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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 198 29th November 2005
Masterframe
Conference: '14 Days to Save the World'
Masterframe Windows Ltd represented the window industry at a conference
on sustainability earlier in November - and will do again this Wednesday.
Winner
of the G05 Energy Efficiency Initiative of the Year, Masterframe was the
first UK window company to announce an energy efficient 'C' rated window
from The British Fenestration Ratings Council (BFRC) in June this year.
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Glassex
Registration Hotline Opens
Anyone that wants to visit Glassex 2006, which takes place from Sunday
5th to Wednesday 8th March, can phone the ticket hotline which is opened
on 1st December for anyone preferring to deal person-to-person, whilst
dab hands with a keyboard and the web can register online.
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on this Story]
Layoffs
at Marshall Tufflex
According to a report in the Johnston Press newspaper Hastings Today,
St Leonards-based Marshall Tufflex is terminating the contracts of several
employees in the Extrusion and Moulding sectors of the firm. Staff fear
the lay-offs could number as many as 26, with 25 coming from the company's
shop floor sites at Castleham and Churchfields Industrial Estates.
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25%
sales Growth at Abseal UPVC
Since
signing with Deceuninck earlier this year, Abseal UPVC has bucked industry
trends and witnessed an impressive 25% sales growth based on the same
period last year.
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on this Story]
Network
VEKA £32,000 No Quibble Claim
A large, prestigious – and very leaky – conservatory in Berkshire
has just become proof positive of the need for the right Insurance Backed
Guarantee when Network VEKA oversaw a payout of over £32,000.
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BPIs Master Art of Marketing
Masterframe Window Ltd's Bygone Preferred Installers are set to transform
their lead generation, conversion rates and sales performance with a
new set of 'master-classes', starting this November.
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BBA
leads field in EN Testing for Windows and Doors
The BBA has awarded more than 200 BBA Certificates for PVC-U
Windows and lists all of the UK's extruders of profiles for
these products among its clients. The door market is more fragmented
but here again the BBA ticks all the right boxes for approvals.
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on this Story]
Uniglaze
2 Invests £12m in New Plant
Manufacturer of sealed units and toughened glass, Uniglaze 2
in East Anglia, is celebrating its 21st birthday having just
moved into a state of the art £12m production facility.
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Crystal Clear Manufacturing Ltd in Letchworth is now supplying reflex conservatory roof glass to its customers. The company currently supplies over 50 conservatory roofs per week to the industry and uses the SKY-VENT pre-glazed roof vent.
West-End Windows Opens First Trade Counter
West-End Windows, a PVCu and Aluminium Trade Fabricator, has opened its first Trade Counter in Bedminster, Bristol. Targeting local builders and installation firms, the Trade Counter offers a wide range of building plastics, trims, sealants and fixings, cladding and tools.
Fitrite
Looks to Pre-Christmas Rush to Garden Centres
Extensive UK-wide research undertaken by Fitrite decking & fencing,
has pinpointed the 28th November 2005, as the day that UK gardeners
begin their preparations for summer 2006.
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on this Story]
Edgetech Enjoys Record Sales in August
Edgetech's UK sales continue to grow as reported in the Super Spacer®
supplier's latest sales figures, announced in August which are 35% up
year on year. A record month in August saw sales of 1.17 million feet
of Super Spacer bar, 11% up on the previous record which was in May
2005.
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on this Story]
Direct Roof Systems Moves to New Purpose-Built
Premises
Long-standing K2 dealer, Direct Roof Systems (DRS), has recently embarked
on the latest chapter in its on-going success story with a move in to
new purpose-built premises. The new factory in Attleborough, Norfolk
represents an investment of almost £300,000
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Northface
Moves Into New Premises
K2 conservatory roof system fabricator, Northface has recently been
able to make another impressive move - into new 5,500 square feet
premises.
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on this Story]
Contract
Glass: Turning Water Into Profit
Since its establishment in 1990, Contract Glass has built up a reputation
at the top of the glass processing market and has recently introduced
a waterjet cutting machine to its already comprehensive range of specialised
equipment.
