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10th October 2006
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Ideal
VS is the new PVC-U vertical sliding sash window system from
aluplast
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Here:
Fred
Duncombe Ltd, manufacturer of the Exidor brand
has now launched the 500 SERIES, a new narrow style range
of Panic and Emergency Exit Hardware
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Here:
IQ
Glass®
is an effective radiant heating system. ‘Radiant heat
provides a level of comfort that no other heating method can
match,’ says the company
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Here:
Nico
Manufacturing,
has extended its range of quality Friction Hinges with the
launch of LoadPro Heavy Duty Hinges
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Here:
Sika
provides the total solution for bonding and sealing composite
and thermoplastic doors with a range of technologically-advanced
structural adhesives
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Here:
Thermbridge,
has launched a new thermal insulation system for aluminium
window and door systems
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Here:
A
new range of coloured doors has been launched by trade fabricator
Tradelink
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Here:
Unico
from Forster is a new
profile system for steel and stainless steel thermally insulated
doors and windows
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Here:
The
modern trend for lighter coloured woodgrains has stimulated
strong demand for JELD-WEN’s
stylish range of Foil Veneer doors
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Here:
Wendland
Roof Solutions has updated its Modual low pitch
roof to further improve the quality of the system
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Solihull
Community Housing's multi-million window replacement programme
with Kömmerling fabricator and installer Radway
is yielding outstanding results on its Key Performance Indicators
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Here:
Midlands-based
Aztec fabricator, TCR
continues to grow and enhance its reputation as a leading conservatory
roof fabricator in the area
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Here:
National
fabricator, Modplan Ltd,
has experienced a phenomenal interest in the Veka
70mm product since its introduction at the start of this year
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Here:
Stoke
on Trent fabricator Lister Trade Frames
Ltd supplied 30 Masterframe
Classic vertical sliders for luxury apartments in Woodville.
Housebuilder I Construction worked on the project in June 2006
for South Derbyshire District Council
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Here:
Plastmo
fabricator, Allbrite Windows,
one of the North West's leading manufacturers of vertical sliders
and patio doors has now added the Rollex fully reversible sash
window to its product portfolio
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Here:
Sheerframe PVC windows
have helped a Kent housebuilder achieve the perfect seaside solution
at an exclusive development in Broadstairs
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Here:
Porth
Veor Manor Hotel in Cornwall provided the perfect location for
a new conservatory, installed by Wunderplas Windows (Cornwall)
Ltd, a member of Network VEKA
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Here:
The
Dakota Hotel in Glasgow is one of the latest glazing projects
completed by Solaglas Contracting Scotland
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Here:
The
Zen Buildings, a new development of 12 luxury flats and 4 penthouses
in Bolton, feature Spectus'
Reversible 70 windows finished in grey
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Here:
As
part of its recent makeover, the Crossing Church and Centre in
Worksop now features an unusual and stunning glazing exterior
from Pilkington
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Here:
At
Edinburgh Airport a newly built 57m high tower's 90sqm of new
glazing was treated onsite with Ritec's
ClearShield System for Low-M (Low-Maintenance) Glass
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Here:
The
Palma Nova hotel in Newquay has been converted into 23 luxury
apartments with PVCu windows and doors from Sash
UK Ltd
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Here:
Masterframe
Windows Ltd helped convince a conservation officer
that its Vintage range sashes were perfect for a £1.5 million
new build property in Prestwich
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Here:
Heated
glass from IQ Glass has been
installed at the Han Yang Ling museum in the Chinese city of Xi'an
to protect its 'terracotta army' figures
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Here:
Residents
at an exclusive development on the North Devon coast can enjoy
the sea views from their balconies courtesy of aluminium patio
doors from Beaufort
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Here:
Selecta
Systems has welcomed Jason Scrivens back to the firm
as commercial/new business sales manager
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Here:
Spectus
employee Stuart Remblance is celebrating nearly 25 years of
working with the company
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Here:
There
is a new team waiting to welcome tradesmen and DIY enthusiasts
through the doors at Heston Window
Store
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Here:
Stephan
Schaller will be head of the Volkswagen
Commercial Vehicles brand as of 1st January 2007
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Here:
Effective
September 1st, 2006, the Swede Torkel Rhenman (43) is the new
global business director, DuPont Glass
