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7th June 2005
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The new Select Egress range of friction hinges from Laird Security Hardware are designed for safety and emergency exit in full accordance with current standards
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Bohle revealed a new design compact twin-belt arising machine for the
first time internationally at the recent GP&T
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Nick Dutton, Sales & Marketing Director of Synseal Extrusions Ltd, explains the benefits of the new Global starter bar:
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Huntsman Polyurethanes recently announced a major strengthening of its commitment to the expanding global glass laminating industry with a move into the optical-aliphatic (OA) film market
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Hafele UK has expanded its range of rail and patch fittings for frameless glass pivot doors and fixed panels, called the Hafele Standard Range
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TruSeal Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of warm edge spacer systems for insulating glass, offers 3A/13X and 3A Siliporite® molecular sieves to window manufacturers
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Sierra says that its comprehensive range of fibreglass entrance doors is growing in popularity with homeowners across the country
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New hardware introduced on Sapa Building Systems’ Dualframe Vertical Sliding Window combines ease of operation with anti-ligature design
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Fuhr Multisafe locks from Groupco are now specified exclusively for the Welguard range of doors from Welglaze, which includes French doors and a stunning new collection of PVC-U coloured doors
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GED Integrated Solutions, Inc. announces the new Decorative Application Table. This automated system will quickly and accurately apply lead tape and 3M Accentrim™ Products to glass panels
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Masterglaze, the network of Trade Outlet Centres, has introduced a range of PVCu doors available from stock. Available in sizes from 885mm to 930mm wide, builders and installers simply call in, select their products, and drive out again
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Conservatory systems suppliers that recommend five way tie bar systems will know how unpopular they are they can be with homeowners. Synseal Extrusions Ltd’s solution is a new tie bolt – a security bolt for conservatory roofs
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Ultraframe has announced the re-branding of its Victorian roof system, which will now be known as the Ultraframe Classic system. A host of new features have been added, including PVC chambered top cappings
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Success of the recently launched Suited Range of window and door hardware from Fab & Fix has led to company expansion and a re-organisation of the sales team
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Wendland Roof Solutions has appointed Henry Inglis as National Sales Manager and Tony Hurley as Area Business Manager for Wales and the south west of England
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Ultraframe, has appointed Mike Price as new Director of Operations to head up a team of process improvement practitioners and boost bottom-line performance
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David Cox joined Edgetech as the new Technical Sales Manager in January this year
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Christian Streiff is stepping down as Chief Operating Officer of Saint-Gobain and has appointed Pierre-André de Chalendar to replace him
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A growing share in the Irish market has led Siegenia -Aubi Ltd to appoint Robert Bell as dedicated technical salesrepresentative in Ireland
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Neville Loveridge, Synseal’s longest serving Area Sales Manager, hung up his keys in April after just over 13 years with the company
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Total Glass has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Maria Melia to co-ordinate the company’s training and development programmes
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Warwick Crest in Edgebaston is a large tower block of residential flats that was drastically in need of a makeover. Everest Commercial Division was asked to submit a quote for replacement windows and doors to the external envelope of the building and the balcony areas
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PVC-U windows and doors manufactured by Liverpool-based Total Glass have played a major part in the transformation of two formerly run-down city council tower blocks into stylish apartments and penthouses
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An exclusive development that combines new build homes and a converted steel mill has been given added kerb appeal with PVC doors and windows from the Duraflex Diamond Suite
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A stunning period property has been bought up to date with the installation of thirty-five vertical sliding sash windows. The windows were manufactured by VS fabricator, Sash Windows UK
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New World Developments is now providing one-to-one training of its on-line ordering programme PanelSpec, at fabricator's premises
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Just as EN 1279 has passed final voting and is soon to be signed into law, CEN Solutions Ltd, the glazing and fenestration consultancy, is launching its new website
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Rehau has launched a customer portal on its web site which allows it to offer on-line ordering for the first time
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The Manchester Network Day, being held on Friday 21st October 2005, is the ideal charity event for those for whom extreme physical exertion, dangerous pastimes, and personal humiliation is as unattractive as kissing Malcolm Glazer.
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After months of speculation, the latest information suggests that EN 1279: Glass In Building – Insulating Glass Units has been accepted and will be formally published in the Official Journal in the near future
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'Too much time and money is being spent in the UK on consultation on waste and recycling and not enough on delivering actions to improve performance. There is still a need for stronger direction at a national level,' said Ian Collins, in his speech at the Waste Action Forum
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Accurately measuring, reporting and validating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals is to become easier for organisations, with three parts of an International Standard on GHGs out now for consultation by the British Standards Institution
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Emplas Window Systems Ltd, has been awarded a major supply and installation contract by Carmarthen County Council as part of the refurbishment of its council properties. Emplas, which also has access to a full UK-based PVC-u recycling facility, won the contract in part due to its ability to fulfil the Council’s stringent recycling objectives.
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What a Waste!
The Government’s Decent Homes initiative which aims to bring all housing in England up to a 'decent standard' by 2010 is driving many refurbishment projects in the social housing sector. Window replacement is helping to ensure dwellings are upgraded to the statutory minimum standards, such as greater thermal efficiency.

