Bespoke Manifestation Graphics Project - 20th February 2009
National Windows Films® was asked by an interior fit-out company to produce and install, in a frost effect window film, a bespoke frosted effect design to a large area of full height glass partitions and doors at new offices. The client had seen a design within a company brochure and wanted to replicate the layout in their offices, and also included the company name and logo. The approved design was computer cut and installed over a two-day period with excellent results.
Improvement Project - 19th February 2009
National Windows Films® was asked to visit this property where the owner was in the process of refurbishing the interior of the building with a view to re-leasing to a new client. The customer was also looking to gain an advantage over adjacent properties by improving the appearance of the external facade of the premises as well as providing a degree of privacy through the full height windows. After completing trials it was agreed to install two different films to the office and reception atrium. A dark grey tint was applied to the lower panes on each floor to match the existing infill panels of the building. A medium grey was installed to the remainder of the glass to take the edge off the vision into the property from passers by.
SLauch of Films4Homes - 5th February 2009
National Windows Films® has launched Films4Homes. Films4Homes is the residential arm of National Windows Films® and will bring the latest in global glazing enhancement technology to the residential market here in the UK. For more information on Films4Homes click on the following link to visit the website Residential Window Film
Trillium Conference - 28th November 2008
As service partner to Land Securities Trillium we were asked to exhibit at the annual conference for the capital projects team. We showed off our blast mitigation and anti-vandal solutions to the 180 delegates. We also had some fun with our National Window Films® Quiz and prize draw, below are prize winners Siobhan and Bryan with our Key account Manager Allen Fretwell
Landmark Blast Mitigation Project Completed 25th November 2008
National Windows Films® has completed a landmark blast mitigation project. This project involved the installation of 2,000 square meters of 200 micron window film enhanced with 8,000 linear meters of the gullwing anchoring system. The project was completed on schedule and on budget by our in-house team of qualified installers. For more information on our blast mitigation solutions see our
Bomb Blast Mitigation page.
Latest Anti-terrorism advice from MI5 - 20th November 2008
In the latest report from MI5 Security Service, increased importance has been placed on ensuring glazing is stregthened. The following statements were made: "Do what you can to make your building more blast resistant, paying particular attention to windows." "Many casualties in urban terrorist attacks are from flying glass, especially in modern buildings, and glazing protection is an important casualty reduction measure. Extensive research has been carried out on the effects of blast on glass. There are technologies that minimise shattering and casualties, as well as the costs of re-occupation. Anti-shatter film, which holds fragmented pieces of glass together, offers a relatively cheap and rapid improvement to existing glazing." For the full report visit http://www.cpni.gov.uk/ or for information on our blast mitigation solutions see our
Bomb Blast Mitigation page.
Smash and Dash Prevention - 14th August 2008
National Windows Films® are undertaking major projects with several high street banks to prevent smash and dash burglaries. These projects involve the installation of 200micron safety film, enhanced with our gullwing anchoring system, to ground floor glazing of properties throughout the UK. All installations are being carried out by our in-house teams of qualified installers.
Quality Award - 3rd July 2008
National Windows Films® has received a Quality Award by ISG plc. The award was presented to our Aylesbury project team following a quality audit on a project undertaken for uSwitch. We are delighted with the award and the effort and commitment given by our Aylesbury team in delivering this project.
Norwich Union Head Office - 19th June 2008
National Windows Films® has completed the installation of 10,000 square feet of solar reflective window film to the Norwich Union head office buildings in Norwich. The project was completed ahead of schedule by our in house team of qualified installers.
Training for the future
Exhibition 12th - 15th May
National Window Films® will be exhibiting at IFSEC - the meeting place for the security industry. The exhibition is at the Birmingham NEC from the 12th - 15th May, you can find us in the counter terrorism hall on stand 710.
All National Windows Films® on site staff have undertaken and passed NVQ'S in glass processing, level 2. These qualification were achieved through The Vocational College in September 2007. In addition to this all on site staff have successfully obtained CSCS cards for Glass Related Occupations.
National Windows Films® installers have also been trained in the use of mobile towers, scissor lifts and boom lifts and hold valid pasma and ipaf certification.
