Edgetech's Online Marketing Support Is A 'Resounding Success'
Edgetech, the only dedicated Warm Edge Technology manufacturer in the UK, has declared its online marketing support ordering facility a success within weeks of its launch.
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Eurocell Opens New Format Depot in Ipswich
Eurocell Building Plastics (EBP) has opened a new format depot in Ipswich. Based on an even more customer friendly walk-in trade counter concept, it will appeal to both installers and DIY’ers. The latest opening takes the number of Eurocell depots to 88 nationally.
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Glazerite's Customers Enjoy an Evening at the Races
Network-VEKA fabricator, Glazerite Windows, was host to a fabulous evening's horse-racing entertainment with full VIP service at Towcester Racecourse. The event had been organised by Glazerite by way of a big 'thank you' to the company's loyal customer base
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G08 Web Site Live:Get Online Now!
If you are champing at the bit to make arrangements for this year's 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. Click on http://www.g-awards.com for all of the answers.
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Northern Star
A new Window Installers Warehouse (WIW) trade counter has opened in Middleton, Manchester.
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FeneVision® Goes Glass
Glass processors seeking an integrated and proven ERP solution specific for their industry now have one in FeneVision® Glass. FeneTech, Inc., provider of FeneVision intelligent software manufacturing solutions for window, door and sunroom manufacturing, launched this spring the solution for glass fabrication companies.
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Rugby Windows Achieve Secured by Design
Deceuninck fabricator, Rugby Windows, has reason to celebrate as two of its window systems have been awarded Secured by Design accreditation status.
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BASF to Increase Prices for Polymer Dispersions and Powders
Effective July 1st, 2008, or as contracts allow, BASF will increase prices in Europe, Africa and Western Asia for polymer dispersions and additives by €80-100 per metric ton and for polymer powders by €160 per metric ton.
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Steve Davis Leads Charity Dash for Qualplas
St Helens fabricator Qualplas showed the caring side of the glazing industry when it celebrated 21 years in business with a marathon charity fundraiser.
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PVC-u Windows Awarded Top Sustainability Rating by BRE
Eurocell 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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Pilkington Partners with BRE Innovation Park Visitors’ Centre
Pilkington has provided a range of glazing in the BRE Innovation Park Visitors’ Centre at the Building Research Establishment (BRE), the world leading construction consultancy in Watford.
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Novice Bags Prizes in Hallmark's Fantasy Horse Racing
David Deacon, managing director of Tewkesbury-based Cavalok Building Products has crossed the finishing line with his racing predictions to win a luxury weekend for two.
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Kolorseal Launches New Application Process
Kolorseal, one of U.K's largest independent PVCu colour coaters has recently launched a new application process for composite doors, cassettes, trickle vents and even frames.
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LB's UK First with New 0.8W/m2K Windows
UK systems company, L.B. Plastics Ltd, has developed the new Sheerframe HED (Homogenous Energy Dynamics) window range which brings together a thermally superior profile system and new manufacturing technology.
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'Future Proofed' Windows and Doors from Profile 22
Social housing specialist Profile 22 has showcased its new sustainable future generation and 'future proof' PVC-U windows and doors at this year's Chartered Institute of Housing Annual Conference and Exhibition.
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GGF President Meets with Deputy Governor of the Bank of England
Robert Aitken, Glass and Glazing Federation President, continued to represent industry's concerns at a recent Construction Products Association (CPA) lunch with Rachel Lomax, Deputy Governor of the Bank of England.
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Carl F Reports Buoyant Market for Bi-fold Fittings
Hardware distributor Carl F Petersen Ltd reports that, in the wake of a widespread housing market slump, the folding sliding door market is holding ground.
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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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SmartGlass International Moves
Due to increased growth in worldwide sales and a bright forecast SmartGlass International has moved to a new production facility in South Dublin.
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National Plastics' Range Just Gets Bigger!
National Plastics, the one-stop-shop for installers, has just announced a further addition to the company’s product range. The company has just launched its modular conservatory range, which will be available in all its 24 branches.