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Highline Building Plastics, a Freefoam stockist recently achieved a place in The Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 league table of Britain’s fastest growing private companies.
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Dorwin Ltd has been fabricating and installing PVC windows and doors for over thirty years for the Social Housing and commercial refurbishment market. The company has now achieved a Secured by Design Licence.
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Essex based PFL (Permacell Finesse Ltd) has become the first manufacturer in the window industry to achieve accreditation to the new internationally recognised occupational health & safety standard, known as OHSAS 18001.
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Alumet Systems (UK) Ltd has been named 'Cladding and Glazing Specialist of the year' at the Construction News specialists in Construction awards.
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The K2 roofing system and K2's Celsius glass became TV stars when they appeared on Channel 4's 'Room for Improvement' programme on 3rd May 2005.
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has joined the Rizla Suzuki Superbike Team as Official Logistics Partner, supporting the team in the 2005 British Superbike Championship.
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Conservatory fabricator Dave Boot has thundered to the top in his first motorbike road race backed by Aztec Conservatory Roof Systems.
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When Property Ladder developers were looking for doors for their Art-Deco house, Vicaima offered the ideal solution.
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The first edition of the Laird Security Hardware Product Guide 2005 has been launched.
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Pilkington Building Products - UK has developed a suite of downloadable literature, including its latest addition, The Guide to Glazing for Safety and Security, available at www.pilkington.com
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Eurocell Building Plastics has produced a new Specifier & Product Guide designed to bring together information previously contained across several different pieces of literature.
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TRADA Technology Ltd has revised two of its Wood Information Sheets, 'Pests in Houses' and 'Finishes for Exterior Timber'.
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Home security specialist Yale Door & Window Solutions has produced a free technical briefing update outlining the security issues, relating to hardware, that need to be considered by local authority and housing association specifiers.
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This statistical release presents figures on new house building starts and completions in England and its regions up to the quarter ending March 2005. House building figures are also provided for the other UK countries.
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In the current edition of Construction Management and Economics, Søren Spangenberg, Harald Hannerz and Finn Tüschen of the Danish National Institute of Occupational Health, examine the frequency of accidents that lead to hospitalisation.
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Classic Rooflines and Claddings which has just been awarded PERC status (Purveyors of Excellence in Roofline and Cladding) from Deeplas by Deceuninck. The PERC installer scheme, offered by Deceuninck, is an effective training programme.
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Merlin UK has recently been commissioned by Pilkington, the UK glass supplier, to deliver a five day installation training programme for Matthew Scraton an apprentice working at the Pilkington Sheffield branch.
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Purplex Business Solutions was recently commissioned by Versatile Roofing Systems to complete a full day’s intensive sales training on Consultative Selling.
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Tampere, Finland, is the destination, Friday June 17th – Monday 20th 2005 is the time, for the this year's biennial GPD Conference & Glass Product Exhibition Workshops.
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Corby has Open Day with EVie
Over 150 customers came to visit The Corby Windows Group open days held on 28th and 29th January. Corby now manufactures 3000 frames a week from three sites in the West Midlands with a staff of over 300.
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Fenestration China 2005
Fenestration China 2005 takes place in Beijing from 16-19 November. Experts estimate the market for windows and doors for the coming five years at approximately 200 million window units per year.
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fensterbau/frontale RUSSIA 2005
The première of fensterbau/ frontale RUSSIA 2005 in Moscow from 26-28 January was very promising: net hired display area of just under 2,100 square metres, a total of 94 exhibiting companies and around 3,500 trade visitors
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Intelligent Building Middle East 2005
From hot and humid coastal climate in the summer to minus temperatures on winter nights - the climatic conditions in the Middle East create difficulties for both people and buildings in this region.
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Interbuild 2006: New Owners, New Show
Major changes have taken place since Interbuild 2004 as control of the event switches entirely into the hands of Emap Construct.
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GlassBuild America Autumn Dates
The National Glass Association (NGA) has announced that its trade show, GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, will now be permanently moving to the autumn beginning in 2005.
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As one of HIS Systems long-standing fabricators, Stourbridge-based Carera Windows continues to flourish. It was established in 1987 by Mark Crumpton and Wayne North, and they are both still at the helm today, steering the business to an even brighter future.
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New regulations on work at height will come into force on 6th April 2005, the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has announced.
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Ray Rabett, Technical Manager for Masterframe Windows Ltd, comments on the predicament: ‘When – not if - the government fails to deliver on its Kyoto protocol commitments, a further tightening of the legislation is inevitable
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PART L ARCHIVE