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on this Story]
Masterdor
Provides Access Solution
Manse Masterdor ltd has provided an access solution to a disabled
resident in North Tyneside allowing her to remain in her home.
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 197 22nd November 2005
Hunter
Douglas Q3 Results Show 22.6% Higher Profits on Sales up 7.5%
Hunter Douglas, the world market leader in window coverings (Luxaflex®),
and a major manufacturer of architectural products (Luxalon®) reports
its results for the first nine months of 2005. Sales were EUR 1,404.2
million, 7.5% higher than EUR 1,306.1m in the first nine months of 2004.
The sales increase is attributable to 4.5% volume increase, 1.1% negative
currency impact and 4.1% increase from acquisitions. All geographic areas
had organic growth except Australia, where sales were level.
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Assa
Abloy Q3 - Clear Improvement in Europe
Assa Abloy's Group sales in the third quarter totaled SEK 7,019 M (6,447),
an increase of 9% compared to previous year. Organic growth was 5%.
Translation of foreign subsidiaries' sales to Swedish kronor had a positive
effect of SEK 184 M due to changes in exchange rates. Newly acquired
companies contributed 1% to sales.
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on this Story]
Custom
Extruder Aurelia Plastics Goes Bust
In the Birmingham High Court on November 4th, Witney based Aurelia Plastics
Ltd (Company No 00880985) was put into the hands of Joint Administrators
John Neville Whitfield and Gerald Clifford Smith, both of RSM Robson
Rhodes of Birmingham.
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on this Story]
Glaverbel's EnergyNT Wins Innovation
award at Batimat
Glaverbel EnergyNT won a Silver Medal at the 2005 Innovation Awards
organised by Batimat, the largest construction show in Europe. The awards
ceremony, held at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris on 7 November 2005,
was attended by the judges, French construction professionals and the
city's deputy mayor.
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With the plastics industry set to encounter a new set of challenges, the British Plastics Federation (BPF) - organised seminar for board level management: ‘Plastics, The Industry Of Tomorrow’ is well timed. The seminar, taking place on Thursday 8th December at Holywell Park, Loughborough focuses on the future of the plastics industry with a 2-5 year time horizon.
Radiance
Glass gets Activ™
Radiance
Glass says that it has become the first branded and trademarked
solar control glass in the UK to incorporate Pilkington Activ™
Blue within the unit. Radiance says it has already proven successful
with a range of specialist conservatory roof glass and now this
is set to be enhanced, with the introduction of Activ™
Blue within the unit.
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Trade
Lynks Stops Installers from Breaking Law
Trade
Lynks installer support scheme manager Andy Ball believes hundreds of
window companies are unaware that the law has changed concerning financial
services and could be breaking it every time they introduce a policy
or help homeowners fill out paperwork, unless they have Financial Services
Authority (FSA) authorisation.
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Upgraded
Tooling Delivers Results for Fabricator
The installation of new solid carbide special and standard tooling designed
and manufactured by Tewkesbury based H&B Quickgrind has produced
productivity improvements in excess of 100% at Bredon based Stanway
Screens Ltd.
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Sign
Up to New Britannia
South West fabricator, Britannia Windows (UK) Ltd, has signed 4 new
trade accounts in the last 8 weeks as it begins a major sales and marketing
drive in the South West. The recruitment of industry stalwart, Laimons
Berzins with over 25 years trade sales experience, complements Britannia's
25 years in fabrication as one of the longest established companies
in the South West, to make a winning offer that makes commercial sense.
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Independent
Manufacturer Demonstrates the Superiority of Bystronic Glass Equipment
Euro
Sealed Glass Units Ltd is an independent sealed unit manufacturer based
in Middlesex, which says that it is setting new standards in the architectural
and domestic market after making a substantial investment in Bystronic
Glass equipment.
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Freefoam Plastics, a manufacturer of quality approved environmentally friendly roofline and rainwater systems, recently announced the expansion of its UK operations to include a new production facility at the company’s Northampton premises.
