Sustainability
Takes Centre Stand at Interbuild
Working
with the organisers of Interbuild the Council for Aluminium in Building
is attending Interbuild 2006 held on April 23rd to 27th and heading
up the centre piece for the aluminium in construction feature in conjunction
with the Aluminium Federation - Alfed. Both membership organisations
wish to promote their services to the industry sector whilst offering
a drop-in area for specifiers where any questions of the use of aluminium
in construction can be fielded. The 42 square metre stand will be
designed to be a networking area for visitors and association members
whilst also explaining the benefits both organisations can offer the
industry and its membership.
It is apparent that aluminium is growing in popularity as the number
one choice of window material for new executive homes. This trend
has been felt most in London where virtually all new high rise residential
properties use aluminium windows and doors. This trend has now spilt
over into replacement products for existing homes and refurbishment
projects where slim lines and security are of paramount importance.
CAB Members are also seeing a marked increase in enquiries for new
housing sites where aluminium windows are being offered as an upgrade
package to the traditional timber or PVCu windows fitted as standard.
There are also enquiries for traditional new housing sites where the
choice has been made to offer aluminium windows as the standard installed
product.
Today's aluminium windows and doors now incorporate some very sophisticated
thermal insulation systems which offer slim lines with strength and
good levels of insulation which more than meet the new Document L
requirements.
As a direct result of this increase in activity the public are becoming
more aware of the benefits in choosing aluminium in preference to
the traditional window materials in the market. Whilst aluminium products
can be more expensive to purchase they do offer a wide choice of colour,
excellent security options and above all the comfort of knowing they
will retain their looks and performance for a very long time.
As most responsible homeowners and businesses look to recycle materials
today, remember that aluminium is 100% recyclable as we have been
well informed on TV. Recycling may be a long time off however, as
some of the earliest examples of aluminium windows date from the early
1930s and are still going strong today. It's safe to say that the
choice of aluminium as a replacement product could last a lifetime.
When the product eventually is replaced, an average recycling rate
of 92% is being achieved as published by Delft University of Technology
as part of the Aluminium for Future Generations programme. Some of
the most impressive recycling rates were obtained from the Wembley
Stadium site which exceeded the average by recycling 96% of the aluminium
reclaimed from the building.
More information is available from http://www.c-a-b.org.uk
and http://www.chrysalis.uk.com
GlassBuild
America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo
At
GlassBuild America: The Glass,
Window & Door Expo - September
19-21, 2006 - you'll find over
350 exhibiting companies – more than 200,000 net square feet
of exhibit space provides an all-encompassing central showcase. 8,000
+ professionals from all segments of the glass, window, and door industries
will be in attendance.
GlassBuild America has been listed as one of the Top 200 largest U.S.
tradeshows of 2003 and 2004 in the annual listing compiled by Tradeshow
Week magazine.
Where: Las Vegas Convention Centre, Las Vegas, NV
When: September 19-21, 2006
Who: Produced By: National Glass Association
In Partnership With: Glass Association of North America, American
Architectural Manufacturers Association, Insulating Glass Manufacturers
Alliance and Bath Enclosure Manufacturers Association
For further information, contact:
Industry Events Department
8200 Greensboro Drive, Ste. 302
McLean, VA 22102-3881
Tel: 866/DIAL NGA, ext.173
Email: attend@GlassBuildAmerica.com
Web: http://www.GlassBuildAmerica.com
News
from GPD 2007 and GPD China 2006
GPD
2007 June 15 - 18, 2007
Plans for GPD 2007 are well underway. The event will again be held
in its traditional grounds in Tampere, Finland. It will comprise a
conference, workshops, a glass product exhibition and the unforgettable
evening social programme.
The conference will review the latest technological advancements and
trends in architectural as well as automotive glass.
The workshops will provide in-depth studies on specific glass technologies
both on the theory and practical levels.
The glass product exhibition will give glass companies the opportunity
to display their products, distribute commercial information and hopefully
close deals!
The evening social programme will be designed to offer the appropriate
atmosphere for networking and further business discussions
GPD Returns to China in April 23 - 24, 2006
The Glass Processing Days Conference returns to China in conjunction
with the China Glass Expo in Beijing. The conference targets members
of the international glass community who take a special interest in
the industry's developments in China.
China Glass is scheduled for April 25-28. GPD China will be held immediately
before that to ensure that effective participation in both events
is possible. The status of the event now moves from that of a seminar
to a conference.
This time, there will be two parallel sessions;
a practical session for processing and technical demonstrations suitable
for glass experts, glass production and construction personnel
a markets and architectural trends session, suitable for top management.
