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your weekly e-mail news 26th March 2002

Charity Events
Kate Ashley Norman made it to the top of a mountain to help raise £270,000 for Scope

Siegenia-Frank has sponsored Kate Darby, to complete a parachute jump to raise money for breast cancer research.

Still time to book places at THE Charity Event of the year: the GM Fun-Raising Dinner

Product Archive

of all new products covered
in the Gl@zine

Projects Archive

Archive of outstanding glass and fenestration projects

People

Status Systems fabricator Rhino Windows has sponsored Matt Adamson, a new Australian signing for Leeds Rhino Rugby League

KBE Window Systems has strengthened its sales force with the appointment of Mark Fletcher

KAT UK has strengthened its operations team with several new appointments

The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has appointed Richard Lambert as its new Director

lndigo Products has appointed David Stearman as national sales manager

Paul Bird, has been confirmed as Operations Director at Sash UK

Heywood Williams Group, has appointed Roger Boyes and Edward Roderick as non-executive directors

People Archive

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worth of people and careers

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Marketing &
Literature
Duraflex has provided its customers with the means to create their own publicity material at the touch of a button with the Kit 2, a new pro-active version of its CD ROM.

Reynaers has released its new corporate binder 'Creative Solutions in Aluminium & Glass - edition 2'

UK building systems company LB Plastics has released a new brochure detailing its Molyneux range of concealed weepholes for builders.

Literature Archive

for the last few week's
worth of new literature

Feature Articles

Hanic Software has set up shop in the UK: export director Horst Mertes explains what the firm has to offer the glass processor

Decorative glass fusing the
Bohle way

Fire Resistant
Glass

for information on the new
test rig for fire resistance
at the BRE

Fabricator Focus
Following a review of its operations, Vision Aluminium has invested in new Elumatec equipment that has helped provide a dramatic surge in orders.

Steady growth of its trade and commercial work has enabled long-established Profile 22 fabricator, Atherton Windows, to expand from 2,000 to some 15,000 sq ft of manufacturing space

Fabricator Archive

for previously featured
fabricator profiles

Internet News

Conservatory and window suppliers are missing out on sales worth many thousands of pounds by ignoring potential customers on islands around Britain, the Scottish Highlands and parts of the Republic of Ireland, says eBuilders.

The OFT is warning internet users purchasing or registering website addresses ('domain names') to make sure they know exactly what they are paying for.

‘E-commerce is more than just about connecting to the internet. It is about transforming businesses and adopting new ways of working,’ Douglas Alexander, E- commerce Minister told key representatives from the minerals and construction products industry.


