Weekly Email News for the Glass, Glazing
and Fenestration Industries
24th April 2007
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Ultraframe
has launched its latest roofing system, Pagoda, a new take on the
traditional lantern style conservatory
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Here:
Everwhite
has launched shutters in the UK: 'an attractive option for the homeowner
- allowing for cooling in the hot summer months'
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Here:
By
adding a new sheet geometry in 8mm thickness to its i-LINE range
of Makrolon® multi UV 4-wall sheets, Bayer
Sheet Europe responds to the continuous strong demand
for energy-saving construction materials
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Here:
Tremco illbruck has introduced Duralite, a high performance warm edge spacer system for use in the production of dual and triple pane insulating glass units
More Here:
Specialist
supplier to the PVCu industry - The Jones
Tool Company Ltd, has launched a new bead miller specifically
designed for PVCu vertical sliding windows
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Here:
Stained
Glass Overlay,
the UK designer and producer of decorative glass, has launched the
new Brilliant Cut Glass, the modern designer alternative to stained
glass windows
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Here:
The
first of a series of developments for conservatory roof systems,
aimed at providing the best option of its kind, is being launched
by Aztec Conservatory Roof Systems
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Here:
ATB
Systems Ltd has been working with Thermbridge
for some time and has jointly designed an aluminium casement window
system to incorporate the Thermbridge ‘clip and pour’
thermal break
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Here:
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The
UK supplier of sliding and folding hardware solutions has announced
the launch of a new system for folding external double glazed doors,
called the Hafele E3
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Here:
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Wagner's
Architectural Hardware Division has announced the addition of Siegenia-Aubi’s
new Axxent clampable concealed tilt before turn system for aluminium
windows to its range
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Here:
Bohle
has introduced Cristallo-Fix, a new hinge that enables
simple adjustment whilst maintaining precise tolerances
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Here:
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Never
one to waste words, Steve Holmes, Business Manager of Lancashire-based
installer Window Systems Ltd,
is nothing if not succinct when describing Duraflex window extrusions
as: ‘Good’.
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Here:
A
family owned and operated business, Force
8 Fabrication Ltd (an affiliate member of Network VEKA)
says that it has long enjoyed a reputation for innovation and excellence
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Here:
Window
fabricator frameXpress, based
in Telford, says that it has established a strong reputation for quality
and reliability which was recently recognised with the presentation
of three industry standards
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Here:
Family
run fabricator and construction company, Steve
Gilbert Building Services, based in south Lincolnshire
switched over to Plastmo back in October 2006 and says that it has
never looked back
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Here:
Spiritual home of the Vintners Association, ‘Five Kings House’
has recently undergone major refurbishment: CB Richard Ellis approached
Selectaglaze to handle the secondary
glazing
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Here:
Fire glass from CGI is taking care
of fire safety in a new home for the elderly and infirmed in Scotland.
CGI's Fireswiss Foam has been installed in fire screens throughout the
purpose-built nursing home
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Here:
Birchdale
Glass
says it has used its design, manufacture and installation expertise
to complete a demanding project in Birmingham
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Here:
An
installation of Sapa Building Systems'
Dualframe Window Wall has transformed the classrooms of a South Wales
school
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Here:
Warmshield
Windows Ltd of Halifax chose Maco
for the production of French Windows for developer City Services at
the Valley Mill
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Here:
Movement,
life and the natural colours of the Lake District come together in a
recent glass artwork completed by Daedalian
at Furness General Hospital in Cumbria
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Here:
As
part of its Decent Homes partnership with Hillingdon Homes Limited,
Bowater Windows recently acted as
the main contractor for the refurbishment of Skeffington Court, a 14
storey residential block
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Here:
HOPPE
has helped improve the Army's standard of living in PFI contract at
the old Colchester garrison
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Here:
Pilkington
Planar structural glazing system has been used to stunning effect at
a new library in the southwest seaport town of Turku, Finland
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Here:
Anglian
Building Products
is strengthening its southern operations and customer service division
with the appointment of Stephen Preece in a new role as Operations
Director
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Here:
Wendland
Roof Solutions has appointed Simon Hollidge as Sales Director.
