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Laird Trident - 'All in One' Security and Safety Hardware for Windows
The Laird Trident is a new 'all in one' mechanism for windows that combines security, egress and safety in a single hardware solution.
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Fire Retardant Secondary Glazing from Selectaglaze
Selectaglaze, the designer, manufacturer and installer of secondary glazing systems has developed a product that has successfully passed a 30 minute integrity fire test to BSEN 1364-1: 1997 and BSEN 1363-1: 1999.
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UK First for Securistyle
The UK window hardware manufacturer, Securistyle Ltd, has launched the first domestic hinge on the market to support top hung windows of up to 1500mm in height.
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New System for Door Security is as Simple as Lifting A Handle
British company 'Lift & Lock' has launched a range of products that are as easy to fit as a conventional door handle, but provide instant security.
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Reverse Action In Line Espagnolette System
Maco has put considerable effort into producing the R.A.I.L window Espagnolette locking system.
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Business Micros Launches New Online Ordering Package
Software specialist Business Micros has announced the launch of EvoWeb - a cost effective option for its flagship Evolution software package which enables window installers to place orders on line.
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Supertrucks Glaze-Away - Doubling Glazing Van Productivity
The new Supertrucks Glaze-Away trailer can fill a dual role, in that it can be used to increase the capacity of a glazing van to carry extra material and tools for a large job. Or, it can be used to double productivity. In this role it allows two glazing teams to work using just one van.
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Advantage Launches Elite 70 Bevelled
Cheshire-based trade fabricator, Advantage Windows and Conservatories Ltd, has added the new Spectus Elite 70 bevelled system to its existing range of Elite 70 ovolo windows and doors.
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Elegance and Classic Fire Egress Windows Introduced by KAT UK
KAT UK has launched two new fire egress windows for its Elegance and Classic vertical sliding sash window ranges, which will allow its customers to meet the stringent Building Regulations fire escape window requirements in the UK and Ireland.
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GT Securi-Panel Enhances Security of Bead Glazed Panels in PVC-U Doors
GT Securi-Panel is a panel fixing component manufactured from high carbon steel and is designed to be used specifically with door panels containing 5mm thick reinforcement sheet sandwiched in the centre.
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Beaufort's Two-Part Cill Reduces Risk of Damage
A Two-Part Cill System from Beaufort Secure Design now reduces the risk of damage to external aluminium cills during window installation on site.
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Next Generation Fenestrator
Mike Derham, Managing Director of Mighton Products, a premium sash window hardware specialist, explains that the upgraded version of Fenestrator, has new benefits that are hard to overstate.
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Freefoam Introduces New Eaves Protector
Freefoam Plastics, a manufacturer of quality approved roofline and rainwater systems, has introduced a new Over-Fascia Vented Eaves Protector and Bird Comb.
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GT Windows Launches New Thermal Fixing Lug
GT Windows Ltd has introduced a new thermal fixing lug under the brand name GT Lug-Fix. This new fixing lug is manufactured using galvanised steel that is pre-treated before being given a final surface treatment to reduce its thermal conductivity.

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RegaLead Launches Integral Blinds System
RegaLead has announced that it has been appointed the sole UK and Ireland distributor for Italian blinds manufacturer Finvetro.
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Orion Provides ‘Affordable’ Wrapping Solution for Window Manufacturer
Damage to products during transit has become a thing of the past for one of the UK’s manufacturers of windows, doors and conservatories following investment in state of the art stretchwrapping technology from Herefordshire-based Orion Packaging Systems (UK) Ltd.
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Bay Jacks are Now Available for All Three Window Synseal Suites
Bay jacks are now available from Synseal for Shield, SynerJy and Legend. The new one piece pole is easy to install as the colour coded Tommy Bar nut doesn't need a spanner for adjustment.
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DAVE – Defence Against Violent Entry
In response to public concerns over the security of doors fitted with euro-profile cylinders, independent hardware distributor Wagner has introduced the Defence Against Violent Entry door handle range, known by the acronym DAVE.
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A First with Totally Non-Invasive Testing of Gas Filled Units
The Inagas Gasglass Handheld test unit is the world's first truly non-invasive method for measuring the volume of Krypton or Argon gas fills in completed sealed units.

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Fitrite Gazebos Increase Choice for Garden Improvers
The Fitrite division of Sash UK Ltd has introduced a range of Gazebos that combine the latest materials with the modern homeowner's desire for high-end luxury appearance and low maintenance.
