Guardian Meeting the Glass Needs of the Gulf Region of the World

Guardian Industries recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its float glass plant in Ras Al Khaimah. His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, crown prince and deputy ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, cut the ribbon at the plant's official dedication ceremony. Guardian RAK, which began full production in September 2007, increases the company's ability to meet the burgeoning glass needs of the UAE and beyond.

Guardian RAK produces 700 tons of glass per day. The plant will soon produce high-performance coated glass products, including SunGuard, Guardian's line of advanced architectural glass, following installation of a high-tech coating machine.

"We continue to develop a strong customer base in the Gulf region and are pleased to expand capacity along with our partners," said Russ Ebeid, president of Guardian's glass group. "With our plants in RAK, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, we are producing a combined capacity of nearly 2,000 tons per day, assuring a seamless supply of glass for this growing region."

The company's UK Guardian Goole operation also recently held an event to announce the addition of its new laminating line and the "Glass Room," an on-site meeting and training center. The laminating line will allow the UK glass manufacturing plant to provide glass with enhanced performance capabilities.

The new line allows the plant to produce Guardian LamiGlass which is utilized for safety, security, sound control and UV protection and is used in commercial and residential applications.

Visitors to the Glass Room are able to touch, feel and see how the glass works and are provided detailed information through photos and videos about different glasses in different applications.

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