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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 55 17th December 2002
Kyro-Tamglass
acquires Bavelloni to form £140m Turnover Company and the Biggest
Glass Machinery Presence in the World
Tamglass and Bavelloni are to join forces after Tamglass parent company
Kyro Corporation acquired Z. Bavelloni lmmobiliare in ltaly and Glasto
Holding B.V. in the Netherlands.
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'A
Quarter Million Domestic Conservatories per Year,' says Palmer in a New
Report, '.......and Everything to go for!'
Anyone close to the domestic Conservatory
Market over the past few years can predict that the market will grow,
but Palmer is brave enough to put precise figures to it. At present growth
rates it is clear that the quarter million annual sales will be reached
before the end of Palmer's forecast horizon which extends through to 2006.
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Vitro
Provides Glass and Glazing for the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles
Vitro, S.A. de C.V. has been awarded a
contract to provide 3,000 square meters of laminated glass and glazing
services to Permasteelisa Cladding Technologies, Ltd., the glass installation
company in charge of supplying external facades and glazing for the Walt
Disney Concert Hall Complex in downtown Los Angeles, California.
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500
Attend Pilkington Activ™ Roadshows
Almost 500 window fabricators and installers attended a series of presentations
organised by Pilkington and designed to advise Launch Partners for Pilkington
Activ™ product on the key issues surrounding the sale and marketing
of the self-cleaning glass.
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Nine
Things you Can do on a Park Bench - well, it appears you can get away
with it in Newcastle
Glass designer Cate Watkinson and writer
Julia Darling have partnered landscape architects Insite Environments,
to provide Newcastle city centre with a new range of contemporary glass
street furniture.
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'More
Company changes than ever!' says Windowbase'
'The
past year has shown even greater volatility in the industry than ever!'
says Windowbase, announcing its summary of annual changes to the Industry-wide
database of UK fabricators & Installers.
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K2
announces 82% increase in Q1 volume, Success in the USA and the Formation
of a Commercial division
K2
has announced an 82% rise in sales for the first quarter of 2002, with
second quarter figures being significantly stronger than that of the previous
year.
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Cliff
Rankin's City Luncheon proves major Meeting Point for Glass Men, while
'WIG' Luncheon grows in Stature
Now in its 22nd year, the Glassman's Christmas Luncheon, held on Friday
6th December at Colonel Jaspers Wine Bar in City Road, London, was once
again a resounding success.
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Investment
at Door Panels vindicated by Palmer Market Report
The recently published Palmer report on the private sector home improvements
market for 2002 has fully endorsed the strategy of Door Panels plc in
investing heavily in new premises and equipment
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Caldwell
Opens in High Style
Architectural hardware and sash balances
manufacturer, Caldwell, launched over 150 balloons on 21st November to
celebrate the move to its new headquarters in Coventry.
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Good
Bye Mr Scaroni and thanks for the Contribution
The board of Pilkington plc announces that Mr. Paolo Scaroni will be stepping
down as Non-Executive Deputy Chairman and from the board with immediate
effect.
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Co-operation
between Technal, Ultraframe and Wright in Major Commercial Development
in Dublin
Beacon
Court in Dublin, designed by Traynor O'Toole Architects and styled by
fashion designer John Rocha, has created a business and lifestyle environment
which features innovative use of aluminium and glass.
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Woodmex
Delivers Morale-Boosting Results
Woodmex 2002 proved to be a success for
exhibitors and visitors who accepted the invitation to 'do the business'
at the UK's biennial showcase for the woodworking industry.
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Glaverbel
Grants Licences for Production of its MNGE Mirror in USA and South Africa
Glaverbel has just signed two large licence
contracts for production of mirrors by its patented MNGE (Mirox New Generation
Ecological) process, with Gardner Glass Products in the USA and Glass
South Africa.
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Alcoa
Completes Acquisition of Fairchild Fasteners - Enhances its Position as
Aerospace Supplier of Choice
Alcoa Inc. has completed its acquisition of the assets of Fairchild Fasteners,
a supplier of aerospace fasteners, from The Fairchild Corporation.
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 54 10th December 2002
Ultraframe
shines in the US, promises continued growth in the UK and backs out of
Glassex in favour of a new £0.5m marketing initiative
Strong performances both in the UK and the US have led to a
50% increase in volumes for the year for conservatory roof manufacturer
Ultraframe. Shares rose 14p to 242.5p on the announcement. However, chief
exec David Moore sounded a note of warning, saying that the revenue growth
rates achieved this year was unlikely to be repeated.