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Paragon Approval for New Virtuoso Tape
Paragon Joinery has given its official approval to a new glazing tape from Tremco-illbruck that has been developed specifically for use with its new Virtuoso timber window system.
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Makrolon® Multi-wall Sheets Set Economic and Ecologic Standards
With its products from the successful i-LINE, Bayer Sheet Europe says that it sets new standards for energy-saving transparent and translucent construction materials.
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Timber + Aluminium = 'Design-5'
To capture a greater share of the growing UK market AM Profiles is now developing a new generation of window system, named 'Design-5'.
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New Sliding Door System from Schüco Offers Exceptional Performance
New from building envelope specialist, Schüco International, is the Royal S 160.HI, a highly engineered aluminium lift-and-slide door system that can accommodate vents up to 3000mm x 3000mm.

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Elevation Enhancements Allow More Creativity
Conservatory roofing systems designer and manufacturer, Ultraframe has announced new technical and design enhancements to its Uzone Elevation lean-to conservatory roof offering.
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Aztec Addresses Warping Issues
Aztec Conservatory Roof Systems has designed a new twin top cap to address the problems of warping that the company says have plagued much of the conservatory industry.
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Easy-Just, a New Revolution in Sash Balances
The increasing popularity in vertical sliding sash windows has highlighted a major problem for many VSS fabricators in achieving the correct balance tension to suit the exact specification of each window.
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Rehau Solelec Underfloor Heating Approved by Flooring Manufacturer
Rehau's Solelec electric underfloor heating option has been approved for use in conservatories in conjunction with PERGO's high quality laminate flooring system.

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Kombimatec Improves Clean Up on Poorly Welded PVC Joints
A new system for the automatic cleaning of welded joints that are not always a perfect square has been invented, designed and patented by Kombimatec here in the UK.
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The Future in Conservatory Climate Control from Eurocell
Eurocell has recently launched Pinnacle conservatory roof kits featuring the latest in glazing technology. Perfect Day® is a versatile self-cleaning glass, which features climate control and comes in three options - Perfect Day, Perfect Day Super and Perfect Day Super plus.
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K2's New Celsius Launch is a Clear Winner
K2 Glass has added Celsius Clear performance glass to its Celsius range.
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Deceuninck Introduces New Added Value Product
Deceuninck Twinson® combines Pine and PVC therefore bringing the best of both worlds to the customer.
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Quietguard Develops Patented Elastomer Roofing Technology
Quietguard Ltd, based in North Wales has for over two years been in development of a Patented Elastomer Roofing Technology that can dramatically reduce the effect of noise from rain and hail hitting roofing made from polycarbonate sheeting.
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PLANITHERM® TOTAL 1.1 Heralds New Standard in Low-E Performance
This month sees the official launch of SGG PLANITHERM® TOTAL 1.1. This innovation from Saint-Gobain Glass replaces SGG PLANITHERM® FUTUR N, Europe's best selling low-E brand, to complete the SGG PLANITHERM® TOTAL range
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Swish goes Zoom
The new Zoom conservatory roof system is now available as a Swish-approved product. The complete, easy to install system will give Swish Authorised Fabricators and Installers the ability to cope with 'any roof style imaginable' according to the company.
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Sekisui Aids Designs In Glass
Sekisui S-Lec SEF Interlayer is being used in the creation of a revolutionary range of laminated glass panels that incorporate full colour photographic images.
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Ultraframe Classic Roof System is Now Even Better
As well as launching a first in structural design with the new Tie Bar Replacement Kit, Ultraframe has also invested in other enhancements including an improved raised back box gutter, new bolster end caps and a new tie bar boss.
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Sculptured Suite from Swish
Responding directly to the demands of the industry and its customers, Swish Window and Door Systems has announced its new fully sculptured suite, Feature 70.

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Innovative Spectus Threshold makes an Easy Fit
Low thresholds will be easier to install, thanks to Spectus Systems' new joint block, available for both Spectus' Elite 63 and Elite 70 door suites.

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WHS Halo Turns the Art of Quality Manufacturing to Composite Doors
Extrusion company WHS Halo has introduced a range of high quality and performance composite doors - the Gallery collection – that the company says overcomes all the issues associated with timber and PVC-U items.