Buy
and Sell in One Easy Move
Machinery manufacturer, Haffner GB Ltd is helping fabricators
to update their manufacturing equipment by offering a part-exchange
option on their existing machinery. Under the part-exchange
scheme, Haffner will 'set' a price for the existing piece of
equipment and off-set that cost, by way of part deposit, against
the new piece of Haffner machinery.
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Inverse
Designs Form 25% of Portal Sales
In
addition to the growth in sales of its new Paladin range of composite
GRP and Steel doors, Cheltenham's Portal Products is also reporting
sustained growth in its core business of PVC-U door panels, due in
no small part to the introduction of new inverted panels to the range.
Now, 25 per cent of PVC-U panels Portal manufactures and sells are
from the inverted designs.
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Timber
Makes a Comeback
According
to Admiral Windows & Conservatories, in a ‘back to the future’
turnaround, the demand for timber windows and conservatories is on
the increase. While PVC has been the homeowner’s choice for over
15 years, Huntingdon-based, Admiral Windows & Conservatories reports
an overwhelming demand for timber and has introduced new ranges of
quality soft and hard wood for windows, conservatories and doors.
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Helping
Customers - The Winning Formula
'Few
profile bending companies can boast of having expanded their sales
over the last twelve months,’ says Paul DeGiorgio, Managing Director
of Universal Arches Ltd. ‘Indeed the recession has bitten deeply
into the construction industry as a whole, and many companies are
now feeling the adverse effects.’
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Profitable
Growth is PPGs Primary Mission, Chairman Says
PPG Industries’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Charles
E. Bunch told analysts and investors today that the nearly $1
billion in cash from operations the company has generated on an
annual basis is 'being put to work, helping us to generate profitable
growth, which is our company’s primary mission.'
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 196 15th November 2005
Veka
and Sash UK Sign Milestone Supply Agreements
In
a series of groundbreaking agreements that set new parameters in supply
partnerships within the PVCu industry, the Veka Group and Sash UK Ltd
have agreed the terms of a multi-faceted, international business cooperation
programme.
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Total
Glass Reports Strong 2005 Sales
Despite
the tougher market throughout 2005, Total Glass says sales have remained
strong throughout the year and remains optimistic about its prospects
for 2006. The Liverpool-based company reports steeper levels of growth
over the nine months to September compared to the same period in 2004
- a factor the company largely attributes to the growing trend among
smaller window companies towards ceasing manufacturing and buying in
frames.
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Sales
up 10% for Acorn Frames with Global Roof
Acorn Frames has added the Global roof system from Synseal Extrusions
Ltd to make it a one stop shopping centre for its nationwide base
of customers. Jaz Singh and Justin Bromley, Partners at Acorn
Frames, comment: 'It's great for installers. We make sure they've
got everything they need and deliver it straight to site.
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Autumn
Special on Eurocell's PVC-u Door Panels
Eurocell
Building Plastics has recently introduced a special offers programme
running throughout its 60 trade depots within the UK. Starting
with an autumn special featuring savings on PVC-u door panels,
prices start from £49 per panel, offer ends 21st December
2005.
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on this Story]
Veka
To Celebrate 20 UK Years With Its Biggest Glassex Stand For A
Decade
VEKA plc has announced its plans for a 400+ metre_ Glassex stand,
which will form the pivot for the 20th anniversary of the company’s
formation in the UK, and 10 years of Network Veka, a platform
almost as big as the grand design the company staged to launch
the VEKA Matrix system a decade ago.
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Kömmerling
Commits to the UK - Strong Future in a Difficult Market
At
a time when some PVC-U window system companies are pulling out of the
UK, and others are merging brands, Kömmerling has committed to
a long-term future here by developing new products specifically for
the UK market.
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Tessenderlo
Group: Profits Down 42%
Tessenderlo Group's sales for the first nine months of 2005 have risen
3.2 % compared with the same period of 2004, totalling 1,598.5 million
EUR. The recurrent operating profit (REBIT), which totalled 38.7 million
EUR, compared with 66.0 million EUR for the same period of last year,
decreased by 41.4 % for the first nine months of the year.
