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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 30 25th June 2002
Masco
Corporation Acquires Companies with Combined Sales of $200m
Masco Corporation announced last week the acquisition of five home improvement
products companies with combined annualised 2002 sales of approximately
$200 million.The acquisitions are expected to be modestly accretive to
Masco's earnings in 2002.
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Epwin
sells up in North America to focus on UK
Epwin, the PVC building products group, has announced the sale of its
Canadian subsidiary, Berlinex, to Veka Holdings Inc of Fombell, Pennsylvania.
The move reflects Epwin's decision to focus on its UK markets where last
year it achieved record increases in turnover and profits.
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New
Trade Association Formed to Represent the Best in Composite Doors
The Association of Composite Door Manufacturers (ACDM) is a new trade
association that has been formed to represent UK manufacturers of composite
doors and ensure that specifiers receive the highest standards of construction,
materials and customer service from its members.
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Replacing
the Replacements Seminar
The biggest challenge in the industry is the replacing the replacements
issue and no one is prepared for it. What will installers, fabricators,
hardware, machinery companies and glass manufacturers do to address the
problem? Status and Michael Rigby Associates invite you to put on your
thinking cap, put your views forward and hear others.
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UAP
the new name for Universal Imports
Over the past 12 months Universal Imports have been re-branding under
their trade name UAP. David Jennings, md says 'We want to develop the
brand name UAP, and established it as a name that means quality and value
for money.'
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Interver
appoints Holrow Ltd as Agent for the UK and Ireland
Interver Special Glass Ltd. , the Swiss company for transparent fire protection
and safety glasses has assigned Holrow as general agent for the sales
of Interflam and Interfire fire retardant glasses.
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Eurocell
Gain Further Accreditation
Fairbrook Plc, the holding company for Eurocell Profiles and Eurocell
Building Plastics have been chosen to become members of the British Plastics
Federation.
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Maco
Focus on Window Security - Secured by Design
Maco, manufacturer of door and window hardware, claims to have specifically
set out to make its hardware the most secure on the market.
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New
Glazing Qualifications Available in Scotland
The Glass Qualifications Authority Ltd (GQA) has added two new glazing
related Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) to its suite of qualifications.
These are Glazing Installation and Maintenance. Level 2 and 3 SVQs approved
by the Scottish Qualifications Authority on the 23rd May 2002.
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The
Formulus For Success
Coming soon to Synseal customers, the launch of Formulus, a software programme
that has taken over a year to develop and perfect. Free to all Synseal
customers, the package consists of several features that you'd normally
expect to 'pay extra' for.
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Lack
of Distribution Will Hamper Market for Renewable Insulation Says Pilkington-Funded
Report
Altemative, renewable insulation materials can be as cost effective and
efficient as many conventional types, yet take up will be hampered without
wide spread distribution through conventional builders merchants and distributors
and without a reduction of price differentials.
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New
Service addresses the needs of the Auto Glass industry
Belron-AutoGlass have identified that their main concern is how can they
fulfil the needs of the distressed motorist when they have damage to their
vehicle. Their main concern is the matching if the Glass, the Fitter,
the Vehicle and the Location across the country.
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Swish
Building Products achieves biggest ever growth
Swish Building Products, manufacturer and supplier of PVC roofline and
cladding systems, has achieved its biggest ever growth in turnover and
production efficiency in the past 12 months.
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GAI
President and other Officers Elected
Graham Shirville, Dip.GAI, M.Inst.A.I, Chairman of Allgood Holdings Ltd,
has been elected President of the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers for
the period 2002-2003.
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Connect
2 the Yorkshire Skyline
With three acquisitions in the last 18 months, plus the expansion and
development of many of its branches, Connect 2 National Plastics continues
to show rapid growth.
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Jotika
Golf Day
Despite
the bad news earlier in the day (England out of the World Cup, of course!)
the 3rd Annual Jotika Golf Day got off to cracking, if slightly later
start than usual, last Friday afternoon.
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 29 18th June 2002
Interbuild
2004 brought forward to April
Following
the success of Interbuild 2002, the show’s organisers, Emap MEL,
have announced that Interbuild 2004 will be held once again at the National
Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. The dates, however, have been brought forward
to 25 - 29 April.
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HW
Plastics Brings New Material to the UK
On Tuesday 11 June 2002 at Interbuild, Mike Guerin, Chairman of HW Plastics,
signed a licensing agreement with Don Garofalo CEO and Jim Humphrey, COO
of the Andersen Corporation. USA for the rights to develop, manufacture
and supply Fibrex™ material to the building products market in the
UK.
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Lindman
teams up with Pultec to launch Window Range
Lindman
invited visitors to Interbuild to witness the launch of a revolutionary
new product which is expected to change the face of the UK window industry.
The new product builds on Lindman's recognised expertise in fibreglass
and takes them for the first time into the window market.