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Sales boom Continues for TimberWindows.com
TimberWindows.com, the engineered timber window system company, achieved another record month in May, with sales of £560,000. This is more than double the same month last year!
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GAP Door Panels Sales up 25%
Sales of door panels have increased 25% at GAP year on year. The home improvement stockist and door panel manufacturer offers a wide-range of doors from its Cosmopolitan and Perfection ranges.
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Conservatory Outlet Grows with Support from GAP
To be successful in today's competitive market, companies need the support of their suppliers. West Yorkshire Windows, an installation arm of Conservatory Outlet, first started buying from home improvement stockist GAP in 2001.
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Team Crystal on Winning Form
Team Crystal, the polo team sponsored by national trade fabricator Crystal Direct, has played in - and won! - its first tournament of the 2008 season.
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Roplas is First in Fascias for Lissett Residential Homes Ltd
Roplas, part of the SIG Plc, has signed a 12 month solus agreement with Lissett Residential Homes Ltd.
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Housing Starts Lowest Since 1945
Construction Products Association (CPA) figures published recently illustrate starkly the danger the downturn in the housing market poses to related industries and the wider economy, and emphasises the need for immediate Government action.
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Experts Lay Down the Gauntlet to Eco-Town Developers
The fifteen experts on the Eco-towns Challenge Panel have set out a series of recommendations for potential eco-town developers, designed to improve their plans to create world-leading sustainable developments.
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Self-cleaning Effect of ShineOn Shown in First Test
SCF Technologies A/S has successfully completed the first test that shows ShineOn, the company's new self-cleaning product for windows, is just as effective as a product applied in the factory.
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Pickbuster Goes Down Well Down-Under
Pickbuster, the Anti-Bump shock absorber for cylinders, has now taken on its first export distributor in Australia, where Lock Bumping is a major problem for householders.
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Marvin to Expand North Dakota Plant
Marvin Windows & Doors will expand its window facility in Grafton, N.D., from its current 256,000-square-feet to about 470,000-square-feet.
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Sika AG - High-tech Adhesives for Europe
Sika has opened its new factory for Sikaflex® polyurethane adhesives in Düdingen, Switzerland. More than CHF 100 million were invested in this major project. Sika is establishing some 150 jobs on the 40,000 m2 factory surface.
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TEST Results for VEKA and Sovereign
A concept by The Essential Support Team (TEST) has received the backing of one of the largest influences in the window industry, VEKA fabricator, The Sovereign Group. The TEST initiative is a window installation training scheme aimed at putting local people back into jobs in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, and the overall goal is to widen the scheme to other boroughs.
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Elumatec Helps Solex to Expand
With a steady influx of work from the aluminium market pouring into family run business Solex Manufacturing Ltd, the company has had to greatly step up its productivity to accommodate and fulfil demand, seeing it expand its current operations and significantly benefit from the recent installation of a new SBZ122 profile machining centre onto its factory floor from Elumatec.
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Network VEKA Signs Steve Davis for Five More Years
Snooker legend Steve Davis has been signed to continue as Network VEKA's brand ambassador for a further five years. News of the signing was greeted with applause from more than 160 delegates and guests at the organisation's AGM at the weekend.
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Edgetech Dealership Membership Hits 23
Edgetech, the dedicated Warm Edge Technology Manufacturer, has already recruited over 20 members to its Dealership initiative since its launch at Glassex- GP&T in April.
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BBA for Lancashire PVC-U Trade Frames
Spectus fabricator Lancashire PVC-U Trade Frames is celebrating after gaining BBA certification for Elite 70 casements and tilt 'n' turns. This is the latest development in the company's achievement programme.
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Thistle Corners the Market!
If you want to know how be voted UK top installer for six years running, then ask Nick Robson, Managing Director of Thistle Windows and Conservatories of Aberdeen!
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Bi-Folding Doors from Total Group
Bi-folding doors are the latest addition to a comprehensive aluminium and PVC-U fenestration range from industry specialist Total Group. The versatile door ranges offer installers opportunities to increase revenue streams with an appealing and aspirational product.
