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Alcoa
Presents UltrAlloy 6020 at Aluminium 2004 World Trade Fair and Convention
in Germany
Alcoa
announced on September 20th that the Aluminium 2004 World Trade Fair
and Convention in Essen, Germany would include a presentation of Alcoa's
UltrAlloy® 6020, which removes lead from aluminium precision machined
parts, increases machining productivity and boosts machine shop competitiveness.
The presentation by Alcoa Global Cold Finished Products took place between
9am and noon on Wednesday, September 22nd in one of the conference halls.
Aluminium industry members were presenting their product and service
portfolios at the trade show, which more than 600 exhibitors from 38
countries attended.
While there has been a significant movement to eliminate lead and lead-containing
products in the U.S. and abroad over the last 20 years, lead removal
has been a dilemma for the majority of parts manufacturers. Since the
1980s, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has helped to
phased out lead in gasoline, reduced lead in drinking water, reduced
lead in industrial air pollution and banned or limited lead used in
consumer products, including residential paint. Like the EPA, the European
Union is also looking to greatly reduce lead contamination in the environment.
Alcoa's UltrAlloy® 6020 alloy solved the dilemma for the metals
industry. Alcoa removed the lead as an alloying element and developed
an alloy that has an A rating for machinabilit. UltrAlloy® 6020
is a 6XXX alloy with all of the inherent six series advantages: corrosion
resistance, joinability, anodisability, etc. that provides machined
chips comparable to 2011 commonly recognised as the benchmark for aluminium
alloy machinability.
Web: http://www.alcoa.com
TruSeal
Technologies, Inc.,
a specialist in flexible spacer systems for insulating glass (IG), will
feature its Insuledge™ and DuraSeal™ dual seal spacers at
the upcoming Win-Door North America 2004. This year’s show will
be held at the Metro Convention Center South in Toronto, Ontario, Nov.
2-4, 2004. Learn more about these products at TruSeal’s booth (#122):
• Insuledge – The newest flexible warm-edge spacer from
TruSeal, Insuledge incorporates a proprietary molding process which
the company says makes it the only hollow, flexible, non-metal IG spacer
in the world. Its true dual seal design allows Insuledge to be dual
sealed with most common structural and thermoplastic IG secondary sealants,
including polysulfide, polyurethane, hot melts and curable hot melts.
• DuraSeal – Adaptable to virtually any window system,
DuraSeal’s patented design incorporates unique materials and a
breakthrough in continuous composite manufacturing processes. Also designed
as a true dual seal system, the multi-layered spacer results in improved
condensation resistance, warmer edge of glass temperature, a continuous
moisture vapor barrier, superior argon gas retention and reduced total
window U-values.
Canadian Window and Door Manufacturers Association’s Win-Door North
America is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2004. Exhibitors and
visitors to Win-Door hail from all across Canada, the United States
and more than 30 other countries.
For more information about the Win-Door North America 2004 show or about
any of TruSeal’s products, please visit http://www.truseal.com
or e-mail mailto:kreider@truseal.com.
Growing Markets Presented at glasstec, 9 - 13 November 2004
glasstec
in Düsseldorf will provide information on the latest developments,
processes and products in the ‘FPD’ - Flat Panel Display -
segment. Leading market research institutes expect demand to go up by
20% annually over the next few years - enough to offer international
representatives of the sector and scientists a forum for exchanging
news and views in the form of two technical symposiums. The special
‘glass technology live’ show will also focus heavily on the
world of flat panel display.
Display technologies already play a major role in ICT. Information and
communication systems increasingly feature flat screens that are not
only ousting conventional cathode ray tube screens but also completely
new applications thanks to their outstanding properties in terms of
space and weight savings, low energy consumption, etc. More specifically,
hand-held devices such as notebooks, mobile phones, smart phones, digital
cameras, video visors or PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) could not
be built without using flat panel displays.
