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15th April 2003
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The latest in Synseal's range of products for the installer is the Conservatory Air Conditioning Unit.
Avocet
offers Lightning Window Handles in offset, inline plus tilt
and turn variations to meet the demands of both domestic and
commercial applications.
Velux has launched a new blinds range which will receive a massive promotional push over the coming weeks on satellite and terrestrial channels.
Thanks
to high build quality, low running costs and class leading residual
values, buying a Volkswagen commercial vehicle has always made
sound financial sense.
Synseal
has created a box gutter with new benefits, eg no need to run
a PVCu gutter within the aluminium section.
Bohle has a new range of vertical glass drilling machines. With
a choice of automatic or manual models, these are specifically
designed for processing glass panes in a vertical position.
Expected to be of great interest to the British PVCu fabrication
market, the Urban AKS 5905/10 Twin Head 'Y' Welding Machine is
claimed to be the most versatile two-head welder ever.
Sealing
tapes company Alfas Industries has developed a new product to
protect heating plates used in the fabrication of PVCu window
and door frames.
Avocet
has expanded its DIY and Decorating range with a collection of
own brand mains powered and cordless Power Tools.
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In
January 2003, it is estimated that 12,800 dwellings were started
in England and 9,500 were completed. The equivalent figures for
Great Britain were 15,900 and 12,100.
The
drive to grow the reputable builders registration scheme Quality
Mark was strengthened yesterday through a management partnership
deal with Rethinking Construction.
A pool house installed by the owner of a luxury home
in France is one of the finest examples yet of the purpose
and capabilities of Pilkington Activ™, the self cleaning
glass.
Belfast
based architectural glazing specialist BDG has supplied
and installed a 10 x 10m aluminium conservatory at the
New Grand Hotel in Hachioji City, Japan
Panoramic
Windows in Woolwich, South East London fabricated some
rather unusual doors for some rather unusual customers.
The brief was to fabricate ten doors for a snake aquarium.
Ritec
successfully completed the protection of all glazed areas
of the Farnborough Airport Control Tower.
The
technical expertise of Norman & Underwood's Glazing
Systems Division in Leicester is reflected in a state
of the art office project for an international computer
software group
Ultraframe
(UK) Ltd has announced the appointment of Helen Fothergill
as Marketing Director. Helen joins the Board with immediate
effect
Nico
Manufacturing, the UK manufacturer of window products, has
recently appointed Adrian Berry as Area Sales Manager for
the South West region.
Synseal
welcomes Laurie Greenard as Global Roof Sales Manager, joining
the company specifically for the new Global roof now available
for installers and fabricators of any system.
Systems
supplier, Duraflex, has further strengthened its sales team
with the appointment of Fred Doodey as Area Sales Manager
for West Wales and the South West of England.
Yorkshire-based
Premier Profiles fabricator, Direct Trade, has made a pair of
dugouts that are helping to raise its profile in and around Castleford.
Guests
from across the country converged on the Veka Big Rig, as it visited
premises of the Burles Group in South Wales recently.
James
Harcourt has developed a package to help manufacturers and installers
maximise the potential of their showrooms.
Under
a new training scheme, entitled 'In Business Together', members
of James Harcourt's Approved Network of manufacturers and installers
will get the opportunity to develop new skills in a variety of
business disciplines related to the windows industry.
Ultraframe
has taken to the road, with the launch of its new mobile training
centre.
Within
the next few months, the roof of San Francisco's Moscone Convention
Centre will be covered with 65,000 sq ft of photovoltaic panels.
This
new Rapra Review Report describes the process of life cycle
analysis and its importance to the plastics industry.
In
2002, sales of PVC windows in Switzerland did not increase for
the first time in many years, 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
Cowboys
at the Frontier of the Online Experience
Every
time I receive yet another hoax warning about an internet virus (and
99% of them ARE hoaxes), I despair about the future of our online experience.
