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27th September 2005
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Glazeguard
S.W. Ltd has created the Triple-Lite Firefloor
system incorporating Pilkington
Pyrostop. At 1m x 3m for a single panel, it is the largest
fire-resistant floor that has been tested and approved to
current British and new European standards
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Here:
A
new product, Pyrobelite 12mm 60/0, is now available from Securiglass
Ltd., and is the latest edition to the Pyrobel
and Pyrobelite range of products
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Here:
The
Fuhr Multitronic 881, available ex stock in the UK from hardware
distributors Groupco,
provides remote control access with automatic locking
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Here:
Low
solar factor, effective thermal insulation and high selectivity
are the characteristics of two new types of solar control
glazing by the Interpane Group
(ipasol shine 40/21 and ipasol sky 50/26)
More
Here:
Elumatec has established a partnership with Orgadata to bring its system logiKal® to aluminium frame producers in the UK
More Here:
Improved
heat insulation, exceptionally high light transmittance and
passive solar energy gain: Interpane
'iplus E' with standard argon filling achieves
1.1 W/m2K
More
Here:
HeatGuard
insulated glazed units from trade fabricator Tradelink
set new low levels of conductivity and moisture transmission,
together with prolonged life expectancy.
More
Here:
This
September sees the introduction of the new range from multitool
experts Dremel - the
300 Series and 400 Series Digital
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Here:
KAT
UK,
the supplier of patio doors and sliding sash windows has announced
the exclusive launch of the KAT Zendow patio door system
More
Here:
LCD
Glass (10.5mm laminate) from Pro
Display™ is a new product which the company
says will transform the world of visual display and advertising
More
Here:
SGG
CLIMAPLUS® COMFORT+
conservatory roof double glazed units are the first on the
market to incorporate SGG BIOCLEAN® with advanced solar
control performance (solar factor of 0.38) and advanced thermal
insulation (centre-pane U-value of 1.1W/m2.K)
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Here:
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Deceuninck
Status fabricator, Rugby Windows,
has completed a new build contract to install 87 casement windows,
including arched top screens, and door combinations at Jessups
Brothers headquarters in Cannock
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Here:
North-East
based installer Hawthorns Windows
has completed a complex Edwardian style installation at South
Lodge of Slaley Hall
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Here:
A
distinctive ‘glazed’ cladding solution developed by
Salford-based Anders Glass
on a new apartment development in Manchester, has fulfilled the
very specific design criteria of architects and planners alike
More
Here:
After
14 years of benefiting from low maintenance glass windows and
doors through the use of Ritec's
ClearShield, a Basingstoke householder knows just how effective
it is
More
Here:
CGI
International is looking to boost sales of its fire
glass range in Continental Europe with the recruitment of Chris
Wise as European Sales Manager
More
Here:
The
management team at Everwhite Plastics
Ltd has been further strengthened by the new appointment
of David Frazer, Plastic Building Material’s ex-Finance
Director
More
Here:
The
Glass Qualifications Authority Ltd
(GQA) has appointed Mick Clayton to the new fulltime position
of Technical Officer
More
Here:
Hardware
manufacturer Avocet has
appointed Dave March as Technical Manager
More
Here:
10,000
homeowners are visiting Ultraframe’s
interactive consumer website every month for advice
and inspiration when planning their conservatory
More
Here:
Profitmaker
software says that its online support system is popular
with its customers: ‘Each of our customers has
a personal online account created for them,’ explains
Mike Nagle
More
Here:
‘Ten’
Human Resources employed the services of
Whale Marketing to design an industry specific web-site
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Here:
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Regent
Windows (South Wales) Ltd
gave away a 3m x 3m conservatory in aid of Tenovus
The Cancer Charity at the recent Pembrokeshire County
Show which attracted a record attendance of 104,000
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Here:
Adding
to Newstead Trade Frame's
charitable record, staff Kevin Bourne, Kevin Wright
and Simon De-Winton recently raised £500 for
the Donna Louise Trust by taking part in a 12 hour
darts marathon
More
Here:
PVCu
fabricator, Sash UK,
was happy to lend its support to a local charity recently
with the loan of a garden arbour for a 'Viva Las Vegas'
themed event
More
Here:
A Kömmerling fabricator is bucking the current trend in the industry for the scaling down of manufacturing and service by celebrating the success of its newly opened trade division - D&P Trade Frames
More Here:
Birmingham
based Mainstream Windows
has been a customer of Advantage Windows and Conservatories
Ltd for over two years. Founded in 1989 and taken
over in 1999 by directors Richard Elson and Bob Dhillon
More
Here:
Insulating
Glass Unit (IGU) manufacturer The
GlassCenter UK Ltd has achieved the BM
TRADA Q-Mark, to comply with EN 1279: Glass In Building
- Insulating Glass Units well ahead of the deadline.
