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9th March 2004
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Ultraframe
has introduced a new range of Ultraselect changeable interior
decorative strips for conservatories for 2004
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Here:
Duraflex
has upgraded its range of PVCu Single and Double Residential
Door Kits for the 65mm and 70mm Diamond Suites
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Here:
The
problems caused by woodgrain PVC conservatory roof cappings distorting
in abnormal temperatures is eliminated by Aztec
Conservatory Roof Systems- without any need to stock
and fabricate additional components
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Here:
Metalmac
has developed a new steel protection shield for windows and doors
specifically for the New Build industry
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Here:
New
from Glassequipment.com is the
Actec Detector for the detection and identification of Pilkington
Activ™ Self Cleaning Glass
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Here:
Vicaima
has recently launched its Portaro Easifit Door Kit. This system
provides a door, frame and architrave assembly with a complete veneer
or foil matched finish
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Here:
To
complement its 420 casement window, a new polyamide tilt and turn
suite has been developed by Metal Technology
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Here:
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When a number of prestigious flats on Bradman Row,
Edgware, required their windows to be replaced, Eurocell
fabricator Kingsbourne Windows
of Luton was called upon to complete the installation
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Here:
One
of Liverpool’s more palatial and striking restaurants
has been designed by The Robin Clayton Partnership and
makes elegant use of products supplied by HansenGlass
in the construction of a feature staircase
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Here:
Chelsea
Windows found itself using PVCu to replace
the existing timber framed windows in a particularly attractive
and unusual house at Sutton, in Surrey
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Here:
Wilkies
Department Store in Edinburgh was part demolished and
a new office complex erected on the site. Pilkington
Planar frameless glazing system played a significant
role in the redevelopment
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Here:
LMC
Group's
new Micropoint fixing has been used to create signage
and a glass reception desk at LG Electronics‚ new
headquarters in Slough, for client Slough Estates
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Here:
Trade and commercial fabricator Sash
UK has appointed 42 year-old Sean Cronin as its
new National Sales Manager
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Here:
Quantal
Conservatory Roofing Systems
has appointed Ian Cocken as National Key Accounts Manager
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Here:
Karen
Prendergast, formerly Internal Systems Assistant, will take
on a more strategic and focused role as Marketing and Sales
Manager at BM TRADA Certification
Ltd
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Here:
CAP
Aluminium has appointed Andy Humphries as project
consultant for West Midlands, Western England and South Wales
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Here:
Twenty
six Shepley staff have
now been with the company for 10 years or more. That’s
a third of the original Shepley team
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Here:
Profile
22
fabricator and installer Nolan uPVC
raised hundreds of pounds for a children's hospital appeal during
the official opening weekend of its new showroom in Cardiff
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Here:
When
Linda Barker gave Phil Tufnell the challenge to build a two-storey
cricket pavilion for children with special needs in South London,
as part of ITV’s With A Little Help From My Friends programme
in January, one of those friends turned out to be Marshall-Tufflex
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Here:
Shrewsbury-based
Heritage Glass Group has
just presented a cheque to the Shropshire Air Ambulance service,
providing a great boost to their funds
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Here:
PVCu
extruder Veka plc has re-designed
its UK website to include a new Marketing support service exclusively
available to Veka customers
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Here:
One
of the companies which was there when WindowQuoter
was first launched has been singing its praises
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Here:
Architects
and surveyors who specialise in conservatories are invited to
take advantage of a free year-long listing on a website aimed
at consumers who are interested in adding a conservatory to
their properties
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Here:
Eurocell
has just run a number of intensive training courses for its
staff at the company’s Pinnacle Roof Headquarters, run
by Pinnacle Fabrications Manager, Matt Rick, and Pinnacle Development
Manager Fraser Watt
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Here:
A
series of training days designed to bring customers up to date
with the latest developments in the company’s commercial
range has proved successful for Sapa
Building Systems
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Here:
Modplan
Ltd
says that being committed to a culture of continuous improvement
means providing substantial investment in training, as well
as in plant and machinery
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Here:
The
total volume of construction output in 2003 rose by four per
cent compared to the previous year. Overall new work rose over
the same period, despite a decrease in the infrastructure and
private commercial sectors. Repair and maintenance rose, with
increases in all sectors. Output in the fourth quarter of 2003
rose by two per cent compared to the third quarter of 2003 in
volume terms and by three per cent in current prices.