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Opening the Door to Performance Without Compromise
A ‘third generation’ of thermoset doors developed using state-of-art materials and technology originally pioneered for the high specification automotive and aviation industries is bringing to the market an option that the manufacturer claims overcomes the majority of problems being experienced with existing composite doors.
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Manhattan - Art Deco Inspired
'The Manhattan' is a newly designed window handle range launched by Laird Security Hardware. ‘Featuring a unique look, the Manhattan's design has been inspired by the elegance of ‘Art Deco’ offering a timeless elegance that will delight any home,’ says the company.
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Pilkington Has the Advantage
Pilkington Building Products - UK has launched Pilkington Eclipse Advantage, the pyrolytic environmental control glass, into the UK market.
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New Colour Portfolio for DuPont™ Butacite® PVB Interlayer
DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions is introducing a collection of coloured DuPont™ Butacite® polyvinyl butyral (PVB) laminated glass interlayers.
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New Auto Arrissing (Seaming) Concept from Ashton Industrial
The new Ashton Industrial SeamMaX-X concept requires just half the space, and is a third lower in capital cost than a full FastTrack layout.
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Ultraframe Launches Tie Bar Alternative
The new Tie Bar Replacement Kit from Ultraframe offers an alternative to the traditional tie bar. It provides new features including, a new aluminium bolster beam along the ridge, an end stop on the eaves beam and a new Ridge Compression Plate.
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Blink - The Glass with the High IQ
Glass UK is bringing another new product development to market that the company says puts it further ahead in the intelligent glass technology field. Called 'Blink', the key component is a liquid crystal polymer that transforms a glass panel from transparent to opaque
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Ultraframe Unveils Framelock - The Sideframe System for Complete Structural Integrity
Ultraframe says that Framelock is the only dedicated conservatory side frame system which, when joined to the Ultraframe roof, guarantees the structural performance of the entire conservatory structure.
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Carl F direct Delivers on Health and Safety
The Carl F direct catalogue of professional tools and accessories, which has expanded with each new edition, now features a fall arrest system. The Ecosaflex includes a full body harness and two metre energy absorber lanyard which both conform to EN355.
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Hodgson Ecomax Sachets - Save Time, Money, Space and the Environment
Hodgson Sealants is now able to offer Bevamastic, Seamseal CV and Seamseal BR, in 600ml Ecomax Sachets, packed 12 per box.
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Concealed Motor for Schüco Suncontrol Solar Shading System

An operating motor that is entirely concealed from view is the latest innovation in Schüco's SunControl Active range of movable large-louvre shading systems.

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New Conservatory Pack Fast-Tracks Underfloor Heating
Expert in tiling solutions, Schlüter-Systems, has launched a special version of its underfloor heating system, just for conservatories and small extensions.
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Any Colour you Like Aluminium from WHS Halo
WHS Halo has introduced a wide range of mill finished aluminium sections that will better enable commercial and PPG fabricators to meet the needs of contractors and specifiers seeking coloured finishes for curtain walling in applications such as schools, atria and retail and office developments.
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New Steel Window gives Renovators Fresh Design Choice
Architects and specifiers working on renovation and refurbishment projects now have a fresh choice of replacement steel window thanks to the launch of the Janisol Renovation Window from Schüco Jansen.
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Tamglass Sonic Sets a New World Record for Super Low-E Tempering
Having expensive Low-E products on the processing line leaves little room for mistakes and inferior quality. True to the Tamglass tradition of developing and piloting technological improvements, the new Sonic has already proved itself in extended production runs for continuous production of window and patio door glass sizes with 65% bed utilisation.
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Glaverbel (UK) Ltd - Pyrobelite 12 + Timber Framing = 60 Minutes Integrity
Glaverbel has introduced the latest addition to the company’s extensive range of fire-resistant glazing, Pyrobelite 12. Tested in large dimensions (914mm x 2400mm) at Warrington Fire Research to EN standards and approved to BS standards for fire performance, Pyrobelite 12 has proved its suitability for timber screen applications where 60 minutes integrity and low radiation (heat control) are required.
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New Revolutionary Lifting Device Meets H&S Requirements
Eazi Lift Ltd says that its new lifting device will revolutionise the way companies handle window installations at height.
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Pilkington Activ™ Blue for Conservatories
A new version of Pilkington Activ™ has been launched, that provides a solution for maintaining the appearance of conservatory roofs, while also keeping interiors cooler.
