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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 169 26th April 2005
Deceuninck
Merges UK Subsidiaries: Delph Plant to Close
Group
Deceuninck, a worldwide manufacturer of PVC window systems and profiles,
will restructure its activities in the United Kingdom. The management
of Deceuninck UK Ltd and Status Systems Ltd in the UK have announced their
intentions to integrate the two businesses into one trading company, to
be known as Deceuninck Status.
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on this Story]
Peter
Abbott Quits VEKA, but VEKA to Stay in UK
Last
week Peter Abbott sent out a letter announcing his resignation from VEKA
plc. This was not a surprise within VEKA, as he announced his intention
to the main board in February 2004. He is simply moving on to new pastures
after committing the last 20 years of his life to VEKA, and taking VEKA
plc to the level it stands at today.
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on this Story]
Ultraframe
Trade Advert Attracts Complaint
A
complaint objecting to a trade magazine insert and a mailing to conservatory
fabricators, installers and stockists for Ultraframe (UK) Ltd of Clitheroe,
Lancashire was upheld in one of the two objections according to published
details from the Advertising Standards Authority.
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on this Story]
BBA
Certification for CWG’s Global Plus Conservatory Roof
Martyn
Reed, Head of Certification at the British Board of Agrément
recently presented the Corby Windows Group with its BBA certificate.
CWG was the first fabricator of the Shield Global conservatory roof
to be accredited by the leading test and certification centre after
an in depth audit and inspection of production systems and methods.
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on this Story]
K2
Helps Blackpool Fabricator Tower Above the Competition
Blackpool
based fabricator Classic Conservatory Systems Ltd has completed
the first phase of an ambitious expansion programme in conjunction
with the sales and marketing team from conservatory system supplier
K2.
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on this Story]
Court
Upholds Roto Hardware Patent
A
recent court ruling upholding the veracity of patents on one of
Roto Frank's most successful products could have far-reaching consequences
for anyone using other manufacturers' products that infringe the
patent, according to the company.
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on this Story]
UKae
Commences In-House Georgian Profile Manufacture
UKae
Ltd, the UK manufacturer of IG components and the System 1 Georgian
profile, has expanded its manufacturing capacity to include
production of its own Georgian profile in-house.
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on this Story]
Queen’s
2005 Awards Includes Powershield
Doord, Safeglass and Apollo Chemicals
Her
Majesty The Queen recently announced the 2005 winners of The Queen’s
Awards for Enterprise, the UK’s leading accolade for business
success that is now in its 40th year. There are 137 Awards,
the highest total for 10 years.
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Indigo
and Select – A Decade of Service
Mike
Bargery, Managing Director of Devon-based Select Windows of Honiton,
has been a customer of midlands-based fabricator Indigo Products
for the past 10 years and was one of Indigo’s first customers
to recognise the benefits of the new Elite 70 range.
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on this Story]
Change
in Top Management at Bystronic
There has been a change in the top management at Bystronic Maschinen
AG. Roland Gredig has been promoted to President. Roland Gredig
took on the position from Rolf Honegger, who had previously held
itin addition to his position as CEO of Bystronic glass.
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Meadow
View Streamlines Service with Windowlink
Meadow
View Windows and Conservatories is predicting a 15% increase in
sales thanks to new presentation and pricing software from Windowlink.
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on this Story]
Masterframe
puts Punch Behind Jade’s Expansion
Northamptonshire-based
installer Jade of Wollaston has been installing Masterframe’s
PVC-U sash windows since 1998. The business, owned by Kevin Swinden,
is expanding and Masterframe has been important in its success.
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Astraseal
Promises 5-Day Turnaround for Trade Customers
Wellingborough-based
trade fabricator Astraseal has just announced details of a new
5-day turnaround service on all the company’s glazed and
unglazed frames.
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on this Story]
Major
Emplas Commercial Contract Represents the UK’s Largest PVC-u
Recycling Project
Emplas
Window Systems Ltd, the UK trade and commercial fabricator, has
been awarded a major supply and installation contract by Carmarthenshire
County Council
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on this Story]
EYG
Joins the Elite
Earlier
this year, EYG, a major fabricator based in Hull, moved over to
Spectus’ Elite 70 window and door system. It will be branded
as the ‘Heritage Elite’ window.
