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your weekly e-mail news 16th April 2002

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

Awards & Standards
BM TRADA Certification has relaunched its Q-Mark BS 7412 Window Scheme, setting rigorous new standards for PVCu windows, with Excel Glass in Belfast as its first full member.

People
UAP has taken on Ray Bannatyne as Technical Sales Manager

Maco has two new Area Managers Gareth Phillips in the South West and Phil Berry in the North West.

GEZE UK, have taken on board some new talent

Senior Aluminium has appointed its first ever internal compliance officer

Polygal has appointed Sylvester Allen as Sales Manager for Central and Southern England

Peter Hicks of Royde & Tucker is to be the new Chairman of the Institute of Architectural Ironmongers

People Archive

for the last few month's
worth of people and careers

Part L/EN1279
The Brickmate cavity closer from Status Systems has been designed to comply with Part L

KBE has advised customers that all its products comply with Doc L

CE Marking requires companies to have their units tested to EN 1279: Dave Frost explains.

Product Archive

of all new products covered
in the Gl@zine

Projects Archive

Archive of outstanding glass and fenestration projects

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Marketing &
Literature
Network VEKA has launched a completely revised suite of literature including a radical redesign and the introduction of a number of new items.

Marketing &
Literature

Ultraframe, designer and manufacturer of conservatory roofing systems has launched a new version of its Roof Calculator.

Highlights of last week's Glass NTO e-briefing.

Literature Archive

for the last few week's
worth of new literature

Feature Articles
MPs recently visited Anglian Windows to see the environmental and recycling initiatives being undertaken by the company.

Martin Bergant examines the German Window market

Hanic Software has set up shop in the UK

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 surge in orders.

Fabricator Archive

for previously featured
fabricator profiles

Internet News
The DTI today launched a consultation on draft regulations to implement the EU e-Commerce directive.

Conservatory and window suppliers are missing out on sales worth many thousands of pounds by ignoring potential customers on islands around Britain says eBuilders.

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

Internet News Archive


your weekly e-mail news 16th April 2002
Construction: The Construction Products Association welcomed the publication last week of Sir John Fairclough's Review 'Rethinking Construction Innovation and Research'. Charity Events Still time to book places at THE Charity Event of the year: the GM Fun-Raising Dinner Insurance Backed Guarantees that meet FENSA requirements from only £13.55. Awards & Standards BM TRADA Certification has relaunched its Q-Mark BS 7412 Window Scheme, setting rigorous new standards for PVCu windows, with Excel Glass in Belfast as its first full member. WHS Halo has received the Investor in People award. People UAP has taken on Ray Bannatyne as Technical Sales Manager Maco has two new Area Managers Gareth Phillips in the South West and Phil Berry in the North West. GEZE UK, have taken on board some new talent Senior Aluminium has appointed its first ever internal compliance officer Polygal has appointed Sylvester Allen as Sales Manager for Central and Southern England Peter Hicks of Royde & Tucker is to be the new Chairman of the Institute of Architectural Ironmongers People Archive for the last few month's worth of people and careers Part L/EN1279 The Brickmate cavity closer from Status Systems has been designed to comply with Part L KBE has advised customers that all its products comply with Doc L CE Marking requires companies to have their units tested to EN 1279: Dave Frost explains. Doc L for Conservatories…by Gordon Cooke, technical manager at Aztec The FMB thinks Doc L will establish a plethora of self-certification schemes 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 Whiteline Group has introduced a new fully Ovolo 70mm frame. Quantal's 2.5 deg low pitch lean-to roof has been further developed. Winlock Security’s Grenadier push-to-open espagnolette handle. Programmes for old and listed buildings demand products that will meet stringent preservation standards and regulations. Two new locking attachments have been introduced by HOPPE UK under the ARRONE brand. Elumatec has introduced two new machining centres for processing aluminium and steel sections. Ultraframe is pioneering new contemporary designs in the conservatory sector. Product Archive of all new products covered in the Gl@zine Projects & Contracts Piper's save the day at Staner Court, a tower block which had considerable fire damage Filmtek has completed a £1.6 million contract to ensure the safety of glazing at Eurostar's Waterloo International Terminal. Projects Archive Archive of outstanding glass and fenestration projects	No sign of any UK downturn This week we deliver important trading statements from two of Europe's biggest companies - Pilkington Glass and HT Troplast - which reflect the news that while the construction markets in North America and Germany dented performance in 2001, the UK continued to show modest growth. We have a crop of financial statements from some the UK's leading housebuilders and construction groups which bear this out. All the more encouraging for the upcoming Interbuild, which looks particularly interesting from the windows, doors and hardware perspective. It also offers the first RIBA conference for 20 years, CPD accredited seminar programmes, and the Architect's Steering Committee. Click here for the latest batch of exhibitor information, or visit www.interbuild.com.		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' Exhibition List UPDATED! for upcoming exhibitions in the UK and the rest of the world. Marketing & Literature Network VEKA has launched a completely revised suite of literature including a radical redesign and the introduction of a number of new items. With the news that Doors, Windows and Façades has returned to Hall 4, the heart of Interbuild, the show has become an essential destination for the entire window, construction and specification industry. Going to Veteco 2002? Spains premier glass and fenestration exhibition 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. Exhibiting at Interbuild? Ready for glasstec 2002? Preparations for glasstec 2002 (28 October to 1 November) are underway Glassex Archived Stand Guide! Click here for Glassex Review Part 1 and here for Part 2 Marketing & Literature Ultraframe, designer and manufacturer of conservatory roofing systems has launched a new version of its Roof Calculator. Highlights of last week's Glass NTO e-briefing. Literature Archive for the last few week's worth of new literature Feature Articles MPs recently visited Anglian Windows to see the environmental and recycling initiatives being undertaken by the company. Martin Bergant examines the German Window market Hanic Software has set up shop in the UK 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 surge in orders. Fabricator Archive for previously featured fabricator profiles Internet News The DTI today launched a consultation on draft regulations to implement the EU e-Commerce directive. Conservatory and window suppliers are missing out on sales worth many thousands of pounds by ignoring potential customers on islands around Britain says eBuilders. The OFT is warning internet users purchasing or registering website addresses to make sure they know exactly what they are paying for. Internet News Archive

