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4th March
2003
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A
new easy-clean shower glass was launched in the UK recently by Saint-Gobain
Solaglas, the suppliers of processed glass to the shower industry.
Brett
Martin has extended the width options for its 32mm XX Wall structured
polycarbonate sheet.
Synseal
has launched the latest addition to the Shield Conservatory system
- the Lo-Pitch Roofing System, a system capable of getting down
to a 2.5 degree pitch as a simple site click together system.
Maco
has introduced its new 'Multi-Trend' Tilt & Turn Fitting System.
'Multi-Trend' is described as 'One Fitting For All' that will set
the future 'Trend' for all Tilt & Turn Fittings.'
When
the Stuga Autocut Saw Centre was launched eight years ago it
was then well ahead of its time. Sales to a number of foresighted
companies followed but then remained flat until around the beginning
of 2002
Ultraframe,
the designer and manufacturer of conservatory systems, has
launched a new eaves beam ventilator that aims to make the
conservatory experience even more enjoyable.
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Construction
firms which improved their management practices and raised their
standards have increased their profits by £362 million in
the last four years, Construction Minister Brian Wilson revealed
recently.
Orders
in 2002 rose by eight per cent compared to orders in the previous
year and orders in the fourth quarter of 2002 rose by 15 per cent
compared to the same period a year earlier. Orders in the fourth
quarter of 2002 fell by 10 per cent compared to the previous quarter.
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
Apollo
Windows has provided a PVCu system from Duraflex for a
luxury retirement complex in Llandudno, North Wales.
Nestled
between two brick buildings in Red Lion Street, off High
Holborn, London is a striking new structure that combines
glazing design technology from Pilkington Architectural
with existing traditional architecture.
BWF
Accreditation Scheme Member Ambass-A-Door Ltd never assumes
that one contract will automatically lead to another on
the same site. In the case of Eton College, however, the
company has impressed the school authorities to such an
extent that it has just completed a third contract
Vetrotech
Saint-Gobain, the manufacturer of fire resisting glass,
has supplied specialist products for a prestigious new
unit at King's College Hospital, London.
Profile
22 has appointed Jenny Cann as Senior Specification Manager
The
sale of Cool Temper Toughening plants in the UK has prompted
Unilam International to appoint a new Commercial Manager,
Robert Webb
Business
could be boosted for Architects who use 'Room in the Roof' in
their designs as roof window manufacturers, Velux, roll out a
new TV ad campaign.
Eurocell
Building Plastics has launched a new marketing tool to promote
its Pinnacle Conservatory Roofing System
Glass
Training Ltd has responded well to the Government's desire to
introduce Sector Skills Councils to replace National Training
Organisations.
The
Aluminium Training Alliance has been set up to give national guidance
on training and training resources for both employers and individuals
in the aluminium sector
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.
Freeform's glass recycling unit in Hackney, East London will
soon be expanding its range of products made from 100 per cent
recycled glass, thanks to a £178,571 grant from Biffaward
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
Save
the Planet when you Replace your Windows: Yesterday at the Point
Hotel in Edinburgh the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) launched
a new consumer leaflet explaining how the changes to the Building
Standards will affect them
Spring
has Sprung, the Earth has Moved, let's all get in to that Charidee Lurve
Groove
Red
Nose Day approaches, (when any sane person takes a day off work and
stays indoors), and a number of other Charity initiatives are taking
shape within our own industry. At the moment, both upcoming charity
events are down to that One-Man Earth Mover Gary Morton. Firstly, the
(in)famous Band Night at Glassex is again being held on the Sunday night
of the exhibition. Secondly, the curtains are raised on the 7th GM FUN-raising,
FUND-raising Gala Dinner, one of the 'Can't Miss' events in the industry
Social Calendar.
Business
Development Manager
The HOPPE group is the European market leader in the design, development
and manufacture of high quality door and window handles. Continued success
in the UK has created this new and exciting position which for the successful
candidate will provide both an interesting and demanding challenge.
Branch
Managers
Highway Emergency Services, a national provider of emergency glazing
and other services to the insurance industry, is poised for major expansion,
and is seeking a number of Branch Managers to drive the business forward.
OPPORTUNITY
Glassex
2003
We continue our coverage with previews now of 82 exhibitors, including
new entries from Wendland, Roofwright, Winlock, Uniglass, Versatile,
Malbern Windows, Hornschuch and The Chrysalis Programme.
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.
GlasKon Report
Around 200 delegates from six countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, ltaly and Israel) attended the GlasKon Congress
This
week from Crosslane: 18 jobs, including 2 NEW.
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Swindon
based Hallmark fabricator and family-run company Garden of Eden gave new
meaning to the term 'family tree' when one of the sons of its owners set
up his own installation business, effectively creating a new customer
for his parents.
Featuring
'lifestyle' images of conservatories and helpful hints on how to purchase,
Profile 22 has published its new Conservatory Brochure
Xtralite
has published an updated range of literature covering its range of rooflights
products. Six individual data sheets give information.
The Wright Style Ltd door system, tested at the Warrington Fire Research
Centre, has achieved an integrity fire resistant rating of three and a
half hours.
BDG
System 21 Conservatory Roof System - manufactured to BSEN9002 since 1994,has
now received BBA’s Agrement Certificate
Staff
of the Barnsley based window, door and conservatory manufacturer Sash
UK turned Santa this Christmas by raising £2,640 in support of the
Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice Appeal.