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on this Story]
Wirral
takes No Risks with SFS Intec Commitment
After stipulating SFS austenitic stainless steel fasteners in
its window specification for more than five years, Wirral Council
is continuing its solid commitment to quality as it strives towards
the Decent Homes standard by keeping this spec exactly the same.
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on this Story]
SIG
plc adds Everwhite as Part of its Expanding Roofline Portfolio
SIG plc, the specialist distributor of insulation, roofing and
commercial interior products in Europe, has announced it has added
Everwhite Plastics Ltd to its expanding product portfolio.
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on this Story]
Wirral’s
Largest Roofline Installer goes to GAP for Great Service
Fascia
Direct Ltd is the Wirral’s largest fascia and soffit replacement
company, with an annual turnover of £1.5 million. It has
used PVC-UE roofline supplier, GAP, for four years.
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on this Story]
Newstead’s
Customer Care Makes the Difference
Newstead Trade Frames has recently launched a new initiative to
call customers once a week to ensure everything is OK. The trade
fabricator checks orders are correct and nothing needs to be added
and asks whether customers need any marketing support material.
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on this Story]
New
Business Unit for Roofline Products
Following
a strategic review of the business conducted in the second half
of 2004, Kestrel BCE Building Products is the name of the new
Business Unit for the roofline products division of HW Plastics.
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on this Story]
Freefoam
Congratulates Trimseal and Just Fascias
Freefoam
congratulates Trimseal which is celebrating its 18th year in business
in May. Based in Eastbourne and Bexhill, Trimseal is a major supplier
of Freefoam products to the Newbuild, Refurbishment, Trade and
DIY sectors.
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Alcoa
Announces Dividend
The
Board of Directors of Alcoa declared on
April 22nd (a) a quarterly common
stock dividend of 15 cents per share payable May 25th, 2005 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on May 6th, 2005.
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 168 19th April 2005
Deceuninck's
Q1 Turnover Rises Slightly to 125.5m Euros: UK a 'Cause for Concern'
Group
Deceuninck, a worldwide leading manufacturer of PVC window systems and
profiles for the construction Industry, achieved turnover of 125.5m euros
during the first quarter (2004: 123.9m euros) despite the weak market
demand in Western Europe.
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Schüco
Withdraws from PVC-U Market in the UK to Focus on Metals Systems
Schüco
International announced on 13th April that it is closing its PVC-U division
in the UK in order to concentrate all its resources on the aluminium and
steel systems sectors where it enjoys market-leadership.
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on this Story]
Orion
Makes Timely Decision To Move To Profile 22
Orion Window Systems Ltd has become one of Profile 22’s newest
customers in a deal signed last week, just days after the Southern-based
fabricator’s existing supplier announced that it is pulling out
of the UK PVC-U market.
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on this Story]
Celuform
and Veka Announce Cellular Plastics Deal
In
a move that market analysts believe will make it the largest manufacturer
of cellular plastic cladding and roofline products in the UK, Celuform
Ltd has purchased the Vekatrim range of PVC-ue cladding, roof trims
and finishing systems from Veka plc.
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on this Story]
Synseal
Achieves Listing on Sunday Times Profit Track for Third Year in a Row
For
the third year running Synseal Extrusions Ltd is listed in the Sunday
Times Profit Track 100. Profit Track 100 ranks fast growing unquoted
companies by profit growth over a three year period. Synseal is one
of only nine companies this year who has been in the list three or more
times – an achievement described by The Sunday Times as exceptional.
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Solutia
Begins Design of New Saflex PVB Plant in China
At the opening of the China Glass exhibition, Solutia Inc., the world
leader in the production and sale of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayers,
announced it has begun the design and engineering of a new Saflex PVB
interlayer plant in China.
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on this Story]
Duraflex
MD Quits to 'Pursue Other Interests'
Duraflex announces that Chris Phillips, Managing Director, has left
the business to pursue other interests. The business is being managed
by its existing senior management team, with Barry McCarthy, Operations
Director, installed as Acting General Manager.
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Budding
Teenager Bids for Pole Position in Motor Sport
Teenager,
James Nash is on the road to living his dream of competing in the world
of F1. James finished second at Silverstone’s National Circuit
in the first round of the BRDC Formula Ford Single Seat Championship.
