PVC-u Windows Awarded Top Sustainability Rating by BRE
Eurocell, the supplier of PVC-u window, door, conservatory and roofline systems, is celebrating the results of research carried out by the BRE (Building Research Establishment), in which PVC-u windows have been awarded an 'A' rating in its 2008 Green Guide to Specification.
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Sliders UK Opens a New Set of Doors
Sliders UK, the in-line patio door producer has relocated to larger manufacturing premises in response to continued business growth.  
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Further Expansion Follows 12 Months Growth at S & J Link
Conservatory roof fabricator S&J Link of York has enjoyed very successful growth in sales over the last 12 month and now announces a new regional sales manager for the North of England.
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Spectus Colour Range is 'Premier' Division
Premier Construction, based in Ashton, recently began fabricating the Spectus Elite 70 system because of its comprehensive colour and woodgrain ranges.
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140% Success at Lister
It seems that Lister Trade Frames has more cause to celebrate after the company’s first year of commercial installations produced results far exceeding sales targets.
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HWL Invests
Highseal Windows Ltd has now installed and commissioned a new 'kolorbond' paint line (cost circa £100,000) and will be offering a painted service to its own frames, extruders and fabricators.
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MB Frames Moves into New 30,000 sq ft Premises
Deceuninck fabricator MB Frames, has just moved into new manufacturing premises. The 30,000 sq ft factory will bring its manufacturing capability up to 1500 units a week.
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Vellacine Demonstrates How to Survive in a Tough Market
Vellacine, based in Cardiff, is an experienced and successful company with a stable and well-established partnership with its systems supplier, Deceuninck.
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Window and Door Fabricators Beware!
'There has recently been a certain amount of publicity in the trade press surrounding the Harmonised European Standard EN 14351:1-2006, but sadly it appears to have had little or no effect with the majority of organisations concerned.
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Network VEKA Sales Training's Back...with more Features
Network VEKA is to repeat its popular sales training course but with extra features in response to demand from members. ‘We have listened carefully to their questions,’ said Membership Development Executive Karen Lund.
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Beaufort's New 'A' Rated Aluminium Window is First Choice for Premier
Premier Windows and Doors in Aylesbury is among the first fabricators to sign up for Beaufort's new fully integrated Advanced Plus 'A' Window Energy Rated (WER) aluminium system.
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WHS Halo WER Vertical Sliders Come of Age with 18 Certificates
WHS Halo fabricators and products continue to lead the market in terms of Window Energy Ratings; and now a C rated Vertical Sliding (VS) sash window is available from its sister company The Prime Connection (TPC) - the specialist manufacturing division of Bowater Building Products (BBP).
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WIW Norwich - a Fine Trade Counter
The national network of Window Installers Warehouses (WIW's) has expanded further with the recent opening of a new branch in Norwich.
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New Software Leasing Options from Business Micros
Software specialist Business Micros has announced new leasing options to help more customers access its market leading Evolution and add on software packages.
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Crystal Stocks up on Colour to Offer even Better Service
Growing demand for foiled products led national trade fabricator Crystal Direct to introduce a policy to hold increased stocks of woodgrain profile.
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National Seal Supplies Swisspacer to Irish Market
Ireland's leading distributor of insulated glass materials, National Seal Systems, is now supplying its customers with Swisspacer.
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Installer Bucks Downturn as New Rep Hits £230K Record Sales
New Oxford Double Glazing rep Andy Moxon - who has no sales or window industry experience - sold £230,000 worth of TimberWindows.com engineered timber products for the Registered Installer in his first six months!
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Sales of UAP's ICL Branded Security Cylinder Soar
Sales of UAP's ICL (Institute of certified locksmiths) branded security cylinders continue to grow as customers become increasingly more aware of cylinder vulnerabilities.
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Designer Desiccants
General desiccants and molecular sieves have different criteria, different properties that make them 'good' products depending on their use. These are very, very different from what makes a good Insulating Glass molecular sieve.
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Factory Reorganisation Reduces Lead Times at New World
New World Developments, the panel and composite door manufacturer, has undergone a major re-organisation of its manufacturing process to give a dramatic reduction in lead times for Apeer, Monno and Isolate composite doorsets.
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Sliding Systems Company is On the Move
Sliding door gear and systems specialist Hillaldam Coburn Ltd, has moved to new larger premises in Wimbledon.
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Phoenix Supplies Bespoke Door Solution for Swindon Council
Phoenix Door Panels is supplying the complete bespoke PVC-U panel solution for its client Swindon Borough Council as it strives to deliver a substantial refurbishment programme as part of the Decent Homes programme.
