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28th January
2003
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Maco
has added the Mach II Shootbolt Espagnolette to the Secured By Design
scheme
Wacker's
Elastosil® SG500 is a two-part system for structural glazing
Shepley
Window Systems is about to launch a new range of door handles featuring
a scratch resistant finish
Aztec Conservatory Roof Systems has added a gable option to its
standard range
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The
latest figures released by the Office of National Statistics confirmed
the Construction Products Association's fears that the Government is
struggling to deliver key investment programmes for the built environment
Growth
in construction output is expected to slow significantly in the next
two years before picking up again in 2005 according to the latest forecasts
from the Construction Products Association
Pera
Integrated Training has won a National Training Award for a programme
of exceptional learning which it delivered for flat glass manufacturer,
Solaglas
An
ambitious week-long exhibition and seminar programme of off-site construction
- the first of its kind in the UK - is being planned for May of this
year, to be held at the BRE.
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
Chicago Glass (UK) Ltd has experience of removing
scratches from glass on site for many major UK construction
companies including Ballast Wiltshire, McAlpine, Dean
& Dyball, Solaglas and Structura
Pilkington
Architectural has supplied its Pilkington Planar glazing
system to the new Parkview Building in Brentford, London
Pyroguard
fire resistant glass manufactured by CGI International
Ltd, was specified and installed in the fire doors of
the Freshwater Ecology Centre, Norfolk
Veka
windows will grace a new arts centre being created by
one of Britain's top sculptors, with fabricator Windows
Direct brushing aside the competition to win the contract.
The
Burnden Group plc are to benefit from three university graduates
as part of a partnership agreement with The Queens University
of Belfast
Aluminium
Roofline Products Ltd has introduced a dedicated sales division
to promote the Mustang® system to UK specifiers
Promac
Consumables Division announce that Lesley Caffrey has joined
its Technical Sales Team
Profile
22 trade fabricator, Total Glass, has expanded its external
sales team
Glass
Technology Services (GTS), the technical arm of British
Glass, is evolving its skills in the field of Environmental
Services
A
college campus in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada is setting
the bench mark for 'green' architecture and historic
renovation
Evergreen
Door manufactured steel door products now comply with
a European Directive on using timber from renewable
and well-managed sources.
Veka
fabricator Ashford Windows combined the latest leg of its UK tour
to meet local authority and housing association specifiers with
the introduction of a number of new products - with a trip on
the London Eye for all visitors
K2
Conservatory Roof Systems has launched a new line in the way of
carrier cases to house its miniature sample roofs
Deceuninck
has launched a nationwide competition to try and find the most
interesting, unusual, quirky or attractive window installation
using its Decoroc®, treated coloured PVCu profiles.
The
overall winner will be awarded with a luxury weekend in Bruges.
Atomic
Kitten, Gareth Gates and Darius of Pop ldol fame joined Veka at
this year's Party in the Park at Bingley's Myrtle Park. The annual
event was sponsored again this year by Veka fabricator Diamond
Seal, which enjoyed the facilities and comforts provided by Veka's
Big Rig mobile exhibition unit.
The Waste and Resources Action Programme announced on 6th January
that it has taken the first steps towards creating a British Standards
Institute Publicly Available Specification (BSI PAS) for raw glass
cullet
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
With their new joint venture RWE Schott Solar
GmbH, the partners RWE Solutions and Schott have launched an ambitious
project in the field of solar technology that has a good potential
for growth in the long term.
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
Report
from the Ministry of the Bleedin' Obvious
Once
in a while, consultants give us all a good laugh by producing a report
which is just common sense adorned with a few up-to-the minute buzzwords.
The latest example of this is a report from a Cambridge think tank which
has discovered that some people don't like having to deal with their
finances. It's actually now got a name as well - financephobia.
Where
have all the candidates gone?
This
week we list in THE GL@ZINE 19 jobs, and in every case, each represents
an excellent opportunity for someone to move their career upward. But,
can we find good candidates to put forward to our Clients? No, and it
appears that there is a dearth of good people looking to make a positive
career move, and every employer we speak with says the same thing.
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Glassex
2003
With some 250 exhibitors expected this year, Glassex 2003 is likely to
be one of the most interesting and varied shows for some years. We continue
our coverage with previews of Tamglass, Mila Hardware, Wagner, Castle
Cement, Renson, Aztec Conservatories, plus an up to date list of exhibitors.
Seminar
Programme
The Seminar Programme for Glassex 2003 contains something
of interest within all major sectors: EN1279 by two BSI specialists; MILA's
demonstration of its central locking system for the home and 'FENSA -
Current Issues' chaired by FENSA Chief Exec Graham Hinett, to name but
a few.
Exhibition
List UPDATED!
for upcoming exhibitions in the UK and the rest of the world.
