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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 182 26th July 2005
The
Kingdom of Sash Celebrates 40 Years, Medieval Style
South Yorkshire window door and conservatory manufacturer, Sash UK Ltd,
celebrated 40 years of business this summer. The company marked its achievement
with a Medieval themed family event where over 800 guests, dressed in
authentic period costume, enjoyed medieval entertainment and cuisine in
the encampment specially recreated in the grounds of a local hotel.
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on this Story]
Court
of Appeal Rules in Favour of Ultraframe in Litigation with Burnden Group
On July 20th Ultraframe announced that the Court of Appeal has handed
down a favourable judgment in two legal actions. The two actions were
pursued by Burnden Group, and involved claims that Ultraframe (UK) Ltd,
an Ultraframe Director and two wholly owned subsidiaries of Ultraframe,
Northstar and Seaquest, allegedly infringed Burnden's intellectual property
rights.
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on this Story]
The
Burnden Group Plc - Court of Appeal Decision
Barry
McMahon, Technical Director of The Burnden Group Plc comments, ‘Yes,
we lost the appeal. We knew that the appeal was speculative and we were
aware of the risks. The original judgement was based on the Judge's
opinion of novelty and obviousness and not necessarily purely on points
of law.
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on this Story]
Keymer
Adds Deceuninck VS to Range
Deceuninck
fabricator, Keymer Double Glazing, has introduced the vertical sliding
window to its range of windows, doors and conservatories. The Deceuninck
vertical slider offers an authentic replica of a traditional sash window
with all the performance expected of a modern day window design.
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on this Story]
Members of the Guild Approved Ultra Installer Scheme attended two events to celebrate the launch of the Ultraframe’s Marketing Toolbox. Hosted by the company’s marketing team in Reading and Clitheroe, the events showcased the new marketing support package.
Fakro
Roof Windows Relocates
In under three years of establishment in the UK, Fakro Windows GB has
needed to relocate to accommodate current and projected business levels.
The new premises, in Swadlincote near Burton on Trent, house all head
office, sales and customer services functions as well as providing cavernous
accommodation for warehousing and dispatch.
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on this Story]
Freefoam
Stockist Plans Three New Depots
Kompass
Plastics, a specialist supplier of roofline building products with depots
in Seaham, South Shields and Cramlington, says that it is enjoying a sustained
average growth rate of circa 50% per annum and plans on opening three
new depots in Northshields, Newcastle and Durham over the next 18 months.
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on this Story]
What
Goes Down, Should Come Up - HWL Stops Installers Price Fighting
Fledgling
Kömmerling Fabricator, HWL Trade Frames Ltd., is celebrating its
first year in production and its £1m turnover milestone. In the
current downturn in the window market HWL says that it is a company that
has spread its wings – and is flying high.
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on this Story]
Abbott
Group Chosen to Supply Taylor Woodrow
Abbott
Group, the Hailsham Sussex based PVCu door and window manufacturer,
together with subsidiary Watson Dallas of Glasgow, is celebrating its
appointment as one of only three approved suppliers to homebuilder Taylor
Woodrow.
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on this Story]
The
Ups and Downs of Nature in South Yorks
South
Yorkshire manufacturer Sash UK truly has had a productive spring and
summer this year… and not just in terms of factory output. However
another new family residing near to Sash was not as fortunate, despite
the care and hospitality provided the company.
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on this Story]
Chief
Appointment Fosters New Chapter for Fineline
Kent-based
Sheerframe window fabricator FineLine has appointed Simon Foster as
new general manager following the retirement of Peter Goee, who leaves
after 35 years with the company.
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on this Story]
Masterdor
Creates a Solution to Part 'M' Compliance Within Existing Openings
Manse
Masterdor ltd says that it has created a solution to installing Part
M compliant wide door-sets into standard brick openings. Housing providers
across the country now have a simple and cost effective solution to
providing DDA compliant doors to residents without having to alter
brick openings in existing properties.
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on this Story]
Fortress Architectural Systems of Seaham, County Durham, a heavyweight commercial supplier and installer within the North East of England, commenced fabrication of the Styal conservatory roof system in June 2005, entering the conservatory roof supply market for the first time.