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Select Windows 'Supplies the Demand' for Nottingham City Homes
Profile 22 fabricator and installer Select Windows has secured a major new contract with Nottingham City Homes in support of its Decent Homes Programme.
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Training + Support = Success
The home improvement market is a £4bn opportunity and glazing installers are now looking at how they can further tap into this significant sector. Taking on board a new product requires effective training and proven business support, something that Sarnafil Roof Assured has been providing successfully over the last 2 years.
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SIEGENIA-AUBI means Quality - Rain or Shine
With a little help from SIEGENIA-AUBI, Essex-based New Century Windows is celebrating the achievement of a severe weather rating for its folding sliding doors.
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Door Hardware On the Double
A Birmingham-based aluminium window and door fabricator has selected SIEGENIA-AUBI hardware to help break into two new markets.
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Sierra Sees Green
Super-fabricator Sierra Windows has launched a new range of low-maintenance, energy-efficient products that are not just green on the inside but green on the outside too.
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Architects Spec Spilka
It may be a tongue twister but specifying Spilka's range of fully reversible window hardware has suddenly got a whole lot easier for architects and specifiers using the NBS Plus specifying system.
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Masco Reports Quarter Two
Masco’s operating results for the first and second quarters of 2008 include costs and charges related to business rationalisations and other initiatives of $9 million pre-tax ($.02 per common share, after tax) and $15 million pre-tax ($.03 per common share after tax), respectively.
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Top Sporting Performances with BASF Products
Citius, Altius, Fortius (Swifter, Higher, Stronger) is the Olympic motto that will be motivating athletes from over 200 nations when they compete for medals in Beijing this August. Along with more than 10,000 athletes, numerous BASF products will also be at the Games. But not just in Beijing - BASF products are used in many of the world's largest stadiums.
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Export Explosion in 2007 for Italy's Machinery
The industry report presented by GIMAV points out the high levels of growth in 2007 achieved mainly thanks to sales in international markets, which exceeded by 12% the already high level of exports recorded in 2006.
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Text Service for Door-Stop
Hanging around for deliveries can waste so much time. Door-Stop has come up with a great way to help customers. By sending a text the day before delivery, customers get the scheduled time of delivery for their Door-Stop composite door.
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New Trade Agreement for Pioneer Trading and Synseal
Pioneer Trading Company has entered a new 2 year trade agreement with Synseal in a move that cements the long and profitable partnership between the two companies.
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NT Window Switches Back to Super Spacer
Having made the switch to another spacer system, NT Window, an American customer of the Warm Edge Technology specialist, Edgetech, has readopted Super Spacer® for 100% of its insulating glass units. An Edgetech I.G. customer since 1998, NT Window has returned to Super Spacer for its thermal benefits and long-term durability.
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Duralife Displays Diversification with TimberWindows.com
TimberWindows.com Registered Installer Duralife Windows has invested £50,000 with a new showroom in Devon. The new showroom now hosts a whole range of TimberWindows.com products, from vertical sliders to French doors, adding to its existing display of PVC-U and aluminium windows and doors.
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New Factory for Windowmaker
Teesside-based fabricator Windowmaker (NE) Ltd, manufacturer of PVC-u windows and doors, has relocated to impressive new factory premises in Stockton-on-Tees.
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A Day in the Saddle
As the Ride 4 Hope team rapidly comes towards the end of its gruelling training programme, it's the realisation of the daily schedules that are now coming to light and that includes the support crew of Dave Broxton, Anthony Taylor and Yvonne McGregor.
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BPF Windows Group Appoints PR for PVC Info Campaign
The British Plastics Federation Windows Group Marketing Committee has appointed ex Glass and Glazing Federation head of marketing and PR Jan Comer ahead of a strategic drive to promote the benefits of PVC windows in a new way under the new PVCaware.org banner.
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Derbyshire Frame Company Prosecuted after Employee Loses Fingers
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned companies to ensure that their employees receive adequate health and safety training following an incident at an Ilkeston framing company.
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Pyramid Windows Increases Sales by 20 per cent
Pyramid Windows has increased sales by 20 per cent with ‘Old Fashioned Values’.
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Edgetech and Rapid Frame Celebrate World Environment Day
World Environment Day this year saw Edgetech hosting a Window Energy Rating Forum for fabricator dealership customer Rapid Frame. Thirty delegates attended the day that raised awareness of World Environment Day initiatives, and gave an overview of Warm Edge Technology.