The increased use of flat panel displays in PC monitors (and also for
a growing number of TV and video applications) and the high demand for
handy, portable information systems have hugely boosted the demand for
flat panel displays; this goes hand in hand with a growing demand for
the refined special glasses that are used in FPDs.
To support the production of ever flatter and lighter products manufacturers
are already offering display glass with a thickness of as little as
0.03 mm. And their product characteristics are constantly optimised
thanks to permanent research and development. Thin glass can even be
adjusted to a certain extent to a bending radius - like a film, making
it possible to embed thin-glass substrates even in very complex sandwich
structures. Thin and flexible substrates are also a pre-requisite for
making new applications for LCD (Liquid Crystal Displays) and OLED (Organic
Light Emitting Diodes) happen.
Rapidly increasing demand and the on-going development of new technologies
make the flat-display market an extremely interesting and economically
attractive challenge for all parties involved. The constant flow of
knowledge and exchange of information are high on the agenda - and this
is also the aim of this year's glasstec.
The UK Gets Its First Dedicated Housebuilding Event
The
UK’s first event dedicated to those who build and maintain Britain’s
homes is to be staged on 7th & 8th September at the Business Design
Centre in Islington, London. Housebuilding
2004 will bring together the whole industry from housebuilders
and housing associations to industry professionals and general builders
with a spread of the top companies that supply into this £36 billion
industry.
The event is backed by leading industry bodies, having been launched
by the House Builders Federation and Housebuilder Magazine in partnership
with NHBC.
It has been designed to become the focal point for the industry to meet,
share ideas and catch up with the latest innovations in residential
construction. To this end, the event will comprise of an exhibition,
a full conference and seminar programme and the national Housing Design
Awards.
The exhibition has attracted the top brands in housebuilding along with
leading professionals and service providers to the industry. When the
exhibition doors open on September 7th there will be more than 100 companies
and organisations exhibiting.
Commenting on the launch of this inaugural event Stewart Baseley, Chairman,
House Builders Federation said: ‘Never before has there been so
much political and commercial pressure on housebuilders to find better
ways to plan, build and market their homes. This event could not come
at a better time.
‘It is high time an important industry such as ours had a regular
forum where everyone involved can get together to discuss the big issues
of the day, exchange ideas and see what is new and innovative.’
Andrew Howard from exhibition partners NHBC added: ‘We are delighted
to be involved with an event that brings together all aspects of the
industry that builds and maintains Britain's homes. Our mission is to
help the industry improve its performance through better information,
a more informed debate and a greater access to new ideas and thinking.
‘We are convinced that Housebuilding 2004 will be a major step
along the road promoting best practice among those that create the homes
in which we live.'
The Housebuilding 2004 conference programme has been designed to tackle
the most pressing issues facing those who plan, build and maintain Britain’s
homes. In addition there will be a broad range of seminars, which will
ensure the event is buzzing with ideas and debate.
Co-located with Housebuilding 2004 will be the successful Housing Market
Intelligence 2004 conference, which will debate the big strategic issues
of the day. Speakers already committed to the conference are Housing
Minister Keith Hill, Kate Barker, author of the influential industry
review, and Peter Johnson, CEO of Wimpey.
The minister will also be taking the opportunity to walk around the
exhibition to get first hand a flavour of what is new in the industry.
The eyes of the housing design community will also be fully focused
on Housebuilding 2004 on September 7th when UK’s The Housing Design
Awards will be presented. These are the longest established and most
prestigious awards the for design excellence within housebuilding, backed
by the Government, NHBC, RIBA and RTPI.
Andy Mather, Event Director for Housebuilding 2004, said: ‘The
positive response to the idea of creating a dedicated event for this
market has been fantastic. With the backing of the HBF and NHBC and
with the top brands all on show this really will be an event for the
industry by the industry.'
He added: ‘The aim has always been to make this a focal point for
the industry, so we are delighted that existing events such as the national
Housing Design Awards have chosen to present its Awards at Housebuilding
2004.’
