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New Construction Orders: April 2002
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.
A
warning to keep children off building sites where they risk fatal injury
has been issued by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Over the last
five years, six children have died and 551 have suffered major injuries
on sites - including an 9 year old child who died when playing around
an unfenced storage area in Yorkshire last year.
Elumatec UK Ltd has pushed the parameters back with the massive power
of the Stürtz SE-VSM40/26-8K-B Vertical Eight Head Welder
The Veka In-Line Patio door has become a favourite amongst installers.
The uncompromised security and smooth, light and reliable action has
set the standard for this type of door
The
Tudor Window from Kolorplas is proving one of the company's most popular
styles
The lockmaster keep range from Paddock has been further enhanced
for doors with shootbolts needing fully adjustable keeps with die cast
tidy boxes.
Groupco
has added to its range of the PN UNI system from A/S Peder Nielsen
The
Mila Master has been designed to provide tough, heavy-duty operation
for inward and outward opening doors of up to 100 kg
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Plastex
Ltd of Redditch, manufacturer of PVCu home improvement products,
has appointed Guy Johnson as Trade Sales Manager
Alan
Fielder has joined Wendland as the company's new Director
of Sales
The
Conservatory Factory has appointed Clive Coleman as Sales
Director
Nigel Glynn becomes Technical
Specifications Manager at Titon.
Manse Masterdor has received thanks from the tenants
of North Kesteven District Council, after the company's
products were specified at Bracebridge Heath in Lincoln.
Selectaglaze
Helps Preserve John Nash's 'Urban Plan' with two Central
London Hotel Conversions
ThermoSpan
structural bolted glass assemblies have been supplied
by HansenGlass to create a glazed entrance facade at
the new Trafficmaster headquarters in Cranfield.
The
Whiteline Group, the South East trade fabricator, confirms
the first order for its new Goldline 70 frames
Kestrel,
manufacturer of PVC-ue products, has supplied cladding
for an unusual application; to line the interior of
a milking parlour near Eastbourne.
Titon Hardware's Maxiglaze trickle ventilation units
have been fitted into a
window replacement scheme, worth £1 million, for
Local Authority housing in Cardiff
Door
specialists, Apollo Birmingham Ltd supplied white powder
coated aluminium residential doors for a major refurbishment
at St Crispins Estate in South East London
The
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.
M.G.Windows who have been established for over
15 years now have just re-vamped their depot situated on the Kingsditch
Ind. Estate in Cheltenham.
Since
joining forces with HW Systems last August, Newark-based fabricator
Sunrise Window Systems claims it has seen business boom.
Peerless
Windows, a Synseal Installer recently flew out to Romania to aid a
charity project, 'Convoy 2000' involving the refurbishment of a home
for mentally handicapped children
Now
is the Season of Content?
The
glass and window industry was dealt another fair hand in the wake of gloomy
manufacturing news this week. As output slumped to a 23 year low in June,
fresh pressure was heaped upon the Bank of England to cut interest rates.
Low interest rates are always good news for the window business as it
encourages the purchase of capital equipment and urges the householder
to spend money on home improvements.
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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.
Glaskon/BAU 2003
GlasKon 2003 in Munich, the 10th Innovation Forum for Glass, Architecture
and Technology, which will run alongside BAU 2003
Fensterbau
2003
Titon
Commerical is now offering the latest Sofinox window and door fittings
brochure.
Product solutions to satisfy new Building Regulations are among a host
of features to be found in the 2002/2003 Range Guide from Premdor, the
UK door and window manufacturer.
Kim
Rehfeld, Managing Director of HomePro, looks at the nature, and benefits,
of Insurance Backed Guarantees - now necessary for FENSA compliance
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
K2
Conservatory Roof Systems has announced the free issue of BBA Certificates
to its network of dealers.
Sporting
legend Jackie Charlton has signed up with Hurst Plastics, the UK manufacturer
of PVCu door panels
Brian
Wilson, Minister for Energy, has brought the reality of solar power to
eight new projects across the UK.
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.
HW
Plastics was shortlisted in two categories of this year's Plastics lndustry
Awards
CGII's Pyroguard has passed the new European safety glass Standard (EN12600).
BSI Product Services has established a new test rig for Kitemarked glazing.
The
Government today issued new regulations to encourage greater use of e-
commerce by breaking down barriers across Europe and boosting consumer
confidence.
Conservatory
and window suppliers are being sought for potentially lucrative business
in mainland Europe. The conservatory website, www.conservatoriesonline.com,
lists a strong base of suppliers serving the UK and USA but is keen to
find more companies that operate on the continent.
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.
This, combined with the news that house prices are continuing to rise
- sources put the figures at as much as 20% per year - should pump more
confidence into window makers and installers, as inflationary fears recede.
So, the silly season may be upon us, but for the window industry it is
the season of content (to misquote the Bard).
Meanwhile,
from across the pond comes the good news that Glasstech has emerged from
Chapter 11 in good financial health and with the backing of its major
customers and suppliers, and PPG has reported reasonable underlying results
for Q2, after the high cost of the asbestos settlement is taken into account.
