Weekly Email News for the Glass, Glazing
and Fenestration Industries
12th December 2006
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Thermoseal Glass
Equipment has been manufacturing machinery now
for over 25 years and says that it is one of the longest established
insulated glass machinery production companies in the UK and
maybe even Europe
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Here:
Business
at United Ag is booming and to capitalise upon the demand
for aluminium doors, windows and curtain walling, the company
has installed an Elumatec
SBZ122 CNC profile machining centre
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Here:
To
improve the efficiency of the uPVC window fabricator using
the new 1HDX Kombimatec
Cruciform Welder a set of support arms are now available and
can be fitted to existing machines in the field
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Here:
Supertrucks Ltd has launched its first full range of glass carrying racks and associated equipment specifically engineered for the LDV Maxus van
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UAP's Framemaster Anti-Vandal letterplate will open fully to the door with no stop against which the flap can be pushed and the pivot hinge broken
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Glass
manufacturers can improve their glass quality and production
when using HYFINE™. This solution has been developed
by the Linde Gas Division
of Linde AG
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Here:
Two new SynerJy beads have been launched by Synseal to make fabrication and installation even easier
More Here:
D-2000
is a single component, warm applied, 100% solids REACTIVE
hot melt butyl sealant from Delchem
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Here:
Bohle
has introduced the new Verti-Clean series of washing
systems for cleaning flat glass quickly and effectively
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Here:
Freefoam Plastics, a manufacturer of quality approved roofline and rainwater systems, has introduced a new slate and tile trim system
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WHS
Halo
has introduced a new profile to complement its Vertical Sliding
(VS) Sash Window. The Large / Large Sash Interlock
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Here:
A
new step conveyor, the ZSL 151 feed unit and control module
from Weber Automatic Assembly Systems
Ltd, is designed for production line screwdriving
tasks
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Here:
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Windowlink
also offers manufacturing software and has just
launched a special program to assist with the production of
bi-fold doors
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Here:
Float
Glass Industries (FGI) has been appointed as the
main UK and Ireland distributor and fabricator for Decoran
and Structuran
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Here:
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Plastmo
fabricator, Frame Plus Ltd,
set up its trade counter back in March and has experienced a
roaring success from it. The trade counter was set up through
a growing demand from its trade window customers
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Here:
Sheerframe
window fabricator and installer Crystal
uPVC has embarked on its latest contract with Countryside
Properties involving dark grey coloured PVC windows, doors and
curtain walling for apartment blocks at the house builder's
pioneering Sportcity development in Manchester
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Here:
Crystal
Windows of Romford in Essex, the largest independent
manufacturer and installer of double glazed replacement windows
and doors in the south east, is now entering the third year
of using the Excalibur shootbolt locking system from hardware
manufacturer Kenrick
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Here:
Whilst
some window companies are feeling the squeeze, Leonardo
Windows is a picture of success. The Stockport fabricator
has recently invested £25,000 in new machinery and in
expanding its delivery fleet
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Here:
Over 2,250 m2 of double glazed laminated Pilkington Planar
from Pilkington Building Products - UK,
has been used to stunning effect to create one of the country's
most energy efficient buildings: the international headquarters
for Sage Group Plc at Newcastle Great Park
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Here:
Devoran
Windows of Truro's prestigious regeneration of a former hotel
into 28 luxury apartments, saw the company installing a range
of French and single doors supplied by window profile manufacturer,
Sash UK Ltd
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Here:
A
clear glass balcony extension from Balcony
Systems Ltd has transformed the way John and Julie
Tunnicliffe use their 1960s 'upside-down' Winchester home. At
over five metres wide and between two and three metres deep, the
tapered balcony is another room
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Here:
A
senior manager at Microsoft commissioned Bygone Preferred Installer
Jade of Wollaston to fit 80
Bygone Collection sash windows in his Edwardian mansion
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Here:
The
refurbishment and repair of the silicone, fully four-sided structurally
