Weekly Email News for the Glass, Glazing
and Fenestration Industries
22nd August 2006
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The
latest addition to the Fuhr
portfolio available from Carl F
is the stainless steel 859 range of Platinum door bolts
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Here:
D
R Services (London) Ltd's Frameless
Glass Canopies have attracted a great deal of interest from
both the private and public sector
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Here:
Glaverbel has launched
the Matelac range of coloured glasses for use in contemporary
furniture and wall coverings
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Here:
Hardware
distributor Mila, has
further strengthened its range of Trinity products through
the addition of a high security multipoint door lock
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Here:
Jeld-Wen has commissioned
designer Marianne Shillingford to add an element of distinction
and style to the Meridian Oak range of entrance doors
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Here:
The
new Swingo self-closing,
interior glass door hinge is designed for use in commercial
and residential premises where doors need to be self-closing
but where an overhead or floor closer is considered inappropriate
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Here:
GU
says that it has launched the first low threshold cill that
has been designed to accept keepers - solving a problem which
has dogged fabricators for many years
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Here:
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Laird Security Hardware has announced the launch of the Egress E1 friction hinge designed for safety and emergency exit in accordance with current standards
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David
Singh, Director of Glasgow's Perfect
Glazing went to this year's Glassex to source a machining
centre in order to meet the growing demand for his products
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Here:
Elumatec's
SBZ 610 profile machining centre is proving to be extremely
popular with fabricators wanting to increase their overall efficiency
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Here:
Mort
Windows
was established in 1981 and this year is celebrating its Silver
Anniversary as one of Bridgend's best known window and door
manufacturer
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Here:
Plastmo
fabricator, Allbrite Windows,
a North West manufacturer of vertical sliders and patio doors
has now added the Rollex fully reversible sash window to its
product portfolio
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Here:
Implas
Ltd
has been supplying building products for over 11 years and has
recently opened a new factory dedicated to the manufacture of
conservatory roofs
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Here:
UK
hardware manufacturer, Securistyle,
continued its long-term partnership with Sovereign Windows, in
a recent window replacement scheme with The Community Gateway
Association, Bramhall Construction and Preston City Works
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Here:
Newstead
recently supplied 194 windows for the balconies of two 15 storey
apartment blocks for Macclesfield Borough Council
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Here:
Solaglas
Contracting Midlands has just completed a civic regeneration
scheme in Shropshire transforming Craven Arms' disused cattle
auction yard into a state-of-the-art office, retail and residential
development
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Here:
Greyhound
racing enthusiasts in Ireland are enjoying an even better experience
at five of the country's prominent greyhound racetracks thanks
to Pilkington Planar
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Here:
A
former council tower block in Manchester is being given a new
lease of life with PVC-U doors and windows from the Duraflex
Diamond Suite
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Here:
The
face of The Norwegian justice, Borgarting Court projects a modern
image and a spirit of openness with its immense Stopray Safir
and Sunergy glass façade from Glaverbel
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Here:
Familiar
industry marketeer Neil Roberts has been appointed as Marketing
and Communications Manager for Sapa
Building Systems
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Here:
With increased production levels and fast delivery times
to keep customers ahead in the market, Synseal
chose Karl Dove as Senior Quality Manager
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Here:
Gary
Firth has been appointed sales director of Metsec's
Window Components division, the UK specialist producer of steel
reinforcing section
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Here:
After
23 successful and happy years at Veka
plc, Steve Packer has decided to hang up his sample
window in favour of a life of golf and gardening
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Here:
Edgetech
UK has recruited a new Technical Sales Engineer to
respond to increased orders and enquiries, John Hesketh
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Here:
Rehau's
web site has been redesigned to take into account the
company's new brand identity and offers visitors a much
more in depth view of Rehau and its product range
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Here:
Maco
has launched the company’s new look web site, redesigned
throughout and produced in-house
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Here:
Internet
Leads Present an Affordable Marketing Strategy says
Eddie Gaughan Managing Director of Kömmerling Fabricator
Affordable Window Systems
Ltd
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Here:
Emplas
Commercial has
launched a new website to allow existing and potential
customers to have instant access to all areas of its
business
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Here:
Ritec
has
re-designed its website in direct response to feedback
from both internal and external influences, which makes
it even easier to find out about the company's range
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Here:
Spectus
Window Systems has made it possible for customers
to order marketing literature online
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Here:
Staff
from HOPPE (UK) supported
Race for Life, by taking part in a 5 Kilometre run
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Here:
On
Sunday 9th July 2006 Mark Moxon, Managing Director at
Tradestyle, tested
his endurance in a gruelling Triathlon in aid of the Baby
Care Unit at Barnsley District General Hospital
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Here:
Portal
Products has nominated the Severn Sound Money
Mountain to benefit from the company’s fundraising
campaign
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Here:
Safestyle
UK,
part of The Style Group, has agreed to support Bradford
Cancer Support Group's latest £1.1m Daisy Appeal,
which was launched recently to raise funds to finance
the purchase of new, larger premises
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Here:
Solaglas
Contracting Midlands put the spotlight
on health and safety issues recently as part of
a worldwide International Health & Safety Day
on Tuesday 13th June 2006
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Here:
Merseytravel's
biggest project - the £32 million Liverpool
South Parkway (LSP) Interchange
- opened its doors to the public for the first time
this month. It features solar photovoltaic cells on
south facing windows providing some of the electricity
and saving 1.5 tonnes of CO2 a year
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Here:
Bystronic
Glass UK
will be holding a number of open days at its head
office in Telford, on 11th and 12th October 2006.
