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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 309 25th March 2008
Stillwater
Group Acquires Successful Retail Company
The Watford based Stillwater Group has finalised the
acquisition of highly successful window, door and conservatory retailer
Just Windows and Doors. Hertfordshire based Just Windows and Doors is
headed by well-known and respected industry figure and former GGF President
Greg O'Donoghue, who will continue to be closely involved with the business.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Edgetech
Launches Ground Breaking 20 Year Warranty
Available exclusively via its nationwide Super Spacer
Dealerships, Edgetech launches a ground breaking 20 year warranty on sealed
units with Super Spacer. Substantially longer than most currently available
on the market, the warranty gives manufacturers a real commercial advantage
over their competitors.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Spectus
and Indigo help Installer K-Ban Grow
Tewkesbury-based installer, K-Ban, has moved to a new
10,650 sq ft warehouse - double the size of its original premises. Established
in 2002, K-Ban buys Elite 70 frames from Spectus super-fabricator, Indigo.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Have
Safe Glas-sex with Bohle!
Who said that you could not mix business with pleasure?
Well, certainly not Bohle! Visitors to the company's stand (D10) at Glassex
and GP&T this year will be pleased to find that Bohle is doing exactly
that by freely distributing thousands of condoms throughout the course
of the show in order to highlight a very serious message.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Whiteline
Renews Kömmerling Contract
Whiteline Group, the largest independent window and
door fabricator in the South East, has continued its commitment to providing
the local trade market with the highest quality PVC-u profile by renewing
its ongoing contract with Kömmerling.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Total
Glass Drives its Brand
Liverpool-based trade fabricator Total Glass is literally
driving its 'Advanced Performance Windows and Doors' brand forward with
an additional three new liveried vehicles making a visual impact on
the road.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Emplas
goes ‘Fast-Track’ with WINMAC
‘With the company fast approaching 2000 windows
each week, the need to automate production was paramount’, said
David Lewis, Emplas Operations Director. ‘The decision to purchase
the ROTOX SMK 506-8K eight head welder linked into a 12 axis CNC EKA
577 Transom and Outer frame cleaner, was made easy due to having purchased
many machines from WINMAC over the past years.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Lister
Keen to Keep Staff Healthy
Lister Trade Frames is currently promoting another
employee benefit to keep the company’s staff as healthy as possible.
The window manufacturing company has included all its staff under the
'HealthSure' policy which covers them for any health expenses they incur.
[Read
the Rest Here]
‘First
Class’ Result with Wegoma
Investment in a fully automatic Dubus cutting and
machining centre, supplied by Wegoma, is saving a Coventry-based Eurocell
fabricator thousands of pounds per month, thanks to better profile optimisation
and less wastage.
[Read
the Rest Here]
New
Coastal New Culture
A plush seafront hotel in Bournemouth was the venue
for the launch of ‘New Coastal’. Always one of the South East's
leading trade fabricators, Coastal is now part of the A&B Group,
whose Managing Director, Dave Barrett, was the main speaker.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Million
Pound Week for Crystal Direct!
National trade fabricator, Crystal Direct, has achieved
more record-breaking growth figures. The PVC-U window, door and conservatory
fabricator has quoted its first ever £1 million week from Feb
18th to Feb 22nd 2008.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Best
month Ever for TimberWindows.com
TimberWindows.com reports its best month ever with
February's sales up 18% year-on-year. The G07 Specialist of the Year
attributes the growth to an increase in sales to existing customers
and an influx of new customers attracted to its engineered timber products.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Chiltern
Dynamics First with Sliding Doors Tests for SBD
Chiltern Dynamics has devised a test programme to
PAS 23 and PAS 24 to allow sliding doors to gain Secured by Design certification.
This, said Deputy Technical Manager Vincent Kerrigan, 'has opened up
a route for these products to be covered in future by the standards'.
