Polar NE

Polar NE Architectural Glazing Specialists. We Design, Manufacture, Supply, Install, Repair & Maintain. We are innovators who work with you to create the best solution.

Founded in July 1983, we bring a lot of experience into the process of designing, fabricating, installing, maintaining and repairing your windows, doors, curtain walling, brise soleil, louvres and bespoke solutions. Our mission and values are what drive us to do everything possible to provide the best products, service and experience. Polar have become well recognised as one of the leading provide

rs of architectural glazing systems. We are here to support you in creating a sustainable space that supports everyone’s needs.

Windows are not just a building feature in mental health environments.They affect light, ventilation, privacy, observati...
03/08/2026

Windows are not just a building feature in mental health environments.

They affect light, ventilation, privacy, observation, safety and how a space feels for the people using it. That means window design has to do more than meet a basic function, it has to support the needs of the setting.

In high-risk environments, the frame, glazing, fixings and overall detail have to be considered carefully. But so does the experience of the person in the room. Access to natural light and a sense of openness can make a real difference. The challenge is creating that without compromising safety, security or privacy.

30/07/2026

From pricing and reviewing projects to forecasting what’s ahead, Sam Armstead plays an important part in keeping things moving at Polar.

What does he enjoy most? The variety of projects and knowing the work we do can make a real difference to people’s lives.

Watch the video to find out more about Sam.

The environment also needs to support dignity, privacy, recovery and care. If a space feels overly clinical, restrictive...
29/07/2026

The environment also needs to support dignity, privacy, recovery and care. If a space feels overly clinical, restrictive or institutional, it can affect how people experience that environment. That is the balance designers, contractors, estates teams and healthcare providers are working with every day.

· How do you reduce risk without removing comfort?
· How do you improve security without making a space feel closed in?
· How do you design something robust that still feels human?

We believe safer spaces should still be thoughtful spaces, because in mental health environments, the details matter.

In specialist environments, products are not just expected to perform. They need to withstand stress, attack and repeate...
13/07/2026

In specialist environments, products are not just expected to perform. They need to withstand stress, attack and repeated use while continuing to support the safety of everyone in the space. That is why every element of a window or door system needs to be considered carefully, from glazing and beads to hardware, fixings, privacy and opening direction.

At Polar, these details are central to the way we design. Our systems are developed to support safer environments without compromising on light, privacy or the overall feel of the space.

Nick and Rob have been out in Northern Ireland for a pre-start meeting on a new project. These early conversations are a...
19/06/2026

Nick and Rob have been out in Northern Ireland for a pre-start meeting on a new project. These early conversations are always important as they give everyone the chance to get aligned, understand the project requirements, and make sure the right approach is in place before work begins. For us, that’s where a strong project starts, working closely with the client from day one.

Stay tuned to learn more about this project.

Rowan View was designed to be more than a secure mental health unit. It was built to support recovery, dignity and indep...
10/06/2026

Rowan View was designed to be more than a secure mental health unit. It was built to support recovery, dignity and independence, creating a therapeutic environment for people with mental health needs and learning disabilities.

Working alongside Kier Group and IBI Group, we helped specify and deliver secure window and façade solutions that supported the wider vision for the site. Across the facility, the focus was clear: safety, security, natural light, ventilation and a modern environment that feels considered rather than clinical.

Completed in November 2020, the £53m Rowan View facility marked an important step forward in medium secure mental health care. Swipe through to learn more about this project.

09/06/2026

Last week at the Design in Mental Health 2026 expo, we asked the team to describe the Polar stand in three words.

A simple question, but a good reminder of what we wanted the space to feel and look like.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by Stand 505.

The team is ready to welcome you at Stand 505 for the afternoon session at Design in Mental Health 2026 expo.If you’re a...
02/06/2026

The team is ready to welcome you at Stand 505 for the afternoon session at Design in Mental Health 2026 expo.

If you’re at the Coventry Building Society Arena today, come and say hello. We’re here to chat about safer mental health environments, secure anti-ligature window systems, and the role good design plays in the spaces people rely on every day.

Stand 505, Improving lives by design.

We are all set and ready for the Design in Mental Health 2026 expo taking place at the Coventry Building Society Arena. ...
02/06/2026

We are all set and ready for the Design in Mental Health 2026 expo taking place at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

Come view our product range and speak to us about our secure, anti-ligature window systems and how we support safer environments for patients, staff, and the people who use these spaces every day. You’ll find us on Stand 505.

Address

Stephenson Court, Skippers Lane
Middlesbrough
TS66UT

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+441642440844

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