Weekly Email News for the Glass,
Glazing & Fenestration Industries
8th January 2008
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Super-fabricator
Sierra Windows has reported
a steady growth in demand since launching its exclusive foiled colour,
Chartwell Green, reaffirming the increasing importance of colour
in securing new business
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Here:
Orange,
fuchsia and violet are the three new shades selected by Atelier
Mendini to preview its new colours range conceived for Seves
glassbloc
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Here:
Security
solutions provider, Adams Rite,
has launched its MC Exit Device, a new two-point exit device locking
mechanism designed specifically to be used with the new generation
of thermally broken multi-chambered doors
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Here:
AGC
Flat Glass Europe has combined glass and
light in its new Glassiled - a laminated glass with embedded LEDs
(light emitting diodes)
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Here:
Insurance-backed guarantee provider the Consumer Protection Association (CPA) has extended its range of benefits for members with discounts and concessions for a range of commercial insurance products
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IQ
Glass Heating turns your windowpane into a radiator -
IQ heating glass replaces classic central heating system with no
more space-taking radiators or dusty convector grilles, no more
condensation or downdraughts
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Here:
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Duraflex
fabricator Truframe Ltd
has boosted its sales drive with the appointment of David Page
Smith to be area sales manager for the south of England
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Here:
Congratulations
were exactly what was due to Anita Raab when she scooped the
Employee of the Year Award at Sherborne's
recent award ceremony
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Here:
Deceuninck
Ltd, the worldwide manufacturer of PVC window systems
and profiles, has announced the appointment of Operations Quality
Manager, Pete Rich
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Here:
Deceuninck
UK
has further strengthened its sales and marketing team with the
appointment of Karma Abourachid to the new position of Marketing
Assistant
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Here:
One
of VEKA's most important
assets is its team members and the recent promotion of Trevor
Ranns to National Commercial Sales Manager is testament to the
value that the company places upon a dedicated work ethic
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Here:
Sierra
Windows
has appointed a new general sales manager to help consolidate
new business and to provide customers with a dedicated point
of contact
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Here:
Shepley
Window Systems says that it is about to embark on
one of its most exciting years ever and this will be headed
up by two new Pauls to help drive the sales team, launch a new
product range and continue to build customer relations
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Here:
Mumford
& Wood, the Tiptree, Essex-based manufacturer
of timber windows and doors, has announced with immediate effect
the promotion of three members of the senior management team
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Here:
Edinburgh-based
Jim Oliver has been appointed to further develop Metal
Technology’s service to architects, contractors
and fabricators in Scotland
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Here:
Now
trading in its 21st year, Permaframe Ltd
of Frome in Somerset has taken delivery of a new SBZ610 CNC profile
machining centre from Elumatec as part of the company's continuing
expansion
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Here:
It
looks as if 2008 is going to be a busy year for Haffner
GB Ltd The manufacturer of the SBA Cutting and Machining
Centre will have a hectic start because it will be installing four
new Centres in January
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Here:
A
new design of easy-grip body shape makes the new Makita
BO4555 finishing palm sander a pleasure to use, the new slimline
body smaller for more comfortable handgrip
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Here:
Significant
investment in two new Dubus machining centres, supplied by Wegoma,
is making a dramatic difference for Liverpool-based fabricator Total
Glass in terms of efficiency, space and labour savings
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Here:
Shepley
Windows
has recently implemented a number of customer initiatives designed
to enhance the levels of service to the retail installer and the latest
is the promise of a 60 minute response to all customer queries
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Here:
Super-fabricator
Sierra Windows has seen
a significant increase in demand for its Astragal Bar glass design
which was launched eighteen months ago in response to a call for more
'heritage' style products
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Here:
Homecare
Home Improvements in Surrey says that it is impressing
customers with its new Windowlink sales presentation and pricing software
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Here:
