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3rd July 2007
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The
new Rhino composite door from Hurst Plastics
is now equipped with a unique new glazing cassette to improve the
security and aesthetics of the door
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Here:
Spectus
has introduced two new aluminium tread strips to its range of accessories.
The strips provide additional protection to the frame profile upstands
at the threshold
More
Here:
Pro-Bend,
working closely with RPS (Maker
of Roofwright), says that it has become the first company in the
UK to be able to provide glass size printouts for sunburst gable
frames
More
Here:
Thermix-TX.N
warm edge spacer tube has just been given a subtle design upgrade
which makes it easier and safer to bend it to achieve the ideal
gas-tight sealed unit
More
Here:
The
new three door-leaf Wellington has a similar high performance, adjustable
sliding folding mechanism that has made JELD-WEN’s
Canberra patio door into a market-leading product
More
Here:
Business
Micros
has added a new order tracking option to its EvoNet intranet-based
administrative software system
More
Here:
High-strength
DuPont SentryGlas® Plus
interlayers are creating new opportunities for elegant solutions
and fresh approaches to many architectural challenges
More
Here:
Spectus
is now offering its Elite 70 system in a through coloured cream
finish. The colour has been added as a result of growing demand
for cream windows to complement traditional building materials,
such as stone
More
Here:
Shepley
remains one of the UK's largest fabricators of conservatory roofs
and says that the latest developments to the company’s Visage
conservatory roof system from the Wendland Styal+ system should
further enhance this position
More
Here:
Trojan
Hardware and Design Ltd says that every product in the
company’s range offers the customer major advances in terms
of innovation, security and operational performance
More
Here:
Security
solutions provider Adams Rite
has introduced a new range of CE marked and BS EN tested high security
locks that combine security, safety and aesthetics
More
Here:
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The
latest version of the successful Stuga
Flowline cutting and prepping centres, called the Flowline ZX3,
is now well established in the market place
More
Here:
Guyson
International offers decorators of flat glass a range
of newly-styled sand blasting cabinets specially designed to handle
most sizes and weights of flat glass
More
Here:
Ashton
Industrial's latest and fully automatic SeamMaX-X™
arrissing (seaming) lines are being despatched from the new Harlow,
Essex facility at a rate averaging one every three weeks
More
Here:
CK
International Ltd, manufacturer of waste recycling machinery,
was so well received by those who attended Glassex '07 that the
company sold 60 of its CK51 Mini-Compactors over four days
More
Here:
Martindales,
the specialist supplier of replacement doors and window frames to
the insurance industry, has introduced a high-efficiency woodworking
machine
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Here:
Plastmo
fabricator, GE Banks Ltd, has
once again been successful in gaining several new commercial contracts.
The fabricator based on the Isle of Wight says that it is well known
on the Island for carrying out outstanding work in both the commercial
and retail sectors
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Here:
Windows,
doors and conservatories are the products offered by VEKA fabricator
and family run business, M & M Windows
Ltd of Wigan (a member of Network VEKA). Established in
2003, M & M supplies to both the trade and domestic private sector
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Here:
At
the heart of an ambitious plan to regenerate the historic old town and
harbour of Margate, Kent is a new gated development. Celutex
cladding, is featured on the front elevation of the apartments and houses
More
Here:
Plastic
& Guttering Supplies
(PGS) recently supplied a large order of Everwhite fascias and soffits
to Graham Roofing Scotland Ltd for a 12 month contract on 52 homes for
Glasgow City Council
More
Here:
Leicester-based
Kömmerling fabricator A and A Double Glazing
has completed the first phase of the fenestration refurbishment contract
at the Ramada Hotel in Loughborough
More
Here:
Posh
Windows
has completed the first stages of a rolling window refurbishment programme
at a prestigious South Coast marina complex using Sierra's 'black on
white' range
More
Here:
The
seven storey office building owned by Redbridge Council in Clements
Road was recently refurbished using Pilkington
Activ™ Blue Glass
More
Here:
Sixth
form pupils at Shireland Language School in Smethwick are preparing
to take possession of a large Finesse Windows
conservatory that the school has had erected as a coffee and relaxation
room
More
Here:
Proactive
Procurement,
supplier of accessories to the window, door and conservatory sector,
has strengthened its operational team
More
Here:
Darren
Walker has been appointed as the new Window
Store area trade salesman and will cover Somerset and the
South Coast
More
Here:
After
six years working for the company, Tim Davie was well equipped for
the challenges of his new role as General Manager at the national
fabricator, Crystal Direct
More
Here:
Freefoam
Plastics has
announced the promotion of Colin St John to the position of General
Manager, Freefoam Plastics (UK) Ltd
More
Here:
TimberWindows.com
has recruited Lincoln Brown as its new Sales and Marketing Manager
to help Registered Installers grow and generate profitable sales
More
Here:
KAT
UK,
the UK supplier of patio doors and vertical sliding sash windows,
has appointed Peter Betts as its new regional sales manager for the
South of England
More
Here:
To
drive its sales forward VEKA plc
has promoted Jason Bird to National Sales Manager
More
Here:
KAT
UK
has redesigned its website in order to better showcase its
extensive portfolio of patio doors and vertical sliding sash
windows
More
Here:
Super-fabricator
Sierra Windows has launched
its new website, designed to give visitors access to information
on the company's comprehensive product range and support services
at a click of a mouse
More
Here:
Wood
Finishes Direct,
a specialist with over 28 years experience in the wood finishing
trade, launched a website on June 1st.
