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VISUALPLANET and visualplanet’s touchfoil™ technol-
ogy, we are the only supplier that can
PARTNERSHIP WITH ROMAG; produce completely bespoke solutions
to service this growing market.”
EXPANDS WITH TOUCHGLASS Visualplanet’s touchglass and world-

leading Pro-Cap touch sensor touch-
TOUCH SENSORS foil are both available to order now.
Romag’s mantra is to be ‘visionaries in
Market-leading, large-format touch film Pro-Cap touch market – a mar- glass’ and they look to make an impact
sensor expert Visualplanet™ has ket that continues to grow significant- in the security, transport, solar PV and
formed a strategic partnership with ly at 6-8% CAGR. Customers have architectural glazing markets. For over
Romag to create touchglass™, a glass been asking for an ‘on-glass’ version 70 years the company has been manu-
laminated variant of touchfoil™. of touchfoil and we are now able to facturing specialist products in the UK
Building on touchfoil’s success, respond with touchglass, allowing us and has built an extensive client base
touchglass bolsters Visualplanet’s to directly compete against the in- across the world.
offering to worldwide integrators cumbent suppliers of glass laminated Their success has been built upon
requiring durable and customised touch sensors.” providing solutions to customers’
glass touch sensors for public-facing He continued: “With over 70 years of complex requirements and building
touchscreen solutions. unrivalled, customised glass manu- confidence that their products will
The market-disrupting partnership facturing and processing experience, perform, endure and exceed expecta-
is an industry game-changer. Using Romag share our passion for innova- tions. With a wide range of produc-
state of the art glass shaping, curv- tion. Together, we can tailor-make tion capabilities and an experienced,
ing and ceramic printing machinery, touchglass in volume, as a single, skilled workforce, Romag thrive on
Romag will supply glass that incorpo- dual or multitouch sensor to meet innovation and technology in both
rates customised borders and motifs. integrators’ vast scope of needs, and specialist glass and integrated solar
This enables Visualplanet to offer an anticipated 99% of design briefs.” markets.
bespoke touchglass designs that are Ryan Green, CEO of Ro-
ideal for kiosks, self-service ticketing, mag concluded: “Romag
vending and wayfinding, as well as has a proven track record
multiuser tables and curved cabinets of innovation and we are
for the gaming industry. delighted to have part-
Dan Spencer, Product Manager at nered with Visualplanet
Visualplanet commented: “Visual- who share this enthusi-
planet invented touchfoil and founded asm. Using our advanced
the large format, 15-75 inch, flexible manufacturing processes

Press Glass has extended its offer with seven new acoustic PRESS GLASS
glass units with the Rw index of 40, 41, 43, 45, 46 and 47
decibels (dB). The manufacturer specialising in making glass NEW ACOUSTIC
for the construction industry highlights that the quality and
parameters for its new acoustic glass units are confirmed by GLASS UNITS
certificates required and recognised on the European and
American markets. tic glass units within the range of 31-52 dB. Comparison
As the manufacturer explains, its offer of acoustic glass of parameters and selection of the preferred
units is a dynamically developing segment, owing to glass unit is made easy owing to our proprietary acoustic
which the range of products offered by Press Glass is configurator, which contains a full list of acoustic glass
extending gradually. units from our offer,” says Press Glass’ senior quality
“We understand and support individual needs of our specialist.
customers and the wide range of acoustic glass units is The Press Glass acoustic configurator is available at the
our response to individual arrangements made with our manufacturer’s website (www.pressglass.com), and in the
Partners. We are now able to offer as many as 110 acous- free Press Glass Mobile application.

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