UK solar company solarcentury and Lambeth Council recently celebrated the launch of the first local authority-housing scheme in the UK to benefit from a fully integrated solar tiled roof generating clean electricity
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However, research commissioned by WRAP (the Waste & Resources Action Programme) reveals up to 500,000 tonnes of flat glass waste arises from buildings in the UK every year – increasingly from the social housing sector. The answer may be on-site window waste processing and this week we look at case study in Reading with key project partners including Spectus Window Systems and Viridor Glass Recycling.

The G-05 Awards are this Friday: If you haven't booked your place for this essential diary date, some tables/individual seats are still available. These can be booked via this web page or by phoning Tony Higgin direct: 01923-461527, mobile 07977-981753.

Finally, the GM Fundraising bike ride set off from John O'Groats yesterday. The bikers have got 13 days of hard riding ahead of them to travel the 874 miles to Lands End. A report from the starting line - with pictures - here.

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PROJECT OF THE WEEK

Haran Glass Builds Tribute to Fallen Heroes
1,600 British police officers killed in the line of duty were honoured on 26th April with the unveiling by the Queen of the National Police Memorial in central London. The high profile ceremony to unveil the monument was attended by the families of all those listed on the roll of honour, a constable from every force in the UK, Prime Minister Tony Blair, Tory leader Michael Howard and Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy.
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK

The DuPont™ Wedge™ for Head-up Display Illuminates Safety, Navigation and Handling Features
A head-up display (HUD) technology from Asahi Glass, Nippon Seiki and DuPont Automotive is available as an option on several GM vehicles in the US, including the Pontiac Grand Prix, Cadillac STS and Chevrolet Corvette. It comes standard on the Cadillac XLR and the new 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, launching in the fourth quarter of 2005.
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Conservatory Outlet Has Last Word
I am writing in response to two emails you have received in response to our claim that Conservatory Outlet is the first network of conservatory dealerships across the country. In no way did we intend to offend either John Ogilvie at Network Veka, or Dean St John at Planet. Clearly our PR agent used a throwaway claim, but I would like to stress that our dealership network will be the first of its kind.
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THIS WEEK'S NEWS

