Belfast based Fortress Glass Technology offers the solution to the customers’ needs when it comes to the facade of a building.
The company has evolved over the years since being first established in 2004 and are now regarded as one of the leading aluminium glazing facade company’s specialists in Ireland. “We are aware of the different requirements of our customers and our framing is designed and manufactured to the highest standards to suit all demands,” said Des Long.
Fortress Glass Technology specialise in the design and delivery of aluminium glazing solutions for modern door, window and curtain walling construction within the commercial sector. They are licensed fabricators and installers for leading manufacturers like Kawneer, Schuco, Metal Technology, Aluprof and APS systems.
The company offer a comprehensive range of high quality aluminium and steel glazing systems for commercial, private and public sector buildings and refurbishment works. All glazing systems are purpose-made to specification and available in any quantity, configuration and size.
Operating throughout the whole of Ireland as well as the mainland U.K, the company’s reputation precedes them and Des admitted that they were continuously striving to improve their level of service.
“We are constantly developing and looking for the latest advancement within our industry. Throughout the recession we progressed at a steady pace and invested financially in new machinery. Training of workforce to highest qualification available and latest innovation is also high on Fortress focus.
“We realise that good results are not alone dependent on top of the range machinery. Our aim is to lead the market in all sectors. We focus on excellent craftsmanship, highly trained, customer orientated staff and continuous new product development.”
More and more products are being developed within the aluminium glazing facade industry to enhance construction in and as a company Fortress strives to stay at the forefront in its field of expertise.
“Our team offers a complete service from concept to installation; ensuring that projects run smoothly and to schedule. We have successfully completed a number of contracts across Ireland and the UK including industrial, residential and commercial, leisure and health projects, both private and public sector.”
Fortress Glass Technology works closely with leading contractors / Architectural practices to offer single source responsibility for the delivery of aluminium windows, doors and associated products. The wealth of experience and product selection knowledge offered by the company aligned with a proven ability to deliver to time, cost and safety demands has played a massive part in their success. Steel systems, stainless steel systems are all part of the service from Fortress Glass Technology
“The extensive product range is aimed at satisfying the clients’ needs and exceeds most requirements and can provide their clients with a truly bespoke solution. Our team offers a complete service from concept to installation; ensuring that projects run smoothly and to schedule.”
From their purpose-built facility in Newtownabbey, the company can offer a quick output of the customers’ requirement.
“Our facility is located just outside Belfast, meaning that we are best placed to provide and deliver glazing solutions for the whole of Ireland and the UK.
“Our services include a project design advisory service, advice on Building Regulations, guidance on glazing, an estimating service, full back-up using AutoCAD, a comprehensive range of technical manuals, fabrication, delivery and full installation.” Aesthetic appeal goes hand in hand with technical reliability and flexible application and all products are finished to the highest standard possible.
“Customer satisfaction is always the main priority and everyone wants their product looking good that is why we place a great emphasis on the finish.”
Fortress Glass Technology are currently working on various contracts throughout south and North of Ireland. This involves Parkhall school in Antrim, North foreshore Film Studios Belfast, Dublin Road studio accommodation, Letterkenny Court House and numerous primary centres but to name a few.
Latest completed contracts would have been Girdwood Community Hub Belfast, John Bell student accommodation, new £13 million NI Hospice Belfast , Henderson’s new office complex Mallusk, and Gorebrook and Meridan school London
Business is growing from strength to strength and the aim is to continue our high level of service to our ever-increasing customer base. Our reputation is key to the success of our business and thankfully that is something we have no problem with. The company is growing year on year and we feel that as long as we work closely with the client then the future is bright.”
Contact Details:
Fortress Glass Technology
05 Cloughmore Road,
Hydepark Industrial Estate ,
Newtownabbey
Belfast
BT36 4TY
Head Office T. +44 (0)28 9034 2655 +44 (0)28 9084 7345
Taken from Building Ireland Magazine, January 2017, Vol 3 No 1
