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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 85 29th July 2003
Hunter
Douglas Acquires Timberblinds
Hunter
Douglas has, through its Turnils affiliate, acquired Timberblinds, a Dallas,
Texas based fabricator of window coverings and interior shutter products.
Terms were not disclosed.
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Rehau
Finance Director Comments on the Euro
In an article in The Financial Times last week, Derek Wood, Finance Director
of Rehau UK commented on the pros and cons of this country signing up
the euro. 'On a personal basis, I'd be pleased if Britain went into the
euro', he said. 'It would make our business easier, particularly as we
are part of a large European company with operations across the continent.'
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on this Story]
Kenneth
B. Moll & Associates Investigate Injuries and Deaths Caused by Silica
Exposure
Kenneth
B. Moll & Associates, Ltd. is conducting a nationwide investigation
into whether companies, such as 3M and U.S. Silica, failed to protect
workers from silica exposure, causing serious injuries and deaths. Individuals
that work in certain industries, such as sandblasting, construction, mining,
masonry, demolition, glass manufacturing, and railroad construction, are
at the greatest risk of developing silicosis, a disease of the lungs.
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Pilkington
Sells Aerospace Division to GKN for £42m
Pilkington
plc has entered into an Agreement for the sale of the whole of the issued
share capital of Pilkington Aerospace Limited and Pilkington Aerospace
Inc. to GKN plc at a price of £42 million. The consideration will
be paid in cash. Pilkington Group Chief Executive, Stuart Chambers, said.
'This disposal is consistent with our strategy of concentrating on our
core Building Products and Automotive businesses and strengthens further
the Group's financial position.'
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Click
on to faster business with Uzone™ from Ultraframe
Installers looking to click on to fast moving business, need look no further
thanks to Clicklock, the innovative connection technology that is at the
heart of Uzone™ the radical new roof system from Ultraframe, the
leading international designer and manufacturer of conservatory systems.
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Eurocell
Building Plastics Opens First Branch In Wales
Eurocell
Building Plastics has recently opened its 52nd branch, but more importantly
the company's first in Wales. The 6,500sq.ft purpose built centre on the
Ocean Park Industrial Estate in Cardiff represents a further capital investment
from Eurocell Building Plastics
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Success Fuels Drive for BWF Approved Fire Door Centres
With a burgeoning network of BWF Approved Fire Door Centres - currently
running at 26 - the British Woodworking Federation is accelerating into
the second phase of its drive to recruit a network of 100 centres by the
end of 2003.
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Sound
Proofing Regs Fall on Deaf Ears
The construction industry is still largely in the dark about the recently
revised Part E Building Regulations, according to Tarmac Precast Concrete.
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New
Planet Discovered in Bolton
The latest branch in the Planet network opened on Saturday 8th February
in Bolton and serves customers from north Manchester across to Bury, Rochdale
and parts of Oldham. Bolton is the third branch under the ownership of
Leyland.
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Plastics:
The Sustainable Option
Construction
is one of the biggest uses of plastics in the UK with an overall market
of one million tonnes. By far the biggest single plastics material used
is PVC.
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Strategic
Review of BWF Timber Window Scheme Provides Blueprint for Future Success
Members of the British Woodworking Federation’s Timber Window Accreditation
Scheme are pushing for even more rigorous policing of the Scheme, the
commitment of more resources to market research and a reduction of the
initial cost of entry to encourage technically qualified, smaller companies
to apply for membership
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Simec's
Vertical Arriser Proves Hot at Vitrum
Shown for the first time in Milan, the 2.5m Vertical Arrising machine
by Simec is now available in the UK from the Thermoseal Group. The machine
on display at Vitrum was sold to a client in Canada and already underway
is another machine capable of handling jumbo size glass sheets.
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Official
Branch Opening for Newdawn Customer
Newdawn
and Sun roof stockist, Peninsula Plastics welcomed the Mayoress of Oldham,
Cllr Valerie Sedgwick to the official June opening of its new branch in
the town
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SFS
Implores Industry to Pay for Progress
Fabricators
who continue to seek development on the cheap are harming the industry
– and ultimately jeopardising their own futures. That’s the
warning from Nigel Wood, hardware product manager at hinge and fastener
company SFS intec Ltd.
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Council
Residents Have their Say
Austenitic
hardware by Securistyle has been specified by Wirral Borough Council,
which has been working with residents to refurbish 76 houses and flats
in Upton on the Wirral. Throughout the project, two resident representatives
have taken their place on the core team and have been involved in the
decisions and voting on all aspects of the work.