Today's was a classic. Some of you may well have received it, since
it was sent out to some 253 members of the glass and window community
by someone on the periphery of our industry. It warned of the perils
of a supposed virus which arrives with an attachment called 'Life is
Beautiful.ppt', which sounds like it might be a rather nice Powerpoint
presentation with some pleasant, life enhancing images, but which apparently
then goes on to destroy your computer while displaying messages of mocking
hatred.
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It's
getting late to make sure of your place at the
world's largest architectural and automotive glass conference, Glass
Processing Days, which will be held from June 15-18, 2003 in Tampere,
Finland.
For more information visit glassprocessingdays.com
GPT
hosts GPD UK Event
The
organisers of Glass Processing Days (GPD), the technical conference
for glass, have announced the launch of a UK event. GPD UK will take
place in conjunction with The Glass Processing & Technology Exhibition
(GP&T), the UK's first dedicated event for specifiers and processors
of glass, taking place at the NEC this November.
Exhibition
List
for upcoming exhibitions in the UK and the rest of the world.
Trinity
Challenge Starts Here for 2003
Leading hardware manufacturer Mila has announced
details of this year's Trinity Challenge, the sporting event that
has become known as both the pivotal summer social gathering and competitive
sports outlet for the UK window industry.
Countdown
to Glassman Europe 2003 Continues
Anticipation is building for Glassman Europe 2003,
Europe's premier manufacturing exhibition, taking place on 14 -15 May
at the CNIT Conference & Exhibition Centre, Paris La Défense,
France.
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Our
JobShop section is of interest to prospective employers. If you are
thinking of taking on staff, why not take a look at the people we've
got on offer? We currently have 17 high quality CVs on file. View
them here.
On 28th March 2003, Alumet Systems (UK) Ltd received the Coventry and
Warwickshire Business of the Year Award for 2002.
Darby
Glass recently formally received BS EN 1279 licences for five sites
within the group.
GU/Ferco's
Window Guardian high security shootbolt has gained BBA certification.
Scotplas,
the Stockport based PVCu Builders Merchant has been chosen as a winner
of the Deloitte & Touche Indy 100 awards for 2003.
Synseal's
latest selection of promotional material is being distributed to customers
with a perforated section displaying the price they would pay for a product.
AutoCAD
drawing facility; NBS specification clauses; profile drawings and general
assembly details are just some of the features on Sapa Building Systems'
newly launched electronic specification manual.
To
complement the ongoing development of portal frame and conservatory software,
PST has released a new brochure.
Chiltern
Dynamics and BM TRADA Certification have launched new services to help
IG manufacturers. Chiltern Dynamics will become only one of two independent
test laboratories in the UK to be able to test to EN 1279, while BM TRADA
has developed a Q-Mark certification scheme based on the new standard.
The
up-to-date position as regards publication and enforcement of the forthcoming
European Standard for insulating glass units (EN 1279) is as follows:
Clean
Green Polymers 2003 is a two day international conference which will focus
on the challenges facing the plastics industry as it responds to growing
environmental concerns and regulation, such as Climate Change Levy, WEEE
and ELVD.
PPG
Industries has earned ISO-14001 certification for its centralised environmental
management system and a total of 16 automotive glass manufacturing facilities
across North America.
Spectus
customer Derek Tibbs Windows was flying high when it recently landed its
biggest ever job - to provide all of the windows at a new £1million
house complete with back yard helicopter pad.
Bradford-based
Direct Windows (Yorkshire) has started fabricating with Profile 22, supplying
both the 60mm and 70mm Fully Integrated System to its trade customers.
Recent
amendments to Approved Document L and Part J to the Technical Standards
in Scotland made special allowances for historic buildings in consideration
of the contribution that period fenestration makes to their appearance
and this has prompted the Steel Window Association to respond with a
new technical guide.
More here
Listers
recently raised over £1250.00 for Comic Relief. Staff
and customers joined in the fun by wearing fancy dress, having their chests
and legs waxed (pictured - OUCH!), and one member of staff had a sponsored
day of silence.
Each
year almost 20,000 people in lreland develop cancer and that number is
set to increase in the years ahead as our population ages. This is the
main reason The Camden Group decided to make a donation on behalf of all
its customers.
