EMAP
Maclaren announces new glass show
Emap Maclaren has announced the launch of a new event providing the ultimate
forum for the entire UK glass industry at a time when demand for glass
has reached unprecedented levels.
GP&T - The Glass Processing & Technology Exhibition, is to be
staged at the NEC, Birmingham, UK, 11th -I3th November 2003 and will be
dedicated to the innovation and technology involved in glass production.
Glass is increasingly being used in new and innovative ways and in a wide
range of industries, from construction to automotive to retail. With more
glass being used today than ever before, even more emphasis is being placed
on value added processes such as toughening, laminating and coatings to
name but a few all of which will feature at GP&T.
More than just an exhibition. The OP&T organisers will host a series
of technical conferences and seminars during the exhibition. With the
demand for knowledge and information at an all time high, as changes to
legislation and new technologies occur, the addition of the seminar sessions
will be an invaluable additional element for visitors to the exhibition.
GP&T 2003 will address all the areas involved in today's glass production
including manufacture, processing, treatment and finishing. A dedicated
area within the show - 'The Finished Article' - will also provide a focal
point for products manufactured in glass.
Support for the exhibition has already been secured through a number of
launch partners that include 'blue chip' international companies within
the glass industry. The following Glass Processing & Technology exhibition
launch partners have confirmed their intentions to work closely with the
organisers to ensure the success of the event: Bohle, Bystronic Lenhardt
UK, Glass & Glazing Federation, Glaverbel, Pilkington, Promac Glass
Machinery, Rankins Glass, Ritec, Saint Gobain Glass, Tamglass and Willian
Design.
Chris Keller, Emap Maclaren Event Director for GP&T 2003 comments
- 'We have undertaken substantial research into the market and recognise
this as the perfect opportunity to launch GP&T, the exhibition truly
dedicated to the needs of the glass processing and technology industry.
We are delighted at the support given by our launch partners and look
forward to working with them to ensure that 11th - 13th November, 2003
are dates that everyone involved in the glass industry cannot afford to
miss'.
Stand sales enquiries: Leah Tidy, Sales Manager, GP&T 0208 277 5733
Tamglass
and Bavelloni in Co-operation Negotiations
Tamglass Group of Finland, fully owned by Kyro Corporation listed on the
Helsinki Exchanges, and Bavelloni Group of Italy, fully owned by the Bavelloni
family, are in negotiations over mutual co operation. The aim is to provide
the marketplace with a world-leading range of complete solutions for glass
processing. This combination would serve all the glass proeessing industry's
needs from pre-processing to finished value-added glass products by using
both companies' products and sales and service networks. Co-operation
may also involve ownership arrangements.
Tamglass Group is a world leader in safety glass processing machinery
with 16 customer service locations world-wide and with over 50% market
share in its main product groups. Tamglass' net sales in 2001 was EUR
120.9 million, a growth of 30% from the previous year, and operating profit
EUR 15.2 million. The financial standing of Tamglass and Kyro is strong
and the equity ratio of the Kyro Group is about 80%. Tamglass Group's
new orders during the first nine months of this year are ahead of new
orders at the same time of last year.
Bavelloni Group, a world leader in edge working machinery and related
tools for the glass and stone industries, has a global sales network and
over 30% market share in its main product categories. Bavelloni's net
sales in 2001 was EUR 88.9 million, growth 15.5 % from the previous year,
and operating profit EUR 8.3 million. Bavelloni Group's financial standing
is very strong. Bavelloni's new orders this year are also following the
Group's business plan for 2002.
Both highly successful companies aim to continue and further strengthen
their businesses under their own names and with their existing organisations,
by developing their high quality product lines and by using available
synergies in logistics, sales, installations and after-sales services.
The companies estimate, that the negotiations could be flnalised by the
end of the year.
Bjork's
Mother on Hunger Strike
On
October 17th the mother of Icelandic pop singer Bjork was 11 days into
a hunger strike in protest at plans to develop part of Iceland's wilderness.