The programme also includes factory visits to local Chinese-owned
glass industries to familiarise participants with the practical implications
of market-oriented glass production in China today. The main supporter
of the GPD, Tamglass Ltd, has operated its assembly unit in China
for a number of years now and thus built up a state-of-the-art understanding
of the local market mechanism.
Since the conference presentations will be non-commercial, all 'speaking'
companies will be offered presentation tables to display commercial
information about their products and companies.
The theme in 2006 is the use of high-quality safety glass in buildings
to improve energy management, safety and security.
If you're interested in participating either in GPD China 2006 or
GPD 2007 in Finland, please contact Ms. Tiina Penttilä, tiina.penttila@tamglass.com.
New
Seminars help Companies Avoid Crisis
The
Window Industry is facing tough times, with more and more fabricators
and installers feeling the pressure of fewer leads, less orders and
cut-throat margins. According to Industry consultant Andrew Scott
companies need to take action now, or face extinction ‘There
are too many companies trying to service fewer and fewer customers,
and ultimately there will be winners and losers. Some companies will
develop a new strategy to adapt to this new market, others will continue
to do what they've always done - and face extinction.’
To deal with this crisis a new series of hard-hitting seminars was
launched at Glassex, with widespread support from across the Industry.
Hosted by Andrew Scott from Purplex Business Consultants, the two
Seminars - Sales Masterclass and Business Supergrowth - aim to tackle
the two main issues facing the Industry ‘In a tough market, fabricators
& installers need to learn how to improve their sales skills to
win orders at the right margins, and Sales Masterclass tackles this
problem head-on. The second Seminar, Business Supergrowth, provides
installers with the tools and strategies to grow and improve their
business and outperform competitors - even in a difficult market’
added Scott.
The 2006 Window Industry Seminars have already received widespread
bookings from installers and fabricators across the UK but spaces
are strictly limited and are already selling out fast. The two Seminars
are held at various locations across the country:
Leeds - 12th April
Birmingham - 11th May
London - 24th May
Bristol - 6th June
Sales Masterclass starts at 9am and finishes at 12pm, and Business
Supergrowth starts at 2pm and finishes around 5pm. For those companies
wanting to improve their sales and margins in 2006 and adapt to this
changing marketplace, it is advisable to book now. Places are just
£149 per seminar, with a free place for every four booked. Companies
can book online at http://www.purplex.uk.com,
by telephone on 0870 062 5318 or fax on 0870 787 9407.
Speakers
Confirmed for Energy Seminar
FaberMaunsell
(ODPM), BFRC and Energy Saving Trust confirmed to speak at industry-wide
seminar, Ricoh Arena May 10th
Experts on the building regulations, energy efficiency and the window
industry will speak at the seminar, Increase your profits: Energy
Efficiency in Focus, sponsored by Edgetech IG Inc. ‘This free
seminar is an opportunity to hear the latest thinking, quiz the experts
and take part in an industry-wide debate,’ says Edgetech's Sales
Director and General Manager Andy Jones.
‘In this tough market, companies can't wait to see what others
will do before acting themselves. Many believe the new Window Energy
Ratings system aids end-user recognition, adds value and margin and
makes it easier to sell windows. Others say it's a voluntary scheme
that takes time and money, so why bother?
But what else is in the pipeline? The speakers, which include Frances
Galvanoni of the Energy Saving Trust, Robin Kent of the British Fenestration
Rating Council and John Palmer of FaberMaunsell, on behalf of the
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, will present the facts and more.’
Jim Moody of Tradelink Direct, Gareth East of Saint Gobain Solaglas
and Gerhard Reichert, Vice President of Business Development of Edgetech
IG Inc. will also be speaking.
Register online at http://www.521621.com/seminars
or contact Anne O'Connor, at Edgetech on 02476 705570 to book your
place.
glasstec
2006: Special Show ‘glass technology live 2006’
The
importance of solar energy as a key source of electricity is growing
at the same steady pace as is the potential for glass in solar building
components. A special show ‘glass technology live 2006’
organised at glasstec 2006 in Düsseldorf from 24th to 28th October,
is to focus on ‘Façade-Integrated Photovoltaics’.
Subsidies for solar energy in Germany and other countries have provided
this new branch of industry with spectacular growth rates, and it
is highly likely that solar modules will also become established as
active construction materials for building skins. In addition, electricity
can be generated by these façades.
The use of standard modules is straightforward in cold (ventilated)
façades. But, there are also other alternatives. In all-glass
house fronts photovoltaics modules can work as sunshades that generate
power. All-glass modules for double-glazing units or simple air-handling
skins have a number of innovations.
Individualised solutions are now made possible by an enhanced variety
of products in terms of dimensions, formats, colours, transparency
and transmission degrees.
