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THE
GL@ZINE ISSUE 14 26th February 2002
Jotika
& Pretech Establish Software Partnership to Exhibit at Glassex: Stand
F024
UK glass processing software developer Jotika has signed a Distribution
Agreement with Dutch window Software Company Pretech to add window-manufacturing
software to its range of products for the double glazing industry.
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Wagner
keeps windows and doors working for longer
Long established window and door hardware distributor, Wagner (GB) Ltd,
has launched a new service. In this, Wagner Architectural Hardware Division's
10th anniversary year, it has announced the formation of Wagner Maintenance.
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Thermoseal
Group Open Days March 4th-6th
Visit Thermoseal's new distribution centre in central Birmingham during
Glassex for an in-house machinery exhibition which will include:-
* A fully operational Rjukan Masterbender.
* A demonstration of the Hanic glass production software solution by Horst
Mertes.
* A full range of working gas machinery from DGT.
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LENHARDT
APPOINTS NEW M.D. AS KARL RETIRES
After a formidable career in developing and manufacturing equipment for
the insulating glass market, Karl Lenhardt, founder and Managing Director
of Lenhardt GmbH, has now retired.
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More
safety and reliability with VERIBOR blue line
A project team of the Construction and Trade Associations (Arge-Bau) published
a research report in 1997 about the releasing behaviour of hand suction
lifters. In response, Bohle was the first manufacturer to develop a suction
lifter which was tested by the BG and awarded the GS safety sign, meeting
the strict requirements of a proven carrying capacity of 120 kg.
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New
Web Site Launch
The newly launched revised web-site of CGI International, manufacturers
and suppliers of fire and security glasses, (www.cgii.co.uk) has been
completely redesigned to identify the company’s full range of products
and features separate local language versions in each of CGI’s export
market places.
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New
Handling Plant at Sash UK
Window, door and conservatory manufacturer Sash UK Ltd has installed a
new automated handling line. The installation places the Sash UK facility
amongst the most modern in Europe, with only one other system of its type
in Britain.
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QUANTUM
TAKES A FURTHER LEAP
Following a successful entry into the newbuild sector, Plastmo fabricator
Quantum Windows of Corby has purchased a further three factory units to
expand this area of their market,within a total £1 million investment
programme.
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BIFFAWARD
FUNDS 'SMASHING' RESEARCH PROJECT
The British Glass Foundation is undertaking a vital project aimed at promoting
sustainable development in the glass industry, thanks to a £150,306
grant from Biffaward, a multi-million pound environment fund managed by
RSNC, which utilises landfill tax credits donated by Biffa Waste Services.
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A NEW CHAIN REACTION
Brunner Mond, one of the world's leading producers of soda ash, is pioneering
a new approach to supply chain management.
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ACQUISITION
OF MARLEY BUILDING MATERIALS BY H+H CELCON REFERRED TO COMPETITION COMMISSION
The proposed merger between H+H Celcon Ltd and Marley Building Materials
Ltd. is to be referred to the Competition Commission by the Trade and
Industry Secretary, Patricia Hewitt.
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MPM
LAUNCHES REHAU TRITEC-STYLE IN STYLE!
To mark its launch of Rehau Tritec-Style, MPM Windows of Mildenhall, Suffolk,
recently held two highly successful installer days.
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The
Biggest just got Bigger
In January 2002 Packexe moved into new premises. The new premises incorporate
432sqm of office space and a 15,000m3 warehouse.
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TAKING
MANUFACTURING EXPERTISE TO FAR FLUNG CONTINENTS
Claiming over 60 per cent of the UK market for manufacturing software,
supplier Business Micros is extending its reach as far as the Philippines,
Nassau, India and Kenya.
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THE
GL@ZINE ISSUE 13 19th February 2002
ASSA
ABLOY Strategy pays off in 2001
Now the biggest hardware group in the world after a string of acquisitions,
including Yale, Tesa and Interlock, the Assa Abloy Group has filed its
2001 results. And very interesting reading they make too...
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PPG to Appeal shock Marvin Verdict
Officials with PPG Industries said they would appeal a federal jury's
decision to award Marvin Windows and Doors $136 million in a breach-of-warranty
suit against the coatings manufacturer.
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Glasstech
Files for Bankruptcy
Glasstech Inc. of Ohio, USA, has filed for bankruptcy for the second time
in 10 years. While still claiming to be the world’s leading maker
of glass tempering and bending furnaces for the automotive industry, a
slowdown in the North American auto industry and the national recession
are probable factors in the company’s current situation*(edited:
see note).
