Weekly Email News for the Glass,
Glazing & Fenestration Industries
26th February 2008
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Aztec's
in-house designers have specifically focused on the two main areas
at risk from water penetration ie along the flashing and ridge and
developed solutions that not only give the end-user a better roof
but also make the installation process safer and quicker
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Here:
The
manufacturer of door and window control systems,
GEZE UK, is launching two stainless steel space saving
door systems for glass doors
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Here:
A1
Double Glazing Repairs UK Ltd based in Dunston, Gateshead,
Tyne & Wear has invested thousands of pounds to bring a new
process to the UK to repair misted/failed double glazed units on
site without removing or replacing the glass
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Here:
SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS has launched a toughenable version of its SGG COOL-LITE® SKN 165, the latest addition to the widely-specified high performance SGG COOL-LITE® SKN solar control glass range
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Freefoam
Plastics, manufacturer of roofline and rainwater products
in the UK, Ireland and Mainland Europe, has launched five new products
for 2008
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Here:
Emplas
calls its remote ordering facility 'Remote-Pro' and says that the
system is achieving great results for the Wellingborough-based trade
window-manufacturing specialist as well as its customers
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Here:
Thermoseal
Group has introduced a range of new stand-alone Hot Melt
Guns for filling small holes left in sealed units when gas filling
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Here:
Piper
has taken another step forward with the development of a double
glazed A rated window, with the emphasis on affordability and practicality
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Here:
While there are well over a million white conservatories installed
in the UK, there are few to be seen in other colours and with this
in mind K2 fabricator SWC Trade Frames
has just added a range of exclusive, coloured conservatories
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Here:
Kestrel
offers the market three shades of white - Blue, Brilliant and Warm
White across its range
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Here:
There
is a glazing option within fire door and fixed light combinations
for every budget with the new Sheerframe range from L.B.
Plastics
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Here:
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Gary
Dutton, Chairman of Synseal
is the leading entrepreneur in manufacturing. He has again
been listed in the top 100 entrepreneurs by Management
Today.
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Here:
Hertfordshire-based
national trade fabricator, Crystal
Direct, recently rewarded three brothers who
have been with the company for a combined 40 years.
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Here:
Royal
Warrant Holder, Selectaglaze
Ltd., the secondary glazing specialist, marked
the start of the year by announcing changes in the Board.
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Here:
Glass processing specialist TuffX
Processed Glass is set to further establish
its corporate position in line with a new expansion programme.
As a result Gary Hughes has recently been appointed as
New Projects Manager.
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Here:
Newly
appointed as VEKA's
Account Management and Specification Executive, Kirk Maxwell
will be spending a lot of time travelling in his new job.
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Here:
Two
new recruits at VEKA,
the PVCu profile systems manufacturer, are taking plans
for the company's continuing expansion right to the customers'
doorstep! Paul Evans has been appointed Technical Service
Engineer for the Southern Region.
Daniel
Fallows also joins the VEKA ranks as a Sales Order Processor
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Here:
As
the world's largest manufacturer of hand held vacuum lifters
Bohle has the widest
range in the market. Bohle Ltd UK will use the impending Glass
Processing & Technology (GP&T) event to introduce
new models and further promote the existing range
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Here:
Coral
Windows has made considerable improvements in the handling
and storage of its raw materials and has also enhanced safety
procedures in its yard and car park by replacing a counterbalance
forklift with a versatile Combilift
4-way forklift.
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Here:
Double
R Glass & Roofing Systems Ltd has recently taken delivery
of a ged decorative application
system, (das) enabling the company to increase its output
of leaded glass units
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Here:
Makita
has launched a new orbital jigsaw suited to light duty activities
such as the installation of new work surfaces, boxing around
baths or for fixing panelling to alter décor appearances
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Here:
House
of Anderson 1905 Ltd celebrated its 20th anniversary
using Spectus Window Systems at the end of 2007. The Lancashire-based
family firm received crystal decanters for its 10th anniversary
from Spectus and a bottle of 20-year-old whisky for its recent
20th
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Here:
Plastmo
fabricator, Quantum Windows
is once again taking a quantum leap forward in ensuring that
the company is at the forefront of the industry, so that its
customers have not only the best service but also a top quality
product in both pvc-u and aluminium to suit all customers' needs
and all sectors in the market place
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Here:
FIS
Windows
is a Suffolk based manufacturer that prides itself on the outstanding
levels of quality, service and commitment it offers customers
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Here:
Inspired by a luxurious hotel in Dubai, the world’s leading
frameless structural glazing system, Pilkington
Planar, has helped bring seven
star glamour to an office in the North West of England
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Here:
Narborough
Road Primary Care Centre in Leicester is one of a new breed of
PFI care centres built to the most exacting standards, and for
this purpose, Pilkington Activ™
self-cleaning glass was specified for the windows on part of this
modern, contemporary structure
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Here:
Visitors
to Hull city centre are being treated to a unique shopping experience
thanks to glazing from Pilkington.