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Bob
Reijner Steps Aside at IGA
'After more than 35 years of total dedication to the flat glass industry,
the time has arrived for me to take a step aside.' says Bob Reijner.
'In this regard I am very pleased to introduce IGA's new owner and managing
director, Mr Rene W.T. Jansen.
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on this Story]
Windows
- Replace or Repair? A Survey of Homeowners in the UK
One
of the major issues currently taxing the window industry in the UK is
the extent to which the replacement window market is nearing saturation.
This is important because replacement windows account for over 40% of
the home improvement market for glazed products, nearly £2 billion.
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Crystal
Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Hertfordshire
based Shield fabricator Crystal Clear celebrated 10 years of trading
last week. From humble beginnings a decade ago Crystal now operates
from purpose built high tech factories in Letchworth, producing thousands
of products every week.
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Darby
Glass Reflects on Success
A
major restructuring and investment programme is reaping rewards at Darby
Glass, one of the country’s leading independent IGU manufacturers
and specialist glass processors and tougheners. The company, which operates
from six sites in the UK, has secured 25 new customers during the last
quarter representing an annualised increase in sales of over £3
million.
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on this Story]
Dessian
and Rehau Celebrate 20 Year Partnership
Belfast-based
Dessian Products has just celebrated its 20th anniversary in partnership
with Rehau. Alan McGaughey, the company’s MD received a certificate
and an engraved crystal bowl to mark the occasion from Wolfgang Gorner,
Rehau’s Business Unit Manager, at a presentation.
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on this Story]
Top
UK Builder Persimmon Relies on GAP
Persimmon
Group PLC, the UK’s leading house builder, builds 12,000 homes
a year throughout the UK, so when it comes to roofline it needs a supplier
that has the technical backup and knowledge to cope with big demands.
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on this Story]
Long
Service Awards at KEB
KEB Fabrications has presented three of its experienced team with long
service awards. Fabricator Kirit Pandya, Despatch Operative Tracey Winters
and Quality Manager Manher Patel have all served twenty years or more
with the Midlands based commercial fabricator.
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Gaining
the Competitive Edge with Newstead
The
conservatory market is a competitive market to work in, and if anything
it’s becoming more so. Roofline UK has been installing roofline
and conservatories for 22 years and started to find that the company
wasn’t growing as much as it had hoped, despite the competitive
nature of the market.
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on this Story]
Weaken
The Brand; Weaken The Chain
A
brand is a promise of what you can expect in product quality, range,
service, price and support. Freefoam is a manufacturer of high quality
roofline and rainwater products for the Northern European market.
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on this Story]
Dualframe
Growth Drives Sapa's Investment in New Machinery
Sapa
Building Systems has invested in a new, high speed, Elumatec SBZ140
four axis machining centre at its window manufacturing centre in Cheltenham
to meet continuing increasing demands for its Dualframe system.
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on this Story]
Alcoa
Chairman Alain Belda Opens National Manufacturing Week
Alcoa
Chairman Alain Belda presented the keynote address recently to 25,000
manufacturing executives from 70 countries attending National Manufacturing
Week in Chicago and the U.S. Aluminium Association's Spring meeting.
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on this Story]
Switzerland’s
Glas Trösch Banks on Super Spacer®
Glas
Trösch, of Bützberg, Switzerland, an innovator in the European
glass processing industry, will be putting its trust in the Edgetech
Super Spacer® product line from now on. Lisec will supply Glas Trösch
with its first Super Spacer® production line in the next few days.
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on this Story]
Masco
Corporation Declares Increased Quarterly Dividend and New Share Buyback
Programme
Masco
Corporation announced on 22nd March that its Board of Directors has
declared an increased quarterly dividend of $.20 per common share payable
on May 9th, 2005, to shareholders of record on April 8th, 2005. The
11 percent increase from $.18 to $.20 per common share reflects Masco's
favourable long-term outlook
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on this Story]
Trelleborg
Group Reduces Financing Costs and Extends Loan Maturity Profile
The
Trelleborg Group has strengthened its long-term financing by raising
a new syndicated loan with a counter value of EUR 1,200 M (approximately
SEK 10.9 billion) stretching over a five-year period with possibility
to extend a further two years.
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on this Story]
Linde
is Well on its Way and Keeping Pace
'We
are well on our way and keeping pace.' These were the words used by
Dr. Wolfgang Reitzle, President and CEO of the Executive Board of Linde
AG, to describe the current business situation of the technology group
at the press briefing on the annual results in Frankfurt am Main.