Hardware
and ventilation systems manufacturer Siegenia-Aubi Ltd supported Roto
Frank in a fundraising initiative that took Roto sales director, Adrian
Vicker, from Land's End to John O'Groats and back to Dover in less than
36 hours on a marathon motorcycle journey.
After
discussions held between Chris Flint, HM Principal Inspector and his team
at the Health & Safety Executive, with technical and trade groups
representing the thermoforming industry an agreement, has been reached
which is intended to prevent injuries caused by machinery used in the
sector.
James Harcourt is launching a fast and friendly online price guide for
consumers as an addition to its refreshed Internet presence.
Get
the latest information from Titon in seconds, by logging on to the trickle
ventilator and window fitting manufactures new look website
PVCu
systems supplier, Duraflex, has launched a new website.
Since the above put me a bit out of sorts, I thought I would have a close look at our traffic statistics for The Gl@zine, which cheered me up no end. As it turns out, we broke a record in March for the number of Unique Visitors to the website, at a staggering 10,169, the first time we have broken the 10,000 barrier in a single month (and a month in which only four Gl@zines went out). What this shows is that an increasing number of visitors are coming directly to the website, because of our growing reputation on the Search Engines - in parallel to the growing number of subscribers to the Gl@zine email newsletter.
This
is hardly surprising, since the weekly email newsletter is for many
readers a 'flagging exercise' to remind them that the website has been
updated. And the website, of course, contains many features which operate
all week round - such as our searchable database 'The
Looking Glass', and our extensive archives, which can be accessed
either via the Google search engine at the bottom of the page, or via
the 19 individual channels which have an Archive entry page (also see
below). Naturally, we are all just very glad that so many people are
finding the website so useful.
Tony Higgin, Publisher
tony@theglazine.com
David
Carrick: 2nd October 1949 - 4th April 2003
David Carrick's funeral took place yesterday at
Randalls Park Crematorium, Leatherhead. David's wife Linda requested
no flowers, but should anyone like to make a donation to Diabetes UK
she would be most grateful. Please make cheques payable to: 'Diabetes
UK' and send care of Garners Funeral Services 314 Hook Road, Chessington,
Surrey KT9 1NY.
Introducing
TEN Human Resources, Launched by Industry Specialist Bill Pratt...
With
15 years industry experience Bill Pratt is a specialist in his field
and less than a year after setting up his own recruitment consultancy
in the window industry, TEN Human Resources is starting to make its
mark. TEN concentrates on all aspects of the industry and at all job
levels, from sales representatives to senior management and Board levels
throughout the UK. Offering a bespoke service tailored to the needs
of clients, Bill has his own views on the current job market and recruitment
selection.
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THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Ultraframe
sets the industry agenda at Cyprus Uzone event
Over 150 of the UK's largest conservatory fabricators and installers
enjoyed Cypriot hospitality last month thanks to Ultraframe. The company
used the event - the 'Uzone Convention' - to unveil both major new product
and marketing initiatives, all which serve to reinforce its position
as the market leader.
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Private
House Builders - £38 billion market newly mapped by Windowbase
Over
a year of research gives industry a new database of Private House Builders
- launched this month. Windowbase, already known for its specialised
databases of Building Materials, says it's a "New kind of Database"
for those wishing to reach House Builders throughout the UK.
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on this Story]
HT
TROPLAST AG 'Performs Well in Testing Conditions', and Pins Hope for
Future on Self Clean PVC-U Frame!
With Group sales of Euro855.3m worldwide (previous year 847m), HT TROPLAST
AG in Troisdorf, Germany achieved stable figures in fiscal year 2002
on a still depressed construction market.
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Duraflex
Bucks Trend as it Reports Q1 Sales up 16%
Forecasts
of the window market shrinking are no barrier to the continued growth
of Duraflex. Following a record year in 2002, sales in the first quarter
of 2003 are already up by over 16%, compared to the same period last
year.
