Where is Pilkington located?

Pilkington is a Japanese-owned glass-manufacturing company which is based in Lathom, Lancashire, United Kingdom.

Where is Pilkington windshields made?

Pilkington Automotive has a factory in the UK which has made classic windscreens since the late 1950’s. Situated in Queenborough, on the Isle of Sheppey, it has the specialist skills required to supply your need.

Is Pilkington Glass made in China?

Pilkington’s new plant in China started its commercial operation. NSG announces that the start of commercial production from January 2007, by the float glass plant in Chuangshu, China newly constructed by Pilkington Group Limited (“Pilkington”), a member of NSG Group.

Who owns Pilkington Glass?

Nippon Sheet Glass
Pilkington/Parent organizations

How much did Pilkington Glass sell for?

Pilkington, a 180-year-old British glass company, is set to come under Japanese control after it agreed to a £2.2bn takeover following two previous refusals.

Who invented Pilkington Glass?

William Pilkington
Peter GreenallJohn William Bell
Pilkington/Founders

Is glass still made in St Helens?

Pilkington’s images of its Greengate site in St Helens, the town where the now-universally used float glass process was invented and is still used today. The process runs 24 hours a day, with the glass produced then stored in stock areas with capacity for 35,000 tonnes.

Do they still make glass in St Helens?

THE owners of Pilkington Glass have confirmed that one of its manufacturing sites in St Helens is to close by the end of the year. The Alexandra Works site on Borough Road, St Helens is to close, the NSG Group has said. The company anticipates it will cease manufacturing at the site by the end of December.

Is Tempered glass stronger than float glass?

Tempered glass is harder to break, but poses more of a security risk when it is broken. In contrast, float glass is much easier to break, but the sharp shards of glass are going to cause big problems for any potential intruders.

Where does Pilkington Glass Manufacture in North America?

The automotive fabrication operations in North America consist of the following plants: Collingwood, Ontario, Canada – production of laminated glass. Shelbyville, Indiana – production of toughened glass. Versailles, Kentucky – production of both laminated and toughened glass.

Where is float glass manufacturing located in Ohio?

Rossford, Ohio – float glass for the Automotive market and OE Fabrication – production of specialty transport glass. Austin, Texas and Lexington, Kentucky – automotive US satellite operations. The North American Development Center for the Automotive and Architectural businesses is located in Northwood, Ohio.

What do the calibration people at Pilkington do?

In addition, The Calibration People™ service locations provide customers with a convenient option for static, dynamic and dual calibrations. This new service is the next step in ensuring every customer has access to a calibration solution that fits their business and keeps drivers safe.