Large-format glass-glass modules with highly efficient crystalline
solar cells have already surpassed the 10-m2 mark. In 2006 the Construction
Supervision Authority is expected to issue the first Type Approval
for this type of module on the German market, so removing the last
obstacle to its use in overhead single glazing. For especially demanding
façade designs, crystalline and amorphous technologies also
offer partially transparent designs.
Novel type solar cells make it possible to re-locate all contacting
to the reverse side of the solar cell. These render a higher energy
yield and make for a particularly homogeneous exterior view. Laboratories
are already busy working on the next but one cell generation such
as the pigment solar cell. This cell type will work entirely without
costly silicon technology.
glasstec 2006 will be presenting ‘Façade-Integrated Photovoltaics’
at the special show and the accompanying technical symposium. Guided
by innovative products and developments the symposium is designed
to illustrate the products' manufacturing technology, process engineering
and applications.
The ‘creation’ of a solar module, plant engineering for
module manufacturing and the integration of modules in functional
glazing, including applications in windows and house fronts, will
provide a unique presentation and information platform. The Glass
Technology Forum under the guidance of the VDMA (the German Machinery
and Plant Manufacturers' Association) is supported by the Fraunhofer-Institute
for Solar Energy Systems, (ISE), who will coordinate the show.
UK Representative, Messe Düsseldorf for travel packages/stand
build etc.
ITSL Ltd
Tel: 01442 230033
Fax: 01442 230012
Email: info@itsluk.com
The
organisers say that once again, this 12th edition of Polyclose
was without a doubt a big success. A total of 15,364 people from Belgium
and other countries visited Polyclose in Ghent/Belgium between January
19 and January 21. ‘The Polyclose team and the more than 370
exhibitors from different countries have done everything within their
powers to make this edition a fully-fledged trade fair again. More
than 120,000 invitations were sent out, dozens of advertisements and
articles were placed in trade journals all over Europe. Many professional
visitors from home and abroad had no hesitation travelling long distances
and, on the Friday, facing a veritable cloudburst just to be able
to attend this biennial international trade fair. In the professional
area of window, door, front and access technology and sunblind there
is no other comparable trade fair in the Benelux.’
Polyclose reaches for new heights....
Polyclose did not only grow in width, it also grew to new heights.
It was quite noticeable that the stands were made more attractive,
more original, but, more particularly, were also built higher. ‘A
development that underscores the philosophy of the fair. Because it's
not about quantity, but about quality. Something that is also emphasised
by the exhibitors. When asked a few brief questions afterwards, many
companies reported they were very happy. Most of them said that for
them the fair was already a success on the Friday.’
During their quest for new trends and market players, visitors could
also enjoy original acts. From pantomime to Miss Belgium, real cocktail
shakers and the mini cinema. All in all it was a highlight for both
visitors and exhibitors.
Discernible trends.....
New guidelines for ventilation grilles
From January 1st, 2006, new legislation came into force in Belgium
with regard to interior air-conditioning. This legislation flows from
the so-called EPB Energy Performance Standard. The new guidelines
in the area of ventilation in housing construction and renovation
in Belgium predominated. What was noticeable was that suppliers of
ventilation grilles offered training opportunities to visitors who
were looking for this information. Polyclose also gave exhibitors
the chance to introduce their adapted/new grilles, as demanded by
this legislation.
From key to finger scan
The development of traditional locks to ‘domotica’ and beyond.
Domotica are the electronics that one encounters in and around a building.
The possibilities are without precedent and developed from keys to
remote control, infrared as well as radio-controlled. This was quickly
followed by the impressive transponder or chip, the finger print scan
and the iris scan. These applications are not standard yet in housing
construction, but they will offer unprecedented possibilities in the
future. This is a sector that as a result of rapid developments is
sure to receive a lot of attention again at the next edition of Polyclose,
in 2008.
Architects
get an in-depth view......
The professional architects who visited Polyclose were given star
treatment. The specialist displays gave them the chance to see the
latest trends in the areas of profiles, materials and glass. That
this meant they had to miss out on the different bricks was something
they were prepared to accept.
Polyclose in Europe.....
One aspect of the fair that stood out was the large number of Dutch
exhibitors and visitors. This is proof that this specialist trade
fair is within the Benelux the obvious place where professionals can
find everything they are looking for. Even visitors from the northern
provinces of The Netherlands had found their way to Ghent, not to
mention the many international visitors from all parts of the world.
Of course they came from countries in Europe, but also from, among
others, Iceland, Russia, India and Iran. As a result, Polyclose retains
a permanent spot on the international fairs map. The trend that became
apparent at this edition was that Belgian companies also presented
themselves with their Dutch partners on bigger stands. A development
that is sure to continue in 2008. Confirmation of the fact that the
presence of the ‘Hollander’ is regarded as natural in Ghent.