Simon has been a part of the Wendland team since August 2006 after
previously spending two and a half years at Ultraframe as a Divisional
Sales Manager
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Here:
The
British Board of Agrément
has appointed Brian Symington as Finance Director, taking over from
former Finance Director Jim Wright on his retirement
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Here:
Masco
Corporation
announced on April 9th that Richard Manoogian, 70, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, has expressed to the Masco Board of Directors his
desire to transition from his role as Chief Executive Officer to become
Executive Chairman of the Company in July 2007
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Here:
Everwhite
continues to expand as the manufacturer of a wide range of PVC-UE
building products and is now looking to expand into the New Build
market. Robin Wykes specialises in this market and has joined the
company to help its growth
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Here:
Suffolk
firm English Architectural Glazing Ltd
(EAG) has promoted Matthew Dunham to Construction Director and recruited
Richard Strugnell as Construction Manager
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Here:
Alcoa
announced recently that Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of Tata Sons Ltd.,
has been appointed a director of the company to fill a vacancy on
the board
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Here:
Conservatory
Outlet, the bolt-on brand for small-to-medium sized
businesses, has just launched a new trade website
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Here:
TimberWindows.com
has grown fast by studying what was wrong with existing methods
of purchasing traditional timber fenestration products and
doing it better
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Here:
Shepley's
new Visage consumer web site is providing its customers with
a number of qualified leads as the fabricator continues to
invest in its customer base
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Here:
The
latest step in its international roll out of customer support
and marketing initiatives, Kestrel,
the PVC-UE building products manufacturer has announced the
launch of its French website
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Here:
Mighton
Products,
the sash window hardware specialist, has re-designed its website
to incorporate a series of instructional films on sash windows
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Here:
Hardware
manufacturer, Roto Frank
has launched a new website
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Here:
Visitors
to Beaufort Secure's new
website are left in no doubt that aluminium windows definitely
offer a viable and attractive choice for developers and installers
alike
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Here:
Kingfisher
Windows forged links with the NSPCC and the Anti-Bullying
Alliance to launch the Hands Up If You're Against Bullying campaign
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Here:
Sapa
Building Systems' Project Consultant Danny Sullivan
has successfully completed the 267 mile Death Valley Challenge
cycle ride for mine-clearing charity MAG (Mines Advisory Group)
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Here:
SAS
has donated £1500 towards a new roof at the team’s
HQ based at Hepshaw Farm, in the north of the Peak District
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Here:
The
Health and Safety Executive
has not banned ladders or stepladders! That's the message
from HSE as it launches its 'myth of the month' cartoon
series aimed at dispelling some of the stories attached
to risk assessment
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Here:
The
German company SolarWorld AG
has announced plans to build North America's largest solar
electric component factory in Hillsboro, Oregan. By 2009,
the plant is expected to be producing 500 megawatts worth
of solar silicon wafers and cells
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Here:
American
Elements has announced the formation of a new
product group to merge production, sales and marketing of
its solar energy photovoltaic products including silicon,
CIS and CIGS solar energy materials and related products
into a single product group under its tradename AE Solar
Energy™.
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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:
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History
in the Making
While some commentators in our industry seem to think it's
all over in the 5% VAT on double glazing campaign, we have a veritable
tour de force of new information on this topic, from the main
industry agitators, Edgetech, Synseal and Listers
and also not one, but three government departments, queueing up to support
low energy products. With a prudent Mr Brown preening his feathers for
high office, this campaign is far from over.
Now, don't get me started on the ancillaries market - sorry, 'roofline' (showing my age...). A recent conversation with the Freefoam people - who pioneered lead free profile as long ago as 1999 (!) - finds them a bit world-weary about the industry's green credentials but also very upbeat about their new range of co-extruded rainwater goods which will add a new sales opportunity for the industry (more about this next week).
Meanwhile, hold the homepage, here's Kestrel joining the calcium zinc club and good on them for doing that. And what else is going on in the, still growing, roofline market? Well, we hear that Andrew Wakelin is now overseeing the market play by SIG, which now has about 100 building products outlets following some astute acquisitions.
Finally, I would beg your forbearance - difficult I know if you were out celebrating St George's Day yesterday, and I hope a few of our Scottish, Welsh, Irish and Cornish readers will also be nursing royal hangovers - to ask you to have a look at the first of our efforts at recording the history of the glass and glazing industry. The first part deals with the 1980s, and we would respectfully ask those of you still in the know to update and clarify - this is meant as a 'Work in Progress' (a Blog with editing, in other words...). History Part 1 is here
It may be a simple idea, but Synseal's new Protape concept (I was going to call it a solution, but I want to stay out of Private Eye!) is another example of why this Nottinghamshire company remains firmly at the top of its tree. As another example of Synseal combining product value with marketing, we are delighted to launch the company's 'Where's the Billboard?' competition. More about both below.
• Finally, sad news, from Nigel Yates at Beaufort – his business partner and co founder of Beaufort Secure Design Ltd Kevin Jones died on Saturday 14th April 2007. Our thoughts and sympathies are with his family.
Technical
Manager
Deceuninck
Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Director,
managing a small team and working closely with the UK sales team
and Group Marketing you will have the overall responsibility in
the co-ordination of product performance together with technical
solutions to customers, production of technical manuals, product
training and support materials.