Here key personnel at the company will define and
demonstrate the significance of gas filling and
how it relates to the new mandatory European Directive
EN 1279-3 which comes into effect April 2007
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Here:
Clayton
Glass Ltd
is the first sealed unit manufacturer in the North
to pass BS EN 1279 Part 2 with Super Spacer®.
'It's great to be leading the market in the north,'
says Ryan Green, Managing Director of Clayton Glass.
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Here:
David
Cameron has presented Saint-Gobain's
Eggborough float glass plant - crowned as the UK's best factory
in October - with a prestigious environmental accolade.
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Here:
Recovinyl
member Anglian Windows
is an industry-leading example of how ‘first’ generation
PVC-U windows can be recycled, rather than landfilled, through
a sustainable approach to post-use PVCu window collection
and waste segregation.
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Here:
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Signs
of The Times
Further indications of a changing window market this week, as the directors
of the failed company CWG announce the formation of CWG Choices,
strongly denying the charge of 'phoenixing', instead claiming the right
to start from scratch with what they have learnt: 'a
way for them to retrace their steps', they say.
Even more a sign of these modern times is the announcement - only weeks after The Gl@zine reported the 'virtual marriage' between Sash and VEKA after 20 years trading with each other - that Sash has, how shall we say, erm... 'gone over the side', and is now enjoying a bigamous relationship with Spectus. Dave Ruzicka, joint MD of Sash, explains that all parties are very happy with the arrangement and that he would recommend it to others. It's also answered our question about the tail wagging the dog.
We learn that this year's G-Awards has been the tightest to judge so far: 'After much scrutinizing of a massively increased inbox of entries, the judges have been able to come up with their shortlists in the 12 award categories for this year', explains organiser Tony Higgin. 'The quality has been extremely high and consistent throughout, forcing some very tight verdicts from the adjudicating panel. So much so, that in one category, Glass Company of the Year, the number of finalists was extended to four', he adds.
The winners will be presented with their awards at the G 06 Awards Presentation Gala Dinner being held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on September 15th and hosted by top entertainer Alistair McGowan. The breakdown of finalists can be found here.
Finally, for industry old timers, our People section has some welcome news this week: gainful employment has been found for Neil Roberts and Gary Firth and Steve Packer has finally been drummed out of the industry.
Account
Manager (x2)
Our client is the UK subsidiary of a major European PVCu
Extrusion company that operates worldwide. In the UK the brand is well
respected and the company has an enviable reputation for quality and
customer service.
[More
Here]
Sales
and Marketing Director VEKA plc
Our client is seeking an exceptional candidate to lead
and direct the company’s sales and marketing operations. Responsible
for developing and implementing plans that enable VEKA to reach its
strategic goals the role involves full operational control of a dedicated
and experienced business development team.
[More
Here]
Account
Manager/ Specification Executive
Scotland
Our
client is the UK subsidiary of a major European PVCu Extrusion company,
with subsidiaries in Europe, China, USA and the Far East. They are a
recognised market leader, with a significant UK presence.
[More
Here]
Glassex
2007
The
dates for Glassex 2007 have now
been confirmed and booked. Taking place at the National Exhibition
Centre (Birmingham) from the 4th to the 7th of March 2007, Glassex
will be changing its tack.
[More
on this Event]
Debut
for Jedson Composite Doors at CIH
Composite
door specialist Jedson Composite Doors Ltd attracted interest from
local authorities and social housing providers throughout the UK following
its debut at the 2006 CIH Exhibition in Harrogate.
[More
on this Event]
Reflex
Backs Glassex
The
specialist branded conservatory roof glass Reflex
has re-booked for next years Glassex with a stand over four times
the size of this year's event. At nearly 120m2 the bigger stand is
testament to the success of Reflex as a specialist in this field.
