Pilkington
United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has launched Pilkington
Optimirror Protect Plus, a new safety mirror that provides enhanced safety
capability without the need for secondary processing.
This
latest new product, which doesn’t require toughening or laminating, and can be
cut to size from stock using standard glass processing equipment, builds on the
well-established Pilkington Optimirror range.
It
also follows the recent introduction of Pilkington Mirropane Chrome in May this
year.
Pilkington
Optimirror Protect Plus is formed of a composite material - a mirror bonded to
metal through the application of the Chromatics process - rather than a mirror
with a safety film. If broken, glass remains in place until the mirror is
easily and safely replaced.
Pilkington
has partnered with safety glass specialist Chromatics Glass to create the
mirror, with Pilkington being the exclusive distributor of the product in the
UK and Ireland.
The
safety credentials and aesthetic appeal of Pilkington Optimirror Protect Plus
make it suitable for a diverse range of commercial applications including
shopping centres, hotels, lifts and train stations, or for more general
domestic environments.
Leo
Pyrah, Product Manager at Pilkington UK, said: “By working closely with
Chromatics, we’ve been able to extend our comprehensive mirror range with a
unique product, which will help our customers to transform interior spaces.”
Jason
Leach, Business Development Manager at Chromatics, said: “After years of
development, we’re very excited to be bringing this product to the market,
pushing forward the safety and aesthetics that mirrors can achieve. The launch
is testament to the power of collaboration to bring new and improved solutions
to customers.”
Pilkington
Optimirror Protect Plus comes as standard on Pilkington Optiwhite, a
practically colourless true low-iron glass, but is also available in grey and
bronze on request.
It
achieves Class 3 (B) 3 to BS EN 12600 for pendulum body impact resistance;
passes durability tests in EN 1036, the European Standard for conventional
mirrors; and satisfies the requirements for Class O material for Approved
Document B - Fire Safety.
