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11th September
2007
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Products
Kestrel has launched solid black and brown boards to complement its existing range of three shades of white and woodgrain options
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Following months of quality control, security and system testing; the latest version of Panacea - the comprehensive fabrication software package exclusively from WHS Halo Panacea - has been released
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Designed to complement most Rhino door styles, new side panels are available in five colours - black, white, red, blue and green, plus two new woodgrain additions - rosewood and oak
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A further dimension is being aired on commercial and domestic windows and conservatories by Passivent Ltd
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Lister Doors

WHS Halo, the PVC-U systems company, has enhanced its range of high quality and performance composite doors with the introduction of that most elusive door-skin colour: black
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In partnership with Siegenia-Aubi, Carl F Petersen Ltd has launched a total hardware solution for folding sliding doors
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High quality and flexible use lie behind the success of one of Fenzi's most famous and popular products - the Tempver range of ceramic paints
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UAP has launched Colorama, a range of colour matched door furniture ideally suited to the growing market in coloured entrance doors
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REHAU has launched its first ever composite door in the 60mm REHAU Tritec system. It has been developed in conjunction with composite door specialists Rocal
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Traditional stained glass manufacturing techniques have created TimberWindows.com's new signature range of glass. Hand-soldered lead joins individual panes of coloured and textured glass
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The recently introduced EB24 window profile is now available from all Steel Window Association members, offering architects and contractors an answer for both contemporary architecture and historic period window replacement
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Freefoam Plastics, manufacturer of PVC roofline and rainwater systems in the UK, Irish and Mainland European markets offers ten different colours options to its customers, including a new dark grey colour
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Profile 22 has launched its next-generation of advanced performance A, B, and C rated energy efficient PVC-U window frames, lowering heat loss compared to minimum 'E' rated windows by up to 94 per cent
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Sunlite® blue-on-opal has been added to Palram's ML or Multi-Layer range of polycarbonate which provides for different combinations of colours and properties to give the required internal and external aesthetics for a conservatory in addition to improved thermal efficiency
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People
Trade fabricator John Fredericks has appointed John Barry as its business development manager, covering the whole of the UK
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Rockdoor's first ever employee has returned to the company after a four year absence. John Watson returned to Rockdoor in January to take up the role of Plant Engineer
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Shortly after welcoming three former KFV salesmen to the team after the Siegenia-Aubi KG acquisition of the German lock manufacturer, the Siegenia-Aubi UK sales force is expanding once again. This time hardware industry stalwart, Brad Sellars, is joining the team
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In response to rising sales and the success of its Total Xtras package of ancillary products, Total Glass has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Marcus Wilson
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Hardware distributor, Wagner, has welcomed John Evans as Technical Sales Representative for the West Midlands
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Gary Driscoll has taken up a new position within Eurocell as Business Development Manager to create opportunities within the public sector and new build areas for Eurocell Building Plastics
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Machinery
i4imagineering has been appointed UK distributor of the new Prodim Proliner measuring device which produces a digital 3D CAD drawing of any shape requiring glazing, replacing the need to make templates
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Wiltshire Glass & Windows Ltd of Downton near Salisbury has just taken delivery of the first Rotox ZBZ cutting & machining centre supplied by Winmac UK Ltd
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Bohle's highly sophisticated Vento sandblasting machines add 21st Century technology to this ancient art, speeding production, increasing versatility and offering unlimited creativity
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Fabricators
REHAU helped Lincolnshire-based fabricator Bridgwater Glass celebrate 25 years in business with the presentation of a commemorative certificate and an engraved crystal rose bowl
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Have you ever wondered what happens to professional footballers when their knees go? Two of the best Hull City footballers are now heading up the EYG Trade Windows and Doors team, which fabricates and installs Spectus Window Systems profiles
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Maco sends its congratulations to Laurence Griffiths, newly appointed Managing Director of Gilt Edge Windows in Essex. Working in partnership with the company, Maco has seen the overall volume of windows produced by Gilt Edge increase from around 250 a week to circa 500
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Projects
J. F. Bodmans and Sons has been fabricating the Spectus Elite 70 system in a cream through colour for a new build project with Ben Bailey Homes
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Spectus Window Systems has helped its customer ECS Ltd produce windows which reduce external noise levels by 40dB. ECS Ltd fabricated and installed the high-level acoustic windows for 100 new build apartments at Broadway in Salford
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KAT UK has designed a specialised 'secure specification' vertical sliding sash window for use in secure units - its first installation has been in a new build hospital facility
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Sheerframe PVC profile in grey has enabled specialist newbuild window fabricator H Jarvis Ltd to deliver the perfect aesthetic and cutting edge design solution for Persimmon Homes in Newcastle
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Passengers at Oban Ferry Terminal are being treated to stunning uninterrupted views of Scotland's coastline, while being kept safe and warm as they wait for their ferry to arrive, thanks to the world's leading structural glazing system Pilkington Planar
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Gretsch-Unitas has just completed work on its most unusual entrance system to date – a sliding doors arrangement at the Monkey House in Twycross Zoo
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'Better than brilliant!’ That is the verdict of Mike Newbold, station manager at the Coastwatch Ingoldmells Point Station after the installation of new windows using the Pilkington Activ™ self-cleaning glass
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Internet
Since TimberWindows.com increased its online marketing campaign in mid-June, visitors to the website have risen by a third to over 35,000 a month
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Deceuninck customers can have a website that gives them a professional, stylish online image of which they can be proud. All customers have to do is provide the text for the site and the images they would like to use
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Composite door manufacturer Rockdoor has updated its website, which now features a step-by-step guide for homeowners showing them the design choices of a Rockdoor including new colours
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The latest analysis of response to the ongoing promotional and advertising campaign for Pilkington Activ™ self-cleaning glass shows that the web site for the product has received an average of more than 12,500 visits per month since March of this year
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Independent home improvements stockist GAP has increased the number of products available to order online to 2,700 - around 85% of its total range
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Charity
Three directors at PVC-U systems supplier VEKA plc suffered pain and humiliation to help raise nearly £1,800 for their local hospice at the company's Charity Fun Day
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STEPS, a charity based in Loughborough that helps families of children with cerebral palsy and similar motor disfunctions, needed help because its building was in dire need of repair
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Seven members of staff from BSI Product Services, based in Hemel Hempstead, recently took part in the recent Microsoft Challenge 2007, in order to raise funds for the NSPCC
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Pilkington has donated Pilkington Pyrodur fire-resistant glass to the Middleton Railway Trust for its Engine House headquarters in Leeds
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Ultraframe CEO, Grahame Hall recently spent an evening in the local police cells - all in the name of charity!
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Photovoltaics
Alcoa has announced the start-up of a 588,000 Watt, roof-mounted photovoltaic solar power system at its Alcoa Building and Construction Systems' Kawneer manufacturing facility in Visalia, California.
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Health & Safety
JELD-WEN, one of the UK’s largest timber window manufacturers, has been awarded International Safety Awards at four of its manufacturing sites from the British Safety Council (BSC).
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Part L
We have published a number of articles on Part L of the Building Regulations which you can find here:
PART L ARCHIVES