At the heart of the city’s redevelopment, the St Stephen’s
shopping and leisure complex features a glazed roof structure,
created using the Pilkington Planar frameless structural glazing
system
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Here:
J.
F. Bodman and Sons recently completed a large project
in Doncaster. The company fabricated and installed 50 casement
windows, French doors and a two storey conservatory to properties
worth £600,000 each in Spectus' Elite 70 profile... and
sprayed it all bronze!
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Here:
The
fine dining experience at The Modern restaurant in New York City
has been enhanced by ClearShield, Ritec's
glass surface renovation and protection system
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Here:
A member of the Steel Window Association
recently completed the installation of over 130 W40 steel windows
and doors for ISG InteriorExterior at Centro House in Camden,
North West London
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Here:
Hundreds
of new build traditional holiday homes and apartments in the style
of an old fishing village have been fitted with
Spectus vertical sliders, casements and patio doors
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Here:
A
new website has been launched to provide the market
with detailed information on the new product, Edenex™.
Edenex is made by Freefoam
Plastics and is a wood plastic composite
product
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Here:
The
marketing team at Regalead
has recently completed the development of a range specific
website for Signature Hardware and Glazing Options
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Here:
Proactive
Procurement has
recently launched a comprehensive new website aimed
at the glazing installer, fabricator and systems company
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Here:
Martin Bevan, managing director of BJ Bevan, is preparing for a gruelling seven-day hike to Mount Kilimanjaro in East Africa as part of a charity fundraiser
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Windowstyle
UK, the manufacturing arm of Safestyle UK,
the PVCu replacement window and door manufacturer and
retailer, and one of the largest employers in the Barnsley
area of South Yorkshire has recognised the work of its
employees by involving them in a promotion designed specifically
to benefit local youngsters
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Here:
Charity
bike rides are very much in vogue for the glazing industry
and Conservatory Outlet, Barry Dunlop and Sloane Helicopters
have joined the trend by agreeing to sponsor Cycle
India on behalf of HEAL, a UK based children's
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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Any
Colour You Like
Interesting research from Freefoam this week, which
shows that coloured roofline products are a major growth area in the UK,
increasing by some 17%.
Tony Walsh, Freefoam MD, comments, ‘Providing our customers with just about any colour they can imagine has meant we are the no. 1 company for colour choice in the market.'
Those who were concerned that EN14351 was not getting enough media coverage may have had their prayers answered as the debate kicks off in proper style. Giles Willson responds rather scathingly to last week's offering from CEN Solutions, while we have Part 2 of the story from them.
WE
HAVE EMAIL...
The
Facts Around EN14351
You are aware that industry does respect
Gl@zine as a frequent reliable source of what
is happening within our industry. Unfortunately
last week you covered an article ‘Goodbye
Old Standards Hello New!’ This article demonstrated
author Wayne Rogerson Joint MD for CEN Solutions
does not know what is happening regarding European
Standards for windows and doors. Giles Wilson,
GGF
[Read
full Email Here]
Marketing
Manager - KAT UK
Exciting
new position with the market
leading supplier of specialist,
high quality door and window
products. The role demands
that you be a self-starter
with a few years of field
sales or telesales experience.
Internet marketing is central
to this role.
[More
Here]
Two
Positions: Sash
As
UK leaders in the window
industry, SASH UK's stance
has been long-standing and
steadfast seeing them remain
at the pinnacle of the market
for over 40 years. Not only
committed to shaping the
industry's future, SASH
also invests heavily in
its staff and customers
alike securing them total
longevity. SASH UK is currently
seeking applicants of the
highest calibre to add to
its exciting and dynamic
team.
[More
Here]
Area
Sales Manager and Stock
Controller
Float
Glass Industries is a major
independent glass distributor
and manufacturer of IGU,
toughened and processed
glass and is currently implementing
a major investment programme.
As part of this strategy
of on-going expansion and
further development across
all sectors of the business,
FGI is looking to appoint
an Area Sales Manager and
Stock Controller.
[More
Here]
K2 Glass Ltd is a market leader in the manufacture of specialist glass for Conservatories.
Due to rapid and continued expansion, an exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of: Sales Executive (South of England).
[More Here]
Business
Development Executive
(Midlands)
Established
in the 1990’s,
and employing over 300
people in the U.K, K2
has established itself
as a market leading
company within the Conservatory
Industry. Recent company
expansion has resulted
in the need to recruit
a:
Business Development
Executive (Midlands).