…And they’re off!
Yesterday saw the start of the GM Fundraising 'Top to Bottom' Cycle ride sponsored by System zendow. Ten intrepid cyclists, of all ages, sizes and ability set off from John O’ Groats on a thirteen day mission to raise cash for the Hope House Children’s Hospice. The team crossed the line at 9.15am and will have their official finish time recorded at Lands End on 18th June.
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New Global 600: When Traditional Fuses with Contemporary
Synseal Extrusions Ltd has announced a new concept in low pitch conservatory roofing with the launch of Global 600. The contemporary roof designed specifically for the UK market will be available in the autumn although more detailed information will be released over the next few weeks.
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Eurocell Signs up 'Premier Crew'
PVC-u systems manufacturer Eurocell is benefiting from over 50 year's industry experience since enlisting the services of four former Premier employees.
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Total's Red Army Celebrates Kings of Europe Big Win
Pictured wearing their Istanbul T-shirts and fez headgear, the lads at Liverpool-based Total Glass were preparing for the Big Match in true Scouser style.
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Already Over 800 Registrations to GPD 2005
By the end of May just over 800 glass industry professionals had registered to GPD 2005, held on June 17-20. Jorma Vitkala, Chairman of the Organising Committee, believes that the conference will continue on its successful track.
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Ritec to Stimulate Debate at GPD
Most glass performance standards work in theory but not in practice. This will be the theme for the workshop, hosted by Ritec International Managing Director Stephen Byers at GPD. Unless the glass surface is protected against environmental conditions that cause corrosion and staining these standards will drop.
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Windows in a Click!
Advantage Windows and Conservatories Ltd – the Cheshire based fabricator, has launched a new pricing software package that has been exclusively developed over the past six months.
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A Clear Case for Recycling
Research by WRAP reveals up to 500,000 tonnes of flat glass waste arises from buildings in the UK every year – increasingly from the social housing sector.
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Business Micros Bucks Trend with Record Sales Figures
Software specialist Business Micros says that it is successfully bucking the current downward trend in the window industry and has just recorded the company’s best ever six month trading figures.
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Temporary Move Pushes KBE Forward
KBE Window Systems, part of profine, has relocated to larger premises on the Amington Industrial Estate, to the south of Tamworth. The move heralds the start of KBE's development programme in the UK, which will see the company moving into a purpose designed logistics centre within the next nine months.
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Bekaert Specialty Films Launches 2005 European TintOff Championships
Window film manufacturer Bekaert iscalling all professional Window Tinters and their guests to come along to the first ever Bekaert European TintOff Championships on 11th and 12th June 2005.
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Listers G-05 Fabricator Finalist
Lister Trade Frames described the company's reaction to being selected as finalists for the G-05 Fabricator of the Year as 'delighted, but not surprised'.
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Warmseal Leads the Way in Four Categories at G05
Warmseal Windows (Newcastle) Ltd, a WHS Halo fabricator and installer, has reached the final in four categories of the G05 Awards.
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Super Factory for Superglazed
The move to larger, more modern premises for London-based fabricator Superglazed – a long-time member of Beaufort Secure Design’s Approved Fabricator scheme – is enabling the company to focus on increasing its capacity
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GP&T Success for Ebor
While GP&T may not have been the busiest show of its kind, Ebor Equipment says it attracted the right visitors to its exhibition stand.
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Seeing Double at Peterborough
Eurocell Building Plastics has doubled floor space and trebled the size of the trade counter at its busy Peterborough branch.
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Masterframe in Finals for National Business Awards South East
Staff at Essex-based sash window manufacturer Masterframe are celebrating after winning through to the finals of the Customer Focus Awards category of the National Business Awards South East.
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‘Where Have you Been All my Life?’ says Newstead Customer
Greasby Windows approached Newstead Trade Frames because it needed a quality fabricator that matched its own reputation for quality, but also supplied golden oak profile.
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Prestige Plastics Moves Its One-Stop Shop To Larger Premises
Profile 22 fabricator Prestige Plastics has moved to premises five times larger than its original home, to accommodate its rapidly expanding fabrication and building plastics supply operation.
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Quantal Fabricator Bucks the Trend
While other window companies in the area are feeling the pinch, and are cutting working hours, reducing fitting teams and operating shorter working weeks, business for Cheltenham based Approved Quantal Fabricator Regent RS Group is flourishing.
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New Design Possibilities with Pultec
Pultec, the new generation of high performance window profile, is opening up new design possibilities for large glazing areas, thanks to its structural soundness and good strength to weight ratio.
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Outlook Good for Freefoam
Manufacturer of PVC roofline and rainwater systems, Freefoam Plastics, says that it maintains market share in an increasingly competitive market.
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It Needn't be Hell for RSLs - Inspired Solutions for Secure Living
Tenants at a flagship housing development in Woodall Spa are getting some of the most high security windows and doors available.
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Work at Height - HSE Explains What the Regulations Mean for the Construction Industry
New regulations came into force on 6th April 2005, applying to all work at height where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause personal injury.
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GP&T Defies Flat Market - Visitors in Buying Mood Despite Lower Numbers
Despite a hesitant UK economy that in turn has quietened most sectors of the flat glass market, GP&T proved that there are serious industry buyers remaining active, in addition to architects, interior designers and other specifiers who are hungry to take in the latest products, projects and legislation.
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