With the Dollar recently falling below par against the Euro, our friends
in the US need all the good news they can get.
Finally, a timely warning from the DTI about children getting
killed or injured by playing on building sites, especially pertinent while
the kids are still on summer hols.
Please
e-mail on tony@theglazine.com.
Tony Higgin, Publisher
THIS WEEK'S NEWS...
Nice
One Morty!
Gary Morton of GM Fundraising recently visited Hope House Childrens Hospice
to hand over the cheque for £66,350 raised throughout the year by
the exceptionally generous support of the window industry. The picture
shows Gary with one of the 100s of children the hospice helps every year,
with Kate Ashley-Norman.
LETTER
TO THE EDITOR
Dear Sir,
Following my letter of last week I am now delighted to be able to confirm
that the British Standards Institute has reconsidered the revisions to
the requirements for salt spray testing.
[Rest
of this Letter]
Pilkington
Chairman addresses AGM
At the recentAnnual General Meeting of Pilkington plc, the Chairman,
Sir Nigel Rudd, made the following statement:
'Last year we experienced very tough trading conditions in all our markets,
particularly in the second half. In spite of this, we delivered our
fourth consecutive year of profit growth, demonstrating how much fitter
and more competitive Pilkington has become.
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PPG
Reports On Second Quarter
As a result of a charge for a previously announced asbestos settlement
agreement, PPG Industries today reported a net loss of $345 million,
or a loss per share of $2.03, for the second quarter. Excluding the
$495 million aftertax charge, net income was $150 million or 89 cents
a share. Sales were $2.13 billion.
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on this Story]
Deceuninck
Reinforces Position in France
Deceuninck N.V., developer and producer of PVCu window systems and building
profiles, has acquired - through its subsidiary Deceuninck S.A. - the
integral extrusion site of Atlantem, a subsidiary of the French VM MatÈriaux,
situated in Noyal-Pontivy, Brittany.
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on this Story]
Reorganisation
Plan Opens Door for Stronger Glasstech
After receiving the United States District Court's approval last month,
Glasstech Inc.'s plan of financial reorganisation has now become effective.
The court's action should open the door to the emergence of a much stronger
and more viable company.
[More
on this Story]
1000
GQA NVQ in 12 months
The Glass sector has consistently been increasing the number of candidates
registered on and achieving Glass Qualifications Authority (GQA) NVQs
each year.
[More
on this Story]
A
New Dimension
3D Trade Windows has set up a new operation in Andoversford, Cheltenham
serving the trade and Housing Association market for windows and doors.
[More
on this Story]
AGS
extends its home improvement portfolio
AGS
Home Improvements Ltd is launching Sarnafil Roof Assured PVC-U flat
roofing as an addition to their range of home improvement products.
The flat roofing membrane will be sold through six AGS outlets in Devon
and Cornwall.
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on this Story]
FENSA
Appoints Chief Executive
The
Fenestration Self Assessment Scheme (FENSA) announced that Graham Hinett
had been appointed as its first Chief Executive.
[More
on this Story]
Export
success for Ashton's High Volume Edger
Ashton Industrial's automatic arrissing (seaming) lines have developed
over the past 4 years, becoming faster and more compact and featuring
options like in-line laser marking and edge deletion.
[More
on this Story]
Low-Cost
Cooling with Displacement Ventilation
BRE has completed a project to determine whether displacement ventilation
can be an effective cooling method that maximises the potential for
using ambient air for low-cost, energy-efficient cooling.
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on this Story]
'Window
Screws should last 20 years', says Property Services Manager
People assume that because one screw looks very much like another, performance
is similar too. However, the differences are huge - and the wrong choice
can ruin reputations. Bob Scougall, Property Services Manager, has been
working for Sedgefield Borough Council for 25 years and appreciates
the significance of fasteners.
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on this Story]
Sherborne
Windows Scoops National Conservatory Award
Sherbome Windows and Conservatories of Famborough Hampshire has won
a 'top prize in a competition to find the best conservatories of 2002.'
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on this Story]
Glass
Training e-briefing
Glass Training Limited has introduced a new service for employers in
our industry. A telephone helpline now provides advice and guidance
on a wide range of employment policy issues which affect people at work.
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on this Story]
Alfreton
and Nottingham Depots are all change
Eurocell Building Plastics has completed two major improvements to its
Midlands Network. The Alfreton Depot has moved into larger premises.
[More
on this Story]
Spire
Glass chooses Dem Window Systems for Bellway Homes contract
Bellway Homes South has chosen Spire Glass Ltd of Whaddon, near Salisbury,
for a major supply and fit contract on private sector homes in an urban
renewal scheme in St Mary's Southampton.
[More
on this Story]
Eagle
Contracts Building new Business with Tremco Structural Silicone Glazing
System
A structural bonding specialist based in Rayleigh, Essex claims to have
been enjoying rapid growth in its business thanks to its innovative
approach to meeting customer demands, and the introduction into the
UK by Tremco of its well proven structural silicone glazing system.
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on this Story]
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