Join
Roto on the Road to Morocco
Roto is offering motorcyclists within the fenestration industry
the opportunity to take part in a 7-day tour of Morocco in October
this year. Headed by renowned motorcycle adventurer, Nick Sanders,
the tour will take place between 13th and 20th October this
year
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on this Story]
New
MD for Newstead
Newstead
Trade Frames has announced Adrian Locker’s recent promotion
to Managing Director. Previously Director and General Manager,
Adrian has helped Newstead stay ahead in an uncertain market.
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on this Story]
Annual
Figures Confirm Carl F Growth
Tribute
has been paid in the Carl F Group’s annual report to
Carl F Petersen Ltd. Market growth was achieved by the UK
hardware supplier with a 12 per cent increase in turnover
gained during the last financial year.
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on this Story]
New
President for Steel Window Association
John
Chamberlain of Rea Metal Windows has been elected President
of the Steel Window Association, with Matthew Hahn of Steel
Window Service & Supplies as Vice President.
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on this Story]
Proskills
- Skills Initiative Gears Up For Success
On
Wednesday, 6th July, Proskills, the new Government backed skills
and training organisation for the process and manufacturing
industries, was recommended to receive a licence to operate
from the Education and Skills Secretary, Ruth Kelly.
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on this Story]
D
R Services shows New Way to Anchor Glass Balustrades
Statutory
requirements to protect the public against being injured
by the movement of a sliding door can now be met through
the use of a new low-profile balustrade anchor system
available from D R Services.
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on this Story]
Profitmaker’s
‘True Costs’ Software is Difference Between
Failure and Success
Inadequate
systems make it hard for fabricators to calculate the
true costs of labour and materials – and this affects
profitability. MBN International Systems developed its
lean manufacturing ProfitmakerTM software to analyse the
true costs of fabrication.
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on this Story]
Trade
Composite Doors Launched by Ashford Windows
In
response to the growing market for composite doors, Ashford Windows Ltd
has launched its established Norfolk Door range to trade customers with
a fast turnaround and bespoke service tailored to their needs.
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on this Story]
PVC
lndustry Sustainability lnitiative Gathers Momentum
Vinyl
2010 recently launched its fifth and most detailed Progress Report to
date. The report focuses on 16 major waste management schemes and other
challenging projects throughout Europe.
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Every
2nd Window in Eastern Europe will be Made out of PVC by 2007
The
window market in Central and Eastern Europe is beginning to recover.
A growth of 2.6% last year was the first step in a positive direction.
This trend should continue with even higher growth rates in the next
few years according to the new study from InterConnection Consulting
Group.
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on this Story]
Haffner
Machine is 'Your Perfect Employee'
The
latest marketing campaign from Haffner GB Ltd promotes the company’s
popular SBA cutting and machining centre as the ‘perfect employee’.
Why, because the machining centre is reliable, dependable and is available
for work twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
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Triple
Celebrations for Kingswood
It's
a triple celebration for Devon based Kingswood 1980 Ltd. ‘Not only
is it our 25th anniversary,’ explains Director Neil Cockings, ‘We
have also moved into new premises and have just secured our third year
of partnering with Mid Devon District Council.
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Pioneering
Sustainability Project Reports Findings
A
report, examining ways industry and government can work together to achieve
the practical application of the principles of Sustainable Consumption
and Production (SCP), has been published.
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Give
Yourself a Name
Derek
Vaughan, Managing Director of one of the leading trade associations, The
UK Trades Confederation stresses the importance of SMEs having an individual
identity to enhance their place in e-business.
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on this Story]
Over
a Million Employers Urged to Tackle Age Discrimination Now
A
high profile partnership of industry bodies, government departments and
employer representatives have launched a new national campaign. The campaign
will promote best practice and help employers 'Be Ready' for legislation
on age discrimination, scheduled for October 2006.
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 181 19th July 2005
House
Price Index - May 2005
The
UK house price inflation rate fell from 6.9 per cent in April 2005 to
6.0 per cent in May 2005. Mix-adjusted prices rose by 0.5 per cent between
April and May 2005, compared with a rise of 1.3 per cent seen over the
same period in 2004. The rise in UK prices between April and May can be
largely attributed to rises in the prices of terraced and detached houses
which both rose by 1.0 per cent. Prices for flats remained constant, with
average bungalow and semi-detached prices falling by 0.9 per cent and
0.2 per cent respectively.