Laminating Solutions
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Here:
Joe
Makin, an area sales manager for Advantage
Windows and Conservatories Ltd, is celebrating his
10th year with the company
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Here:
Beaufort,
is increasing its sales force in response to continued market
growth, with new Sales Manager, Steve Austin
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Here:
Following
the successful launch earlier this year of Purplex
Mergers and Acquisitions, the company has added a ‘Business
for Sale’ register to its website
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Here:
Business
Micros, the software supplier, launched its
new web site on September 7th
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Here:
By
using Synseal's
massive library of online marketing materials including
images, videos and downloadable brochures, customers
can have their own website in just seven days
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Here:
Laird
Security Hardware has launched a new informative
web site on its range of window and door hardware solutions
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Here:
Windowstyle
UK, part of the Style Group has raised £500
for the Cystinosis Family Support Network at their annual
golf challenge
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Here:
Synseal fabricator Conservatory
Outlet raised £12,800 last Saturday night
at its second annual charity ball
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Here:
Danny
Hague of Advantage Windows and
Conservatories Ltd, has raised over a thousand
pounds through the support of customers and suppliers
for the Aviva Breakthrough Weekend
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Here:
JELD-WEN,
one of the UK’s largest timber window manufacturers,
has been awarded an International Safety Award from
leading training and advisory body the British Safety
Council
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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:
You may not be aware but all insulated glass sealed
units supplied under this scheme must be manufactured
to EN1279 part 2 &
3 by a certified supplier. The definition
of these terms are as follows
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Here:
Branded
conservatory roof glass manufacturer Reflex
has successfully passed part 2 of the new EN1279
standard that comes into force March 2007
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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.
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Here:
Moving
to a purpose-built facility next to a nature reserve in Scarborough
has given AWJ Glass the
'green' light to make its business more eco-friendly
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Here:
Sheerframe
PVC window systems company L.B. Plastics
has achieved the internationally recognised ISO 14001 environmental
management standard, an award which provides the final element
of the company's comprehensive five year environmental strategy
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Industry
experts will demystify waste legislation and uncover the latest
recycling solutions and technologies in the free seminar sessions
which run throughout the Recycling
& Waste Management Exhibition (RWM06) at the
Birmingham NEC from 12-14 September 2006
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Glassex
Back with a Bang
In a presentation to the
trade press recently, the organiser of Glassex and GP&T
(and Interbuild, and the plastics show PDM for that matter),
put its cards on the table. It had become too arrogant with its customers
and too distant from the industry it serves. But,
with new management on board, it's all change and the new team is all
ears.
After a series of consultations with the industry, a number of changes have been implemented, which we cover in more detail below. One of the more significant changes, is that Glassex and GP&T will be sharing dates again in 2008, with both shows moving to early April. The next Interbuild is scheduled for the end of October 2007.
Interestingly, we have a letter from Dave Jennings of UAP, with some reservations about Glassex which may well be answered by some of the new initiatives. Other letters this week include one from Roger Benton of Hoppe about the need for companies to pass on the rise in raw material costs to their customers, and a copy of a letter from Andy Jones of Edgetech in his continuing wrangles with government departments, this week it's the VAT Office!
Our glasstec 06 preview is growing, with a selection of well known names out of the 1200 plus exhibitors, and most of the 70 or so UK and Irish companies who you will find at the Düsseldorf glass show in October, which can be accessed from the Exhibitor List
Production
Control Manager
A Birmingham based manufacturer of sealed units, toughened
glass and processing requires an experienced Production Control Manager
to lead a busy Production Office.
[More
Here]
Health
& Safety, Quality & Environmental Manager
This is an exciting opportunity to work within an expanding
company with a leading position in specialist glass manufacturing, part
of a larger group this company is poised for significant expansion.
[More
Here]
RIBA
Sustainable Living Exhibition
An
exhibition of challenging new ideas and current examples of sustainable
design by London architects will be at St Paul's Church, St Paul's
Road, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 0PN until 26th October.
[More
on this Event]
Craftsmen
the Focal Point at glasstec 2006
For
the first time at glasstec, glass finishing techniques and glass applications
will have special shows for the skilled trades and craftsmen on the
Saturday of the fair.