		Don't forget to check our growing collection of archives, the links for which are at the bottom. These are rapidly becoming a quick and comprehensive infomation source which is invaluable to the busy professional. Also, please keep sending material in - news, product information, people stories and projects, we are lucky enough to be able to use most of what we get sent as we have no space limitations. Also, if you are exhibiting at Interbuild, please email me with your stand details at tony@theglazine.com or post it to the address below. Tony Higgin, Publisher

		THIS WEEK'S NEWS... Pilkington plc - Trading Statement In accordance with its established policy, Pilkington yesterday issued the following trading up-date ahead of the announcement of its preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2002, which is scheduled for 29 May 2002. More on this story: Registrations Flood in from Europe for Pilkington Glasshouse Young Architects' Design Competition After just six months of its launch and with three months still to go before the closing date, over 1,200 registrations have been received for Glasshouse, the pan-European building design competition organised by Pilkington and architectural journal Architecture Today to encourage student and young architects to use more glass in buildings. More on this story: HT Bucks the Trend in the Construction Sector HT's '4-brand strategy' starts to pay off with growth opportunities in eastern Europe. Gross sales of the HT Group worldwide rose from 676 million euros in 2000 to 848 million euros in financial 2001 - an increase of more than 25%. At 29.7 million euros, profits were also up (28.3 million euros in the previous year). More on this story: Eurofer Welcomes Measures to Protect the European Steel Market The European Commission, in direct response to the tariffs imposed by the US, has decided to introduce provisional measures to protect the steel market in the EU. More on this story: Technal Opens Office in Ireland Technal, the Leeds-based architectural aluminium systems company, has opened its first office in Ireland. More on this story: Pilkington Activ™ Launched in Germany, France, Switzerland and Benelux Pilkington Activ™, the dual action self cleaning glass, has been launched to consumers in Germany, France, Switzerland and the Benelux countries, following highly successful 12 month test marketing exercises in Ireland and Austria, and widespread acceptance of the product in the United States. More on this story: BMT Group Sells Glass Tempering and Metallurgical Furnace Business As of 2nd April 2002, the BMT Group has sold its EFCO glass tempering and metallurgical business to Solent Steel Engineering Ltd. More on this story: Building and construction groups show promise Bellway is forecasting record full-year results on the back of a booming housing market. The housebuilder's interim pre-tax profits are £39.1 million. More on this story: Yale - Simply the Best 'From its roots in the West Midlands, Yale has become renowned worldwide as the brand leader in home security solutions with its innovative, high security products. More on this story: 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 CONSTRUCTION
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