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A
high performance sealing tape from illbruck
Sealant Systems UK Ltd has been developed to deal
with the large-scale differential joint movement associated
with timber frame construction systems TruSeal
Technologies, Inc.,
a manufacturer of warm edge spacer systems for insulating
glass (IG), and Besten Equipment, Inc., a manufacturer of
IG equipment, have designed an enhanced version of the Totally
Automated Production Equipment (TAPE-AT) line The
challenge of cleaning internal ovolo, ogee and scotia details
is not new but Kombimatec
believes it has a unique advantage
Avocet
is continuing to build on its Pioneer range, with the
addition of a stainless steel, gold PVD-coated Letter Plate CCG
based in Morecambe has launched Climacool a self-cleaning
glass for the specialist conservatory glass roof market The
most recent development from Synseal's
product development team is the company's own box gutter gallows
bracket
K2
says that the on-site fitting of Bolster Bar covers is one
of the most onerous tasks undertaken by today's Installer Demand
for a breakthrough locking solution introduced to Carl
F Petersens catalogue of window and door
hardware products 18 months ago has outstripped sales expectations Hoppe
(UK),
the supplier of door and window hardware, has announced the
launch of a new back plate to accompany the Tôkyô
handle range Product Archive (300+ Listed Products) Go Here: For a directory of products sorted by product type Go Here: For a directory of products sorted by company in alphabetical order
Lincoln-based Sternfenster Trade Sales
has been working with profile supplier Deceuninck for three
years developing a strong relationship and a rapidly rising
order book for the company's decorative 70mm window and door
system Coalville
Glass and Glazing
of Leicestershire, has run a Stuga Flowline-3 for the last one
and a half years and says that it has proven to revolutionise
the companys business Cumbria-based
fabricator, Ling Joinery,
finds GU Ferco Sold Secure scheme to be an excellent way of
demonstrating its commitment to high quality products and service
and raise its profile with end users
Hull
College's new faculty in George Street is a showcase for Darby
Glass and its expertise in producing curved double
glazed units, in this case with silicon edging When
the building at 19 Cadogan Gardens in London required conversion
into 28 luxury apartments, D R Services
provided its expertise and product range for the interior fit-out Major
donors who helped fund Roxburghe House, an NHS Unit in Aberdeen,
have been 'thanked' in a striking manner, via three glass donor
panels designed, made and installed by Daedalian
Glass CGI
International's
unwired Pyroguard Stippolyte glass provided the solution when
Hanover Housing Association was looking for modern glass
for a modern door When
Dane Architectural won the balustrade contract for the new head
quarters of the Royal Bank of Scotland, a key element was the
provision of specialist panels from Romag Glazeguard
S.W. Ltd has used its Triple-Lite Firefloor system incorporating
Pilkington Pyrostop in a residential
application in southwest London Regent
Windows (South Wales) Ltd
recently supplied and fitted Halo windows, entrance and patio
doors for the first phase of an 80-home estate at Milford Haven Everest
specified Celuform PVC-ue
fascia, soffit and cladding for the refurbishment of the companys
headquarters at Cuffley
Network
Veka trade fabricator, Glazerite Windows
has strengthened its management team with the appointment of
Chris Reeks as Sales and Marketing Manager Maco
has welcomed Andrew Kay to the sales team where he assumes responsibility
for the North West Sales Region Mark
Simm has joined GAP's sister company Rockdoor,
the manufacturer of composite doors, as Sales Director
Andy Jarrett is the new operations Director at Kent-based Celuform,
best known for its range of PVC-ue roofline and cladding products
Purplex
Business Solutions, the business, marketing
and peak performance consultant for the window industry,
has launched RealFusion, a new website design division The
sophistication of modern glazing, with its many uses
in the retail premises market, public spaces, offices,
and showers and bathrooms, is illustrated by D
R Services on its new web site A
new feature - called 'Plan Your Visit' - now appears
on the Glassex website.