your weekly e-mail news 26th March 2002
Construction: Health & Safety Executive delivers first report on construction summit action plans The MCG Safety Conference will be taking place at the Institution of Civil Engineers, London SW1 on Friday 19th April 2002. Charity Events Kate Ashley Norman made it to the top of a mountain to help raise £270,000 for Scope Siegenia-Frank has sponsored Kate Darby, to complete a parachute jump to raise money for breast cancer research. Still time to book places at THE Charity Event of the year: the GM Fun-Raising Dinner Awards & Standards Structural Glazing has been awarded Investor in People status as well as being accredited as a Dow Corning approved partner for structural glazing manufacture. HW Systems fabricator EYG is the first company in East Yorkshire to achieve BS7950 Part L/EN1279 The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has expressed its concern that changes to Document L of the Building Regulations, laid on 5th March 2002, will establish a plethora of self-certification schemes The new regulations are by no means an insurmountable challenge to the glass and glazing industry according to SCHÜCO International Kim Rehfeld, managing director of HomePro, looks at how insurance backed guarantees now connect to the Building Regulations. Training Aurora Windows has ensured its fabrication team is now fully qualified up to NVQ Level 2 British Glass provides safety courses for the glass industry Products Alfas Foamsekure foamtape Vanceva coloured laminated glass from Solutia Two new roof vents from Vent Engineering Dollken Stonechip Cladding from KR Plastics Basta Parsons Zeta range of espagnolette handles. Portal's Thermasure woodgrain door panels VELUX Smoke Ventilation System Kawneer's RT 50PF curtain walling system Nico's Security Plus Hook Bolt Hallmark's 470mm panels Pilkington has launched Brilliant Cut Decorative Glass Product Archive of all new products covered in the Gl@zine Projects & Contracts Opened in 2001, the River East Centre is a striking new addition to the skyline of Chicago, Ilinois The MWB Business Exchange is responsible for over 30 companies in its office building in Victoria, London SW1. Pyroguard Clear was chosen for both its fire and safety performance HansenGlass' FortPlusTM heat-soaked toughened laminated glass has been installed to provide a faceted rooflight at the refurbished Liverpool Central Station Door and window systems company, Sapa Building Systems, has announced a significant increase in orders for their patented Fireframe door and screening range since its relaunch last year Product quality and a good support service led to the specification of window hardware from Siegenia-Frank, in a recent refurbishment project for construction company, Henry Boot Projects Archive Archive of outstanding glass and fenestration projects People Status Systems fabricator Rhino Windows has sponsored Matt Adamson, a new Australian signing for Leeds Rhino Rugby League KBE Window Systems has strengthened its sales force with the appointment of Mark Fletcher KAT UK has strengthened its operations team with several new appointments The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has appointed Richard Lambert as its new Director lndigo Products has appointed David Stearman as national sales manager Paul Bird, has been confirmed as Operations Director at Sash UK Heywood Williams Group, has appointed Roger Boyes and Edward Roderick as non-executive directors People Archive for the last few month's worth of people and careers	IN THE GRIP OF EXHIBITION FEVER It would appear that we are in the midst of what could be termed exhibition fever. No sooner do we start work on the leads generated from a much-improved Glassex, then we find ourselves traipsing the aisles of Germany’s answer to Glassex, Fensterbau. Held alongside two other events that relate to the commercial glazing and fire protection industries Fensterbau boasts some 700 exhibitors taking up 40,000sqm of exhibition space, and attracting in the region of 45,000 visitors. Final figures were not available at the time of going to press.		SUBSCRIBE HERE If you do not already receive THE GL@ZINE on a weekly basis, subscribe FREE OF CHARGE by putting your email address here and clicking 'subscribe Exhibiting at Interbuild? Ready for glasstec 2002? Preparations for glasstec 2002 (28 October to 1 November) are underway Going to Veteco 2002? Spains premier glass and fenestration exhibition with some 430 exibitors. Held at Parque Ferial Juan Carlos 1, in Madrid, from 8th - 11th May, 2002. Other Exhibition News: Huge export potential reported by The British Group at EuroShop Glaverbel at ZOW 2002: Where glass meets design Pressplan Travel is dedicated solely to meeting the needs of the business traveller. Click here for details of exhibitions for which tours are available. Exhibition List for upcoming exhibitions in the UK and the rest of the world. Glassex Archived Stand Guide! Click here for Glassex Review Part 1 and here for Part 2 Marketing & Literature Duraflex has provided its customers with the means to create their own publicity material at the touch of a button with the Kit 2, a new pro-active version of its CD ROM. Reynaers has released its new corporate binder 'Creative Solutions in Aluminium & Glass - edition 2' UK building systems company LB Plastics has released a new brochure detailing its Molyneux range of concealed weepholes for builders. Literature Archive for the last few week's worth of new literature Feature Articles Hanic Software has set up shop in the UK: export director Horst Mertes explains what the firm has to offer the glass processor Decorative glass fusing the Bohle way Fire Resistant Glass for information on the new test rig for fire resistance at the BRE Technical Feature for a special article on the use of molybdenum disilicide in glass production Fabricator Focus Following a review of its operations, Vision Aluminium has invested in new Elumatec equipment that has helped provide a dramatic surge in orders. Steady growth of its trade and commercial work has enabled long-established Profile 22 fabricator, Atherton Windows, to expand from 2,000 to some 15,000 sq ft of manufacturing space Fabricator Archive for previously featured fabricator profiles Internet News Conservatory and window suppliers are missing out on sales worth many thousands of pounds by ignoring potential customers on islands around Britain, the Scottish Highlands and parts of the Republic of Ireland, says eBuilders. The OFT is warning internet users purchasing or registering website addresses ('domain names') to make sure they know exactly what they are paying for. ‘E-commerce is more than just about connecting to the internet. It is about transforming businesses and adopting new ways of working,’ Douglas Alexander, E- commerce Minister told key representatives from the minerals and construction products industry.

		While the British presence was hardly noticeable, it still provides the British visitor with the opportunity to view acres of interesting variations on a theme, be it machinery or profile, and this year a fair amount of glass technology. Click here to view some shots of Fensterbau.

		Looking forward we still have Interbuild in this country to prepare for, as well as Glasstec in Düsseldorf. In the Gl@zine we will be starting the build-up to Interbuild over the coming weeks, with unrivalled coverage of what the show has to offer the glass and glazing industry. Similarly Glasstec will be receiving the same treatment, in the weeks to come. Click here to see details of travel packages to the show and here for links to the Glasstec web site. Click here to see Part 2 of our Glassex report.