Waiting list...
Securing a place for yourself at the fair is no longer something that
can be taken for granted. From November last year, the fair organisation
was already working with a waiting list. Coupled with the strict entry
conditions, this positive development means that potential exhibitors
have to move fast if they want to be there in 2008.
Dates for the next Polyclose: January 17, 18 and 19, 2008
Web: http://www.polyclose.be
BRE
Events
Each month BRE runs a number of
training workshops and seminars on important issues. The programme
for the first quarter of 2006 includes:
Workshops on the new Part L Regulations
1. From April all non-domestic buildings over 500m2 must be pressure
tested to demonstrate compliance with the new airtightness standard
in Part L of the Building Regulations. Compliance with the requirements
will be explained by BRE airtightness specialists at this half-day
seminar for architects and contractors, on 25th January in London.
The programme will focus on the design issues, construction techniques
and workmanship standards that need to be addressed and will look
at the airtightness testing process itself.
2. A one-day CPD workshop, being held in Manchester on 15th February
and in Birmingham on 28th February will provide architects, engineers,
contractors, building control officers, and building owners and managers
with a useful overview of key changes to Part L including
design issues for fabric including airtightness and solar shading
design issues for services including heating, cooling and lighting
commissioning, metering and logbooks
advice on new procedures including certification and plant inspections
demonstration of SBEM - the national calculation methodology software.
Book online at http://www.bre.co.uk/events
or call 01923 664800, Email events@bre.co.uk
Small scale, building integrated wind power
The UK's renewable energy target for 2010 will mostly be met through
large-scale renewable energy projects. However, small-scale installations
will also have an important role to play. Delegates at this one day
seminar will gain knowledge of what wind power technologies are available
and how they can be incorporated into buildings. Speakers will cover
a range of issues including technologies, grid connection and metering,
government policy, grant schemes and planning. For more information
and to book online visit http://www.bre.co.uk/events
or call 01923 664800, Email events@bre.co.uk
Sustainable Design
BRE experts will be speaking at two major forthcoming events - Ecobuild
and Futurebuild - at Earls Court on February 22-23. Aimed at developers,
construction industry professionals and building owners and managers,
the two conferences will provide a mix of keynote addresses, technical
overviews and workshops where hands-on information will be shared.
BRE speakers include David Strong who will look at the impact that
energy performance certification will have on the construction and
property industries, and George Martin who will describe how the design
charrette process can be used to deliver sustainable buildings and
meet renewables targets. Visit the BRE Stand E64. For more information
http://www.ecobuild.co.uk
Flood damage to housing
Over 2 million properties in England and Wales are at risk from flooding.
For housing providers and the construction industry, the implications
are immense. This one day conference on March 7th brings the key parties
together to debate and identify what further action can be taken to
make the UK housing stock more flood resilient. The intention of the
conference organisers is that this should be a dynamic event: a starting
point for action, with a set of specific objectives and outcomes to
meet. Delegates will hear from leading experts in flooding risk and
management, and those responsible for delivering major regeneration.
For more information please visit http://www.bre.co.uk/events
or email events@bre.co.uk
SAFER06
A one day conference on the 28th February 2006 which explains
the implications of the new fire legislation and the requirements
of DSEAR, and will help you understand the actions you need to take
ensure safety and compliance. For full details see http://www.bre.co.uk/events
Edgetech
I.G. Inc. to Present ‘Improving Long-Term Energy Performance’
at Glass Processing Days China 2006
Gerhard
Reichert, Edgetech's Vice President
of International Business Development, is scheduled to present ‘Improving
Long-Term Energy Performance of Insulating Glass in Buildings,’
at the upcoming Glass Processing Days (GPD) China 2006 in Beijing, China.
Reichert will review the latest technological trends for improving insulating
glass quality and optimising insulating glass energy performance. The
primary butyl seal in insulating glass technology has been responsible
for providing durability to the energy saving properties of glass in
buildings. Two new trends in improving the consistency and quality of
the primary butyl seal will be examined in detail. All new robotic gunning
is being introduced to the market, along with online butyl extrusion
automation, to offer new standards in quality for insulating glass design
and production. These new technological achievements in processing energy
saving glass products translate into longer lasting, high performance
IG units for improved energy management and environmental safety in
buildings.
GPD China is scheduled for April 23 - 24, 2006 at the Landmark Hotel
Beijing. The China Glass Exhibition will immediately follow. For more
information, visit http://www.gpd.fi/china.
Web: http://www.superspacer.com
Closing
Report - 3rd Fenestration China 2005
China’s
economy keeps on growing – and puts the People’s Republic
in the headlines as the future fourth-largest economic nation in the
world. The long-term boom markets also include the building industry.