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Masterframe Launches First Mandatory Installation NVQ Programme
Masterframe Windows Ltd has launched the industry's first mandatory professional qualification to fit sashes - The Bygone Collection Standard Installation Method NVQ Programme.
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Revolutionary UK Recyling System Wins in the USA
A British company using a revolutionary glass Implosion technique has secured a substantial contract to install one of its glass processors in a new recycling facility in Pennsylvania, the first customer in North America to install the company's invention.
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Merritt Makes PVC-U Disposal Easy
Disposal of waste PVC-U products is now even easier for installers and builders, working in both the domestic and social housing sectors, with a sustainable and cost-effective solution from Derbyshire-based plastic recycler Merritt Plastics.
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F@bstore's Basket of Savings
When it comes to the supply of double glazed units, hardware, pre-cut steel and composite doors then it would make sense to buy them all from a proven, single manufacturing source claims F@bstore.
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Aluminium Prices Show Sharp Rise
Reflecting the trend in the rest of the construction industry, prices for aluminium have gone through the roof in recent months. The upward price trend looks to continue to into 2009, according to a recent forecast from Goldman Sachs.
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SAS Hybrid Wins Best Product Award
Senior Aluminium Systems (SAS) has launched Hybrid - a brand new concept in aluminium-timber façade supply and winner of the Glassex and GP&T award for Best New Window Product.
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Dealer Seminar Success
Conservatory Outlet has just held a dealer seminar and with it announced a new product range, comprehensive new and optimised website and a complete range of brochures all designed to add further success to their expanding dealer network.
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Birchdale Glass is Latest Kawneer Fabricator
Middlesex based glass processor and contractor Birchdale Glass has recently been appointed an Approved Fabricator and Installer for the Kawneer range of curtain walling systems.
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Conservatory Outlet Chooses Rockdoor for Composite Doors
Conservatory Outlet has chosen Rockdoor as one of its main composite door suppliers. As well as supplying its composite door to the bolt-on brand's dealers and trade customers, Rockdoor has helped develop a new sales brochure for the company.
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New Alliance Builds Low Carbon Future
The UK's drive towards a sustainable built environment received a significant boost last week with the launch of a new partnership between the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Building Research Establishment (BRE).
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KAT Invests In Growth Market
Always looking for new niche opportunities, KAT UK has just invested over £500k in a bespoke production facility for aluminium windows and doors.
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High 5 for Celsius
K2 Glass is now celebrating the five year anniversary of Celsius Performance Glass, as the product cements its position as the conservatory roof glass of choice for both the trade and the consumer.
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Transparent Design for the Olympic Games
More than 36,000 square metres of Makrolon® plastic sheet was used in the construction of Olympic sports competition venues in China, creating spectacular settings for spectators and television viewers alike to see all of the exciting events without obstructions and in good light.
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New Davex Beams Now Available Through Schüco Jansen
Thanks to an exclusive marketing and distribution agreement with Schüco Jansen Steel Systems, British architects looking for an attractive and practical alternative to conventional IPE beams and add-on façade constructions can now specify the DAVEX range of profiles from Thyssen Krupp.
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Sternfenster to Show How to Beat the Burglar
Burglars will be attempting to force a window and break in at the annual Lincolnshire Show this week - but exhibitors need not worry that their valuables are going to be stolen. The 'burglars' will in fact be ordinary members of the public who are being invited to test the security of Sternfenster windows.
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A New Era For Smart's
Smart Systems, the UK' supplier of aluminium windows and doors announces the company's renaissance as Smart Architectural Aluminium. This transition marks the beginning of a new era for Smarts and comes in a period of tremendous growth and development.
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Strategic Forum Reports on Progress in Meeting Egan Targets
The Strategic Forum for Construction has finalised its Review of the targets for industry improvement that were set in the report Accelerating Change, prepared in 2002 under the chairmanship of Sir John Egan.