More
here
A
new govt statistical report presents figures on new house building
starts and completions in England and its regions up to the
quarter ending December 2003. House building figures are also
provided for the other UK countries.
More
here
Although there are those who say that insulating glass manufacturers do not need to employ a consultant to guide them through the complexities of the EN 1279 accreditation process, the recent experience of CEN Solutions Ltd suggests that many igu manufacturers and material suppliers do not agree
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Bostik
Findley,
worldwide manufacturer of sealants and adhesives has launched
a new support package which is being offered to IGU manufacturers
to aid compliance with EN 1279
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Here:
The
new range of gas fill testing machines for IG units from Inagas
is an important step in supporting IG unit manufacturers who
are seeking accreditation to EN 1279 Part 3.
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Here:
The
Council for Aluminium in Building
has taken steps to clarify its views about proposed changes
to Part L of the Building Regulations that are expected in 2005,
following publication of the Government’s Energy White
Paper last year
More
here
'What
about the future when the calls for even greater thermal efficiency
grow ever louder, as no doubt they will?' asks Edgetech.
More
here
January
9th, 2004 saw one of the world's largest solar power plants
in Neustadt, Germany join the grid. A total of 2 megawatts
of environmentally friendly electricity will be generated
over an area of some 70,000 m2 (7 hectares) – corresponding
to the size of seven soccer fields. This is enough to continuously
power 700 households.
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Here:
Glass
Recycling UK Ltd
(GRUK), the independent glass recycling company, has invested
over £1.2 million in new glass colour separation technology
to increase the amount of glass that can be used for recycling
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Here:
Features
now archived include:
Horst Mertes discusses the role of IT centralisation
in todays glass business
Designers
must now comply with regulations to limit solar overheating
in buildings, as Paul Littlefair of BRE explains.
Dave
Frost on the implications of CE Marking to the sealed unit manufacturer:
Phil Mundell on what Part M means to the Door Manufacturer;
Full
list here
Mixing
it up at Glassex
In
our last Gl@zine before Glassex, we hand over the Leader to Stephen
Redman, Glassex Event Manager:
‘This time next week several things will have happened - some new,
some traditional. On the new side, teams will have started competing
live and in front of an audience for the coveted title of the country’s
leading door, window and conservatory roof installer. On the traditional
side, hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of business will have been
done as suppliers meet new customers and demonstrate their products
and services. That’s right, its Glassex time - in case you hadn’t
heard – from 14th to 17th March at the NEC'.
Glass
Industry Professionals
Float
Glass Industries, independent glass distributor and manufacturer of toughened
and processed glass, has a number of vacancies, including business development
account manager and stock controller, for experienced glass professionals
looking for a rewarding and challenging career move.
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Here:
Specification
Manager: South
MACO
UK is a leading supplier of high quality door and window hardware having
been successfully established in the UK market for approaching 20 years.
As part of our continued growth we are looking for someone to generate
leads and specification opportunities.
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Here:
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GlassBuild
America Anticipates Strong Turnout
The
Glass, Window & Door Expo
anticipates a strong turnout for its 2004 event to be held March 10th-12th
in San Diego, CA. Registration numbers are up by 18% over the same time
period last year and represent attendees from across the United States
and abroad. Show organisers have confirmed nearly 400 exhibiting companies
will occupy over 1,200 booths.
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Here:
Focus on Glass for Internal Finishing at Glasstec04
glass technology live is to be presented from 9-13th November 2004 at glasstec in Düsseldorf. This 'glass pavilion' will be organised by Professor Stefan Behling, Director of the Building Technology Construction Institute of Stuttgart University and a partner of Sir Norman Foster’s London-based architect’s office.
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Symposium
on PVCu Window Profile Laminating
A
specially convened one-day symposium – Laminating
PVCu Window Profiles - will take place on March 15th at The
Crowne Plaza Hotel, NEC Birmingham, the second day of the Glassex exhibition.
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Here:
Click the Banner to go to the Glassex website, or here to go to our Exhibitor List. Now with Interactive Floorplans..
Exhibition
Calendar
!!Updated!!
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for upcoming exhibitions in the UK and the rest of the world
Click here or on the Logo to see the latest prime jobs from Ten Human Resources: 9 new positions this week!
