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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 189 27th September 2005
Pilkington
Interims 20% up on Last Year
Pilkington today issued the following trading update ahead of its interim
results announcement for the period to 30 September 2005: Profit before
tax is expected to be more than 20 per cent above the first half of last
year, taking into account the timing of strong first half licensing and
engineering receipts.
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Alcoa
Hit by Hurricane Rita
Alcoa Inc. shares shed almost 7% on Friday after the company
warned that Hurricane Rita, low aluminium prices and higher raw-material
costs would take a bite out of its third-quarter profit. Alcoa announced
that it expects third quarter 2005 income from continuing operations to
be in the range of $0.27 to $0.31 per diluted share.
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on this Story]
GlazeKart!
- A New Industry Karting Challenge
Nick
Moss of Walnut Motorsport has announced the launch of a new karting challenge
for the window, door and glazing industries – GlazeKart! It is planned
to create a regular event, the first of which will take place in late
April or early May next year. The venue will be an outdoor circuit at
either Milton Keynes or Daventry.
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on this Story]
Haran
Glass Appoints Leading Expert as Technical Director
Structural
glass specialist Haran Glass has announced the appointment of Antony Smith
as technical director. Recognised as one of the world's foremost experts
in glass design, Antony joins the company from Arup Façade Engineering
where over the last 10 years he has been involved in a wide range of innovative
projects.
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on this Story]
GGF
becomes First Glazing TrustMark Licensed Operator
On
22nd September the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) announced that it
was the first organisation in the glazing industry to be awarded TrustMark
Licensed Operator status by the TrustMark Board.
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Eurocell Design Draughtsmen, Philip Parry and Paul Turner recently attained 'simulator status' from the British Fenestration Ratings Council (BFRC). Simulator status is achieved after submitting numerous computer generated thermal simulations, all within a specified tolerance.
GAP
Invests £6m this Year
With
mixed reports in the roofline industry GAP, roofline stockist and door
panel manufacturer, says that it’s not only bucking the trend with
sales up 20%, it’s also laying the foundations for the future. GAP
is in the middle of a £6 million investment programme in branches
across the country this year.
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RIBA
Support For CAB
The
Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB), a member of the RIBA Providers
Network has announced its launch of a suite of RIBA approved CPD seminars
all about the use of aluminium in building.
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on this Story]
Super
Spacer Around the Globe
Edgetech
IG Inc has announced its sales are continuing to rise, with double figures
growth rate so far this year. In addition to the increase in UK sales,
the company has also enjoyed global growth.
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on this Story]
Alumet
Systems Visited by Queens Awards Office Representatives
On
15th September, as part of this year's Queens Award promotions, last
year's winner Alumet Systems (UK) Ltd of Southam, Warwickshire was visited
by various Queens Awards office representatives.
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on this Story]
Major
New Report on the West European Builders Merchants Market 2005
AMA
Research has published the 2nd Edition of the West European Builders
Merchants Market, reviewing France, Germany, Belgium and Netherlands.
The report is informed, incisive and up to date, reviewing key industry
trends to date, as well as future opportunities and threats.
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on this Story]
Saint-Gobain
Glass Steals Show at Best Factory Awards
Saint-Gobain's
Yorkshire float glass plant was named as the UK's best factory on
20th September at the prestigious Best Factory Awards in London. Short-listed
in six categories, the company scooped four awards, including the
overall title Factory of the Year.
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Seminar
through the Supply Chain, Delivering Tall Building Solutions
Market
trends indicate that the tide is turning in favour of the planning
of tall buildings. Tall buildings, by definition, are those developments
that are in excess of 30 storeys. There are in excess of 20 tall buildings
planned leading up to 2008.
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on this Story]
Aspect
Chooses System 10 to Spearhead Growth Plan
Exeter-based
fabricator Aspect Windows (Western) Ltd, established for 25 years,
says that it is celebrating accelerated public sector growth, nine
months after switching to WHS Halo's System 10 window profiles.
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on this Story]
ARP
Grows with the Flow
Mustang®
continuous aluminium guttering system has risen in popularity for
homeowners across the UK and has led Aluminium Roofline Products Ltd
to expand from 12 to 50 employees in three years to stay ahead of
the demand.
