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Glass Products show , Amazing Spaces , in our factory in Milnsbridge , Yorkshire ,” Andrew explains . “ It was for a particular project that included a glass floor , so the filming crew captured the process of manufacturing multiple layers of glass to ensure the strength and safety of its structural framework .
“ More recently , we ’ ve been engaged with a large project for the new Elizabeth line in London . Due to the intricate specifications like the logo and colours , it ’ s been a lengthy process but one of which we are incredibly proud .
“ We ’ ve also just supplied all the curved glass office partitions in the new Bloomberg building in London and completed a large atrium project in Goldman Sachs ’ London base ,” he adds .
“ We ’ re currently involved with an interesting project to provide curved laminated glass panes for the Edinburgh Botanical Gardens . The building contains around 5500 pieces of glass , two thirds of which are curved , hence why we were chosen to complete the project .
“ As a building that will house hundreds of plants , this is a unique project that requires specific insulated glass because standard laminated glass blocks UV light , preventing plants from growing . So , the glass for this project must be strong enough to uphold the structure , but still allow UV light to come through ; and we ’ re the only company in the UK that can bend and then laminate the panels with the special interlayer required .”
In terms of investment , SGP has focused much of its attention on a state-of-the-art facility in Yorkshire , as well as new , upgraded machinery . “ We ’ ve recently installed an additional automated cutting line and a lot more processing equipment to enhance our production capabilities ,” says Andrew . “ I never envisioned that we ’ d be as
I never envisioned that we ’ d be as successful as we are
successful as we are ; I started out thinking that if I enjoyed the job and made a decent living , then I ’ d be happy ,” he reflects . “ It wasn ’ t that I didn ’ t want to be successful , but more that I never envisaged it to happen to the extent it has . Each time we saw an opportunity , we ’ ve always seized it and risen to the challenge , growing , and evolving along the way .”
Andrew concludes : “ In terms of the future , we ’ re hoping to follow a similar trajectory as the last couple of years , with steady sales growth , more interesting projects along the way , and very little change to our current staff .” ■
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