As consumers flock to a newly-launched website that aims to find answers
to even the most difficult home improvement questions, companies in that
sector are being invited to take advantage of the marketing opportunities
the site offers.
The
FMB is working in partnership with the HSE/Working Well Together Campaign,
along with a number of contractors and suppliers to organise a series
of Construction Health and Safety Days offering practical guidance on
how to recognise and deal with some of the health & safety problems
on building sites
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
The
up-to-date position as regards publication and enforcement of the forthcoming
European Standard for insulating glass units (EN 1279) is as follows:
In
2002, sales of PVC windows in Switzerland did not increase for the first
time in many years, with a decrease in quantity of -0.9%, while wood-metal
windows are registering gains both in sales and market share, as the newest
market study by the consultants of InterConnection shows.
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;
Full
list here
Those who attended the Gala Dinner last year may remember that an amazing £66,000 was raised for Hope House, and many more of you will probably remember what a cracking good night it was, with excellent entertainment, food and networking opportunities. To be held again at the Palace Hotel in Manchester - an experience in its own right (!) - the date has been fixed for Saturday 10th May, so put it in your diaries and get an email off to Kate fifth-with kashleynor@aol.com
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THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Buildings
to Deliver a Key Element of Government's Energy Policy Targets
BRE reviews and comments on the government's recent
Energy White Paper: The government’s Energy White Paper, published
on 24th February, sets out its goals and targets for reducing emissions
of carbon dioxide by 60% by 2050. In achieving this long-term target,
and an intermediate target of reductions of 15-25 Million tonnes of
Carbon (MtC) by 2020, energy efficiency is identified as delivering
half of the necessary improvements.
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OFT
Launches Codes Regime to Business
The OFT recently unveiled its new ‘approved code’
logo at the launch of its consumer codes approval scheme to UK business.
The new regime will benefit consumers by driving up standards of customer
service and will reward qualifying businesses by helping to build consumer
confidence.
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Over
1000 Catch the CAB Standards
More than 1000 copies of the Council for Aluminium
in Building's 'Setting the Standard 6' guide have been sold in just
two months highlighting the demand for clear, concise and practical
information on working with Part L.
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on this Story]
Group
Deceuninck enters new premises in Czech Republic
Group Deceuninck, worldwide producer of PVC-U window
systems and building profiles, has moved its Deceuninck Spol subsidiary
into a brand new office, warehouse and training centre in the Czech
Republic. An investment of 3.5 million euro is involved.
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sdea
Sponsors International Display Week
sdea is to sponsor the niche London display show,
International Display Week, for the first time. The show will be held
at the Business Design Centre from 5th to 7th March.
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on this Story]
Shepley
Stars in Your Eyes
Staff at Shepley didn't realise how many of their colleagues were famous
until launching a look-a-like competition in their employee newsletter.
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on this Story]
Italian
Hardware Giant Forms UK Company
AGB spa ofItaly has announced the formation of Alban
Giacomo UK Ltd (AGB UK Ltd).
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on this Story]
Schott
Makes Good Start to Year - 250m Euros Invested in Capital Equipment
The Schott Group recorded an increase of 5% for both
order intake and sales in the first four months of the 2002/03 fiscal
year (to Sept. 30th).
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on this Story]
AFG
Announces a $30 Million Coating Facility in Abingdon, Virginia
AFG Industries of Kingsport, TN, announced on February
4th the selection of a site in Abingdon, VA, for its new coating plant.
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on this Story]
'Superwood'
Ready for UK Production - TimbaPlus takes Delivery of new Extruder
A new building material, produced from a combination
of wood and thermoplastics, with all the positive benefits of both wood
and plastic and none of the problems traditionally associated with each,
is now in production.
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on this Story]
Fischer's
Undercut Anchoring System Wins CTRL Endorsement
The Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL) has become the
latest major construction project to specify undercut anchoring systems
from fischer's department for Advanced Curtainwalling Technology.
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on this Story]
Force
8 Roll Call Pays Dividends
Window and door manufacturer, Force 8, has made life
easier for its employees by investing in a Rotox machine, which is currently
helping to reducing labour by approximately 20%
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on this Story]
NFB
Sets Sights on Smaller Firms
The National Federation of Builders has announced
the introduction of a lower-priced subscription fee designed to attract
smaller building firms into membership.
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on this Story]
Glass
Training explains how Proskills works
The Editor of the GTL newsletter made the following
comments:
'We have been asked by some employers to describe how the new Proskills
organisation will work with employers.
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on this Story]
Glass
Processing Consumables from Ken
Bohle is now the exclusive UK distributor of BEVELOX
the premium grade chemical-mechanical cerium oxide bevel polishing compound,
now to be called 'BEVELOX by Bohle'.
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on this Story]
Improve
your Sales - Colour Rendering and Fabrication for Conservatories
PST is offering its colour rendering software at the
discounted price of £200.
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on this Story]
New
Track Systems from DR Services
To ensure the smooth operation of sliding panels,
DR Services now offers its Series 700 and Series 700 Junior range of
sliding track hardware for frameless glass systems.
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on this Story]
Hunter
Douglas to Sponsor Archiprix
Hunter Douglas has concluded a cooperation agreement
with The Archiprix Foundation, to become the main sponsor of the prestigious
'Archiprix Nederland' and Archiprix International prizes.
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on this Story]
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