Hildur Runa Hauksdottir (right) is trying to stop the aluminium producer
Alcoa building a smelter and power plant in the area above Vatnajokull
in east Iceland. Bjork, who has recently given birth to her second child,
was one of the first critics of the huge scheme when it was proposed almost
three years ago. Vatnajokull is marked by volcanic activity.
Now Ms Hauksdottir, who helped her daughter produce her first record at
the age of 11, is hoping her action will mobilise opposition to the project.
'I'm more optimistic now than I was at the start of the hunger strike,'
she said. 'People are pledging their support and for me that gives me
a lot of strength. I don't believe that Alcoa or the Icelandic Government
should underestimate the will of the Icelandic people.'
Alcoa and the Icelandic Government signed a declaration of intent to build
the power plant and smelter in July. The Karahnjukar Hydropower Project
is expected to provide 2,000 construction jobs and up to 1,000 permanent
posts in an area of Iceland that suffers from high unemployment. But environmentalists
say the development will ruin the wilderness area above Vatnajokull -
Europe's largest glacier. In June, the World Wildlife Fund called on Alcoa,
which has 129,000 employees around the world, to pull out of the plan.
Wade Hughes, member of Alcoa's Iceland project team, has maintained that
the project would only alter a 'relatively small' part of the wilderness
area. Mr Hughes has also spoken to Ms Hauksdottir about her hunger strike.
'I said to her that we're very sorry to hear that and hope that she would
stop,' he said. 'If this project goes ahead, we welcome the opportunity
to work with supporters and critics alike.' Ms Hauksdottir has been surviving
on tea made from Icelandic thyme and yarrow since beginning her hunger
strike. 'I haven't decided how far to go,' she said. 'It might take another
week.'
Click here for what Alcoa says about its plans
in Iceland are and what other Icelanders are saying
World's
first self-cleaning glass included in new book on 'Inventions and Discoveries
That Have Shaped The World'.
The wheel, the aeroplane, television, nuclear power, the theory of relativity
and the Internet. These are just a few of the world's most exciting and
influential developments listed in a new book just published '1000 Inventions
& Discoveries' by Dorling Kindersley. Alongside these and other world-changing
innovations such as Braille, the parachute and even champagne is 'Float
Glass' (1959) and 'Self-Cleaning Glass' (2001), both invented by Pilkington,
with the latter being the very last entry in the book.
Written
by Briton Roger Bridgman, '1000 Inventions & Discoveries' is published
in association with such august bodies as The Smithsonian Institute in
the United States, and no less than the Science Museum in Britain. Illustrated
lavishly in 256 pages of full colour, the book uncovers '...the real stories
behind 1000 remarkable inventions and discoveries that have shaped our
world.'
The book records that 'Nearly all window glass is made by the float glass
process' and cites Alastair Pilkington as the originator of the idea.
With entries chronologically listed in the year of their introduction,
float glass appears alongside the laser concept, the semiconductor integrated
circuit and the seat belt, amongst others.
The entry for 'Self-Cleaning Glass' follows one for the first cloning
of an endangered animal, also in 2001, and proclaims that 'window cleaning
may soon be a thing of the past'. It names Kevin Sanderson and his team
of chemists at Pilkington as the inventors. Says a somewhat bemused Kevin:
'It is quite an honour to be included alongside such luminaries as Einstein,
Thomas Edison and Charles Darwin, although their contributions may be
regarded as slightly more profound in their effect upon the world. But
my colleagues and I are obviously very proud of our work with Pilkington
ActivTM and it's something to show my grandchildren in years to come.'
'1000 Inventions & Discoveries' By Roger Bridgman, published by Dorling
Kindersley ISBN: 0751339288, priced £14. 99.
Tel: 01744 28882
Web: http://www.pilkington.com
George
Wimpey acquires Laing Homes
The Board of George Wimpey has announced that it has conditionally agreed
to acquire Laing Homes from John Laing for a total consideration expected
to amount to approximately £297m (including the repayment of intra-group
debt).
The consideration will be paid in cash with the repayment of £30
million of intra-group debt on completion and the balance paid in instalments
by 31 December 2003. After taking the benefits of this payment schedule
into account, the price represents a small discount to the net asset value
of Laing Homes at completion.