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51
jobs lost as Unit Two Glass crashes with £1m losses
The
manufacturing industry in Corby suffered a body blow, when Unit Two Glass
Ltd (a company that has traded since 1974) was forced to cease trading
on 17 January, resulting in the loss of 51 jobs.
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Double
Vision at Colorzone
Colorzone, the Status Systems fabricator specialising in colour laminated
flat pack and ready made windows and doors, is starting the year with
an £80,000 expansion plan that will effectively double production
rates in line with the company's two year growth projections.
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DOE Adjusts ENERGY STAR Criteria
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that the solar heat gain
coefficient (SHGC) criteria for all ENERGY STAR® windows sold in the
central region of the United States would be lowered from 0.55 to 0.40.
This is further evidence of a worldwide shift towards higher energy ratings
for windows following the Kyoto Agreement.
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Regency
Glass switches to HANIC Software
Lancashire based Regency Glass is introducing the full range of software
products from German software specialist HANIC. According to Horst K Mertes,
Export Director, this proves how powerful and state-of-the art the products
are and how they conform to the UK's glass market requirements.
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Pilkington
Aerospace selected by Lockheed Martin for Joint Strike Fighter cockpit
contract
Pilkington Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pilkington plc, has
been selected by Lockheed Martin to supply the Integrated Transparency
System for the cockpit of the new Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).
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The
British Group at EuroShop 2002
Over 40 British manufacturers will attend next week’s EuroShop 2002
in Düsseldorf for the world’s largest shopfitting, display and
exhibition systems event under the umbrella of the Shop and Display Equipment
Association. The Group will be spread throughout 10 halls with 20 companies
showing at this event for the first time.
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Airtightness
in commercial buildings – new regulations
New regulations (Approved Document L2 of the Building Regulations) that
come into effect in April 2002 set out airtightness standards for commercial
and industrial buildings.
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Saint-Gobain launches hard coat low-E
for Part L
Saint-Gobain Glass has launched a new low-emissivity (low-E) glass, SGGEKO
LOGIK, in the UK and Ireland. A classic hard coat low-E glass, SGGEKO
LOGIK is being launched to assist in the transition to new energy efficiency
building regulations.
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Iran
to become a major glass producer?
Managing Director of a glass industries production union Mohammad-Reza
Rajabi has stated that Iran can emerge as major exporter of glass in the
Middle East.
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AFG Introduces Self-cleaning Glass
AFG Industries, Inc. has introduced a 'self-cleaning' glass. Radiance
Ti, the latest addition to the company’s Comfort Ti family of products,
uses ultraviolet energy to break down dirt and other particles, and sheeting
properties to rinse the glass clean.
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Saint-Gobain
announces 2001 results
Excluding capital gains, net income of the Saint-Gobain Group for 2001
is estimated at EUR 1,057 million, up 3% compared with 2000. Earnings
per share (EPS) rose 3% to EUR 12.40 from EUR 12.04 in 2000, based on
the 85,258,628 shares outstanding at December 31, 2001.
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 12 12th February 2002
'Are
we being strung along yet again?' asks Palmer
After twenty four years of forecasting the Window Industry, Robert Palmer
anticipates the next five years of improvements in Social Sector Housing
with a considerable degree of scepticism.
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Burnden
Group acquires US-based Canterbury Conservatories
The Burnden Group plc is set to launch its conservatory roof system K2,
onto a global platform, after announcing the recent acquisition of USA
based, Canterbury Conservatories Ltd.
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Barrie
Irons Moves
Barrie Irons Machinery Ltd moved to the following premises
on Friday 14th December 2001:
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Ultraframe
now delivering even better service
Ultraframe, the UK designer and manufacturer of conservatory roofing systems,
has unveiled a new Warehouse Management System (WMS) at its Lincoln way
facility in Clitheroe.
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Grorud
tools up for new profile success with West Port
Consett-based Grorud Industries Ltd, supplier of locks and hinges for
windows and doors, has announced a strategic investment in a new manufacturing
facility at timber frame window specialists West Port.
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HansenGlass
invest in the future
HansenGlass' £4 million investment scheme has been launched at its
Kirkby factory.
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Serraglaze
now commercially available
Following two more successful rounds of investment, the most recent in
September 2001, Redbus Serraglaze Limited of Solihull UK has commissioned
a production line for its daylight redirecting, see-through window - Serraglaze.
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ECHG
chooses Sovereign for £4.5m partnering deal
English Churches Housing Group (ECHG) and window manufacturer/installer
The Sovereign Group have signed a £4.5million milestone contract
based on the principles of PPC2000 and long term partnering.
