your
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2002
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The
total volume of construction output in the year to the first quarter of
2002 rose by five per cent compared to the previous twelve months.
Commenting
on the figures, Construction Products Association Economics Director,
Allan Wilén
New
research by the NFB shows that homeowners could be wasting billions every
year on paying cowboys builders.
Vicaima
- Doors Inspired by Life
See us at Interbuild,
Hall 4, Stand D111
KBE innovations and improvements to its
profiles.
DMG
Introduces Ultrasonic Glass Cutting
WACKER
ELASTOSIL SG 20 sealant for structural glazing applications
CGI
has added decorative versions of its Pyroguard Laminated fire glass
Aztec's
solution to the 16mm-35mm issue is a plastic ridge gasket
Winstar
Evolution, the latest manufacturing software from Business Micros
Product Archive
for a directory of products covered in The Gl@zine
According to The Thermoseal Group it is important for i.g. manufacturers
to look beyond the first stages of the new regulations.
CE
Marking requires companies to have their units tested to EN 1279:
Dave Frost explains.
Patiomaster, has appointed Kevin Walsh as Business Development Manager
Avonside
Window Systems Ltd, has announced a key appointment in its drive for
better customer relations.
K2
has introduced a series of work related qualifications
Tim
McCann has signed with SFS intec
Quantal
has appointed Tony Marshall as Director of Sales...
...and
Ralph
Spiers as South East Area Sales Manager
Kawneer
has promoted Steven Parker to UK sales manager
Polygal
UK has appointed Michael Windsor md
The new Shanghai Opera House in China, designed to resemble
a transparent crystal palace, has been completed using Vetrotech
fire-resisting glass.
Rea
Metal Windows has installed replacement W40 steel windows ion
a Liverpool landmark
Refurbishment
of Sheffield rail station has featured 10,000 metres of extruded
aluminium from Hydro Aluminium Extrusion
Steel
windows in a private residence in Hertfordshire.
Glaspro's
eight-foot tall, bent, laminated glass panels for the Pacific
Design Center in West Hollywood, California.
Laminated
Supplies came up with a roofing solution for a low eaved 18th
Century cottage
Duraflex
Diamond Suite in a Banner Homes development.
Status Systems fabricator MB Frames is celebrating its 10th anniversary
of trading.
The
reputation of Bristol based, Premier Conservatory Roofs has moved up
a division since it joined forces with its conservatory roof system
supplier, K2.
The Benedictus Award: Who Came Fourth?
Glaverbel produced its 50,000,000th square metre of Mirox New Generation
Ecological mirror in January 2002.
Martin
Bergant examines the German Window market
Hanic Software has set up shop in the UK
Decorative glass fusing the Bohle way
for a special article on the use of molybdenum disilicide in glass
production
Training
Network Veka is to provide every member, free of charge, with a copy of the new TEST interactive training CD, normally selling at £275.
Internet
News
A
new website which will provide UK businesses with information about
the latest technology developments around the world was launched
last month by Science Minister Lord Sainsbury
Are
you coming to Interbuild?
If
you have not yet visited Interbuild, there is still time to do so. Opening
its doors on Sunday, the first two days of the show have already surpassed
expectation. With some 1200 exhibitors, including a fair few from the
glass and window industries (mainly in Hall 4), this Juggernaut of a show
rarely fails to impress and it's a fair bet that there is something there
of interest for anyone reading this.
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New
Designers
New
Designers at the Business Design Centre in London in July is the major
showcase in Britain for the future of design, with a very strong decorative
glass element.
C.I.H
Show
Deceuninck will be taking a stand at the Chartered Institute of Housing
Show in Harrogate this June.
Glaskon/BAU 2003
GlasKon 2003 in Munich, the 10th Innovation Forum for Glass, Architecture
and Technology, which will run alongside BAU 2003
Irish Fenestration Show
Fensterbau
2003
Exhibition List UPDATED!
for upcoming exhibitions in the UK and the rest of the world.
Windowmaker
Software is providing a free solution to help suppliers of windows and
doors comply with Part L, the facility for automatic calculation, display
and output of frame u-values, based on appropriate profile and glazing
data.
TradeMark
Windows is offering consumers independent testing to ensure that every
one of its installations meets the requirements of Part L and other regulations.
The
British Woodworking Federation has issued Fact Card No 1, a comprehensive
explanation of Part L
FENSA,
GGF and BBA have agreed on their understanding on fire escape provisions
and Part L.
Building
inspectors will cope with Part L, says Sash UK Ltd.
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Specifiers Guide for 2002 has just been published.
A
new guidance document from TRADA is called: 'Fire resistant doorsets:
maintaining performance under the new European test standard'
Synseal
has extended its marketing package to include custom made conservatory
demonstration software and a laptop at an affordable price.
A
new 36 page brochure from SGO, UK decorative glass manufacturer was launched
at its 2002 Annual Conference.
CGII's
Pyroguard has passed the new European safety glass Standard (EN12600).
BSI Product Services has established a new test rig for Kitemarked glazing.