It allows visitors to create their own catalogue, and
in effect their own exhibition simply by checking a
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With
the end of the transition period for EN
1279 edging ever closer and the onset
of periodic testing to satisfy the on-going testing
requirements, it is worth making a closer examination
of the types of desiccant available for use in the
manufacture of insulating glass units
Malcolm
Wicks recently outlined his vision for micro wind turbines,
solar panels and other microgeneration technologies at the
launch of the Energy Futures Lab at Imperial College in
London
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Insulated
Glass Operations Manager
Wanted:
Approved Installers Proskills
Apprenticeship And HR Events Patiomaster
Conference Draws Crowds Ultraframe
Hosts Nationwide Installer Days First
Intelligent Building Middle East Hoppe recently exhibited at The Big 5 in Dubai, one of the world's premiere building and construction exhibitions. Held at the end of November, it was a chance for industry leaders to showcase their products to an audience thirsty for growth. It's
Go, Go, Go for GlazeKart!! Elevating
Days at Lister Sales
Plough on for Glassex 06 Henkel
Joins List of Interbuild Newcomers HOLZ-HANDWERK
& fensterbau/frontale 2006 CAB
Goes to Interbuild Polyclose
2006 Exhibition
Calendar
Celuform,
the UK specialist in PVC-ue products, has published a pocket-sized
technical guide for anybody involved or interested in the
proper installation of cellular PVC profiles. SFS
intec has produced two new brochures for its precision
engineered glass fixing system and its glass canopy fixing
system, solutions which offer single point fixings for attaching
glass elements in a wide variety of applications. Pilkington
has published a full colour brochure aimed at the social
housing market, detailing the benefits of specifying
Activ self cleaning glass. ![]()
The
2006 Glassex Conservatory Design Competition's
entry deadline at the end of January is fast approaching, so now's
the time to submit your entry and have your opportunity to shine!
The prestigious US Crystal Achievement 2005 Award for the most
innovative marketing programme has been scooped by Edgetech
IG Inc.
K2
has been continuing to invest heavily into the on-going personal and
professional development of its staff. Part L and J (Scotland) have affected Roof Window specifications, with particular emphasis on thermal transmissions and installation systems. Fakro Roof Windows has a pro-active Research and Development section More here: PART L ARCHIVE
GPD
China will once again be held in conjunction with China
Glass 2006 in Beijing, China. This time, it will be held
just before China Glass. The venue will be announced later. |
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Some events to look forward to! The G06 Awards have been announced, these will take place in September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, NEC Complex in conjunction with the GGF Annual Convention. Pilkington, meanwhile, has announced a series of free Promo Roadshows for its Activ self-cleaning product, and finally, The European trade fair Polyclose is happening THIS WEEK at the Flanders Expo in Ghent on Thursday, January 19th to Saturday, 21st January. |
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PROJECT
OF THE WEEK
DuPont
SentryGlas® Expressions
Has the Power
to Transform says
Japanese Architect Shin
Takamatsu PRODUCT
OF THE WEEK
Ultraframe
Unveils Framelock -
The Sideframe System
for Complete Structural
Integrity PILKINGTON
FANTASY FOOTBALL
Flying
Start to New Year! THIS WEEK'S NEWS Get
'Six
Appeal'
at
G06! Pilkington
Gets
Activ
With
Promo
Roadshow Proving
the
Question
of
Integrity Ultraframe
Offers Even Better Value
on Classic Range Fredericks
Enters Second Generation
with New Profile
Network
Welcomes New Trade Fabs Emplas
Launches its New Fully
Sculptured Suite at
Glassex Romag 2005 Pre-Tax Profits up 20% on Strong Sales from Powerglaz The year to 30th September 2005 saw further progress at Romag Holdings plc, the specialist manufacturer of glass and plastic composites for security, architectural and transport applications, not just in the realignment into higher margin products but, more importantly, with the introduction of the new production facility for Powerglaz. Management Changes at Kyro - Glaston - Bavelloni Some recent management changes at the Kyro Group have been made which brings more expertise from the toughening plant side of the business, Tamglass, and from both architectural and automotive glass disciplines. Long standing Managing Director of Bavelloni, Dino Bavelloni will be retiring at the end of the year. Kyro
Founds New Tools Company
For Glaston
A new company has been founded to complement Kyro Group's main business area, Glaston Technologies. DiaPol S.r.l manufactures tools for glass and stone pre-processing. DiaPol continues and expands the existing Tools division operations of Z.Bavelloni, a part of Glaston. Bystronic
Solution Centre
Founded in Ottawa Planet Switches to Synseal Planet has emerged from a high profile management buy out projecting £30m of sales in 2006 with a leaner and fitter organisation. And to kick off the New Year it has announced a new supplier for profile and roofs, Synseal. 'We'll be using SynerJy blu and Global blue, giving us a complete conservatory system all in one colour', says Dean St John. Having
the Upper Hand New
Applicator in SW Joins
Karnaval Network New
World Shifts Up
a Gear Sold
Secure Pays Dividend
for Dorluxe Goldweld
- Teflon® Coated
Welding Fabric -
Online Shop Pultec
Windows the Only Choice
for Listed Building
Portal
gets Cutting Edge Linde
Agrees to Acquire
Spectra Gases SFS
intec's Supply Chain
Expertise Benefits
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THE BIG INTERVIEW David
Pinder has taken up the post of Managing Director of Pilkington Building
Products. We asked him for a guest comment and an interview: COMPANY
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