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No Duties, No Problems For Solarglide’s EU Customers

No Duties For European Union Customers Purchasing Marine Blinds At Solarglide, we supply high-quality marine screens and blinds across Europe. If you’re an EU-based customer considering a purchase from our UK headquarters, you might be wondering: Will I have to pay customs duties or lose money on VAT? Preferential Origin Agreement: No Customs Duties Thanks to …

Why Motorised Screens Are a Game-Changer for Ships

Motorised Screens Are The Future Of Marine Shading If you’ve ever tried to adjust a window blind at sea – especially one perched high above  head level, or tucked into a tricky corner – you’ll know it’s no small feat. Crews on ships and offshore platforms face this challenge daily, dealing with blinding sunlight, UV …

Solarglide Brings Type Approved Certification Into Existence

Type Approved Certification. Solarglide Holds The Distinction Of Being The First Company In The World To Verify Solar Screens Type Approved certification for Solarglide solar screens — a historic milestone in maritime innovation. In an industry driven by safety, precision, and regulatory compliance – standing out, requires something extraordinary. That’s exactly what Solarglide Ltd achieved …

MER Certification Do I Really Need It

Why Solarglide Solar Screens Don’t Require MER Certification At Solarglide, we understand the pressures that shipowners and specifiers face when navigating maritime regulations — especially when it comes to bridge visibility and onboard safety. One question we hear often is: “Do Solarglide Solar Screens require UK MER certification?” Let’s clear the waters: they don’t — and here’s …

‘The Glare Effect’ And What It Means For You

The Glare Effect : Three Types Of Negative Sun Exposure   According to the Society of Light and Lighting there are three main types of ‘Glare’, which are:  1 – Discomfort Glare  2 – Disability Glare  3 – Veiling Reflections  Solarglide would like to take this opportunity to add a fourth addition to the ‘glare’ …