Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has entered into a new strategic trading agreement with Morgan Sindall Group - to support the construction services giant’s design teams to maximise opportunities for the sustainable use of architectural glass in projects.
Under the agreement, Pilkington UK will supply Morgan Sindall with its broad range of architectural glass used for energy efficiency, solar control and fire safety in residential and commercial buildings.
The glass manufacturer will also look to supply products from its Pilkington Mirai Range, a variety of lower embodied carbon glass products that offer like-for-like quality, performance, and aesthetics when compared to standard float glass.
Morgan Sindall will collaborate to create circular economies with Pilkington UK via its renew:glass scheme, which enables glass removed from buildings to be recycled as part of the glass manufacturing process.
Pilkington UK will also support Morgan Sindall design teams and architects with technical training and CPDs. The glass manufacturer provides introductory and advanced courses to architects, specifiers and glass installers - alongside specialist training in fractography and CPDs covering topics from fire rated glazing to bird safe glass.
Graham Edgell, Group Director of Procurement and Sustainability at Morgan Sindall, stated: “Our collaboration with Pilkington UK represents a significant step forward in our building products supply chain strategy.
“By working closer together, we can drive innovation in key projects, enhance sustainability, and bring about long-term environmental benefits. Pilkington UK’s expertise in high-performance glass solutions will help us deliver on our commitment to building greener, more efficient infrastructure across the UK.”
Bea Roberts, Specification Manager at Pilkington UK, added: “This agreement marks an exciting new chapter in our longstanding relationship with Morgan Sindall, and we believe it will serve as a model for collaboration in the construction industry.
“Our goal is to leverage our advanced glass technologies and renew:glass recycling scheme, alongside Morgan Sindall’s innovative and expansive project portfolio to reduce the carbon intensity of the built environment at scale.
“The construction industry is evolving rapidly, with sustainability at the forefront of every major project, and this collaboration allows us to play an integral role in that transition. Our combined efforts will enable us to address complex challenges around energy efficiency, safety, and environmental impact, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed the growing demands of modern construction.”