The results of Plastics Converting were still behind at the end of September
compared with 2004, but, in the third quarter, reached levels comparable
to those of last year, in particular for profiles.
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Bekaert
Expands Asian Operations in Suzhou, China
To meet the increasing market demand for Bekaert's advanced
line of sputtering equipment, the company recently announced
the opening of a new plant in Suzhou, China. Along with supplying
Asian glass coaters with state-of-the-art sputter equipment,
the site will also include customer service, maintenance and
technical support personnel to serve the Asian market.
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Sally
Loves Reflex
Sales of the conservatory roof glass reflex have now exceeded
this year's expectations, with monthly sales of more than £300,000.
'This is quite some achievement considering the market is slower
than previous years and consumer spending has dropped of a cliff,
we have increased sales on average by more than 30% since last
year,' said Sally at Roof-Maker Ltd.
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Sidey
Invests Again
Perth-based
window and door specialist, Sidey has invested yet again in
its award-winning manufacturing facility and, in doing so, has
increased its capacity to 72,000 frames per year. The grass-roots
approach to business focuses on careful control of every stage
of the manufacturing process, but extends equally to delivery,
installation and after sales care.
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Proskills
Awarded Full Licence
Proskills
has been awarded its licence to become the new Sector Skills
Council for the Process and Manufacturing sector. The licence
was presented at a launch celebration held aboard HQS Wellington
on the London Embankment, on 1st November, 2005, by Phil Hope,
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Skills.
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Expansion
Opens New Markets for Leodis’ Trade Customers
Kömmerling
fabricator Leodis Windows Limited has just upgraded to a more
spacious 12,000 square foot factory near Leeds. The move is
all part of a two-year corporate strategy of diversification
and process streamlining for the firm.
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Trelleborg
Acquires Dunlop GRG Holdings of the UK
Through
its Trelleborg Engineered Systems business area, Trelleborg has acquired
the operations of Dunlop GRG Holdings Ltd. in Manchester, in the UK,
a company with operations focusing on project-related products for
protection and transport in demanding environments. The company is
privately owned, has some 50 employees and annual sales of approximately
SEK 70 M.
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Nine-Month
Figures: Linde Increases its Earning Power and Refines its Forecast
In
the first nine months of fiscal 2005, the technology group Linde achieved
increases in sales and operating profit (EBITA) and refined its forecast
for the whole year. 'Our performance is self-evident' said Professor
Dr. Wolfgang Reitzle, President of the Executive Board of Linde AG.
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‘Always
Look on the Bright Side of Life...’
In an industry full of ups and downs Sash UK Ltd says that
it has enjoyed continuous growth of up to 15% year on year over the
last eight years. So what makes Sash so different? By working closely
with its customer base Sash has found that in an industry dominated
by price, the requirement for a premium quality product and dedicated
service is still very prevalent.
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Hydro's
Best Quarterly Results Ever
Hydro's
income from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2005
amounted to NOK 4.183 million (NOK 16.60 per share), compared
to NOK 2.480 million (NOK 9.80 per share) for the third quarter
of 2004. For the first nine months of 2005, Hydro's income from
continuing operations amounted to NOK 11.453 million (NOK 45.60
per share), compared to NOK 7.839 million (NOK 30.80 per share)
in the first nine months of 2004.
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European
Window Market on Upswing
According
to a current study by InterConnection Consulting Group, the European
Window Market developed favourably in 2004, despite several weaker
regions. The study contains detailed information about all important
sectors of the European Window Market.
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on this Story]
Industry
Guidelines for Curtain Walling Launched
Industry
guidelines for calculating the U-values of curtain walling have
been established, thanks to the Council for Aluminium in Building
(CAB) and the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT).
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on this Story]
THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 195 8th November 2005
Pilkington
Rejects NSG Offer
The
board of Pilkington, the UK glassmaker, on 3rd November rejected an offer
of 150p a share from its largest shareholder, Nippon Sheet Glass, branding
it as 'materially short of a price which the board is prepared to recommend'.