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Premdor
Unveils 'First' in Door Electronics for Domestic Market
Premdor revealed at Interbuild what it believes is a first for a mainstream
manufacturer - a remote control system for opening doors designed for
use in the domestic housing market.
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Inspirational
Art Glass on Show at Interbuild 2002
Andersen Windows and Patio Doors presented a special display of inspirational
Art Glass designs by the architect Frank Lloyd Wright at Interbuild 2002.
The Collection included four of the architect's original designs: 'Colonnade',
'Praire Rhythm, 'Wichita' and 'Eucalyptus' which bring the subtle and
changing quality of light into buildings.
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LB
launches high performance PVC-U vertical slider
UK window systems company LB Plastics launched its new high-performance,
co-extruded vertically sliding sash window to add to its range of fully
Part L and Part B compliant windows at Interbuild last week. Other highlights
include a new conservatory roof system, a range of egress window options
to comply with Part B regulations, and an all-new co-extruded sliding
patio.
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Vicaima:
Doors Inspired by Life
International
veneered door manufacturer Vicaima took its biggest and most radical stand
ever at Interbuild this year. Embracing the companies new strapline 'Doors
inspired by life', the layout featured a variety of zones and areas designed
to both inform and inspire visitors.
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GGF
Convention attracts 130 delegates
Some
130 delegates attended the annual GGF Convention at the end of May. Held
once again in the salubrious surroundings of the Belfry, and sponsored
by SAPA, the event had a twin track seminar system which occasionally
led to some hard choices.
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Assa
Abloy Finishes Second Overall
In a nail biting last leg Assa Abloy sailed across the finish line in
third place in front of thousands of German race fans in Kiel.
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Re-Organisation
of Yale Security Products UK
Yale Security Products within Assa Abloy UK has been restructured to allow
the development of the major brands within their redefined (traditional)
markets.
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Asset
Completes Second Phase of £1m lnvestment
The second phase of a £1m investment programme designed to double
output potential at Asset Manufacturing's double glazing factory in Thetford
to make production quicker and more efficient has been completed with
the introduction of a Schirmer BAZ 1000 cutting and machining centre.
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The
UK Door Panel Network Continues to Grow
The UK Door Panel Network has recently taken on 3 new members taking their
ever-growing number to 105.
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Luc
Willame to head Asahi Glass
Luc Willame has left his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Glaverbel
Group to head the worldwide flat glass operations of Asahi Glass, the
majority shareholder in Glaverbel.
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Grorud
Appoints New Distributor for Scotland
Grorud Industries Ltd, the UK supplier of locks and hinges for windows
and doors, has appointed a new distributor in Scotland for its System
2000 - Top Turn range of fully reversible hinges.
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CGII
Appoint New Representative in Far East
CGI International Ltd has increased their world-wide network of representatives
with the recent appointment of Goodways International to cover Hong Kong
and China.
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Adams
Rite Europe Limited Acquires Safeguard Doors
Adams Rite Europe, the architectural hardware specialists, are pleased
to announce the recent acquisition of the assets of Safeguard Doors Limited,
a Midlands based security door manufacturer who will operate as 'Safeguard
Doors A Division of Adams Rite Europe Limited'.
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Golf Day 21st June
JoTiKa’s third annual Golf Day will be held this year on Friday June
21st at Stonebridge Lodge, Meriden, near Birmingham.
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 28 11th June 2002
Good
Prospects for the Future, Says Heywood Williams
Mike Guerin, Divisional Managing Director of Heywood Williams Group plc,
delivered an upbeat presentation to the lnstitute of Materials PVC 2002
conference held in Brighton recently.
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A
Smart Move
Smart Systems have recently been granted planning permission for new 160,000sq
ft buildings 400 yards from their existing premises. The Planned £10million
investment will see a huge increase in warehouse space, the introduction
of a paint plant, a thermal break line and a new training school.
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BSI
Promotes new Windows Kitemark Scheme
BSI Promotes new Kitemark Scheme to Industry Professionals at Housing
2002 Conference and Exhibition
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Kyro’s
Tamglass Received Automotive Glass Machinery Orders Worth E11m
Tamglass Ltd, part of the Kyro Group, received orders for automotive glass
machinery at a combined value of EUR 11 million during May. As a result,
the order book for automotive glass machinery was at a record high in
May.
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Williams
Double Glazing Moves to Larger Premises
Spectus Systems' fabricator and installer Williams Double Glazing has
moved to a new factory in order to cope with the demands on space that
the rapidly expanding business has made. Located in Greenock,the new factory
boasts around 12,000 sq ft and will house the company's equipment and
stock.
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BCE
is introducing a series of promotional offers
PVC-UE roofline company, BCE, is introducing a series of promotional offers
for members of its Approved lnstaller Scheme. The special offers will
be available on a quarterly basis and will centre around specially negotiated
deals with organisations such as tool and scaffolding hire companies and
work wear suppliers.