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Wolseley
Profits up 15% for 11 Months to June
Wolseley plc, the world's largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing
and heating products to professional contractors and a leading supplier
of building materials, issues its regular trading statement for the 11
months to 30 June 2005, prior to entering its close period. It also announces
details of a further eight acquisitions for an estimated combined consideration
of approximately £171 million.
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on this Story]
Rapid Frame has chosen aluplast as its PVC-u window and door system supply partner as the Walsall based trade fabricator moves into another phase in its development.
Pilkington
to Acquire Autostock Distribution - US Automotive Aftermarket Glazing
Network
Pilkington
announced on 15th July that it has entered into an agreement to acquire
the US assets of Autostock Distribution, with an asset value of around
$US 18 million. Autostock Distribution is a glass distributor with 21
locations in the United States.
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Ultralite
500 Sales Increase
Following
the recent Appeal Court ruling, Ultraframe has seen significant increases
in sales of the company's Ultralite® 500 system. The company has already
geared up to fulfil the increased demand and additional Ultralite 500
brochures are available for all customers.
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Further
Expansion for Birmingham Glass Services
Deceuninck
Status fabricator-installer, Birmingham Glass Services has recently moved
into larger premises to cope with the increased demand for zendow window
and door products. The new manufacturing facility in West Heath, Birmingham
is just a mile away from the company's former Northfield site
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on this Story]
Premier
Conservatory Roofs Puts Customers First
K2
dealer, Premier Conservatory Roofs Ltd says that it has been continuing
its efforts to become one of the South-West's leading fabricators for
quality and customer service over recent months.
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on this Story]
Open
Day at Eurocell Peterborough
Eurocell
Building Plastics at Peterborough is to hold an open day on Thursday,
July 21st. The event, which will be staged in a marquee outside the company's
Saville Road, Westwood site, will feature a number of trade stands and
a barbecue.
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on this Story]
First
the US, then the UK… Now Super Spacer Impresses Vulcan!
When
Vulcan Windows saw Edgetech’s stand at Düsseldorf Glass
Exhibition, Sales Director Dave Proctor realised the Edgetech Super
Spacer® boldly went where no spacer had gone before. ‘I was
very impressed, and when Oakland Glass, our glass unit supplier suggested
switching to Edgetech Super Spacer, we were delighted.
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John
Fredericks Appoints New Managing Director
Trade fabricator John Fredericks has appointed Kevin Hill as its new
managing director. The high profile appointment coincides with the
company's enhanced strategy to build on its core strengths of product
quality and flexible service and take the business forward in a changing
industry.
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on this Story]
The
Future looks Bright for Bohle Clearshield
A
profitable first year has been recorded by Bohle ClearShield GmbH, the
Joint Venture between Bohle AG and Ritec International Ltd. Formed to
develop European market opportunities for Ritec's ClearShield glass
surface protection technology, the company has been well received by
major glass processors and manufacturers across Europe.
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on this Story]
Astraseal
Invests £1m in Glass Processing
Astraseal,
which is now one of Rehau’s largest fabricators, has invested
almost £1m in the company’s glass processing facilities
in a move designed to further strengthen its position in the
trade market.
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on this Story]
Consultancy
Firm Offers Expertise in UK and International Glass Markets
David
Woodward, the former Commercial Director for Pilkington Building
Products, has established Global Glass Consult (GGC) to provide
a range of advisory services to companies involved with the flat
glass market.
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on this Story]
Warwickshire
Bowled Over by KEB
KEB
Fabrications Ltd has recently supplied and installed high security
windows, doors, curtain walling and panelling at Edgbaston County
Cricket Ground.
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on this Story]
L&M
Glazing Returns to Business Micros
L&M
Glazing, a Nottinghamshire-based trade, retail and commercial
window fabricator, has invested in the Business Micros Evolution
software system as part of its growth plans for the future.