Event Director: Andy Mather
Tel: 020 7609 6802
Email: mailto:andymather@claroevents.com
Sales: David Marston
Tel: 020 7700 7498
Email: mailto:davidmarston@claroevents.com
GPD
China 2004 Attracted almost 200 Chinese Glass Processors
The
first Glass Processing Days (GPD)
China seminar was held recently in Peking, China. The aim of this technical
seminar was to offer the latest technology and market information to
the Chinese glass industry. GPD China 2004 was organised by Kyro Group’s
Glaston Technologies. The event attracted almost 200 glass processors
from China and its neighbouring countries.
GPD China 2004 was an opportunity to meet with key members and experts
of the glass industry and learn about the latest technical know-how
from world reknowned companies.The preparation of the Beijing Olympic
Games in 2008 and Shanghai World Expo in 2010 have already created several
building projects in China and they will give the entire construction
industry tremendous opportunities. Glass, as one of the most popular
and versatile materials, will take its share of these interesting projects.
The GPD China seminar gave solutions and methods for fresh approaches.
Glass Processing Days (GPD) started organising local events between
the global GPD conferences, which focus on one market areas’ own
glass processing trends and characteristics. The first local GPD was
arranged in conjunction and co-operation with Glass Processing &
Technology Exhibition held in November, 2003 in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
GPD China was the second local GPD event. This two day conference was
found useful among the industry and visitors.
The Glass Processing Days Conference has been held eight times in Finland.
The first conference in 1992 was attended by 30 experts. By 1997 the
conference had achieved the attendance of 900 visitors.
Glaston Technologies is a leading supplier of glass processing machinery,
with a complete product range of pre-processing and safety glass machinery
as well as tools. The division’s customer service network has 230
customer service personnel. Glaston Technologies comprises Tamglass,
the safety glass machinery specialist, and Z. Bavelloni, the manufacturer
of pre-processing machinery for glass. Glaston Technologies is Kyro
Group’s Glass and Stone Technology Division. Kyro Corporation is
a solid and growth-oriented technology company, which is listed on the
Helsinki Exchanges.
China
Glass 2004 a Success for Pilkington
More
than 1,000 visitors attended the Pilkington
stand during April's China Glass 2004 exhibition in Beijing.
The Pilkington team, headed by Pilkington Asia general manager Vincent
Leung and including representatives from PNA, BPSA and BPA, also held
a banquet for key customers and a seminar focussing on major product
lines such as Pilkington Activ™, Pilkington Pyrostop™, Pilkington
Eclipse Advantage™, Pilkington Profilit™ and Pilkington processing.
'The exhibition has grown to be the biggest of its kind in Asia and
is a very successful event for us,' said Vincent. 'More than 300 people
attended the seminar and there was a lot of interest in all the products
we were featuring.'
Web: http://www.pilkington.com
Picture Shows - Richard Holt (Country Manager China), Gerry Gray (Business
Development Director) and Vincent Leung (Pilkington Asia General Manager)
at the Beijing show
Video
Simulcast from TruSeal at GlassBuild America
From
the GlassBuild America 2004 trade show floor in San Diego, California,
show visitors were able to watch full-scale insulating glass (IG) unit
production in Wisconsin. The TruSeal Technologies,
Inc. booth included a 50" plasma screen that displayed
a real-time simulcast of IG production for windows from the Weather
Shield® Windows & Doors manufacturing facility in Ladysmith,
Wisconsin.