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A Spotlight on Energy Efficiency
The energy efficiency zone at Glassex 2009 is a feature not to be missed by any company offering sustainable glass and glazing products.
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Reforming with Adminbase
Add a business - add Adminbase! This is precisely what Alexandra Conservatories of Somerset did when the company acquired Hutton Conservatory and Window Centre, and the rewards are proving legion.
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Keeping the Sun Shining
These days, businesses need to react quickly and effectively to changing market conditions and for the last three years, Ab Initio's software programme, Adminbase, has done precisely that for Sunfold Systems.
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Village Developments Gives Duraflex Seal of Approval
Village Developments has chosen the Duraflex Diamond collection of doors and windows for its prestigious new site at Stanstead Close, Caterham, Surrey.
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Fascias 4 Trade gets GAP Support
Home improvement stockist GAP is supporting a novel business venture, Fascias 4 Trade, which offers window and door companies roofline installation services.
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GAP Helps Irlam Glass Win £25,000 Worth of New Business
Manchester-based Irlam Glass has won £25,000 worth of business from a recent marketing campaign, an initiative supported by home improvement stockist GAP. The company generated over 20 jobs from the campaign with many more still in the pipeline.
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Think Blink
The versatility and flexibility of LMC Group's Blink glass technology may soon be demonstrated in a huge project throughout the city of Rotterdam.
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Customer Service Goes Beyond the Call of Duty for Newstead
Window and conservatory specialist Newstead Trade Frames saved the day for a couple who were on a very important DIY mission and showed that the smallest contracts can make the biggest difference when it comes to customer service.
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Facing the Housing Challenge - Action Today, Innovation for Tomorrow
A series of further measures and reforms designed to help alleviate the current challenges in the housing market and to support the vital delivery of more homes over the long-term, were announced on 16th July by Housing Minister Caroline Flint.
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E-Business Solution Sets Plastex at Forefront of Customer Service
Redditch-based fenestration company, Plastex Ltd, can expect to see savings of over half a million pounds over the next 10 years thanks to a new Survey Data Capture and Management Solution, designed by Coventry-based e-business transformation consultancy, Viretec Consulting.
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Innovation and Creativity Rewarded at the Housing Design Awards 2008
Upside down houses in Salford and light weight homes in Milton Keynes are just two of the winning designs recognised for providing high quality homes that will last, at this year's Housing Design Awards.
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BPF’s PVCaware.org Calls for Industry to Work Together
Jon Skinner, chairman of the BPF windows group’s marketing committee is calling for the industry to work together to promote PVC windows following the launch of fightingbackwithfacts.com, on 14th July 2008, with a similar agenda to the BPF’s own PVCaware.org initiative.
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Edgetech UK Reports Record Sales Again
Just one month after reporting record sales for May, Edgetech UK, the dedicated Warm Edge Technology manufacturer, has revealed sales in June showed no signs of slowing with another record increase.
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Edgetech Sponsors G08 Awards
As the award ceremony for our industry, the G08 Awards approaches and entries are being prepared, Edgetech, the dedicated Warm Edge Technology manufacturer, announces its sponsorship of this important event.
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Reim Reaps The Rewards With Veka
PVC-U systems company, VEKA plc, has entered into an exciting, exclusive distribution partnership with Dublin based Reim Systems Ltd for the whole of Ireland.
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Speed Planning Applications with the new RoofWright Planning Module
If you're involved with the planning process you'll understand how frustrating it can be having jobs sold, surveyed and queued up for planning. Anything you can do to reduce the length of the process means you get the done job sooner, with obvious benefits for cash-flow.
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Book Now on the G08 Website
If you haven’t done so yet and need to make arrangements for this years visit to the G Awards Finals taking place at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole at the NEC on Friday October 3rd 2008 now you can book your table, enter your company and find out who the latest sponsors are by clicking on www.g-awards.com.
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Jotika’s DOV Saves on Costly Remakes at County Glass
On the wings of a DOV: Duplicate Order Verification software developed by Jotika is saving on costly remakes at County Glass. The company has been a valued Jotika customer for over twenty years, and has always been one of the first to embrace new technology designed to improve efficiency both in the office and on the shop floor.
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A Clear Choice of Software for Glass Processors
Lee Glass & Glazing of Nottingham, one of the Midlands largest glass processors has recently installed ‘Glass Office’ by Clear Thinking Software to streamline the company’s glass production.
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Job Losses at Barratt and Persimmon Add to Housing Woe
Barratt Developments will axe 1,200 staff and take an £85m write-down hit in its full-year results. Meanwhile, Persimmon has made 2,000 staff redundant since the start of the year.