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Faster Renovation for Windows with the New Fein Supercut Construction
The Supercut, for years one of the most successful power tools from Fein, is now being replaced by a new model that has been purpose designed for glaziers and window installers – the Fein Supercut Construction.
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Exatec® 900vt - First Generation Polycarbonate Car Roof
Inalfa Roof Systems presented the latest Exatec product, Exatec® 900vt, at The International Auto show (IAA) in Frankfurt / Main, from September 15 to 25. It signals the beginning of a new generation of polycarbonate automotive roof systems.
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Rehau Launches Rehau-Edge
Rehau-Edge, the new fully sculptured version of Rehau's successful S706 70mm system, has now been officially launched.
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Ultraframe launches Polyspan Optimum
Ultraframe says that it now offers installers the most efficient polycarbonate on the market. The new 25mm five wall Polyspan Optimum is available in two exclusive colours, grey and blue.
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Eurocell Launches Push-Fit Cavity Closer
Eurocell's newly launched Cavity Closer provides a quick, user-friendly and efficient method of closing cavities around openings in masonry walls and doors, preventing the occurrence of thermal bridging, and forms a damp-proof barrier preventing cold bridging, condensation and mould growth.
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A Quick 'Turn On' from Quantal
Rotafit™ is an effortless twist-on bar-to-gallery fixing system from Quantal Conservatory Roofing Systems that speeds up installation, eliminates radius cut glazing and ensures perfect geometry, the company claims.
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Even More Plus Points to Solaglas’ New Conservatory Roof Unit Range
The name says it all: SGG CLIMAPLUS® COMFORT+. This range of conservatory roof double glazed units is the first on the market to incorporate SGG BIOCLEAN® to give the dual action self-cleaning function in combination with advanced solar control performance (solar factor of only 0.38) and advanced thermal insulation (centre-pane U-value of 1.1W/m2.K).
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Affordable Innovation Keeps Installers in the Black
Blackpool-based, Affordable Windows Systems has introduced Ebony or 'Black' frames as standard to the company’s Timberlook PVC-u window range.
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DuPont to Market Essential Authentication Technologies
DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers (P&IP) and its Security & Solutions business, are marketing two technologies arming brand-owners with the necessary tools in the ongoing fight against counterfeiting and tampering.
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Bohle Introduces new Mirror Fixing Sets
New ranges of mirror hanging and fixation devices have been launched by Bohle.
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Velux Breathes Fresh Life into the Home with io-homecontrol®
The io-homecontrol group, bringing a new technology for a stress-free home, was launched recently by some of the world’s leading firms in home comfort technology
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Clearly Better Bevel Adhesive
The latest addition to the RegaLead bevel adhesives range, RegaBond Visible is now available.
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CGI Launches Fireswiss Foam
Seen for the first time at GP&T, CGI International has introduced Fireswiss Foam, a fully insulated fire glass to be sold exclusively in the UK by CGI in a joint venture with the product’s Swiss manufacturer.
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Prodim's 3D Digital Measuring Device
Three dimensional objects normally require excessive time to measure precisely. Similarly it is almost impossible to measure complicated and irregular shaped objects without mistakes.
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Bohle Detects ‘Self-Cleaning’ with New Product
Bohle UK has introduced a new detector, which identifies the coating on the latest ‘self-cleaning’ glasses, such as Pilkington Activ and SGG Bioclean.
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The DuPont™ Wedge™ for Head-up Display Illuminates Safety, Navigation and Handling Features
A head-up display (HUD) technology from Asahi Glass, Nippon Seiki and DuPont Automotive is available as an option on several GM vehicles in the US, including the Pontiac Grand Prix, Cadillac STS and Chevrolet Corvette.
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Virtual Digitizing - Most Efficient Shaped Glass Handling
Glass manufacturers keep complaining about template handling and all the work involved with them until a final product leaves the factory for being shipped to the customer, even though there is a product available in the market called Virtual Digitizing since 2003 supporting companies to work highly efficient processing irregular shapes.
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Glassmaster Now A Fully Rounded System
As a specialist in the manufacture and supply of sliding and folding door systems, Hillaldam Coburn has moved to give its Glassmaster range a wider appeal through the introduction of a completely new geometric form.
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New Glass Machinery from Ebor
Ebor Equipment continues to add new products to its extended range of machinery for the glass industry.
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Kawneer's AA®100 Curtain Wall System
Kawneer, the UK manufacturer and supplier of architectural aluminium systems, has launched the AA®100 curtain wall system, combining greater flexibility of design, outstanding performance and an addition in supporting the industry with its dry jointed system for multiple façade applications.
