Weekly Email News for the Glass,
Glazing & Fenestration Industries
18th March 2008
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Patio door manufacturer Sliders UK
has upgraded the security of its patio doors with the introduction
of a new handle across its range
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Here:
Kommerling
UK, the manufacturer and supplier of sealants and adhesives,
recently launched its new TPS (thermo plastic spacer), Koedispace
4SG
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Here:
The
FireSok cavity fire barrier is now available from Cavalok
Building Products
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Here:
Phoenix
Integral Venetian blinds are an ideal glazing solution for domestic,
commercial, educational and public buildings
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Here:
New ventilation products have been added to the Carl F Petersen Ltd catalogue of hardware products
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Geocel
has added a range of useful ancillary products to make life easier
for the trade to make completing a professional job quicker, easier
and cleaner
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Here:
Conservatory
Outlet has just launched a new range of bi-folding doors
that includes 10 different options from 3 to 7 sashes and a variety
of opening and colour options
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Here:
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Conservatory
roofing systems fabricator, S&J Link
has launched a range of high performance, self-cleaning glass to
add further value to the company’s already extensive product
and service offering
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Here:
Aztec's
patented end closure solution is simple, and has been
developed as an integral element of the roof system
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Here:
The CWG Choices 'Colordor' composite door is accredited 'Secured by Design'. It has a solid all timber core, totally encapsulated between colour stable ABS skins
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Stephanie
Wright, regarded as one of the window hardware industry's
most able and experienced marketing executives, has joined
Gretsch-Unitas Ltd
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Here:
Johnathon
Moore has joined Reynaers
as Business Development Manager for Scotland
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Here:
As
part of significant expansion plans, Schüco
UK has appointed John Chatley to the post of
Client Development Manager (Residential)
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Here:
Architectural
glazing sealants specialist Tremco
illbruck has appointed David Higgs to the new
position of European Facade Manager
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Here:
PVC-u
profile manufacturer Kömmerling,
has appointed Kevin Warner to the position of Sales Director
to lead the brand into a new era
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Here:
Trade
PVC-u windows manufacturer, Vision Windows, has spent in excess
of £450k with WINMAC UK
over the past six years, on the latest Welding and CNC Cleaning
machinery with a new ROTOX ZBZ 488 Cutting and Machining Centre
due for delivery
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Here:
Commonfield
Doors has invested in new machinery from the fabrication systems
supplier and manufacturer, Elumatec,
having seen a potential gap in the market for the company's
extensive range of specialist products
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Here:
Haffner
GB Ltd says that its new Vantage machine range
looks set to take the market by storm. The company has a good
track record in this field - its SBA Cutting and Machining
Centre is the machine of choice for many fabricators. As a
result, the SM-04-120 Four Head Welder in the Vantage range
is already attracting plenty of interest
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Here:
Croston
Conservatories, Windows and Doors based in Lancashire
celebrates its 20th anniversary of trading and manufacturing
the Spectus system this year
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Here:
North
West London window fabricator and installer Harp
Windows is the latest fabricator that has switched
to the Sheerframe vertical sliding sash window to improve its
product portfolio and service.
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Here:
PVC-u
remains a competitive industry and a fabricator in Northallerton
recently demonstrated that profile extruders should never take
customers for granted. Chatsworth
Windows, a Eurocell
conservatory roof customer, was approached several months ago
by an alternative supplier
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Buchanan Tower, or as it is more commonly known, the Black and
White Works, is one of Glasgow's most familiar and iconic buildings
and with the help of Pilkington Activ™
self-cleaning glass, this landmark has now had a complete facelift!