Indigo,
the West Midland trade frame fabricator, says that it is setting out
to once again lead the field in terms of product, quality and service
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Here:
Sash
Windows (Bradford) UK Ltd recently won a £370,000 contract
with Charles Church housing developers. The project involved fabricating
600 Spectus vertical sliders with authentic Georgian bars for large
luxury properties in Bransburton, Hull, installed by Vulcan Windows
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Here:
Astra
Windows, a supplier of PVC-U windows, doors and conservatories,
has been commissioned to help give a dated school building in Bolton
a much needed makeover by delivering a major window replacement project
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Here:
Kawneer
systems have helped the £36million Roland Levinsky building achieve
a ‘Very good’ BREEAM rating alongside the university's objective
of a ‘badge’ building for the campus that is easily accessible
to the public
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Here:
In
a contract worth over £308,000, Structura
UK Ltd, curtainwall engineering specialist, manufactured,
supplied and installed 36 sets of new Hueck windows to the Toshiba building
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Here:
Total
Glass
has launched a dedicated website for its Total Garage Door
business offering a comprehensive range of products in steel,
timber and GRP
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Here:
G07
Specialist of the Year, TimberWindows.com's
website warms up consumers by empowering them - they can discover
every last product detail, allowing 'self-specification'
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Here:
Systems
company Profile 22 has
launched a new online information service designed to give
customers access to the very latest technical information
and support at the click of a mouse
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Here:
A
website aimed at highlighting the ease with which businesses
can get into motor sport has been launched by one of the biggest
teams in the Uniroyal Fun Cup endurance race series -
www.startracing.co.uk
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Here:
Crystal
Direct's
new website has all the latest news from the national trade
fabricator as well as details on its huge product range
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Here:
Generous
workers and suppliers with system supplier VEKA
raised over £2,000 for their favourite charity from the
annual employees' Golf Day
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Here:
Time
certainly didn't 'drag' for employees at Phoenix
Door Panels on Children in Need day when two guys
dressed as gals to raise more than £500 for the national
charity
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Here:
We have published a number of articles on Part L of the Building Regulations which you can find here:
PART L ARCHIVES
The Health and safety Executive (HSE) has warned NHS trusts and other care providers of the importance of having an effective building management programme. The warning comes after an in-patient of Leigh Infirmary fell from a first floor window suffering a broken ankle.
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New
Year Starts with a Bang!
It looks like one or two of the major
banks are using the Credit Crunch squeeze as an excuse to offload a few
other bad debts, with damaging effects on several major players in the
window market.
Everwhite Plastics is one of the biggest casualties, blaming the collapse of the US market on its cash crisis, but hopeful of continuing operations under a new buyer. Some fourteen staff were sadly made redundant this week, but over 20 interested parties are looking to purchase the South Wales firm, which was set up by Ken Davies in 1994.
Meanwhile, Pennine Windows (Home Improvements) Ltd called in the receivers last Thursday, with the loss of 126 jobs and Budget Windows went into administration with the loss of 80 jobs just before Christmas. It is hoped that a buyer may emerge for Budget, with two interested parties talking to receivers PWC.
WHAT'S
ON THE BLOG...
Problems
with Black Doors
Homeowners love black doors, and will buy them
when they are offered. But black has been a problem
for manufacturers for years because foils previously
used were too thin and were affected badly by
the British climate. - Mark Simm, Sales Director,
Rockdoor
[Read
full Post Here]
Security
is The Key
Security is the key to an increasingly important
market. With fear of crime far greater than the
reality, offering security conscious homeowners
peace of mind is vital in winning new business:
- Roger Benton, Joint Managing Director, HOPPE
(UK)
[Read
full Comment Here]
WE
HAVE EMAIL...
Latium
Purchases Zenith and Staybright
As we enter another New Year, there may be an
air of gloom in some quarters of the industry,
but it’s important we don’t talk ourselves
into apathy and inactivity and make the market
more difficult than it is. The industry has the
skills and products, the people and resources
to make a success of things, but they are unevenly
distributed as a result of past decisions, performance
and investment. Sam
Kennedy, Managing Director, Spectus Window Systems
[Read
full Email Here]
Everwhite
in Administration. Who’s next?