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on this Event]
HOPPE
Scores Birdie with Customers
HOPPE (UK), the supplier of door and window hardware, used its annual
golf day at Patshull Park, Shropshire to strengthen ties with customers
and suppliers.
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on this Event]
WHS
Halo takes a Swing at its Customers
A glorious day in the first week of September saw WHS Halo taking
a swing at, or rather with, 100 of its customers at the company's
annual golf day.
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on this Event]
BPF
Leads UK Group to Middle East
The
British Plastics Federation (BPF) is co-ordinating a British
Group to the Middle East for the first time in its 73 year history.
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on this Event]
Call
For Papers: GPD 2007
The next GPD Finland event will
be unique because it will be marking its 10th anniversary. It will
also be a historical event since it will bring together, for the first
time, four VIP visionaries and panellist as speakers.
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on this Event]
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.
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.
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on this Event]
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Calendar
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for upcoming exhibitions in the UK and the rest of the world.
!!JUST UPDATED!!
Longstanding VEKA fabricators EXL
Windows has been recently praised for its role in winning
the Small House builder category in the Built-in Quality Awards.
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here:
Double celebrations were in full flow during the week of the G06
awards as specialist shaped frame manufacturer AGS
Pro-Bend took second place in the ‘Specialist of
the Year’ category at the G06 awards.
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here:
REHAU
has carried out indicative energy rating tests on its new REHAU-Heritage
vertical slider and has achieved a 'B' and 'C' rating on two versions
of the new window.
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here:
Self-build specialist Potton Ltd (Bedfordshire)
has won this year‚s TRADA-sponsored 'Best Technical Information
Support Award' for the company's new 'Practical Guide to Building
a Potton Home'.
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here:
Veka fabricator, Modplan Limited,
has recently gained PAS 23 and 24 accreditation on its range of
58mm residential doors.
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here:
Norwich
Network VEKA member NPS Glazing Systems
is harvesting the rewards for investing in its local agricultural
show.
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Here:
Lister
says that 'Elitis' is fast becoming a well recognised and sought
after brand within the industry and has recently branded its
fleet of vehicles to feature the Elitis name.
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There's
no 'mishtaking' the new advertising campaign from Total
Glass Ltd targeting installers with the message 'No
one looks after their installers better'.
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Here:
Aztec's
new corporate identity is just completing a re-branding
process which will bring to the industry a new and fresh image
for the conservatory roof systems supplier.
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Here:
Staffordshire
Network VEKA fabricator The Window
Works has taken the advertising for its retail division
into the fast lane with a total makeover for its well-know liveried
bus.
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Here:
With
the new season just a few weeks old, Safestyle
UK, the independent replacement window and door installer,
has been signed up to give Leeds United's campaign for promotion
and a return to Premiership soccer a head start.
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Here:
Homeline,
the premium roofline range, says that it now offers the largest
collection of marketing support in the industry.
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Here:
A bespoke order and pricing CD has been launched by
Portal Products.
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Here:
Architects and fabricators keen to keep up to date
with the latest developments in steel façade, window and
door systems will find plenty to interest them in the latest issue
of 'Produktnews', an eight-page technical newsletter produced
by Schüco Jansen.
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Here:
The latest brochure from Hurst
Plastics has been so popular that the company had to
call the printer to arrange more copies just 10 days after it
was delivered.
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Here:
UAP,
the door furniture to decorative glass products supplier has made
available to customers images of all its products on one handy
boxed CD.
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Here:
A new technical guide to timber windows from JELD-WEN
contains in-depth information regarding the specification of timber
windows to meet the latest Building Regulations, as well as Secured
by Design, energy efficiency and sustainability requirements.
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Here:
The Council for Aluminium
in Building (CAB) has recently re-written and published
two of its 'Setting the Standard' guides which assist building
professionals in complying with the latest standards and regulations
in the UK.
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Here:
Construction
Orders in the twelve months to August 2006 rose by
ten per cent compared with the previous twelve months, and orders
in the three months to August 2006 rose by 10 per cent compared
to the same period a year earlier. Orders in the three months
to August 2006 were unchanged compared to the previous three months.
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here:
A
new course being launched by The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture
and the Built Environment at The Robert Gordon
University (RGU) in Aberdeen could resolve this uncertainty
for a number of graduates.