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Here:
Edgetech customer Green Building Store's
Ecoplus System high performance timber windows have been selected
for a new 40-bed care home in Beverley commissioned by East Riding
Council
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Here:
A
Part L compliant window system from Senior
Aluminium Systems (SAS) has given residential buildings
in Camden a brand new look
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Here:
Windows
that maximised the stunning sea views of the Sandbanks peninsula
was an over-riding criterion at a prestigious development completed
by Sapa Building Systems on
the edge of Poole Harbour
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Here:
Iceland's
largest hotel has just installed a system from WindowMaster,
Europe's largest provider of natural ventilation and smoke detection
solutions
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Here:
AM Profiles' Series 24
Polyamide Reversible windows have recently been used by Radbury
of Ayr to refurbish Tom Collins House, one of Newcastle upon Tyne's
most iconic buildings
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Here:
Curtain
walling and windows from Kawneer
have helped YRM Architects with a quick and easy (on the eye)
solution for a prospective new school of architecture at Brunel
University
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Here:
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems
worked closely with Alan Spear Ltd., Comar approved fabricator,
on this new-build housing project in Plymouth
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Here:
Globrix,
the new property search website, has announced the launch
of a range of search tools for property developers and
self builders
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Here:
ConstructionResale.co.uk
experienced an excellent launch day by being awarded
the Innovation of the Year at the NCE Innovation Awards
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Here:
Fab
& Fix has now launched its new and improved
website - www.fabnfix.co.uk. The site contains details
of all products available and the new structure that
allows customers to locate exactly what they are looking
for quickly
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Further
underlining its commitment to its expanding network
of customers, North Western
Lead Co (Hyde) Ltd has overhauled its website
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Here:
Vista
Group Plc, the Merseyside-based manufacturer
of PVC door panels and GRP composite doors has completely
redesigned its company website
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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:
The South Yorkshire Community Foundation, which is responsible for the region's Flood Disaster Relief Fund, has benefited to the tune of £1500 after a recent donation from local Wombwell employer, Windowstyle UK
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Kershaw
Group is celebrating its sixth year of support
for an important children’s charity with a new £3,000
donation
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Here:
VEKA fabricator Metrolite Industries is keeping production
up to speed, thanks to the donation of a new compressor
from manufacturer Ingersoll Rand
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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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Budget
Disappoints
Another budget and another missed opportunity for the government
to stimulate the double glazing sector by reducing VAT to 5%. Our campaign
- with Edgetech to achieve a VAT reduction, continues however,
as does Synseal's Nick Dutton's efforts in getting Geoff Hoon on
board. We shall prevail!
However, it seems that, if anything, the government is up to its old trick of trying to squeeze the tax-dodging cash economy still inherent in the building and construction trades by regulating it still further - a shake-up to the building control system proposed by Housing Minister Caroline Flint 'which cracks down on illegal construction' was announced yesterday.
Also in the news this week: Shepley returns with its former management team; Veka enters the composite residential door market with Amulet, WHS Halo's Winston Duguid warns that it is time for UK window companies to 're-appraise and re-evaluate their business models' and Windowbase advises that 'While the Olympics offers a welcome boost for the window industry, fabricators need to be alert to other opportunities.'
WE
HAVE EMAIL...
Progress
at Last on Reduced VAT - but Where are the Windows?
According to media reports at the end
of last week, Gordon Brown hailed the ‘progress’
on environmental issues at the EU Council in Brussels
with the key push for changes in VAT regulations
to help promote greener products. Andy Jones,
Managing Director, Edgetech UK
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Windows
Miss out on VAT Reduction
Surprise
surprise. Another budget and lower rate VAT on
windows didn't make the grade. The window industry
has been overlooked again by the Chancellor. It's
not for lack of trying. But despite the petition
and other efforts we've had no results so far.
Nick Dutton Marketing Director, Synseal
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Echo Warrior
It's
not often that industry competitors publicly pledge
support for each other, but I felt strongly about
adding support to Jim Rawson's article in last
week's Gl@zine. He is absolutely right in pointing
out the potential long term cost of Eco-Disinformation
as PVC continues its perceived role as timber's
poor cousin. Tony Crutcher, Sales and Marketing
Director, Latium Building Products
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Eco
Worrier
I’m
writing to support Jim Rawson in Epwin’s
latest press release. Epwin must be congratulated
for its 100% recycled window. But as an industry
and individually, we are poor at communicating
just how good PVC-U and our latest products are.
Alan Burgess. Managing Director, Masterframe
Windows
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Project
Design Engineer - LSH
LSH
UK Ltd, part of LSSD UK
Ltd, is a leader in the
design, manufacture and
distribution of innovative
solutions for the residential
building and home improvement
markets.
We are seeking to recruit
an individual with drive,
motivation and team working
skills for the position
of Project Design Engineer,
based at the Tipton offices,
West Midlands.
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Order
Processor - Prior Products
We
are a family run business
established since 1988 based
in Warwickshire, manufacturing
and installing PVCu windows,
doors & conservatories.
We are looking for an experienced
individual to assist in
our trade manufacturing
office.
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Here]
Order
Processor - Total Glass
Experienced
PVCu Window Order Processors
with knowledge of one of
the major Window Processing
Software packages such as
Window Designer or Business
Micros Evolution. Competitive
Salary offered.
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Here]
Area
Sales Manager - FGI
Float
Glass Industries is a major
independent glass distributor
and manufacturer of toughened
and processed glass. As
part of our strategy of
on-going expansion and further
development across all sectors
of the business, our recently
appointed Field Sales Manager,
Lindsey Banks, is now looking
to recruit two Area Sales
Managers covering the Northern
and Midland regions.
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Estimator
- Universal Aluminium
With
25 years experience in the
UK, Universal Aluminium
Systems provide clients
with the highest quality
products, excellent value,
reliability and competitive
pricing. We are currently
looking for an Estimator
to work within our Production
Team.
