Tag: Pilkington

A worker at Pilkington’s premises in St Helens stepped from a load bearing roof to a fragile roof and fell nearly three meters to the floor below.  His life changing injuries included a fractured lower back and right heel plus injuries to his shoulder and...

Majority owner Jeremy Pikington, now 71, has been chairman for 40 yearsThe Vp board said that it was seeking a buyer “who will respect Vp's unique heritage, family culture and committed employee base”. Ackers P Investment Company Limited, a company connected to Vp's chairman Jeremy...

St Helens glass furnace fired up on biofuelA fuel made from organic waste materials powered the St Helens glass manufacturer’s furnace for four days, creating 165,000 sq ft of “the lowest carbon float glass ever made”.  The fuel emits approximately 80% less CO2 than traditional...