[Read
the Rest Here]
BBA
Offers Sliding Door PAS 23/4 Test
The British Board of Agrément has announced
that it can now offer security testing of sliding doors to the requirements
of Secured by Design.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Everlasting
Commitment
Manufacturer and supplier of PVC-u windows, doors,
double glazing, conservatories and porches, Everglade Windows, has just
been awarded by Kömmerling for ten years dedication to the profile
supplier.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Polar
Express from Hurst Plastics
Hurst Plastics has signed a sole supplier agreement
with Chesterfield-based Profile 22 fabricator Polar Windows.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Rockdoor
Production Increases with £50,000 Investment
Composite door manufacturer Rockdoor has increased
its domestic production with some weeks experiencing record growth of
95%. The Blackburn-based company also recently invested £50,000
in a second CNC Router.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Citroën
and Supertrucks Go West for Cornwall Glass
One of the West Country's largest specialist glass
and glazing products stockists, Cornwall Glass & Glazing Ltd, has
just taken delivery of nine Citroën Relay Ready to Run Supertrucks
glass carrying vans.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Kash
n Karry Chooses Willian
Kash n Karry Sealed Units was 10 years old in September
2007. How things have changed from that humble beginning, with the purchase
of an automatic sealed unit line in addition to the existing Thermoseal
equipment all ready in use.
[Read
the Rest Here]
National
Plastics' Success Story Continues
National Plastics, specialist supplier of building
plastics, says that it is fast becoming a big name in the industry.
The company, which has its head office near Newport in Gwent, now has
23 stores nationwide.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Cut
VAT to Cut Carbon on Old Homes
The property industry has called for a VAT cut on
home renovation, following new evidence that building new houses emits
four-and-a-half times as much CO2 as refurbishing an existing dwelling.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Building
Control Inspectors Welcome Government Consultation
The Association of Consultant Approved Inspectors
(ACAI), which represents private sector building control consultancies
and inspectors in England and Wales, has welcomed the announcement of
the Government's formal consultation into the future of building control.
[Read
the Rest Here]
NHBC
Response to Future of Building Control Consultation
NHBC, the UK's first private sector Approved Inspector,
has welcomed the Government's long-awaited consultation on the Future
of Building Control.
[Read
the Rest Here]
GGF
Response to the Budget 2008
The Glass and Glazing Federation welcomes the Chancellor's
budget statement, where he recognises the challenges faced on climate
change, but felt more could have been done.
[Read
the Rest Here]
NHBC
Corporate Manslaughter Seminars
The pressure is now on to drive awareness and ownership
for the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act, which comes
into force on 6th April 2008.
[Read
the Rest Here]
FAKRO
Joins the Z-Wave Alliance
The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading
global companies dedicated to establishing Z-Wave as the standard in
wireless home control, has announced the addition of FAKRO, one of the
leading roof window manufactures in the world, as its newest principal
member.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Any
Windows Can be Self-Cleaning
Any windows can be self-cleaning, according to SCF
Technologies. The company says that it has become the first to develop
an aftermarket window coating that uses the sun´s energy to break
down dust and grime, saving time and helping protect the environment.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Wolseley
Interim Results
Wolseley, the world's largest specialist trade distributor
of plumbing and heating products to professional contractors and a leading
supplier of building materials and services, has announced its interim
figures.
[Read
the Rest Here]
SmartGlass
International is on the Move
Due
to increased growth in worldwide sales and a bright forecast SmartGlass
International is moving to a new production facility in Dublin. The
new 20,000 sq/ft manufacturing and R&D facility due to open in April
2008.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Tessenderlo
Group: 2007 Results Show Clear Improvement
The
revenue of Tessenderlo Group in 2007 rose from 2,238.3 million EUR to
2,405.9 million EUR, representing an improvement of 7.5 %. This increase
is due in particular to the chemicals and plastics converting activities.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Dubai
Glass Firm Profit Soars 106%
Emirates Glass, one of the leading processors of architectural
flat glass in the Middle East, has reported a 106 per cent increase
in its net profit for 2007 compared to the previous year, as well as
a total of 30 per cent increase in overall productivity.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Goodbye
Pilkington, and Hello Viridian
Australian glass manufacturer has changed its name
from Pilkington to Viridian to symbolise the final step in its amalgamation
with DMS Glass.