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Here:
The
much-awaited ‘1279’ standard was finally
published towards the end of May 2005. ‘But be
careful, you still cannot claim that you comply with
the standard until the beginning of 2006.’ says
Two River Solutions
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Here:
Alcan
Inc.
announced recently that it is one of 17 large stock market
listed companies to be recognised for its outstanding environmental
performance by the United Kingdom’s Environment Agency’s
(EA) annual publication Spotlight on Business - Environmental
Performance 2004.
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Here:
Window
companies can now cut the costs of disposing of old PVC window
and door frames under Recovinyl,
a new scheme aimed at promoting greater recycling of post-consumer
PVC waste. It also covers ancillary PVC products such as roofline
products, cladding, shutters and blinds
More
Here:
Having recently completed installing 33kWp at the Spinal Injuries Association HQ in Milton Keynes, Solar Technologies Group has now exceeded 2 Megawatts of installed PV solar solutions - furthering its position as the UK's largest installer for commercially integrated systems with an estimated 75% share of all building Integrated Solar in the UK today.
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Window
hardware manufacturer Securistyle
has launched a campaign to ensure that fabricators and installers
put safety at the top of their business agenda
More
Here:
Granada
Material Handling (Granada), one of the nation's
leading material handling solutions specialists, is the sole
UK distributor of Fezer VacuPowerlift handling units
More
Here:
The
launch of Speedy's Safety
From The Ground Up initiative represents the UK's largest
integrated safety, training and information campaign in the
tool hire sector
More
Here:
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Is
Quality a Mark of Trust?
It
is good news that the GGF has been awarded Licensed Operator status
for the DTI's Trustmark scheme, since the GGF may well be able to make
something happen to what is effectively a resurrection of the ill-fated
Quality Mark and which has been fairly dormant since its official launch
in June. The 'new' scheme was supposed to 'go live' in the autumn when
'consumers will be able to use TrustMark to help them source a reputable
firm for a wide range of work'. It's late already then.
RETAIL DOUBLE GLAZING BUSINESS FOR SALE
Large South West Based UPVc window, door and
conservatory company for sale with current year turnover of £4m
showing gross profit of £1.2m
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Here:
Transport
Manager, Area Sales Manager and More...
Continued
growth and expansion have led to further career opportunities at Float
Glass Industries, the UK’s largest independent glass distributors
and manufacturers of toughened and processed glass. We now have a
number of exciting vacancies for experienced glass professionals looking
for a new and rewarding challenge.
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Here:
Glaverbel's
Energy Lounge at Batimat 2005
Glaverbel will be at the Batimat international building
exhibition once again this year. At the exhibition, to be held in
Paris between 7th and 12th November, Glaverbel will be presenting
a vast array of glasses.
[More
on this Event]
Egypt
Glass 2005
The
Pan Africa & Middle East International Glass Industrial Technical
Exhibition will be held at the Cairo International Expo Centre, Egypt,
November 8 - 11, 2005.
[More
on this Event]
Glass
Health & Safety Conference
This
year's British Glass Annual Health & Safety Conference and Exhibition
(jointly with Glass & Glazing Federation) is to be held at the
Mere Golf and Country Club in Knutsford on the 2nd November 2005.
[More
on this Event]
Proskills
Launch Event
Proskills,
the new Sector Skills Council will be holding its official launch
event on 1st of November on board HQS Wellington, Embankment, London.
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on this Event]
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Exhibition
Calendar
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Here:
for upcoming exhibitions in the UK and the rest of the world.
UPDATED!!
Conservatory roof systems company Newdawn
& Sun has just published a new, comprehensive
32 page product brochure.
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here:
Trade
fabricator John Fredericks
has unveiled a full colour 16 page brochure dedicated to its
‘Ultimate’ collection of composite doors.