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on this Story]
Pilkington
Interims Show Pre-Tax Profits up 22%
'The
Group's results in the first six months of the year are in line with
our previous indications, with Group profit before taxation up 22 per
cent, despite challenging market conditions and increases in energy
costs.’ Commented Pilkington Chairman, Sir Nigel Rudd.
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Are
70 Million Transactions a Year a No Go?
As the Trading Standards Institute presses ahead with ‘no go’
scheme for doorstep trading, the GGF questions its impact on consumer
choice and the threat to the livelihood of the UK’s 400,000 direct
sellers.
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on this Story]
Synseal
at Glassex 06
Synseal Extrusions Ltd is supporting the industry by taking pole position
at Glassex for the third year in a row. 'We go to Glassex when we have
something to show and 2006 looks set to be another exciting year,' explains
Nick Dutton, Synseal's Sales and Marketing Director.
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on this Story]
Deceuninck
2009 Business Plan Expects Higher Growth
Deceuninck Group expects to grow by an average of 8% per year
compared with 2004 in the coming years. By 2009 Deceuninck expects
turnover of about 850 million euros and an annual growth in
the operating result of at least 20% on average. The business
plan assumes stable but high raw materials prices at the 2004
level.
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on this Story]
Masco
on Downward Trend but £200m Cost Cutting Measures in Place
Masco
Corporation reported on November 1st that net sales from continuing
operations for the quarter ended September 30th, 2005 increased
six percent to a record $3.4bn compared with $3.2bn for the
third quarter of 2004. Income from continuing operations for
the third quarter of 2005 was $262m compared with $289m m for
the comparable period of 2004. Operating profit margins were
13.9% in the third quarter of 2005 compared with 15.4% in the
third quarter of 2004.
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PPG
Reports Record Record Q3 Sales but Glass Sector Weak
PPG Industries reported today third quarter net income of $157m,
including aftertax charges of $25m, for net legal and insurance
settlements; $11m, for direct costs related to the impact of hurricanes
Katrina and Rita; and $3m, to reflect the net increase in the current
value of the company's obligation under its asbestos settlement
agreement reported in May 2002.
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European
Window Market on Upswing
According
to a current study by InterConnection Consulting Group, the European
Window Market developed favourably in 2004, despite several weaker
regions. The study contains detailed information about all important
sectors of the European Window Market.
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on this Story]
Industry
Guidelines for Curtain Walling Launched
Industry
guidelines for calculating the U-values of curtain walling have
been established, thanks to the Council for Aluminium in Building
(CAB) and the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT).
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on this Story]
Bohle
and Pearsons Strike Partnership Agreement on Art Glass
Bohle UK has sealed a partnership agreement with Pearsons Glass
in order to further develop the interests of both companies in the
Art Glass sector. Under the deal, Bohle will sell all of its sheet
art glass and closely associated products to Pearsons.
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on this Story]
Tôkyô
Espagnolette Handle - Worth the Wait
Hoppe
(UK), the supplier of door and window hardware, is rolling out what
the company describes as its flagship product, the new Tôkyô
series espagnolette handle.
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on this Story]
Synseal
is Number One in Roofs
Co
Durham based independent roof specialist TA Plastics says Synseal
is number one in roofs. Steve Averre, TA Plastics' Director, explains:
‘Synseal is probably market leader and we're not surprised.
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on this Story]
Royal
Visit to Speed Frames Majestic New Offices
HRH The Duke of Kent officially opened the new office block
at Speed Frame's, Goldthorpe Head Quarters. His Royal Highness
unveiled a commemorative plaque in reception and toured the
state of the art office facilities and factory site.
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A
Warm Reception for SGG PLANITHERM® and Document L
The
two events organised by Solaglas, for companies interested in buying
SGG PLANITHERM TOTAL 1.3 in stock and single toughened form, were
well attended and well received. The company says that the format
of each event no doubt contributed to the high numbers.
