K2 Return to Glassex

After an absence of three years, leading conservatory systems manufacturer K2 has announced it will attend this year’s Glassex.

The company will appear alongside its sister business K2 Glass who have appeared many times and intends to make its return in style. Not only will it be exhibiting its full suite of products, but it also plans to use Glassex 2006 as the setting to launch a number of new and exciting developments.

Speaking on the matter, K2’s Managing Director, Sally Fielding, said: “We’re truly excited about the prospect of attending Glassex and the number of new developments that will be unveiled at the event.”

Some of these developments are set to remain under wraps until the start of the exhibition however there are a limited number that can be revealed at this time – including the introduction of a new aluminium roof vent.

The vent utilises an ingenious leak free design whereby the sash profile is entirely outside of the primary seal. Indeed the sash glazing itself seals onto the outer frame – making water ingression impossible.

The position of the sash eliminates the need for a thermal break and eradicates any risk of condensation.

To accommodate a greater variety of roofs, the vent will be supplied in a dedicated 24/25mm sash profile for use with glass and polycarbonate and in a 35mm profile for use with polycarbonate. It also offers the homeowner impressive design freedom. As well as white and blue/white, the vent will be supplied in mahogany, rosewood and golden oak foiled woodgrain finishes, with both sash and outer frame being foiled.

Another new development that will be on show on K2’s Glassex stand is the company’s new sliding roof vent. Developed in conjunction with Accuride – one of the world''s leaders in the design and manufacture of telescopic ball bearing slides – this vent incorporates its own motor for fully electronic opening.

K2’s appearance is set to be mirrored by an equally impressive presence from K2 Glass. This company enjoyed an extremely successful showing in 2005 and intends to build on this. As such, they will once again be using an interactive demonstration to highlight the advantages of its flagship product, Celsius performance glass, over standard glass and polycarbonate.

Continues Sally Fielding: “Glassex 2005 was an enormous success for K2 Glass and guests found the differences highlighted by the Celsius product demonstration to be amazing. Considering both K2 and K2 Glass will be attending, Glassex 2006 looks set to be even better!”