More
Here:
Safestyle
UK is to call on the services of Mr Frank Sidebottom,
the iconic Lancashire cult comedian, singer, writer, record
producer and literal ‘big head’ to promote Safestyle's
recently revamped web site.
More
Here:
A
special hospital newborn baby unit is over £3,000 better
off, thanks to generous members and guests at Network
VEKA’s recent AGM weekend
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Here:
HOPPE
(UK),
the door and window hardware supplier, sponsored employees to
take part in Cancer UK's annual charity run, 'Race For Life',
on the 21st June
More
Here:
The
first of five schools being built in Nepal by hardware and decorative
glass products supplier UAP,
has now been opened
More
Here:
The
Health and Safety Executive
(HSE) has just launched a Cartoon-based campaign aimed
at 'busting' some of the myths associated with risk assessment
More
Here:
Solarcentury,
the UK solar energy company which says that it has helped
more homes, businesses and public buildings go solar than
anyone else, has launched Solar4Schools, a new initiative
to help British schools go solar in a bid to reduce rising
carbon emissions.
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Here:
A
new £59 million construction project known as AMPPS
(Astronomy, Mathematics, Physics and Photon Sciences) at
The University of Manchester includes the UK's largest solar
shading array using thin film technology.
More
Here:
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A
Professional Finish
The weather threatened but didn't dampen the spirits at this
year's Glazekart, the annual industry Go-Karting event - and the most
competitive yet, The 'Three Amigos', a mixed team from Mila, Laird
and BM Trada, soon pulled out a commanding 2 lap lead. Behind them,
Whiteline Goldline, Patterson & Rothwell, Wegoma,
Profile 22, Whiteline N&C and Whiteline Teamframes
all battled for the next 6 places.
The rain started early and all the drivers prepared to don waterproof overalls. However, the shower was light and short and the track soon dried again. Although the clouds were threatening the rain held off for the rest of the race and the finish was actually in bright sunshine!
Congratulations to all who took part - see below for a link to images from the day.
This week, the anticipated acquisition of IPWFI by HomePro has been made official. ‘Combined with the recent launch of HomePro Money - and other upcoming initiatives - the IPWFI purchase sees us close to fulfilling our ambition of being able to deliver all the business product needs of our customers - whether in insurance, financial products, discounted materials or lead generation’, says CEO Kim Rehfeld.
Finally, two more industry stalwarts have resurfaced in new and exalted positions: Gary Firth is Head of New Business at LB Plastics (although his walkabout with James Lichfield at Glassex rather gave that away!) and Haydon Statham has emerged as National Sales Manager at Phoenix Door Panels. More on these appointments below.
Swish:
Technician
For
the past 50 years, consumers across Britain have recognised and
trusted the Swish Brand. No other systems company can make that
claim. As part of our ongoing development, we are now looking for
a technician to support our technical team nationally.
[How
to Apply Here]
Masterdor:
Regional Manager
West
Midlands, the South West and Wales. Experienced door sales professional
required to join one of the largest producers of bespoke door sets
in the UK.
The successful candidate will need to be a self-starter who can
demonstrate an established history of successful sales to the social
housing market.
[How
to Apply Here]
Fab&Fix:
National Accounts Manager
For
the past 50 years, consumers across Britain have recognised and
trusted the Swish Brand. No other systems company can make that
claim. As part of our ongoing development, we are now looking for
a technician to support our technical team nationally.
