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email news for the glass, glazing and fenestration industries
10th December
2002
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Builders
in key regions across the country are being kept up-to-date about developments
with the Government-backed Quality Mark Scheme, thanks to distribution
of the latest magazine on the project.
Thousands of copies of the Quality Mark quarterly newsletter are being
posted to businesses who have already signed up for accreditation, or
who have either attended or simply been invited to presentations on the
Scheme.
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 visit glassprocessingdays.com
NEW!The
up-to-date position as regards publication and enforcement
of the forthcoming European Standard for insulating glass
units (EN 1279) is as follows:
Pro-Glass
by Darby has launched its new range of 'Proactive' print designs
Williams
Fasteners offers a range of specialised screws used in the UPVC
window manufacturing industry
Veka
has introduced the Heritage Rainwater System to resolve a problem
encountered when refurbishing the guttering of period terraced properties
Product
Archive
For a directory of products sorted by product type
For a directory of products sorted by company in alphabetical order
Natur-Al
Conservatories has appointed Tony Poole as new Business Development
Manager
Profile
22 has appointed Graham Pearce as Hardware Product Manager
Peter
Fanning of RAC Auto Windscreens has been appointed a GQA Board
Director
Conservatory
roof manufacturer, Newdawn and Sun, has appointed Alan Cockayne
as National Sales Manager
Synseal
has produced a sixty page hardback book full of product information
and illustrations of conservatories
Natur-Al
Conservatories has produced a new brochure for its conservatory
system
Tremco
has introduced a new slim line Colour Selector Guide which gives
details of Tremco's silicone, acrylic, polyurethane and butyl
sealants
Chemetall
has achieved Investors in People status. 'Investors in people'
is a standard that, as the name implies, reflects the recognition
of an organisation's competence in training its employees
The
multi-skill development of trainees continues to grow at Preston-based
uPVC manufacturer MPH Windows. A group of seven employees have
achieved NVQ Level 2 Grading and have developed a range of skills
and techniques.
Building
professionals across the USA are finding out that what they don't
know about attic ventilation can hurt them. Attending Air Vent's
technical seminar can help prevent costly callbacks resulting
from improper attic ventilation
Staff from the Centre for Environmental Studies in the Hospitality
Industry at Oxford Brookes University are picking through the
contents of rubbish bins at licensed premises across the district
Delegates
from the British Plastics Federation Windows Group recently travelled
to Behringen, Germany to visit the Veka recycling plant as part
of the organisation's bid to formulate policy for dealing with
end-of-life PVCu windows
Designers
must now comply with regulations to limit solar overheating in
buildings, as Paul Littlefair of BRE explains.
Features
now archived include:
Dave Frost on the implications of CE Marking to the sealed unit
manufacturer:
Phil Mundell on what Part M means to the Door Manufacturer;
Mike Fawcett on the 'Dilution' of Fire Glazing Standards;
Gary Dean on glass fusing;
Glass Production Software from Hanic.
Full
list here
Well, not cities exactly, but a tale of two countries - the USA and the UK - and a tale of two markets - the conservatory market and the door market. This week we bring you news which shows a UK company bucking the trend by doing very well indeed in the USA, and a major new report which shows that the Door Market in the UK is growing after all.
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Exhibition
List UPDATED!
for upcoming exhibitions in the UK and the rest of the world.
SAIEDUE
LIVING 2003
The
22nd edition of SAIEDUE LIVING will be held again this year from 19 -
23 March 2003 at the Bologna trade fair centre, for products in interior
design, architecture, building renewal and finishing.
Glass
at Bau 2003
During
the Glass Presentation (Hall C1) at BAU 2003, around 70 exhibitors will
display the latest products, equipment and services relating to innovative
glass construction
Companies
needing to comply with the revised Building Regulations (Part L) can now
receive UKAS accredited air leakage testing via Taylor Woodrow's Technology
Centre, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Duraflex
has produced a Part L pack aimed at fabricators and installers. The new
'Exceeding Standards' CD-ROM and supporting information provide companies
with the tools they need to assure householders of the products' compliance
with the revised Building Regulations.
PART
L ARCHIVE
It
was announced on 27th November that 19 schemes across the UK will be powered
by solar energy as a result of new Government cash. The projects which
represent 435 KW have each won a share of a £2.2 million Government
grant. They are the second set of proposals to be approved under the DTI's
£20 million Major Photovoltaic (PV) Demonstration Programme.
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has launched a new Internet based
service provided through BPF-Online: The Business Support Network
Error
free ordering has been the over-riding benefit of Deceuninck's Synergebuild
internet based trading system, according to Kent based MJ Plastics.
The
Arrone 7200 series of Overhead Door Closers from the Architectural Division
of Hoppe (UK), has achieved Certifire certification
Staff
at Pilkington Glass, glass merchants and processors, are polishing up
their skills with the help of the North East Chamber of Commerce
Out
of the shadows of the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, Trade Window Specialists
is emerging as a thriving and progressive Profile 22 fabricator. In three
years, the company has built up a loyal customer base that values quality
and service.
Software
house, Windowlink, has just introduced a series of new sales initiatives,
including free trials and a video tutorial
Kömmerling
fabricator Alexander Windows is having one million adverts published in
December
Bolton
based, industrial company The Burnden Group plc, provided its support
at two recent fund raising events
Synseal
Extrusions Ltd along with its customers across the UK have raised £15,000
for this year's the Children in Need appeal.
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
Ironically, the company which is doing very well in the USA is Ultraframe, a conservatory roof manufacturer. Group sales from continuing operations jumped from £95.7m to £145.2m, of which £54.7m came from the USA, while the UK accounted for £90.5m. UK sales growth was only 3%.