Following the news that Everwhite Plastics Ltd
has gone into administration, I am writing to
urge distributors and installers to think seriously
about the security and sustainability of their
building plastics’ supplier. Tony Crutcher
Sales and Marketing Director, Latium Building
Products
[Read
full Email Here]
Marketing
Manager
Reflex
Glass is a Leicester based
company and a specialist
market leader in the manufacture
of high performance glass
for conservatories. This
fast track company is
now the first in the UK
to manufacture affordable
switchable glass technology
in unit form for the conservatory
market.
[More
Here]
"A dripping hot water tap wastes energy and in one week wastes enough hot water to fill half a bath. Fix leaking taps and make sure they're fully turned off to save energy and money."
[Visit energiKare Website]
VEKA
'Ecobuild'
Believed to be making its most significant appearance
at Ecobuild (26th to the 28th February 2008, Earls Court 2) to date,
window, door and conservatory profile systems giant VEKA plc is
back, and this time is showcasing its closed loop recycling operations.
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on this Event]
Jeld
Wen at Ecobuild
JELD-WEN,
the manufacturer of doors and windows, will be showcasing an extensive
range of sustainable and energy efficient external joinery solutions
at Ecobuild.
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on this Event]
Unilam
at Glassex-GP&T
Unilam
International will be exhibiting at Glassex-GP&T which runs
from 8-10 April 2008 at the NEC, Birmingham. The stand will be divided
into two areas - one dedicated to the Unilam laminating resins system
and the second to Cooltemper glass toughening furnaces.
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on this Event]
Head
Start for GlazeKart 2008
GlazeKart,
the endurance outdoor karting race for the glass and fenestration
industry, has announced the date for the 2008 event, Friday, 6th
June.
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on this Event]
Public
Sector Project Management Conference
Public Sector Project Management Conference. Tuesday
12th February 2008 - Bridgewater Hall, Manchester.
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on this Event]
glasstec
2008
Exhibitor
invitations have been sent out thereby firing the official ‘starting
pistol’ for preparations for glasstec 2008. From 21st to 25th
October 2008 the global glass industry will convene in Düsseldorf
for the 20th time to present the latest developments in the field.
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on this Event]
Polyclose
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, covering an area of about 28,000 m2.
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on this Event]
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Events
More
upcoming events are listed below.
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Following
an assessment by an independent body, Stockport windows manufacturer,
Alexander Windows, has been
awarded ISO 9001 certification.
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here:
Homesafe-Lindman,
one of the UK's largest manufacturers of high performance doorsets,
has been awarded BSI's Kitemark licence, one of the first door companies
to receive this accolade.
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here:
Spectus
fabricator EYG has won this
year’s HDM Business Award for Customer Service. The prestigious
regional business award recognises EYG’s longstanding commitment
to its customers.
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here:
Highseal
Windows Ltd achieved Secured by Design (SBD) on Spectus'
Elite 70 Residential PVC-U Door System in October.
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here:
Glass manufacturer, K Seal Glass Ltd
recently won the British Chamber of Commerce award for Business
of the Year 2007. With tough competition the Birkenhead based company
was recognised as the winner for the North West region.
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here:
The team behind the recent TV campaign for Pilkington
Activ™ (BJL) was recently awarded Bronze at this
years IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) Effectiveness
Awards
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here:
WHS
Halo has scored an important double with two ISO accreditations
that further demonstrate the high competency of its IT offer; and
serve to increase confidence in the company's systems and security.
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here:
Steve
Davis and the Network VEKA
message will soon be a familiar sight on Britain's highways,
thanks to a new tie-up with its associate supplier, VEKA.
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here:
The Saint-Gobain Glass
PLANITHERM Club was invited for a short break in Dubrovnik to
celebrate the continued, shared success of PLANITHERM.
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here:
Customers
of home improvements distributor Project
Plastics had the chance to see Glazerite's PVC-U
products at their best when the VEKA Big-Rig mobile exhibition
unit took centre stage at the company's recent trade event.