[How
to Apply Here]
Area
Manager Midlands
Our
client is a leading European multinational producer of Polycarbonate
sheets in Continental Europe, exporting worldwide and yielding sales
of 15000 tons per annum. Committed to maintaining and developing
its position as the leading player through investment and quality
customer service, we are searching for an Area Manager for the Midlands.
[How
to Apply Here]
VEKA:
Specification Executive
Reporting
to the National Commercial Sales Manager the successful candidate
will be expected to ensure that VEKA remains the profile of choice
for existing specifier clients and to forge strong new relationships
with decision makers throughout the supply chain for fabricated
and installed product thus building sales for VEKA customers.
[How
to Apply Here]
Swish:
Head of Sales
In
a mature market like the window industry substantial new initiatives
and investment are rare. And companies with something unique to
offer customers are even rarer.
This role provides a unique opportunity to be involved with one
of the most significant developments in the 30 year history of the
£200m Epwin Group.
[How
to Apply Here]
FENSA
Technical Seminars
FENSA,
the Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme for companies that self
certify compliance when installing replacement windows and doors
in homes, is planning five technical seminars during Autumn 2007
[More
on this Event]
Polyclose
2007
The
European trade fair Polyclose will be held for the 13th time at
the Flanders Expo in Ghent on Thursday, January 17th to Saturday,
19th January 2008
[More
on this Event]
100%
Design London
The
architecture and design event 100% Design
London (20-23 September 2007 Earls Court) presents its most
exciting edition yet with new creative direction from the inspirational
Tom Dixon and the launch of 100% Futures
[More
on this Event]
First
Past the Post for Premier!
Bristol-based
K2 fabricator, Premier Conservatory Roofs Ltd, recently held a race
night at Bath Racecourse in conjunction with the company’s
supplier K2 Conservatory Systems Ltd.
[More
on this Event]
Crystal
Cup Polo in August
Hertfordshire-based trade fabricator Crystal
Direct is holding a Polo tournament in August. The event
will be held across two days at Hertfordshire Polo Club.
[More
on this Event]
Timber
Window Spec
Mumford
& Wood has played a leading part at the one-day ‘21st Century
Timber Windows’ conference organised by the British Woodworking
Federation and the Timber Windows Accreditation Scheme (TWAS).
[More
on this Event]
Bekaert
Presents at ISSP
Bekaert
participated as a special guest speaker at the ISSP Symposium, which
took place June 6th - 8th, 2007 in Kanazawa, Japan.
[More
on this Event]
More
Events
More
upcoming events are listed below.
[More
Events]
Pilkington AG, formerly
AG Glass and Glazing, says that it continues to lead the market
for the development of window energy rated glass solutions and Romford-based
Crystal Windows is the latest
company to benefit from the company’s expertise.
More
here:
Friday
13th April was a lucky day for 30 GAP
customers as the company took them out for a day at the races
at the 2007 Grand National at Aintree.
More
here:
Diane
Courtney, of Barnstaple, North Devon, is happily reflecting
on her good fortune after logging on to check out Safestyle
UK's new internet viral marketing campaign
and suddenly finding herself ready to ‘bling it up’
as the winner of a cool £1000.
More
here:
Network VEKA trade fabricator, Glazerite
Windows, has introduced three suites of sales support
literature to help its installation partners.
More
Here:
Selectaglaze
has updated its ‘Window Protection Systems’ brochure
containing comprehensive information on all of the company's security
systems.
More
Here:
Pilkington
has released a third bulletin, Window Energy Ratings
3, to explain the benefits of the scheme, how to get a rating,
factors affecting a window rating and the implications of WERs
on glass specification.
More
Here:
Construction
Orders in the year to April 2007 rose by six per cent
compared to orders in the previous twelve month period, and orders
in the three months to April 2007 rose by 11 per cent compared
to the same three months a year earlier.
More
here:
To
furnish architects and specifiers with the benefits of colour contrast
in door furniture, and the equipment available for the disabled in
bathrooms and the like, turnquest UK
has opened a new training centre.
More
Here
Advantage
Windows and Conservatories Ltd,
the Cheshire-based trade fabricator has implemented a new environmental
policy that is saving money and reducing the amount of general waste
as well as increasing the amount of recycled waste material.
More
Here:
Pilkington
Energy Efficiency Trust (PEET), the organisation established
to give financial support for energy efficiency research, testing
or evaluation projects for the built-environment, has backed the Woodcraft
Folk and its ambitious C-Change Project
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Here:
MK Electric uses 100% recycled
extruded lengths of PVC in its production process from its established
supplier PVC Group, a Recovinyl
recycler.