Every
year UAP, the UK supplier of
decorative door furniture, runs its Easter Egg promotion and each
year the promotion gets bigger and bigger.
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Here:
Network
Veka
is backing its associate Professor Brian Cunningham in a world record
bid to make the first ever kite-powered crossing of the Gobi Desert.
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Here:
Conservatory
roofing has brightened up the life of builder Paul Bennett - he’s
just won a £4,000 holiday in the sun in the Uzone
roadshow summer draw!
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Here:
Uzone,
has arrived at Listers and sales
are booming: 'The new roof not only is the most thermally efficient
and technologically advanced but it cuts installation times by half.
The launch was attended by more than 45 customers and a record 12
Uzone roofs were sold on the day'.
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Here:
Eurocell
Profiles
has updated its literature for the Pinnacle Bespoke Conservatory Roofing
System.
More
here:
The
complete pocket guide, produced by European fastener manufacturer
SFS intec, has been a favourite amongst
specifiers and fabricators since its introduction in 1999.
More
here:
Ultraframe
is releasing a new fully interactive CD-Rom, complete with new product
options and a price calculator.
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here:
The
'Big Rig', PVCu systems manufacturer Veka's
travelling showroom and exhibition unit, is being promoted to customers
through a new brochure.
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here:
The
GGF has recently launched on its
web site, electronic versions of its consumer leaflets on Low emissivity
Glass (Low – E), for both England and Wales and Scotland.
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here:
UK
Fasteners
has launched a piece of technical literature to accompany its new range
of bi-metallic screws.
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here:
A
continuous improvement programme, aimed at ensuring Winlock
Security Ltd constantly employs the latest technology and
manufacturing techniques, has been enhanced with the award to Winlock
of the latest quality upgrade to BS. EN. ISO 9001 /2000.
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Here:
This
month's What's New section of the BBA
website features information on new Agrement certificates awarded
to companies in the window industry.
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Here:
In
an unprecedented move, Guardian Industries
President and CEO William Davidson announced that the 2003 Employee
of the Year award will go to all Guardian employees.
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Here:
CET
Glass Processors believes it is one of the first companies
within the UK to achieve EN1279 part 3.
More
Here:
Eurocell
Ultimate 70mm window system fabricator, Atcost
Windows, based in Liphook Hampshire, has announced the
continuing success of the company’s New Build department
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Here:
STR,
a new conservatory roofing fabricator in Scotland, has completed a
review of roofing systems and chosen Ultraframe
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Here:
Harlequin
Frames can now colour coat your windows, doors, cladding
or conservatory in the colour of your choice.
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In
early 2000, local Sunderland man Terry Richardson set up TWR
Trade Frames to service the local market. He believed that
there was a niche for a trade window supplier that could produce high
quality windows and doors at the right price and on time.
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Here:
Alcoa's
Home Exteriors facility in Gaffney, S.C. is receiving two safety honours
this month for excelling in workplace safety and health during 2003.
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Here:
Glass
and Glazing Federation
Regional Chairmen gathered together recently at the GGF’s Head
Office in London to discuss the Government’s Revitalising Programme
and the GGF and British Glass’s Health and Safety initiative GLASS
Charter.
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Here:
Plus
Plan,
a division of Aluplast UK Ltd., says that the company is benefiting
from increased operational efficiency and enhanced health and safety
practices following the purchase of 3 LPG-powered Combilift multi-directional
forklift trucks.
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Here:
Scientists
are developing a radical new approach to building construction, helped
by the Pilkington Energy Efficiency Trust
(PEET), which has the potential to drastically cut heating energy costs.
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Here:
On
19th January the Government published for consultation its draft National
Allocation Plan setting out how greenhouse gas emission allowances will
be allocated to the operators of UK installations for the first phase
of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme, which runs from 2005 to 2007.
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Here:
Each
year, the UK glass industry uses about £130m of energy. Action
Energy has a wide range of free tailored services to help
the glass industry benefit financially by improving energy efficiency.
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Here:
The
BSI Group has announced that the
Drafts for Public Comment (DPCs) of the environmental management standards
BS EN ISO 14001 and BS ISO 14004 are now available..
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Here:
'This
year some suppliers have been looking at new ways to spend their increasingly
stretched marketing budgets and the result is that some traditional Glassex
exhibitors have decided to try something new by not attending Glassex.