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Total
Glass – Total Satisfaction at Mach II Speed
When
reviewing the marketing and business strategy of a company, major factors
that have to be considered are consistent product quality – providing
specifications that attract customers and develop customer satisfaction;
cost effective production processes that do not involve major retraining
or capital investment; and increased profitability.
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Major
Kirklees Programme gives Winlock a 300,000 Handles Order
Winlock
Security has been successful in a bid to supply almost 300,000 window
handles to seven contractors, as part of a huge, three year PVCu window
replacement scheme for Kirklees Metropolitan Council, valued at around
£30 million.
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25
Successful Years for Central Glass
Over
300 people joined Macclesfield based Central Glass at the recent opeing
of its new Hulley Road showroom as part of the company's Silver Jubilee
celebrations
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 84 22nd July 2003
Consolidation
of the European Window Market Expected in 2003
The
European Window Market fell down to a level of 71,598 million window units
in the year 2002, representing a net ex-works value of 16.4 billion euros.
For the year 2003, a further decline in terms of quantity by –1.9%
down to 70,222 million window units is expected. The market in terms of
value shall decline by –2.8% reaching a level of 15.9 billion euros,
according to the latest market study by the consultants of InterConnection.
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Unfair
Practices of Door Dealer Stopped
A door supplier has been stopped from supplying poor quality goods and
fitting goods badly by a court order obtained by the OFT. Mark Talbot,
owner of Surrey-based Specialist Doors, consented to the order which was
granted in the High Court.
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Pechiney
Forecast
Pechiney, currently the subject of a hostile takeover bid by Alcan, has
issued a consensus forecast on its second quarter results and for the
group's full year 2003 results. The consensus was prepared by 13 analysts
who have been following the stock.
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Success
Fuels Drive for BWF Approved Fire Door Centres
With
a burgeoning network of BWF Approved Fire Door Centres - currently running
at 26 - the British Woodworking Federation is accelerating into the second
phase of its drive to recruit a network of 100 centres by the end of 2003.
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£7
Million Social Housing Contract for Status Fabricator Select
The
Walsall Housing Group has awarded the window and door refurbishment contract
for its Aldridge and Brownhills Trust social housing scheme to Status
fabricator Select Windows & Conservatories. The programme will cover
3500 properties, and has a contract value of approximately £7 million
over a five year period.
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Optima
Partitioning Achieves its Fastest-Ever Installation for Leading Insurance
Firm
Optima Partitioning Systems has completed its fastest installation to
date with a six-week £850,000 partitioning contract in the City
of London. The company has installed its futurewall partitioning on 13
floors of the Fenchurch Street UK headquarters of American International
Group.
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Intelligent
Investment in Cutting Edge Technology
As
part of a recent investment programme in the newest factory, Shepley has
spent over £100,000 on one of only three high-tech cutting centres
in the UK. The company says that the new automatic cutting centre is three
times faster than other saws so improves efficiency as well as quality.
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Established
Glass Company Nearly throws in Towel over New Regs
A
year ago Bryan & Gill James of Bromyard Glass, Herefordshire, thought,
'Here we go again. More Government rules and regulations, Document L and
EN1279.' Was this another Government way of squashing small businesses?
They thought that perhaps it was time to throw in the towel!
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Tenants
Choice is a Real Option with Masterdor
Manse Masterdor ltd showcased its wide spectrum of services aimed at guaranteeing
tenant satisfaction at this year's Chartered lnstitute of Housing Exhibition.
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Hook
Locking System for Sentinel Doors
Sentinel
Doors and lock manufacturer Roto have collaborated on a hook locking system
that is specially designed for Sentinel's range of composite doors
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Wrekin
Housing Trust Specifies Egress Hardware from Securistyle
Wrekin
Housing Trust has upgraded its window specification on 200 properties
in Telford to include emergency egress hardware from Securistyle, the
UK window hardware manufacturer.
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UKDPN
Keeps up the Pressure
The
UK Door Panel Network has seen an increase in demand for companies wanting
to make their own door panels, with the group setting up five new companies
in the past two months. One of the new companies, Hampton Door Panels
explains why.
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Birthday
Celebrations at Rhino
Peterborough
building plastics specialist, Rhino, celebrated its first anniversary
by throwing open its doors to customers in a combined birthday party and
open day event.