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 167 12th April 2005
GGF
Addresses Members' Needs
The GGF has launched three new services for industry recently: Gl@ssNet,
a new online information service is designed to give subscribers with
a taster of what the GGF is all about; the GGF Consultancy Service from
the GGF Technical Department and IQ Business, which provides business
advice on health and safety, employment law, debt collection, credit management
and business planning.
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on this Story]
aluplast
UK the Latest to Sign up as G-05 Sponsor
aluplast (UK) has followed its successful outing at Glassex last month
by joining the impressive line-up of event sponsors for the G 05 Awards.
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on this Story]
Pilkington
Activ Sponsors GP&T Architects Forum
Pilkington has re-affirmed its commitment to the Glass Processing &
Technology show (GP&T) with the announcement that Pilkington Activ(tm)
will both sponsor and participate in this year's Architects' Forum, to
take place at the event from 17th - 19th May 2005 at the NEC Birmingham.
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on this Story]
Making
an Impact in Safety Glass
After less than a year's trading, Liverpool based Impact Safety Glass
has nearly doubled its staff and has raised expectations of its first
annual turnover by some 20%. This is good news for directors Tony Harford
and John McDonough who have both put their houses (and marriages!) on
the line to achieve their ambitions.
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on this Story]
Quality
Guaranteed with Ultraframe’s Certificate of Authenticity
Ultraframe
has stepped up its fight against cowboy builders with the introduction
of the industry’s first Certificate of Authenticity. The certificate
is designed to increase consumer confidence and peace of mind.
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on this Story]
Edgetech
I.G. Inc. to Address GPD 2005 in both Finland and China
Gerhard
Reichert, Edgetech’s Vice President of International Business Development,
is scheduled to present ‘Just in Time Online Automation of Butyl
Extrusion—Breaking New Boundaries in Insulating Glass Quality,’
at the upcoming Glass Processing Days (GPD) 2005 in Tampere, Finland and
Shanghai, China.
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on this Story]
Chiltern
Dynamics Poised for prEN 14351-1 with New Test Rig
Chiltern
Dynamics is ahead of the field with its new weather-testing rig which
can handle specimens up to 3500mm wide x 4000mm high. The rig is also
designed to performance test window vents, as well as assess smoke leakage
performance.
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on this Story]
Know
Your ALMO From Your HA
The first 2005 update of the Windowbase Public Sector Housing Specifiers
Database was released on March 31st 2005 with 2050 contacts responsible
for specifying new build or refurbishment work on 5.6 million public sector
housing stock.
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on this Story]
Structura
UK Forms New Automatic Doors Division
Adam
Wiggans, 39, has been appointed Product Manager to head Structura UK’s
new Automatic Doors Division. The division will advise, supply, fit and
maintain automatic door systems from preferred suppliers to meet current
legislation and BS standards for safety and performance.
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on this Story]
Restructuring
Brings out The Best at Ebor
Ebor Equipment has undertaken major strategic and organisational changes,
which have created a more dynamic business proposition for its customers
and its suppliers. The operation is much more streamline and focussed.
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on this Story]
Edgetech
Pledges Support for Windows to Carry Energy Efficiency Recommended Logo
During
a series of seminars, Robin Kent of the BFRC made public that for the
first time energy efficient windows will be allowed to carry the Energy
Efficiency Recommended logo in the UK.
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on this Story]
OFT
Launches DSA Consumer Code of Practice
The Direct Selling Association's consumer code of practice was launched
to consumers recently by the OFT. Sherrie Hewson, popular TV actress and
star of Emmerdale and Loose Women, has lent her support to the code.
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on this Story]
Energy
Saving Trust Launches ‘Agenda for Change – Action for a Low
Carbon Society’
The
Energy Saving Trust (EST), the UK expert in home and transport energy
efficiency, has called on the Government elected in the forthcoming election,
to introduce effective new climate change targets and measures, without
which it believes the UK’s climate change goals will not be met.
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on this Story]
Newdawn
on Show in Bishop Auckland
Newdawn
customer Bishop Auckland Glazing has just opened a new 2,500 sq. ft. showroom
dedicated to conservatories. ‘Bishop Auckland Glazing (BAG) is a
real success story and a tribute to its managing director Steve Bowen.'
