Hydroflex and 3D glassing
More strength, no delamination, better flex. Hydroflex make some big claims with their new construction technique. Swellnet speaks to their CEO about 3D glassing.
More strength, no delamination, better flex. Hydroflex make some big claims with their new construction technique. Swellnet speaks to their CEO about 3D glassing.
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