bonded, curtain walling system at Network House, Kings Langley,
was carried out by Structura UK Ltd
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Here:
CGI's
Pyroguard fire resistant glass is protecting visitors to
a new community facility in the heart of the Lake District
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Here:
A
working association goes back for eight years or more between
Daedalian Glass and Blackthorn
Homes
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Here:
Beaufort's
versatile aluminium system is meeting the mixed use needs of a
development by Quarnmill Construction on the southern outskirts
of Derby
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Here:
Increasing
demand in all areas of Sash business
has prompted the recruitment of a Business Development Advisor
(BDA) dedicated solely to the Fitrite Decking and Fencing division
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Here:
Two
valued employees recently celebrated their 20th year of employment
with fenestration contractor, Radway
Door and Windows Ltd
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Here:
Martindales
may be the UK's leading independent supplier of uPVC windows
and doors to the insurance industry - but it has also just recruited
its 20th woodworking craftsman to cope with demand for repair
and replacement wood
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Here:
Bromsgrove-based
lifting specialist Oktopus UK
has announced the appointment of Andrew Hinton-Sheley as head
of its cranes division
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Here:
Safestyle,
the independent uPVC replacement window and door company,
launched a new customer-focused, interactive website
last month
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Here:
The
National Glass Association has reached an agreement
with Glass Doctor® that will make its on-line training
programme, MyGlassClass.com,
available to all of Glass Doctor's 140 franchises and
hundreds of glass technicians
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Here:
The
Glassex Conservatory Design
Competition is changing tack to receive all
entries for 2007's show online
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Here:
The
newly launched Alumasc Exterior
Building Products website is designed to
provide comprehensive product and technical information
for architects, specifiers and contractors
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Here:
Stuart Stokes, Commonwealth Games 3000 metre steeple chase
runner for Great Britain, won the Benidorm half marathon
last month having led a group of runners, sponsored by
leading manufacturer of conservatory systems K2
Conservatory Systems Ltd
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Here:
Touched
by the plight of a young cancer victim, Harry and Loren
Holgate of Cheltenham-based Outlook
Windows undertook an extreme fundraising challenge
recently, abseiling 160 ft from the top of town's tallest
building
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Here:
Statistics
released by the Health
and Safety Executive for 2005/06 show
the rate of fatal and major injuries in the construction
industry is continuing to fall. The Health and Safety
Statistics 2005/06 report shows
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Here:
CITB-ConstructionSkills
announce that Darren Hoft is the millionth candidate
to pass its Health and Safety Test. Hoft, a Carpenter
from London, took the Test through CITB-ConstructionSkills'
new SkillsDirect service
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Here:
Hydro
is investing NOK 150 million in the solar energy company
Norsun, which is planning to set up a plant in Årdal
for the production of monocrystalline silicon wafers
for solar cells
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Here:
‘If
we are going to help solve the global climate problems, it
is important that we steer the development of technology on
to the right track, and find solutions that the rest of the
world can also afford,’ emphasised Hydro
CEO Eivind Reiten at the company's annual energy seminar in
Bergen
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Here:
SAGE
Electrochromics, Inc.'s
electronically tintable architectural glass products have
been selected as one of the 2006 Top 10 Green Building Products
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Here:
Recycling
aluminium, PVCu and timber is already second nature to Hallmark
Panels. However, there is always scope for improvement as
John Rolland from Hallmark
explains
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Here:
Barnsley-based
Redfearn Glass has opened
its doors to The Institute of Environmental Management and
Assessment (IEMA) to help members understand more about the
glass recycling and manufacturing processes
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Here:
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You've
Got to Be in It to Win It
This week we report on the official launch of the UK Aluminium in
Renovation Awards. The Awards will be split into 6 categories with
the most innovative in the eyes of the panel of Judges, chaired by Bill
Gething, receiving a first prize of £5000. The date for the last
entries will be the 2nd of February 2007 and any refurbished building
completed after the 1st of January 2005 is eligible for entry. So get
those entries in! More here,
or below.