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on this Story]
Hurst
Takes the High Road with New Fleet
Hurst
Plastics, the UK manufacturer of PVC-U door infill panels and polymer
doors, has taken delivery of a new fleet of vans to help the company
meet its strategic objective to further improve its already impressive
service and distribution levels.
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on this Story]
Plastec
Prefers Bygone Collection for Conservation Areas
Seven
years ago David Forey of Plastec Windows saw Masterframe’s
PVC-U sliding sash windows on the WHS Halo stand. ‘After
seeing the quality and performance of the windows, we soon signed
up and haven’t looked back since.
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on this Story]
UPVC
Warehouse Attracts Complaint
A
complaint objecting to a regional press ad for windows
and conservatories for UPVC Warehouse, Wolverhampton
was upheld according to information published by the
Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
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on this Story]
West
Yorkshire Windows is Called in by ITV as Conservatory
Expert
West
Yorkshire Windows, part of Conservatory Outlet, was chosen
by Granada television to put right a House of Horrors
in a new programme due to be aired in January.
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on this Story]
Asset
Wins Four Year Barnet Partnering Deal
Sheerframe
windowmaker Asset Manufacturing has been named partner of choice in a
major four-year home improvement programme for the London Borough of Barnet.
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on this Story]
MBA
Launches a System for Managing and Measuring Employee’s Performance
MBA
says that it has successfully provided ‘performance improvement’
and recruitment services to the industry. MBA holds the view that; 'in
increasingly demanding markets, differentiation is ultimately determined
by employees'.
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on this Story]
Astraseal
Helps Hounslow Homes Meet Decent Homes Standard
In
line with the requirements of the Decent Homes Standard, Hounslow Homes
Ltd is replacing the windows, doors and cladding where installed on the
remainder of its 16,500 properties.
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on this Story]
Avocet
Ready to Assist
Window
and door hardware specialist Avocet, has launched a new department dedicated
to providing solutions to customer issues and problems. Avocet Assist
is the culmination of investment by the company to deliver its promise
to set and maintain standards in customer care.
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 188 20th September 2005
GP&T
Dates Revised Following Industry Consultation
Following
the advice of the Steering Committee that was created to provide input
from the glass industry, the dates for the next Glass Processing &
Technology (GP&T) exhibition have been revised from May 2007 back
to November 2007, thus restoring the timing of the event to that of the
highly successful launch show.
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on this Story]
Stand
Sales Well Ahead for Glassex '06
EMAP
Maclaren, organiser of Glassex, has announced advanced sales for the 2006
event are well ahead of the previous event year-on-year. More than 50%
of the floor space has been contracted by a total of 66 companies, 20
more than for the similar period last year.
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Inauguration
of Glaverbel Klin, Russia
Glaverbel,
a major player in the Russian flat glass market, has just inaugurated
its new manufacturing complex at Klin, near Moscow. Glaverbel Klin produces
float glass, coated superinsulating glass and mirrors.
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on this Story]
LMC
Group Announces Major Investment and New HQ
LMC
Group, the UK glass manufacturing and construction specialist, has
announced a major investment programme, and a move to a state-of-the-art
new headquarters.
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on this Story]
Stuga
Flowline Sales Static in Current Slowdown
Stuga
continues to build and deliver two Flowlines each month even though
the industry is continuing to find the consolidating market hard
to handle.
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on this Story]
More
Buy in Frames Claims Total Glass
In
the current difficult and competitive market, more and more window companies
are recognising the benefits of ceasing manufacturing and buying in
frames, according to trade fabricator, Total Glass.
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on this Story]
‘Edgetech's Super Spacer® provides the energy efficiency benefits but actually saves homeowners money,’ explains Andy Jones, Sales Director
Force
8 Launches Glazed Arch Service
PVC-U
bending specialist Force 8 is offering a simple, cost effective solution
for fabricators and installers buying arched frames: it has introduced
a glazed service which supplies frames complete with glass in a similar
timescale to unglazed frames and at competitive prices.
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Extended
Guarantees mean Easier Sales for Installers
With the economy slowing, and the replacement casement
window market virtually at a stand still, installers need all the help
they can get to differentiate themselves. That's why Newstead Trade
Frames is extending the guarantees offered on its glazing and hardware.