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here:
HOPPE
(UK),
the door and window hardware supplier, is making selling easy
for stockists and installers with new point of sale displays
promoting its Tokyo PAS24+ security handle.
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here:
Lowestoft Components, part
of JELD-WEN, has revealed its new brochure that demonstrates its
dedicated millworking services to companies in the timber manufacturing
industries.
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Here:
North
Western Lead Co (Hyde) Ltd has launched a new brochure,
dedicated to the collection of Decra Bevels.
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Here:
A free DVD is now available from Volkswagen
Commercial Vehicles demonstrating the features and
benefits of the award-winning Caddy, Transporter and Crafter van
ranges.
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Here:
ICF
Tech Launches Advanced Construction System
A construction
method that dramatically reduces the time and cost of house building
and offers advantages in energy saving, fire safety, thermal and
acoustic performance was launched at Interbuild.
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here:
Glass
Qualifications Authority
(GQA), now in its sixth year of trading as the nationally approved
Awarding Body for glass and related industry, has gone from strength
to strength.
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Here:
'We
can only avoid the re-introduction of statutory training levy if you
are a subscribing member of Glass Training
Ltd. It does not have to cost you a great deal and there
are many benefits from working together as a sector.'
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Here:
Kent-based
trade, commercial and retail window and door manufacturer and installer
Piper (Double Glazing) Ltd has
confirmed its commitment to reducing its impact on the environment
by achieving the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
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Here:
David
McLean Homes uses Kestrel, the
no lead, no tin brand of PVC-UE and PVC-U roofline, cladding and window
trim products, for its green credentials.
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Here:
Edgetech
UK,
the warm edge technology supplier, is now delivering all its Super
Spacer® products to customers in recycled boxes.
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Here:
As
part of its continued commitment to the environment, WHS
Halo has implemented a battery recycling scheme for all
its sites.
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Here:
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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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).
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on this Event]
Exhibition
Calendar
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Here:
for upcoming exhibitions in the UK and the rest of the world
Kömmerling
Chemische Fabrik,
a supplier of sealants and adhesives for the glass and glazing
market, has introduced a new range of adhesives and sealants,
specifically designed for use in the production of photovoltaic
modules and solar thermal panels.
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Here:
Panning
for
Gold
in
the
Yukon
You
will
remember
the
Harnser
Window
hoist,
the
new
method
of
lifting
windows
to
height
and
winner
of
accolades
at
the
HSE,
GO6
and
British
Glass
conferences
in
2006,
well
its
back
in
the
news.
[More
on
this
Product]
Product
of
the
Week
Archive
here
PROJECT OF THE WEEK
CertainTeed®
in
Silo
Renovation
Project
CertainTeed®
building
products
reached
toward
the
sky
last
year
in
a
unique
renovation
of
two
silos
on
Carlton
Island
in
the
St.
Lawrence
River
in
upstate
New
York.
The
silos,
standing
more
than
80
feet
tall,
stood
dormant
for
several
years
on
a
19th
Century
farm
owned
by
Bill
Ferguson
and
his
wife
Lynda.
[More
on
this
Project]
Project of the Week Archive here
FA
Cup
Overflows
With
Surprises
The
hectic
Christmas
period
often
takes
its
toll
on
teams,
and
after
reigning
supreme
at
the
top
of
the
Pilkington
Fantasy
Football
League
for
much
of
the
season,
Rafa’s
Great
Goatie
has
lost
hold
on
top
spot.
The
long
time
leaders
now
sit
in
fourth,
having
been
usurped
by
new
table
toppers
Who
Needs
Henry
and
Real
Ballax
and
Saffys
Springers.
In
the
league
of
leagues
Isaacs
Leeds
The
Way
are
out
in
front
with
The
Firing
Line
not
far
behind.
[Read
the
Rest
Here]
Be
a
Winner
in
2008
My
sole
New
Year’s
resolution
was
to
ensure
we
kicked
off
2008
with
a
Hallmark
Fantasy
Horse
Racing
winner.