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17th March 2004
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Connect is a new, frameless, glass and stainless steel canopy
system for projecting individually designed, minimalist and
translucent architectural features above the entrances to a
wide variety and style of commercial property, retail premises
and housing. The system is being distributed in the UK by Prefit
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Ultraframe
has introduced a new range of Ultraselect changeable interior
decorative strips for conservatories for 2004
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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:
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A
solution developed by the Corby
Windows Group cures a severe condensation problem
in delegate accommodation at a busy conference centre
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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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Nick Edmonds, with ten years experience as an Area Sales manager
for HW Plastics is now
also responsible for spearheading the company's Approved Installer
Member Scheme
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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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42
year old David Fozard, Managing Director of HW
Plastics' fabricator Jade
Windows (Brighouse) Ltd., will shortly be on his
way to Costa Rica, one of the most beautiful countries in Central
America.
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Profile
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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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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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www.mysmallbiz.co.uk
is the small business website from BSI
which contains comprehensive information on small business relevant
standards for the Building and Construction industries
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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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One
of the companies which was there when WindowQuoter
was first launched has been singing its praises
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Window
hardware manufacturer, Securistyle,
has been helping local police officers with their enquiries
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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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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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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.
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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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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
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here
'What
about the future when the calls for even greater thermal efficiency
grow ever louder, as no doubt they will?' asks Edgetech.
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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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Last
Day of Glassex!
If
you are still planning to attend Glassex, take a quick look at what
we have got below, then jump in the car, train, helicopter or whatever
and hightail it up to the NEC Birmingham, because this is your last
chance! Today's show was the busiest yet, with most exhibitors reporting
good levels of enquiries and potential business. Promac, for example,
after two days of generating under 100 leads, appeared to hit their
stride with 145 leads registered today.
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Interbuild
Awards Hit Century on Debut
Interbuild completed a stunning century when exactly
100 exciting innovations entered to do battle in the Show's inaugural
New Product Awards.
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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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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
New
safety regulations covering working at height are going to make
their mark on a great many industry sectors. Construction is a key
area, which will directly have a major impact on the window and
glazing worlds. Mike Baldwin, training manager at the Health
& Safety Training Academy, looks at some of the issues
facing the window industry.
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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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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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Click here or on the Logo to see the latest prime jobs from Ten Human Resources: 9 new positions this week!
A
new tool to help 'seal the deal' for both conservatory fabricators and
retailers has been produced by Aztec Conservatory
Roof Systems.
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here:
Eurocell
Profiles
has updated its literature for the Pinnacle Bespoke Conservatory Roofing
System.
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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.
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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:
Carl
F Petersen has announced that, as part of the Secured by
Design scheme, the company has been accredited to display the SBD
logo
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
A strong bias towards installers saw the Ultraframe Uzone Roadshow awarding prizes for the fastest fitting teams, while today's winner of the Glassex Installer Challenge was Heritage Glass. The GGF has announced that it will be explaining the latest on Approved Doc L and Conservatories and Building Regs at its forthcoming Conference in June, while WRAP has issued guidance for window installers about how to recycle window waste. Another main event today was the announcement of the collaboration between Bohle and Ritec which will see the two companies sharing marketing, R&D and other company functions. Words and pictures from Day 3 here.
If
you do make it to the show, there will be a warm welcome (and cold champagne)
on stand E065, where I and some colleagues will be happy to explain
how The Gl@zine can help your business.
Tony Higgin, Publisher
tony@theglazine.com
PROJECT OF THE WEEK
Veka
Products Enhance New lsle of Man Ambulance Station
Veka
PVCu
products including casement windows, residential doors
and French doors have been installed as part of a major
new build project for the Health Services Division of
the lsle of Man Government. Fitted by long-time Veka
fabricator Manx Glass and Glazing, the Veka products
were chosen as a lasting, low maintenance solution for
the new ambulance station and sheltered health service
accommodation in Port Erin.
[More
Here]
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Bryco
Appears to be the Medicine Coldseal Needed
In our regular report on Company Notices and Liquidations
last week we made a rather off the cuff remark about
the Coldseal Bryco conglomerate which we have been
well and truly corrected on. We are happy to report
that the new Coldseal appears to be a combination
of all the good things about Bryco and all the good
things about Coldseal rolled together as a national
entity. What is more, the new company is already delivering
a healthy profit (according to January 2003 figures)
and is keen to get back into the conservatory market
- but this time doing it properly.
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on this Story]
Heywood
Williams Takes it on the Chin with £61m
Write-Offs
Heywood
Williams has reported losses of £71.8m
for the financial year 2003, £61m of
which relates to goodwill write-offs. The
group has taken drastic action to reverse
the slide: the DIY window and door businesses
and the composite door operations have been
closed, the UK head count has been reduced
by 15%, and Coldseal, Creation, Cestrum and
Coastal have been sold off. Although share
prices did not move much on the announcement,
no final dividend has been recommended. On
the positive side, Robert Barr is due to join
as group chief exec in the summer and the
company has announced a new system - the Elite
63 - and enhancements of the Elite 70 suite
with the introduction of a tilt-turn window.
[More
on this Story]
MBO
at Warmseal
Warmseal says that it stands ready to develop
its strong market position following the announcement
of a successful management buyout. Warmseal,
based in Throckley near Newcastle-upon-Tyne,
has been purchased from its founders by the
board of directors responsible for running
the business over the last two years. However,
the new owners maintain that it is very much
business as usual.
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on this Story]
K2 Launches FMB Partnership at Interbuild
Interbuild 2004 is to provide the forum to launch an innovative partnership between leading conservatory roof system manufacturer, K2, and the Federation of Master Builders, one of the most highly regarded trade bodies in the UK. K2 will be showcasing its new, FMB-backed Approved Installer scheme at the show as part of THE BIZ, a new area created by the FMB in partnership with Interbuild.