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Hemscott
makes Ultraframe Share of the Week
In
its last week's Bulletin, the financial analysis specialists Hemscott
made Ultraframe its 'Share of the Week' following its impressive (and
trend-bucking) performance.
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Introducing
an Inspirational New Concept in Glass
Independent
glass processors and benders, Darby Glass, has announced a new division,
Pro-Glass by Darby, which has been formed to implement a new strategy
and market a new range of products.
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Bohle
Expands Internationally
Bohle,
European glass tools and machinery supplier, has expanded its global network
with the opening of two new subsidiaries in Estonia and South Africa.
With these additions, Bohle now has wholly-owned subsidiary companies
in eight countries around the world.
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Many
Openings Still to be Filled in Home Improvements, says Palmer
Many
commentators on the Home Improvements Market talk as though it's now all
conservatories. 'Not so!' says Palmer, 'In our report on 'The Market for
Private Sector Home Improvements 2002', we show that the value of Home
Improvements entrance doors is higher now than it has ever been.
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BDG
Achieves BBA Accreditation for its Roof System
The BDG System 21 Conservatory Roof System has been designed and fabricated
by BDG Group Ltd of Lurgan since 1984, and in that time has notched up
over 12,000 installations. Already manufactured to BSEN9002 since 1994,
the system has now passed the criteria which allow it to be used in the
exposure conditions described in BBA's Agrement Certificate.
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Polysulfide
- the technology of the future, says sealant group
Polysulfide - which has proved its worth for about sixty years - is a
sealant of the present which we couldn't imagine doing without - not only
in the secondary sealing of insulating glass. It's also a sealant of the
future, according to a new collaboration between a group of sealants manufacturers
'PolysulfideSystemPartners'.
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Thermoseal
Group will launch new products following Glasstec 2002
Thermoseal Group reports that it had a very successful
Glasstec, both in terms of meeting old and new customers on its stand,
and also in forging closer links with its machinery and consumables suppliers,
no fewer than eight of whom were exhibiting at the show
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K2
Conservatories Parts from Parent Company
K2
Conservatory Roof Systems has moved from a brand into a separate limited
company, in a move which has been justified due to its parent company
becoming ever more diverse in the construction and plastics industry.
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FAS
and Sheerframe Re-Tie Fifteen Year Knot
UK commercial fabricator - FAS - has signed a new agreement
with systems company LB Plastics Ltd for the supply of its Sheerframe
window, door and curtain walling systems for the next five years.
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New
All-Ireland Window Companies
The new All Ireland database from Windowbase - released
November 2002 contains more than 1,000 companies who make or install windows,
doors or conservatories. This represents an increase in the number of
suppliers in the Republic of 25%.
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Renaissance
for Second City...
The relocation of Second City Window and Door Manufacturers
to a purpose-built prestige site in the West Midlands has led to a significant
improvement in quality reliability and expertise, the company claims.
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Masterdor
and Sheerframe - the Perfect Combination
Yorkshire Housing has specified Masterdor and Sheerframe
on a major refurbishment programme to help meet specific design requirements
and improve energy efficiency.
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It's
All Part of the Kolorplas Service
A range of specialist facilities is available from the
Oxon based Kolorplas Group. The company offers PVCu colour coating and
profile bending plus sash and casement windows complete with exterior
Georgian Bars.
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System
10 Swings into Action for the Public Sector
A new System 10 Top Swing window is currently being
supplied and fitted by Sidey Glaziers of Perth in one of Scotland's largest
window and door partnerships to date.
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Seal
of Approval for Bostik P5125
Malbern Insulated Glass has turned to adhesive and sealant
company Bostik Findley, to provide solutions for maximising productivity
by using its Hot Melt Butyl (HMB) product, Bostik P5125.
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TimbaPlus
Sells its Polystyrene Business to Highwood
The Polystyrene division of TimbaPlus Products Ltd has
been sold to Highwood Consultants Ltd of Ryde, Isle of Wight.
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CAP
Announces New Investment Programme
West Bromwich-based fabricator CAP has been implementing
new investment plans for its business. In the first part of a three-phase
technology up-date programme, two new £300k Elumatec CNC-controlled
linked saws and machining centres have been installed.
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Interframe
makes Capital
Interframe Ltd, the Paignton-based manufacturer of Rehau
Tritec PVCu windows and doors has recently expanded into the South London
area.
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 53 3rd December 2002
VAT
Issue is Clear Cut says the GGF after pre-budget statement
After a year in which the glazing industry
has pledged its support to saving energy, the Glass and Glazing Federation
(GGF) was again disappointed that the Chancellor in his pre-Budget address
did not tackle the issue of a VAT reduction for replacement windows.