[Read
the Rest Here]
THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 308 18th March 2008
Get
Fit for the Future - or Fail' Cautions WHS Halo's Duguid
The recent spate of business failures is a warning to us all',
cautions Winston Duguid, Managing Director of WHS Halo. Speaking in the
wake of one of the most nervous starts to a year the industry has ever
experienced, he warns that, 'while the industry is not going to hell in
a handcart, it is time for all parts of the supply chain to re-appraise
and re-evaluate their business models'.
[Read
the Rest Here]
The
Olympics Isn't the Only Opportunity, says Windowbase
The 2012 Olympics offers huge opportunities for the
window industry. But Damian Kemp, Commercial Manager of Windowbase, the
prospect database provider, says it's not the only boom area to focus
on:
[Read
the Rest Here]
Crackdown
on 'Cowboys' in Building Industry
The
building industry, local authorities and home owners will all benefit
from a shake-up to the building control system proposed by Housing Minister
Caroline Flint today which cracks down on illegal construction.
[Read
the Rest Here]
VEKA
Enters Composite Residential Door Market
Realising that the launch of a new range of residential
doors into the UK market would require something special and worthy of
its brand, VEKA has taken more than a year to research and develop VEKA
Amulet, the company's new range of composite door sets.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Weatherseal
Confirms Zenith Staybrite Warranties are Safe
Weatherseal
has announced that it will honour all warranties and guarantees from Zenith
Staybrite, the double glazing and home improvements company that went
into administration earlier this year.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Shepley
Returns with Former Management Team
Shepley founder and former MD Dave Howard has joined
forces with ex Production and Sales Directors Tony Fry and Tim Walker
to create a new company which will begin manufacturing again at the
Shepley HQ on Monday, 31st March.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Zehnder
Group Acquires Greenwood Air Management
Greenwood
Air Management, the UK’s most established manufacturer of domestic
ventilation products, has been bought by Swiss-based, stock-listed Zehnder
Group.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Sternfenster
Chooses Super Spacer
Super Fabricator Sternfenster has chosen Edgetech
as its preferred supplier of Warm Edge Technology to propel it to the
forefront of Window Energy Ratings offering B as standard.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Highseal
Adds Spectus Elite 70 Bevel to Boost Sales
Highseal Windows Ltd has expanded its product portfolio,
now fabricating Spectus' Elite 70 Bevelled range as well as the Elite
70 Ovolo.
[Read
the Rest Here]
REHAU
Announces A Rated Window - Fully Reinforced
REHAU has announced what it believes is an industry
first with a BFRC A rated window in a standard profile suite with full
reinforcement.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Tremco
illbruck Acquires Prosytec, France
By acquiring Prosytec SAS, a producer of insulating
glass sealants, Tremco illbruck International strengthens its market
position in Europe. Customers will profit from the company's increased
market and technical expertise.
[Read
the Rest Here]
TwentyFour-Seven
from Swish Records 'Rapid' Growth
Swish Window and Door Systems has reported a significant
new business win to sign leading fabricator Rapid Frame to its new advanced
TwentyFour-Seven system.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Colour-Framed
Conservatory Orders Up Five-Fold
Cheshire-based Crystal Windows, which specialises
in premium and exclusive conservatory design, says orders for colour-framed
conservatories are up five fold on 2007.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Palmer
Report Shows Significant Growth
Despite the gloomy forecast for the construction industry,
aluminium continues to gain momentum as the specifiers choice for new
and refurbishment projects. These are the results from recent independent
research carried out by Palmer Market Research in the Aluminium Commercial
Glazing Market.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Solar
Power Homes Get the Go-ahead for April Start
New
rules to allow homeowners to install solar panels, ground source heat
pumps and other microgeneration technologies to help cut carbon emissions
were given the green light last week by Planning Minister Caroline Flint.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Solaglas
Contracting Key Project Wins
Solaglas
Contracting has won a contract with Leadbitter Construction to supply
an aluminium curtain walling, windows and doors package for The Paragon,
a prestigious £35 million six-storey office development.
