Capturing the Future: Behind the Scenes at Greengate Yesterday was an exciting day at our Greengate Works site as we welcomed Luke Dell to film content for Cadent Gas Limited Gas’ ‘Made with Hydrogen’ series. ‘Made with Hydrogen’ will look at how manufacturing companies across the UK can utilise hydrogen as a low carbon alternative fuel. If you are interested in Pilkington United Kingdom Limited UK’s investment in making our manufacturing process more sustainable, then take a look at Cadent Gas’ #SustainabilityInsiders Podcast with NSG Group’s Category Manager for Energy, Chris Dye. Neil Syder, Managing Director of Pilkington UK, said “Securing a reliable, cost-effective supply of hydrogen at our Greengate Works site will enable us to transition from producing low-carbon glass on a run-by-run basis to making it our standard manufacturing procedure. This marks a crucial step toward delivering carbon-free buildings by making low-carbon glass a more routine specification choice for architects and specifiers.” It was an exciting day, and we look forward to the first episode of the ‘Made with Hydrogen’ series to release on 7th of January! #PilkingtonPilkingtonPilkingtonPilkington United Kingdom Limited #NSGNSGNSGNSG Group #Sustainability #Hydrogen #Greenbusiness #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalImpact #SustainableFuture #NetZero #SustainableBusiness
Pilkington United Kingdom Limited
Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
Lancashire, England 47,815 followers
Changing our surroundings, improving our world.
About us
Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, is one of the global leaders in glass and glazing technology. We manufacture architectural and automotive glass in St Helens, where the company was established in 1826. In 1959 Sir Alastair Pilkington invented the Float Process, which remains the world standard process for flat glass manufacture. Our industry-leading glass coating facility, also in St Helens, gives our glass properties such as Solar Control, Low Emissivity, Electrical Conductivity, and even Bird Safety! The Pilkington brand is synonymous with technical excellence and service in the glass industry. We distribute our glass to an international customer base, either as stock or as bespoke processed products, direct from St Helens or through our network of nationwide branches. Our parent company, NSG Group, has set a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels and has been certified as a Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). As part of this, we aim to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. We've been taking huge strides in decarbonisation, but being part of an energy-intensive industry, we must focus on how else we can make change. NSG Group are always looking for the next generation of glass manufacturing and coating technology experts to ensure we remain Best-in-Glass. From Pilkington UK's manufacturing sites in St Helens to NSG Group's European Research and Development Technical Centre in Lathom, Lancashire, find your career with us today at https://www.nsg.com/en/careers/uk Follow this LinkedIn page to be the first to hear about company and career updates. For more information about our product range visit www.pilkington.co.uk.
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http://www.pilkington.co.uk
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- Industry
- Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Lancashire, England
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1826
- Specialties
- Glass manufacture, Glass coatings, Self-cleaning glass, Solar control glass, Texture glass, Decorative glass, Thermal Insulation glass, Fire protection glass, Safety glass, Noise control glass, Commercial greenhouse glass, low carbon glass, Automotive glass, Windscreens, Windows, Laminated glass, and Toughened glass
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Learn the fundamentals for specifying glass for safety applications without compromising on project aesthetics. In our free to attend webinar with Phil Brown, European Regulatory Manager, and Lee Shaw, Technical Support Manager, we will cover: - How different glass types fit into architectural designs. - The role of glass thickness in structural integrity and creative freedom. - Maximizing light transmission and reflection for standout aesthetics. - Best practices for retail and public space applications. 📅 Date: Tuesday 17th December 🕒 Time: 13:00-14:00 Register today ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e_Kmf2Ae #glass #glazing #fenestration #architecture #architects #specification #specifier #buildingdesign