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on this Story]
The
Guarantee Comes of Age
Independent
roofline manufacturer Everwhite Plastics Ltd launches a 21
year guarantee on all white profiles. Everwhite says that
the move gives the longest guarantee in the industry. It covers
against discolouration, warping, surface irregularities and
cracking.
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on this Story]
J&S
Adhesives goes East
J&S
Adhesives Ltd., the manufacturer of Safe2Bond© safe light
Bevel Adhesives, has appointed another distributor, this time
in Russia.
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on this Story]
Keeping
Kids Safe is Child's Play for Masterframe Designers
With
children's safety in mind, Masterframe Windows Ltd, in conjunction
with Caldwell Hardware, has developed a gravity operated limit
stop for its vertical sliders.
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on this Story]
Nebula-hesion
Enters its 2nd Year of Success
The
glass-to-glass joint known as nebula-hesion, which
is claimed to speed the installation and aesthetic
appeal of glazed partitioning, has entered its second
year of success.
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on this Story]
Turkingtons
Saves £15,000 pa on Admin Costs Alone Thanks to
Profitmaker
Turkington,
a long standing Profitmaker customer has done the sums:
'We’ve calculated that using Profitmaker software
has saved us up to £15,000 every year just on admin
for the last five years that we’ve been using it.'
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on this Story]
Convert
More Leads into Sales
'My
conversion rate of enquiries to sales is about 90% using RoofWright’
claims Jade Construction’s Andrew Seller. ‘My Sales Quotations
include a photo-realistic view of the proposed conservatory and I can
create virtually any design using RoofWright and superimpose it onto the
customer’s house.
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on this Story]
Multifab
PVC-u 4 Axis Machining Centre from Scott STB
Scott
STB says that its easy to operate machining centre will help fabricators
improve the quality and consistency of their product cost effectively.
Now available in the UK, the stand-alone Multifab 3000 performs virtually
all machining to PVC-u window and door profiles
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on this Story]
Seven
Councils to Take Part in £500m Private Finance Initiative Schemes
Seven
more councils have been asked to develop housing PFI schemes worth around
£500m and involving the refurbishment and building of more than
5000 social homes.
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on this Story]
Another
First for Al Abbar Architectural Glass
In
August, Al Abbar Architectural Glass in Dubai will take delivery of the
world’s largest Low-E tempering (toughening) line.
This Tamglass ProE MAGNUM ™ is capable of tempering glass sizes up
to 7.2 x 3.3 metres
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on this Story]
Tremco’s
Multi-Technology IG Sealant Offers Manufacturers Optimum Sealant Selection
Glazing
sealants manufacturer Tremco now offers the manufacturers of IG units
four distinctly different sealant systems, helping to ensure that the
optimum product is chosen for any specific situation.
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on this Story]
Multi-Point
Locking Enhances Security of Steel Windows
The
Steel Window Association has taken an important step towards complying
with the highest European standards on window security with the introduction
of a purpose designed locking mechanism.
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on this Story]
Pupils
Learn of Windows’ ‘Green’ Benefits
A
prototype window scheme at a Gateshead school is being submitted for a
prestigious award from the Institute of Maintenance and Building Management.
And the project has led to the school forming an environmental partnership
with the company carrying out the 100-window installation, Kömmerling
fabricator E.W.L.
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on this Story]
Southwall
Technologies Inc. joins AAGMA and Expands Global Influence
Southwall
Technologies announced recently that it has joined the Advanced Automotive
Glazing Manufacturers Association (AAGMA). Southwall, a specialist in
automotive laminated solar control glazing, will work closely with the
members of AAGMA to globally advance awareness of the advantages of automotive
laminated glazing.
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on this Story]
Scapa
Group plc
Scapa
Group plc, the global supplier of technical tapes and cable compounds,
recently announced the preliminary results for the year ended 31st March
2005.
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on this Story]
THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 180 12th July 2005
Deceuninck
Family Rejects Acquisition Proposal
Group Deceuninck confirms that its family shareholders mandated ING last
year to evaluate the strategic options following an approach by a financial
investor. The statement was made after an article appeared in the Belgian
newspaper De Standaard on July 2nd 2005. 'The discussions did not lead
to a concrete result', the statement says.