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Partnership
Delivers Dynamic First for Profile 22 Doors
Profile 22 fabricators will be the first in the UK and Ireland to
benefit from the new Dynamic 2D adjustable door hinge from SFS intec,
thanks to the development of a special version of the hinge.
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on this Story]
Everwhite's
Louvered Window Shutter System takes America by Storm
Everwhite
Plastics Ltd has designed and manufactured its louvered window shutter
system specifically for this huge American market. Not yet available
in the UK, the louvered product was launched in the US at the International
Window Coverings exhibition in Atlanta.
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on this Story]
China
Approves Alcoa Aluminium Rolling Mill
Alcoa
announced on 8th September that it has received approval from the
Ministry of Commerce in China to establish a new joint venture with
China International Trust & Investment (CITIC), its equity partner
in Bohai Aluminum, to produce aluminium rolled products at the Bohai
plant in Qinhuangdao, China.
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on this Story]
Tessenderlo
Group: Results for the First Half of 2005
Tessenderlo
Group's sales amounted to 1,076.5m EUR, compared with 1,051.0m EUR
in the first six months of 2004, i.e. a rise of 2.4 %. This rise
is mainly due to better sales in Plastics Converting, the business
segment which includes Eurocell.
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Rhodia
to Divest European Cartridge Silicone Sealants Business to Henkel
Rhodia
recently announced the signing of a binding agreement for the
sale of its European cartridge silicone sealants business to Henkel.
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on this Story]
Simona
Hit by Rising Polymer Costs
German
semi-finished plastics manufacturer Simona has grown its turnover
by 3.1% in the first half of 2005, almost 2% less than its was
forecasting after last year’s record-breaking 20% growth
in turnover.
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Horizontal
Wrapping in the Aluminium Market
Watkiss
Thermal Break of Ashbourne, near Derby has been providing
a thermal breaking service to architectural aluminium customers
from all over the country since 1996 when the company was
established by Brian Watkiss.
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Oldest
Door in Britain Discovered at Westminster Abbey
The
oldest door in Britain has been discovered at Westminster
Abbey following a study by English Heritage with
the support of the Dean & Chapter. The door
to the Chapter House outer vestibule is now known
to be the only surviving Anglo-Saxon door in this
country.
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on this Story]
Andersen
Corporation Buys Eagle Window & Door
Andersen
Corporation announced recently that it has finalised
its purchase of Eagle Window & Door, an Iowa-based
manufacturer of aluminium clad wood windows and patio
doors.
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on this Story]
£5
Million Order for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Volkswagen
Commercial Vehicles has secured another major fleet success, having
taken a £5 million order for 231 LT35 vans from Ryder plc, one
of the UK’s leading commercial vehicle, fleet management and logistics
companies.
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 187 13th September 2005
Synseal
Buys PFL from Laird Group to become No 1 in Window Systems
Synseal
Holdings Ltd announced on Monday that it had acquired the business of
Permacell Finesse (PFL) from The Laird Group PLC (Laird). PFL has been
acquired by a subsidiary of Synseal for a cash consideration of £10.25m
on a debt free basis. PFL's revenues are circa £30m, and net assets
which are the subject of the transaction are approximately £12m.
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A
Home Win for Total Glass at Anfield
The
refurbishment of windows in historic Victorian homes next to Liverpool
Football Club's world-famous Anfield stadium has recently been completed
by the UK fabricator, Total Glass.
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on this Story]
BM
TRADA Launches Q-Mark for Toughened Glass
Responding
to demand from manufacturers, BM TRADA Certification Ltd has launched
a Q-mark third-party certification scheme for toughened glass.
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on this Story]
Darby
Scotland Goes for Growth
Darby
Glass has restructured its Glengarnock plant in Ayrshire as part
of an ongoing growth and development programme across the group's
six UK sites.
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Sustainable
Aluminium on the Increase
Further to recent meetings between the members of the 'Council for
Aluminium in Building' (CAB), it is apparent that aluminium is growing
in popularity as the number one choice of window material for new
executive homes.
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on this Story]
S&J
Establishes Portal Frame Operation
Following
its success in the market with bespoke portal conservatories, conservatory
roof manufacturer S&J Marketing has set up a specialised operation
- S&J Portal Frames.
