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2002
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Construction Orders in the twelve months to April 2002 were unchanged
compared to orders in the previous twelve months and orders in the three
months to April 2002 rose by eight per cent compared to the same period
a year earlier.
John Fredericks Plastics has launched another new woodgrain effect on
its Rustique range of doors, windows, patio doors and tilt and slide
windows
People
are increasingly looking for innovative shading solutions to help them
make the most of their conservatory, says Thomas Sanderson, manufacturer
of pleated conservatory blinds
Ultraspan has launched an aluminium portal frame system, which enables
the easier realisation and construction of large-scale conservatories
and glazed structures
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The
Glass and Glazing Federation has recently completed its round
of seminars aimed at raising the glazing industry’s awareness
of the requirements involved in the new insulating glass standard
EN 1279.
CE
Marking requires companies to have their units tested to EN 1279:
Dave Frost explains.
The
newly launched Titon Commercial department has recruited a new technical
expert Nigel Glynn
Whiteline
appoints Nathan Overton as New Business Development Manager and Zoe
Gibbons Marketing Services Controller
Profile
22 has appointed Rob McGlennon as Sales and Marketing Director.
The first UK application of Technal's new FXi balcony doors
has been completed in the historic docks at Leith in Scotland
A
sensitively designed supermarket facility site, close to their
beautiful hills, has been welcomed by the locals of Malvern.
Architects The Hancock Ward Company used fabricator CAP for
the glazing element
Arbour Square in the east of London has been improved by 20
Deceuninck black Roma recycled planters supplied by PBM
The
Millennium Galleries in Sheffield incorporate the new automatic
door from Geze UK. This feature incorporates the Geze Slimdrive
SCR curved sliding door assembly
City Glass has specially designed three linking Edwardian conservatories,
for the Bristol University Sports Complex
An lsle of Man-based installer is the latest Platinum customer to be
signed up by Total Glass, one of Profile 22's biggest trade fabricators
Midlands-based
Profile 22 fabricator, Mainstream Windows, Conservatories and Doors
Ltd, is swapping its rural location for a bigger and busier city centre
site.
Romag is one of the world's foremost specialists in safety and security
glass
The
impetus of two new Bystronic Lenhardt UK Ltd installations at Saint-Gobain
Glass Solutions Ireland is set to transform the Irish glass market.
Hanic Software has set up shop in the UK
Network
Veka is to provide every member, free of charge, with a copy of
the new TEST interactive training CD, normally selling at £275.
Sunblinds suppliers are being invited to participate, free of charge,
in a marketing initiative in which they can have a free listing
on - and website link to - a popular home improvement website.
A new website provides UK businesses with information about the
latest technology developments around the world
Work on the first home to be fitted with solar roof-slates under
a Government initiative to encourage the use of solar power in the
UK was completed today
Photovoltaics
- The RWE concern of Essen and SCHOTT Glas of Mainz are set to further
expand their leading position in the solar technology growth market.
HW
Plastics was shortlisted in two categories of this year's Plastics
lndustry Awards: as finalist for Processor of the Year, and its
innovative work on the Window Quoter initiative led to a final three
position in the Best Sales and Marketing Initiative.
CGII's Pyroguard has passed the new European safety glass Standard
(EN12600).
BSI Product Services has established a new test rig for Kitemarked
glazing.
Paying
Lip Service to the Environment
THE
GL@ZINE has not been alone in expressing its doubts about how much genuine
commitment to the Kyoto agreement really exists. In some ways, the outright
refusal by the USA to have anything whatsoever to do with it is refreshingly
candid, compared to what many see as lip service by other Western Governments.
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Dear Gl@zine
In anticipation of Brazil winning the World Cup, I enclose this
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The
dates for the next Glass Processing Days conference have been published.
New
Designers
New
Designers at the Business Design Centre in London in July is the major
showcase in Britain for the future of design, with a very strong decorative
glass element.
Glaskon/BAU 2003
GlasKon 2003 in Munich, the 10th Innovation Forum for Glass, Architecture
and Technology, which will run alongside BAU 2003
Fensterbau
2003
for upcoming exhibitions in the UK and the rest of the world.
Atcost
will also be exhibiting a large example of Eurocell's Pinnacle Conservatory
Roofing System at Hampton Court Festival from the 2nd - 7th July
Sporting
legend Jackie Charlton has signed up with Hurst Plastics, the UK manufacturer
of PVCu door panels
An
updated and extended version of the Duraflex Specification Binder covering
the company's fully integrated PVCu systems is now available.
Premdor
has introduced the Alpha 24 window range, an upgraded specification designed
to satisfy Part L Building Regulations.
According
to The Thermoseal Group it is important for i.g. manufacturers to look
beyond the first stages of the new regulations.
FENSA,
GGF and BBA have agreed on their understanding on fire escape provisions
and Part L.