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on this Story]
Peter
Watling
Wagner
(GB) Ltd regrets to announce the death on 23rd June of former Sales Director,
Peter Watling, following a stroke. Peter retired for reasons of ill health
in 1998.
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on this Story]
Veka
UK Appoints New Managing Director
Veka
plc has appointed Mark de Meza to the position of Managing Director. Mark,
40, has spent time in a number of key positions in the software, construction
and food manufacturing industries. He qualified with KPMG as a chartered
accountant so will also take on the role of Financial Director within
the company.
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on this Story]
GM
Fundraising Turns Up the Heat for Golfers
The
tree-lined fairways and glassy greens of the Hawkstone Park, Windmill
Course provided both a test of golf and a stunning backdrop to the 2005
GM Fundraising Golf Day.
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on this Story]
Polycarbonate
Sheet Extruders Join Forces
EPSE
(European Polycarbonate Sheet Extruders), an EuPC Sector Group representing
polycarbonate clear sheet extruders, welcomed four new members during
its General Assembly: GE Plastics, Bayer Sheet Europe, Polygal Plastics
Industries and Palram.
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on this Story]
Pearsons
on the Move
Since the acquisition of Hetleys Glass, Pearsons Glass has become the
largest supplier of decorative and coloured glass in the UK and is now
moving its southern based division to bigger premises in Greenford.
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on this Story]
26
Years on Padiham Glass is Still at the Forefront of Next Generation Glass
Processing
Padiham
Glass celebrates its 26th anniversary this year. The company houses one
of the largest Cool Temper toughening furnaces in the UK. Padiham relocated
12 months ago to new state of the art premises.
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on this Story]
Another
Strong Performance for PPG in 2005, says CEO
PPG
Industries should deliver another strong performance in 2005, said
Charles E. Bunch, president and chief executive officer, at the company’s
recent annual meeting.
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on this Story]
Global-isation
for Scotland's Largest Roof Fabricator
Scotland's
largest roof fabricator Ayrshire Agencies switched to Synseal's
Global roof last year and says that it hasn't looked back since.
‘We've fabricated over 1,200 Global roofs and we haven't
had one significant complaint,’ enthuses Cecil Wilson, Managing
Director at Ayrshire Agencies.
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on this Story]
Reaping
The Rewards Of K2’s Approved Installer Scheme
K2’s installers have revealed that membership of its Approved
Installer Scheme has led to increased business success, with members
across the UK reporting new customers and new commissions as a direct
result of joining the scheme.
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on this Story]
Shepley’s
Stainless Steel Window Locks
To
achieve sustainable growth in a mature market Shepley Window Systems
believes window companies need to sell significant improvements
over first generation frames. That’s why Shepley has launched
a new stainless steel shootbolt and improvements to the fully sculptured
Visage Ornate® range.
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on this Story]
Albert
Equipment UK Successfully Grinds Borosilicate Glass
During
a series of tests conducted over the last few weeks at the company’s
Coventry Showcase, Albert Equipment UK successfully managed to grind
edges of borosilicate glass using one of its 3F-120 straight line
edging machines.
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on this Story]
Saint-Gobain's
Flat Glass Sector Expands its Presence in Mexico
In
view of the strong growth trends in Latin American markets,
Saint-Gobain's Flat Glass Sector (Saint-Gobain Vitrage)
has decided to expand its presence in the region with the
construction of a new float glass production line in Mexico.
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on this Story]
Customer
Service is Key at AWJ
A
year on from Ivan Copley’s appointment as Sales Director
at Scarborough based AWJ Glass the company has just recorded
an impressive growth rate of 40% for its financial year
ending March 2005.
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on this Story]
Leading
Window Manufacturers Achieve Q-Mark
Three
window manufacturers have achieved the BM TRADA Q-Mark
for High Performance Timber Windows, deemed to be the
most rigorous third-party certification scheme in the
industry.
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on this Story]
M.B.
Triples Avocet Orders
Middlesbrough
based M.B. Distribution Ltd, which recently signed up as
an official distributor for hardware manufacturer Avocet,
has increased orders for the company’s products threefold
since its appointment earlier this year.
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on this Story]
Make
BS EN 1279 Increase your Profitability
The
much-awaited ‘1279’ standard was finally published
towards the end of May 2005. ‘But be careful, you still
cannot claim that you comply with the standard until the
beginning of 2006.’ says Two River Solutions.