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Haffner
Bucking the Trend
Haffner
GB Ltd claims it is 'bucking industry trends' with an impressive 62%
increase in sales during 2004/2005. This growth can be attributed
to the continual demand for the company’s SBA Cutting and Working
centre.
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on this Story]
Five
of the Best for Listers
This
year is certainly turning out to be a tough one for most fabricators
and its 'no easy ride for Listers either' says their MD Mark Warren.
But it certainly isn't all doom and gloom at Listers. In fact over
the last five consecutive months the company says that it has seen
its highest sales figures ever.
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on this Story]
Profits
Down at Sapa AB in First Six Months of 2005: UK Performance Poor
Sapa
AB has reported profits down by 31% to SEK202m (2004: 291m) for the
first six months of this year, on net sales slightly up to SEK7,322m
(7,204m). With volumes estimated to have declined in the EU as a whole
by 4-5%, the UK market was weaker still, resulting in a considerable
deterioration in earnings for Profiles UK operations. Volumes in the
US rose 4%.
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on this Story]
Fakro
- The New Quality Roof Window Manufacturer Enters the UK Market
Worldwide,
Fakro is a major manufacturer of roof windows for both commercial
and domestic applications. In the UK the company is relatively new.
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SynerJy
blu goes Nationwide
Over
250 companies around the UK will receive a full-sized, glazed SynerJy
blu window, Synseal's blue white fourth generation fully sculptured
system that seamlessly integrates windows, doors, patios and conservatories.
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on this Story]
NTC
Conservatories Ltd – What You See is What You Get!
Edgetech
Super Spacer® convert, NTC Conservatories Ltd, has launched
what the company describes as the first truly modular fully sculptured
70mm conservatory range offering 8 different styles and over 60
sizes.
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on this Story]
RapierStar
Ltd. - The New Name to Remember
In
April 2005 the award winning Rapierstar range of screws and fixings
were granted a European patent. Architectural Supplies Ltd in the
UK has decided to rename the company as Rapierstar Ltd.
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on this Story]
First
£1 Million Month for Everwhite
Everwhite
Plastics Limited achieved its first £1 million month in
August 2005. ‘With the market down and August a historically
difficult month for sales, we’re delighted to exceed the
£1 million mark,’ explains Simon Reynolds, Everwhite’s
Sales and Marketing Director.
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on this Story]
Newdawn's
Streamlined Customer Services
Following
its acquisition by the Bowater Building Products group, Newdawn,
the conservatory roof systems company, has carried out a major
re-organisation of its customer services department to cope with
an ever higher order volume.
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on this Story]
Midlands
Company Attracts Top Market Leaders
A
Midlands based conservatory manufacturer & supplier is
gearing up to push its business to the forefront of the industry
after joining forces with two of the UK's major market suppliers.
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on this Story]
GAP
Sales Update Reports 20% Year on Year Growth
GAP,
roofline stockist and door panel manufacturer, has
just released its latest sales figures and it's
good news for GAP and good news for GAP customers.
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on this Story]
Newstead’s
Deliveries Driven by Satellite
Newstead
Trade Frame’s customers are now enjoying deliveries
driven by the latest state of the art wireless satellite
technology, thanks to new navigation tracking system
built into its fleet of vehicles.
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on this Story]
How
ARP Can Transform Roofline Sales for Ambitious Installers
Romley
based ARP Mustang® installer Gutter Men achieved an increase in
sales of 25% year on year doing it themselves before creating a franchise
package.
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on this Story]
Global
Warming Affects PVC Formulations
Freefoam's
research into the limitations of the colour stability of PVC products
when exposed to increased UV levels and extreme conditions, and a review
of the current levels to which roofline products are exposed in the
UK and Ireland, gives food for thought for roofline manufacturers, stockists
and installers alike.
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on this Story]
DuPont
Establishes DuPont Hurricane Katrina Fund
In
addition to its $1 million corporate cash contribution announced on
August 30th, DuPont has established the DuPont Hurricane Katrina Fund
to channel financial donations from employees, retirees and others to
communities near DuPont sites that have been impacted by the storm.
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on this Story]
Alcan
Donates US$500,000 to Assist in Katrina Relief Efforts
Alcan
Inc. announced on 8th September that it is donating US$500,000 to the
American Red Cross to assist in relief efforts following the devastation
caused to the U.S. Gulf coast by hurricane Katrina recently.