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Choosing
building products that work
TRADA Group launched its 'Building Performance' initiative with a seminar
in London which attracted more than 130 building professionals, including
architects, specifiers, contractors, building project managers, building
engineers and surveyors.
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Unifix
retains Sky contract
Unifix, the UK supplier of fixings to the trade, has again been appointed
as preferred supplier by BSkyB.
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New
Velux offices - a demonstration of 'Room in the Roof'
Velux, the manufacturers of roof windows and associated products, has
opened its new state of the art regional sales office and training centre,
in Kettering.
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MODERN,
INNOVATIVE & TOP OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE...
The Reebok Stadium, home of Bolton Wanderers, and one of the most innovative
and modern stadium designs in the UK.
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SHROPSHIRE
COMPANY'S FESTIVE TREAT
A Shropshire window and conservatory company treated more than 60 staff
and guests to a festive night out to thank them for their support throughout
the year.
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Ashton
Long Belt Arrissing Machine
Ashton Industrial has exclusive sale rights on Telum Diamond Belts for
their own range of arrissing machines
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CLYDE
GROWS WITH K2
Scotland
based, Clyde Windows and Conservatories Ltd has enjoyed a business boom
since becoming an authorised K2 Conservatory Roof System supplier.
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 11 5th February 2002
AP
Technik top 1000 customers
AP Technik, a member of the Lygon Group and suppliers of the Thunderbolt
multi-substrate anchor, recently announced that the bolt plus its Tradefix
range of fixings is now available through 1,250 independent stockists
throughout the UK.
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HANIC
SOFTWARE joins up with Thermoseal
German Software Specialist HANIC just signed a co-operation agreement
with Birmingham based THERMOSEAL Group. According to Export Director Horst
K Mertes, HANIC can see large benefits in this alliance.
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AG
makes 800 metres of toughened glass per shift
Almost
800 metres every shift – that’s the current production run of
toughened glass at Barnsley based sealed unit manufacturers AG Glass.
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Combilifts
are the Solution for Wendland
Gloucester based Wendland Roof Solutions have found the perfect key to
their handling and storage operations in the form of two LPG-powered,
four tonne capacity multi-directional forklift trucks from the lrish manufacturer
Combilift Ltd.
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DEEPLAS
TAKES ITS PERC INSTALLERS BACK TO SCHOOL
The PERC (Purveyors of Excellence in Roofline and Cladding) training school,
run by the Deceuninck Home Value business unit, has been set up to provide
both theoretical and tangible hands on training in the installation of
Deeplas roofline and cladding products.
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SHREWSBURY
SEAMLESS GUTTERING GAINS FIRST PERC APPROVED INSTALLER ACCOLADE IN THE
UK
Shrewsbury Seamless Guttering is the UK's first PERC accredited installer
of Deceuninck's Deeplas range of PVCu roofline and cladding products.
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Industry
'lacks enthusiasm for debate', says Cotswold
Cotswold Architectural Products is disappointed with the window industry's
lack of enthusiasm for debate, after an attempt to generate a rolling
discussion forum fell on deaf ears.
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Smart
film for
"smart" windows
SPD, Inc., a subsidiary of Hankuk Glass Industries, has announced that
it has completed the installation of all production equipment at its Incheon,
Korea factory that is dedicated to producing SPD-Smart (TM) film.
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ALSTOCK
GROUP BECOMES ARP
Following the company's purchase of Aluminium Roofline Products' manufacturing
facility in Portsmouth, Alstock Group - the holding company for Mustang
Gutter Systems Ltd - has changed its name to ARP (Aluminium Roofline Products)
Group to reflect the growing variety of roofline products it can supply.
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SECURISTYLE
WINDOW HARDWARE IS SECURED BY DESIGN
Securistyle, the UK's leading window hardware manufacturer, has renewed
its Secured by Design licence thereby reaffirming its commitment to the
crime reduction initiative it helped to establish in 1989
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TWENTY
ONE TODAY
Stuga CNC Systems is pleased to announce that it sold the twenty-first
Flowline Sawing & Machining Centre to Plus Plan fabricator Nova Group
of Altrincham, Cheshire. Coincidentally this was the twenty first sale
in twenty-one months of selling this unique British product.
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Tested
Under Extreme Conditions
The humble fastener may only be a small part of a fabricator's working
day, but in many respects it's one of the most critical.
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UNIFIX
GIVES FOCUS TO SPECIALIST DIVISION
Unifix, the independent supplier of fixings and tools to the building
industry is enjoying significant growth in the area of major national
accounts and Public Utilities.
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