MBA Case Studies
Several genuine examples of business recovery by MBA
Photovoltaics
Photovoltaics - The RWE concern of Essen and SCHOTT Glas of Mainz are set to further expand their leading position in the solar technology growth market.
Recycling
Plate glass processors who face increasing landfill and disposal charges for their waste glass may benefit from a new nationwide service provided by UK glass recycling company, Berryman.
Co-operation
between PVCu recycling companies across the UK and Europe is vital if
tough new targets on waste disposal are to be met, says Dekura
The show is open until Thursday, so why not try to make it along. If you want a look at who is exhibiting, this is a complete list of some 1200 companies who will be present. It's quite a big page though, which takes abot 90 seconds to open (on a 56K dialup). This is a smaller selection, tailored more towards the windows, doors and glazing companies at the show.
Anything
interesting that I glean from the show I shall naturally include in next
week's Gl@zine, along with a report on the GGF Conference, which was held
at The Belfry last week. Once Interbuild is over we can all start to think
about a couple of weeks in the sun. After that of course, we will turn
our attention in no small way to Glastec, the world's biggest glass show,
in Düsseldorf later this year.
In the meantime, please email me with any comments or information at tony@theglazine.com
or post it to the address below.
Tony Higgin, Publisher
THIS WEEK'S NEWS...
Good
Prospects for the Future, Says Heywood Williams
Mike Guerin, Divisional Managing Director of Heywood Williams Group plc,
delivered an upbeat presentation to the lnstitute of Materials PVC 2002
conference held in Brighton recently.
[More
on this Story]
A
Smart Move
Smart Systems have recently been granted planning permission for new
160,000sq ft buildings 400 yards from their existing premises. The Planned
£10million investment will see a huge increase in warehouse space,
the introduction of a paint plant, a thermal break line and a new training
school.
[More
on this Story]
BSI
Promotes new Windows Kitemark Scheme
BSI Promotes new Kitemark Scheme to Industry Professionals at Housing
2002 Conference and Exhibition
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on this Story]
Kyro’s
Tamglass Received Automotive Glass Machinery Orders Worth E11m
Tamglass Ltd, part of the Kyro Group, received orders for automotive
glass machinery at a combined value of EUR 11 million during May. As
a result, the order book for automotive glass machinery was at a record
high in May.
[More
on this Story]
Williams
Double Glazing Moves to Larger Premises
Spectus Systems' fabricator and installer Williams Double Glazing has
moved to a new factory in order to cope with the demands on space that
the rapidly expanding business has made. Located in Greenock,the new
factory boasts around 12,000 sq ft and will house the company's equipment
and stock.
[More
on this Story]
BCE
is introducing a series of promotional offers
PVC-UE roofline company, BCE, is introducing a series of promotional
offers for members of its Approved lnstaller Scheme. The special offers
will be available on a quarterly basis and will centre around specially
negotiated deals with organisations such as tool and scaffolding hire
companies and work wear suppliers.
[More
on this Story]
MPM
Launches New House Builder Division
MPM Windows, window, door and conservatory fabricator, has launched
a new specialist house builder division aimed at offering small regional
house builders a product that will set their homes apart from the rest.
[More
on this Story]
New
ldentity for Newdawn
Midlands-based conservatory roof manufacturer, Newdawn & Sun, has
updated its corporate image in its Silver Jubilee year with a refreshing
new look.
[More
on this Story]
Just
Over One in Every Four Companies Face Failure Says Plimsoll
Just over one in every four companies in the UK Windows & Doors
industry are being forced out of the market according to new research
by financial analysts Plimsoll Publishing Ltd. Plimsoll has placed these
271 companies in the dreaded 'Danger' financial rating in their latest
analysis.
[More
on this Story]
Sash
has Advanced Production Tracking System
'The accepted standards of customer service and information within the
UK glazing industry are set to be re-written.' That is the beiief of
window, door and conservatory manufacturer Sash UK Ltd as the company
installs what it claims to be one of the most advanced production tracking
systems of its type to be employed anywhere in Europe.
[More
on this Story]
Apollo
Slide to Top Slot
The vertical slider from Apollo Birmingham Ltd, is a major feature in
the 'Victorian' (pictured left), from Tingdene Homes Limited.
[More
on this Story]
Golf Day 21st June
JoTiKa’s third annual Golf Day will be held this year on Friday
June 21st at Stonebridge Lodge, Meriden, near Birmingham.
The competition is open to all-comers with teams playing individual
and team Stableford rules playing off full handicap system, best two
from three scores per hole.
Last year’s Individual and Team Cup winners were The Glass Shop
Ltd, with Holdens Supaseal 2nd. In 3rd place third was Interpane Glass
(UK).
There were some special awards too, including ‘Hitting The Cameraman’,
which was won by Mike Timbrell of County Glass, and the ‘Best Excuse
of The Day’ presented by Austen Harlow Flitter PR. Brian Carter
of Oakland Glass talked his way into that one.
The Media Challenge will also be contested, with most of the UK glazing
industry trade press taking part. So if you want to mix with the media,
call JoTiKa on 01386 793 415 or email sales@jotika.com
and enjoy a round of golf in the Heart of England’s glorious countryside.
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