Your Questions Answered
Where does our glass come from?
Pilkingtons in St Helens & Guardian Industries in
Wetherby.
How many people are employed by Northwich
Glass?
51
How many fitting teams do we have?
10 teams all employed by Northwich Glass, not subcontracted.
How many people work in production?
14
Is our profile British?
Yes made in Mansfield (Synseal).
Do we recycle?
Yes, PVCu, glass, aluminium, double glazed units, metal, paper,
cardboard and polythene.
How long have we been in this building?
We have been at our current Leicester Street premises for 17
years.
How many windows/double glazed units do we make a
week?
Because our production is bespoke the amounts vary.
How many square feet in the factory?
16,000
How many square feet in the building?
22,000
What is Activ Glass?
Activ is a self cleaning glass from Pilkington Glass UK Ltd.
What is Fensa?<
Self-assessment scheme to conform with current building
regulations.
What is Argon Gas?
Inert gas that lowers the U value of a double glazed unit by 0.3 to
1.4. The gas is denser that air so slows down convection.
What is Low E?
Low emissivity coating on the glass (metallic) which keeps heat in.
Typical U value is 1.7.
What does UPVC stand for?
Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride.
What are Window Energy ratings?
Window Energy Ratings (WER's) are the new building regulations
standards to gauge how efficient new windows are. C rated windows
became the new minimum standard on 1st October 2010 but Northwich
Glass can also offer upgrades to B and A rated windows.
Are we members of the GGF (Glass and Glazing
Federation)?
Yes