[How
to Apply Here]
Business
Development Manager – Northern Region
Float
Glass Industries is a major independent glass distributor and
manufacturer of toughened and processed glas and is currently looking
to appoint a Business Development Manager for the Northern region.
[How
to Apply Here]
Area
Sales Manager:
Central / Northern England & Mid / North Wales)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic,
self-motivated individual to join Consort Ltd, one of the
leading Trade Window Fabricators in the UK.
[How
to Apply Here]
Area
Sales Managers: South
East & East Midlands
Select
Window & Door Systems Ltd is a proven manufacturer of pvcu
window and door systems, producing and delivering a quality product
and service. Recent investment in streamlining the manufacturing
process sees the need to strengthen our field sales team.
[How
to Apply Here]
BPF
Information Drive for Specifiers
The
British Plastics Federation Vinyls and Windows Groups has
launched a UK wide information campaign to promote PVC building
products' environmental credentials.
[More
on this Event]
Fenestration
China 2007
Fenestration
China 2007
will be held at a new location - Everbright Convention & Exhibition
Centre, Shanghai, from 14th - 17th November.
[More
on this Event]
Masterwood
to Demonstrate
Masterwood
is staging a series of Open Days to demonstrate the capabilities
of its CNC machining centres and specialist Master Window software
for the production of wooden windows.
[More
on this Event]
Foam
Technology Conference
AMI
LLC has brought together international experts from top
companies at Polymer Foam 2007 to talk about the latest news on
foaming technology and applications. This international business
conference takes place October 2-3, 2007 at the Doubletree Hotel
in Newark, NJ, USA.
[More
on this Event]
Material
Exchanges
Reusing
construction materials and minimising your waste provides a real
opportunity for your company to reduce costs and save money. These
FREE events (24th and 25th April) will help you to understand the
role of contract specifications in Material Exchange and how to
make the most of the exchanges operating in the region.
[More
on this Event]
GlazeKart
2007
Companies
are now signing up to be on the grid when the starting flag falls
at GlazeKart 2007 at Milton Keynes on Friday, 29th June. This great
industry networking event has already attracted a bumper entry and
we are looking for more teams to join in the fun.
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on this Event]
In co-operation with glasstec, the world's no 1 event for the glass industry, the 5th Glass Technology India will take place from 15th-18th November in 2007 in Mumbai.
GlassTech
Asia 2007
With
the increase in demand for glass products in Thailand and South
East Asia, the organisers of GlassTech Asia have announced the exhibition's
6th presentation to be held in Bangkok from 15-17 November this
year.
[More
on this Event]
Window
Industry Seminars Return
April
sees the return of a series of business seminars specifically for
the Window Industry. The two seminars, ‘Sales Masterclass’
and ‘Business Supergrowth’, are designed to help fabricators
and installers grow and improve their business, generate more leads,
and improve sales performance.
[More
on this Event]
Architecture Week 2007 will be taking place across the UK from the 15 - 24 June 2007, with events spanning a wide range of contemporary arts and culture, coming together in celebration of the built environment.
Rockdoor
to Exhibit at CIH Exhibition
Rockdoor
will be showcasing its PVC-U composite door at this years Chartered
Institute of Housing exhibition. The exhibition, being held at Harrogate
International Centre from June 19-21, is the UK's most established
social housing and regeneration event
[More
on this Event]
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Events
More
upcoming events are listed below.
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Lisec Maschinenbau GmbH
has received the nationwide innovation-award of the Republic of
Austria for its glass tempering technology.
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here:
Vista Group plc,
the Wirral - based manufacturer of PVCu door panels and composite
doors, has been voted 'Supplier of the Year' by Advantage
Windows and Conservatories Ltd
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here:
PVC-ue building products supplier Celuform
has won a top accolade from the nation's leading homes developer
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here:
The
customer service department at PVC-ue roofline, cladding and
windowboard company Celuform
has been talking-up the company's latest installer promotion
and says it has been receiving a fantastic response.
More
here:
In
addition to the company's already established and highly rated
specialist double-glazing repair service, M
Johnson Window Services is opening a high street
retail outlet.
More
here:
Installers
of Celuform PVC-ue roofline
and cladding products could win one of numerous prizes including
plasma televisions, MP3 players, vouchers, and a golden prize
of £1000 worth of tools.
More
Here:
A
new PR and Marcomms agency has landed - Lodestar
PR Ltd. Claiming to be different in its boutique
style approach, Lodestar specialises in the building product
and home improvement markets.
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Here:
The approval of doors and windows for fire safety and security
can be a minefield says fire organisation Bodycote
warringtonfire and with the introduction of CE marking
for these products in 2006, it can also be complex. As a result
the company has launched a new guide for product specifiers, manufacturers
and installers.