Window and facade construction was presented as a subsegment of the
industry at Fenestration China,
which took place in Peking from 16-19 November 2005. The trade fair
has consolidated its leading position in China: The big names in the
industry were present and the figures for exhibitors and visitors rose
again. Some 200 companies (2004: 180) from nine countries were represented
in Peking. Nürnberg Global Fairs as overseas co-organiser was more
than satisfied with the figures: 23,500 visitors (2004: 22,000) found
their way to the trade fair.
The prospects for the coming years are still promising: China offers
German window construction companies good growth rates and an estimated
annual market for windows and doors in the three-figure millions range.
Fenestration has established itself as a major trade fair in the window
construction sector in China – and the exhibitors agree with this
assessment. The total display area of 7,150 square metres net (gross:
19,000 m2) was used mainly by companies from the window (steel, aluminium,
wood and PVC) and door sectors (commercially available and industrial
doors and garage doors). Exhibitors from segments such as hardware,
accessories and shading systems were also present in smaller numbers.
The presence of the industry’s key representatives at the trade
fair demonstrated the importance of Fenestration China for the Chinese
market. The exhibitors came from nine countries in addition to Germany,
with companies from Australia, France, Great Britain, Italy, Korea,
Switzerland, Turkey and the USA. Twelve well-known companies from the
window construction industry presented their products in the German
pavilion alone.
The 23,500 visitors at the trade fair in Peking were mainly manufacturers
of doors, windows, awnings and roller shutters, and architects, planning
consultants, building engineers, building contractors and interior decorators
from 23 countries. This year’s exhibition was again accompanied
by the conference 'Fenestration Days China' (subject: Applied Energy
Efficiency in Buildings) – a successful event with some 182 visitors
and 27 well-known speakers from China, Germany, the USA, Australia,
Finland, Belgium, Singapore and Switzerland.
Nürnberg Global Fairs expects to organise a pavilion again at the
next trade fair, so that German companies can exhibit at attractive
terms. The 4th Fenestration China takes place in Peking from 5-8 December
2006.
Trade
visitors at the exhibition duo fensterbau/frontale and HOLZ-HANDWERK,
which takes place in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from 22-25 March
2006, can look forward to a comprehensive range of products from over
1,200 exhibitors from all over the world. Another good reason for visiting
the exhibition is the extra information offered by the supporting programme
on windows, facades and woodworking. This year's highlights include
the Forum Architecture - Windows - Facades on Thursday, 23rd March 2006
in CCN Ost, the new congress centre of NürnbergMesse.
The theme of the 3rd Forum Architecture - Windows - Facades is ‘Technology
and/or Architecture’. As in 2002 and 2004, the programme of the
half-day event for architects and planners follows a strict order. Only
four presentations are to create the link from theory to detail, and
this with reference to the latest developments in the fields of architecture,
windows and facades. The presentations are therefore structured with
the following levels: Theory / Practice I - International / Practice
II - National / Detail.
The theory level, in this case the theory of facades, is represented
by Andrea Compagno of Zurich with his presentation 'Energy-Efficient
Facades: State of the Art'. The services of architect and designer Mario
Bellini of Milan have been obtained for the Practice I level. Elmar
Schossig of Gatermann Schossig Architekten Cologne follows with Practice
II and the Detail level is examined by Dr. Helmut Köster, architect
and light planner of Frankfurt am Main.
Andrea Compagno is an international facade planning consultant and well
known for numerous presentations and publications in journals and books.
He is currently co-operating in several projects in Italy with Mario
Bellini Associati S.r.l., for example, the Centro Culturale in Turin
and Palazzo Pepoli Vecchio, the municipal museum in Bologna. Besides
his many demanding and mostly very extensive architecture projects,
Mario Bellini achieved world fame as a designer back in the 60's and
70's. His furniture and product designs are included in all museum design
collections in the world. Gatermann Schossig Architekten is one of the
most innovative consultant architects in Germany. The architects complete
a number of their projects at the end of 2005 / beginning of 2006, including
projects distinguished by features such as integral facade techniques,
like the Triangle tower block and the Kontor 19 project in Cologne and
Capricorn House in the Düsseldorf media centre. Dr. Helmut Köster,
who has co-operated intensively with the Cologne architects for many
years, is Germany's leading expert on daylight and artificial light
control with slats. His book entitled 'Dynamic Daylight in Architecture',
published by Birkhäuser in 2004, shows principles, systems and
projects for daylight planning and is regarded as a reference work on
this subject.
Participation in the Forum Architecture - Windows - Facades is free,
but subject to prior registration due to the limited number of seats.
Please therefore register as quickly as possible by fax: +49 (0) 711.
7591-410.
