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10th June 2003
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Rehau's
new 60mm system Rehau-Tritec is available for the first time
in a choice of more than 150 RAL colours
Fully
compatible with the special dual-action coating on Pilkington Activ,
Hodgson Sealants Foamsekure
dry glazing and bar bonding tape comprises a high density Polyolephin
foam base, which is coated with a thick layer of solvent free 100%
acrylic mass adhesive
Surrey
based Clement Windows Group
has devised a multi-point locking steel window. The device is
the first of its kind in the steel window industry
UK
based engineering firm, Ashton Industrial,
has recently released the newest addition to its range of
grinding machines based on diamond grinding belt technology.
Bevelox,
the original American formula cerium oxide for high quality
bevels, is now available ex-stock from Bohle
Mila
is introducing a new range of Hoppe
premium door furniture that will provide fabricators with
the finishing touch for 'designer' doors
The
Welcome Collection of composite doors from Vista
Panels provides a host of features that not only fulfill
the main considerations, such as security, durability and appearance,
but also offers a range of options
Product
Archive
(300+ Listed Products)
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order
Construction
output increased by 7% year-on-year in the first quarter of
2003 from £19.6bn to £21bn, according to the latest
data from the DTI.
The figure is the highest ever recorded in the first quarter
The
UK construction industry can look forward to work worth at least
£728m, a third of the overall cost of staging the Olympics,
if London is successful in its bid to host the 2012 Games.
House
prices have fallen for three months in a row with the biggest
drop in the south of England, according to the latest figures.
Acorn
Windows
of Bilborough, Nottingham has now taken ownership of a very special
prize scooped at the 2003 National Conservatory Awards dinner
sponsored by Ultraframe, the international designer and manufacturer
of conservatory systems.
With
soaring demand for Shepley's
conservatories, the company has invested in new livery for its
dedicated conservatory trucks
A pre-war office building in North London has undergone
a dramatic transformation thanks to the careful execution
of a replica replacement contract carried out by a Steel
Window Association member company as part of
a full refurbishment project.
When
Micron Windows & Doors
was asked to refurbish over 700 windows on the four star
Paragon Hotel, Earls Court, it called on Caldwell,
the architectural hardware specialist to provide 1000
restrictors to enhance the new window system's safety
features
A
large-scale conservatory extension to a five star hotel
in London Docklands, has been completed using Premier
Profiles' Victorian window system, supplied
by Wigan-based fabricator, Summit
Windows and Conservatories UK Ltd.
Plastics
Plus
appointed three new directors on the 1st May, the 12th anniversary
of the business
The
average double-glazing company in the UK trades for just three
years. So when an individual celebrates 35 years of continuous
service with one firm there is a definite cause for popping
of champagne corks
The real challenge facing the UK PVCu window industry will be
how to cope with the increasingly stringent demands for the cyclic
use of society's waste products such as post-consumer windows,
claims Dekura, the UK PVC
recycling company
A
new research programme aims to develop innovative construction
products utilising papermill waste.
The
British Plastics Federation (BPF)
has published a Directory of UK plastics recyclers.
The
British Woodworking Federation’s Timber Window
Accreditation Scheme has produced a new fact card that makes
a strong case for sustainability as an essential reason for
using timber windows
Alcoa,
the U.S. Department of Justice, the Environmental Protection
Agency, the State of Texas, and citizens groups have announced
a Clean Air Act agreement.
A
new seminar produced and presented by rooflight specialists Xtralite
(Rooflights) Ltd has been approved by RIBA within their
network to provide quality CPD material to the construction industry.
First
Degree Systems
has completed the first course at the company's recently launched
training facility
Over
80% of the window sector in the German-speaking countries shows
interest in the possible uses of modified solid wood for window
manufacture, the latest study by the consultants of InterConnection
shows.
Features
now archived include:
Designers must now comply with regulations to limit
solar overheating in buildings, as Paul Littlefair of BRE explains.
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
On 10th May, Mark Warren, took the plunge over the side of one of Hanley's tallest buildings (along with three of his staff) and abseiled down to the ground to help raise money for the Royal National Institute for the Blind.
Dark
Clouds on the Horizon?
No,
I'm not talking about the weather again, rather the gloomy forecasts
by some economic pundits over the past few days. Those cheery folk at
BDO Stoy Hayward for example, predict that more than 63,000 business
in the UK will go bust between now and 2006. That's over 400 a week.
Companies affected most will be those dependent upon consumer spending.
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CAB
Diary Dates
The Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) has announced the following
diary dates:
Air
of Optimism at R + T Blinds Show
R+T,
The International Trade Fair for Roller Shutters,
Doors/Gates and Sun Protection,
which was held in Stuttgart from 18th to 22nd February 2003, radiated
an extremely positive mood far removed from the widespread pessimism
throughout the construction industry.