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Construction
Products Association pleased with Chancellor's Pre Budget Report
The
Construction Products Association was pleased to find in the detail of
the Chancellor's Pre Budget Report, particular reference to transparency
in delivering high quality public services.
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Restructuring
at HW has more than Financial Repercussions
Heywood Williams saw its shares fall 17
per cent (to 144p) after a profits warning. The Huddersfield-based building
products group said that full-year profits before exceptionals would come
in just under last year's £18.1m. Analysts had looked forward to
underlying profits of around £23.5m.
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Synseal
Go Global
Synseal is about to launch a conservatory roof system for non-Synseal
fabricators called Global.
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Shepley
Modular Conservatories
Shepley has recently launched a range
of modular conservatories to enable customers to order frames, roof and
polycarb in a one-stop shop service.
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Rare
Iron Age Glass Bead from the Yaverland Excavation
The recent Time Team excavations at Yaverland
produced an enormous number of pottery finds plus Roman metalwork and
coins. Yet among the most prized possessions of the Island Archaeology
Unit is this small glass bead measuring just 25mm x 8 mm, found amongst
Iron Age domestic rubbish.
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Pilkington
Activ™ Continues 200 Years of Historical Links with Pennine Trail
Walkers
and cyclists travelling along the Trans Pennine Trail - a recreational
route that stretches 215 miles coast to coast - will now be able to plot
their journey with ease thanks to the donation of 30 sheets of Pilkington
Activ™ self-cleaning glass for use on notice boards placed along
the route, which stretches from Southport/Liverpool to Holllsea/Hull.
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Chemetall
Helps to Save Sealant - Studies reveal that up to 27% sealant is wasted
During the processing of insulating glass
up to 27 % and on average between 5 and 10 percent is wasted. This astounding
result followed studies by Chemetall in over 100 factories across Europe.This
figure includes all amounts of sealant which do not end up in the edge
seal of IG units but go to waste in one form or another.
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New
Machines Will Boost Production For Hurst Plastics
Hurst Plastics, the UK door panel manufacturer,
is investing £250,000 in three state-of-the-art machines which will
increase the company's vac forming capacity.
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Ecoline
Follows Flowline with Record Sales and Interest
The Stuga Ecoline stand-alone Prepping
Centre launched at Glassex 2002 is enjoying interest and sales in keeping
with it's big brother the Flowline fully automatic Sawing & Prepping
Centre.
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Steel
Windows for Talkback Project
Steel Window Association member Vista
Brunswick has played a full part in enabling a leading architectural practice
to achieve its aesthetic and practical ambitions in amalgamating a pair
of properties into a new headquarters for Mel Smith and Griff RhysJones'
production company.
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New
Quadrobot Represents Georgian Assembly for the Future
UKae's recently launched Quadrobot automated
Georgian bar assembly machine claims the capacity to produce up to I80
Georgian grilles per hour.
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Millenco
Invests in Customer Specific R&D
Millenco
Hardware is investing half a million pounds in new facilities at its Wolverhampton
based manufacturing unit. The funds will go towards an extension to the
existing building to create more room for warehousing and distribution.
The facilities will also include a dedicated area for the company's growing
research and development operation.
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Sash
Boosts Production with lnstallation of new Manual Handling Line
The new build market requirement of fully
glazed and furnished windows being delivered to site has resulted in the
installation of a 30 metre glass manual handling line being installed
at Sash UK's window, door and conservatory manufacturing facility near
Barnsley.
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Duraflex
Drives Distribution Forward
Duraflex has undergone a major review of its distribution arrangements.
This has also included introducing new livery for all vehicles.
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A
Transportation of Delight
Amongst a number of new vehicles to have
recently joined the expanding Corby Windows transport fleet is an 18 tonne
Scania with a special body and sleeper cab.
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Ashton
Exports 35 Seaming Lines Worldwide
Ashton
Industrial has now sold more than 35 Seaming Lines to companies in the
U.S. and Europe.
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Schüco
Roadshow Completes UK Demonstration Tour
The
UK leg of the Schüco lnternational Demonstration Lorry Tour has come
to an end in Guildford bringing its total distance covered throughout
Europe this year to over 300,000 kilometres.
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Asahi
Glass has Decided to Withdraw from its Domestic PVC Sales
Asahi Glass Co. Ltd, headquartered in
Tokyo, has decided to withdraw from its domestic PVC sales operations
as of December this year.
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Spectra
Conservatory Roofs Ltd
New business venture Spectra Conservatory
Roofs Ltd has joined forces with K2 Conservatory Roof Systems.
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