As customer expectations for energy efficiency and verified glazing performance continue to rise, SafeGuard Glazing Supplies has reinforced its quality-first approach by investing in the Sparklike Laser Portable™ 2.2, supplied by Inagas, Sparklike’s UK distributor. The upgrade allows SafeGuard to measure gas concentration non-destructively across a much wider range of insulating glass units (IGUs) than was previously possible with handheld testing.

Established in 1995 and based in Peterborough, UK, SafeGuard operates from a modern 28,000 sq ft facility, producing high-performance glass products for both the installation and trade markets. Over the years, the company has built a strong reputation for reliability, technical expertise, and consistent customer service, values that are now reflected even more directly through measurable product verification.

The investment addresses a growing industry reality: today’s glazing specifications are becoming more complex. Increasing volumes of laminated units, triple glazing, thicker builds, and coated glasses can be difficult to validate using standard handheld devices designed primarily for double-glazed units. By adding the Laser Portable™ 2.2, SafeGuard gains the ability to test “almost any” IGU type, supporting transparency, compliance, and confidence in performance claims.

This step also fits into SafeGuard’s wider modernisation programme, including a new Best Makina sealed unit line with gas press, a Bottero 548L combi automatic laminate cutting table, and a second Best Makina unit line scheduled for January 2026.

• For manufacturers like SafeGuard, this enables:
• Reliable quality control and documentation/traceability
• Ability to test laminated, coated, and triple-glazed structures
• Verification without damaging the glass
• Assurance that every unit meets customer performance expectations