TruSeal, a specialist in flexible spacer technology for IG, partnered
with Medford, Wiscinsin-based Weather Shield, a leading window and door
manufacturer, for this simulcast production. Weather Shield employees
operated a T.A.P.E.-AT (Totally Automated Production Equipment –
Advanced Technology) IG fabrication system, which is designed and manufactured
by Cleveland, Ohio-based Besten, Inc. and adapted for TruSeal’s
flexible spacer systems. Production included fabrication of IG units
featuring TruSeal’s DuraSeal™, a patented, flexible, warm-edge
spacer system. DuraSeal is designed to reduce thermal conductivity,
provide warmer edge of glass temperatures, improve condensation resistance,
provide superior argon gas retention, and improve surface and corner
appearances of IG units compared to other flexible spacers.
‘Live window production is the best way to show our products, manufacturing
equipment and processes in action,’ says August J. ‘Gus’
Coppola, president of TruSeal. ‘Applying the same cutting-edge
thinking to the GlassBuild show that we apply to our product development,
we transported visitors electronically to a live factory floor instead
of setting up production on the show floor in San Diego. We are fortunate
to have a strong relationship with an innovative company like Weather
Shield to help us bring off-site window production to the show.’
The GlassBuild America exhibition ran from March 10-12, 2004, at the
San Diego Convention Center. Live IG unit production demonstrations
via video simulcast occurred at TruSeal’s booth at various times
during the show.
During the scheduled breaks from the T.A.P.E.-AT production, TruSeal
showed various manufacturing and production line layout videos on the
booth’s plasma screen.
In addition, TruSeal’s GlassBuild America booth featured demonstrations
of the PURFECT GLAZE™ family of warm applied reactive urethane
glazing sealants. Through a new partnership with National Starch and
Chemical, TruSeal brings these specialty window glazing adhesives to
the residential window and door industry. The adhesives include PURFECT
GLAZE G for general applications, SA for special applications and H
for high strength applications.
Window production is not a new addition to TruSeal’s trade show
repertoire. At the interGLASSmetal/FENESTRATION World (iGm/FW) 2003
trade show in Columbus, Ohio, the company performed live commercial
window production right on the trade show floor. Using T.A.P.E.-AT equipment
destined for Weather Shield’s Ladysmith facility, Weather Shield
employees ran five shifts per day during the show, producing multiple
units per shift. The employees produced two sizes of window units (26.75"
x 16.375" and 26.75" x 34.375"), some of which were also
filled with argon gas right in the production line, using the Besten-designed
Quik-Dose™ liquid gas filling machine. All units produced on the
show floor were then shipped to Weather Shield for placement in frames
to later be sold to consumers.
Ohio Displays, Cleveland, Ohio, handled booth design and construction
for both the iGm/FW and GlassBuild America TruSeal booths.
TruSeal Technologies, headquartered in Beachwood, Ohio, is a leading
manufacturer and marketer of insulating glass products. TruSeal produces
IG flexible spacer systems with consistent after sales service and a
warranty programme for qualified window fabricators. TruSeal appears
in the Adhesives & Sealants Industry ‘ASI Top 50’ as a
leading supplier to the IG market. TruSeal is part of the Quanex Corporation
Building Products Group. Quanex is an industry-leading manufacturer
of value-added engineered materials and components serving the Vehicular
Products and Building Products markets.
Web: http://www.truseal.com
Besten, Inc. is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Besten designs and
manufactures a wide variety of equipment for the insulating glass and
fenestration industry, including the AGT-1 pumpable sealant glazing
table, the T.A.P.E.-AT flexible spacer automatic application system,
and the Quik-Dose™.
Web: http://www.besteninc.com
Weather Shield Mfg. standards of quality are based on the company’s
experience in building hundreds of thousands of windows and doors every
year for the residential and commercial building industries of North
America and abroad. The company employs more than 2,500 people at its
Wisconsin and Utah plants, which total over two million square feet
of manufacturing space. The company has more than 2,000 dealers around
the world.
Web: http://www.weathershield.com
Successful
Fensterbau for Portal
Cheltenham-based
PVCu door panel and composite door manufacturer, Portal
Products attracted interest from more than 30 different countries
worldwide during its recent debut at the four-day Fensterbau.