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Materials
Technologists Launch new Consultancy
The Edge at Arup was the venue for the launch of Arup's latest specialist
consultancy - Arup Materials Consulting, on Tuesday 8th July. Combining
the existing skills of Arup R+D and Arup Facade Engineering, the new independent
consulting service offers a multi-material capability across the industry.
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Specifiers
Set Alight by GGF
Over
100 architects and glazing professionals recently attended the Glass and
Glazing Federation's (GGF) Fire Resistant Glazing Group CPD Rated seminar
on best practice issues relating to fire resistant glazing at the Royal
lnstitute of British Architects (RIBA) in London.
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 83 15th July 2003
Trade
Plas Continues to take America by Storm
Nailsworth based Quantal Approved retail Fabricator, Trade Plas, is continuing
its successful American connection by opening a fantastic new indoor 'English
Heritage' conservatory village - in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
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Portal
Manufacturer Breaks into US Market
British
portal frame manufacturer Aluspan, has broken into the US market, providing
large-span enclosures for customers in the Southern United States
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Synseal
Achieves U-Value of 1.8
Synseal Extrusions' Shield Window System has achieved a u-value of 1.8
'years before it becomes mandatory and with no additional props'.
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on this Story]
Pilkington
Activ™ gets an Ideal Boost from Everest
The UK's traditional launch event for the most innovative modern homeowner
solutions, the Daily Mail Ideal Home Show at Earl's Court, London this
year featured Pilkington Activ™ self-cleaning glass.
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on this Story]
Glassex
2004 Forges Ahead: Exhibitors take Record Stand Space
As the sales campaign for Glassex 2004 gains pace, a number of regular
exhibitors have increased their stand size following successful appearances
at the last event, signaling their confidence both in the market and Glassex,
in the most tangible way.
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Network
Quality Makes its Mark
Network Veka is celebrating its first member to be awarded the Government’s
new Quality Mark (QM) accreditation.
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Alcoa's
Q2 Sales up 7%, but Profits down 6%
Net
income of worldwide aluminium group Alcoa - currently embroiled in a hostile
bid situation against Pechiney (who yesterday employed no fewer than five
banking companies/advisers in order to defend itself against Alcan's unsolicited
public offer: BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and Rothschilds) –
in the second quarter of 2003 was $216 million.
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Whiteline
'Goes It Alone' with the Launch of its Own Security Guarantee
The Whiteline Group, the South East specialist trade fabricator of PVCu
windows and doors, has introduced its own, fully independent homeowner
security guarantee. The Goldline Security Guarantee.
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Indigo
Products Launches Conservatory Division
Midlands based trade fabricator, Indigo Products Ltd,
has launched a dedicated conservatory division, supplying its customers
with complete conservatories including the new Global roof system together
with Spectus frames.
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on this Story]
BBA
Recognised by BFRC
The
BBA has been recognised as achieving the requirements of the British Fenestration
Rating Council (BFRC) in three key areas: Approved Simulators, a Test
Laboratory and an Approved Independent Agency
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DP
Plastics Increases Investment in Doortech
DP
Plastics Group is a major shareholder in Herefordshire based Doortech,
manufacturer and supplier of composite doors to local authorities, housing
associations and trade fabricators. It has recently invested heavily,
increasing its production capacity, and resulting in new improved products.
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on this Story]
ICD
Announces Strategic Partnership with Visteon Versalux
ICD's
Opaci-Coat-300® Silicone Spandrel and Visteon Versalux Tint &
Reflective Glass couple to show how high performing glass and high performing
coatings create vast design opportunities as well as lasting performance.
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HT
Troplast AG Integrates its Profile Activities
At
its meeting on 26th June, the Supervisory Board of HT Troplast AG approved
plans for the legal and organisational integration of window profile activities
in a new company.
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on this Story]
New
Data Sheets on House Builders Database
With
the launch of its House Builders database earlier this year, Windowbase
has released two new information sheets covering the contents of both
the 'Standard' and the 'Enhanced' versions of the House Builders database.
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Versatile
Invests for the Future
With recent investment in a new operating system, Kevin Barnard, director
of Versatile, is convinced that the company has taken another step forward
in making conservatory roof installation simplicity itself.
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Energy
Savings Paramount for Islington
Energy-saving
was the top priority for the London Borough of Islington when it was looking
to replace windows at almost 1,000 apartments on two estates.
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BWF
Membership Makes Good Sense for Door Company
After
two years of steady expansion, and now with seven employees and a growing
customer base, joining the British Woodworking Federation makes good sense
for Antique Style Pine Doors of Birstall near Leeds.