The acquisition of Laing Homes represents an excellent opportunity to
accelerate George Wimpey’s strategy to develop a UK premium brand
business:
* Laing Homes has a strong presence in the premium market, with well-located
sites in the Thames Valley, the Home Counties and the Midlands
* Its average selling price in 2002, excluding social housing, is expected
to be around £280,000, almost twice that of George Wimpey’s
existing business. In 2001, Laing Homes completed 1,232 homes, generating
a turnover of £312m
* 'Laing Homes' is a strong and well-recognised premium brand, with a
record of winning leading awards for the housebuilding industry. George
Wimpey will apply this brand to its premium product offering
* The management and employees of Laing Homes have an excellent skill
base appropriate for a premium housebuilder, notably in marketing, customer
service and land purchasing processes. To ensure these skills are maintained,
George Wimpey will run Laing Homes separate to and distinct from George
Wimpey’s existing UK business
Guardian’s
new Inspiration UV Picture Glass Protects against Fading
Guardian Industries Corp. launched its Inspiration UV Glass recently at
the Décor Expo in Atlanta. Inspiration UV is a coated glass product
for professional framers everywhere, from the picture framing industry
to gallery owners to museums, developed at the company's Science &
Technology Center in Carleton, Mich.
Guardian's Inspiration UV Glass blocks up to 98 percent of harmful ultraviolet
rays (300-380 nanometers) that can damage or fade framed photographs and
prints. Inspiration UV Glass will not change the colour or appearance
of framed pieces because of its neutral colour and clarity.
A plastic film protects each piece of Guardian's Inspiration UV Glass
from scratching during transportation or in framing operations. The film,
which adheres to the coated side of Inspiration UV Glass, eliminates any
confusion about which surface should face the artwork during the framing
process. Inspiration UV Glass cuts easily by hand or with wall-mounted
glasscutters.
'Consumers want a high performance product to protect their investments
and photos from discoloration and framers want simple-to-handle glass
that provides value to their customers while protecting their expensive
glass inventory,' says Tony Hobart, sales group vice president. 'Guardian
delivers both with Inspiration UV Glass.'
In addition, Guardian featured its Inspiration NG Glass, a framing glass
that reduces light glare on photos, diplomas or framed art and Inspiration
CL Glass, a clear glass, at the Décor Expo. Inspiration NG is available
with a UV blocking coating.
First
Public Sector Installation of Spectus Reversible Windows
Some local authority homes in Guildford have undergone a full window replacement
using the reversible PVCu window from Spectus. Installed by Dorwin Ltd,
the refurbishment means that residents have waved goodbye to 1980s metal-framed
single-glazing in favour of attractive modern fenestration.
This project is one of the first to be completed using Spectus' reversible
windows, which protrude only to the exterior, leaving blinds and curtains
undisturbed and minimising the intrusion into living space - a major concern
in small flats.
The benefits of reversible windows to high-rise buildings are obvious:
both sides can be cleaned from inside, removing the need for professional
contract cleaners, lowering cleaning costs.
David Sellers, the Project Manager who chose the windows on behalf of
Guildford Borough Council Department of Housing and Health Services was
very pleased wth the result: 'The new windows offer a definite improvement
in everyday performance and long-term efficiency, and their aesthetic
appeal improves the appearance of the building, pleasing residents and
neighbours alike'.
Replacing brown, metal fittings with bright, white ones has provided an
instant facelift, and the improved design quality of thissystem has been
a success with all involved.
Tel: 01625 420400
Covering
all the angles with Emar
It was the performance of one of the smallest machines in his insulating
glass (IG) manufacturing plant that has led Paddy McIlhatton to buy the
largest from the same manufacturer. The reliability of an Emar PIB extruder
at McIlhatton & Co. of Ballymoney in County Antrim, prompted Paddy
to take a close look at Emar washing lines when he decided that a high
quality, fully automatic line was needed to maintain production excellence
in the light of the new European standards and changes to the Building
Regulations. Emar can be seen at Glasstec next week: Hall 13 Stand 22.