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Our low carbon glass, Pilkington Mirai™, named ‘New Product of the Year’ at the 2024 G Awards! Up against seven other products, Pilkington Mirai™ fought off stiff competition in its category, fully demonstrating the sector-leading innovation behind it. As the lowest carbon glass of its kind (verified to have 52% less embodied carbon when compared to standard float glass), the submission highlighted progress made in ground breaking trials of alternative low carbon fuels. Neil Syder, Managing Director of Pilkington UK, said: “We are delighted that Pilkington Mirai™ has been awarded ‘New Product of the Year’, and it’s very fitting that we won with a product that has been developed through so much collaboration between many different teams within the business and external partners. People have worked incredibly hard to drive the development of Pilkington Mirai™ forward together to deliver success, and this award shows that the industry recognises the contribution of this work.” G Awards 2025 Glass Futures #glass #glazing #fenestration #innovation #alternativefuels #recycling #renewglass #makechange #towardsasustainablefuture #pilkingtonuk #nsggroup #madeinuk #ukmade #madeinbritain
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Had a productive day at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, delivering practical advice and training on managing regulatory inspections by the HSE. The group’s engagement and participation were fantastic—great to see, as this is such a critical topic to master. How you approach an inspection can set the tone for your relationship with the inspector and significantly shape the outcome, especially following an accident. A key takeaway: always keep the context in mind. An inspection isn’t just a friendly chat—it could lead to a potential criminal investigation or prosecution. A big thank you to David Ash for the kind invitation—it was an absolute pleasure working with your team. And what a treat to present in your very own lecture theatre! #compliance #training #healthandsafety #inspections
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It was great to welcome partners from HyNet, Cadent Gas Limited, Progressive Energy, EET Hydrogen, and Storengy UK to our European Technical Centre in Lathom. The HyNet North West project will enable continuous hydrogen supply to our St Helens based glass furnace so represents a significant step in our journey to Net Zero glass manufacturing. We're looking forward to further progress updates from the team in coming months. NSG Group Neil Syder Chris Dye Andrew Keeley John Wilgar #glassmanufacturing #hydrogen #ukmanufacturing #ukmade #madeinuk #glass #glazing #alternativefuels #makechange
As part of our Customer Roadshow, we’re connecting with leading industrial and power companies across the North West and beyond, to hear about their plans to reduce carbon emissions and support the creation of clean jobs. Decarbonising industrial processes is critical to achieving the UK Government’s 2030 clean energy goals, with industry accounting for approximately 25% of the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions. However, it’s a complex challenge that demands collaborative solutions. That’s why companies like Pilkington United Kingdom Limited and NGF Europe (NSG Group), both part of the NSG Group, are actively exploring opportunities to source low-carbon hydrogen from HyNet. Over the past few years, Pilkington UK has been excited about the potential of low-carbon hydrogen to support the production of low-carbon glass. As part of our visit the company explained why HyNet will play a pivotal role in reducing its reliance on fossil gas in Pilkington UK’s glass furnace, ultimately driving further progress in decarbonising its glass manufacturing processes. Neil Syder, Managing Director at Pilkington UK, said “Securing a reliable, cost-effective supply of hydrogen at our Greengate Works site will enable us to transition from producing low-carbon glass on a run-by-run basis to making it our standard manufacturing procedure. This marks a crucial step toward delivering carbon-free buildings by making low-carbon glass a more routine specification choice for architects and specifiers. “Joining the HyNet network in the North West unlocks the potential to permanently remove thousands of tonnes of carbon emissions from our production annually, representing significant progress toward meeting our Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-certified goals for carbon neutrality. “This initiative also aligns with our vision to makechange™ by transforming our processes and delivering low-carbon building products that will accelerate the decarbonisation of the built environment.” Iain Ferguson, Operations Manager at NGF Europe, said "NGF Europe Ltd welcomes the progress being made by the HyNet partners to further develop the supply of vital low carbon hydrogen to North West industry. Although we have significantly reduced our carbon emissions through energy efficiency projects, we see the use of low-carbon hydrogen as being the vital next-step in maintaining glass-fibre manufacturing in the North-West" We’re proud to support the NSG Group in its efforts to remove carbon from industry and leverage hydrogen as a clean energy solution to power glass production right here in the North West. #CustomerRoadshow #hydrogen #H2ready #hydrogeneconomy #customers #collaboration #FromAmbitionToAction #PeopleProductPlace Cadent Gas Limited Storengy - ENGIE
