Bohle is one of Europe ’ s leading manufacturers and wholesalers of tools , machinery and accessories for glass processing and glass finishing . The business remains at the forefront of global innovation in UV bonding technology and has developed a complete range of cleaning agents , pre-treatments and curing adhesives to UVA lamps , bonding tables , rigid fixing and clamping devices .

But while the application of UV bonding is established in the manufacture of everything from glass furniture to shop fit-outs , its use in external applications is only now beginning to establish itself .

Alex Simpson is managing director and owner of The Glass Man , which manufactured its first 90-degree seamless Infinity Corner

IGU in 2009 . The business works closely with Bohle . Alex said : “ The concept was simple – develop a glazing unit that turns a corner to maximize the view outside . It was doing it that was the hard part , because I was developing the unit alongside running a business and

because it took a lot of investment to get the process right .”

The patented Infinity IGU is suitable for use with timber , aluminium , composites and PVCu frames , in either double or triple-glazed , argon-filled options . These are manufactured from

8mm toughened external glass and 6mm Pilkington K toughened internally .

“ These units are invariably going out to somewhere sitting on top of a sea cliff or half way up a mountain so you need to factor

in wind loadings ,” added Alex .

Creating a single IGU unit that in effect seamlessly ‘ turns the corner ’ of a building , presented a unique set of challenges . “ We worked very closely with Bohle to

identify the right UV bonding solution ,” said Alex . “ There are other suppliers out there and they ’ ll all supply you with a product but what you get from Bohle is incredible technical expertise .

“ We made several trips across to Haan in Germany to work with their technical team to identify the right bonding solution for what we were trying to achieve .”

For more information on Bohle and its UV bonding technologies please call the customer services team free on 0800 616151 or email info @ bohle . ltd . uk

Alternatively , to find out more about the Infinity IGU please visit www . theglassmanuk . co . uk call 01698 334545 or email info @ theglassmanuk . com

The government authorised self-certification scheme for window and door installers FENSA has a new member ID card .

Following engagement with FENSA members and consumer groups , it was found that both were keen for a more credible ID card . Installers wanted to demonstrate their trustworthiness and reliability , with customers wanting greater peace of mind .

Jon Vanstone , director of FENSA , said : “ The new card marks initiatives and changes in 2017 that will deliver more value to members and help them have better engagement with their customers .

“ The modern and fresh design of the new FENSA Card helps members promote their businesses to customers up and down the country . Members are positioned

more effectively , with both the FENSA and business logos on the card , increasing genuine credibility to their operation in the eyes of the customer . Added to this , the card protects members more effectively with new enhanced security features , such as a hologram , to prevent rogue traders developing counterfeit cards .

“ Members will be carrying the new FENSA Card which will enable customers to cross reference the details on the card on FENSA ’ s online database . Checking who is on your doorstep is vital , particularly for vulnerable people .”

www . fensa . org . uk

Nicholls & Clarke Group – which supplies a diverse portfolio of building products - hosts its St George ’ s Family Fun Day event on 22nd April .

The event from 11am until 3pm will be full of free activities for all the family to enjoy , including bouncy castles , carousel , face painting , penalty shootout , a farm full of friendly animals , balloon modelling , music , raffle , and stalls .

N & C Building Materials has again partnered with the Barking and Dagenham Post newspaper

which will be present on the day handing out freebies .

The fun event is not only being held to celebrate St George ’ s day , but is intended to raise awareness of and donations to the registered charity , Children Today .

Children Today raises funds to provide specialised equipment and services for children and young people with disabilities throughout the UK .

For more information on the event please contact N & C on 0208 586 4600 .

www . nichollsandclarke . com