More
here:
Mighton
Products Ltd, a sash window hardware specialist,
has recently launched an A5 catalogue that works with its
website to cater for as many customers as possible.
More
here:
aluplast's
commitment to investment in Central and Eastern European countries
has been recognised with the prestigious MOE award.
More
Here:
Premier
Trade Frames added another badge to the company’s
collection recently with the award of membership of the Secured
By Design Scheme.
More
Here:
Geocel
has announced some new promotions on Dow Great Stuff Pro Window
and Door Fixer and Great Stuff Pro Gaps and Cracks All Direction
polyurethane foams from Geocel.
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Here:
Despite
a serious arm injury, Total Glass-sponsored
Motocross champion Rossi Ogilvie is determined to compete again
later this summer.
More
Here:
Over
250 companies around the UK will receive a full-sized, glazed
SynerJy blu window, Synseal's
blue white fourth generation fully sculptured system that seamlessly
integrates windows, doors, patios and conservatories.
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here:
Conservatory
Outlet
sponsored an entire weekend in September on Real Radio to raise
awareness for the indoor conservatory showrooms in Wakefield,
Harrogate and York.
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here:
The
Government has announced how the £5.5 billion for housing
investment available through Regional Housing Pots (RHPs) for
the next two years, 2006-7 & 2007-8, will be split
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here:
138
councils in England have now had their options appraisals signed
off, putting plans in place to bring their homes up to a decent
standard by 2010. Another 41 have submitted plans and are awaiting
sign-off, and most of the remaining 17 will submit their appraisals
in the coming weeks.
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here:
The
total volume of Construction Output in
the year to the second quarter of 2005 was unchanged compared
to the previous year. Overall new work rose over the same period,
despite decreases in the infrastructure and public non-housing
sectors.
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here:
The
Glass Industry Training Board will next meet on the 2nd of November
in the West Midlands at Pilkington, Kings Norton. The chairman Malcolm
Berresford Dutton intends to discuss the strategy for GTL
for the next three years.
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Here:
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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here:
PART L ARCHIVE
OmniDecor
at Vitrum
OmniDecor SpA, an Italian Company based in Erba (Como, Italy) and
a producer of acid-etched glass for architecture and design, will
participate from 5th to 8th October, at the 14th edition of 'Vitrum'
in Milan.
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on this Event]
Kömmerling
UK at Vitrum 2005
Kömmerling
UK will be present at this year's Vitrum exhibition, taking place
in Milan, from October, 5th to 8th 2005.
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on this Event]
Active
and Passive Fire Protection 'Explained Days'
Chiltern
International Fire is staging a range of active and passive fire protection
events to cater for the needs of the fire services, specifiers, manufacturers,
regulators and managers or owners of buildings and residential properties.
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on this Event]
fensterbau/frontale
and HOLZ-HANDWERK 2006
Around
1,200 exhibitors and 92,000 trade visitors - the success of the combined
fensterbau/frontale and HOLZ-HANDWERK 2004 exhibitions in Nürnberg
even surprised insiders. Preparations are now underway for the next
edition in Nuremberg from 22-25 March 2006.
[More
on this Event]
Timber
Zone at Interbuild
More
leading companies are following the example of Eleco and Akzo Nobel
in backing a concerted push by TRADA, the Timber Research & Development
Association, to raise the profile of timber at Interbuild 2006.
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on this Event]
Glasstech
India 2006
Glasstech
India 2006, The International Glass Products, Glass Manufacturing,
Processing and Materials Exhibition, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India,
13 - 15th December 2006.
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on this Event]
MosBuild+
2006
MosBuild+
2005 Exhibition was the biggest Windows & Doors exhibition ever
to be held in Russia. The event hosted over 300 Exhibitors and 40,000
visitors over the four day International Event. The 2006 show will
be 4-7th April.
[More
on this Event]
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.
[More
on this Event]
And as we remarked in our comment on the launch of the TrustMark: 'One notable error on the DTI's part [in the failed Quality Mark] was ignoring some of the commercial enterprises - such as Homepro/Fair Trades, or Barry Dunlop's eBuilder network - which were already operating in our market (and several others) and had established both credibility to the trade and had also overcome the technology curve to make things work on the web'. Plus ca change.....