The registered participants receive the forum documentation in book
form. The book contains the detailed description of the forum papers
together with supplementary information on the subject.
3rd Forum Architecture - Windows - Facades
Thursday, 23rd March 2006, 10 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.
Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, CCN Ost, Tokio hall
Organiser: NürnbergMesse in co-operation with the trade
journal 'xia IntelligenteArchitektur'
Sponsors: Bayerische Architektenkammer und BDA Bayern e.V.
The event is supported by the companies profine, HAUTAU and SANCO.
Profile
22 puts Customers 'Ahead of the Game'
Representatives
from over 100 fabricators and installers attended a recent Profile
22 seminar to hear about forthcoming revisions in the building
regulations.
The seminar proved so popular with customers that the venue was relocated
to larger facilities to accommodate the day's events more comfortably.
Keith White, Profile 22 Managing Director, welcomed delegates to the
seminar and introduced the main topics, which covered proposed amendments
to Building Regulations Documents F and L.
The presentations began with the changes in terminology and the implications
for window design and were explained in detail by Profile 22's technical
team, followed by the new requirements for trickle ventilation from
Lee Manton of Simon Air Management Systems.
After lunch, Rick Wilberforce of Pilkington gave detailed analysis of
Document L, and Profile 22's Tony Hughes explained the new energy ratings,
outlining the performance criteria and the ability of Profile 22 products
to meet them.
Peter Brookes of BGH conducted a final presentation on the importance
of staff training and the ways in which companies could expect to benefit
from initiating formal training programmes.
Event host Andrew Reid, Profile 22's Head of Sales, said: 'Profile 22
is well known for its proactive approach regarding pending changes within
the industry and in supporting customers by keeping them informed of
the changes that effect the way in which they do business and in turn,
how their customers business' are affected.
‘The building regulations are just one area and we decided to host
an event to explain the changes. This will be followed up in the coming
months with appropriate presentations to our customer's customers.
'We are committed to making sure that our customers have the right products,
support and information to keep them ahead in an increasingly competitive
market'
For further information about forthcoming Profile 22 seminars, or to
find out how Profile 22 could help your business, contact Profile 22
on Tel: 01952 290910 or visit the website: http://www.profile22.com
Masterframe
Windows Ltd
promoted the Window Energy Rating at construction exhibition Ecobuild
in Earls Court 2, London, on 22-23 February. The company says that its
green, C rated Bygone Collection window is the only Energy Saving Recommended
sliding sash in the UK and can reduce CO2 emissions by 74% compared
to a single glazed timber original.
Masterframe believes it is vital for representatives from the PVC-U
window industry to fly the flag at events and exhibitions like this
as promoting initiatives like the Window Energy Rating to green consumers
can help develop a new market for fabricators and installers alike.
Visitors to Ecobuild had the chance to meet with developers, architects,
planners and policy makers.
Exhibitors included the Energy Saving Trust, The British Research Establishment,
Aggregate Industries, Bauder, Marley, Monodraught and Vent Axia.
British
Rooflight will 'Steel' the Show
A
new British made rooflight 'Lumen'
is being launched at this year's National Homebuilding and Renovating
Show (2nd - 5th March 2006, NEC Birmingham).
Manufactured to sit flush, this low profile rooflight meets all the
standard requirements of a conservation rooflight suitable for a period
property but according to the company is unique in its attention to
detail. 'Everything from its fines lines of steel right down to its
brass tag demonstrating its authenticity have been carefully crafted.'
The Lumen rooflight will be exhibited by Tuscan Foundry Products one
of the leading suppliers of conservation style rooflights at stand no:
1241.
The Lumen rooflight has been especially made to replicate a traditional
Victorian design whilst providing one of the highest specifications
of glazing available today through incorporating Pilkington Activ -
the world's first self-cleaning glass.
Specialist non-reactive silicone has also been sourced to bed and front
the argon gas filled units to resemble the traditional putty appearance
found on an original Victorian rooflight. In addition, every rooflight
is produced with an anthracite timber liner, hand-crafted by a British
carpenter to provide the finishing touch on the inside.
Paul Trace, Managing Director of Tuscan Foundry Products explains the
need for detail:
'Our engineers have designed and produced every detail beautifully,
for example the winder mechanism is made from solid brass. I wanted
to produce a rooflight that is British made, indicative of our craftsmanship
and deserving of our heritage properties.'
Each rooflight will be made according to the specification and will
have optional features including remote control opening to allow flexibility.
Where an excess of light is necessary, the Lumen rooflight has a seamless
design which can be linked together with a minimum amount of visual
framework.
Please visit http://www.tuscanfoundryproducts.co.uk
to register for FREE tickets to the Homebuilding and Renovating Show
2006.
