewing the findings of our research proves how passionate we are about the great British breakfast staple, and how constructing it is a fine art.”
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