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Here:
Sapa
Building Systems’ specifiers and commercial customers
are set to benefit from an update to the company’s popular Part
L CPD presentation.
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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
Glasstech
India will now be co-located with ET GlassCon 2006 in Mumbai
on 23 - 26 November.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Exhibition
Calendar
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for upcoming exhibitions in the UK and the rest of the world.
UPDATED!!
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
Beaufort's
Two-Part
Cill
Reduces
Risk
of Damage
A
Two-Part
Cill
System
from
Beaufort
Secure
Design
now
reduces
the
risk
of damage
to external
aluminium
cills
during
window
installation
on site.
[More
on this
Product]
Product
of the
Week
Archive
here
H&B
Design
Consultants
Extends
Abbotsford
Hotel
The
Abbotsford
Hotel
in
Ayr,
Scotland
was
determined
to
make
full
use
of
an
existing
courtyard
at
the
rear
of
the
hotel
and
asked
H&B
Design
to
design
and
cost
for
a
glass
roof
with
a
feature
lantern,
along
with
an
entrance
canopy
opening
out
onto
the
new
proposed
gardens.
[More
on
this
Project]
PILKINGTON FANTASY FOOTBALL
International
Weekend
Brings
Despair
To Premiership
Players
It was
a quiet
weekend
in the
Pilkington
Fantasy
Football
League
thanks
to the
Euro 2008
qualifiers.
The home
nations
had a
mixed
Saturday,
Northern
Ireland
drew,
Wales
got hammered
at home
to Slovakia
and England
fought
out a
0-0 draw
against
minnows
Macedonia.
The Republic
of Ireland
also crashed
to an
embarrassing
defeat
away in
Cyprus.
But biggest
surprise
of the
weekend
was Scotland’s
1-0 win
against
Patrick
Viera
and France.
[Latest
Results
Here]
WE HAVE EMAIL...
Sitting
on the
Fence
We
are still
sitting
on the
fence
regarding
both Glassex
and GP&T.
We, like
many,
are unsure
of the
investment
required
versus
the likely
benefit
to be
gained.
We would
exhibit
at both
Glassex
and GP&T
if the
proposal
from yourselves
was right.
However
to date
the cost
is high
and the
perceived
benefits
are far
outweighed
by the
fixed,
guaranteed
cost.
[Read
the Rest
Here]
Passing
it On
China's
economy
grew by
11.3%
year on
year in
the second
quarter
of this
year.
This phenomenal
growth
is absorbing
a very
large
portion
of the
world's
supply
of aluminium,
copper
and zinc.
India,
Brazil
and Mexico
are also
growing
fast.
World
demand
for these
metals
is expected
to remain
higher
than supply
for the
foreseeable
future.
The implications
are serious
for our
industry.
[Read
the Rest
Here]
Edgetech
Takes
on the
VAT Office!
We
understand
the criterion
for VAT
rating
of goods.
Windows
are not
and never
have been
a 'luxury'
product.
Although
the A
to C rated
units
are technologically
advanced,
quality
products,
they are
not priced
as premium
goods.
The industry
has worked
hard at
making
them as
accessible
as possible.
[Read
the Rest
Here]
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Sang,
Transpiration
et
Engrenage
Deux
(Blood,
Sweat
and
Gears
Two)
As
was
the
case
last
year,
the
GM
Fundraising
Tower
2
Tower
charity
cycle
ride
finished
as
it
started,
in
glorious
sunshine
on
Saturday
16th
September
a
little
after
3pm.
After
seven
days,
almost
500
miles
and
too
many
sores
to
count,
the
Mila
Hardware
sponsored
event
came
to
a
conclusion
under
Blackpool
Tower.
[More
on
this
Story]
New
Features,
New
Outlook
as
Glassex
Evolves
'Diversification
still
creates
opportunities
and
the
Glassex
team
is
targeting
businesses
and
sectors
that
dovetail
with
the
industry's
existing
products.
This,
we
are
confident,
will
create
a
more
rewarding
and
inspiring
event
for
exhibitors
and
visitors
alike.’
So
said
Glassex
Head
of
Sales
Dave
Broxton
at
a
recent
press
conference.
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on
this
Story]