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on this Story]
Social
Housing Refurbishment Drive Gets Multi-Billion
Pound Boost
Tenants
in social housing deserve decent homes, Housing
Minister Yvette Cooper said in Harrogate recently.
Speaking at the Chartered Institute of Housing's
annual conference, she said the Government was
committed to improving housing and building new
homes for the next generation.
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on this Story]
Schott
Supplies Mirror Substrate for Early Warning System
on Hawaii
How
high is the risk that the earth will ever be hit by
an asteroid that causes significant damage? This is
a question that is being asked not only by Hollywood
film-makers, but also serious astronomers.
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on this Story]
Kyro
Group's Order Book at Record Level
-
The Group's net sales according to IFRS were EUR 58.7 (60.3) million
and profit was EUR 5.1 (8.0) million
- Profit before taxes was EUR 5.2 (8.8) million, 8.9% (14.6) of net
sales.
- In the current year, the Group's net sales and operating profit
by quarter will be weighted more towards the end of year than in 2004
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GWS
Group's Holding in Kyro Corporation 33.10%
Kyro
Corporation received on 16th May, 2005 from Oy G.W. Sohlberg Ab and
GWS Trade Oy a notification according to which GWS Group's ownership
share of votes and share capital in Kyro Corporation has risen above
25%.
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on this Story]
Southwall
Technologies Announces 41% Year-over-Year Increase in Q1 2005 Revenues
Southwall Technologies Inc. released its financial results for the
first quarter fiscal 2005 following the close of market on May 2nd,
2005. Revenues of $15.6 million, an increase of 41% from $11.1 million
in the first quarter of 2004 and a decrease of 2% from $16.0 million
in the fourth quarter of 2004.
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GPD
2005 - Driving New Technologies Forward
The
Glass Processing Days Convention has as its objectives – to collate
and distribute information; to create co-operation networks between
architects, designers, research institutes, universities and industry;
to provide a starting point for innovations and bring them to the
market; and to help harmonise global standardisation. I can certainly
confirm from my participation at GPD last month that, in terms of
meeting these objectives, GPD has no equal and can still boast its
contribution to the driving of new technologies across borders and
indeed, of the whole industry forward.
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THE
GL@ZINE ISSUE 179 5th July 2005
Heywood Williams puts 'Market Leader' Up for Sale
Heywood
Williams Group PLC announced on 28th June that it plans to sell its Plastics
Division (including Spectus and Kestrel/BCE) following a strategic review.
In future, Heywood Williams will focus on its specialist distribution
businesses, which represent 80% of Group turnover.
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on this Story]
Flamstead
Buys Ravenscroft from Receivers
Ravenscroft
Plastics has been purchased from the Receiver by Flamstead Holdings Ltd,
the parent company of HL Plastics Ltd and Tarpey Harris both of whom are
based in Derby.
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on this Story]
Seventy
Five Jobs Created Through Eurocell Conservatory Expansion
Eurocell
recently unveiled ambitious plans which will enable its output of both
bar length and prefabricated conservatories to rise to 50,000 units a
year.
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on this Story]
Waste
Action Forum Focuses on Health & Safety
Health
and safety, construction waste and the financial implications of recycling
will be the focus of the next Waste Action Forum, being held on 7th and
8th July in Barnsley.
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on this Story]
Australia's
Lend Lease Buys Crosby from Berkeley Group for £261m
Lend
Lease Corp Ltd said it has agreed to buy UK-based urban regeneration
specialist The Crosby Group Plc, a subsidiary of The Berkeley Group
Holdings Plc for about £261m.
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on this Story]
SynerJy
Blue Now Available from Synseal
Synseal
Extrusions Ltd has announced SynerJy, the fully sculptured suite
that integrates windows, doors, patios and conservatories, is
now available in blue-white.
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on this Story]
Force
8 Adds SynerJy Profile to Range
Arch
frame maker Force 8 has now added the SynerJy profile suite to the
company’s range of fully finished products alongside Rehau
and Veka.
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on this Story]
Norvik
Puts a New Name on Success
As
part of its continuing success and development, Barnsley-based
fabricator, Norvik, is changing its name to better reflect the
full scope of its product offering.