We are very pleased to report this week that there is something new
in the world of motor sport - and no, I do not speak of the launch of
A1 at Brands Hatch last weekend, but the forthcoming thrillfest which
goes under the name of GlazeKart. Organised by Nick Moss, of Walnut
Management, which organises a number of F1 events around the world,
this karting challenge for the fenestration and glazing industry will
scream away from the grid in early spring next year. More on this here
The
B2BZine Team:
Richard and Debbie Schwarz
news@theglazine.com
Kawneer
and N&U Glaze Neptune
Marina
Kawneer,
manufacturer and supplier
of architectural aluminium
systems, in partnership
with specialist contractor,
Norman & Underwood,
has recently contributed
to the construction
of the £13 million
development of Neptune
Marina, Ipswich. Designed
by BUJ Architects and
erected by Jackson Construction
Ltd, the impressive
structure makes extensive
use of Kawneer AAŁ603
Tilturn Windows throughout.
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on this Project]
Ultraframe
launches Polyspan
Optimum
Ultraframe
says that it now
offers installers
the most efficient
polycarbonate
on the market.
The new 25mm five
wall Polyspan
Optimum is available
in two exclusive
colours, grey
and blue. The
latest polycarbonate
specification
provides the ultimate
in solar control,
coupled with excellent
light transmission
properties and
market leading
thermal efficiency.
[More
on this Product]
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Pilkington
Interims 20% up on Last Year
Pilkington today issued the
following trading update ahead
of its interim results announcement
for the period to 30 September
2005: Profit before tax is
expected to be more than 20
per cent above the first half
of last year, taking into
account the timing of strong
first half licensing and engineering
receipts.
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on this Story]
Alcoa
Hit by Hurricane Rita
Alcoa Inc. shares
shed almost 7% on Friday after
the company warned that Hurricane
Rita, low aluminium prices
and higher raw-material costs
would take a bite out of its
third-quarter profit. Alcoa
announced that it expects
third quarter 2005 income
from continuing operations
to be in the range of $0.27
to $0.31 per diluted share.
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on this Story]
GlazeKart!
- A New Industry Karting Challenge
Nick
Moss of Walnut Motorsport
has announced the launch of
a new karting challenge for
the window, door and glazing
industries – GlazeKart!
It is planned to create a
regular event, the first of
which will take place in late
April or early May next year.
The venue will be an outdoor
circuit at either Milton Keynes
or Daventry.
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on this Story]
Structural glass specialist Haran Glass has announced the appointment of Antony Smith as technical director. Recognised as one of the world's foremost experts in glass design, Antony joins the company from Arup Façade Engineering where over the last 10 years he has been involved in a wide range of innovative projects.
GGF becomes First Glazing TrustMark Licensed Operator
On 22nd September the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) announced that it was the first organisation in the glazing industry to be awarded TrustMark Licensed Operator status by the TrustMark Board.
BFRC Simulator Status Attained
Eurocell Design Draughtsmen, Philip Parry and Paul Turner recently attained 'simulator status' from the British Fenestration Ratings Council (BFRC). Simulator status is achieved after submitting numerous computer generated thermal simulations, all within a specified tolerance.
GAP
Invests £6m this Year
With
mixed reports in the roofline
industry GAP, roofline stockist
and door panel manufacturer,
says that it’s not only
bucking the trend with sales
up 20%, it’s also laying
the foundations for the future.
GAP is in the middle of a
£6 million investment
programme in branches across
the country this year.
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on this Story]
RIBA
Support For CAB
The
Council for Aluminium in
Building (CAB), a member
of the RIBA Providers Network
has announced its launch
of a suite of RIBA approved
CPD seminars all about the
use of aluminium in building.
[More
on this Story]
Super
Spacer Around the Globe
Edgetech
IG Inc has announced its
sales are continuing to
rise, with double figures
growth rate so far this
year. In addition to the
increase in UK sales, the
company has also enjoyed
global growth.
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on this Story]
Alumet
Systems Visited by Queens
Awards Office Representatives
On
15th September, as part
of this year's Queens Award
promotions, last year's
winner Alumet Systems (UK)
Ltd of Southam, Warwickshire
was visited by various Queens
Awards office representatives.
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on this Story]
Major
New Report on the West European
Builders Merchants Market
2005
AMA
Research has published the
2nd Edition of the West
European Builders Merchants
Market, reviewing France,
Germany, Belgium and Netherlands.
