WELCOME to

SYSTEMGLAZE.

Specialists in the

design, manufacture

and installation of

structural curtain

walling, door and

window systems.

ABOUT US

Full range of services.

SystemGlaze are a member of the international BSW Group of companies and specialise in delivering structural glazing solutions to the construction industry. Design and fabrication takes place at our extensive fabrication facility in South Wales. Our engineers work with the latest 2-D and 3-D CAD design tools where we can add value in delivering innovative and complete glazing system solutions. We can work with numerous system material suppliers as well as designing and manufacturing our own ancillary components to complete the project details. We can offer much more than than the average glazing company. We hold ISO9001, ISO18001 and ISO14001 accreditation. Our experienced project management and installation teams work closely with the Client to deliver a quality solution on time and on budget. Please contact us if we can be of assistance with your forthcoming projects.

PROJECTS

Alex Building

Swansea.

Project description.

The contract was for the supply and installation of extensive external and internal glazed twin wall façades to the extension of the Alexandra Building in Swansea. The project was undertaken to provide Swansea Metropolitan University with the necessary facilities to expand its knowledge transfer activities. The accommodation provides an additional 657sq Meters to the existing 1,557sq metres already contained within the Grade 2 listed building. The modern double skin façade extension incorporates a new entrance, workshops, study spaces and seminar space and comprises of a capped curtain wall system forming the internal wall and a structurally bonded glazed toughened Laminated Glass skin forming the outer wall. The two façades are coupled via a purpose made aluminium Vierendeel Truss support framework, including extruded aluminium walkways, partially suspended from stainless steel rods which in-turn act as a carrier for the coloured glass brise soleil blades. The project achieved a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ under BREEAM Higher Education accreditation 2008. All works have been fabricated within our facility and installed by our installation team.

Council Offices

Trowbridge

Project Description.

SystemGlaze fabricated and installed the windows, doors and curtain walling for the refurbishment of Trowbridge County hall, Wiltshire. The refurbishment of the existing building and part new-build transformed the space into a substantial public services hub providing light across the 18,600 square metre open plan working environment. The Project comprised the installation of non-tempered dichroic colour effect glass, across multiple curtain wall screens and windows. Giving an aesthetically pleasing multi-coloured affect across the glazed screen. Structural Glazing was carried out to the courtyard area with the Curtain Walling located within “The Link” area of the building. This was manufactured using a 60mm structurally silicone glazed curtain walling system. This thermally enhanced system uses a glass thickness of 38.8mm. The Main entrance glazed screen also comprised of structural glazing derived from our bespoke shuffle glazed system and incorporates heat soaked single glazed units. An underfloor plenum provides displacement ventilation to the atrium area via floor grilles and vents. The building refurbishment achieved BREEAM “excellent” and also won the BCO award for offices and refurbishment

TATA Steel

Port Talbort

Project Description.

SystemGlaze completed the design, supply, installation and testing of structural glazing, windows and doors at Tata Steel’s new training centre in Port Talbot. The curtain walling system was manufactured using the ALUK SL52 curtain walling system. The system was thermally enhanced and housed a 32.88mm glazing unit , secured in place by pressure plates and EPDM gaskets. The project also contained a structurally silicone glazed curtain wall screen. Doors and windows were manufactured from ALUK’s commercial suite system. The project comprises of three buildings Training, Visitors and Storage centres. SystemGlaze successfully completed the project within the allotted time-frame. The completed building now houses a three storey administration/office area, conference centres and also exhibits new works and products supplied by Tata Steel. The project Achieved BREEAM “Excellent” and won the Constructing Excellence Wales Innovation Award and South Wales LABC Sustainability Award 2013.

St. David’s Hospice

Newport

Project Description.

SystemGlaze were awarded the contract to design, supply and install curtain walling, windows and doors at St. David’s Hospice. The hospice is a new build located in Newport, which provides clinical and administrative support to St David’s patients. The building comprised of a three storey day care facility, which includes a chemotherapy treatment centre, medical consultations and facilities for dining and social activities. There were two types of window installed at St. David’s. The first type installed is a casement top hung commercial window system with poly-amide broken sections. The second type is a parallel opening window system for safety and to maximise space. The door schedule for this project included for the supply of standard and thermally broken door sets. The project was rated “very good” by BREEAM standards.

