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22nd April 2003
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Windowlink
has just launched a free limited life fully functional CD for
its pricing modules for Vector Plus conservatory and Focus Plus
window and door sales presentation software.
Synseal's
new door lock has two opposing hooks that assure the homeowner of
additional security by eliminating the likelihood of the door sash
being jacked away from the frame
.
The
new DOPAG VISCO-MIX H200 hydraulically driven edge sealant dispensing
machine combines DOPAG's quality and reliability with a competitive
price
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.
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Ultraframe
is taking the worry out of conservatory buying with the launch
of The Ultraframe Essential Guide to Conservatories, which
demystifies the purchasing process for the consumer
This
month saw the launch of the most comprehensive marketing and promotions
programme in the history of Everwhite
Yorkshire-based
Premier Profiles fabricator, Direct Trade, has made a pair of
dugouts that are helping to raise its profile in and around Castleford.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Easter
was Cancelled This Year - They Found the Body!
Sorry
about the old joke, but let's face it, Easter is about more than chocolate
eggs to many people. I hope you all had a great bank holiday weekend,
or 'Spring holiday' as it is described in 'non-denominational' circles.
Nowadays, most Americans call Easter 'Jellybean Day', and I guess the
more multicultural a country becomes, the more it has to employ terms
which offend no-one. This, surely, is no bad thing.
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glass. Glass Processing Days (GPD) 2003 takes place 15-18 June in Tampere,
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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.
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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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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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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
So. at this time when the Christian community worldwide has celebrated the concept of rebirth, let us all - cynics, agnostics, pagans, whatever - make a wish for a brighter future.
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Ensuring
business integrity in your supply chain
Sir, We've all heard the news of three large trade fabricators going
bust in the last few months. After two strong years of growth the economy
is looking a little less robust. The industry continues to consolidate,
leading to fewer but larger companies in the market place. This appiies
to both systems companies and trade fabricators. Some companies will
be absorbed into others and some will fail.
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THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Alcoa
donates $62,000 to Conserve the Last Original Model of World Trade Center
Alcoa has announced a $62,000 grant to Save America's Treasures at the
National Trust for Historic Preservation to restore the last remaining
architectural presentation model of the World Trade Center complex.
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David
Carrick is Laid to Rest with Cavalcade of 75 Harley Ds
The funeral of David Carrick of J Preedy and Sons
Limited, took place at Randalls Park Crematorium, Leatherhead on Monday
14th April 2003 at 4.30pm in celebration of his life.
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Youth
Triumphes over Experience at Glassex
Youth triumphed over experience on the Aztec Conservatory
Roof Systems' stand at Glassex, when young Ben Shaw recorded the fastest
lap time against 'veteran' driver and motoring journalist Tiff Needell.
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Big
Names Sign up for GPT Exhibition
Two of the industry's leading glass machinery suppliers
have committed their support to The Glass Processing & Technology
Exhibition - both have signed contracts for large exhibition stands
for the November 2003 event, to be staged from 11th - 13th November
in Hall 1 at the NEC in Birmingham, UK.
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Ultraframe
Conservatories bring 'Well Being' to the Consumer
Ultraframe has launched a series of initiatives to
help homeowners realise their dreams of owning a conservatory. The focus
for these initiatives was the unveiling of The Wellbeing Pyramid Conservatory
- designed by renowned paranormalist Uri Geller.
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HT
Opens new Production Plant in China - Plans for 55,000-Tonne Annual
Capacity in the Long Term
On 28th February, in the presence of the Mayor, regional
government representatives, employees and customers, HT Troplast AG
(HT) opened a new production plant for Kömmerling plastic windows
in Tianjin (China).
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Glass
in the House
Christopher Leslie MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary
of State for the Office of the Deputy Prime Minster was the guest recently
at a Luncheon held by the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) in the
House of Commons.
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Tessenderlo
Group Results 2002: Net Profit of 70.6 Million EUR in 2002
Tessenderlo Group - Eurocell's parent company - closed 2002 with net
profits of 70.6 million EUR, an improvement of 8.9% on the 64.9 million
EUR recorded at the end of 2001, despite a difficult economic situation
throughout the industry.
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Aiming
for Supreme Quality
Supreme Windows of Bury, Manchester, has become an
HW Plastics' Approved Installer.
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'White
Van Man' Power for Quality Mark: Scheme goes Mobile
A campaign to recruit more members to the Government-backed
Quality Mark Scheme for good builders is using 'white van man' power
to get its message across. White vans, the favourite workhorse of the
nation's builders, are driving around with a Quality Mark message on
the sides to advertise the Scheme and encourage companies to sign up
and join.
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Landmark
Deal for UK Glass Recycling
Valpak has agreed to sell its commercial glass collection
business in a deal which will propel the UK towards meeting future recycling
targets.
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Entries
lnvited for 2003 Imagination Awards
The best in aluminium glazing projects will be on
show at the London Marriott Hotel on July 17th as part of the 2003 Aluminium
lmagination Awards.
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Work
Completed on Revolutionary London Development
Work has been completed on a new residential development
that features the world's first use of an undercut glass anchor on a
façade application. The Micropoint fixing used to retain the
façade of Perspective on London's Westminster Bridge Road fixes
the glazing panels without penetrating through the glass.
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Lancashire
UPVC Trade Joins Forces with HW Systems
Lancashire UPVC Trade, a new Bolton based fabricator
specialising in the retail sector, has signed an agreement with HW Systems
to fabricate its HW70 suite.
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And
then One Day You Find - 10 Years have Got Behind you
Maco has been established in the UK as a company for
just over 16 years, run by Managing Director Rob Lawrence throughout
the whole of that period. Nine others of his current team join Rob with
a long service record, totalling 115 years service between them all.
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Vetrotech
Saint-Gobain Adds a Touch of Glass to New Queen
Specialist glass from Vetrotech Saint-Gobain, the
manufacturer of fire resisting glass, is being installed in the largest
and most prestigious cruise liner of all time.
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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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