your
weekly e-mail news :: 5th November
2002
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Tradesmen
from Leeds and West Yorkshire were invited yesterday to join hundreds
of businesses, which have signed up to the Government's new anti-cowboy
builder initiative, Quality Mark, as the scheme is introduced to local
firms. Leeds' Elland Road soccer ground was the venue for the briefing.
The
world's largest architectural and automotive glass conference, Glass
Processing Days, will be held from June 15-18, 2003 in Tampere, Finland.
For more information please visit www.glassprocessingdays.com
Windowlink
has developed a fully integrated pricing module for its Windows-based
Vector 3D presentation software for conservatories.
Machinery
manufacturer GTI-Kombimatec Machines Ltd has introduced two models specifically
designed to meet the needs of aluminium fabricators
Elumatec
has extended its range of aluminium machining centres with the introduction
of the SBZ121 and SBZ122
Matelux
is a float glass with a satin finish applied to one side using a special
process that ensures a perfectly regular finish and a uniform appearance
The
'Tilt-Wash' sliding sash window, from Andersen, is one of the most radical
innovations to reach the window market
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Having spent the last 15 years selling capital equipment to
fabricators in the UK, Bill Pratt has decided to go back to
the recruitment business
Door
Panels PLC has appointed Ricky Le-Grys as Sales & Marketing
Director
Andy
Miller joins HW Systems as an Area Sales Manager covering
the central region
Colin Poole takes up the role of Conservatory Director
at Sash UK
Luxcrete glazed walkways have been utilised to dramatic
effect at the Royal College of Nursing headquarters
in Cavendish Square, London W1
Vetrotech
Saint-Gobain, supplier of fire resisting glass, has
completed a contract for a global high tech firm
A
School in Basingstoke has a new canopy from commercial
glazing specialists Ultraspan
Pyroguard
fire resisting glass from CGII was supplied and fitted
by Oddyssey Glass into timber fire screens in Manchester
Cathedral
The
Whiteline Group supplied 147 Goldline PVCu replacement
frames to Crittall Installation Services for Cranbrook
Grammar School
Liverpool-based
glass processors HansenGlass was involved in the creation
of a development for Glasgow, the Glasshouse site
New research shows that removing lead from cathode ray tubes (CRT
glass) may help deal with the growing pile of waste TVs and computer
monitors, of which an estimated 100,000 tonnes are currently being
sent to landfill each year in the UK
Alcoa
has established a new corporate recycling usage goal: By 2020,
50% of Alcoa products, except raw ingot that is sold to others
directly, will be made from recycled aluminium
The
Steel Window Association has recently published a new edition
of its Specifier's Guide
Hallmark
Panels has launched new literature to illustrate its range of
Architectural Moulding products
Plastmo
Profiles has introduced its latest 24 page Specifiers Guide to
its PVCu profile systems
Roto
Frank has launched a one hour RIBA and CPD accredited seminar
on how new technology in hardware can benefit the building industry
and its customers
The
Institute of Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing launched a new
qualification for Remedial Treatment surveyors
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.
The
Health and Safety people help to avoid tragedies, working with
companies to resource health and safety requirements, control
safety costs and satisfy legal obligations
Construction
industry safety experts gathered recently at the first in a series
of hard-hitting seminars designed to get small contractors and
self-employed people in the construction industry to put health
and safety at the top of the agenda
Although waiting for the official attendance figures, which will almost certainly show an increase in visitors from two years ago, the mood around the halls at Glasstec 2002 last week in Düsseldorf, from the glass and machinery companies was buoyant to say the least.
"Acquisition
is another word for recruitment, and we certainly are in the business
of finding our Clients skilled and motivated people. But when you
get good people, you have to develop their skills in line with the
company's development, but more importantly, keep them."
PFL
is looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager to sell its
Permacell building products in The Midlands. Click here
for details
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Exhibition
List UPDATED!
for upcoming exhibitions in the UK and the rest of the world.
H&S
Conference THIS
WEEK!
The
2002 Glass lndustry Annual Health & Safety Conference takes place
this year on 7th November, at The Earth Centre, near Doncaster
Coatings
Conf THIS
WEEK!
All
about Coatings on Glass – and More Advanced Coatings on glass and
plastics are the focus of the 4th International Conference on Coatings
on Glass - ICCG from November 3 to 7, 2002
Pressplan Travel is dedicated solely to meeting the needs of the business traveller. Click here for details of exhibitions for which tours are available
With
'MyGlaverbel.com', the Glaverbel Group is offering a new approach to and
vision of its world of glass for use in architectural and decorative applications
Each
year, Barbour Index commissions independent research into important topical
issues affecting the construction industry. This research is published
in an annual report. The tenth Barbour Report was published at the beginning
of July
Chicago
Glass (UK) Ltd has set up a new website: www.scratchremovers.co.uk containing
information on its distortion free polishing system, for the removal of
scratches and graffiti from glass
National hardware distributor, Wagner (GB) Ltd has announced that it is
now a Secured By Design licence holder
Window
fitter turned salesman David Hamilton has been honoured by Network Veka
for gaining £1million of sales in record time.
Profile
22 fabricator, Slaithwaite Developments Ltd, designed and installed a
garden shelter housing the spa pool
Portal
Products has produced new point of sale material to promote its Paladin
steel-faced composite door.
When
Cheshire Police recently put out a 'Wanted' appeal, Hurst Plastics and
its customer Central Glass (Macclesfield) rallied round to provide a quick
response.