EN 1279
We have published a number of articles on EN1279, which you can find here:
EN1279 ARCHIVES

Countdown to G07
The entries are in and are being assessed as we write by a panel of expert industry judges. The venue has been booked, the champagne has been ordered and the guest speaker has been announced as Rob Brydon. All that's needed now for the G07 Awards is you, and places are selling fast! Visit www.g-awards.com


Veka Advert
The industry is braced for an interesting second half, with the PVC Group being broken up after parts of it were rescued from the administrators; Brian Kennedy is set to invest heavily in Everest and we hear that a funding hitch has prevented the sale of another well known profile group. More on this in due course.

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We can announce this week that The Industry Debate - a cross-industry discussion panel which is taking place on October 17th at Coombe Abbey - is attracting an impressive line-up of participants from the window industry. We shall report more fully on this next week.

Ultraframe Advert

Love 'em or loathe 'em, HIPs and EPCs appear to be here to stay and early findings from the government would seem to justify their existence. Most 4 bedroom properties are scraping through with an E rating, showing how far the housing sector has to go to offset its carbon footprint.

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General Manager Position
A Plus Joinery, part of the Stillwater Group is a successful hardwood conservatory, window and door fabricator based in Harpenden, Herts. Established for over 15 years, the company is targeting a 100% increase in turnover over the next 5 years. We are currently recruiting for a General Manager to run the business.
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Business Development Manager - North West England
One of the UK‚s leading window, door and conservatory systems companies is seeking to appoint a business development manager for the North west of England, following the retirement of a long-serving team member. Attractive salary and benefits package.
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Technical Support Engineer - Windows
Providing technical support to REHAU fabricators, you will be responsible for start up training, accreditation support and structural calculations. This position will involve visits to our customers and providing on site technical support.
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Ten Recruitment Advert

energiKorner Tips
"Energy saving can be as simple as pushing a button, turning appliances off instead of leaving them on standby could save each household £37 a year."
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Exhibitions & Events