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on this Story]
OFT
Wins Landmark Ruling in Scottish Court
Interim
enforcement orders have been granted against a Scottish-based double
glazing supplier for providing poor goods and services to consumers,
following OFT action.
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on this Story]
Derek
Scott Buys Skotskil (Joinery) Ltd
On
13th June 2005 Derek Scott purchased 100% shareholding & assets
of Skotskil (Joinery) Ltd, which manufactures high performance
timber windows and external door-sets. It was incorporated in
1990, is located in owned premises in Glengarnock, Ayrshire and
has 47 employees.
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Laird
Summarises Impact of IFRS
The
Laird Group PLC is required to report its results for the first
six months of 2005 using IFRS for the first time. The comparative
data, (the results for the six months to 30th June 2004 and for
the 12 months to 31st December 2004) will also be reported under
IFRS.
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Masterframe’s
BPIs Buck Downward Trend of Market
Masterframe
says that its Bygone Preferred Installers’ business
is up (35%) in volume while the rest of the market struggles.
‘The core casement PVC-U market has hit saturation,
with some larger trade companies rumoured to almost
be 40% down on last year. But for the Bygone Preferred
Installers (BPIs), life just gets better and better.’
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on this Story]
Graphite
Capital Sells Door Manufacturer to SIG for £47m
Graphite
Capital, the UK mid-market private equity specialist,
has sold its majority shareholding in LS Group (LS) to
SIG, the supplier of insulation, roofing and commercial
interiors products. The deal values LS, the bespoke door
manufacturer, at £47m.
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on this Story]
Half
a Million PVC-U Frames per Week from Windowbase?
No,
Windowbase has not moved into the PVC-U business, but
its researchers now ask PVC-U fabricators how many frames
they make each week.
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Guardian
Welcomes President Fox to Launch of Mexican
Float Glass
On
7th June, Mexican President Vicente Fox officially
inaugurated Guardian Industries’ 24th float
glass plant in El Marqués, Querétaro,
Mexico.
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Everwhite
Commits to Calcium Zinc
Everwhite
Plastics Ltd says it is the first UK manufacturer
to change to Calcium Zinc for all its roofline products.
Vince Richardson, Technical Director, says: ‘The
Vinyl 2010 voluntary agreement means everyone will
have to change eventually.
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Plastic
Industry Leaders Go for Innovation at Sevllle Meeting
EuPC,
Brussels, the EU-level representative body for more than 30,000
European plastics processing companies with their 1.5 million employees
throughout Europe, held its Annual Meeting and its General Assembly
on 25-28 May in Seville, Spain.
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Correct
Fire Test Documentation is Vital, Warns DHF
Ensure
that all industrial and commercial fire doors and shutters carry
the correct documentation to prove they have been appropriately
verified. This is the strong recommendation to specifiers, contractors
and building control officers from the Door and Hardware Federation
(DHF).
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Fastest
Glazier in the West
At
a recent event in Cardiff involving Window Fitters Mate and Indigo
Products, there were prizes galore on offer for the fastest glazier
in town.
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New
CNC Investment Gives Anders the Cutting Edge
Salford-based
glass processor and glazing contract specialist, Anders Glass has
increased its ability to produce high quality glass designs with
investment in new state-of-the-art CNC technology.
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Deceuninck
Opens a New Subsidiary in Croatia
Group
Deceuninck has announced that its Thyssen Polymer division in Zagreb
(Croatia) has taken new offices with storage space.
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Should
We All be ‘Competent’?
Derek
Vaughan Managing Director of The UK Trades Confederation debates
whether ‘competence schemes’ benefit or penalise a trade.
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Asahi
Glass to Enter into Business of Glass Substrates for HDDs
Asahi
Glass Co., Ltd. will expand its Electronics and Energy materials
operations on a full-scale basis as part of the medium-term management
plan 'JIKKO-2007,' which started this fiscal year.
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Alcoa
Provides Additional Details on Significant Second Quarter 2005 Events
On
23rd June Alcoa provided details on its previously announced sale
of Elkem shares , global restructuring programme, and other second
quarter 2005 events.
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