Meanwhile, non-traditional Glassex exhibitors have decided to try something
new by attending Glassex. As organisers, we too are mixing the traditional
with the new. On the new front we are running the Glassex Installer of
the Year and the Conservatory Design Competition which we hope will give
Glassex a refreshing look and feel with lots going on throughout the halls.
'We
look forward to welcoming all of you to Glassex to mix the traditional
with the new and to mix business with pleasure'.
Stephen Redman
Glassex Event Manager
www.glassex.com
Thanks
Stephen, and I would like to add my own personal welcome to Glassex,
and of course to The Gl@zine stand, where anyone wishing to catch up
with latest developments is invited to join us for a chat and a glass
of Champagne (or two). We are on Stand E065. In the meantime, check
out our Glassex Preview here.
I must also flag up some of this week's news stories: Ultraframe MD Nick Gale has departed after a profits warning; K2 has purchased Cestrum Conservatories from Heywood Williams; the Bryco/Coldseal group of companies (in which HW had a stake), has gone into receivership, as has Romford window giant BAC - coincidentally on the same day!
Finally,
the G 04 Awards are now building up a head of steam, with two new confirmed
sponsors taking the current total to eight, plus the great news that
Jack Dee has agreed to act as host.
Tony Higgin, Publisher
tony@theglazine.com
PROJECT OF THE WEEK
Duraflex
Fabricator Uses the Grey Matter
Long-standing
Duraflex fabricator, Window Vision based in Cumbernauld,
has provided a tailor-made PVCu solution for a cosmopolitan Miller
Homes development in the heart of Glasgow city centre. In order to
meet local planning requirements, all tilt & turn window and door
profiles for Variety Gate's mix of 63 refurbished and new build apartments
were supplied by Duraflex specially foiled in a subtle shade of grey.
[More
Here]
LAST MINUTE GLASSEX NEWS
Windowmaker
Software Returns for 20th Year
Windowmaker
Software is returning to Glassex for the 20th time. Visitors to the
stand will be able to see a preview of the coming Windowmaker 5, which
includes user-interface improvements, flexible reporting and sophisticated
solutions for paperless manufacture.
[More
on this Story]
Sky-Vent
Unveils 'Re-Flex'
At Glassex, Sky-Vent Ltd will be officially launching its new product
Re-Flex performance conservatory roof glass. 'Designed to make conservatories
'Cooler in summer and warmer in winter' this hi-tech glass is the
ultimate package for conservatory installers to make extra profit.'
says the company.
[More
on this Story]
Linde
Gas UK Focusses on EN1279
Linde
Gas UK, part of Europe's largest industrial gas supplier, has booked
into Glassex for the first time and at the last minute. A long time
supplier of Argon gas to the insulated glass manufacturing sector,
Linde is focusing special attention on the industry as EN 1279 and
the new Building Regulations Part L take effect.
[More
on this Story]
WRAP
Publishes Groundbreaking Findings into Flat Glass Waste at Glassex
The first extensive industry study to quantify the amount of flat
glass waste produced in the UK will be unveiled by WRAP (the Waste
& Resources Action Programme) at Glassex on March 14th 2004.
[More
on this Story]
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Nick
Gale
Given Notice
as Ultraframe Profits and Share Price Tumbles
Ultraframe
PLC has announced it is giving its UK managing director notice
as it warned first half profits will be significantly lower
than a year earlier and that full year results will fall short
of management expectations. Shares dropped 15% to 194p on the
announcement and analysts cut their profit forecasts by as much
as 20%.
[More
on this Story]
Burnden
Group Acquires Foothold in DIY market
The Burnden Group plc has extended its interests into the DIY
multiple sector with the acquisition of Cestrum Conservatories
Ltd. The acquisition, which was completed on 27th February,
is part of The Burnden Group’s ambitious growth strategy
for K2.
[More
on this Story]
Laird
and Emap Join Sponsors and Jack Dee to Present G 04 Awards
The
G 04 Awards received a fitting boost, when Laird Security Systems
joined the ranks of the event sponsors, along with Glassex and
GPT show organisers Emap Maclaren. This news, however, was put
slightly in the shade when it was revealed that comic, actor,
and Celebrity Big Brother winner Jack Dee had agreed to act
as host for the Awards Presentation Gala Dinner taking place
at the ICC on June 18th.