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Owning Your Own Home is Almost Impossible for Low Income Couples
It is now almost impossible for a low income couple to become home owners in Great Britain according to the RICS accessibility and affordability indices.
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Reflex Glass Factory - a Grand Design!
Situated on the busy A607 out of Leicester the newly refurbished Reflex Glass factory is certainly a traffic stopper. The 1960s' office block and 20,000 square foot factory has been transformed with a frameless wall of reflective one-way glass and horizontal curtain wall cladding.
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Rockdoor Sales up 20% Year on Year
Sales of Rockdoor's composite door have increased 20% year on year from May 2007 to May 2008 due to growing domestic demand.
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New Text Ordering Service from Astraseal
Trade fabricator Astraseal has set up a new text number to make it even easier and more convenient for customers to place orders.
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Securistyle Opens Door to Expansion
The launch of Securistyle's new door hardware range in 2007 has been so successful that the company has expanded its factory, warehouse and in-house testing operations.
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Millenco Offers 'Protected' Guarantee
Millenco Hardware is so confident that its 'Protected' range of door furniture will not fail on site, that the company is offering a 10 year surface finish guarantee across the range.
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Select Windows 'Supplies the Demand' for Nottingham City Homes
Profile 22 fabricator and installer Select Windows has secured a major new contract with Nottingham City Homes in support of its Decent Homes Programme.
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New Showroom for S&K Windows
Yorkshire window and door fabricator, S&K Windows, has opened a new showroom at its factory on Meadow Lane in Dewsbury.
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Fit and Forget with Aztec....
A painless solution to the headache of remedials to conservatory installations is being prescribed by Aztec Conservatory Roof Systems.
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Armour Building Products Ltd's 'Shining' New Trade Counter
Armour Building Products Ltd has officially opened its new trade counter in Nottingham. As the first acquired company by SIG Plc in 2004, it declared the new counter open on Friday 6th June 2008.
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Should you be Insured against Bad Debt?
Have you ever considered taking out specialist credit insurance to help you minimise costs and maximise your protection against bad debt? Your first thought may be that you can't afford to, however it's crucial to ask yourself 'can your business really afford not to?'...especially in light of the current economic climate.
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AAMA Discussion Forum Addresses Door Component Testing and Substitution
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Door Component Interchangeability Task Group hosted an all-day discussion forum on July 8th that sparked industry dialogue on the development of component substitution for door certification and testing.
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EAG Lands Major Contract on London Historic Site
English Architectural Glazing Ltd (EAG) has secured a £1.9 million contract to provide curtain walling and cladding to one of the most exciting buildings in the City of London.
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Glaston to Strengthen its Operations in China
As from the beginning of August 2008 Glaston significantly strengthens its operations in North Asia and especially in China. Asia, particularly China, has a special priority in Glaston's strategy. The most significant market in North Asia is China.
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Qualicoat Meets on the Tyne
Members recently met at the Jurys Inn on the Tyne at Newcastle to discuss the growing membership of the association and the further development of the coating standard.
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Specialist Joins Qualicoat
Specialist Coatings Limited is the latest powder coating company to join Qualicoat. Based at Shildon, Co. Durham, the company specialises in coating large architectural sections alongside standard profiles.
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Top 'Tools' in Public Vote
Peter Andre is the Ultimate Celebrity ‘Tool’, according to a new survey. The onetime pop star is now more famous for being married to glamour girl Jordan, who he met on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in 2004.
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Ultraframe Continues to Add Value for Installers
June 2008 saw an all time high for the number of consumers registering for the Ultraframe Certificate of Authenticity - a 20% increase on the previous highest figure. The certificate provides discerning homeowners with proof and peace of mind that their conservatory does feature the market leading Ultraframe roofing system.
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Residential Market - It's Not All Bad News
It is now clear that the housing market is the weakest it has been in 10 years. Comparisons of today's figures with those of the past 10 years are no longer helpful or relevant. The nearest comparison in data and sentiment terms is with the late-1980s and early-1990s recession.
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Edgetech Supports Sustainability Seminar
Edgetech was one of the few specialist companies chosen to present at the sustainability conference held by Lincs Building Consultancy, a partnership between North East Lincolnshire Council and East Lindsey District Council for the delivery of Building Control across the two local authorities' areas.
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Alumet gets Royal Approval
HRH The Duke of Kent KG officially opened Alumet's new Innovation Centre on Friday 20th June. The Duke spent nearly two hours at Alumet's Southam facilities and had lunch with the Directors before unveiling the commemorative plaque.