[Read
the Rest Here]
BBA
Testing Gains Keymark Registration
BBA Testing Services has been registered to undertake
testing in accordance with the EU-wide Keymark Scheme for thermal insulation
products. The BBA has the only commercially run laboratory in the UK
that can do this work.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Raising
the AM Profile
Following a busy 2007 for AM Profiles, which included excellent feedback
and hundreds of sales leads from the company’s stand at Interbuild,
2008 sees the company investing heavily in new specialised equipment
to meet the demand for its recently launched 'Design-5' timber aluminium
composite 'Design-5' window system.
[Read
the Rest Here]
PBM-DQS
Appointed by Tremco
PBM-DQS has been appointed National Distributor for
Tremco HM300 High Performance Butyl Hot Melt IG Sealant.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Another
Outlet Opening
Following
the successful opening of Conservatory Outlet Lancashire and Conservatory
Outlet Cheshire, the company has now added another dealer in Deeside
North Wales as it looks to build its Northern regional base and expand
into the Midlands.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Screwfix
Trade Counters - Now 100 Strong
Screwfix, the direct and online supplier of trade
tools, accessories and hardware products, has opened its 100th Trade
Counter.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Contemporary
Architecture Drives Glass Fixings Demand
Stylish 21st century architecture which incorporates
increasingly innovative glazing features has enabled the UK division
of hardware manufacturer SFS intec to establish itself as the group's
pioneer of precision engineered glass fixings.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Bostik
Offers All-Round Asbestos Solution
As
many contractors working in the building industry will know, asbestos
is a real and common threat. Bostik’s range of coatings and sealants,
suitable for removing or making asbestos-containing items safe, are
available under the Idenden brand.
[Read
the Rest Here]
New
World Integrates with Senator
Composite door and panel manufacturer New World Developments
has integrated Senator Windows into its private data network [VPN].
Secure VPNs can transmit sensitive information over the internet.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Demand
for Cover Continues
After a successful 2007 UK launch, Yorkshire based
Cover-Vistaglass (UK) Ltd continues to grow and create a nationwide
sales partner network. The company is the sole UK importer for Cover-Aluproducts
- a Finnish based specialist in the manufacture of aluminium and glass
structures for architectural and building purposes.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Matchstalk
Men Host CAB Meeting
The Lowry Gallery in Manchester was the spectacular
venue for the recent CAB members meeting. Not only is the building a
bold statement to architecture in the Salford Quays, it hosts the largest
collection of L S Lowry’s paintings, a well loved Mancunian artist.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Steel
Window Service
A specialist steel window service is now available UK-wide
from London-based Steel Window Service & Supplies.
[Read
the Rest Here]
MPs
Support FMB Call for a Dedicated Construction Minister
A cross party group of MPs has joined the Federation
of Master Builders (FMB) in calling for the appointment of a dedicated
Construction Minister.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Construction
Industry to Grow in 2008 According to Latest Survey
The construction industry ended 2007 on a positive
note with modest growth set to continue during 2008, according to the
latest joint Trade Survey Report from the Construction Products Association
and the Construction Confederation.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Volkswagen
Commercial Vehicles Achieves Sales Record
With the delivery of 488,700 MPVs, motor caravans,
light commercial vehicles, heavy trucks and buses, Volkswagen Commercial
Vehicles once again achieved record shipment figures in 2007.
[Read
the Rest Here]
THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 307 11th March 2008
Epwin
Group Warns of the Long Term Cost 'Eco-disinformation'
The Epwin Group, the specialist low maintenance building
materials group, has reported a successful first outing to Eco-build but
warned confusion surrounding the sustainability of PVC-U products could
cost the construction industry dear.