Interior
Designers 'Intrigued' by Lacobel
Those designers intrigued by the possibilities of coloured
glass used for interior cladding, wardrobe doors, drawer-fronts,
table tops and work surfaces made a bee-line for the recent Bathrooms
& Kitchens Expo 2003 held at ExCel (London, UK) in May
The
Promac Golf Tournament 2003
One of the industry's most eagerly sought-after events, the annual
Promac Golf Tournament, was held on 28th May at the Moor Hall course
near Sutton Coldfield
Vitrum
2003
With Vitrum 2003 less than a month away, we begin to preview some
of the Exhibitors you will be able to visit, including Tamglass
and Edgetech
Exhibition
List
for upcoming exhibitions in the UK and the rest of the world.
Glass
manufacturer, Pilkington, understands
the importance of specifying exactly the right fire-resistant glass for
each application and, with this in mind, has launched its comprehensive
Fire Resistant Glass Range Guide
Mila
Hardware's
catalogue - known as 'The Key' - has been updated to include the most
up-to-the-minute additions and amendments to the company's 10,000 strong
range of products for PVCu, timber and aluminium windows and doors
Quantal
has launched its new 'Living Space' brochure, specially designed to sell
the dream of a new conservatory to consumers
Bohle
has introduced the first edition of a new range of catalogues for its
extensive portfolio of products. The Glass and Glazier 2003/2004 is a
558-page full colour catalogue packed with photographs and descriptions
as well as prices for many of the company's core product lines.
The
world of information technology and the benefits it can bring to the smooth
running of all businesses continues to grow at a rapid pace and the advantages
that the easy-fab system confers now
provides for the transmission of detailed Image files as well as all the
practical detail, accuracy and security elements that your procurement
department requires
The
British Board of Agrement
has updated and enhanced its website www.bbacerts.co.uk.
The new-look site has been redesigned by an external agency and now incorporates
improved search facilities, multi-lingual pages and information on the
new services now offered by the BBA
British
fabrication machinery fabricator Stuga Ltd
has re-designed its web site and has just re-launched it. The new site
has the facility for customers to log on and collect information on machinery
and maintenance training for Stuga products, as well as an on-line spares
ordering system.
Four high profile projects featuring architectural
aluminium glazing systems from Leeds-based Technal,
have received Civic Trust Awards 2003
Home
improvements firm CR Smith has secured
a prestigious national installation award for the second consecutive
year
Since
April 1st this year, it has been a legal requirement that all emergency
exit and panic hardware is CE Marked. Hardware distributor Wagner
(GB) Ltd has confirmed that its Strand-Feb range of cross arm
devices complies with this directive.
Results
of the Health and Safety Executive
(HSE) designer initiative held during March 2003 in Scotland and the North
of England revealed that many designers are unaware of their duties under
Regulation 13 of the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations
1994 (CDM)
A
Premier Profiles fabricator and installer of 8 years, Wigan-based York
Windows has recently developed a second site in the town. The
new 8,000 sq. ft. site will include both a factory and a trade counter
facility helping to double window production
Spectus Systems'
customer Select Windows and Doors
of Honiton, Devon, has recently become a member of the HW
Plastics' Approved Installer Membership Scheme.
'What
about the future when the calls for even greater thermal efficiency
grow ever louder, as no doubt they will?' asks Edgetech.
Chiltern
Dynamics and BM TRADA Certification
have launched new services to help IG manufacturers. with EN1279.
The
up-to-date position on EN 1279 is as follows:
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.
Coincidentally, we have just received notification of an application
for an Administration Order by 21st Centrury Windows Ltd of Flintshire
(Co. No. 03904468), which was put to the High Court in Manchester last
Friday (6th June). Apparently another Winding up petition had been proposed
by Veka and two other interested parties, including the bank. We shall
report more on this when we have the full details.
Tony Higgin, Publisher
tony@theglazine.com
PROJECT OF THE WEEK
K2
Holiday Park Portal Project for Clearview
Clearview
(Yorkshire) Ltd's
reputation for the quality product and service it delivers, helped the
company to secure a joint venture project with Scarborough based, window
and conservatory company, 1st Choice Window Centre, an impressive 15mtr
x 15mtr structure which was constructed in just three weeks.
[More
Here]
Stand
Sales Gather Pace for GP&T
Almost
half of the targeted exhibition stand sales had been sold for Glass
Processing & Technology (GP&T) by early May, with over 6 months
to go until the event takes place. This milestone was reached after
a flurry of activity that has resulted in over 2000 square metres
of exhibition stand space being contracted for the event, which will
give the UK glass industry its own dedicated exhibition and conference
showcase.
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on this Story]
AMA Research has recently published the third edition of the UK Commercial Glazing Market Report. The report presents a comprehensive and up-to-date review, looking in detail at the industry trends to date, as well as future opportunities and threats. The report represents an aid to sales and marketing professionals in, or interested in, the industry.
Network
Veka's Back on the Cowboy Trail
Network Veka has launched another crackdown on bogus membership claims
after receiving a tip-off about a company in Somerset. The organisation
has issued warnings to local media, stressing that genuine members'
employees all carry centrally-issued identity cards and urging householders
to ask to see the ID if they have any suspicions at all about the caller.