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Locked
into Security Solutions
Visitors
to the Fullex Locks stand, at this years Chartered Institute of Housing
Exhibition in Harrogate, were shown an insight into the performance of
Fullex door locks and the flexible approach which the company applies
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Changes
in Schott’s Top Management
Dr.
Leopold von Heimendahl (60), Chairman of the Schott Management Board,
has elected to retire on December 31st, 2003 according to the terms of
his contract.
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Laminated
Glass is The Car Security Option According to July Which? Report
This
summer's Which? report on car security (Break-in Records - July 2003)
has yet again demonstrated that not all of today's cars offer sufficient
resistance to break in. The report did however offer substantial support
for automotive laminated glass and would like all car manufacturers to
offer laminated glass as an option.
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New
Director of Cartel Investigations for OFT
Simon
Williams, currently a case controller at the Serious Fraud Office, has
been appointed as OFT's new Director of Cartel Investigations.
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 82 8th July 2003
Unreliable
Statistics (Part 2)
Mike
Rigby is right that we should treat all published statistics with caution
('Unreliable Statistics', Glazine 1st July). The comparison of the OFT
report to which he refers with the annual installation rate of conservatories
is a case in point..
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the Rest of this Email Here]
Frames
People to Start Making the Headlines
I
can now confirm that Masterframe Windows is suing for 'passing off' a
company in Southampton, who have copied our photos, even used the same
text would you believe, and we have 'customers' who thought they had bought
our windows only to find they haven't.
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the Rest of this Email Here]
Pilkington
Activ™ Self-Cleaning Glass Added to Standard Product Range
Pilkington
Activ™, the self-cleaning glass, is now widely available in the UK,
allowing British companies to take full advantage of the sales potential
offered by a product that finally fulfils the promise of virtually 'maintenance-free
windows'.
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on this Story]
Synseal
Wins Jacksons Deal
Synseal
Extrusions Ltd has signed a deal with Jacksons Building Centre to supply
its windows, doors and conservatories. Jacksons 27,000sq ft fabrication
facility supplies 20 of its branches nationwide.
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Insolvencies,
winding up orders, petitions and creditors' meetings
The
following Notices have appeared in the past couple of weeks. They include
notifications of creditors' meetings, winding up orders and final creditors'
meetings. These include Glass & Panel Manufacturers Ltd, Premier Windows
(Southwest) Ltd, Window Warehouse (Preston) Ltd, 21st Century Windows
Ltd, Whyglaze Windows Ltd, Harrow Glass Ltd, Door-Tec (GRP) Ltd, Oakland
Glass Ltd, Mainstream Double Glazing Ltd, Rainbow Window Systems Ltd,
Window Merchant Ltd (t/a Direct Windows), Express Windows Ltd, Nu-Life
Windows & Fabrications Ltd (previously known as Nu-Life Windows and
Conservatories Ltd)..
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Mixed
Fortunes in House Building Market
John
Laing, the UK construction and services company, made further progress
in its strategy to exit the housing business with the sale recently of
its remaining minority stake in US builder WL Homes for $42.5m in cash.
Taylor Woodrow, which also issued a trading statement last week,
reported the UK housing market had returned to more normal conditions
and Crest Nicholson too issued an upbeat assessment of the housing
market. Costain Group is 'ahead of plan in meeting its objectives'.
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British
Standards Institute Agrees to Grant Online Licence
The
British Standards Institute has granted an online licence to Barbour Index
plc following an investigation by the OFT into an alleged abuse of a dominant
position. The OFT has now closed its case without reaching any conclusion
on whether BSI holds a dominant position or has abused any such position.
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Restructuring
Heralds New Era for Wright & Offland
Recent
restructuring of the Board at Float Glass lndustries - a member of the
independent Wright & Offland Group of Companies marks the culmination
of a period of recent change for the company backed by 107 years of experience
in the glass business.
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BBA
to Certify New Quality Mark Scheme
The
BBA is now involved in administering a new Quality Mark Scheme, recently
set up by the Government. The aim of this scheme is to enable the public
to gain access to independently inspected and approved tradesmen.
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Black
& Decker to Acquire Masco's Baldwin Hardware and Weiser Lock Businesses
Masco
Corporation and The Black & Decker Corporation announced on July 1st
that they have signed a letter of intent in which Black & Decker will
purchase from Masco Corporation the Baldwin Hardware and Weiser Lock businesses.