[Read
the Rest Here]
KBE
Launches Recycline
Profile
manufacturer KBE has joined forces with Bristol-based Penfold Plastics
Ltd to almost entirely eradicate waste from its customers’ production
lines.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Eurocell
Acquires Peninsula Plastics
Eurocell, the manufacturer and distributor of quality
PVC-u profiles and building plastics, has announced the acquisition of
Peninsula Plastics.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Trials
Highlight Satisfaction with Home Information Packs
Consumers were satisfied with the Home Information Pack
(HIP) and are starting to use energy ratings to make their homes greener,
according to early testing of HIPs.
[Read
the Rest Here]
The burgeoning replacement flat roof market continues to provide window installers, builders and roofing contractors with an opportunity to increase their turnover without compromising their core product range, and National Roofing is now making the ideal replacement material, EPDM, available more locally.
[Read the Rest Here]
Wheel
be Ready!
GM Fundraising's Ride 4 Hope team is now putting the
final preparations together for its 17 day cycle ride across the USA
in September, later this year.
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the Rest Here]
Flats
and Apartments Market 2008-2012
The new AMA report ‘Flats and Apartments Market
2008-2012’ provides insight into this rapidly growing market. ‘There
has been a significant rise in the percentage of flats and apartments
built in recent years; these are now estimated to account for around
48% of newbuild homes.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Galliford
Agrees New Solus Supply Deal with Freefoam
The Galliford Try Housing Division, a top ten house
builder, has appointed Freefoam Plastics as its solus supplier of PVC-U
roof products.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Manufacturing
Mastermind Visits Ultraframe
On 6th March, Ultraframe had the privilege of showing
American manufacturing mastermind, Dr Richard Schonberger around its
award winning manufacturing plant, based in Clitheroe, Lancashire.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Elumatec
- Changing the Face of Fenestration
Already 2008 has been subject to incredible change,
but this is just the tip of the iceberg for the fenestration industry,
seeing a new era of business now upon us governing the way current operations
should be moving and bucking a trend.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Paddock
Fabrications Invests in UK Facilities
In an effort to improve the speed of lock manufacture,
and also the quality of product build, Paddock has invested in some
straight-case push-to-start pneumatic screwdrivers.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Advanced
Profile Bending Technology from Archways
With the demise of Radius Plastics Ltd, Alan Cunningham,
the former owner, has started a new company, Archways UK Ltd.
[Read
the Rest Here]
REHAU
Forum London Opens at the Building Centre
REHAU's large, new facility at the London Building
Centre is the UK showcase for the range of environmentally friendly
polymer products within its Building Solutions division.
[Read
the Rest Here]
JELD-WEN
Achieves A-Rated Windows
JELD-WEN has become one of the first timber window
manufacturers to successfully develop an A-rated window, as part of
the British Fenestration Research Council (BRFC) Energy Rating Scheme
for windows in residential properties.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Crystal
Direct Increases Sealed Unit Production by 12%
Hertfordshire-based national trade fabricator, Crystal
Direct, has increased manufacture of sealed units by 12% over the last
nine months.
[Read
the Rest Here]
GAP
Invests £300,000 to Improve Service to Customers
Production of door panels at GAP increased 19% between
2006 and 2007. To meet growing demand the home improvement stockist
and door panel manufacturer has now invested £300,000 in its manufacturing
facilities.