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MPM
Launches New House Builder Division
MPM Windows, window, door and conservatory fabricator, has launched a
new specialist house builder division aimed at offering small regional
house builders a product that will set their homes apart from the rest.
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New
ldentity for Newdawn
Midlands-based conservatory roof manufacturer, Newdawn & Sun, has
updated its corporate image in its Silver Jubilee year with a refreshing
new look.
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Just
Over One in Every Four Companies Face Failure Says Plimsoll
Just over one in every four companies in the UK Windows & Doors industry
are being forced out of the market according to new research by financial
analysts Plimsoll Publishing Ltd. Plimsoll has placed these 271 companies
in the dreaded 'Danger' financial rating in their latest analysis.
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Sash
has Advanced Production Tracking System
'The accepted standards of customer service and information within the
UK glazing industry are set to be re-written.' That is the beiief of window,
door and conservatory manufacturer Sash UK Ltd as the company installs
what it claims to be one of the most advanced production tracking systems
of its type to be employed anywhere in Europe.
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Apollo
Slide to Top Slot
The vertical slider from Apollo Birmingham Ltd, is a major feature in
the 'Victorian' (pictured left), from Tingdene Homes Limited.
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 27 5th June 2002
Pilkington
announces results for the year to 31 March 2002
On
announcing the results, Pilkington Chairman, Sir Nigel Rudd, commented:
'To deliver these results in the most challenging economic conditions
for some years was a tremendous performance. It is a measure of just how
robust Pilkington's businesses have become. Although the trading environment
continues to be difficult, Pilkington's increased resilience and competitiveness
means that we are well placed to benefit from any upturn in our markets.'
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Luc
Willame, CEO of Glaverbel, explains the Group's 2001 financial results
The
Glaverbel Group closed financial year 2001 with record performance, despite
the slowdown in the economy and the decline in glass consumption which
followed a good third quarter. Apart from the Automotive division, which
nevertheless confirmed its operational recovery in 2002, all the Group's
business units exceeded their profitability objective
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Glaverbel
Group to Build Third Float Plant in Russia
The Glaverbel Group has decided to build a new float glass plant in Russia
in order to meet the large expansion in local demand.
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Assa
Abloy take trophy for penultimate leg in Volvo Ocean Race
As
the Volvo Ocean Race draws to an end, Assa Abloy, who has trailed behind
illbruck in second place for the duration of the race, has now finally,
in home waters, seemed to have gone for broke and has dramatically won
the penultimate leg in Gothenburg.
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Duraflex
joins Avocet and Griffin as UK arm of Masco
After several months of speculation, it has finally been announced via
the Duraflex website that the window systems company has been acquired
by US conglomerate Masco. Duraflex joins other UK window related businesses
Avocet and Griffin which have also been acquired over the past couple
of years.
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Vetrotech
Saint-Gobain Foresees Tighter Fire and Emission Regulations
Vetrotech Saint-Gobain, manufacturer of fire-resisting glass believes
that new technology will increasingly see glass used in new and innovative
applications but with the UK government imposing more stringent fire and
emission regulations.
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Alcoa
Continues Talks on Iceland Aluminum Production Plant
Alcoa Inc. and the Invest in Iceland Agency announced last weekthat they
have signed an extension of their Joint Action Plan to explore the possibility
of constructing a state-of-the-art aluminum production plant in Eastern
Iceland.
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Four
Machines Turn Customer Into a Bohle Showroom
Bohle is celebrating a fourth machine installation at the same company
in just 12 months - 'turning the shopfloor of Royal Oak Glass into something
of a Bohle machinery showroom', said Nelson Graham, UK Sales Manager for
Bohle.
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Highseal
- Flying High With Duraflex
Trade fabricator, Highseal Windows, is expanding its product range with
Duraflex's 70mm PVCu Featured Suite. This latest move is part of a five-year
expansion programme for the Scunthorpe-based company, which includes a
new head office and the opening of a second factory.
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GBW
Celebrates Sales Success
GBW claims it has secured a record number of new customers in the first
half of its financial year. Currently standing at 55 new customers for
panels and doors, including 10 commercial contracts, the company's new
business revenue is well on target to reach £1.4 million for 2002.
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Natur-Al
Builds Dealer Network
Ribble Valley Conservatories in Lancashire has been appointed one of the
first licensed dealers for the new Natur-Al conservatory system.
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Combilift
in World Entrepreneur of The Year Awards
A prestigious jury led by John Wall, President of NASDAQ International,
has announced the winner of the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of
The Year 2002.
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P
& M Windows purchase Haffner cutting and machining centre
P & M Windows, Doncaster, a family run business established some seven
years ago by brothers Mark & Paul Tonks, recently purchased an SBA
cutting and machining centre from Haffner GB Ltd.
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Hi
Ho Silver and Away
Window and door hardware manufacturer, Siegenia-Frank (UK) Ltd, is celebrating
with the winners of its Glassex competition.
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