		So welcome to our latest issue, which I hope you enjoy. Don't forget that you can view previous issues in our ARCHIVE SECTION in addition to archive sections for AWARDS & STANDARDS, LITERATURE, FABRICATOR FOCUS, PRODUCTS, PROJECTS, PEOPLE INTERNET NEWS, PART L and CONSTRUCTION In the meantime. please email me at tony@theglazine.com Tony Higgin, Publisher
		RIDING COWBOY BUILDERS OUT OF TOWN ...as Quality Mark scheme goes national today The Quality Mark is launched by Construction Minister Brian Wilson and guests at the Ideal Home Show, today Tuesday 26th March. The Quality Mark aims to 'bring peace of mind to homeowners and repute for tradesmen'. [More on this story] How Many People does it Take to Change a Light Bulb? Quite a few, if the 'light bulb' you are talking about happens to be the massive Olympic Cauldron, and the Olympic Torch which lights it, at the recent Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. We have so far rounded up stories from the following companies involved in its manufacture, but there are bound to be some more... [More on this story] Last chance to take the WRAP Companies involved in recycling or manufacturing recycled products find it difficult to attract the necessary investment and financial support. The last of the free consultative workshops will be held this Wednesday 27 March at Cabot Hall, Canary Wharf, London [More on this story] Another Hat Trick for Bohle in Scotland A fully specified Bohle Twin-belt machine has been installed at Supaseal Glass in Glasgow taking the companies count of Bohle machines to 3 in just 12 months! [More on this story] Photovoltaics: Sunny Times The acquisition of America’s Applied Power Corporation provides Schott with a ticket to a market with good long-term growth potential, writes Anne Hardy, Science Journalist, Frankfurt, Germany for Schott. [More on this story] WILSON BRINGS SOLAR POWER TO BUILDINGS ACROSS THE UK Brian Wilson, Minister for Energy, has brought the reality of the wide scale use of solar power closer by announcing funding for public buildings which include Schools, galleries, church halls and sports centres all over the UK. [More on this story] CONSOLIDATION AT KAT Patio door manufacturer KAT UK has consolidated all its manufacturing interests into a single site, and is now running three dedicated factories from its Macclesfield site. The company has also invested around £300,000 [More on this story] Glasstec founder and VDMA md Udo Köstlin dies, aged 60 Udo Köstlin, Managing Director of the Construction, Building Material Machinery and Mining Equipment Division in the German Engineering Federation (VDMA), passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on February 22nd, only a few months after his 60th birthday. [More on this story] ldeal Exhibition for Speed Frame No wonder Mike Burns of Speed Frame assumes a huge smile whilst being congratulated by BBC Changing Room's Linda Barker on a job well done at this year's ldeal Home Exhibition. [More on this story] SOFT SOAP FOR YORKSHIRE VEKA FABRICATOR VEKA trade and retail fabricator John Oldridge Windows is enjoying national fame through appearances on one of TV's most popular soaps - all for the cost of local bus advertising. [More on this story] BYSTRONIC LENHARDT AND SAINT-GOBAIN IRELAND REVOLUTIONISE IRISH GLASS MARKET The impetus of two new Bystronic Lenhardt UK Ltd installations at Saint-Gobain Glass Solutions Ireland is set to transform the Irish glass market. [More on this story] Lister Trade Frames purchase CNC machines from Winmac Lister Trade Frames have recently commissioned some of the latest CNC machines from Winmac UK to help meet the demand for their trade frames. [More on this story] Research Frontiers' SPD-Smart technology is now available for order After over three decades of research & development, the building up of a supply chain, and licensing its 'smart glass' technology to various film, emulsions and end-product manufacturers, Research Frontiers' SPD-Smart technology is now available for order. [More on this story] WHITELINE INTRODUCES LARGER TRUCKS FOR LONGER DISTANCES Following a period of sustained growth and expansion, the Whiteline Group, the South East specialist trade fabricator, has added two further Mercedes trucks to its fleet of dedicated delivery vehicles. [More on this story] TWO APPLICATIONS OF TECHNAL'S FAÇADE SYSTEMS HONOURED IN RIBA STIRLING AWARDS Two innovative applications of Technal’s façade systems have been honoured in the RIBA Stirling Awards – the most coveted prizes in UK architecture. [More on this story] Conservatories Cover Even More Ground To keep up with the demand for the new Shield Conservatory System, Synseal have had to increase their delivery fleet. [More on this story] Wagner keeps windows and doors working longer Window and door hardware distributor, Wagner (GB) Ltd, has launched a new service. [More on this story] Solutia Continues Auto Glass Design Trend on GM Concept Vehicles at Chicago Auto Show The trend of using coloured auto glass as a design element continued with the unveiling of two of GM's latest concept vehicles at the Chicago Auto Show on February 5th and 6th. At the show, the world got its first glimpse of the Saturn Sky and the GMC Terra4. [More on this story] GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES’ GLASS COATING GOES GREEN With savvy consumers demanding greener automobiles and government agencies raising the fuel-economy bar, Guardian Industries’ SilverGuard™ infrared reflective glass is engineered to help meet today’s tough vehicle standards. [More on this story] ASSA ABLOY strengthens its market position in Brazil ASSA ABLOY has signed a letter of intent to acquire IMAB Ltda, one of the leading lock companies in Brazil. [More on this story]
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