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MPH
and Sheerframe in Multi-Million Pound Fusion 21 Windows Deal
Preston-based
Sheerframe windowmaker MPH Windows has won a contract - which could be
worth up to £15 million - to supply Sheerframe PVC windows to housing
associations in the region as part of a major home improvements programme
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on this Story]
Asahi
Glass Purchase Partners Equity and Triple Automotive Safety Glass Business
in China
Asahi
Glass Co., Ltd. recently announced plans to significantly expand its automotive
safety glass business in China through a minority buy-out of its existing
joint venture in China - Qinhuangdao Haiyan Safety Glass (QHSG), and the
construction of a new state-of-the-art facility in Qinhuangdao Economic
& Technological Development Zone (QETD Zone), Hebei Province, China.
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EWS
Breaks Monthly Sales Records for Reinforcement and Spacer
EWS
(Manufacturing) Ltd, the UK supplier of steel reinforcement and aluminium
spacer tube, announced record sales of over 4 million metres in June 2003.
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Easy
Clean Polycarbonate Roof Sheets: First from Wendland
Conservatory
roof manufacturer Wendland now offers a new polycarbonate roof sheet that
helps to keep itself clean, adding the product to the self-cleaning glass
the company showed on its stand at Glassex.
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on this Story]
Lindman's
Doors Prove their Durability
Nearly
20 years after Lindman first pioneered the new concept of composite doorsets
in the UK, early examples installed in the 1980s are still living up to
their guarantee of durability, weatherproofing, impact resistance and
high security.
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Rotherham
Metropolitan Launches into Commercial Supply and Fit
The
window fabrication department at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
marked its launch into the commercial supply and fit market with an impressive
stand at the recent Windowfab exhibition at Donington Park
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Budget
Windows I.O.W. Ltd (B.W.C.) Aims for Quality
HW
Systems customer Budget Windows I.O.W. Ltd, has successfully passed the
accreditation for the Government's Quality Mark and become a member of
HW Plastics' Approved Installer Membership Scheme (AIMS).
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Another
Supplier Joins BWF’s Fire Door Scheme
Manufacturing
Members of the BWF-CERTIFIRE Fire Door & Doorset Scheme now have another
source of certificated fire door seals available, this time from newly
approved supplier, Astroflame Fire Seals Ltd.
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Cream
of the (Non) Crop
Hardware distributor, Wagner (GB) Ltd, is now stocking the TSL (Twin-cam
Security Lock) window locking mechanism from Roto
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Improved
Cornering from Patio Specilaist Sliders UK
In
its drive to constantly improve quality, patio specialist Sliders UK has
chosen a new CNC corner cleaner from Elumatec.
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on this Story]
Kleentec
Coating Sails to Ireland
When superferry Stena Adventurer goes into service on the Irish Sea this
month her captain Roy Forsyth will have a clear and safe view from the
bridge. His vessel has one of the grandest sets of bridge windows on any
ferry, but the glass in them has also been treated with a 'non-stick'
coating by Preston window coatings expert Nigel Whitaker.
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FEWA
- a New Source of Fire Resistant Glass in the UK
FEWA-Glastechnik GmbH Is an independent manufacturer of fire resistant
glasses and framing material and holds all the relevant European building
authority certificates and United Kingdom fire test certificates for 30-60
and 90 minutes. FEWA - Glastechnik products are now supplied exclusively
in the United Kingdom by I.G.A. of Belgium in co-operation with Fire &
Safety Glass UK.
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Arnold
Deceuninck Succeeds Roger Deceuninck as Chairman of the Deceuninck Board
of Directors
Deceuninck
N.V., worldwide producer of PVCu window systems and building profiles,
announced on 24th June that Arnold Deceuninck succeeds his father Roger
Deceuninck as Chairman of the Deceuninck Board of Directors.
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OFT
Reviews Home Improvements Payment Protection Schemes
The payment protection schemes administered by Qualitas and used by B&Q,
MFI, the Homeform Group and Magnet are under review by the OFT.
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 81 1st July 2003
Guardian
Joins Soft Coat Race as it launches 'World's Largest Glass Coater' in
Luxembourg
Guardian
Industries is ramping up its high tech coating capabilities with the launch
in Bascharage, Luxembourg, of the world’s largest coater of glass
products. The new state-of-the-art coating facility, Guardian Luxcoating
S.A., hosted His Royal Highness the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Guardian
Industries President and CEO William Davidson, Luxembourg Minister of
the Economy Henri Grethen and many other officials and key customers at
opening ceremonies on June 25th, 2003
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Opening
of Cardinal's 7th Coated Glass Factory shows Commitment to Energy-Efficient
Glass
Cardinal
Glass Industries, the manufacturer of residential coated glass, which
supplies Ultraframe with Conservaglass
announced the opening of its seventh CG factory in the United States on
June 26th, 2003
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on this Story]
New
Analysis of the Top 200 House Builders Reveals Winners and Losers in a
Mixed Market
Plimsoll's latest 2003 analysis on the Top 200 companies in the House
Builders industry has revealed a mixed performance on the year so far.