The report is informed,
incisive and up to date,
reviewing key industry trends
to date, as well as future
opportunities and threats.
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on this Story]
Saint-Gobain
Glass Steals Show at Best
Factory Awards
Saint-Gobain's
Yorkshire float glass
plant was named as the
UK's best factory on 20th
September at the prestigious
Best Factory Awards in
London. Short-listed in
six categories, the company
scooped four awards, including
the overall title Factory
of the Year.
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on this Story]
Seminar
through the Supply Chain,
Delivering Tall Building
Solutions
Market
trends indicate that the
tide is turning in favour
of the planning of tall
buildings. Tall buildings,
by definition, are those
developments that are
in excess of 30 storeys.
There are in excess of
20 tall buildings planned
leading up to 2008.
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on this Story]
Aspect
Chooses System 10 to Spearhead
Growth Plan
Exeter-based
fabricator Aspect Windows
(Western) Ltd, established
for 25 years, says that
it is celebrating accelerated
public sector growth,
nine months after switching
to WHS Halo's System 10
window profiles.
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on this Story]
ARP
Grows with the Flow
Mustang®
continuous aluminium guttering
system has risen in popularity
for homeowners across
the UK and has led Aluminium
Roofline Products Ltd
to expand from 12 to 50
employees in three years
to stay ahead of the demand.
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on this Story]
Hurst
Takes the High Road with
New Fleet
Hurst
Plastics, the UK manufacturer
of PVC-U door infill panels
and polymer doors, has
taken delivery of a new
fleet of vans to help
the company meet its strategic
objective to further improve
its already impressive
service and distribution
levels.
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on this Story]
Plastec
Prefers Bygone Collection
for Conservation Areas
Seven
years ago David Forey
of Plastec Windows saw
Masterframe’s PVC-U
sliding sash windows on
the WHS Halo stand. ‘After
seeing the quality and
performance of the windows,
we soon signed up and
haven’t looked back
since.
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on this Story]
UPVC
Warehouse Attracts
Complaint
A
complaint objecting
to a regional
press ad for
windows and
conservatories
for UPVC Warehouse,
Wolverhampton
was upheld according
to information
published by
the Advertising
Standards Authority
(ASA).
[More
on this Story]
West
Yorkshire Windows
is Called in by
ITV as Conservatory
Expert
West
Yorkshire Windows,
part of Conservatory
Outlet, was chosen
by Granada television
to put right a House
of Horrors in a
new programme due
to be aired in January.
[More
on this Story]
Asset
Wins Four Year Barnet Partnering
Deal
Sheerframe
windowmaker Asset Manufacturing
has been named partner of choice
in a major four-year home improvement
programme for the London Borough
of Barnet.
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on this Story]
MBA
Launches a System for Managing and
Measuring Employee’s Performance
MBA
says that it has successfully provided
‘performance improvement’
and recruitment services to the
industry. MBA holds the view that;
'in increasingly demanding markets,
differentiation is ultimately determined
by employees'.
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on this Story]
Astraseal
Helps Hounslow Homes Meet Decent
Homes Standard
In
line with the requirements of the
Decent Homes Standard, Hounslow
Homes Ltd is replacing the windows,
doors and cladding where installed
on the remainder of its 16,500 properties.
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on this Story]
Avocet
Ready to Assist
Window
and door hardware specialist Avocet,
has launched a new department dedicated
to providing solutions to customer
issues and problems. Avocet Assist
is the culmination of investment
by the company to deliver its promise
to set and maintain standards in
customer care.
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on this Story]
NOTICES
Insolvencies,
Winding up
Orders, Petitions
and Creditors'
Meetings
Some
familiar names
from the glass,
window and
conservatory
markets turn
up in this
week’s
look at recent
Notices from
the Company
Courts: ATA
Windows, Staffs
Glass &
Glazing Co,
Imperial Windows
Europe, JJ
Glass, European
Glass Sealed
Units, Roofmaster,
Regent Windows,
The Original
Leaded Light
Co, Sapphire
Conservatories,
The Period
Window Co,
Granada Windows,
Oldham Glass
& Glazing,
Starlight
Windows, Beltway
(Hitech Conservatories),
Sigma Doors,
Town &
Country Conservatories,
SF Structural
Glazing, Clark
Glass, Taylor
Made Windows
& Conservatories.
[More
Here]
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