A
semi-automatic line in the Midlands gave Paddy the chance to see an Emar
line in operation and, just as importantly, to talk to the owner about
his experience with the equipment. With the assurance that the machine
would be supplied by Emar with support from UK agent, DJ Glass Services,
and that DJGS would continue to provide the technical support and hold
spare parts, the order was placed for an automatic line with a maximum
unit size of 3m x 2m.
Now that the line has been operating for nearly twelve months, Paddy comments:
'There are no shortcuts in this business - to produce an exceptionally
good IG unit with very low MVT, you must use top quality equipment. Reliability,
simple operation, easy service and maintenance and competitive pricing
is what I ask of any machinery and the Emar line has proved to be a very
good investment in all these respects. Service and supply from Italy when
we needed it was fast and now Dave Frost has established DJGS to fully
service our future requirements, they will always available when we need
them.'
Since he founded his business 15 years ago, the company has grown to become
a leading supplier in Northern Ireland of sealed units, windows, doors
and conservatories. 'Quality products and quality service, whether the
customer is a private householder or a municipal authority, our standards
are the same', says Paddy. Several large council contracts have been keeping
the factory busy, balancing the service to the domestic market, where
the ranges of Georgian and decorative glass are very popular. IG unit
manufacture is currently running at around 3,000 units per week, mostly
for supply only, although the importance of having top quality IG units
for the company's own windows and conservatories is vital. About half
the company's total staff of 30 work on the glass and IG unit operation
in the 26,000 sq ft factory. With an automatic cutting table and a spacer
profile bender, the process is highly automated. Units are dual sealed
with PIB and hot melt sealant, applied on two Emar rotary gunning tables.
With a batch of sealed units currently under test for EN 1279, McIlhatton
have now covered all the angles for accreditation to the new European
standards. The company's sealed units are already Kitemarked to BS 5713
and its PVC-U windows to BS 7412. Underpinning the entire operation is
an upgraded Factory Production Control manual, to establish accreditation
to BS EN ISO 9001:2000. The Emar line is equipped with Low E brushes as
standard, so when Document L is applied in Northern Ireland, McIlhatton
will be ready for that too.
Contact for further information: David Frost, DJ Glass Services
Tel: 07977 554024
email: d.frost3@ntlworld.com
Persimmon
puts Framefast Bay on Trial
One of the first major trials of HW Systems' FrameFast Bay cavity closer
and window acceptors to be undertaken by a national housebuilder is currently
in progress at The Folly, a Persimmon Homes development in Clapham, Bedfordshire.
The windows and cavity closers are being fabricated and supplied by Wellingborough-based
Graham Holmes Astraseal and will be included on around 50 homes once the
project is complete.
The trial is being undertaken to measure the FrameFast Bay's effectiveness
in overcoming build problems on site - particularly the issue of block
and brick work accuracy and Building Regulation requirements. Because
the cavity closer acts as a window former it provides an accurate template
to build around - the window is simply snapped into place once the building
work is complete.
FrameFast Bay will also meet the requirements of the Building Regulations
for closing cavities and the new thermal regulations. Persimmon will be
assessing the product's effectiveness in these areas during the trial.
'Many developer's house styles include bay windows because they are an
attractive design feature,' comments Andrew McKeown, Managing Director
of Astraseal, 'however workmanship issues have often made them a time
consuming and difficult structure to build - often requiring remedial
work following the initial installation. FrameFast Bay overcomes these
problems in an easy to work with format.'
Tel: 01625 423523
Web: http://www.hwsystems.co.uk
PPG
Reports $163m loss On Third Quarter
PPG Industries reported on October 17th third quarter net income of $148
million, or 87 cents a share, including aftertax income of $15 million,
or 9 cents a share, to reflect the decline in value of PPG stock included
in a previously reported asbestos settlement agreement. Excluding this
income, net income was $133 million, or 78 cents a share. Sales were $2.07
billion. This compares with third-quarter 2001 net income of $93 million,
or 55 cents a share, on sales of $2 billion.