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Here:
In
an investment of more than £1 million that further cements the
company's commitment to the British market, VEKA
is establishing a UK-based recycling facility to complement its plant
at Behringen, Germany, further extending the company's international
lead in sustainable PVC production.
More
Here:
We
have published a number of articles on Part L of the Building
Regulations which you can find here:
PART
L ARCHIVES
GlassBuild
America (Sept 10-12)is the gathering place for the entire
glass, window, and door industries in North America.
[More
on this Event]
Elumatec
is to host another in-house exhibition that is solely dedicated to
aluminium fabrication, on the 18th-20th of September 2007.
[More
on this Event]
GlassTech
Asia has announced the exhibition's 6th presentation will
be held in Bangkok from 15-17 November 2007.
[More
on this Event]
The
5th Glass Technology India will
take place from 15th-18th November in 2007 in Mumbai.
[More
on this Event]
Polymer
Foam 2007 takes place October 2-3, 2007 at the Doubletree
Hotel in Newark, NJ, USA.
[More
on this Event]
Fenestration
China 2007 will be held at a new location - Everbright
Convention & Exhibition Centre, Shanghai, from 14th - 17th November.
[More
on this Event]
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]
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]
Pilkington
energiKare™
is Part
of the
Equation
In
the
midst
of an
explosion
of interest
and
activity
after
the
trade
launch
of our
new
product,
Pilkington
energiKare™,
I believe
it would
be useful
to take
the
time
to respond
to the
letter
in last
week’s
Gl@zine
(26.06.07)
from
Andy
Ball
of Edgetech
UK.
[Read
the
Rest
Here]
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
Avocet
Phocas™
on the Perfect Seal
Avocet
has recently introduced
its new Phocas friction
hinge, marking the first
of a new range of products
designed to raise standards
for commodity hardware.
[More
on this Product]
Product of the Week Archive
here
REHAU
Polytec 50 Curtain Walling for Laing Homes
Norwich
based Aspen Windows has completed another successful
installation of the REHAU Polytec 50 composite
curtain walling system combined with S706 windows
in a prestigious development for Laing Homes.
[More
on this Project]
Project of the Week Archive here
Amigos
Triumph at GlazeKart '07
The
2007 GlazeKart event was judged
a huge success by those teams
taking part. With a background
of changeable weather, 17
teams took to the grid on
the 1.3km Daytona circuit
at Milton Keynes. 30 minutes
of practice showed that, whilst
there was a wide range of
abilities (and weights!),
the competition was going
to be tough all the way down
the grid.
[Read
the Rest Here]
HomePro
Takes the Lead with IPWFI
Acquisition
HomePro
has overnight become the
UK's largest provided
of Insurance Backed Guarantees
(IBGs) to the home improvement
sector, thanks to its
successful acquisition
of the Incorporation of
Plastic Window Fabricators
& Installers (IPWFI).
[Read
the Rest Here]
PrimaLawn
calls Special Demo Day
after Gl@zine Debut
Viridion
Ltd, the synthetic grass
company unveiled exclusively
in The Gl@zine last month,
has arranged a special
demonstration day in response
to the resulting demand.
‘Obviously many companies
in the window industry
are ready for diversification
opportunities, and we
knew we had something
of interest to anyone
involved in retail sales
but even we were surprised
by the reaction,’
said Viridion's Mark Rogers.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Wombwell
Workers Beat Floods in
Style
Office
and factory floor workers
rolled up their sleeves
and beat the South Yorkshire
floods in true 'Dunkirk-style'
this week to save thousands
of pounds worth of production
and an unprecedented disaster
at the Wombwell plant
of Windowstyle UK, part
of the Style Group.
[Read
the Rest Here]
GM
Fundraising Saddle Up for
the USA
Not
content with the Top 2 Bottom
and Tower 2 Tower charity
bike rides, GM Fundraising
will be saddling up for
their biggest ever adventure
in September 2008 when they
set off across the USA.
The gruelling schedule will
involve a 16 day cycle ride
from San Diego to Atlantic
City, amounting to 3,046
miles and over 108,000 feet
of climbing.
[Read
the Rest Here]
100
Guests Registered so Far for Edgetech Launch
Just
under 100 people, including customers, non-customer fabricators
and sealed unit manufacturers, glass companies, media, system companies,
installers, the EST and other industry influencers have already
reserved their places for Edgetech's launch of UK manufacturing.