Combining a charitable fund raising day for the local NSPCC branch with
the presentation of prizes to the winners of the recent Yale and IFI G2000
sales promotion proved to be a resounding success
The
collaboration between Curvet Spa from Pesaro, which for the last 25 years
has specialised in manufacturing safety glass and curved glass, and Bekaert
ECD Solar Systems LLC , the manufacturer of flexible solar cells and solar
modules with brandname Uni-Solar®, has resulted in a solar electric
glass panel in a curved form.
Following
the launch of Conservaglass™, Chris Richardson, technical director
of Ultraframe (UK) Ltd, considers some of the factors concerned in the
selection of IGUs for conservatories.
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.
We will cover the show in more detail next week, by which time we may have some figures. In the meantime, a couple of companies with positive news have been quick off the mark: Edgetech has sold its first 'TSS' sealed line into the UK, while Solutia has launched Vanceva Color into the European automotive glass market.
In another interesting development announced at Glasstec, Glaverbel has launched MyGlaverbel.com, a web based solution for its customers described as an Interactive Encyclopaedia of Glaverbel Products for the Construction Sector. We also have the full statement from Pilkington on its interim results: Activ has not produced the goods yet but hopes for the second half are high.
Finally,
it was great to catch up with so many of you at Glasstec, and even nicer
to hear so many positive comments about The Gl@zine.
Please keep the e-mails coming - we would especially like more reader
comments or queries, so we can turn The Gl@zine into more of a working
forum for its readers. You can email me at tony@theglazine.com
Tony Higgin, Publisher
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Pilkington
Interim Results
'in
line with recent Trading Update'
Pilkington plc announced on 30th October the interim results for the
six months to 30th September 2002:
* turnover £1.4 billion (2001 - £1.47 billion)
* operating profit £110 million (2001 - £138 million)
* profit before amortisation of goodwill, exceptional items and taxation
£76 million (2001 - £107 million)
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EWS
Signs up with Easy-Fab's Online Trading Portal
Specialist reinforcement manufacturer EWS, part of the Laird Group,
has become the latest company to join up to the 'easy-fab' online trading
portal.
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Duraflex
Announces Record Sales Growth
Duraflex has announced a £1.6m growth in sales for 2002 to date,
compared with the same period last year, with 80% of the increase coming
from new business wins.
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Ecoline
Follows Flowline with Record Sales and Interest
The Stuga Ecoline stand-alone Prepping Centre launched at Glassex 2002
is enjoying unprecedented interest and sales in keeping with its big
brother the Flowline fully automatic Sawing & Prepping Centre.
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First
European Order for Edgetech's New TSS® SuperSPEED Production System
Edgetech IG announced at Glasstec 2002 the first European order for
its new TSS® SuperSPEED production system.
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on this Story]
Solutia
launches Vanceva Color for the European Automotive Market at Glasstec
Solutia,the producer of interlayers and films used for windshields and
Enhanced Protective Glass (EPG side, rear and roof windows), launched
Vanceva Color interlayers for automotive laminated glazing at Glasstec
2002.
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on this Story]
New
Glassex Exhibitors will Bring a Taste of Europe to the UK
With the countdown to Glassex 2003 now well under way, the show's organisers
have announced the latest companies that have signed up for the event.
Not only does the current exhibitor list include some of the UK's biggest
names, but it also reveals that many major European manufacturers are
now looking to Glassex as an ideal path to reach UK audiences.
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The
Bygone Collection Joins the GGF
The Bygone Collection has joined the Glass and Glazing Federation. The
Bygone window range is manufactured by Masterframe and is available
only through the Bygone Preferred Installer network, the group of independent
window installers who include this sliding sash window product in their
product portfolios.
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on this Story]
Hurst
Listed as Third Fastest Growing Company in Yorkshire
Just weeks after announcing a 30% increase in PVCu door panel sales
for the first half of the year, Hurst Plastics received a further boost
when it gained third place in a ranking of the 100 fastest growing companies
in Yorkshire.
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Delivering
Further Success on the Road with K2
K2 Conservatory Roof Systems has embarked on a further capital investment
programme which has seen the expansion of the company's delivery fleet.
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on this Story]
Graffiti
Removal for Shopfronts
Chicago Glass, in its association with Glas·Weld Systems, Kent,
is a leading player in glass repair technology. Its scratch repair polishing
system, 'Renovator', claims to be able to produce distortion free results
with little or no optical deviation or visibility distortion.
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on this Story]
Three
Major Acquisitions in the last 18 months for Connect 2
With three major acquisitions completed across the country in the last
18 months, growth is nothing new for Connect 2 National Plastics.
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on this Story]
Stormy
Weather Holds no Fear for New BWF Member
Few locations could better demonstrate the quality and strength of the
joinery manufactured by the British Woodworking Federation's latest
member than the lifeboat station at Rhyl on the north coast of-Wales.
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on this Story]
Latest E-News from Glass Training
According
to the latest E-News from Glass Training, the SSDA Board has approved
bids from two further sectors for the next phase of SSC development.
They are Construction and the Process & Manufacturing industry,
which comprises Glass, Extractives, Building Products, Coatings, Paper
and Furniture.
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on this Story]
Glass
Industry Urged to Act Now to Avoid Being Left Out in the Cold This Winter
Action Energy is calling for the UK glass industry to act now to reduce
their energy bills. Winter is the time when energy costs tend to soar,
but it doesn't have to be like that this year! Simply by calling 0800
58 57 94 and requesting a free energy survey*, organisations can act
now to start saving money and become more energy efficient.
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