For the first nine months of 2002, PPG recorded a net loss of $163 million,
or 96 cents a share, including one-time, aftertax charges of:
-- $480 million, or $2.83 a share, for the asbestos settlement;
-- $52 million, or 31 cents a share, for restructuring; and
-- $9 million, or 5 cents a share, for the cumulative effect of a required
accounting change.
Excluding these items, net income was $378 million, or $2.23 a share.
Sales were $6.08 billion.
This compares with nine-month 2001 net income of $304 million, or $1.80
a share, including a $71 million aftertax restructuring charge. Excluding
the charge, net income was $375 million, or $2.22 a share. Sales were
$6.26 billion.
'Although we are seeing some improvements, the global economy remains
uncertain,' said Raymond W. LeBoeuf, chairman and chief executive officer.
'However, the strategic steps we have taken in recent years to improve
our business mix have enabled us to increase earnings and the consistency
of those earnings. In addition, our relentless focus on cost reductions
and cash generation has enabled us to reduce our debt, and for the 31st
consecutive year, increase dividends, which we announced last quarter.'
Glass sales and earnings were down on lower volumes and prices and higher
pension and retiree medical costs, despite higher volumes in automotive
OEM, overhead reductions in every business and greater manufacturing efficiencies.
Watson
Dallas sold by Receivers
Iain Bennet, joint receiver of Watson Dallas Ltd, announced the sale of
the Perth-based residential doors business of Watson Dallas to IG Doors.
The sale was effective from 8th October.
IG Doors is a manufacturer and supplier of residential doors based in
Cwmbran, South Wales.
Mark Pulman, Managing Director of IG Doors, commented: 'The acquisition
of Watson Dallas exactly fits our strategy to develop our business geographically.
At present we have a relatively small share of the Scottish market for
residential doors and we wish to address this anomaly. We will develop
the business in Scotland and the North of England from the Watson Dallas
manufacturing base in Perth in which we will invest to improve the quality
of the service to our customers. We have been impressed by much of what
we have seen in the business and look forward to expanding our presence
in the important Scottish market.'
Commenting on the sale, joint receiver Iain Bennet of PricewaterhouseCoopers
said: 'I am pleased that this successful transaction will preserve the
jobs of the 56 employees retained at Watson Dallas and allow for the expansion
of the business under its new owners.'
3D
Slashes Closing Time - RoofWright integrates sales, design and manufacture
'All too often sales are lost when customers feel they need more time
to make up their minds on the last and often smallest details. When acustomer
can visualise all the options in 3D, confident decisions tend to be made
fast, shortening closing times to as little as a matter of minutes,' says
Jon Twigge, Sales Director at RPS.
RoofWright allows its salespeople to generate a 3D image on a laptop in
front of the customer - their ideal conservatory super-imposed on a photo
of their own house. Within a matter of seconds a standard Victorian, Edwardian
or P Shape etc. can be presented. A 3D image of a more complex shape,
complete with sales options, can be shown within minutes. An off the shelf
conservatory becomes bespoke - designed by the customer for the customer.
Training time to use the RoofWright package is minimal. A version for
fabricators and discounts for multiple copies are available.
Tel: 0161 426 1120
Email: mailto:sales@roofwright.co.uk
Download a demo copy from the web site: http://www.roofwright.co.uk
Conservatory
Roof Centre Re-locates
The Conservatory Roof Centre has relocated its factory to Cheltenham.
Roy Woodward, General Manager, explains, 'We have moved our factory in
order to increase capacity for manufacturing the unique Quantal roofing
system. We now have factory and warehousing space of over 15,000 sq ft.
'The Conservatory Roof Centre's experienced team work hard to ensure that
both our existing and new trade and commercial customers receive a product
and service of the highest possible standard. We pride ourselves on being
able to meet the individual customers' every need, offering the Quantal
system within a full conservatory package or on a roof only basis. The
system is available in a variety of styles, finishes and glazing options.
'We aim for a five day turnaround on most roofs even with toughened glass,
and can deliver direct to site. Full technical back up, from initial surveying
and base drawings using CAD, to final site installation. Plus for all
new customers, comprehensive training is provided on the first two installations
if required'.