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FSA Keeps Eye on Housebuilder Shares
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has voiced concerns about a deliberate attempt to undermine the housebuilders, after a third day of heavy selling of shares in the sector. Persimmon, Barratt and Taylor Wimpey have seen hundreds of millions of pounds wiped off their values over the past few days.
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New Strategy Set to Strengthen Construction Sector
New targets to improve the productivity, efficiency and sustainability of the UK's construction sector were unveiled by the Government and industry on 11 th June. Business Minister Shriti Vadera launched the joint industry-Government Strategy for Sustainable Construction which sets out challenging but achievable targets to be delivered by industry.
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All Star Glass Selects GlasPac®LX Software and Services from GTS
All Star Glass has selected GlasPac®LX software and services from GTS for hosting, connecting and automating its back-office inventory and front-office business software.
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A Green Future with PVCaware.org
A new communication campaign has been launched by the PVC window, door and building products sector to promote sustainability within the industry and advantages of the material to external audiences. Set up by the Epwin Group and VEKA with the aim of extending that partnership to all within the industry, PVCaware.org has been developed to provide the industry with the basic tools it needs to push the ‘green’ message.
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BRE Green Guide is Here at Last
The BRE Green Guide became available to all on Friday 6th June. ‘Now that we have all had an opportunity to view it, it is important to remember why it has been produced and how it shall be used,’ says BRE.
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Nick Dutton Moves to Door-Stop
Nick Dutton has moved to head up the new composite door manufacturer Door-Stop International. After 18 years at Synseal, Nick is responsible for building the new company to be the UK's number one choice for composite doors.
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Quality Product Attracts Plaztec back to KBE
Welsh window, door and conservatory fabricator Plaztec Windows has renewed its partnership with PVC-u window and door systems supplier KBE Window Systems due to the availability of a new product.
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Ritec Wins ISO 9001 Seal of Approval
Ritec International, specialist in 'non-stick' surface solutions, has been awarded ISO 9001: 2000 - the international quality standard for a company's products and services.
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Architectural Intelligence
When it comes to smart, proven solutions for the larger and more complex conservatories or glazed extensions, then K2 Architectural Systems has built a good reputation over the last five years as general manager, Tim Burton, explains in his latest blog.
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Castle Glass Meets the Demand for Warm Edge Technology
Castle Glass was among the first sealed unit manufacturers to offer Edgetech's Super Spacer Warm Edge Technology (WET). Ten years on its units are being requested by Architects, homeowners and even Iceland supermarkets!
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AAMA Takes on Green at Summer Meeting
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association started work on a new green rating system for fenestration products at its summer conference last week. The group also heard an update on Department of Energy initiatives in developing new window and door technologies.
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Full BBA Certificates for Hardware
The BBA has announced that it will now be offering full BBA Certificates for Window and Door Hardware systems rather than the Assessment Reports it has used in this product sector to date.
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SABIC Glazing is used for UEFA Euro 2008™ Stadiums
SABIC Innovative Plastics' high performance Lexan Thermoclear sheet is used for the roofs of four renovated or newly built stadiums for the UEFA Euro 2008 football championship, taking place in Austria and Switzerland from June 7th to 29th, 2008.
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WHS Halo Curries Favour on the Sub-Continent
Systems company WHS Halo has moved to secure the growth and long-term future of the business with a ground-breaking alliance in India.
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Bouvet Launches Reinforced PVC Window System
French window profile producer Bouvet is using a new fibre reinforced PVC extrusion technology developed together with Owens Corning Fibreglass to manufacture its Twinea high performance profile range.
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Roll-Forming Chief Fights Back Against Alternative Materials
As new alternative products come on stream, Britain's biggest independent roll-former believes manufacturers of metal window reinforcements could be wiped out within ten years unless they innovate and plan for the future.
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Grand Designs Good for Masterframe
Sash specialist Masterframe Windows opened up a new sector of the market for its Bygone Preferred Installers (BPIs) after exhibiting at Grand Designs in May. The Essex-based manufacturer unveiled a new, timber version of its flagship Bygone Collection window, available exclusively to BPIs.