Alcoa's $200,000 Grant to NYC Mayor's Fund is Largest of $1.7m Alcoa 9/11 Relief Fund
Alcoa has announced a $200,000 grant to the New York City Mayor's Fund to Advance New York that will be used to help educate New York residents on disaster response, specifically, what individual households should do to prepare for disasters. 'As a corporate citizen in New York, Alcoa hopes that this initiative can help make the city even safer,' said Alcoa Chairman and CEO Alain Belda.
James Harcourt Helps Put the Wind in Blue Peter's Sails
Prestige window, door and conservatory brand James Harcourt, have offered a helping hand to the world's fastest shammy‚ Terry Turbo‚ Burrows, by donating a set of windows for his latest record breaking attempt on popular BBC television Programme Blue Peter.
Bespoke
Vehicles for Sliders
When
was the last time you loaded or unloaded a patio door? Occasionally
large windows or doors can be a struggle to load on smaller vehicles.
‘For patio doors – especially in large numbers – this
is always the case,’ said Sliders UK’s director Mike Spain.
‘Right from the start we specified 7.5 tonne drop well trucks
with ramps – modified Luton vans were never going to be suitable
or big enough for us.’
[More
on this Story]
Eurocell
Profiles (UK) Invests in a New Extrusion Hall
Eurocell
Profiles Ltd, part of the Plastics Converting division of Tessenderlo
Group (Belgium), is investing in the construction of a new extrusion
hall. With the investment, which amounts to 4 million GBP, Eurocell
Profiles is extending its production and storage capacity at its main
Clover Nook site in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The new extrusion hall is
to be operational by the end of 2004.
[More
on this Story]
Record
Sales for Siegenia-Aubi Confound Pundits
The
latest sales figures from hardware and ventilation specialist, Siegenia-Aubi
Ltd, will surprise industry pundits predicting a decline in the UK
tilt and turn market. The UK arm of German parent company, Siegenia-Aubi
KG, is celebrating record sales in January on the back of significant
growth in 2003 - including 15% increases via one distributor alone
- and the firm is expecting to double its growth through 2004.
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on this Story]
Deceuninck
North America to close Delaware Plant in US
Deceuninck, worldwide manufacturer of PVC window systems and profiles
for the construction industry, announces that its U.S, subsidiary
Deceuninck North America will be closing its Wilmington plant (Delaware,
US). This decision is part of the consolidation of extrusion sites
following the acquisition of Vinyl Building Products (VBP) in July
of 2003.
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on this Story]
Wymar
Group Invests in a New Product Line
Wymar
International NV, part of the Plastics Converting division of Tessenderlo
Group, has invested in a new product line 'S3000' of PVC window and
door systems and in an extension of its production capacity. The investment
of over 2 million EUR, is to consolidate Wymar’s market share
in Benelux and France and to strengthen its presence in growing markets,
primarily in Eastern Europe.
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on this Story]
Sapa
Acquisition Set to Transform UK Business
Last
year's acquisition of Belgium-based Remi-Claeys by Sapa AB is set
to impact heavily on Sapa Building Systems' business in the UK. The
addition of Remi-Claeys, renowned throughout much of Europe for its
strength and expertise in the fenestration sector, means that Sapa
Building Systems can now offer a greatly extended product range to
the European and more specifically, the UK markets.
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on this Story]
Absolute
Power: Bolton Fabricator Takes Another Step Up with New Trade ‘Cash
& Carry’
Trade
and commercial fabricator, Absolute Windows Ltd of Bolton, has opened
a Cash and Carry superstore for window installers. Based in Manchester,
the new 12,000 sq ft unit will hold ready-made frames in stock, offering
an ideal service for the smaller installer and builder.
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on this Story]
Muskita
Aluminium to Cover the Athens Olympic Stadium
The
contract to supply aluminium glazing profiles for the roof of the
Athens Olympics stadium has been awarded to Cyprus based Muskita Aluminium
Industries. The roof – locally nicknamed ‘the jewel in the
crown’ – will cover an area of 10,000 square metres, meaning
that almost 95% of the 75,000 seated spectators will be covered.
[More
on this Story]
TODAY'S EVENTS AT GLASSEX
The
Glassex Challenge. A competition between the country's leading
installers to fit a bay window, a door and a conservatory roof. Teams
from across the country will compete live to see who is the best in
the business - you might want to see them in action, or you might
want to compete, either way you'll need to be there.
[More
Here]
The
Conservatory Design Competition. Glassex 2004 will be uncovering
the best-bespoke installation in the UK, focusing on design, aesthetics,
structural integrity, detail application and overall best practice.
Look, learn, judge for yourself.
[More
Here]
TODAY'S GLASSEX SEMINARS
10.30
- 11.30 Warm Edge Technology: The GGF and other
trade associations investigate the contribution of warm
edge technology to better energy conservation in windows.
These interim results will be presented to industry for
comment today. Speaker: Ray Williams, NPL & Norman Blower,
GGF
11.45 - 12.45 Health & Safety: The GGF working
with British Glass driving forward on health and safety
to help you save lives. Speaker: Alison Bettac Rodgers,
British Glass & Alistair Wallace, Q1TUM
13.00 - 13.45 Challenging Times: Attendees will
be given an overview of the specific areas that may effect
the conservatory market in the coming years. Delegates will
also be advised on how best they can play a part in influencing
future legislation. Speaker: Mike Leonard, Chairman of the
CMA
14.00 - 15.00 Approved Document L 2005: There is an
immense amount of misinformation and confusion surrounding
the next revisions to the Building Regulations. The GGF
gives you the facts. Speaker: Giles Willson, GGF
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]
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