The Conservatory Roof Centre is part of the Regent RS Group. The group
specialises in supplying an extensive range of PVCu windows using the
Veka and Swish system, PVCu doors, roofline, glass and conservatories
to trade, commercial and retail markets.
Tel: 01242 221 964.
Email: mailto:sales@quantal.co.uk
Web: http://www.quantal.co.uk
Imperial
Park site in South Bristol earmarked for Pilks
The success of Chartwell Land's landmark development, Imperial Park, was
further highlighted this week with the largest preletting in South Bristol
for three years. International glass manufacturer, Pilkington, has taken
a 3,466.3 sq m (37,312 sq ft) unit on the mixed-use development.
Pilkington, who has taken the unit at a rent of £225,000 per annum
on a twenty year lease, will use the factory for the manufacture of toughened
safety glass and as a glass distribution depot. Over 80 jobs will be created
when the £2 million factory and distribution centre opens in Spring
2003. Pilkington's existing distribution centre in St Thomas Street will
close next year, when the area is redeveloped.
The letting to Pilkington follows on from a recent spate of retail lettings.
Carpetright, Powerhouse and ScS are all now successfully trading within
the second phase of the scheme. Big W is to take a 9,285 sq m (100,000
sq ft) store on the park and B & Q is already open and trading. The
scheme has recently won an 'Excellent' rated BREEAM certificate for Phase
I and it has received a WESTEC 'Investors in the Community' Award for
its close working relationship with the community.
Ian Mashiter, Director of Development at Chartwell Land comments, 'We
are pleased to announce this major letting to Pilkington. It is a major
step forward in the regeneration of the site and highlights our commitment
to creating more investment in South Bristol and more employment opportunities.
We look forward to securing further phases of retail and employment development
in the near future.'
Colin Buckle & Co and King Sturge advised Chartwell Land.
Dual
source Suites for Secure
Secure
Windows and Door Systems Ltd will shortly become a fabricator of both
Spectus and HW Systems profiles. The Halesowen-based company, set up by
John Wakeman and Nick Hart, operates in the domestic, commercial and new
build build markets and made the decision to fabricate both systems to
accommodate the differing requirements of the sectors.
Spectus' Sightline 70 suite will be aimed primarily at the commercial
market while HW Systems' Vinylock 1600 and Framefast will be targeted
at the domestic and new build sectors.
Says John Wakeman, Director: 'The company currently fabricates around
80 frames per week but is looking to expand its production when it moves
to new premises during the next month.
'As an ambitious organisation we wanted to work in partnership with similarily
minded that could help us achive our goals - HW Systems & Spectus
fitted the bill.'
Tel: 01452 722227
Web: http://www.hwsystems.co.uk
CertainTeed
Breaks Ground on new Window Plant in Lebanon, Indiana
CertainTeed Corporation, a North American building products manufacturer,
broke ground recently on a new vinyl window manufacturing facility in
Lebanon, Indiana. The multi-million dollar facility will be located in
the Lebanon Business Park about 25 miles northwest of Indianapolis, and
is expected to be completed and operational by Spring 2003.
'This
new facility will bring much needed production capacity for our windows
into the Midwest,' says Larry Patterson, vice president of operations
for CertainTeed's Window Group. 'Logistically, Lebanon, Indiana is the
perfect location for this facility and will help drive a high level of
service for our wholesale distribution customers.'
The plant will be a window fabrication facility. The vinyl components
of the windows are produced by CertainTeed's Hagerstown, Maryland window
facility. The Lebanon plant will take those components, assemble the windows,
and distribute them to customers throughout the region.
The facility will initially employ 100-120 people, but could reach 350
within five years. A majority of the hiring will be done within the Boone
County region and is expected to begin in October. Extensive training
will begin shortly thereafter with production starting in the spring.
CertainTeed is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, a leading producer of abrasives,
building materials, containers, flat glass, industrial ceramics, insulation,
reinforcements and piping.