Dorluxe
Back at Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Having
enjoyed success at the Homebuilding & Renovating show at London's
Excel last year - Plastmo fabricator, Dorluxe
(the specialist stable door manufacturer) is increasing the size of
its exhibition stand at this year's show, to be held at the NEC between
Thursday 2nd and Sunday 5th March.
Dorluxe will use the show to launch its new door ranges - its electronically
operated PVC entrance doors and its composite entrance doors. Dorluxe's
general manager, Phil Balder, comments: ‘Building on the success
of our stable door range, we are pleased and proud to introduce our
new door ranges, which we believe will be a great added valued product
on which installers can capitalise.’ He continues, ‘We have
launched these new ranges as a result of the feedback from many visitors
from last year's show. A vast number of homeowners, to whom we have
spoken, were very interested in remote control electronically operated
doors and alternative products such as composite doors, so we are simply
catering for our customer's needs.’
The company will also have on display examples of its popular 'Stylish
and Secure' range of stable doors, which have PAS 23 and Sold Secure
accreditations. The versatility of these stable doors, combined with
the wide range of styles, designs and options available, ensure that
there is a stable door solution to suit all applications.
Dorluxe says that trade customers wishing to capitalise on the growing
and lucrative stable and composite door market will not be disappointed
and should drop by the company’s stand to take a look at the specialist
products and marketing support package.
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Demonstration Open Days at GTI Kombimatec, 5th-8th March 2006
'GTI Kombimatec is not going to Glassex for the first time in 22 years. We feel we can offer our customers and partners a better experience of seeing window machinery work and have a go at making real windows themselves,’ says the company.
‘We will have all that is needed to give you that real fabrication experience at our factory showroom in Luton, so call in on the way back from Glassex or on the way there, it is up to you.
‘The main machines that will be demonstrated will be from our 'Power Trio' range. The DGS530 CNC Saw which has the ability to cut two profiles at once, has no reasonable minimum or maximum cut length, works with an optimised cutting list with 100% accuracy. The 4HDV Multi-head Welder, available with or without turret facility, has a clever system enabling you to use any combination of heads 1-3, 2-2, 3-1, or all 4 together. The rear fences line up automatically enabling super quick changes between corner and transom welding. The model has proven to be very reliable, easy to use and is a must have at the heart of any production line.
‘We will also have the EV470/200 CNC Cleaning Machine which will be able to clean all of the frame including corners, transoms and cruciforms even on chamfered or decorative profiles. Interspersed will be machines from our whole range including the WSF445 Water Slot Router with 3 phase motors, the popular CRD1200 Copy Router with Triple Drill, the brand new AFV370 Electronic Radius End Miller as well as the GLS190 Bead saw and measuring system. So if you are interested we can show you these machines as well as others in our extensive range.
‘Why not visit and try these machines yourself and see how easy fabricating windows can be, all our machines will have special prices, ring for an appointment (01582) 455934 or email sales@gtikombi.co.uk and book in on the dates above (same as Glassex 2006). Visit and claim your Free Gift and see how we can help you drive your production line in 2006 and beyond.
Industry
Wide Seminar Set for May 10th 2006 at Ricoh Stadium
Keeping
up to date with rapidly changing energy efficiency issues and environmental
legislation is of paramount importance to everyone in the window and
glass markets. But with so much going on, it can be a minefield to keep
on top of it all, get the real facts and decide which are opportunities
or pitfalls. Edgetech UK and other
industry experts hope to provide all the answers, as well as a platform
on which the glass and window industry can debate, in a free one day
seminar on May 10th.
Andy
Jones, Sales Director and General Manager of seminar sponsors Edgetech
comments: ‘Our industry underwent massive changes in 2005 and this
looks set to continue in 2006. Thanks to new legislation and other industry
wide initiatives on energy efficiency, there are significant opportunities
out there for any ambitious company - whether fabricator, sealed unit
manufacturer, installer, system company, specifier, glass processor
or machinery supplier - to exploit. This seminar will present the facts.
Companies can't afford to stand still to see what others will do before
acting themselves, particularly in a market as competitive as the glass
and window industry.
‘The new British Fenestration Council (BFRC) energy A2G rating
versus U-values has already provoked much discussion. Many believe the
Window Energy Ratings system aids home owner recognition, adds value
and margin and is therefore worth pursuing. Others say as a voluntary
scheme, that takes time and money, why bother? And what's the future
of Part L? Impartial speakers carefully chosen from among the industry's
leading experts will be presenting the facts on these topics and more,
so you can make up your mind and take decisions that are best for your
business based on fact.’