[More
on this Story]
Insolvencies,
Winding up Orders, Petitions and Creditors' Meetings
Some
big names from the double glazing market turn up in this week’s
look at recent Notices from the Company Courts: The Bryco/Coldseal
empire appears to be tidying up its operation with a string of
liquidations. Other well known names include BAC Ltd, Corinium
Windows, Hi-Lite Window Co, GUS Windows, Taylor Made Windows and
Glass Transport Systems.
[More
on this Story]
Former
Pilkington European Marketing Boss Launches Consultancy
Stephen
Lipscombe, who for the last eight years has developed and shaped
Pilkington’s image and marketing services throughout Europe,
including the launch of Pilkington Activ™, has now launched
his own operation to offer similar services to other organisations.
[More
on this Story]
Stuga
Announces Irish Sale
After
selling the Stuga Flowline cutting and prepping centre successfully
in Northern Ireland for four years, Stuga has now agreed a deal
for a Flowline with a customer in the Republic.
[More
on this Story]
Sarnafil
Roof Welcomes Tony Poole to new Business Development Role
The
maintenance-free, PVC flat roofing system manufacturer, SRA now
has a nationwide network of 60 approved installers. To keep up
with demand and to show even more installers the benefits this
highly profitable, fast growing market, SRA welcomes Tony Poole
in the new role of Southern Business Development Executive.
[More
on this Story]
Rehau's new warehouse and distribution facility at Widnes has experienced delays which have affected schedules and led to a four day suspension of deliveries in mid February, according to a letter sent out to customers. It further states that technical difficulties with the interface between the Rehau and the new Exel logistics software systems have led to stock discrepancies.
Sliders
UK - Investing in Quality
Machinery investment of over £180,000 has provided patio specialist
Sliders UK with a platform for continued unprecedented growth in 2004.
The latest new machines are from Elumatec and include a double stacking
verti-quad welder, CNC corner cleaner, automatic screw fixing station
and a computerised saw. A CNC copy router is also on order.
[More
on this Story]
Listers
Stokes it up with Factory Expansion
A
new window manufacturing plant in Fenton heralds good news for the
Stoke workforce. When Listers updated its trade supply counter last
year, no-one could have predicted the far-reaching effects that would
follow. Now, just a few months later, the company has completed the
purchase of a new 90,000 square foot factory that quadruples its manufacturing
space.
[More
on this Story]
Tackling
Bogus Trading - OFT Publishes Position Paper on Legislative Options
In
advance of its market study report on doorstep selling, the OFT has
issued a statement on options for tackling bogus trading through new
legislation. This is to make its views available before a debate on
a private member's bill in Parliament on the subject.
[More
on this Story]
Exposure
to Lead: an HSE Report
The
total number of workers under medical surveillance in the lead working
industry in 2002/03 fell for the fifth consecutive year to 12,773
persons, a fall of 2,332 on the previous year. Men accounted for 97%
of workers under surveillance in 2002/03, a similar proportion to
that seen in previous years.
[More
on this Story]
No
‘Room for Improvement’ Needed as Dream Conservatories Puts
the Styal into Channel 4 Series
TV
stardom beckons for Styal fabricator Dream Conservatories: The Romford
based company was chosen as the official conservatory supplier and
installer for new Channel 4 lifestyle series Room For Improvement.
Several projects were completed by the company and filmed for the
series, which started in January 2004.
[More
on this Story]
Solaglas
Fined for HSE Breach
Solaglas
Ltd of Coventry has been fined £35,000.00 with £7,470.52
total costs awarded to the HSE for breaching HSE rules.
[More
on this Story]
GL@ZINE SPECIAL FEATURES
Where
are the Composite Doors?
Why
are some companies still not using composite doors? Is it because they
prefer panel doors? Is it because they do not look good? Is it because
they like Toe & Healing? No, the answer is that most of the companies
still believe that you cannot have a good composite door at a reasonable
price and delivered within a reasonable time scale.
[Read
The Feature Here]
Secure
Conservatories with Fullex
While PAS 023 and 024 continue to provide the only
reliable bench mark for residential door standards, consumers are faced
with a growing threat of intruders via the double/French door set of
their conservatory. A threat, which the R & D team at Fullex
Locks Limited found untenable. By working closely with the
police and UKAS test houses to devise a credible security standard for
double door locks, the Gemini and Genesis locking systems were developed.
[Read
The Feature Here]
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