Morriston School.

Newport

Project Description.

SystemGlaze completed the design, supply and installation of glazed curtain walling, doors and windows to the construction of Morriston Comprehensive School, Swansea. This new build comprehensive school for the City and County of Swansea provides over 10,500 m 2 of teaching accommodation. Windows were manufactured using a 50mm system which feature poly-amide thermally broken sections. This was also used for the curtain walling system. This was thermally enhanced using a 28mm thick glazing unit secured by pressure plates and EPDM gaskets. Actuators were installed across the site to enable automatic operation of vents located out of reach. Large roof lights span the building allowing natural light to illuminate communal areas. The project received the Constructing Excellence Wales Innovation Award 2013 and South Wales LABC Sustainability Award 2013.

Celtic Recycling

Newport

Description.

SystemGlaze completed the design, supply, installation and testing of the aluminium curtain walling, windows and doors at the Celtic recycling Centre, Newport. The project comprised of curtain wall screens on two new- build industrial units for the UK leading recycling company, who specialise in the end of life of heavy electrical equipment and hazardous waste treatment disposal. There were two steel frame units constructed by the main contractor to which the Curtain wall screens and doors were fixed. The windows and curtain walling were manufactured from a 50mm commercial glazing system. This was a relatively small project but it demonstrates our willingness to undertake commercial projects whatever their size.

CONTACT

System Glaze

Unit 60, Dyffryn Business Park Llantwit Major Road Llandow Vale of Glamorgan CF71 7PY United Kingdom t: 01446 795100 f: 01446 773344 e: sales@systemglaze.com www.systemglaze.com

Directions

By car

From the M4, exit at Junction 35. At the exit roundabout follow the A473 towards Pencoed. At the roundabout take the third exit toward Felindre. Continue straight on towards Ruthin. Follow this road for 5.7km until the T junction with the A48. Turn left on to the A48 and then immediately right onto the B4268 towards Llantwit Major. Continue straight on the B4268 for 4km where you will pass the Vale Business Park entrance on your right, BSW system’s entrance driveway is 400m on your left. Continue straight down the drive for 300m. The car park entrance is on your left. Please note that when using a satellite navigation system that the postcode will take you to the wrong location. Use the following grid reference rather than the postcode: (N) 51.436267, (W) -3.489232.

By train

Bridgend station is the nearest station and is 13km from BSW systems.

With all the necessary railway experience, approvals and certificates

the company are experts in the design, manufacture and

installation of railway related waiting rooms, shelters and station

buildings.

Specialists in the design, fabrication, installation and

maintenance of bus passenger shelters and associated Street

furniture.

specialists in the design, manufacture and installation of structural

curtain walling, door and window systems.

Manufacturing high quality products for the group from a

highly skilled and low-cost free trade manufacturing base.

Experts in the design and manufacture and installation of outdoor

advertising solutions including Street furniture and transit shelters.

Specialists in turnkey transport infrastructure projects with

offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar.

Suppliers of flat glass products with a 50 year history of supplying

contractors, builders, shop-fitters, homeowners, developers and

many more.

LEGAL

System Glaze

'SystemGlaze’, a division of BSW Systems Ltd. is a trading name of BSW systems Ltd, a limited liability company registered in England and Wales with number 01822112 and whose registered office is located at Unit 60, Dyffryn Business Park, Llantwit Major Road. Llandow. Vale of Glamorgan CF71 7PY. United Kingdom. Legal disclaimer We aim to ensure that all the material on this site is accurate . However, the content of the site is provided without any warranty or responsibility. You should not make significant decisions based on the information provided on this site without confirmation directly from our sales and engineering teams. Liability We exclude all liability which may arise from your use of or reliance on the content of this site or any linked websites. This site has links to other websites. We are not responsible for the contents or accuracy or reliability of any material appearing on any linked website. A link on this site to another website does not imply any kind of mutual endorsement or recommendation.