[More
Here]
Calling all Shepley Customers!
Composite
door
manufacturer
Rocal
would
like
to
offer
any
assistance
to
any
ex-
Shepley
customers
who
are
in
an
unfortunate
position
where
they
cannot
forfill
any
outstanding
door
orders.
Rocal
was
sole
supplier
to
Shepley
with
its
unique
solid
core
composite
door
leaf.
Contact Rocal’s sales department who will be able to supply complete door sets in 10 working days.
Tel.No 01652 659259
www.rocal.co.uk / sales@rocal.co.uk
energiKorner Tips
"If possible, wait until you have a full load to do your washing. The half load setting on your washing machine will use more than half the water and energy of a full load. Saving energy and water by washing full loads will help to save money on your bills as well."
[Visit energiKare Website]
Oakland
Glass Super Spacer
Units on Four Ecobuild
Stands
West Yorkshire
based Oakland
Glass has
supplied insulated
glass units manufactured
with Super Spacer
which will feature
on four different
stands at Ecobuild
this week.
[More
on this Event]
New
Salvage Section at
Interbuild '08
A
newly created salvage
section at Interbuild
2008 (Sunday
26th - Thursday 30th
October) will showcase
the reclamation of
traditional building
materials, such as
stone, brick, slate
and tile; as well
as associated services.
[More
on this Event]
Profiles
2008
AMI’s
programme for Profiles
2008 has a range of
top speakers (June
3-4, Hilton, Charlotte
Center City, NC, USA),
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on this Event]
GlazeKart
Back on Track for
2008!
It
may be tough in the
market at the moment
and nothing but gloomy
news in the financial
press but there is
a ray of sunshine
on the horizon!! GlazeKart
is back again in 2008.
[More
on this Event]
glasstec
2008 - ‘Glass
& Energy’
Modern
glass products offer
a great deal of potential
for the reduction
of the climate-damaging
greenhouse gas carbon
dioxide (CO2). The
latest developments
in the area of energy-efficient
building glazing and
solar technology will
be presented at glasstec
2008 in
Düsseldorf.
[More
on this Event]
GlassBuild
America
Listed
as one of the Top
200 trade shows in
the U.S. by Tradeshow
Week magazine, GlassBuild
America is clearly
the place to be from
October 6-8th 2008.
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on this Event]
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.
[More
on this Event]
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Events
More
upcoming events are
listed below.
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The Stevens Competition
for architectural
glass deign has been
offered by the Glaziers
Company since
the 1970s. For many
years it was the only
annual national design
competition for stained
glass and architectural
glass in the UK.
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here:
This
year the Worshipful
Company of Glaziers
and Painters of Glass
will be offering one
Award for Excellence,
two Ashton Hill awards,
and the Arthur and
Helen Davies Travelling
Scholarship (available
every two years),
as well as the Stevens
Competition Prizes.
More
here:
Engineered
timber window
and door supplier,
TimberWindows.com,
has launched its
'Own Label' package
to add to the
marketing support
it offers.
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here:
Rockdoor
has launched a
new marketing
tool to help installers
show homeowners
how its composite
door can add style
to their homes.
Rockdoor's colour
swatch accurately
shows the full
colour and finish
options so homeowners
can match their
windows and roofline.
More
here:
Following his recent
appointment at Kestrel,
Technical Director
Dr Sean Cockett
is helping customers
decipher fact from
fiction on Vinyl
2010 and REACH with
easy to understand
technical bulletins.
More
Here:
Reflex
Glass
has produced the
first of a new series
of PDF brochure
for the company’s
Smart-Tint switchable
glass.
More
Here:
Spectus
Window Systems
has launched a new
retail conservatory
brochure as part
of a suite of brochures
on windows, doors
and vertical sliders.
More
Here:
New
Construction Orders:
December 2007
Orders
in 2007 rose by
one per cent compared
with 2006, and orders
in the fourth quarter
of 2007 rose by
two per cent compared
to the same quarter
a year earlier.
More
here:
Five
employees of door and
window hardware supplier
HOPPE
(UK) have
been awarded diplomas
from the Guild of Architectural
Ironmongers (GAI).
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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:
The
Window Store,
specialist trade supplier
of PVC-U windows and
doors, has unveiled
a new recycling service
to make it easier for
installers and builders
to dispose of post-consumer
waste.
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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:
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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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]
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]
From
21st to 25th October
2008 the global glass
industry will convene
in Düsseldorf for
the 20th glasstec
to present the latest
developments in the
field.
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on this Event]