Wakefield
based West Yorkshire Windows has set up a 3500 square foot fabrication
plant in just a couple of weeks. Working with profile supplier Status,
West Yorkshire Windows was manufacturing 100 windows a week just a month
after it had decided to stop buying in from an outside source.
If
confirmation that 'quality pays' were ever needed then Newcastle upon
Tyne based Pennine Home Improvements continues to provide the evidence.
Founded 25 years ago, the company has grown from strength to strength
and is proud of its position as the leading home improvement company in
the north east.
Network
Veka has published the latest issue of Network News. This is the 19th
edition of the company's regular newsletter.
Software
provider Business Micros has updated its Winstar literature pack.
K2
Conservatory Roof Systems has increased its comprehensive technical support
package with the recent launch of a 119 page technical manual
Synseal
has produced a sixty page hardback book full of product information and
illustrations of conservatories
Merseyside-based
Total Glass has won an Action for Jobs award as part of its dedication
to actively recruiting local people, including the long-term unemployed.
When
the award-winning Putney Bridge Restaurant was in its design stage, PKS
Architects wanted the building to resemble the bow of a ship. They turned
to Pro-Glass by Darby
Todd
Architects' city centre Whitehall Square development in Belfast has won
two major architectural awards - the Laganside Award for Regeneration
2002 from the Royal Society of Ulster Architects, and a RIBA Award 2002
Evergreen
Door has achieved PAS 23 and PAS 24 accreditations on all its steel and
fibreglass entrance door systems, plus a 30-minute fire rating on its
manufactured steel-faced door.
Premier
Profiles, extruder of PVCu window, door and cellular foam profile, has
donated the proceeds of its corporate Golf Day - over £7,430 - to
the charity PACT
Bolton
based, industrial company The Burnden Group plc, provided its support
at two recent fund raising events
The
Glass and Glazing Federation is now bringing the GLASS Charter direct
to its Members with a series of four FREE workshops
On
10th December 2002 the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) issued its first
ever progress report on the Government's 10-year health and safety targets
Lyten
Windows, a Eurocell 60mm Window System Scottish Fabricator, has now achieved
the Scottish Building Regulations Part J requirement (equivalent to Part
L in England). The company has decided to do this in advance of the legislation,
which will come into force this year.
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
With
the deadline now looming for the final publication and subsequent enforcement
of the EN 1279 UKae Ltd is launching a new CD-ROM package that will act
as a simple, fast track route to compliance and CE Marking.
The
up-to-date position as regards publication and enforcement of the forthcoming
European Standard for insulating glass units (EN 1279) is as follows:
UK business is making good progress in the e-business arena according to a new report published on 3rd December 2002 by DTI-led UK online for business.
Conservatory
website conservatoriesonline.com, which attracts up to 2,000 visitors
a day, is incorporating a 'Project of the Month' feature, for which suppliers
are invited to submit photographs together with some background information.
A new report from MBD could also be said to be stating the obvious, when it says that the biggest chunk of the UK Residential Window and Door Market 1998-2002 is windows and window frames (61% of the total market) and PVC-U accounts for 71% of the market. However, sometimes a dose of the obvious is what we all need to get us to see things in their proper perspective. Yes, conservatories are booming, doors are a big growth market, but most of our business still comes from the humble PVC-U replacement window. More on the report here.
Along similar lines, the UK construction market has been enjoying a consistent period of growth, and the usual doom and gloom merchants seem to be hell bent on trying to burst the bubble. However, as I travel around the UK, I only ever see more cranes going up, not fewer. And if we think that the only future boom markets are in China or other far flung places, we have an intersting story here about Ireland's FIRST (!) skyscraper.
So,
to summarise, never forget where most of your money comes from, don't
miss opportunities at the end of your nose, and if you have got financephobia,
hire an accountant.
Please email me at tony@theglazine.com
Tony Higgin, Publisher
Differences
in Opinion Between FENSA & Local Building Authorities
Dear Sir,
It is good to see, as reported recently (see here
- Ed), that FENSA, the GGF and the BBA have agreed on their understanding
of fire escape provisions, but as a leading trade fabricator we are
frequently asked by our customers about building regulations affecting
replacement frames. In the past we have tried to explain the guidelines
supplied by FENSA, but are increasingly confused by what appears to
be FENSA's conflicting advice to installers.
[Read
the Rest Here]
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
The
UK Residential Windows & Doors Market Development Report
After
researching the UK Residential Windows & Doors Market Development
and taking into account various other factors the following major
conclusions can be drawn from MBD's report.
[More
on this Story]
Glassex
Seminar Programme to Reflect Change
As befits the UK glass and glazing industry's leading
event, the Glassex 2003 Seminar Programme will reflect industry trends
with a varied and extensive agenda, say organisers EMAP Maclaren.