[Read
the Rest Here]
New
Dark Grey Colour Option from Freefoam
Freefoam
Plastics, specialist in the manufacture and promotion of environmentally
friendly, lead free roofline products, has just announced the introduction
of a new dark grey colour to its range of products.
[Read
the Rest Here]
New
Website for Glassex and GP&T
The
Glassex and Glass Processing and Technology exhibitions now have a
new, single website at a new address – www.gexhibition.com.
Featuring the distinctive ‘g’ branding, the website reflects
the synergy between the two exhibitions and provides all the latest
news, exhibitor information and real time floor plans.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Glassex
2008 Conservatory Design Competition
Companies
involved in the design, fabrication and installation of conservatories
and other glass structures are being encouraged to visit the Glassex-GP&T
website to register interest in the Conservatory Design Competition.
[Read
the Rest Here]
L.B.
Plastics Appoints Gary Firth to Drive Future Growth
PVC
systems company L.B. Plastics has appointed Gary Firth as Head of New
Business to extend its network of fabricators. Initially focusing on
attracting new retail fabricators, Gary has already achieved a significant
increase in sales with seven new trade and retail fabricators.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Phoenix
Door Panels Appoints Haydon Statham
Phoenix Door Panels, the privately-owned door panel manufacturers, has
appointed Haydon Statham as National Sales Manager. A well-known figure
in the industry, Haydon brings a wealth of experience to his new role.
[Read
the Rest Here]
VEKA
Supports its Customers in 'A' Rating Quest
The
British Fenestration Rating Council's Window Energy Rating Scheme is
gathering pace in its acceptance and understanding in the market place,
amongst professional specifiers and now increasing numbers of homeowners.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Windows
that won't Cost the Earth
Social
housing specialist Profile 22 has launched a new campaign aimed at
dispelling the myths surrounding PVC-U and to promote its credentials
as the sustainable option for social housing refurbishment and new
build projects.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Sash
Windows UK Expands with Help of Spectus
Spectus
customer Sash Windows UK (Bradford) has relocated after expanding
rapidly over the last three years. Director Jason Lee exclaims: ‘We
never thought we would grow so quickly!
[Read
the Rest Here]
Contract
Management from Permadoor
Specialist
composite door manufacturer and supplier Permadoor has strengthened
its contract management offer to give customers an unparalleled level
of service.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Evergreen
Opens the Door to Growing GRP Market
Sales figures for Evergreen show that the GRP retail door market has
expanded from a near standing start in 2005 to represent 16 per cent
of the market in 2006 growing to 26 per cent in the first half of this
year.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Stevenswood
Conservatories wins Top Golfer Award
Gary Tickle of Stevenswood Conservatories was awarded first prize at
Deer Park in Scotland. The annual event was hosted by LSH UK Limited
and was attended by customers from Scotland, Ireland and Northern England.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Nippon
Sheet Glass Sells Flat Glass Business in Australasia
Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. has announced that its extraordinary Board
meeting officially resolved the sale of Flat Glass Business in Australasia.
Upon this decision, the Company enters into a sale agreement of all
of the Group's Flat Glass operations in Australia and New Zealand.
[Read
the Rest Here]
RELIUS
and BASF Coatings are a 'Perfect Match'
Integration
of the RELIUS Group, with its architectural coatings and industrial
coatings, into BASF Coatings has taken place practically overnight -
and even better, has proven to be a complete success.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Homeline
Sales Increase by 35%
Sales
of GAP's exclusive Homeline roofline range have increased by 35% from
December to the end of May. The home improvement stockist launched Homeline
last year to enable installers to offer a comprehensive range of roofline
products.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Steel
Windows at Grand Designs Show
Steel windows were one of the surprise hits at the recent Grand Designs
Exhibition in London's ExCel Centre. The Steel Window Association stand
attracted over 500 hundred visitors - the general public with an interest
in stylish homes and architects who wanted to know what's new in steel
windows.
[Read
the Rest Here]
SPECIAL FEATURES
How
Green is Your Glass?
An
introduction to filling glazing systems with gases and some suggestions
for making an ethical product greener to gain market share.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Turkish
Market Set Fair to Shine
As
The Bath Plug & Tap Company, Kate Ashley-Norman spent 10 years charting
the various trends in the UK window industry. Now after spending the
last five years running a construction and real estate company in the
Turkish resort of Altinkum she reports back to us on the many opportunities
enjoyed by our Turkish counterparts.
[Read
the Rest Here]
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