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Dremel Announces Radio Controlled Race Team Sponsorship
Dremel has selected a team of four radio controlled car racers to compete in its colours at the 2008 European Radio Controlled Race Car Championships, alongside eight national racing meets in the UK, to bring an extra dimension to its 2008 motor racing programme.
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'Nester Investors' are the Way Forward, says WHS Halo's Mulholland
'An analysis of historical trends, market data and consumer behaviour indicates that there is still plenty for the window industry to go at’, argues Dave Mulholland, marketing director, WHS Halo.
Speaking in response to the almost daily tales of woe from UK plc and beyond, Mulholland believes that there are positives to be taken out of the current 'credit crunch' and softening housing market.
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Glassline Makes Further Investments with Clear Thinking
Glassline Ltd one of the UK's leading independent sealed unit manufacturers, based in East Sussex has made further investments in software solutions from reputed provider, Clear Thinking Software.
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Daedalian Invests in New Lamination Equipment
With the installation of its own state-of-the-art laminating equipment, artistic glass expert, Daedalian, is now able to offer clients a range of proprietary effects using a variety of inserts.
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Growth for Haffner GB
Haffner GB Ltd has reported excellent first half-year trading results with a continued year on year growth in sales, which in today's unpredictable market is an achievement in itself.
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FUX Open House Meeting
Visitors from all over Europe and as far as Canada attended the FUX Open House Meeting 2008 last month at the new FUX manufacturing plant in Upper Austria. The new plant and technology centre was officially opened during the event by Viktor Sigl the Government Minister for Upper Austria.
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Conzzeta Group Sustains Revenue Growth
In the first four months of the new business year (January to April 2008), the Conzzeta Group increased consolidated net revenues to CHF 489.1 (473.7) million, a rise of 3.2%.
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PVC Sustainability Expert Roger Mottram to Present PVC Aware Launch
Roger Mottram, widely recognised for his knowledge regarding the sustainable development of PVC products, will offer his views on the key sustainability challenges and opportunities of relevance to the PVC window industry to delegates attending the launch of PVCAware.org next week.
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Home Improvement Costs Up By 20%
The rising costs of transport and raw materials and a shortage of tradesmen is pushing up the costs of home improvements, according to new figures by RICS' Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).
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Edgetech Sales Up 42%
Edgetech, the dedicated warm edge technology manufacturer, has announced its sales of Super Spacer has hit an all time high. Selling enough Super Spacer to manufacture more than 16,500 sealed units every day in May alone, the company's sales to date this year are up 42% on last year.
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Contemporary Thinking At K2
K2 has seen a marked increase in the number of companies opting for no crestings on the roof and utilising bi-folding doors as a move to a more contemporary design for the conservatory. But does it remain a conservatory or become extended living space?
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Sliders UK Joins Network VEKA
Patio door manufacturer Sliders UK has been accepted as an affiliate member of the respected trade organisation Network VEKA.
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The Freefoam Roofline Report
A net 14% of roofline stockists and installers reported higher sales in February to April 2008 compared with November 2007 to January 2008.
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Eurocell's Northern Exposure
Eurocell Building Plastics (EBP) has recently opened its most northerly depot, in Inverness, Scotland. This latest opening takes the total number of Eurocell depots to 87 nationally.
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Everest-ad Pub Panels May Have to be Removed
A pub featuring in a high-profile television advertisement for a double glazing company does not have planning permission for the alterations, it has emerged.
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Beaufort Claims A First For Aluminium Windows
Beaufort has claimed an industry first with the launch of its Advanced Plus fully integrated aluminium window system. A breakthrough in energy efficient windows, the new system can achieve an 'A' Window Energy Rating (WER) using a double glazed IG unit
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ADS Teams Up with Deceuninck
ADS, the Sheffield-based fabricator, has just announced its decision to partner with Deceuninck. The company will be fabricating the 2500 chamfered system.
