Regency Glass Announce Collaboration With Corning Incorporated

Now, this is quite something. Lancashire-based IGU suppliers Regency Glass have announced a partnership with global glass innovators Corning Incorporated aimed at introducing a revolutionary new triple-glazed product that they say will revolutionise the UK market.

Here is the statement that Regency Glass posted on their website and social channels today:

Regency Glass and Corning Incorporated Will Launch a New Triple Glazing Solution, Revolutionising the UK Market

Regency Glass, in collaboration with Corning Incorporated, a world leader in glass and materials science, will soon launch a triple glazing solution that incorporates Corning’s ultra-thin architectural glass, thus defining the future of the UK glazing market.

Over the past two years, Regency Glass has made substantial investments in personnel, processes, and technology to enhance the quality of its glazing solutions. These investments include internal training programmes, expanded marketing resources, and a brand-new website with bespoke features designed to benefit end users—focusing on the theme: “Glass for Your Home.”

At Regency, the difference is clear. This guiding ethos is embedded in every aspect of the company’s operations, from recruitment and training to product innovation and service delivery. This commitment to excellence has positioned Regency at the forefront of industry advancements.

Industry-Leading Innovation

Today’s triple glazing performance hinges on several key factors: glass thickness, toughening processes, thermal efficiency, and overall durability. Through extensive research and development and a strategic collaboration with Corning, Regency achieved groundbreaking advancements across all these areas and will deliver a more cost-effective, energy-efficient, and advanced triple glazing solution for the UK market.

Manufactured on Corning’s fusion forming platform, Corning‘s architectural glass is a revolutionary 0.5 mm centre pane of glass designed to be a drop-in solution that can withstand thermal stress and reduce breakage without the need for tempering in triple-glazed units. This breakthrough not only maximises argon gas volume for superior thermal efficiency but also surpasses the reliability and cost-effectiveness of any current triple-glazed solution available in the UK.

A Lighter and More Efficient Solution

Corning’s architectural glass is set to transform the UK windows industry, delivering an unparalleled triple glazing solution that is up to 9 kg lighter per square metre. This reduced weight equates to a 30% decrease from conventional triple-glazed units and only a 5% increase on conventional double-glazed units, making installation easier and safer while maintaining superior durability and performance.

Through ongoing testing and regulatory reviews, Regency Glass anticipates centre-of-glass U-values for triple-glazed units incorporating Corning’s architectural glass in the range of 0.7 to 0.9 W/m²/K for a standard 28 mm unit, ensuring enhanced energy efficiency for consumers by up to 35% compared to current 28 mm offerings. Full testing results and compliance updates will be shared in due course.

Availability and Future Expansion

So, when will Regency Performance Glazing with Corning’s thin glass be available? Regency Glass CEO, Darren Beazant, shares: “We are thrilled to lead the introduction of this product to the UK market by Q1 2026. Our development and planning are in advanced stages, and our agreement with Corning, one of the world leaders in thin glass development, marks a major milestone in our company’s history and a significant leap forward for the UK glazing industry.”

“Collaborating with companies like Regency, which share Corning’s strong commitment to innovation, enables residents and business owners in the UK to enjoy a higher quality of life with more comfortable and energy efficient spaces at home and work,” said Ron Verkleeren, Senior Vice President, Emerging Innovations Group, Corning Incorporated.

As Regency Glass prepares for the launch of products enabled by Corning’s architectural glass, the company will continue its expansion throughout 2025. For more information on this revolutionary technology and how you can be among the first to experience its benefits, get in touch today.

About Corning Incorporated

Corning Incorporated is a leading American multinational technology company specializing in advanced glass, ceramics, and related materials. Founded in 1851 as Corning Glass Works in Corning, New York, the company has evolved over its 170+ year history into a global innovator, renowned for its contributions to industries such as telecommunications, consumer electronics, life sciences, and automotive.

Corning is best known for its pioneering work in glass science, including the development of Gorilla Glass, a chemically strengthened glass widely used in smartphone screens, tablets, and other devices for its durability and scratch resistance. The company also played a critical role in the telecommunications revolution by inventing optical fiber in the 1970s, which remains a cornerstone of modern high-speed internet infrastructure.

Headquartered in Corning, New York, the company operates through several key business segments, including Display Technologies (glass substrates for LCD and OLED displays), Optical Communications (fiber optics and connectivity solutions), Environmental Technologies (ceramic substrates and filters for emissions control), Specialty Materials (advanced glass products like Gorilla Glass), and Life Sciences (lab equipment and solutions).

With a strong focus on research and development, Corning invests heavily in innovation, holding thousands of patents and collaborating with industry giants like Apple, Samsung, and automotive manufacturers. As of recent years, it employs around 61,000 people worldwide and generates billions in annual revenue, maintaining its position as a leader in materials science and technology solutions that shape modern life.

This announcement has got me genuinely interested. Corning has been behind some of the most important glass innovations over the last decade, such as Gorilla Glass which is used on smartphones around the globe. They are a huge business with massive spending power and huge R&D capabilities. They are a US tech giant and this could well be the match up that unlocks the potential of triple glazing here in the UK. I think they think that too.

I will be keeping an eye on this story and see how it develops.

Read the original story here: https://www.regencyglass.co.uk/the-future-of-triple-glazing/