Set up in 2009, AGT was formed as a complementary business to Pentagon London, a UK provider of automotive window tinting and anti-shatter security film. Both are wholly owned by Martin Westney and Simon Kendall.
A raft of orders from the Middle East and Asia has propelled London based security glazing business, Advanced Glass Technology (AGT) into the global arena for the first time, according to the firm.
In response to demand from organisations and businesses wanting to mitigate risk to buildings and occupants in the event of a natural disaster, civil unrest or a terrorist attack, AGT has formed partnerships in Jordan and India for the installation of its ISO-approved anti-shatter blast containment film.
Embassies, Non-Governmental Organisations and a number of private enterprises are among a buildings that will undergo protection fitment under AGT over the next few months.
First working in the retail automotive sector, offering a solution to the increased level of ‘smash and grab’ vehicle crime through the retrofitting of its anti-shatter security film, AGT has begun to expand into architectural applications. With security films starting at a thickness of 50 microns up to 450 microns, the multi-laminate polyester membrane can be applied to any glass surface. It is bonded with an aggressive pressure sensitive adhesive system resulting in any broken glass adhering to the film.
AGT also offers installation with a range of specialist anchoring and edge retention systems. Martin Westney, Managing Director, said: “With architects increasingly pushing the envelope in terms of building design, it’s vital that building owners seek to protect not only their investment but also the lives of occupants against any eventuality. We are pleased to be able to take our expertise into new markets and provide a bespoke and cost effective solution that’s proven to provide significant levels of protection and security.”