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Paving the Way for Women in Business: The NSG Group Wins Prestigious Award for Empowering Female Leadership. We are thrilled to announce that the NSG Group has been recognized at the Glass Focus Awards 2024 for our commitment to diversity and inclusion, securing the ‘Strengthening Business Through People' award. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering dedication to fostering diversity across our workforce, both now and for the future. The award acknowledges the hard work happening throughout the business to ensure we align with our key pillars of Business Development, Decarbonisation, Digital Transformation, and Diverse Talent. A big congratulations and well done to everybody involved! For a closer look please see the article below. #NSGGroup #Diversity #GlassFocusAwards #BusinessDevelopment #DigitalTransformation #DiverseTalent #Inclusion #Teamwork #PeopleFirst #Pilkington United Kingdom Limited #British Glass #InnovationInGlass #GlassExcellence
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Breaking New Ground: Europe's First Carbon Capture on an Architectural Glass Float line wins Sustainable Process of the Year!🏆 Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, alongside C-Capture Ltd., Leeds, and Glass Futures, was awarded the 'Sustainable Process Award' at the Glass Focus Awards 2024. This award is a testament to the hard work of everyone involved and is a great example of how Pilkington United Kingdom Limited is contributing to NSG Group's mission statement: ‘Changing our surroundings, improving our world.’ A huge thank you to everyone involved, and congratulations! To learn more about this exciting project, please see the article below. #GlassFocus #Decarbonisation #Sustainability #BritishGlass #Pilkington United Kingdom Limited #GlassIndustry #AwardsNight #GlassExcellence #InnovationInGlass #GlassAwards #GlassDesign #NSG Group #British Glass #CarbonCapture
Pilkington UK Hosts Europe’s First Carbon Capture Trial in the Flat Glass Industry
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British Glass recently revealed its annual Glass Focus Awards 2024 winners, recognizing excellence throughout the glass industry. One of the night's big winners was Pilkington U.K., taking home three awards, including the Innovative Solution award, won together with Zytronic for their transparent, conductive glass. #usgnn #usglass Pilkington United Kingdom Limited
Pilkington UK Wins Big at Glass Focus Awards 2024
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Today I had the pleasure of spending time with Cadent Gas Limited’s HyNet colleagues Progressive Energy, Viridor and Pilkington United Kingdom Limited and sharing our vision for a decarbonised North West with Ofgem and the Low Carbon Contracts Company. Pilkington plans to use hydrogen to create low carbon glass and Viridor will be one of first to capture CO2 from their processes. This is CO2 reduction on a massive scale and providing industry with a route to decarbonise and grow. Looking forward to working with government over the coming months as the various business models for hydrogen transport and storage are progressed. Many thanks to David Parkin Chris Dye James Eyton CEng MIMechE Amy Bodey Duncan Birtwistle #HyHet #Cadent Richard Walsh David Watson Howard Forster Robert Donovan MIGEM Martin Shannon Sean Hildebrandt Sally Brewis Matt Eagles Anthony Ballance
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We're honoured to have received the Innovative Solution Award!🏆 Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, alongside ZYTRONIC, won the 'Innovative Solution' award at the Glass Focus Awards 2024! This recognition highlights our dedication to innovation and collaboration in driving the future of glass manufacturing and business development. A huge thank you to all of our teams and partners who contributed to this achievement. To learn more about this award-winning solution, please see the article attached. #GlassFocus #Decarbonisation #Sustainability #BritishGlass #PilkingtonUK #GlassIndustry #AwardsNight #GlassExcellence #InnovationInGlass #GlassAwards #GlassDesign #NSG Group #ZYTRONIC #British Glass
Zytronic showcase new ‘transparent goods’ Hi-Fi concept
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