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on this Story]
What
a Difference a Schirmer Makes!
Masterframe Windows Ltd’s Technical Manager, Ray Rabett, believes
‘you can’t make vertical sliders properly without a Schirmer
(or two!)’. Masterframe, the UK’s leading manufacturer of PVC-U
vertical sliders, installed the £250,000 German machine last year.
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on this Story]
Huntingdon
MD’s Expertise Sought by New York Advisory Council
The Managing Director of a Huntingdon-based company has been appointed
to the global advisory network, The Councils of Advisors.
Steve Thorogood, MD of Admiral Windows & Conservatories, was approached
by New York-based company, the Gerson Lehrman Group.
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on this Story]
Siegenia
Adds Finishing Touch To Persimmon Homes
A leading UK housebuilder can now provide allergen-free rooms in new homes,
thanks to ventilation technology from Siegenia-Aubi Ltd. Persimmon Homes
(Yorkshire) has incorporated the Siegenia home and conservatory ventilation
systems into its ‘Finishing Touches’ range.
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on this Story]
Crystal
UPVC Expansion Creates Total Product Offering
Ashton-under-Lyne based Sheerframe approved window manufacturer and installer
Crystal uPVC has significantly expanded its production facilities with
the creation of a new 11,000 sq. ft. factory in the town.
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on this Story]
WHS
Halo Secures Major Industry Coup in Direct Trade
WHS
Halo
has announced a major new member to its network of fabricators and installers
– Yorkshire-based window, door and conservatory fabricator Direct
Trade. Direct Trade, based in Doncaster, was established in 1998 and is
now a thriving trade and technical business.
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on this Story]
Ubbink
and Celuform – A Winning Alliance
Since
1999, Ubbink (UK) Ltd, a UK supplier of roofing and building products,
and Celuform, the UK manufacturer of PVC-ue building materials, have together
been providing a service. The alliance sees the supply of specific solutions
to meet the customers’ needs.
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on this Story]
Limited
Edition Volkswagen Transporter Trendline is Launched
Volkswagen
has launched a limited edition version of the Transporter, called the
Trendline. Restricted to just 500 vehicles, the new model features a host
of special equipment as standard, offering the customer an attractive,
high-value package at a basic recommended retail price of £14,850
(excluding VAT and on the road costs).
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on this Story]
Alcoa
Announces Q1-05 Revenues of $6.3bn, with Profits Down 35% on Q1-04 Due
to Russian Investment and Tax on Elkem Sale
Alcoa
announced income from continuing operations for the first quarter 2005
of $273m, or $0.31 per diluted share. Net income for the quarter was $260m,
or $0.30. Income from continuing operations for the first quarter 2004
was $0.41, or $0.39, in the fourth quarter 2004. For the first quarter
2004 net income was $0.41, or $0.30, in the fourth quarter 2004.
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 166 5th April 2005
Downturn
at Anglian May Mean Closure of Port Talbot
Staff
at Anglian Windows have been put on a 30-hour week and the company has
said its output was being reviewed due to a downturn. The group employs
7,500 people nationwide - 2,000 in Norfolk - and the reduction in hours
and a cutback of casual staff has caused anxiety.
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on this Story]
Glassex
2005: Review Part 2
Our
second round-up of Glassex's 25th outing, with news and views from K2
Glass, GTI Kombimatec, Dorluxe, Newdawn, Profile 22, New World (Apeer),
plus details of the winner of CWG's Holiday of a Lifetime competition
which was drawn on the last day of the show.
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on this Story]
Status
Systems Announces GM Fundraising Support
Status
Systems has announced a sponsorship agreement with the Hope House Hospice
support charity, GM Fundraising, which will see the systems company’s
zendow brand underwrite a forthcoming John O’Groats to Lands End
Charity Cycle Ride.
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on this Story]
PIGS
First Birthday Event: May 6th
The
very first PIGS networking evening was held on 6th May 2004 so the next
PIGS event on 28th April represents PIGS first birthday. Once again, PIGS
is being held at The Slug & Lettuce, Upper St. Martins Lane, London
from 6pm till late.