Talking of Awards, The Gl@zine is to take a more proactive role in one of the key categories of the G-07 Awards next year. Any glass and glazing projects or installations which are used on The Gl@zine as 'Project of the Week' will be automatically entered into this category. Take a look at this week's entry - here - and you will see why.
Synseal has announced today that it is to run a multi-million pound consumer campaign, via TV advertising, to support its conservatory offering, for the benefit of its fabricators and installers. This is a bold move, and efforts in this direction over the years have not been very successful - eg K-Glass in the 1980s and more recently, Ultraframe's consumer led campaign with Uri Geller as the somewhat erratic figurehead. However, Pilkington tried again with Activ and enjoyed a massive sales boost as a result, so if Synseal gets it right - which it has an annoying (to its competitors anyway) habit of doing - it could be taking the first step into the future.
Managing
Director (North West)
Our
client has been a World leader in its field for 20 years and continues
to lead in an increasingly competitive market supplying to the building
products sector. Acknowledged as innovative and ambitious for growth,
the business is ready to take the next steps in its development of both
product and service to maintain and advance its market leadership. Turning
over in excess of £60 million the company employs over 500 people
on two main sites in the UK. This is a demanding role that requires
an exceptional leader and an achiever.
[More
Here]
Primary
Section Manager (x1) and Finishing Section Manager (x1)
Our client is a fast growing and
ambitious local trade fabricator of PVCu windows doors and conservatories.
Already well established they are working towards a lean environment
and intend to be a major player in the marketplace by providing customers
with excellent service, and quality product.
[More
Here]
Polymer
Foams 2007 Conference
Applied
Market Information, LLC (AMI) is organising an international conference
with a clear focus on applications and applied technology. Polymer
Foams 2007 will take place 2-3 October at the Doubletree
Hotel in Newark, NJ, USA.
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on this Event]
Interbuild
2007 Returns to the Autumn
Interbuild,
the UK's most comprehensive building and construction trade show returns
to its traditional time slot in the autumn from 2007, show organisers
Emap Construct confirmed.
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on this Event]
Secured
By Design joins Glassex
Wanting
to increase its appeal to the hardware and public sector markets,
Glassex has entered into a close partnership with Secured By Design
(SBD) to support the 2007 exhibition
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on this Event]
Exhibiting
Success at Glassbuild America
When it comes to exhibiting experience at Glassbuild America,
Windowmaker has a history that dates back over 20 years. This
year the Las Vegas Convention Centre saw the North American launch
of Windowmaker ERP, SQL and Express products.
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on this Event]
Bystronic
to Hold more Demonstration Seminars
After
the success of the recent open day held by Bystronic Glass UK
at the Telford head office, the company has scheduled further events
due to the demand from customers. The next event will be held on December
12th 2006.
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on this Event]
Interbuild
Exclusive Collaboration with Mtech
Interbuild
has announced an exclusive collaboration with Mtech Group to
deliver what promises to be THE event in the off-site construction
calendar.
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on this Event]
Pilkington
Backs Conservatory Competition
Pilkington
Activ™ has demonstrated its commitment to the new-look Glassex
with the announcement that it will sponsor the popular Conservatory
Design Competition next March.
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on this Event]
Win
DeWalt Power Tools at Glassex 2007
Pre-planning
a visit to Glassex 2007 could reward visitors with £1000 worth
of power tools, courtesy of Glassex and DeWalt the supplier
of tools and equipment to the construction industry.
[More
on this Event]
Plastic
Building Profiles 2007
Applied
Market Information, LLC, has announced the 7th International Conference
Profiles 2007. This conference looks at design, materials, extrusion
technology and applications of plastics in building profiles.
[More
on this Event]
Forecast
Conference, January 2007
The
Construction Products Association, in conjunction with Construction
News is hosting the fifth annual forecast conference; Forecasting
for Construction, in January 2007.