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Save Cash With Conservaflash
For users of the Ultraframe roofing system, Conservaflash, a replacement pvc flashing system, can help to dramatically reduce costs whilst lead prices are at an all time high - saving up to £75 on the installation of a typical 4m x 4m Georgian by using Conservaflash instead of lead.
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Do Something Different on June 5th
Every year on the 5th June, World Environment Day is celebrated across the globe. In 2007 more than 100 countries reported thousands of activities organised by all sectors of society including governments, non-governmental organisations, business, industry, media and schools. This year's theme is 'Kick the Habit! Towards A Low Carbon Economy.'
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Britannia Windows Opens New Premises
Trade Fabricator, Britannia Windows, has announced the opening of the company's new purpose built office, showroom and training complex in Clevedon, near Bristol.
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Another A+ Plus for Lister
Lister Trade Frames has just unveiled its improved Elitis energy rated windows, having included fully reinforced foiled and solid coloured frames to the range.
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KAT Invests in Growth Market
Always looking for new niche opportunities, KAT UK has just invested over £500k in a bespoke production facility for aluminium windows and doors.
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Swisspacer Invests in Manufacturing Facilities
Swisspacer, one of the leading warm edge suppliers, has invested in a new manufacturing facility.
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Lancashire Double Glazing Completes Move
Lancashire Double Glazing has just announced the completion of the company's move to a new 60,000 square foot manufacturing facility in the city of Preston.
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Stern Fenster Achieves Energy Rating A
Stern Fenster Window Systems, based in Lincoln, is celebrating its latest achievement. Two of the company’s window systems have just achieved an Energy Rating of A. The window systems in question are the Deceuninck 2800 decorative and 2500 chamfered.
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Sash is Best for Timber Frame
It's now official - Sash UK is the best for timber frame construction! The manufacturer of PVCu fenestration components has been appointed the sole supplier of PVCu doors and windows to the UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA).
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Great Night at the Big Fight!
Nick Plimmer of Cannock - based PVCu Direct Ltd was the lucky winner of the latest promotion from Advantage Trade Supplies. He and girlfriend Donna won tickets to see Ricky Hatton's homecoming fight at Manchester City's Eastlands stadium in front of a capacity 57,000 crowd.
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Schirmer Products Now Availiable from Winmac UK Ltd
Winmac UK Ltd has announced that from 1st June 2008 the company is now offering the SCHIRMER range of cutting & machining centres alongside its successful range of products from ROTOX.
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Custom Glass Chooses Swisspacer
Merseyside's largest manufacturer of sealed units and toughened glass Custom Glass has switched to Swisspacer, one of the leading warm edge spacer bars.
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TWS Joins TrustMark
Within weeks of receiving BSI Accreditation for BS 8213-4:2007 Windows, doors and rooflights, TWS (Leeds) Limited has become a member of the award winning Trustmark Scheme.
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Housebuilder David McLean Axes 30 Staff
North-west developer David McLean announced last week that it will make 30 people redundant in response to the impact of the credit crunch.
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Designers Wanted to Produce Sustainable Awards
London Remade is looking for green-minded designers to produce five trophies for the Mayor of London's Green Procurement Code Awards 2008.
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Window Energy Forum - Ireland
A window and glass industry forum will be held at the Red Cow Morans Hotel, Dublin on the 19th June, 2008. This will be sponsored by Promac Ireland and supported by a number of major industry players, parliamentary representatives and other professional bodies.
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New Software Simulates the Use of Phase Change Materials in Buildings
Together with Dr. Valentin EnergieSoftware, the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE), maxit and DAW (Caparol), BASF is making the new simulation software ‘PCM express’ available to architects, planners and house builders. The software makes it possible to calculate the advantages of using phase change materials (PCMs) in buildings.
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GEZE UK Drives Training Standards
The manufacturer of door and window control systems, GEZE UK, is launching a new interactive training seminar, offering chartered architects invaluable advice and guidance, which contributes to their continuous professional development.
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