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Relax in Comfort, with Solaglas' New Conservatory DGU Range
Solaglas has developed another differentiated DGU offering, this time for the conservatory roof market. The offer encompasses three double glazed units branded as the SGG CLIMAPLUS® COMFORT range, each unit offering increasing levels of comfort for the conservatory user.
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DRI Launches Spancoat Glass Colour System
Following market research at Glasstec in Düsseldorf at the end of last year, and extensive independent testing in the UK, Decorative Resins International has launched a two part glass colouring system called Spancoat.
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Darby Pioneers New Conservatory Glass
Darby Glass is again pioneering new technological developments in glazing with Roof-Glas, a new high performance double glazed unit.
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It’s an Ultraframe Classic
Ultraframe has announced the re-branding of its Victorian roof system, which will now be known as the Ultraframe Classic system. A host of innovative new features have been added, including PVC chambered top cappings.
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Mini Hinge is Latest Addition to Carl F Hardware
Carl F Petersen has added a mini flag hinge from Paddock to its hardware portfolio. Designed to save time and money, the hinge also offers important security features.
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Glaverbel Launches a New Range of Bright, Colourful Varnished Lacobel Glass
With its Lacobel range of varnished glasses designed for indoor use, Glaverbel offers a contemporary style of decoration in a vast array of both daring and subtle colours.
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G-span - The New Frameless Structural Glass System for Buildings
G-span Limited, the structural glass specialist has, following a 12 month design, development and testing programme, introduced a new frameless structural glazing system.
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UK Firm Unveils Glazing Invention at London Landmark
English Architectural Glazing has unveiled its SYSTEMSTAX invention, which the company says is set to transform the marketplace for frameless glazing solutions.
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Bohle Expands Glass Drilling Range
Bohle’s manufacturing expertise, dating back more than 80 years, has now been applied to the development of a new collection of drilling machines.
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Three - The Magic Number for Superior Window Security
A new hardware system from Siegenia-Aubi will give fabricators, architects and specifiers a choice of three high-performance tilt and turn window security options.
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Fuhr's Electronic Door Lock Available from Carl F
A fully automatic door locking system manufactured by Carl FUHR is now available from Carl F Petersen.
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The Glass Block - a Darling of the New Lifestyle Generation
Just a few simple design details can be enough to transform the space defined by the four walls into an expression of personal lifestyle and to experience the special feeling of individualised living.
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Eurocell Profiles Launches Ovolo ‘J’ Bead System
Eurocell Profiles is launching 2 additions to their product range, both due to be available in early 2005. A purpose designed one piece Cavity closer and Head Vent system with mechanical corner joints will be available in late spring.
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New Window System with Style and Performance
A new high performance window system, Samson, has been launched by specialist building component supplier Octaveward. Using a pultruded glass/polyester composite, the company says 'the windows offer more choice of colours than PVCu and the freedom from maintenance of architectural aluminium.'
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New Trickle Ventilators Given Airing by Avocet
Avocet Hardware has launched its new Freeflow Compact Trickle Ventilator, which conforms to the Approved Document F of the Building Regulations (England & Wales).
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Cleaning up with Carl F
One of the new products in the Carl F Direct portfolio is an all purpose mini spill kit. Specially developed for subscribers to the catalogue, a handy carrier includes a mix of products for cleaning both general purpose liquids and oil.
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Flexible Curtain Walling Solution from Profile 22
Profile 22, the UK systems companies, has launched a new low-rise curtain wall system offering architects and specifiers greater choice and flexibility when creating large fenestration screens within the refurbishment, commercial and newbuild sectors.
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Titon Launches new French Casement Security System
Window fittings expert Titon has launched a new high security bi-directional espagnolette for aluminium French casement doors. Available from Titon's Commercial Department, the new system is designed to appeal to architects and interior designers as well as security experts.
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Milestone for Glass Transport Safety with Langendorf Roll Stability
Floatliner pioneer Langendorf's 'Innenladers' are the first European vehicles equipped with Roll Stability Support from Wabco. This expansion of the Trailer-EBS D generation decisively improves the safety of semitrailers and trailers.
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Schüco Sets New Thermal Standards with Royal C System
New from Schüco International is Royal C, a compact aluminium window system whose ‘Uf’ value of 2.8 W/m2K sets new standards for a 60mm profile.