Building
inspectors will cope with Part L, says Sash UK Ltd.
Comprehensive
information on the current and potential recycling opportunities for recovered
glass is now available in a major report commissioned and published by
WRAP
The
UK government has managed to fashion Part L out of Kyoto, a neat trick
if the real motive is to regulate the construction industry and the non-taxable
cash economy which exists within it. Of course increased regulation is
welcome in some areas - such as Health and Safety - but how much money
is being spent in employing more HSE officers, who would undoubtedly save
peoples' lives, compared to the amount of money which is being wasted
in tracking down 'major international criminals' such as (tax-losing)
cigarette smugglers?
And if the Environment is really the issue, what is the UK and European
record on Recycling? Or is this just more lip service. As an example of
how brittle the relationship is between environmental concerns and the
concerns of the business world, please read this
story about the closure of Ireland's only glass recycling plant. And
check out our photovoltaics
page for a refreshing reminder that commerce and the environment can
co-exist.
And what of alternative materials? How do they stack up in the recycling
stakes. This week we have more on Pultec
and some news on another alternative, Strandex
Anyway,
enough of the soapbox. This week we have a new CV on our JOBSHOP
and also an offer which the WEEKLY Gl@zine has great pleasure in bringing
you first:
Sunblinds suppliers are being invited to participate, free of charge,
in a marketing initiative in which they can have a free listing on - and
website link to - a popular home improvement website.
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Tony Higgin, Publisher
THIS WEEK'S NEWS...
Lindman
Launches New Window System - the 'Natural Successor' to PVCu and Aluminium
Lindman, best known for its composite doorsets, has launched a complete
suite of windows made in a new frame material which the company claims
is expected to overtake PVCu as well as compete strongly for commercial
aluminium applications.
[More
on this Story]
First
Strandex License in Europe
Strandex Europe, the European development arm of the Strandex Corporation
of Wisconsin USA, wood/plastic composite extrusion technology specialists,
confirmed the appointment of Silvadec SA. of France as their first European
license.
[More
on this Story]
Anglian
Windows new state-of-the-art toughening plant
Rt.
Hon. Charles Clarke MP, member of Parliament for Norwich South, opened
Anglian Windows new state-of-the-art toughening plant on Friday 21st June.
This represents a £5million capital investment for the company.
[More
on this Story]
Ardagh
Glass plant closure a shock to workers
Hopes that 325 workers at the Ardagh glass plant in Dublin could keep
their jobs were dashed with a surprise closure announcement by management.
News of the closure came to a shocked work force in Ardagh’s financial
results statement which showed pre-tax profits plummet to €2.4 million
last year compared to €8.9m in 2000.
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on this Story]
Now
a Hen Covers a Story (anag. 3,3,1,12)
Crossword lover Ann Downie has a Iuxurious new place to practice her hobby
after winning a £10,000 conservatory in a national competition.
She and husband Alan were among thousands across the UK to enter the contest
run by Swedish retailer lkea and the independent window and conservatory
installers' organisation Network Veka.
[More
on this Story]
New
Name Heads up Status
Status Systems general manager Steve Hanson has handed over the general
manager role of the company to industry newcomer Chris Foreman. During
his two years with Status Steve was instrumental in growing the business
- 16 per cent in 2001, 22% year to date - and managing over £1.5
million worth of investment in operations.
[More
on this Story]
Burnden
Strengthen Production Force
The Burnden Group Plc has completed a major machinery investment programme
with the recent delivery of another high speed extrusion line.
[More
on this Story]
David
Salisbury's new £1.25M Factory
David Salisbury (formerly David Salisbury Conservatories), UK manufacturer
of bespoke hardwood conservatories, has now fully completed its relocation
to a new 25,000ftsq factory and operational head office on a 2.2 acre
site on the Isleport Business Park at Highbridge, Somerset.
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on this Story]
EuroWindoor
study tour to China
The
People's Republic of China and its enormous potential market are the goal
of this year's EuroWindoor study tour. In addition to visits to large
window and curtain walling producers, the complex program of the mission
includes contacts with the Chinese Ministry of Construction and the Construction
Industry.
[More
on this Story]
System
X Composite Door Winner
Invitations to attend the launch of the new ‘System X’ composite
doors from Panels Plus at the Glassex 2002 exhibition were individually
numbered, and the holder of the lucky invitation, drawn on the last day
of the exhibition, was promised a new composite door of his or her choice.
[More
on this Story]
The
Flat Glass Company (Asahi Glass) in Mexico and Russia
Brussels, 20 June 2002 - The recently set up "Flat Glass Company"
(FGC) of Asahi Glass Co., Ltd., announced today 2 major investments. A
new float in Mexico and a greenfield float in Russia, which are initiated
and will be managed respectively by AFG Industries, Inc. (US) and the
Glaverbel Group (Europe). FGC today is managing 35 float plants worldwide.
[More
on this Story]
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