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Here]
Depot
Managaer - Quay Plastics
Quay
plastics, a member of the
multi million pound Epwin
Group are currently recruiting
for a Depot Manager. Due
to continued growth we now
require a Depot Manager
for our Newcastle depot.
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Here]
energiKorner Tips
"Take your energy saving to the kitchen – covering pans when you cook and using a pan with a base as big as the cooker ring are both easy and simple ways of reducing the amount of energy you use"
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Glasstech
Asia 2008 Vietnam
Glasstech
Asia 2008 Vietnam,
is the 7th International
Glass Products, Glass
Manufacturing, Processing
& Materials Exhibition.
It will take place
in Ho Chi Minh City,
Vietnam from 20th
– 22nd November
2008. The GGF has
just been informed
that, due to the importance
of the market in Vietnam,
UKT&I has granted
full support for eligible
companies - SME's,
that wish to participate
with the UK Group
at Glasstech Asia
Vietnam in November
this year.
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Kömmerling
at Fensterbau 2008
Kömmerling
Chemische Fabrik,
a manufacturer and
supplier of sealants
and adhesives for
window fabrication,
will be showing its
newly extended range
of adhesives and sealants
on Stand 123, Hall
7 at this year’s
Fensterbau in Nuremberg,
Germany from April
2-5, 2008.
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on this Event]
VEKA
Changing the Perceptions
of PVCu Extrusion
Situated
in a central 'hotspot'
at this year's Ecobuild,
VEKA plc generated
a wealth of interest
in its closed loop
recycling facility,
seeing the company
not only secure a
solid list of leads,
but more importantly
change the perceptions
of the visiting environmental
fraternity.
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on this Event]
REHAU
Shows Energy Efficiency
Focus
REHAU
will again be represented
in Nuremberg from
2nd to 5th April 2008
at the fensterbau
frontale,
the leading exhibition
for window and curtain
walling technology.
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on this Event]
Swish
Makes Home Improvement
Simple
Swish
Building Products
will be showcasing
its new range of M-Boss
roofline products,
long lasting cellular
PVC profiles with
a timber-like appearance,
at this year's National
Homebuilding and Renovating
Show at
the NEC, April 10th
to 13th.
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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.
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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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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]
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Events
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upcoming events are
listed below.
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Rigby
Research
celebrates another
successful annual
assessment to BS7911:2003,
the Quality Assurance
Standard for Market
Research.
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Sheerframe
window fabricator
Asset
Manufacturing
has secured an A rating
for its PVC windows
using two profile
systems from L.B.
Plastics which are
custom-designed to
suit both newbuild
and refurbishment
projects.
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here:
The
composite door from
Rockdoor
has been recognised
for its security by
gaining Secured By
Design (SBD) accreditation.
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here:
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:
Stuart
and Sharon Parker
have hit the jackpot
by becoming the
first winners
of Safestyle
UK's
new Diamond Account
Club quarterly
prize draw and
having their £4000
account balance
for installation
of energy-saving
double glazing
at their Worcester
home paid off
in full.
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here:
Super-fabricator
Sierra
Windows
has launched a
new suite of retail
marketing literature
to provide installers
with a dedicated
marketing support
service, helping
them to set their
products apart
from others in
the market.
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here:
GAP
has just
released a definitive
new product guide
showcasing its comprehensive
range of home improvement
products
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Here:
Gretsch-Unitas
is strengthening
its position as
it launches its
first catalogue
aimed specifically
at the architectural
ironmongery industry
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Here:
VBH-Wagner
has launched a new
mini-catalogue,
featuring a wide
range of products
such as silicones,
adhesives, packers,
tools, drills and
more
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Here:
Liverpool-based
PVC-U fabricator
Total
Glass
has expanded its
popular Total Xtras
package of ancillaries
with a new 2nd edition
collection. The
revised eight-page
brochure features
more than 30 product
lines, from aluminium
glazing products
to air conditioning
units.
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The
Architectural Department
at Häfele
has launched a new
concept brochure
called Space &
Light.
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Here:
Choose
lifestyle, choose
Phoenix
Door Panels
- that's the theme
of two new aspirational
PVC-U door panel
and composite door
brochures designed
to help installers
win sales.
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Here:
2007
New Home Completions
Statistics
released by NHBC,
the warranty provider
on new homes in
the UK, show that
new home completions
for 2007 showed
little change on
the previous year.
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REHAU
has officially opened
its refurbished Training
Academy and Window Workshop
at its Ross on Wye HQ.
More than 60 customers
from the across the
UK were invited to a
two day event to mark
the opening and take
part in the first ever
REHAU Golf Day.
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here:
AWJ
Glass Ltd
says that it has established
a leading presence throughout
the North East as a
dynamic business that
places quality, training
and green issues as
a priority. Since moving
to new modern facilities
in 2004 the company
has introduced radical
measures into production
methods.
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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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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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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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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]