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Eurocell
Building Plastics Opens its New Folkestone Trade Depot
On
Tuesday 1st November, Eurocell Building Plastics, the extruder and
countrywide distributor of PVC-u products, opened its new depot in
Folkestone, Kent.
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CAB
Regional Meeting
The
historic Brands Hatch racing circuit was the venue for the latest
meeting of the Council for Aluminium in Building. 130 CAB members
and guests from the aluminium in building supply chain were present.
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The plastics industry is well known for achieving high percentages of recycled and reworked material, but one building products manufacturer is going further than most by investing £100,000 in a dedicated grinding and pulverising machine that will raise reclaim levels even higher.
Conservatory
Outlet chooses Haffner
Conservatory Outlet, the new initiative for installers who want
to add or increase sales in conservatories, has taken receipt of
the company’s new SBA Cutting and Working Centre from Haffner
GB.
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on this Story]
The
Silver Van Men...
Reflex conservatory roof glass is now being delivered to site by
a new fleet of Silver Renault Master vans. Twice van of the year
the double award winning vehicles have been sign written with the
reflex logo in large white graphics.
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on this Story]
Vitro
Offers for Sale its Corporate Headquarters
Vitro,
S.A. de C.V. announced on October 11th that it is offering for sale
its corporate headquarters located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico.
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on this Story]
THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 194 1st November 2005
Nippon
Finally Moves on Pilkington
In a statement released at close of play last night, Pilkington plc
'notes the recent movement in its share price and confirms that it has
received a preliminary approach that may or may not lead to
an offer being made for the Company. A further announcement will be
made when appropriate.'
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on this Story]
VEKA fabricator, Piper Double Glazing Ltd has achieved a prestigious A rating in the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC) Window Energy Rating system, the only window so far to achieve this. Incorporating VEKA Matrix 70mm profiles, Piper’s argon gas-filled triple glazed 16mm casement window achieved a level Window Energy Rating of +4, which is the highest on the scheme to date.
GGF
Among First Eight Trustmark Licenses Awarded
Construction Minister Alun Michael MP has awarded TrustMark licences to
eight trade bodies, marking a critical stage in the development of this
new consumer protection initiative for the home repair and improvement
sector.
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on this Story]
PVC
Prices Soar 35% Following Hurricanes in Gulf
PVC industry costs are up as much as 35 percent from just a few months
ago, with a 10% rise in the last month alone. Many oil refineries located
in the Gulf of Mexico area, are still recovering after Hurricanes Katrina
and Rita slamming into the region and when oil prices spike, there is
a instantaneous price rise in the resins used to make PVC and other
plastic products.
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on this Story]
Post-Hurricane
Reconstruction Opportunities to UK Industry
UK
Trade & Investment, in cooperation with Louisiana Economic Development
and UK regional groups in England and Scotland's Business Gateway, will
hold a series of seminars to brief companies on post-hurricane reconstruction
opportunities in US Southern States estimated to be worth £140 billion.
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on this Story]
DuPont
Launches New Capacity for Safety Glass Interlayers
DuPont
Glass Laminating Solutions has announced that new production capabilities
for its safety glass interlayers are now operational. The facilities expansions
were put in place in response to strong global demand growth for impact-resistant
glass.
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on this Story]
Saint-Gobain
Group Sales up 6.8% in Q3
Consolidated sales for the Saint-Gobain Group reached Euro 25,743 million
for the first nine months of 2005, representing an increase of 6.9%. At
constant exchange rates (based on average rates for the first nine months
of 2004), sales were up 6.8% on an actual structure basis and 1.9% on
a comparable structure basis.
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With the widespread adoption of Window Energy Ratings, window companies are busy having their products assessed: integral to the success of each has been the use of Pilkington K Glass.
Pilkington Makes its Mark
CE Marking became a reality on September 1st 2005. Glass used in buildings now has to conform to technical standards called harmonised European Norms (hENs) with the CE Marking label acting as a legal declaration that the product meets certain performance claims.