[More
on this Event]
Yale
OEM at CIH
Yale
OEM,
the new name for Yale Door and Window Solutions, set out its stall
as the leading supplier of Door Hardware to the social housing market
at this year's CIH Show.
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on this Event]
‘Open
And Shut Case’ for PVC-U Seminar
A
seminar organised by the British Plastics Federation Windows
Group has reinforced the environmental and economic advantages of
PVC-U windows and doors to specifiers involved in social housing projects
across London.
[More
on this Event]
Get
On Board for Glasstec 2006
Time
is running out to take advantage of a great Glasstec 2006 travel
deal. Once again Ritec and its partners are offering an unbeatable
package, which includes a luxury cabin aboard the River Art hotelship
moored in the centre of Düsseldorf.
[More
on this Event]
Following the recent sell-out success of the Sales Masterclass Seminars, Purplex have launched a series of high-impact sales training courses in the North and South of England. Sales Mastery™ is a one day intensive sales training programmes designed specifically for the Window and Conservatory Industry.
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Calendar
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!!JUST UPDATED!!
At its AGM, Glass Training
Ltd made a number of award presentations to individuals
and companies in the glass sector. These included ten individuals/organisations
associated with the Glass Qualifications Authority (GQA).
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here:
Eurocell
Profiles, one of the UK's largest PVC-u manufacturers,
has recently achieved BBA accreditation for its Eurologik Ovolo
and its Chamfered Cream Logik window systems.
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here:
Commercial fabricator, Rugby Windows,
has achieved Kitemark accreditations BS7412 and BS7950 enhanced
security standard on its casement windows manufactured from both
Deceuninck 3000 and 1800 Series.
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here:
SWC Trade Frames Ltd in Scarborough
has achieved a hat trick of British Fenestration Rating Council
(BFRC) energy ratings for its PVCu window ranges, with BM TRADA
Certification Ltd.
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here:
Synseal
fabricator Trade Frames is now offering a full marketing support
package for installers. The progressive company based in Martock,
Somerset is attacking the market with free marketing support
and advice.
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Here:
Newstead
Trade Frames
has launched a new installer support package - the Selling Made
Easy (SME) scheme.
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Here:
Plastmo
fabricator, Carlisle Window Systems went to the shops to help
generate leads for its windows, doors and conservatories and
judging by the results it was a great shopping experience.
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Here:
To
celebrate its diversification into garage conversions, internal
doors and PVC flat roofing, Preston-based MPH
Windows has put its name to a rather different product,
that of 125cc motorbike rider and racer Simon Griffith.
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Here:
The definitive guide to Approved Document M of the
Building Regulations for the door and hardware industry has just
been published by the Door & Hardware
Federation (DHF).
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Here:
Specialist sliding sash manufacturer Masterframe
Windows Ltd has a new sales tool to help its customers
to convert as many leads as possible. The 'Twin Pack' is a double
brochure, with a glossary of terms to explain each component.
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Here:
Orders
in the twelve months to June 2006
rose by eight per cent compared with the previous twelve months,
and orders in the second quarter 2006 rose by six per cent compared
to the same period a year earlier. Orders in the second quarter
2006 rose by four per cent compared to the previous quarter, with
increases in all sectors except public non-housing and private
industrial orders.
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here:
As
from September 2009 a new 14 - 19 Qualification
will be made available, which will change the way vocational skills
are developed for young people. From 2011 all young people in England
will have an entitlement to study the new Manufacturing
Diploma, giving them a fast track into their chosen career.
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Here:
Sector
Skills Council, Proskills, has
embarked on a UK-wide consultation with employers which will shape
the future of skills provision and funding for the glass and glazing
industry.
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Here:
Carl
F Petersen Ltd,
the hardware distributor and producer of a professional tools/accessories
catalogue, invests heavily in standards, training and development.
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Here:
Certass
has been granted ministerial approval to be licenced for self certification
under Part L of building regulations. This introduces an element of
choice into the market place.
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here:
PART L ARCHIVE
The first annual Glazing Executives Forum
is to be held in Las Vegas in conjunction with the annual trade show,
GlassBuild America: The Glass,
Window & Door Expo.
[More
on this Event]
Glasstech
India will now be co-located with ET GlassCon 2006 in Mumbai
on 23 - 26 November.
[More
on this Event]
Interbuild
India 2006 will take place from 26-28 October in hall 12
at the Pragati Maidan Exhibition Grounds in New Delhi, India.
[More
on this Event]
ISAAG
2006 will be held in Munich (Germany) on October 30-31,
2006.
[More
on this Event]
From
the 24th - 28th October 2006, glasstec
will once again open its doors to the worldwide glass and glazing
industries in Düsseldorf.
[More
on this Event]
Reed
Exhibitions plans to hold the next Interplas
on 15-18 May 2007.