Tel: (610) 341-7000
Web: http://www.certainteed.com
Glass
Sculpture's 'One Hundred Books'
The UK's first permanent public projection artwork has just been unveiled
at Leeds Metropolitan University by Hilary Benn MP.
An adventurous form of public art, 'One Hundred Books' incorporates a
major glass, stainless steel and light sculpture with a permanent external
video-projection.
Created by Glasgow-based artist Stephen Hurrel, the piece was specially
commissioned by LMU for the Leslie Silver Library and Learning Centre.
The
sculpture, which is housed in the Wood House Lane entrance to the University
consists of 100 blue glass book covers placed on 20 glass shelves. The
covers represent one hundred books chosen by LMU staff who selected works
that were important to them.
During daylight hours, the book covers appear as deep blue tablets of
glass but as the light drops each day, they become back-illuminated, creating
a glowing blue composition against the honey-coloured brickwork.
A computer program randomly selects words from the first and last pages
of each of the 100 books, which are then projected each night onto the
exterior brickwork of the University.
Stephen Hurrel has exhibited and created public artworks around the world
and specialises in the interaction between new media technologies and
architectural and public spaces.
'One Hundred Books allowed me to explore how knowledge and information
is stored, retrieved and accessed in a contemporary library context.'
he said.
'This artwork celebrates both the qualities of words and seeks to re-animate
the selected books by placing their authors and texts within a public
context.' he added.
The University hopes the new sculpture will further enhance its reputation
as a centre of excellence in architecture and the built environment.
Race
Ahead with Profile 22
Two lucky Profile 22 visitors, Alf Farrow and Darren Street, won a day
at the Superbike races in Profile 22's daily Windowfab Exhibition draw
at Donington Park.
The
winning tickets were drawn by Jim Rawson, Chairman of Epwin Group, who
is pictured, left, congratulating Alf Farrow, Fabrication Manager at Doncaster
Metropolitan Borough Council. The other winner was Darren Street, Clerk
of Works at Bury District Council.
It was an appropriate prize for Alf who was a keen racing motorcyclist
in the 1970s, having competed in the Isle of Man Southern 100 road races
and at Cadwell Park before family commitments led him to stop.
At the show, Profile 22 demonstrated the versatility, thermal efficiency
and aesthetics of its 70mm system within the commercial sector. On display
was the updated Specifier Guide detailing new products and compliance
with latest legislative changes.
Profile 22 National Sales Manager, Andrew Reid, added the exhibition had,
yet again, provided them with plenty of good quality leads.
Contact: Keith White
Tel: 01952 290910
Web: http://www.profile22.co.uk
Paradise
Road Tour Returns to Harrogate
Over fifty specially invited delegates at the Chartered lnstitute of Housing
Conference in Harrogate once again enjoyed a relaxed, informal evening
of live entertainment, fine food and drink at the Grants Hotel as The
Travelling Rotories staged another leg of their Paradise Road Tour.
Richard Coulson Commercial Manager of Rehau Ltd, this year's joint sponsor
with Roto Frank Ltd states, 'The ClHC in Harrogate is an important exhibition
in the Rehau calendar and to be able to spend an evening in the company
of customers and friends old and new, is very special. To be entertained
so well by a group of guys that come from within the industry will, I
am sure, leave a lasting impression on all those who attended.'
(L-R)
Bob Jenkins, Gary Davies, Howard Varley and Roger Gape
Asked how The Travelling Rotories first got together, Howard Varley of
Roto explained, 'lt all started in Harrogate back in 1999. I was introduced
to Bob Jenkins of Solar Windows who, like me, shared a passion for guitars
and live music. We started performing as a duo in pubs and hotels all
over the place.
'The following year, Roger 'Noddy' Gape from Solar Windows joined us on
bass and Gary 'The Reverend' Davies from Roto completed the line up on
drums. We christened the band 'The Travelling Rotories' and we have been
performing together at selected venues ever since.
'We've already been booked for Harrogate 2003, but people should look
for us on the conference and exhibition circuit, because the 'Paradise
Road' tour is getting longer.
Tel: 01788 541840
Email: mailto:info@roto-frank.de
Web: http://www.roto.de