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In the Frame with Pilkington Activ™
A recent open weekend held at Brackenwood Windows head office in Basingstoke was deemed a huge success, with guest of honour, former world snooker champion Dennis Taylor well in the frame.
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TGC Wins Substantial Window Contract
Liverpool-based public sector fenestration specialist Total Glass Commercial has started work on a substantial multi-million pound PVC-U window contract as part of a £400 million social housing refurbishment project throughout the city over the next five years.
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Interbuild's A Glass Act
With over 2,000 square metres dedicated to ‘Doors & Windows’ at Interbuild 2008, - includng the first showing by Synseal - the UK’s biggest building show is all set for a glass act appearance (Sunday 26th through to Thursday 30th October at Birmingham’s NEC).
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Unstinting Retail Support from Ultraframe
Although a business to business provider of roof systems, a large part of the 'offer' made by Ultraframe to its customers has always been to provide effective retail support tools.
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Windowmaker Raises Profile with KBE
Business is booming for one Teesside window fabricator after it started using PVC-u profile from KBE Window Systems.
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Helping You Every Step of the Way
There are times when we all need a little expert guidance whatever the circumstances and that's why K2 Conservatory Systems has invested in an experienced technical support department.
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A & A Shows Room for Expansion
Leicester-based window and door fabricator, A & A Double Glazing Ltd, has opened a new showroom after expanding its facilities.
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Country's Last Fersina Fab Turns to Network VEKA
England's last fabricator working under the name of the one-time Fersina national franchise has gone over to Network VEKA.
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UK Window Systems Grasps BFRC Initiative
Stoke based UK Window Systems is now offering all of its REHAU Edge window frames with a minimum BFRC C rating as standard.
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Chiltern Dynamics/BM TRADA Offer Free SBD Information
Chiltern Dynamics and sister company BM TRADA Certification have revised their popular Technical Information Sheet T1-0806 Secured By Design Doors and Windows, available free of charge.
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New Enhanced Security Certification from Warrington Certification
Warrington Certification, part of Bodycote Warringtonfire, has introduced three new Technical Schedules designed to enhance the security performance in a range of doors and windows.
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Regency Glass Celebrates its 25th Year in Business
Regency Glass Ltd, the Lancashire - based glass processor and sealed unit manufacturer, recently held a celebration for all of its staff and their partners to mark its 25th year in business.
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Bostik Warns of Rising Costs
Bostik is warning IGU manufacturers to prepare for difficult times ahead as the rising cost of fuel and oil prices affect raw material costs.
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Crystal Customers Keep Track of Deliveries
Customers of national trade fabricator Crystal Direct can have an accurate delivery time for orders. This is because Crystal has invested in a Satellite Tracking System for its entire delivery fleet.
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New World Brings Arched Lights In-house
Composite and panel door manufacturer New World Developments has now brought fabrication of its own arched head details in-house. A new machine has been purchased which bends the PVCu profiles to the dimensions required.
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More Support to Deliver Affordable Housing- Announces Flint
New immediate measures designed to respond to the impact of the credit crunch on the housing market and maintain the delivery of new affordable housing, were announced on 2nd July by Housing Minister Caroline Flint.
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Select Windows Honiton Ltd Falls Foul of ASA
A complaint, objecting to a regional press ad for Select Windows Honiton Ltd was upheld according to published details from the Advertising Standards Authority.
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Complaint Against Rayotec Ltd Not Upheld
A complaint objecting to a leaflet, for Rayotec solar panel systems, Sudbury-on-Thames was not upheld in either of the two objections according to information published by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
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From Solar Energy to Electricity: A Growing BIPV Market with Great Potential
The Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) market is a growing sector in the environmental search for continued energy-saving building materials. Already a segment of the expanding Photovoltaics (PV) market, BIPV is becoming a popular way to use solar energy to generate electricity.
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Aluminium: Smart, Strong & Sustainable
The third CAB Annual Technical Conference again proved popular with members with more than 130 people attending a varied and informative programme.
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Colourline and Espai Sistemas Strengthen Agreement
During a recent visit to its Spanish partners, Colourline reinforced its commitment to Espai Sistemas range of products by signing an extension to its current exclusive supply agreement.
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Aluminium Re-Cycling - A Sustainable Solution
With 'Eco' and Sustainability issues at the top of the global 'green issues' agenda, the building industry is now more than ever under close scrutiny. The aluminium Industry is making a positive and proven contribution and global recycling rates are high.
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