The Building Services Event,
M&E - The Building Services Event (10-11 October, Olympia, London) focuses on the key areas of commercial building, including; heating, lighting, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical infrastructure, building controls and security, making this event a must for all personnel in the building services sector.
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Glasstech Asia 2007 Set for Success

Glasstech Asia 2007 (15th – 17th November 2007) is set on making another record-breaking event in Thailand. With the target sales of 10,000 square metres, organiser, Conference and Exhibition Management Services (CEMS) announced 90% of the exhibition space acquired in total bookings and reservations.
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Universal goes Stateside with Edgetech Deal
Universal Arches announced a unique alliance at the GlassBuild America exhibition last year with Edgetech I.G. Inc for the distribution of its Form8tor® profile bending machinery throughout the Americas. Several months on and the launch has proved to be a considerable success and Edgetech is again demonstrating the machine at this years' show in Atlanta.
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Glasstech at Glassbuild America 2007
Glasstech, Inc., the specialist in the development of glass bending and tempering equipment, will highlight the technology and programmes that have helped it establish worldwide standards for precision and efficiency at GlassBuild America 2007, September 10th to 12th.
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30-Plus Exhibitors at DHF Conference
More than 30 exhibitors will showcase the best of the UK’s door, shutter and hardware industry at the Door & Hardware Federation’s Conference and Expo on Friday, September 28th.
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Interbuild Nears Capacity
With stand space 93% sold out and over 800 companies confirmed, Interbuild 2007 (28th October - 1st November) is living up to its 'record breaking' predictions.
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Dow Corning at 100% Detail
100% Detail will provide the ideal launch platform for Dow Corning to showcase the company’s latest solution for weathersealing of photo-catalytic and hydrophilic clean glass surfaces like Activ® glass by Pilkington and Bioclean® glass by St Gobain.
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Remember, Remember the 25th of September!
Proskills, the Sector Skills Council for the process and manufacturing sector including the glass industry, has announced its First National Conference, which will take place at the Belfry Hotel in Birmingham on 25th September 2007.
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Public Sector Project Management Conference
There are a limited number of delegate places available for the Ten Alps Events' Public Sector Project Management Conference at the New Connaught Rooms in London on the 25th September 2007.
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K 2007 Bigger than Ever
Taking place on 24-31 October K 2007, which is sold out, will occupy 168,000 square metres of space, 5% more than the last time the event ran in 2004.
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Awards & Standards
Brunel, the Tamworth UK based manufacturer of zinc diecastings, metal pressings and assemblies such as hinges, handles and rod based locking mechanisms, has recently completed a final BSI ISO9001 :2000 quality audit.
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Rohm and Haas Company has received the 2007 Hydro Sustainability Award during a recent conference held in Hafnersee, Austria.
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Calendar Home Improvements, who only recently was awarded three BSI Kitemarks simultaneously has now achieved the BBA Certificate.
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Marketing
Following the initial phase of a campaign aimed at generating new business, Spectus Window Systems has received an unprecedented number of leads, many from major fabricators.
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Edgetech customer, Cairngorm Windows is taking the meaning of being 'green' to the next level. The Inverness based fabricator-installer recognises the massive sales opportunity for forward thinking companies, who can give the green conscious consumer what they want.
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Literature
With the launch of its newsletter, 'The Installers' Journal', Crystal Direct, the national trade fabricator, challenges you to 'spot the ball' and win a bottle of bubbly.
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Freefoam Plastics, a leading manufacturer of roofline products in UK, Irish and Mainland European markets, has recently launched a new slate and tile trim brochure.
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Construction
Construction Orders in the twelve months to June 2007 rose by three per cent compared with the previous twelve months, and orders in the second quarter of 2007 rose by three per cent compared to the same period a year earlier.
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Training
Susan Richings Operations Director for SWC Trade Frames said that ‘following on from winning the Training & Development category at the GO5 industry awards, we have continued to invest in staff training with the most recent success being 35 Production Operatives & Managers passing NVQ's in Performing Manufacturing Operations.
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Environment

This month sees the launch of Focus DIY's nationwide campaign to find the country's Community Green Hero 2007. Running in stores and on its website, the activity is part of the Green Thinking from FOCUS environmental awareness initiative.
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Environmental measures by WHS Halo to reduce its carbon footprint have resulted in C02 savings equivalent to the annual emissions of a large village of 1500 people. A raft of carbon-saving measures by the company in the two years from March 2005 to March 2007 achieved a footprint reduction of 7,475 metric tonnes of CO2.
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Wind power to help make windows could be a reality - and an industry 'first' - if a proposal being actively researched by Total Glass proves viable. The Liverpool-based fabricator is stepping up its commitment to environmentally-friendly business practices by exploring an even 'greener' route to supplement its energy needs.
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Recycling