The over-riding theme of the programme - details of which can be seen
here
- is change, accentuated by the sponsorship of the event by The Chrysalis
Programme, a marketing initiative introduced by the Council for Aluminium
in Building (CAB).
[More
on this Story]
Chrysalis
Receives Warm Welcome to Glassex 2003
The organisers of Glassex have extended a warm welcome to the aluminium-focused
Chrysalis Programme as sole sponsor of the Glassex Seminar Programme
for 2003
[More
on this Story]
Get
Down and Help Others at 'The Glassex Gig' 2003
The event that has now become known as the annual
kick-off for the Glassex social scene, 'The Glassex Gig' will take
place on the evening of Sunday 23rd March, with all ticket proceeds
contributing to worthy children's charities.
[More
on this Story]
Eurocell
Posts 17% Increase in Turnover for 2002
Eurocell
Profiles, the PVCu systems company based in Alfreton Derbyshire has
posted a 17% increase in turnover during the 2002 trading year, bringing
in around £50.7m.
[More
on this Story]
IsoSystems
Appoints New Sales Chief
The appointment of Tracey Walstra by IsoSystems
has boosted new business by up to 40%.The company has undergone a
transformation this year with a major re-branding programme under
the Iso22 banner and the launch of products and services, including
its complete conservatory package and a new in-line sliding patio
door.
[More
on this Story]
Pilkington
Expertise helps Achieve Ireland's first Skyscraper
The
second and final phase of a modern multi-storey office development
project in Dublin has included the installation of over 8000m2 of
curtain walling panels manufactured using Pilkington Suncool™
glass. The Georges Quay Plaza, which incorporates over 400,000 sq
ft of office space, is the first building in Ireland to be constructed
using skyscraper techniques
[More
on this Story]
Silos
Create Cost Efficiencies at Status
Investment in extrusion development at the Status
Systems plant in Delph, Oldham has incorporated the installation of
two 95 tonne silos to store the company's regular supply of Decom
compound.
[More
on this Story]
The
Truth is Out There Somewhere
The
debate in the fastener industry has been hotting up in recent months.
But UK Fasteners claims it has new evidence which challenges what
the dominant voice in the market has been saying. 'UK Fasteners not
only provides quality products but also sticks to the seemingly old
fashioned view that the customer comes first.
[More
on this Story]
Record
Times for Portal Products
Door panel manufacturer Portal Products is celebrating
the best sales figures in its 11 year history.Despite an interesting
year influenced by the summer's events, October and November 2002
saw the Cheltenham-based PVCu door panel and composite door manufacturer
handle record orders. Now this year looks like breaking through new
sales barriers too.
[More
on this Story]
Chalco
and Alcoa Announce Revised Timetable in Formalising Pingguo Joint
Venture
Aluminum
Corporation of China Ltd (Chalco) and Alcoa Inc announced on December
17th that their joint venture at Pingguo will now be formalised in
2003. This revised schedule will allow the parties to complete the
necessary commercial terms and to obtain the necessary government
approvals for the joint venture.
[More
on this Story]
New
Face For Eurocell's Poole Branch
Eurocell Building Plastics has refurbished another
of it's main sites. Poole has now been brought into line with the
other 48 branches, having had a new updated trade counter installed.
[More
on this Story]
Advantage
Pyroguard
Pier
Glass Woolwich Ltd, wholesale and specialist glass distributor, part
of the RMG Group, is a stockist of CGI International’s range
of Pyroguard fire resistant glasses, supplying a customer base covering
London, M25 and the Home Counties.
[More
on this Story]
Connect
2 Increase Warehousing in Sheffield
Connect
2 National Plastics has further expanded and increased its stock.
The Sheffield branch has moved to Riverside Park, where the Connect
2 premises have more than trebled in size.
[More
on this Story]
Door
Panels to Create Network of Fabricators and Installers to Benefit
from new Composite Product
'Ask
any homeowner what they look for in choosing a new door and they will
inevitably say security and good looks.' says Door Panel's Sales &
Marketing Director, Ricky LeGrys 'With disturbing police statistics
showing that over 70% of break-ins are gained via the door, Door Panels
has developed the most advanced composite door to arrive in the retail
sector.'
[More
on this Story]
Number
One Distributor of Pyrobel in UK
C3S Securiglass Ltd., is a UK specialist processor
and stockholder of safety, security and fire resistant glass. Based
in Elland, it claims to be currently the number one distributor of
Pyrobel in the UK.
[More
on this Story]
Top
Gear for PatioMaster South West
Paignton-based
PatioMaster South West has taken delivery of a new DAF 7.5 tonne sleeper
cab for a more efficient and versatile delivery service within the
South West and South Wales.
[More
on this Story]
WinStar
Helps to Double Sales
Since changing to Business Micros Winstar software, Almark Windows
has had the confidence and the manufacturing capability to more than
double its production output.
[More
on this Story]
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