According to a recent Palmer Report, the market for replacement windows is in long term decline, with the installed value now less than half of the total home improvement spend. Conservatories have grown to 38% of the value, but entrance doors are also growing fast, 11% in 2001.
So
as we draw near to the Season of Goodwill, we can hopefully draw upon
the hope of some cheer in 2003
Thanks
for all your emails and comments - please keep them coming to tony@theglazine.com
Tony Higgin, Publisher
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Ultraframe
shines in the US, promises continued growth in the UK and backs out
of Glassex in favour of a new £0.5m marketing initiative
Strong performances both in the UK and the US have led to
a 50% increase in volumes for the year for conservatory roof manufacturer
Ultraframe. Shares rose 14p to 242.5p on the announcement. However,
chief exec David Moore sounded a note of warning, saying that the revenue
growth rates achieved this year was unlikely to be repeated.
[More
on this Story]
Hemscott
makes Ultraframe Share of the Week
In
its last week's Bulletin, the financial analysis specialists Hemscott
made Ultraframe its 'Share of the Week' following its impresive (and
trend-bucking) performance.
[More
on this Story]
Introducing
an Inspirational New Concept in Glass
Independent
glass processors and benders, Darby Glass, has announced a new division,
Pro-Glass by Darby, which has been formed to implement a new strategy
and market a new range of products.
[More
on this Story]
Bohle
Expands Internationally
Bohle,
European glass tools and machinery supplier, has expanded its global
network with the opening of two new subsidiaries in Estonia and South
Africa. With these additions, Bohle now has wholly-owned subsidiary
companies in eight countries around the world.
[More
on this Story]
Many
Openings Still to be Filled in Home Improvements, says Palmer
Many
commentators on the Home Improvements Market talk as though it's now
all conservatories. 'Not so!' says Palmer, 'In our report on 'The Market
for Private Sector Home Improvements 2002', we show that the value of
Home Improvements entrance doors is higher now than it has ever been.
[More
on this Story]
BDG
Achieves BBA Accreditation for its Roof System
The BDG System 21 Conservatory Roof System has been designed and fabricated
by BDG Group Ltd of Lurgan since 1984, and in that time has notched
up over 12,000 installations. Already manufactured to BSEN9002 since
1994, the system has now passed the criteria which allow it to be used
in the exposure conditions described in BBA's Agrement Certificate.
[More
on this Story]
Polysulfide
- the technology of the future, says sealant group
Polysulfide - which has proved its worth for about sixty years - is
a sealant of the present which we couldn't imagine doing without - not
only in the secondary sealing of insulating glass. It's also a sealant
of the future, according to a new collaboration between a group of sealants
manufacturers 'PolysulfideSystemPartners'.
[More
on this Story]
Thermoseal
Group will launch new products following Glasstec 2002
Thermoseal Group reports that it had a very successful
Glasstec, both in terms of meeting old and new customers on its stand,
and also in forging closer links with its machinery and consumables
suppliers, no fewer than eight of whom were exhibiting at the show
[More
on this Story]
K2
Conservatories Parts from Parent Company
K2
Conservatory Roof Systems has moved from a brand into a separate limited
company, in a move which has been justified due to its parent company
becoming ever more diverse in the construction and plastics industry.
[More
on this Story]
FAS
and Sheerframe Re-Tie Fifteen Year Knot
UK commercial fabricator - FAS - has signed a new
agreement with systems company LB Plastics Ltd for the supply of its
Sheerframe window, door and curtain walling systems for the next five
years.
[More
on this Story]
New
All-Ireland Window Companies
The new All Ireland database from Windowbase - released
November 2002 contains more than 1,000 companies who make or install
windows, doors or conservatories. This represents an increase in the
number of suppliers in the Republic of 25%.
[More
on this Story]
Renaissance
for Second City...
The relocation of Second City Window and Door Manufacturers
to a purpose-built prestige site in the West Midlands has led to a significant
improvement in quality reliability and expertise, the company claims.
[More
on this Story]
Masterdor
and Sheerframe - the Perfect Combination
Yorkshire Housing has specified Masterdor and Sheerframe
on a major refurbishment programme to help meet specific design requirements
and improve energy efficiency.
[More
on this Story]
It's
All Part of the Kolorplas Service
A range of specialist facilities is available from
the Oxon based Kolorplas Group. The company offers PVCu colour coating
and profile bending plus sash and casement windows complete with exterior
Georgian Bars.
[More
on this Story]
System
10 Swings into Action for the Public Sector
A new System 10 Top Swing window is currently being
supplied and fitted by Sidey Glaziers of Perth in one of Scotland's
largest window and door partnerships to date.
[More
on this Story]
Seal
of Approval for Bostik P5125
Malbern Insulated Glass has turned to adhesive and
sealant company Bostik Findley, to provide solutions for maximising
productivity by using its Hot Melt Butyl (HMB) product, Bostik P5125.
[More
on this Story]
TimbaPlus
Sells its Polystyrene Business to Highwood
The Polystyrene division of TimbaPlus Products Ltd
has been sold to Highwood Consultants Ltd of Ryde, Isle of Wight.
[More
on this Story]
CAP
Announces New Investment Programme
West Bromwich-based fabricator CAP has been implementing
new investment plans for its business. In the first part of a three-phase
technology up-date programme, two new £300k Elumatec CNC-controlled
linked saws and machining centres have been installed.
[More
on this Story]
Interframe
makes Capital
Interframe Ltd, the Paignton-based manufacturer of
Rehau Tritec PVCu windows and doors has recently expanded into the South
London area.
[More
on this Story]
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