Dekura has expanded its regional network of recycling centres with the acquisition of Celuplas, giving it new and increased capacity to recycle post-consumer waste PVC-U. Collecting waste from more than 1,000 window and door fabricators nationwide, Dekura is the largest and the UK's leading PVC-U recycler.
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'Over 80 per cent of people believe that climate change is having an impact on the UK right now and yet 40 per cent of us are doing nothing to reduce our energy use,' says Phillip Sellwood, Chief Executive of the Energy Saving Trust. One company doing something about it is Refurb-a-Sash in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
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100% Design London (20-23 September 2007 Earls Court) presents its most exciting edition yet.
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GlassBuild America (Sept 10-12) is the gathering place for the entire glass, window, and door industries in North America.
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Elumatec is to host another in-house exhibition that is solely dedicated to aluminium fabrication, on the 18th-20th of September 2007.
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GlassTech Asia has announced the exhibition's 6th presentation will be held in Bangkok from 15-17 November 2007.
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The 5th Glass Technology India will take place from 15th-18th November in 2007 in Mumbai.
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Polymer Foam 2007 takes place October 2-3, 2007 at the Doubletree Hotel in Newark, NJ, USA.
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Fenestration China 2007 will be held at a new location - Everbright Convention & Exhibition Centre, Shanghai, from 14th - 17th November.
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Polyclose will be held for the 13th time at the Flanders Expo in Ghent on Thursday, January 17th to Saturday, 19th January 2008
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New halls 4A and 7A in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg will be included in the structure of fensterbau/frontale for 2008 (2-5 April).
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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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SBD: Hoppe Welcomes Clarification
Clive Smith Product Manager at HOPPE UK writes:
I welcome Jon Cole's clarification in last week's Glazine on the revised PAS 24 in response to HOPPE's letter on the specification (Glazine 28 August). I'm glad to hear there will be a 12 month transitional period that will allow hardware and doorset manufacturers to address the revision requirements.
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Installers Must Say 'Can Do'
Martin Randall, Chairman of Crystal Direct writes:
Colin Bennet of Aztec Conservatory Roof Systems says that the conservatory industry has a huge opportunity for growth (Gl@zine on the 14th August).

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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK

AGC Launches World's First Antibacterial Glass
AGC Flat Glass Europe, formerly Glaverbel, has presented its new AntiBacterial Glass™. A world première, AntiBacterial Glass™ kills 99.9% of bacteria and stops the spread of fungi, which, with the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, represents a milestone in the fight against hospital-caught infections.

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PROJECT OF THE WEEK

Sealed Units with Super Spacer Meet Conservation Requirements
The Window Centre based in Solihull, recently used sealed units with Super Spacer® inside to persuade a conservation architect that its windows were up to a particularly demanding specification.
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PILKINGTON FANTASY FOOTBALL

First Wembley Win For England Eases Pressure On McClaren
The Premier League took a break this weekend and international football took centre stage as England finally managed their first win at the new Wembley. A goal each from Wright-Phillips, Owen and Richards against Israel put England third in their qualifying group. Russia are the opponents on Wednesday, and a win for McClaren’s men would move them up to at least second place in the group..
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THIS WEEK'S NEWS

Just a Bit of Fun at G07
Comedy actor, Rob Brydon, is set to bring his own unique style of humour to this year's G-Awards as the host of the Presentation Gala Dinner at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on Friday 12 October. The witty Welshman will be the evening's celebrity master of ceremonies and present the Awards to the winning companies.

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Bohle

PVC Group in Administration
The PVC Group, headquartered in Chinley, near Stockport, UK, has gone into administration after a winding-up notice was served last Wednesday.
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Kestrel
Network VEKA Defeats Everest!
Network VEKA has once again proved its motto ‘Reliable in the extreme’ by flying the flag at the highest point on earth. The feat comes courtesy of James Ogilvie, brother of Network MD John, who conquered Mount Everest in aid of charity.

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G-07 Awards

Latest TV Ads Breaking for Pilkington Activ™
After the tremendous success of the Pilkington Activ™ Spring TV campaign, the next run of commercials go on air on from Monday 10th September until 28th October, and will reach over 11 million homes nationally on Freeview & Digital channels, including stations such as ITV2, E4 and Living.

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Carl F Group Acquired by Sanistål
Following the acquisition of the Carl F group, which is represented by Carl F Petersen Ltd in the UK, the established supplier of window and door fittings is set to strengthen its position as a major player in the hardware market.