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on this Story]
Rhodia’s
Baton Rouge Site Returns to Full Operation
Rhodia’s
Baton Rouge site sustained only minor damage from the Hurricane Katrina
and has returned to full operation.
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on this Story]
NürnbergMesse
Sets Course for More Growth
NürnbergMesse
intends to raise its turnover in Germany and abroad to over 150 million
euros in the medium term. This was declared by Managing Director Bernd
A. Diederichs at the presentation of the results for the business year
2004, which set new records with a turnover of 108 million euros and
a year-end result of five million euros more than planned.
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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 186 6th September 2005
Alcoa
Pledges Initial $220,000 in Response to Hurricane Katrina
Alcoa
Foundation announced on September 2nd that it has pledged an initial contribution
of $220,000 to help local nonprofits and agencies offering relief in Alcoa
communities affected by Hurricane Katrina, and will provide a dollar-for-dollar
match of donations made to the American Red Cross by Alcoa employees worldwide.
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on this Story]
DuPont
Declares Force Majeure for Titanium Dioxide and Aniline Businesses Due
to Hurricane Damage
Hurricane Katrina caused extensive flooding at two DuPont facilities in
Mississippi – the titanium dioxide plant at DeLisle and the First
Chemical Corporation aniline plant at Pascagoula. As a result, DuPont
has declared 'force majeure' for both businesses.
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on this Story]
DuPont
Announces 10% Price Increase for Butacite® PVB Interlayer
DuPont
Glass Laminating Solutions has announced a global price increase of
10 percent for all grades of DuPont™ Butacite® polyvinyl butyral
interlayer and Spallshield® composite films, effective 1st October
2005.
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on this Story]
Deceuninck
Investment in UK Industry
Reflecting its continuing commitment to its UK operation, the Deceuninck
Group officially opened its state-of-the-art distribution centre
in Calne, Wiltshire on 1 September, 2005. The warehouse is based
300 metres from the Group's UK headquarters in Calne and represents
a £5.6 million pound investment
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on this Story]
CE
Marking is Here for the Glazing Industry Announces GGF
The
Construction Products Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD) is one of the 'New
Approach' Directives (European Community laws) to create a single
European market by removing technical barriers to trade between
Member States.
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on this Story]
VELUX
to Sponsor One of the World’s Toughest Solo Yacht Race
VELUX
has announced a new global sponsorship agreement. The agreement makes
the Danish company the main sponsor of 5 Oceans, one of the world’s
oldest, toughest and most prestigious solo, round-the-world yacht race.
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TrustMark
Appoints its First Chairman
Ian Livsey has been appointed as the chairman of TrustMark, the Government's
scheme to help people find reputable firms for repairs, maintenance
and improvements in their homes.
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on this Story]
Newstead
Invests £100,000 on Winmac Machinery
Newstead
Trade Frames has recently invested £100,000 on the latest German
manufacturing machinery from Winmac UK Ltd. Winmac UK Ltd is the exclusive
distributor for the German manufacturers Rotox and Hollinger.
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on this Story]
Synseal
Takes Top Spot at Glassex for a Third Year in a Row
For
the third year in a row, Synseal will take the top spot by the entrance
at Glassex in 2006. ‘We don't go unless we have something to say,’
explains Nick Dutton, Synseal's Sales and Marketing Director.
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on this Story]
Thorough
Decision Making Process Puts Synseal on Top for A C Yule
Well
known industry name, A C Yule Ltd has switched to Synseal Extrusions
Ltd. ‘The Elgin factory is up and running with SynerJy,’
explains Bryan Yule, Managing Director of A C Yule. ‘And our
Tayside factory is now in the process of implementing the change.
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on this Story]
Ultra
Installer Scheme is Better for Business
With
an increasing number of documentaries and newspaper articles that
highlight the dangers of rogue builders, establishing your credibility
as a professional installer has never been so important.
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on this Story]
TWS
– Building for the Future
Work
is nearing completion on a new 6,000 ft2 showroom and warehouse
facility for Leeds-based TWS, a customer of Advantage Windows and
Conservatories Ltd.
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on this Story]
Siegenia-Aubi
In for the Long Haul
It's
when times are tough that you find out who your real friends are,
says Siegenia-Aubi general manager, Léann Hearne.
