Solarglide transform their environmental policy and reduce plastic waste. In 2019 Solarglide decided to transform their environmental policy with the goal of ridding plastics while not compromising the safety of our goods as they travel the globe. Solarglide Limited use sugar cane shrink wrap as packaging, which ensures the contents are waterproofed, and fully biodegradable. Changing …
This month, marks 15 years since we launched our business, this momentous milestone showcases the team’s hard work, resilience and determination. Managing director – Paul Pringle created Solarglide Limited from his flat in Leeds, England in February 2008. In contrast to growing concerns from friends and family regarding the huge risks of starting a business …
Manufactured in our headquarters in Gosforth, Newcastle, our venetian blinds have been designed for both the luxury yacht market and the cruise and river cruise customer. Solarglide manufacture venetian blinds in three styles; aluminium, wooden and leather wrapped. All the blinds operate in the same way regardless of the material being used. Venetian blinds offer …
Solarglide Reminisce about the kings of North East Shipbuilding With a long and illustrious history of shipbuilding in the North East of England, Solarglide have used that strong connection to the maritime industry to grow a successful marine blinds business. Throughout history, the North East has heavily relied on the shipbuilding industry to stimulate the …
Electric vehicles to transport Solarglide’s maritime products Solarglide have made the exciting step to invest in an electric van for all their business activities. The new van will come into operation in March 2023 and will replace the diesel van that will be handed back to the lease company. This decision aligns with Solarglide’s strive …
When the pandemic struck back in early 2020, the cruise sector was one of the hardest hit industries, seeing passenger numbers plummet and international fleet cruise liners grounded for over 12 months. Since the end of 2021 there has been a steady improvement in the fortunes of the cruise sector, with passenger numbers starting to …