Yet these companies, representing nearly 88% of the industry's turnover,
are perhaps as good a barometer of the market as you are likely to get.
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Stuga's
Flowline Flies On
Sales of the Stuga Flowline Sawing & Prepping Centre have recently
reached forty two and thirty six are now installed and fully operational
throughout the country. Three more orders are currently pending signing
off.
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on this Story]
Growth
Expected in the German Conservatory Market
While
most companies would not regard Germany as a growth market, we publish
here research that shows that the UK type conservatory is gaining ground
over what the Germans have always called 'sun rooms' or 'glass annexes'.
The window specialist consultancy InterConnection, based in Switzerland,
offers a detailed appraisal of the German conservatory market, which shows
a growth of 'Victorian' type conservatories of roughly 2-4% over the next
two years.
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CGII-Hodgson
Deal Makes Fire Door Specification Easier
A
joint initiative by sealant manufacture, Hodgson Sealants and fire-glass
specialist, CGI International, is aimed at offering glaziers an easy but
fully approved way to answer the questions of proper glazing methods for
30-minute rated timber fire screens and doors.
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New
Partnership Helps Simplify Roof Design
Conservatory
fabricators can design their roofs accurately regardless of degree of
computer literacy through a new partnership in roof system supply: Aztec
Conservatory Roof Systems has signed an agreement with RoofWright, to
market its CAD system to Aztec customers.
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Construction
not a Priority in Government Reshuffle says GGF
Nigel
Rees, GGF Chief Executive expressed disappointment that Construction would
no longer be represented at Minister of State level.
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Call
for Papers for Flame Retardants 2004 Conference
The call for papers for the Flame Retardants 2004 (FR2004) Conference
has been issued by the joint organisers, The British Plastics Federation
(BPF) and Interscience Communications. The Conference will be held at
The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London from 27-28th January
2004
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Indigo
expands Commercial Division
The Commercial Division of Midlands based trade fabricator,
Indigo Products, has been winning business in the public sector as well
as private new build. 'With an established reputation and working closely
with H.W. Systems, we generate leads in both sectors, i.e. supply and
fit social housing and supply only unglazed new build,' said Bob Street,
Commercial Manager. 'It is expected that this department will turnover
£1.75 million this financial year'.
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Top
Glass Dining at The Dorchester, Courtesy of Saint-Gobain Priva-Lite
The Krug Room, the new chef's dining room at the Dorchester
is now officially open. Optima Architectural Glass was chosen to work
with interior fit out firm - Vivid Interiors - to install a 10m2 Priva-Lite®
'intelligent' glass screen.
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UAP
Adds to its Menu by Ordering Chinese
Two years ago, UAP, was approached by a major Chinese
glass producer to consider importing its glass. At the time UAP declined
the offer, some months later the company was approached again, and a deal
was agreed.
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on this Story]
Siegenia-Aubi
Gets the Thumbs Up 'Down Under'
Following rigorous testing, ventilation specialist,
Siegenia-Aubi Ltd, has agreed terms for the distribution of one of its
ventilators in Australia.
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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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Renson
builds Architectural and Energy-Saving Statement as HQ
Renson is a specialist in ventilation and durable external
solar shading. The company's own new HQ offices show how, with the right
materials and techniques, a healthy, comfortable and energy-saving interior
climate can be realised.
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Roof Space for Newdawn Customer
Newdawn and Sun roof fabricator, Priory PVCu Systems
Ltd has completed a new extension at its Barnsley premises housing an
additional 3,400 sq ft to accommodate kit roof assembly.
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Masco
Corporation Updates Earnings Guidance
Masco Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Richard A. Manoogian, speaking at the Company's annual Investors Conference
on June 19th, made the following comments regarding the Company's current
sales and earnings outlook
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Havelock
Europa has an 'Encouraging Start to the Year'
At
the AGM in Dalgety Bay, Fife recently of Havelock Europa PLC, the educational
and retail interiors and point of sale display business, the Chairman,
Michael Kennedy, made the following remarks.
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