More
Here:
The confusion over whether or not ventilation must
be fitted in replacement windows is being clarified by a new 'white
paper'. ‘Replacement Windows and Ventilation- The New Building
Requirements’ is being published by background ventilation
supplier Passivent.
More
Here:
Crystal
Direct, the large Hertfordshire-based national trade
fabricator has always aimed to innovate to make life easier for
its installers and has now produced a micro CD detailing its Conservatory
Trade Price Matrix.
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Here:
The
Construction Centre
has announced that it fully supports the increasing role of women
in the building industry and has committed to raising UK awareness
through its website. It will list female Professionals and Tradeswomen
in its directories alongside links to Trade Associations such
as Women and Manual Trade (WAMT) and the National Association
of Women in Construction (NAWIC).
More
here:
WHS
Halo
has added a new training course - Maximising Showroom Sales - to its
In Business Together (IBT) business support and training programme.
More
Here:
Ultraframe
has recently revamped its Training School of Excellence to ensure
the company is still offering its customers the 'best training opportunities
in the industry'.
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Here:
With the arrival of CE Marking
of IGUs (EN1279) on March 1st, it has been agreed that thermally insulating
glass units should now state U-values with 90% argon-gas filling.
More
Here:
A
Waste Directory that shows small businesses in the construction industry
where to find licensed sites for recycling or disposing of their waste
was launched on Monday 19th March by NetRegs,
the government website that provides clear guidance on environmental
regulations.
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Here:
Recyclability
has been a major influence in the launch of a new composite entrance
door from Hallmark Panels. With
landfill tax expected to rise by £35 per tonne within the next
four years, the industry is seeking products that combine quality
with recyclability and the new 44mm entrance door from Hallmark meets
all criteria.
More
Here:
New halls 4A and 7A in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg will be included
in the structure of fensterbau/frontale
for 2008 (2-5 April).
[More
on this Event]
Polymer
Foams 2007 will take place 2-3 October at the Doubletree
Hotel in Newark, NJ, USA.
[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]
WE HAVE EMAIL...
Welcome
to
the
Security
Hardware
Industry!
We
have
seen
two
polarised
views
in
this
publication
recently,
addressing
door
and
window
security.
James
Hurst
MD
of
WH-UK,
who
Manufacture
door
and
window
security
hardware
and
have
a
UKAS
accredited
test
laboratory
offers
a
summary
from
the
perspective
of
a
company
that
fully
supports
SBD
and
PAS
024,
while
also
having
products
approved
under
the
Sold
Secure
scheme.
[Read
the
Rest
Here]
Shinier
Knight
on
a
Sturdier
Steed
As
part
of
my
new
role
at
Millenco
I
am
tasked
with
advertising
and
marketing
of
the
Millenco
product
range
and
brand.
After
reading
the
article
submitted
by
Paul
Gerrard,
I
felt
compelled
to
respond
and
add
to
his
comments.
[Read
the
Rest
Here]
PILKINGTON FANTASY FOOTBALL
Man
Utd
Stumble,
Then
So
Do
Chelsea
Manchester
United
blew
the
title
race
wide
open
by
managing
just
a
draw
with
Middlesbrough
this
weekend,
only
for
Chelsea
to
fail
to
take
advantage.
Like
so
often
this
season,
Man
Utd
played
before
Chelsea,
something
that
Jose
Mourinho
has
frequently
complained
about.
[Read
the
Rest
Here]
PROJECT OF THE WEEK
Glazed
Extension
Delights
Homeowner
When
it
comes
to
extending
your
property
we
typically
think
of
a
standard
extension
or
a
conservatory.
Yet,
Sarnafil
Roof
Assured's
technical
director
used
a
little
know-how
and
expertise
to
create
a
stunning
glazed
extension.
[More
on
this
Project]
Project of the Week Archive here
Who
said
"History
is
Bunk"?
Probably
the
same
person
that
thought
that
all
cars
would
always
be
black,
or
maybe
it
was
the
person
that
estimated
the
potential
market
for
computers
as
'under
a
hundred'.
It's
easy
to
shame
people
in
hindsight,
but
that
is
not
the
spirit
I
want
to
bring
to
this
history
of
the
UK
glass
and
window
(and
door
and
conservatory
and
hardware
and
machinery
etc
etc)
market.
[Read
it
Here]
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Where's
the
Billboard?
The
UK's
number
one
choice
for
windows
and
conservatories
Synseal
continues
its
2007
branding
campaign
with
national
billboards.
The
viewing
figures
for
the
billboards
are
over
46 million.
[Read
the
Rest
Here]
Government
Backs
New
Campaign
to Slash
CO2
Emissions