Specialist Glazing Replacement
An aquarium-build specialist appointed GGR Group to assist with a full glazing replacement of a large ocean display tank at a major UK attraction. The project required the removal and installation of large-format panels weighing up to 650kg within a highly restricted internal environment, involving tight access routes, steep gradients, and complex installation requirements.
As part of the upgrade, existing glass panels were replaced with acrylic, offering improved clarity, reduced distortion, enhanced thermal insulation, and increased impact resistance, making it a more suitable material for large-scale aquarium applications. Completed over the course of one week, the project demanded a carefully co-ordinated lifting strategy to ensure safe and precise handling throughout.
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