The Seminar will take place on May 10th 2006 at Coventry football team's
home ground the Ricoh Arena (pictured). Places are limited and will
be allocated on a first come first served basis. More information about
the seminar with a programme of the day and confirmation of the speakers
will be available soon, but anyone interested in getting involved can
call Anne O'Connor at Edgetech on 02476 705570 or Fiona Lund at seminar
organisers Michael Rigby Associates on 01453 521621 for more information
at this early stage.
Glassex
’06: 'The Most Diverse for Years'
Glassex has long been regarded as the barometer of the glass and glazing
industry, with the event in recent years of course more closely representing
windows, doors and conservatories. As such it has always provoked an
extraordinary level of passion within the industry, for better or for
worse but everyone has an opinion!
A
comment that has been voiced frequently is that the event is ‘biased’
towards a particular sector: For many years the systems companies appeared
to dominate, then machinery and more recently it has, apparently, been
the conservatory roof systems suppliers that have taken over, although
Glassex can only ever reflect the requirements of its exhibitors, and
trends within the marketplace.
The pundits will therefore be delighted with Glassex 2006, with the
event promising the most even balance of exhibitors - and therefore
products and services - for years. No one sector can be singled out
as being over-dominant, with an excellent spread of companies showing
a huge range of the latest, state-of-the-art products and services designed
to sharpen the competitive edges of the thousands of visitors that will
pour through the doors from the 5th to 8th March.
The biggest window systems extruders in the business are vying with
the biggest roof systems makers, whose displays are punctuated by the
biggest machinery manufacturers and distributors. A decent smattering
of trade fabricators will be competing for attention with the legions
of software houses that now serve the business through their digital
miracles. In other words, rows and rows of companies whose attentions
are directed specifically, and totally, to making life easier for those
scratching their livelihoods from the glazing industry. There is, quite
simply, nothing else like it, so no wonder, if you make or fit windows,
you will at some point at least think about going to Glassex.
Glassex has always been able to stoke reaction within the industry,
for which the event has been the annual showcase for more than a quarter
of a century. In this time Glassex has evolved from its glass roots
(the glass industry now has GP&T) to become the annual pilgrimage
for window, door and conservatory manufacturers, installers and, increasingly,
specifiers.
Of course, not everyone of a glazing tendency goes to Glassex every
year, but anywhere upwards of 8,500 do, numbers enough to impress the
chairman of many a League 1 football team, and probably a few Championship
sides too. And the Mecca that draws these not inconsiderable crowds
is anywhere upwards of 170 companies, all of whom are offering the very
best solutions to whatever problems visitors must be enduring simply
as they are not already buying from them.
Glassex ’06 is far more than a trade market however, these days
also assuming the mantle of educator, trainer and entertainer, in addition
to the glazingfriendsreunited function that it performs so well.
The Glassex Seminars for this year have now been developed into three
streams that are designed to offer focus and pragmatism for all delegates.
Legislation, training, recycling, and standards are covered by Monday’s
‘Industry’
programme, whilst frame makers can enjoy a series of presentations
by manufacturing specialists in the ‘Production’
seminars being staged on Wednesday morning.
The highly successful seminars launched last year – ‘Glazing
in the Public Sector’ - which succeeded in shifting Glassex
into the paths and awareness of public sector managers and executives,
will be staged once again with a tailored look at Part L, and disability,
and the key areas of energy efficiency, recycling and training thrown
in. All presentations are, of course, made by speakers at the top of
their game.
The Glassex Challenge will again provide interest for Glassex visitors,
and exhibitors taking a few moments away from their stands. The honest
efforts of the competitors lay credence to the honourable guiding principle
of the event to ‘raise standards’ amongst installers. But
there is also great pleasure to be taken from watching the watchers,
especially visiting installers who, whilst too proud, or busy, or tremulous
perhaps to actually participate, nonetheless thoroughly enjoy the blood,
sweat and tears of those who are prepared to put their skills to the
test.
Stroll from the frenetic atmosphere of the ‘Challenge’ to
the Ultraframe-sponsored gallery of the Glassex Conservatory
Design Competition (CDC), which has succeeded in its short life
(this is the third outing) in parading some quite extraordinary conservatories,
and glass structures. Hopes are high this year that the winners will
again move the game on; the organisers are reporting entries from some
top players in the market, so expectations are great as the entries
flood in.
This Glassex has the fundamental ingredients to present a worthy day
or two out of the office for even the busiest window man or woman; indeed,
with thousands of metres of highly focused exhibitors, a comprehensive
and well-considered Seminar programme, the sills and thrills of the
Glassex Challenge, and cerebral outpourings of the CDC, just one thing
more is required: you, the visitor. We look forward to seeing you.
Glassex 2006 will take place at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham,
from 5th to 8th March 2006, inclusive.
Our
Glassex 2006 preview is here