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on this Story]
PPG
Receives Adverse Ruling in Marvin Case
On
March 23rd the United States’ Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled
against PPG Industries in a breach-of-warranty case brought against
it by Marvin Windows and Doors. PPG, which is evaluating its options
for further appeals, estimates the total judgment, including interest,
is between $145 and $150 million pretax, which the company plans to
reserve in first quarter 2005.
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on this Story]
BPF
Comments on the Publication of the CTIC’s Report on Fuel Prices
The BPF has drawn attention to the publication of the Report on Fuel Prices
published recently by the House of Commons Trade and Industry Committee.
During the summer and autumn of 2004 the UK witnessed substantial fuel
price increases.
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on this Story]
Customer
Base Swells as Radius Revolutionises Specialist Frame Making
Radius
Plastics, the UK PVC-U profile bending company and specialist shaped frame
manufacturer, has reported an increase in the company’s customer
base as word spreads about how the company has 'brought the niche sector
into the 21st Century'.
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on this Story]
K2
Provides A Big Plus for Customers
As
part of its ongoing commitment to customer-focused solutions, K2 has launched
K2 Plus, a customer support package available to all dealers and installers,
which will assist them both to increase their sales and also develop new
business opportunities.
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on this Story]
Totally
Moved in 48 Hours
Some
thought it couldn’t be done, but Total Glass proved its doubters
wrong by successfully moving its manufacturing operation and offices in
just 48 hours to its new 100,000 sq ft factory a few miles away.
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on this Story]
Advantage
Fits Yale High Security Lock to Elite 70 Doors
Advantage
Windows and Conservatories Ltd, the Cheshire based trade fabricator, has
begun fitting the Yale G2000 series high-security locks onto the company’s
Elite 70 door range.
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on this Story]
In
the Frame: Launch of Kitemark Scheme for Window Installers
Imagine
making mis-measures a thing of the past? Gaining market share by using
a symbol on ads, literature and on the side of your van that is recognised
by 80% of customers as a mark of integrity, quality and safety?
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on this Story]
Your
Principal Deeplas Stockists
Principality
(Plastics and Hardware) Ltd has opened its doors on the company’s
new trade centre based in Gloucester. Conveniently located from Junction
12 off the M5, the new trade centre offers customers a fully stocked range
of products including Deeplas by Deceuninck cellular roofline.
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Type
Approval for Winlock’s BoaRestrictor
Winlock’s
BoaRestrictor has just won another accolade by securing National Type
approval from Local Authority Building Control (LABC).
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on this Story]
Duoshield
is 'the Future of PVC-ue Building Products'
'A
major leap forward in the technological development of how cellular plastic
building products are made is leading quickly to the establishment of
a new generation of roofline, cladding and window profiles.' according
to Celuform.
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on this Story]
Kite
Mark for Kash ‘n’ Karry
Almost
a year ago it became obvious to Peter Chattin, Managing Director of Kash
‘n’ Karry Sealed Units that it would be necessary to achieve
BS EN 1279 in preparation for the introduction this year of the CE Mark
regulation.
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on this Story]
English
Heritage Grants for Cathedrals
Earlier
this year
English Heritage announced £1 million of grants for repairs to cathedrals,
which includes some restoration of major stained glass windows in Guildford
Cathedral and Newcastle RC Cathedral.
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on this Story]
LG
Enters North American Vinyl Extrusion Market
LG
Chem International, a unit of the giant Korean conglomerate LG Corp.,
is entering the North American vinyl window market to supply window and
door manufacturers with extrusions.
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on this Story]
Trelleborg
Group’s 2004 Annual Report Published
Trelleborg’s
Annual Report for 2004 was published on 23rd March on www.trelleborg.com
and was, at the same time, distributed to Trelleborg’s shareholders.
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on this Story]
Wavin
Group Completes Acquisition of Hepworth Building Products from Vaillant
Group
Wavin,
Europe’s leading supplier of plastic pipe systems to the building,
civils and utilities sectors, announced on 31st March the completion of
its acquisition of Hepworth Building Products from Vaillant Group.
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on this Story]
Cytec
Completes Acquisition of UCB's Surface Specialties Business and Announces
Restructure
Cytec
Industries Inc. announced recently that it has completed its previously
announced acquisition of UCB's Surface Specialties business. The transaction
is valued at $1.797bn of which €1.140bn ($1.505bn at 1.32$/€)
was paid in cash
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on this Story]