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on this Event]
Get
on the Grid at GlazeKart 2007
Last
May saw the first GlazeKart competition take place at Milton
Keynes and organiser, Walnut Motorsport has released the date for
next year's event: Friday, 29th June.
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on this Event]
Exhibition
Calendar
Go
Here:
for upcoming exhibitions in the UK and the rest of the world.
Volkswagen's
recently-launched large panel van, the Crafter, has claimed
the top award at the prestigious What Van? Van of the Year Awards.
The Crafter also won the Large Panel Van award, while the Caddy
with DSG gearbox clinched the Technology award.
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here:
The BBA has added new Sunlite
roofing and glazing products from Palram
to the range of approved materials for construction.
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here:
In the What’s New section of the BBA
website there are new certificates for Lodge Joinery (LB Plastics),
Eurocell Profiles and Drayton Windows (Duraflex), amendments to
Eagley Plastics (Procell), a withdrawn certificate from Canterbury
Conservatories and a lapsed one from Clearview Yorkshire.
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here:
There is fierce competition for Ballymena Borough Council annual
awards. Topping the Marketing and Business Innovation section in
’05, this year New World
won the category Best Business Growth.
More
here:
Selecta Systems is celebrating
achieving BS7950 accreditation on the company’s casement windows.
And Trojan is celebrating because
Selecta's casement windows used the company’s Stallion 2 shootbolt.
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here:
Vintage
Conservatories was delighted to take advantage of Cervoglass
after winning a recent competition run by the company.
More
Here:
Coltishall
Youth Football Club’s Under 11 team, sponsored by Everest
Commercial, is top of the North East Norfolk Youth
Football League after having gone unbeaten for the team's first
seven games of the season.
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Here:
Two
of South Yorkshire's leading junior sports clubs have benefited
from the generosity of Windowstyle
UK, the manufacturing arm of the Style Group UK Ltd.
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Here:
Window
and Glass Installers can now define their marketing through
the newly launched lead generator, Quotatis.
Biduro Challenge.
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Here:
The
team at Exteriorplas, a
REHAU fabricator based in Epping, Essex, is celebrating after
the Radical SR4 Clubsport car sponsored by the company won the
2006 Dunlop Radical Biduro Challenge.
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Here:
Alcoa,
a sponsor of the Ferrari Pan-Am 20,000 announces that the Italian
automaker's caravan has stopped in Pittsburgh as part of its
84-day test drive journey of its new, 12-cylinder 599 GTB Fiorano.
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Here:
Ultraframe
has launched new literature to explain the features and benefits
of the company's polycarbonate range.
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Here:
The
Jones Tool Company Ltd has just published a new catalogue
and price list for its brand of Wolferal cutting tools and saw
blades.
More
Here:
Fitting internal doorkits is now even easier thanks
to the new ready fit doorkit guide from JELD-WEN.
More
Here:
Tremco
illbruck Ltd has published a new guide to its comprehensive
Webbseal family of professional sealants and adhesives for widespread
building and construction industry applications.
More
Here:
Construction
Orders in the twelve months to October 2006 rose by
eight per cent compared with the previous twelve months, and orders
in the three months to October 2006 rose by eight per cent compared
to the same period a year earlier.
More
here:
Last
year the company became the UK's Fabricator of the Year in the G-05
Awards. This year it has won the G-06 Award for Training and Development.
So what has Lister Trade Frames
been doing lately to deserve such recognition from the industry?
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Here:
Training
staff is a prerequisite to the success of any business but Hallmark
Panels is taking it one step further. By April 2007, every
member of the production team and associated operations will be assessed
to NVQ Level 2 in Business Improvement.
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Here:
Nine
members of staff of Advantage Windows and
Conservatories Ltd, the Cheshire - based trade fabricator,
were recently awarded National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ's) to
level 2 and level 3.
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Here:
Intercept Spacer Systems have
now passed BS EN1279 Part 3, the section of the standard that deals
with insulating gas leakage.
