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2002
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A union leader has called for raids on building sites to catch dole cheats
and 'bogus' self-employed workers.
Ucatt general secretary George Brumwell said the Inland Revenue is being
robbed of up to £2 billion a year because bogus employment is widespread
in the industry.
Versalux Blue (also known as Ford Blue) is now also available in 10
mm thickness.
Developed
by Avocet Hardware, the UK window and door hardware suppliers, the Hawk
Security Rod offers fabricators and installers a highly reliable window
security system.
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GGF has issued an up-to-date position as regards publication and
enforcement of the forthcoming European Standard for insulating
glass units (EN 1279)
CE
Marking requires companies to have their units tested to EN 1279:
Dave Frost explains.
Windows,
doors and conservatories fabricator Piper Windows, Kent, has enhanced
its commercial team with the appointment of Darren Harrison as their
new Commercial Sales Manager.
Strafford-upon-Avon based PVCu window manufacturer Prior Products
recently installed replacement windows in a 19th century property
which was originally the lodge for Ettington Hall.
UK steel glazing specialist Wright Style has successfully completed
a prestigious contract in Egypt, using its advanced roof glazing
systems.
Since joining forces with HW Systems last August,
Newark-based fabricator Sunrise Window Systems claims it has seen business
boom.
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
Over
the last few months some 24 fabrication staff have joined the NVQ
training scheme to gain a recognised qualification, and a further
12 have already received their Level 2 certificates from Derby College.
The Timber Recycling lnformation Centre (TRIC) has launched a web-based
'Legal Zone', created in collaboration with Clarks solicitors, to
guide companies through legal issues associated with waste management.
Ubbink's new SoloSun is an easy-to-fit, affordable photovoltaic
(PV) panel which allows households to generate clean power and cut
the cost of electricity bills in the process.
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
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.
Replacing
the replacements
Warnings
dominate our daily life. And the window industry was given its very own
warning last week at the "Replacing the replacements" seminar
at West Bromwich Albion FC.
We were told that the core strand of the window business – the replacement
market – was dwindling by the day, and were it not for the new build
and commercial markets our plight would be even more acute.
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IGM 2003
Save
the dates of November 4-6, 2003 for the 14th biennial edition of USA's
premier event for the glass and fenestration industries.
GPD
2003
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.
Sporting
legend Jackie Charlton has signed up with Hurst Plastics, the UK manufacturer
of PVCu door panels
CWG
have just upgraded their support package to provide new literature for
their trade customers. The new support literature is aimed at assisting
trade customers with their quest for increased business in an even more
competitive market.
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
Timely
comparisons to the British automotive market were drawn, many of which
held merit, and we were advised to start planning our strategies now to
offset a massive downturn in business.
In short it was clear wake-up call for the glass and glazing industry
to embrace new technologies and innovations that will change public perceptions
of the window as "one time purchase" and encourage them to think
of the window as a fashion item that needs continuous updating.
Credit
must go to Status Systems for sponsoring this debate and attempting to
put a fire under an industry that has been traditionally reluctant to
change. The acid test will be: "Who is prepared to pioneer and finance
this innovative approach only for others to jump on the bandwagon once
the product is in place?"
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THIS WEEK'S NEWS...
Brugmann
merges with Salamander Industrie
Brugmann
GmbH (including Brugmann Ltd) has now merged with Salamander Industrie
Produkte GmbH forming one of the largest groups in Europe. This is a very
exciting development for both companies as each wanted to get a foot hold
in the UK and Irish markets.
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on this Story]
CRS
and HW Systems Sign Sole Supply Agreement
Conservatory roof specialist, South Wales-based CRS Ltd has signed a four-year
sole supply agreement with HW Systems. Working in partnership with HW
Systems allows CRS Ltd to supply its 'unique one-piece roofs' to the conservatory
market. Many of the products supplied by HW Systems are unique to CRS
Ltd and tailor made to their specific requirements.
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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.
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on this Story]
Going,
Going, Gone?
Don Sims, Commercial Manager of hardware distributor, Wagner (GB) Ltd,
has, after a couple of false starts, finally hung up his braces and decided
to retire.
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on this Story]
Ebor's
New All-in-One Automatic Laminating Machine
Ebor Equipment Ltd, supplier to the flat glass industry, has launched
a new Automatic Glass Laminating Machine.
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on this Story]
Glass
Repair Saves Contractors Thousands
Glas.Weld
Systems, Kent, who recently introduced their distortion free glass polishing
system to remove scratches from all types of glass, ‘Renovator’
to the trade press at the Building Centre, London, have been overwhelmed
by the enormous response.
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on this Story]
When
Network Veka met UK Fasteners
'Network Veka's commitment to becoming the leading premium brand in the
industry is total,' says John Ogilvie, Managing Director of Network Veka.
'All members of the Network comply with the highest standards and are
regularly audited. But it doesn't stop there.
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on this Story]
New
Look For Titon
2002 sees thirty years in the window fittings industry for trickle ventilator
expert Titon, and it's kicking off the celebrations with a makeover. Launching
the company's new look logo and updated mask emblem, were Chief Executive,
David Ruffell, Managing Director, Manufacturing Division, Ron Brighton
and Marketing Director, Tyson Anderson.
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on this Story]
Union
- The Professional's Choice
Union, supplier of commercial security and architectural ironmongery solutions
for the professional, has developed a number of initiatives that it claims
will provide comprehensive support throughout the specification and building
processes.
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on this Story]
Cardiff Glass wins second New Build project with Belway Homes
Status fabricator Cardiff Glass is currently working on its second contract
with Belway Homes. The £190,000 window installation is part of a
development of luxury apartments in what was once the dockside financial
district of Cardiff -Mount Stuart Square.
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on this Story]
Business Micros helps Polyframe track every piece of plastic in its factory
Halifax based fabricator Polyframe is currently investing a total of £2.5
million in various automated machining lines1 and software supplier Business
Micros is working closely with the company on related software requirements.
Once completed this latest installation will enable Polyframe to triple
its production capacity.
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on this Story]
Vetrotech Saint-Gobain supplies Microsoft
Vetrotech Saint-Gobain fire resisting glass has been installed in a new
world-class research facility in Cambridge. The prestigious contract was
for exterior fire-resisting glass beside entrances to a new European research
laboratory for the Microsoft Corporation.
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on this Story]
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