All
Tooled-Up for Roadshow Success
A
chance meeting at a trade show last summer has paved the way for
a partnership which is bringing a number of benefits to customers
of Eurocell Building Plastics.
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on this Story]
Sash
UK Unveils First Companies in Fitrite Network
Sash
UK Ltd has unveiled the first 15 companies that will form an exclusive
network providing UK homeowners with access to a home and garden improvement
product that has become a phenomenon across America.
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on this Story]
Flat
Glass has Begun to Turn Around says Vitro
Vitro
S.A., producer and distributor of glass products, has announced 3Q 2005
unaudited results. Consolidated sales rose 6.1% year on year. Excluding
divestitures, consolidated sales rose by 9.5% during the same period.
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Schüco
Ventilation System is First to Meet New EN Standard
New
from building envelope specialist, Schüco International, is Schüco
SHEVS, a smoke and heat ventilation & extraction system which the
company says is the first complete system offering on the market to
meet the EN 12101 standard that will become statutory throughout Europe
in 2006.
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on this Story]
House
of Horrors Turns into Dream Home
A
Yorkshire couple whose dog was blamed by builders responsible for serious
faults with their dream home have been given a helping hand by West
Yorkshire Windows and the team at ITV's House of Horrors.
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on this Story]
GRP
Composite Doors Attracts Local Authority Interest
New
World Developments says that since using Edgetech's advanced Super
Spacer® technology in the manufacture of GRP composite doors,
it has had a constant flow of interest from various local authorities.
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on this Story]
Reflex
Uses Super Spacer
'Conservatory
roof fabricators have been quick to recommend reflex conservatory
roof glass to its customers as the perfect solution for conservatory
glazing.' Said Chelsea at Sky-Vent.
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on this Story]
Lister
Offers Thermals this Winter
Lister
Trade Frames of Stoke on Trent is one of the latest Ultraframe Fabricators
to offer customers the new Thermal Chambered Top Cappings on their
conservatories.
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on this Story]
Karnaval
Spreads its Network
Colour
coating specialist Karnaval Group Ltd continues to expand its network
of approved applicators with additional professional spraying services
now available in the South West, Midlands and the North.
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on this Story]
Securistyle
Secures 10% Austenitic Sales Increase
Latest
figures reveal that Securistyle, the UK window hardware manufacturer,
has seen its annual sales of austenitic hinges soar by 10 per cent.
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Rehau
and Window Widgets Sign Supply Agreement
Rehau
has signed an agreement with Window Widgets Ltd for the
supply of a range of specially designed structural coupling
posts for its REHAU-Dimension complete conservatory superstructure
system.
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Continued
Favourable Growth for the Trelleborg Group
During
the third quarter of 2005, the Trelleborg industrial
Group increased its net sales to SEK 5.846 M (5.460).
Organic growth was approximately 4 percent. Operating
profit rose to SEK 425 M (383). For the third
quarter, all five business areas reported increased
net sales and improved operating profits.
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EFCO
Furnaces Installation at C&S Glaziers
Encouraged
by the high demand for toughened glass, the UK tempered
glass processing market is currently being targeted
by Chinese and European equipment manufacturers. According
to EFCO Furnaces, glass processors, tempted into installing
low cost imported equipment, may find this a false
economy
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Volkswagen
Touareg Wins US Department of Defense Challenge in Mojave Desert
A
very special Volkswagen Touareg completed a 130-mile cross-desert
race in record time winning one of the worlds toughest automotive
challenges. But there was no podium celebration or champagne for the
driver - the global competition was for hi-tech driverless cars.
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Linde
Q3: Increases Earning Power and Refines Forecast
In the first nine months of fiscal 2005, the technology group Linde
achieved a 7.8% increase in sales based on comparable prior year figures
to 6.833bn euros (2004: 6.337bn euros), an 18.6% rise in incoming
orders to 7.903bn euros (2004: 6.663bn euros) and a 17.5% improvement
in operating profit (EBITA) to 590m euros (2004: 502m euros).
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