CRL is the industry’s leading, full-service provider of architectural metals, glass fittings and professional-grade glazing supplies. The company leverages more than 50 years of experience and a track record of industry firsts to offer a one-stop-shop with a breadth of innovative product choices, reliable service to help customers complete more projects on time and on budget, and expert support from customization to quote to completion. CRL focuses on expanding opportunities for all to turn bold architectural visions into real-world experiences.
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Architects: crl-arch.com
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Pilkington is the brand that is used by the Architectural business of NSG Group.
The NSG Group is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of glass and glazing products for the architectural, automotive and technical glass sectors.
Founded in 1918, NSG acquired the leading UK-based glass manufacturer Pilkington plc in June 2006. Today, the Group has around 28,000 permanent employees, principal operations in 30 countries and sales in over 130.
Geographically, just over a third of the Group’s sales are in Europe, around a third in Japan and the rest primarily in North and South America, South East Asia and China.
The Group operates in three main sectors:
Architectural supplies glass for buildings and Solar Energy applications.
Automotive serves the original equipment, aftermarket replacement and specialized transport glazing markets.
Technical Glass products include very thin glass for displays, lenses and light guides for printers, and glass fiber, used in battery separators and engine timing.