[More
on this Story]
Pilkington
Crew Faces the Elements in Major Sailing Event
A
plucky crew of Pilkington employees recently braved severe weather conditions
to finish eighth out of 17 teams in a first round of the Industry Sailing
Challenge 2003, the largest corporate sailing event in the world. The
Pilkington team - led by skipper John Brighouse - faced gusty Force
7 winds of up to 40 knots to complete the challenge successfully.
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on this Story]
Lister
Trade Frames with Stuga - Consistent Growth from Consistent Quality
Lister
Trade Frames of Stoke on Trent has built a reputation over the last
27 years for the company's quality window frames. To further guarantee
consistency of that quality Lister has recently invested in the latest
machining centre from Stuga, and at a total cost to Lister of around
£250,000.00 it had to produce tangible results..
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on this Story]
CGI
International in New Partnership for North America
Haydock
based fire glass manufacturer, CGI International Ltd has concluded an
exclusive North American Distribution Agreement with the Oldcastle Glass
Group. CGII’s Pyroguard Clear Fire Rated Glass will now be stocked
nationally by the OG Group across North America..
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on this Story]
Sales
Soar with Synseal's Global
Synseal
Extrusions Ltd has seen intense activity in recent months preparation
for the landmark launch of the Global Conservatory Roof. And it seems
to be paying off.
[More
on this Story]
Avanti
Systems Doubles Production with new Kombimatec Machining Centre
Having recently moved into larger premises to fulfil further
growth potential, partitioning manufacturer Avanti Systems has given
its expansion plans a kick-start with its purchase of a state of the
art machining centre manufactured by UK supplier GTI-Kombimatec
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on this Story]
Versatile
Opportunities in New Build
Millgate
Windows and Conservatories has been a valued customer of the Burles
Group since its inception and is reaping the rewards of the combination
of Veka frames and Versatile Roof System, which has caught the eye of
elite house builders throughout the east of England.
[More
on this Story]
Hallmark
Provides an even Smoother Service with New Vehicle Datatrack System
Hull-based door panel, GRP and laminated products manufacturer
Hallmark Group has pledged to significantly improve its service levels
by fitting its entire commercial vehicle fleet with a Siemens Datatrack
System..
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on this Story]
Guardian
Systems Ltd Continues to Expand in the New Build Market
Window fabricator, Guardian Systems of Stirling, has recently
been employed by MCA Homes of Alloa to manufacture and supply windows,
doors and French doors for 250 new homes..
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on this Story]
Essex
Yacht Club Chooses Goldline for Mine-Sweeper 'HMS Wilton'
The Whiteline Group, the South East specialist trade
fabricator of Goldline PVCu windows and doors, has announced the specification
of Goldline windows and doors for what is most probably Goldline's,
and installation company Special F.X. Windows, Benfleet, Essex, most
unusual installation application to date; aboard Essex Yacht Club's
ex-navy Mine-Sweeper, 'HMS Wilton'.
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on this Story]
ACDM
Welcomes SBD Certification
Members
of the Association of Composite Door Manufacturers are preparing for
a new Certification process for composite doors that is to be introduced
later this year by Secured by Design (SBD), the UK Police flagship initiative
supporting the principles of designing out crime..
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on this Story]
Synseal's
Solution for Aluminium Woodgrain top Capping
Synseal
Extrusions Ltd is launching aluminium woodgrain top capping in response
to customer concern about top capping distortion that has occurred on
other brands. The systems company researched the market and found that
in very specific geographical areas, distortion can occur.
[More
on this Story]
Living
Colour at UKF
UK
Fasteners has launched colour coded labels to make its screws easily
identifiable for fabricators on the shop floor.
[More
on this Story]
Modplan
- The Home of Customer Service
'Longevity
of customer relationships, combined with positive response to regular
customer surveys, is a clear testimony to the satisfaction felt by Modplan
customers.' says the company..
[More
on this Story]
MPH
Windows - Making sure your House becomes your Home
The Bryant Homes housing development at Euxton, near Preston will result
in some 236 premier houses when the project is completed. Bryant Homes'
window requirements for the prestige housing project, was for 4 ranges
of window, with 30 to 40 different types of window in each range, for
the standard houses on their site.
[More
on this Story]
Unitec
Launches the new Roto TSL
Unitec
is now stocking and promoting the new Twin-Cam Security Lock (TSL) from
Roto.
[More
on this Story]
Saint-
Gobain Solaglas Joins Current Solutia UK Partnership
Saint-Gobain
Solaglas has joined the current Solutia UK partnership to produce laminated
architectural glass with Vanceva Design, a new range of coloured, patterned
and textured polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayers specifically created
for laminated glass.
[More
on this Story]
Vitro
Cristalglass Supplies Glass for Expansion of Madrid National Museum
Vitro
Cristalglass was selected to provide close to 15,000 square meters of
its extra-clear, double-glazing lsolar Multipact glass to expand the
Reina Sofia Center National Museum in Madrid. Supported by Spain's Culture
and Education Ministry, the museum is one of the most significant icon
buildings in Europe
[More
on this Story]
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