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INNOVATION
Garner Aluminium Extrusions Ltd
Garnalex is a highly vertically integrated sustainable UK manufacturing business that was founded in 2018 by Derbyshire businessman, Roger Hartshorn, in a bid to reduce the UK’s reliance on imported aluminium. In 2020, the family-run company launched its innovative Sheerline range of aluminium windows and doors. Since then, the product range has grown, but the company’s core philosophy has remained the same: to deliver innovative products, provide first- class customer service, and operate in a transparent manner. The impact it has made is reflected in the Sheerline range being recognised with a King’s Award for Innovation 2025 for two aspects. First is its patented construction method, which reduces waste, locks in quality, and creates better looking windows with less misalignment in frames for improved aesthetic appeal. Second is Thermlock®, Sheerline’s proven proprietary thermal technology featuring a multi-chambered design to provide better insulation against the worst of the UK’s weather. Offering greater thermal efficiency than legacy polyamide systems, Thermlock® easily achieves Part L compliance and offers competitive U-values. This in- built technology enables Sheerline to offer compliance above what is required, so its products are future- proofed against regulatory changes to the benefit of homeowners, fabricators, specifiers and installers.
Sheerline’s Prestige range adds the wow factor
While two key elements of the system have been highlighted, innovation is woven into the very fabric of Sheerline. That’s why it is continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible, so it not only meets, but exceeds its customers’ expectations. This is what sets the company apart from its competitors in an increasingly crowded industry. Roger Hartshorn, Sheerline CEO, says: “Our mission was always clear: to make something better, to improve service, and deliver excellence in aluminium fenestration through a highly vertically integrated business that champions British manufacturing. “The fact we’ve achieved a King’s Award for Innovation 2025 for a system that is only five years old and launched during a global pandemic is a
A cross section highlighting Sheerline’s Thermlock® technology
huge source of pride for the whole team. We will continue to drive change within the industry and maintain our reputation as an innovator, which will be boosted with this prestigious accolade.” GARNER ALUMINIUM EXTRUSIONS LTD Garnalex, Firs Works, Spanker Lane, Nether Heage, Belper, DE56 2JJ Tel: 01332 978000 • info@sheerline.com www.sheerline.com @SheerlineSystem @sheerlinealuminium @ SheerlineSystem sheerlinesystem
Glencairn Crystal Studio Ltd
Scotland’s world leading crystal glassware company, Glencairn Crystal is honoured to receive the King’s Award for Enterprise – the fourth time in the company’s history it has been awarded this prestigious accolade. This year the business has been recognised for its excellence in the category of Innovation. Founded in 1981 and based in East Kilbride, Glencairn Crystal Studio Ltd is a family-owned business employing over 70 people. The company specialises in premium crystal and glassware for both business and consumer markets, with unrivalled expertise within the spirits industry. Renowned for its pioneering design, craftsmanship and manufacturing, Glencairn Crystal creates luxury, high-end bottles and decanters featuring intricate metalwork, unique application processes and state-of-the-art engraving techniques. It has successfully scaled up artisan techniques for commercial production, blending hand-crafted artistry and ground- breaking technical innovation. By embedding world leading invention and highly bespoke branding into its proprietary decanters and bottles, Glencairn works with spirits companies, globally, to elevate the value of their brands, showcasing the craftsmanship that has gone into every one.
For over 20 years, it has also produced the iconic Glencairn Glass – the first glass designed specifically for whisky. Recognised as the official glass for whisky in the UK, and throughout the industry internationally, it is the world’s favourite whisky glass used by millions of consumers and distilleries around the globe. The company first
received the Queen’s Award for Innovation in 2006 for the Glencairn Glass, followed by the Queen’s Award for International Trade in 2012 and 2017. Scott Davidson, New Product Development Director, says: “We’re delighted to have been recognised for our work with The King’s Award for Innovation. To be granted such a prestigious award for the fourth time is incredibly special. As a family run business for more than 40 years, we have a valued team of talented employees who have innovation at the core of everything we do. This award is a testament to the passion, creativity
and dedication of everyone here at Glencairn Crystal, and to our mission of pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for our customers in crystal and glass.” GLENCAIRN CRYSTAL STUDIO LTD 1–11 Langlands Avenue, Kelvin South Business Park, East Kilbride, G75 0YG Tel: 01355 279717 • contact@glencairn.co.uk www.glencairn.com Glencairn Crystal Studio @glencairncrystal Glencairn Crystal Studio Ltd
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