[Read
the Rest Here]
National
Plastics Keeps on Growing
National Plastics, the specialist supplier of building
plastics, says that it justifiably claims that the range of products
available in its network of 22 UK stores is second to none.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Glazerite
at a Premium with MACO MACH 3
Glazerite Windows says that it has a mission to supply
only premium quality windows. Working in partnership with MACO for the
company is a natural process, combining high specification hardware
with a quality production process.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Dekura
Launches Eco-fleet
Dekura, the PVC-U recycler has launched its new fleet
of eco-lorries as part of the company's commitment to minimise its environmental
impact.The new fleet of nine eco-lorries all use the Euro 5 engine,
the most efficient, environmentally-friendly engine available to the
market.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Birchdale
Glass Enjoys Savings Thanks to Bostik's Evo-Stik Hiflo
Family-run firm Birchdale Glass has been manufacturing
insulated glass units (IGUs) for over 15 years and has grown from a
single unit facility to its current five unit site in Uxbridge, Middlesex.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Plan
to Recycle and Win Work
New legislation being introduced from April 6th 2008
forcing the building industry to better manage its construction waste
offers unique opportunities for PVC-U window companies bidding for large
refurbishment projects, claims a leading plastics recycler.
[Read
the Rest Here]
SIEGENIA-AUBI
- On Top Form
International recognition and a 20% increase in sales
have got SIEGENIA-AUBI general manager Léann Hearne's year off
to a flying start.
[Read
the Rest Here]
To
Safely Design New Glazing Systems, Just Add Water
Lee Coates, technical director of Wrightstyle, the
British glass and steel systems supplier, explains why his company has
willingly undergone American water torture.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Upward
Trend Continues - Screwfix Fourth Quarter Results
Fourth
quarter results for Screwfix showed sales growth of 24.0% to £110
million in the 13 weeks ending 2nd February, 2008. The company, which
had a 2006/2007 turnover of over £300m, has continued its UK Trade
Counter initiative with an additional 13 outlets being opened during
the quarter (100 opened as at end February, 2008).
[Read
the Rest Here]
THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 306 4th March 2008
Anglian
to Close Rochdale Factory
Anglian Group is shedding up to 165 jobs in Lancashire
as it consolidates its manufacturing operations in Norwich. The decision
to close its windows factory in Rochdale follows a review of its manufacturing
operations in the face of a downturn in consumer spending.
[Read
the Rest Here]
The
Freefoam Roofline Report
The Freefoam Roofline Report says that roofline sales
are up on the previous year as more installers join the market.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Market
Research Opens the Door to Discussion
Just under half of all door fabricators claim to have
not been influenced by the legislation DOC M, covering access to and use
of buildings, according to market research carried out by Adams Rite,
one of the UK's leading security solutions providers.
[Read
the Rest Here]
PVC-u profile manufacturer Kömmerling, has appointed Kevin Warner to the position of Sales Director to lead the brand into a new era. Kevin spent 15 years in his previous sales role within the PVC-u extrusion sector and experienced rapid customer growth.
[Read the Rest Here]
Plastmo's
Ideal Strategy
Plastmo Profiles will be taking over the rights and
distribution of aluplast products in the UK and specifically, will be
launching the Ideal 70 system as part of the company’s own expanded
product range.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Eco
Friendly Ratings for All New Homes
The Government's drive towards zero carbon housing
took a major step forward last week with the announcement that all new
homes are to be rated on their green credentials from May 1st.
[Read
the Rest Here]
GGF
Announces Sponsorship of Glassex and GP&T 2008
Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced that
it is sponsoring GP&T seminars, Glassex Gold Club and the Forum
with FENSA and BFRC.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Edgetech
and The Gl@zine Kick off the 2008 VAT Campaign at Glassex
Edgetech in conjunction with the Gl@zine has chosen
Glassex as the venue to launch the 2008 Reduce VAT campaign for Energy
Saving Recommended windows.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Countdown
for Energy Performance Certificates
A
guide for business on the new Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
being introduced from April has been launched by the CBI, with commercial
real estate advisors CB Richard Ellis.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Pilkington
EnergiSummit Heats up the Debate
Pilkington hosted its inaugural EnergiSummit Question
Time at the Glazier’s Hall in London on 7th February, where more
than 50 prominent members of the housing, architecture and sustainability
professions participated in a lively discussion on how to address the
sustainable housing challenge.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Spring
TV Campaign Offers Boost For Spring Sales Push
As the days grow longer and the spring bulbs offer
a welcome flurry of colour homeowners minds begin to turn to their spring
cleaning and post-winter clear-up. An ideal time for encouraging them
to reduce the chore by installing Pilkington Activ™ self-cleaning
glass then...
