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for the first time at GP&T, CGI International has introduced Fireswiss
Foam, a fully insulated fire glass to be sold exclusively in the UK
by CGI in a joint venture with the product’s Swiss manufacturer.
‘This latest innovation from CGI is the first new product in this
category for almost 20 years and utilises a pioneering production process
for achieving superior quality and larger sheet sizes.’ says the
company.
The
concept of CGI has been to offer fire glasses for every performance
level from a single source. A stock-able, cut-able insulated fire glass,
Fireswiss Foam represents a high value and growing market sector and
fills a gap in CGI’s otherwise comprehensive matrix of fire resistant
glass products.
CGI’s Fireswiss Foam is a multiple laminated glass using layers
of float glass with silicate laminates. It is available in two basic
versions: 15mm thickness for 30 minutes integrity and insulation (30/30),
and 23mm thickness for 60 minutes integrity and insulation (60/60).
The glass is designed for applications where insulation from both heat
transfer and fire spread are required, such as in escape corridors and
fire lobbies in multi-occupancy dwellings and public buildings. CGI’s
Chief Executive, Tom Ritchie comments: ‘Fireswiss Foam represents
a significant new development in this glass type as there are only two
other main world sources which have been patent protected.’
Fireswiss Foam has successfully completed a series of fire resistance
tests to European Standard (EN) 1363 and to British Standard (BS) 476.
It has also undergone safety impact tests to EN 12600 – class 1,
which is currently the highest. As a result, Fireswiss Foam can be offered
to all EU countries, including the UK and other international markets
recognising EN and BS standards.
CGI is looking to revolutionise the supply chain for this glass type
by making Fireswiss Foam readily available from selected stockists in
its nationwide network as part of the complete range of CGI fire glasses.
According to CGI, increasingly stringent legislation has boosted demand
for stockable, cuttable insulated fire glass. Tom Ritchie concludes:
‘Fireswiss Foam is an excellent example of CGI’s commitment
to providing fire resistant glasses for every performance level through
a combination of our own manufactured products, such as the highly successful
Pyroguard range, and exclusive partnerships.’
Tel: 020 7960 6060
Web: http://www.cgii.co.uk