[More
on this Event]
Plans
for GPD 2007 (June 15 - 18) are
well underway. The event will again be held in its traditional grounds
in Tampere, Finland.
[More
on this Event]
Interbuild 07, The Home of Building, will be staged at
the NEC Birmingham for five days between Sunday 28th October and Thursday
1st November 2007.
[More
on this Event]
Exhibition
Calendar
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for upcoming exhibitions in the UK and the rest of the world.
UPDATED!!
WE HAVE EMAIL...
Physical
Facts
Behind
the
Warm
Edge
Hype
Comments
on warm
edge
spacer
comparisons
and
window
energy
ratings
by Ingrid
Quel,
Product
Manager
Thermix,
ENSINGER
GmbH,
Germany.
'It's
amazing
to watch
the
heated
discussions
about
warm
edge
in the
UK from
other
European
countries
that
have
been
concerned
about
green
matters
for
a long
time.
We have
been
working
in the
field
of warm
edge
for
more
than
13 years,
so we
would
like
to say
a few
words
on warm
edge
in general
and
give
some
factual
comments:'
[Read
the
Rest
Here]
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
DAVE
–
Defence
Against
Violent
Entry
In
response
to public
concerns
over the
security
of doors
fitted
with euro-profile
cylinders,
independent
hardware
distributor
Wagner
has introduced
the Defence
Against
Violent
Entry
door handle
range,
known
by the
acronym
DAVE.
[More
on this
Product]
Product
of the
Week Archive
here
PROJECT OF THE WEEK
Regent
Wins RIBA
Acclaim
for Military
Restoration
Veka
fabricator
Regent RS
Group has
won national
acclaim
for its
part in
the restoration
of a listed-status
Army Regimental
Command
Post. The
accolade
comes from
the Royal
Institute
of British
Architects
(RIBA),
which named
Regent a
‘Company
of Excellence’
for the
project.
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on this
Project]
PILKINGTON FANTASY FOOTBALL
It's
All
Kicked
Off
In
The
Premiership
And
Pilkington's
Fantasy
Football
League
The
Premiership
is
back
with
a
bang
and
as
usual
there
was
a
whole
host
of
twists,
turns
and
surprises
that
foxed
you
Pilkington
Fantasy
Football
League
managers.
New
players,
stadiums
and
teams
hit
the
headlines
with
a
vengeance
and
made
their
mark
on
top-flight
football
-
but
will
it
continue?
[Latest
Results
Here]
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
CWG
Choice
is
'Not
a
Phoenix'
say
Directors
New
it
might
be
but
CWG
Choices
Ltd,
the
new
trade
only
supplier
of
frames
to
installers
has
started
with
a
pedigree
that
is
beyond
dispute.
With
a
lineage
that
goes
back
to
1992,
directors
Jason
Wilder
and
Philip
de
Clermont
are
both
highly
experienced
and
known
for
their
fabrication
capabilities
and
business
ethics.
[More
on
this
Story]
Sash
Chooses
Spectus
Elite
70
as
Second
System
Yorkshire-based
Sash
UK
Ltd
is
the
latest
fabricator
to
switch
on
to
the
benefits
of
Spectus'
Elite
70
system.
Offering
Elite
70
system
will
allow
Sash
UK
Ltd
to
fully
exploit
opportunities
in
all
sectors,
but
most
critically
the
new
build
sector.
[More
on
this
Story]
G06
Awards Finalists
include Mila,
Masterframe,
Lister and
Rockdoor
'The
G-Awards are
set to be
the highlight
of the year,
as they celebrate
the success
stories of
our industry
and emphasise
the fact that
there are
still opportunities
for companies
to shine despite
a difficult
market', says
finalist Lister
Trade Frames,
whose comments
we run alongside
those of other
finalists
Masterframe,
Mila and Rockdoor.
[More
on this Story]
'Exceptional
Talent' Takes
Four To The
Final Of The
Bohle Glass
Student Awards
With such
a high level
of quality
submissions
entered into
the Bohle
Glass Student
of the Year
Awards - with
the Winner
to be announced
at the G06
Awards ceremony
on September
15th - the
judging panel
has had its
work cut out
selecting
four finalists
out of the
12 candidates
who made it
onto the much-coveted
shortlist.
[More
on this Story]
AB Glass Thanked by Prince of Wales for Supporting Reservists
AB Glass (Doors & Windows) Ltd of Swansea was recognised for its support of members of the Reserve Forces at a reception hosted by HRH the Prince of Wales at his Clarence House residence on Wednesday 19th July 2006.
Bohle
Moves Glasstec
to Cheshire!
For those
of you who
are unable
to go to Glasstec,
Germany's
international
glass trade
fair, Bohle
Ltd is opening
up its doors
to showcase
the very latest
range of products