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Six New Thermlock Profiles put Sheerframe Ahead
Sheerframe systems company LB Plastics Ltd has extended its Thermlock reinforcing range with the addition of six new thermally enhanced reinforcing profiles.
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Bohle Professional Kit for UV Bonding
The aesthetic appearance of glass objects and construction is making glass bonding more and more popular. This positive development is also reflected in the special show ‘Living space - from the outside in’ at this year's Glasstec.
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Double Productivity and Increase Profitability
Aztec Conservatory Roof Systems says that production time can be halved and profitability significantly increased with the launch of a processing suite by the company.
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Advanced Roofing System for Timber Conservatories
Newdawn & Sun Limited, the UK conservatory roofing systems company, has developed an aluminium roofing system especially for timber conservatories.
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Ultraframe Unveils Uzone Elevation Lean-to Conservatory Roof
Ultraframe, the designer and manufacturer of conservatory roofing systems, last week announced the launch of Uzone Elevation - a lean-to conservatory roof. Uzone Elevation is the latest addition to the technologically advanced, fitter-friendly Uzone family of products.
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Winlock Confirms 25 Standard Colours for Handle Ranges
It may have been be one of the industry’s best kept secrets but Winlock has decided to ensure customers are made aware of the range of colour options available for its window handle ranges.
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High Opacity with Style
RegaLead has launched Semi-Opaque Wisps, a new range of decorative semi-opaque films that combine a high level of privacy with scope for creating a selection of contemporary, abstract or traditional effects. Semi-Opaque Wisps offer a suitable design solution for glazed bathroom windows, external doors or any application that requires high opacity, without the need for patterned backing glass.
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Latest Version of Pilkington Activ Suncool™
Pilkington has now launched the latest high performance solar control version of Pilkington Activ™, the self-cleaning glass. Pilkington Activ Suncool™ HP 70/40 may be installed in a wide range of commercial glazing applications, and others such as glazed roofs and covered walkways. It offers performance that combines self-cleaning with the benefits of solar control
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Sapa Launches New Commercial System
Sapa Building Systems has launched a new 55mm window system specifically aimed at helping those customers that work in the commercial sector.
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Three New Product Innovations from Plastmo
The new ‘peace -of-mind’ Rollex Window
; The enhanced Plastmo 70mm Index Series and Plastmo’s Rolled In Gasket .
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It Takes Two to Open Doors to New Build Sector
Collaboration between two manufacturers has led to the launch of a new high performance door for the new build sector. An expanding UK new build market and, in particular, a prospering apartment sector led to requests for a door system suitable for use in high-rise applications that would offer maximum thermal performance and weather resistance.
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More Installers Enter the Uzone
Ultraframe has confirmed that sales of the new made to measure Uzone conservatory roof have escalated dramatically. ‘It’s not surprising given the permanent low prices across the bespoke range with a 3 x 3 Victorian roof at £550 + VAT’ says the company.
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SmartGlass Ireland Brings Switchable Glass Technology to Ireland
'The ability to control light and privacy is a new and exciting addition to the Irish glass market. With an improved emphasis on employee health and safety and on energy conservation we believe that our product range can improve peoples lives, at work and at home’ Said John Browne, Managing Director of SmartGlass Ireland.
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Flydor’s Sun Shading
When large areas of glazing are mixed with sunlight, the obvious problem of over heating occurs. This can be dramatically reduced by the use of sun shading.
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Andersen’s Tilt-Wash Window
The ‘Tilt-Wash’ sliding sash window, from Andersen is safe and easy to clean on both the outside as well as the inside of the window - the sashes simply slide down and tilt inwards by means of simple wash assist glides.
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Grey is the New Black
Deceuninck has introduced a new grey weatherseal that has been designed specifically for the company’s 3000 Series product range. The grey gasket is the result of over twelve months extensive research in close collaboration with both the supplier and the company’s customers. The outcome is a weatherseal that is far less intrusive thanks to the improved positioning and new ‘invisible’ grey colour, giving more glass appearance to the window.
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Avoid Unwanted Sun Tan with Vicaima Cepeldor™
Interior door specialist Vicaima, have introduced an exciting new door range called Cepeldor™, which provides real protection against the damaging consequences of UV rays. Although looking exactly like a conventional veneered door it does not suffer the unfortunate effects of shading and discolouration caused by exposure to direct sunlight.

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