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The Stage Is Set For Aluminium!
With only a week to go the Elumatec stage is set, ready for the machinery specialist's second in-house aluminium exhibition. Over the last few months Elumatec says it has been inundated with requests from some of the biggest names in the aluminium industry, all wanting to be part of the company's in-house show.
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EPCs and HIPs - the Findings
Average four bedroom homes are getting an 'E' energy rating, according to a survey from the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Home Information Packs (HIPs).

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TimberWindows.com Nominated for Awards
First time entrant TimberWindows.com has been nominated for this year's 'Excellence in Marketing' award at the forthcoming TTJ awards 2007.
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Big Breakfast Marks Expansion at Eurocell Derby
Staff at Eurocell Building Plastics in Derby held a special celebration event to mark the refurbishment and expansion of its trade counter. It was bacon butties all round as Eurocell Building Plastics welcomed over 70 customers to its special re-opening breakfast event
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New Database can Target Over 16,000 Fabricators and Installers
Insight Data, the specialist Window Industry data provider, has expanded its database even further and now has over 16,000 window and conservatory fabricators and installers

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Everwhite Shutter Sales Soar in US
Everwhite's US shutter sales have grown from £200,000 to almost £2 million projected for 2007 in three years. These sales come as Everwhite closes deals with several fabrication partners in the UK.

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Newcomers are Unleaded Stars
One of the newest names in the PVCu windows market has announced that it will be one of the first manufacturers to offer a completely lead free range of systems. The new Liniar windows system, being launched by Derby based HL Plastics, has been designed using Calcium Zinc rather than lead.

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Windowlink Makes Ordering Easy for Consort Customers
Ordering doors and window is quick and easy for customers of Consort, the Nottinghamshire trade fabricator, thanks to Windowlink's Focus Plus presentation and pricing package. Over 50 installers of Consort PVC-U glazed products are now using the customised sales software, branded by Consort as EasyOrder.

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Bigger Offices for Business Micros
Software specialist Business Micros has outgrown its sales office in Warrington and moved to new, larger premises at Dallam Court in Warrington with additional space for new team members, for hosting meetings and for product demonstrations.
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News of Edgetech's WET Manufacturing Facility Travels Far
News of Edgetech's recent opening of the UK's first dedicated Warm Edge Technology manufacturing plant travelled far when featured in a business publication in Chicago. 'Crain's Chicago Business' featured the Coventry facility, highlighting the investment made by US based parent company.

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Crystal Direct's £50,000 IT Investment Streamlines Fabrication
National fabricator Crystal Direct has upgraded its entire IT hardware system at a cost of £50,000 including a new, more powerful server. The offices can now process orders faster so Crystal can grow and still maintain its promise to give a 'same day quote'.
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Specialist Test Facility Unveiled
Security solutions provider Adams Rite has opened what is believed to be one of the first facilities in the UK able to test products to the highest grades of European lock durability and safety performance standards BS EN 1125 and BS EN 179.
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Rio Tinto Offer for Alcan Commenced
Rio Tinto plc and Alcan Inc. have announced that Rio Tinto Canada Holding Inc., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto, has commenced its offer for Alcan and has mailed its offer and take-over bid circular to Alcan shareholders.

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Rockdoor's Domestic Production Doubles
Rockdoor has doubled production of its composite door for the domestic retail market. Production has increased due to customer demand as the domestic composite door market experiences strong growth.
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Trident Joins Siegenia-Aubi's 'Maximum Security' Line Up
The Trident three-in-one safety, security and egress hardware system from Siegenia-Aubi is the latest in the manufacturer's portfolio to receive Secured By Design status.
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Technal Releases Performance Figures for Ireland
Figures released by architectural aluminium glazing specialist, Technal, indicate that demand for its façade systems in Ireland has grown dramatically. Technal has also announced ambitious plans for further expansion, which includes increasing its network of fabricators.

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Turnover Doubles in Weeks for New Everwhite Stockist
Ipswich based Trade Window Supplies began stocking Everwhite five weeks ago and turnover has already doubled. Graham Shemmings, Managing Director of Trade Window Supplies explains: ‘We sell everything from power tools to hot tubs, but since stocking Everwhite we have grown quickly.
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Free Fabricator Training at New Beaufort Centre of Excellence
As part of its current investment and expansion plans, aluminium profile extruder Beaufort Secure Design has invested some £60,000 and built a new training centre at its plant in Newport.

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CAB Boosts Membership
Over the last few years membership of the Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) has doubled and members are proud of their status of being associated with CAB, but, what value does it bring to these companies?
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AHEC Commi