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UAP
acquires NG Hardware and Rolls out New Products
UAP's recent acquisition of the assets of NG Hardware have further strengthened
their range in the hardware market. Sales Director, David Clegg comments
'we have always had an excellent range, and some products have been
on the fringes of what we did as standard.
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on this Story]
Thermoseal
achieves 20% Growth and Invests for the Future
During a record year in 2002, Thermoseal Group moved into new head quarters
to cope with an expected upturn in business. This growth did materialise,
with sales up approximately 20% on the previous year.
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Budget
provides no support for Energy White Paper says GGF
'With the publication recently of the Government's Energy White Paper
we were expecting great things of Mr Brown and his Budget', said Nigel
Rees, Chief Executive of the Glass and Glazing Federation
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on this Story]
Budget
of Modest Assistance, Says BPF
Speaking immediately after the Chancellor's Budget speech, Peter Davis,
BPF Director General commented that the outcome will be only of modest
assistance to the hard pressed plastics manufacturing industry in the
UK.
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on this Story]
NFB
responds to chancellor’s 2003 budget
The National Federation of Builders gave a lukewarm reaction to the
Chancellor’s 2003 Budget.
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Glass
Industry Failing to Meet new Quality Management Standard, says BSI
The UK glass sector is being warned that it may lose contracts if they
fail to update to the new international quality management standard.
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on this Story]
Eurocell
Had Biggest Stand at Glassex, but says it had Successful Show
Eurocell
Profiles was satisfied with this year's Glassex, despite having the
largest stand at the exhibition
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K2
Glass Still Counting the Enquiries from Glassex
K2
Glass Ltd saw enquiry levels rocket for their new and innovative conservatory
roof glass, Celsius at this years' Glassex show.
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Ultraspan
announces Rebranding as Robinsons Structures
Ultraspan,
supplier of glazed structures, walkways, canopies, atria, large conservatories
and swimming pool enclosures announces that as from April 2003 the company
will be known as: - Robinsons Structures Ltd, with the strapline to
its new logo: 'the future covered'.
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Shepley's
2003 Customer Conference attracts over 130 Delegates
Shepley
wishes to say a big thank you to over 130 delegates who helped make
the 2003 Shepley Customer Conference such a success.
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on this Story]
Coral
Windows Switches to Deceuninck Profile System
Bradford
based Coral Windows and Conservatories have become the latest fabricator
and installer to manufacture Deceuninck profiles.
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on this Story]
CertainTeed's
Newest Window Manufacturing Plant Open for Business in Lebanon, Indiana
On March 31st CertainTeed Corporation, the North American
building products manufacturers, began full production at the company's
new vinyl window manufacturing facility in Lebanon, Indiana.
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on this Story]
Strong
Cost Savings Help Offset Higher Energy Prices, Driving Alcoa's Income
From Continuing Operations Higher
Highlights of the quarter:
*Income from continuing operations was $0.23 per diluted share versus
a loss of $0.15 in the previous quarter and income of $0.22 in the year-ago
quarter
*Revenue was $5.11 billion, up from both the prior and year-ago quarters
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Finishing
Touches put to Paternoster Square with Robot Technology
LMC Group's specialist curtain wall, facade and fenestration
installation and management contractor, LMC +, has utilised robot technology
to put the finishing touches to its Paternoster Square contract.
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on this Story]
New
Canary Wharf Building gets the High Glass Treatment from Optima
A project featuring dramatic architectural glass in
Canary Wharf in London's Docklands has been completed. The contract
was won by Optima Architectural Glass and involved the installation
of over 1,000 square metres of glazed doors, screens and fittings.
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on this Story]
Shepherd's
Glass House Palace
Shepherd Construction is currently refurbishing the
1960s complex of office towers that was the former BT Swan House building
in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
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on this Story]
Modplan
Introduces Colour Range
Differentiation is important to Modplan's diverse
customer base and the introduction of Veka's Rosewood foil products,
has now been followed by the new colour range from Veka, which Modplan
displayed at Glassex 2003, providing a choice of blue, red, black and
green frames.
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