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on this Story]
Hot
New Wrapping Machine for Synseal
Synseal
Extrusions Ltd has invested in a new, fully automated polycarbonate
wrapping machine, costing over £100,000.
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on this Story]
Green
Thinking L.B. Plastics goes Unleaded
L.B.
Plastics says that it has become the first UK based window and door
systems company to phase out the use of lead stabilisers across
its range of PVC products, ten years ahead of the Europe-wide EU
monitored voluntary agreement to do so.
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on this Story]
Vitro
in Discussions with Libbey to Pursue Sale of Vitrocrisa
Vitro
has announced that it is in discussions to pursue the sale
of its 51 percent stake in Vitrocrisa to Libbey Inc.
Vitrocrisa is a joint venture between Vitro and Libbey, and
is the largest manufacturer of glass tableware in Latin America.
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on this Story]
Roof-Glas™
Sales Go Through the Roof
Just
six months since it was launched sales of the Roof-Glas™
conservatory glazing unit from Darby Glass are more
than double the projected estimate. With orders
currently running at over 20 per week, Darby Glass
believes sales could reach £250,000 a month
by this time next year.
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on this Story]
K-Seal
Differentiates with Edgetech
Birkenhead
based sealed-unit and toughened safety glass manufacturer,
K-Seal, differentiates itself with Edgetech's Warm Edge
Super Spacer® technology.
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on this Story]
IMI
plc Completes the Sale of Polypipe
IMI
plc, the major international engineering group, announced yesterday
that it has completed the sale of Polypipe to Castle Harlan Partners
IV L.P., an investment fund
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on this Story]
Rehau's
Commitment to the UK Pays Dividends
With
continuing uncertainty in the PVC-U systems market, Rehau says it is
beginning to pick up new customers who are attracted to the strength
and security of the market leader.
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on this Story]
Sold
Secure is a Classic for Window Company
With
over two decades of successful trading, Classic Windows knows a thing
or two about delivering quality products and service. The company was
quick to recognise the benefits of GU Ferco's Sold Secure scheme.
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on this Story]
Profitmaker
helps Maximise Fitting Capacity and Turnover
Cash
really is king when you’re running a business. Run out of cash,
and the business fails. And as window companies get paid at the point
of installation, it’s fitting capacity that’s a crucial factor
in determining cash flow and turnover.
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on this Story]
Ireland's
Senator Fixes SFS Quality Deal
Wexford-based
Senator Windows has added at least a further 12 months to its 14-year
relationship with SFS intec, with the signing of a new deal for the
supply of fasteners and door hinges.
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on this Story]
HB
Construction says Newstead ‘Beats Competition on all Counts’
Unreliable
deliveries and high prices forced HB Construction (North West) Ltd,
based in Stoke-on-Trent, to look for another supplier of windows, conservatory
roofs and doors. ‘We’ve used other trade fabricators in the
past, but we just weren’t happy,’
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on this Story]
FitriteXpress
Customer Wins Pole Position at Silverstone
PVCu
fabricator, Sash UK Ltd, has announced the winner of its FitriteXpress
Grand Prix competition as First Stop Builders Merchants Ltd in Kilmarnock.
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The
2005 Annual British Glass Health & Safety Conference
This
year's British Glass Annual Health & Safety Conference and Exhibition
(jointly with Glass & Glazing Federation) is to be held at the Mere
Golf and Country Club in Knutsford on the 2nd November 2005. The theme
this year is Worker Involvement.
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on this Story]
Coloured
Profile Increases in Popularity
Renolit
foil based coloured profile accounts for 8% of Kömmerling's total
sales to UK fabricators. Its popularity has risen over the past 5 years
and is continuing to grow.
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on this Story]
GAP,
Has it Licked!
GAP,
the PVC-UE roofline stockist has supplied Swish fascias, soffit, cladding
and window trims to Knowsley Housing Trust for the latest stage of its
£300 million refurbishment programme.
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on this Story]
Sign
Windows says Masterframe’s Windows put the Rest to Shame
Leicester-based
Sign Windows started looking for a premium vertical slider fabricator
when its systems company wouldn’t produce a profile for an authentic-looking
sash window.
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on this Story]