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Here:
With
CE marking of sealed units on the horizon and BS EN 1279 about to
come into force, Solaglas Canterbury
has been making sure that all is in order well in advance of the dates
of applicability
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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:
Changes
to Part L of the building regulations in the Republic of Ireland,
which came into force in July 2006, will have a dramatic affect on
the specification of new and replacement windows in non-housing. In
most cases Pilkington can help
achieve the new performance requirements with the application of Pilkington
K Glass.
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here:
PART L ARCHIVE
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]
Glassex
2007 will take place at the National Exhibition Centre
(Birmingham) from the 4th to the 7th of March 2007.
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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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on this Event]
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
Fire
Retardant
Secondary
Glazing
from
Selectaglaze
Selectaglaze,
the
designer,
manufacturer
and
installer
of secondary
glazing
systems
has
developed
a product
that
has
successfully
passed
a 30
minute
integrity
fire
test
to BSEN
1364-1:
1997
and
BSEN
1363-1:
1999.
Working
in conjunction
with
Pilkington,
Royal
Warrant
holder
Selectaglaze
has
responded
to a
need
for
a secondary
glazing
system
to provide
fire
protection
in vulnerable
areas
such
as windows
adjacent
to fire
escapes.
[More
on this
Product]
Product
of the
Week
Archive
here
The
'Heavenly-Appeal'
of
Laminated
Glass
Solutions
from
DuPont
The
increased
use
of
decorative
laminated
glass
technology
from
DuPont
in
religious
buildings
and
sacred
art
is
reflected
in
three
recent
examples
from
across
the
globe:
In
California,
the
restored
inner
dome
of
a
cathedral
uses
SentryGlas®
Expressions™
in
lieu
of
traditional
stained
glass;
at
a
Baroque
Church
in
Italy,
‘paving
stones’
made
of
SentryGlas
Expressions
expose
Roman
tombs
beneath
the
church;
while
the
same
technology
has
also
been
used
to
create
a
large
photographic
wall
featuring
giant
Buddhas
for
offices
in
Hong
Kong.
[More
on
this
Project]
PILKINGTON FANTASY FOOTBALL
Chelsea
Dig
In
Ashley
Cole
may
have
taken
all
the
newspaper
space
in the
run
up to
the
Arsenal
game,
but
the
match
was
still
an important
one
to both
sets
of fans
and
the
title
race.
In the
end
it was
Alex
Ferguson
who
was
most
happy
with
the
result
–
but
did
it make
any
difference
to your
teams?
[Latest
Results
Here]
WE HAVE EMAIL...
12%
Prices
Increases
are
a Hike
Too
Far
In
the
last
two
days,
I have
received
three
letters
from
hardware
suppliers
and
systems
companies
advising
us that
prices
are
going
up in
January
by an
average
of 12%.
Is this
a coincidence?
I think
not.
This
is after
the
major
glass
suppliers
have
been
putting
pressure
on the
market
all
year,
with
regular
hefty
price
increases
and
more
in the
pipeline.
[Read
the
Rest
Here]
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Synseal
launches
ITV
campaign
Synseal
is launching
a multi-million
national
TV campaign
to bring
the
UK's
number
one
choice
for
windows
and
conservatories
directly
to homeowners
to support
fabricators
and
installers.
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on this
Story]
Aluminium
in Renovation
Awards
The
Building
Centre
in London
recently
hosted
the
press
launch
of the
'UK
Aluminium
in Renovation
Awards'
which
is to
take
place
early
in 2007.
The
awards
are
the
initiative
of the
European
Aluminium
Association
and
the
UK is
one
of currently
thirteen
countries
who
are
co-ordinating
entries
which
will
be judged
and
awarded
on a
country
basis
and
then
entered
into
a wider
European
competition.
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on this
Story]
Lister
Celebrates
Milestone
with
Grand
Performance
Staffordshire
super-fabricator
Lister
Trade
Frames
(LTF)
is
celebrating
a
significant
milestone
by
passing
the
1000