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Specialist
Glass Products
From airports and train stations to shopping centres and iconic buildings like The Shard , you may have noticed a steadily rising trend in glass-fronted shops , restaurants , and offices over the last decade or so .
Huddersfield-based company , Specialist Glass Products ( SGP ), is a specialist manufacturer of curved and flat glass for bespoke applications . By heating , bending , toughening , and laminating glass , the business delivers toughened glass solutions across the UK ; an operation that continues to result in tremendous growth , continuous investment , and a healthy pipeline .
“ We started the business in 2003 , meaning this year is our 20th year of trading ,” Andrew Taylor , Managing Director of SGP , opens proudly . “ It all started from the ground ; I originally worked for a glass merchandising company , but after leaving in 2000 , myself and two friends , one of whom remains in the business , began our own glass manufacturing operation .
“ Our first key products were curved glass and laminated glass , which we still offer today alongside our bespoke solutions ,” he continues . “ As we ’ ve grown , our product
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