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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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