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the Rest Here]
Swisspacer
Appoints MRA
With a growing network of sealed unit manufacturers
in the UK, Swisspacer has appointed MRA Marketing to promote its warm
edge technology.
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the Rest Here]
Advantage
Hits 1,000 Frames per Week for Trade Counters
Advantage Trade Supplies Ltd recently achieved a new
record when, for the first time, it manufactured over 1,000 frames in
one week for its Window Installers Warehouse (WIW) network of trade
counters.
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the Rest Here]
New
Sheerframe Facility Expands Colour Potential
Sheerframe fabricators handling smaller window installations
have a whole new spectrum of colours available to them with the opening
of a new window painting facility by L.B. Plastics.
[Read
the Rest Here]
'Swish'
Start to 2008 for Stuga, Sturtz and B-Warm
One of the very early adopters of the new Swish 24/7
profile system from Epwin Group B-Warm Windows is a long established
window fabricator based in Hinckley, South Leicestershire.
[Read
the Rest Here]
ASSA
ABLOY acquires Valli&Valli
The
manufacturer and supplier of door opening solutions, ASSA ABLOY, has
signed an agreement to acquire Valli&Valli, a leading Italian manufacturer
of design door handles.
[Read
the Rest Here]
AW
Builds New Factory
Lancashire
window and door fabricator AW Window Frames Direct Ltd (formerly known
as Atherton Windows) has moved into new purpose-built premises on Leigh
Business Park following the company’s rapid expansion.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Beaufort
Gears Up For Growth
Beaufort Secure Design Ltd is investing in key areas
to cope with projected growth following impressive sales results. Recent
year on year sales have increased by in excess of 12%.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Second
Factory for Growing Eco-Window Firm Elders
Kömmerling
fabricator Elders Walker Ltd, is adding a new 30,000sq ft factory to
its operation to facilitate its expansion plans and develop the new
Eco-Window PVCu product range.
[Read
the Rest Here]
EYG
Sets New Record in Conservatory Sales
Award-winning glazing and conservatory specialist,
EYG, has announced a record year for conservatory sales. The Hull-based
group sold more than 1,000 conservatories with a total value in excess
of £7m during the past 12 months.
[Read
the Rest Here]
Freefoam's
Registered Installer Scheme Continues its Success
Two thousand and seven was the busiest year for Freefoam
Plastics' registered installers with an increase of 17% on the number
of 20-Year Extended Guarantees being registered.
[Read
the Rest Here]
New
Windows Open in East Anglia
Safestyle UK, the supplier of energy saving replacement
windows and doors is opening new windows of opportunity for householders
and job seekers in the East Anglian region with the opening of the company’s
latest branch in Ipswich.
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Achieved
Sales at Auction at Lowest Level for Three Years
The success rate for residential properties sold at
auction fell to the lowest level for three years as buyers retreated
from auction houses due to tighter lending conditions and greater uncertainty
over the outlook for house prices.
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Glazerite
Windows Gets Clear Evidence of Quality
For the second year running, Northamptonshire-based
Network VEKA trade fabricator, Glazerite Windows has conducted an extensive
customer satisfaction survey. And for the second year running, its customers
have given the company’s glowing feedback.
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CAB
Expansion in 2008
After a busy and very successful 2007 for the Council
for Aluminium Building, 2008 brings new challenges for the association.
Key strength and backbone of the association over recent years is the
ability to provide excellent technical support especially in standards,
regulations and best practice.
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Roto
Streamlines Image in Germany and USA
Coinciding with changes at its parent operation in Germany,
window and door hardware manufacturer Roto Frank of America, Inc. is
introducing a new logo.
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