The company displayed a wide range of door panels especially designed
for the European market during its debut at the international fenestration
industry show in Germany.
Portal used its show presence to find new distributors in Germany and
other European countries following major success in the French and Spanish
markets. It plans to sign up new ones over the coming months.
Portal’s Sales Director, Peter Shears comments: ‘We’re
gaining distributors in Europe through building on our UK expertise
in product quality and customer service. We were very encouraged by
the response that reflected the international nature of the show.
‘It was an excellent show for us, particularly given the level
of interest in our product and from over 30 countries as diverse as
Botswana and Romania,’ adds Peter.
The new PVCu panel designs from Portal Products are specially tailored
for the European market and are available in eight white colour matches
to complement window profiles, as well as seven woodgrain finishes.
For greater versatility, panel depths are 20, 24 and 28mm depths and
there is a wide choice of glazing designs.
Recently introduced to the European market is the Amatis PVCu panel
with inverse moulding that closely resembles the traditional lines of
doors and combines low-maintenance benefits with appealing design.
Titon
Provides Ventilation Solutions at PSCC
Titon
will be showcasing its latest ventilation products, including the company's
new Pax 200 series fans, and Vent Trex, a new extract and background
ventilator at PSCC, on stand 86, between 25 - 26 May 2004 at the Commonwealth
Institute, London.
The Pax 200 series fans are suitable for bathrooms, and the Vent Trex,
extract and background ventilator, sits over the head of the window,
and is suitable for replacement windows where extract ventilation needs
to be provided as good practice. Both products are suitable for Local
Authorities and Registered Social Landlords.
Helping specifiers choose the right products for their local authority
needs is Paul Rainbird, Partnering Manager at Titon - 'We have long-standing
relationships with various public sector specifiers, as we understand
their needs and have provided cost-effective solutions to this market
sector over many years.'
Titon claims to be an authority on ventilation and window fittings.
Its products are endorsed and regularly selected by architects, Local
Authorities and Housing Associations across the UK. Titon also manufactures
and supplies a comprehensive and purpose designed range of window handles,
hinges, pivots, sash locks, espagnolettes and shootbolts for all types
of window profile.
Tel: 01206 713800
Web: http://www.titon.co.uk
Join
in the Glassex Silver Jubilee Celebrations: 25 Years of Continuous Service
Veterans
of the UK glass and glazing industry will be continually reminded of
their long service over the next twelve months as the organisers of
Glassex launch a programme of celebrations
for the Silver Anniversary of the event. That’s right, in case
you haven’t been counting, Glassex, the annual centre stage of
the industry, is approaching its 25th consecutive year!
Halls 18, 19 and 20 of the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) will be
the venue for the birthday party of 2005, which takes place from 13th
to 16th March and the organisers are promising to make it something
special. A series of additional features are being discussed, to supplement
the Conservatory Design Competition and Glassex Challenge, which were
introduced for the first time this year to great acclaim, and which
will be expanded for 2005. Strong Silver Anniversary branding will ensure
that everyone realises the importance of Glassex ’05, as the event
has been a key part of the growth of the window, door and conservatory
industry through most of its history.
Steve Redman, Event Manager for Glassex believes the Silver Anniversary
of Glassex is as much a milestone for the industry: ‘Glassex virtually
traces the development of the window, door and conservatory industry
over the last 25 years, presenting an annual, physical reminder of the
evolution of products, methods and indeed people. The industry has been
through many, many changes and these are very much evident at every
Glassex. Glassex 2005 should therefore be a celebration for the industry,
not just of its main showcase.’
UAP
Headed for Cologne Rather Than the NEC
Hardware
importer and distributor UAP decided
to head for the Hardware Fair (EisenWarenMesse) in Cologne and not Glassex
this year to exhibit the company's products in a move that UAP says
proved to be a great success.
David Clegg, Sales Director of UAP explains, 'UAP decided to exhibit
again this year after a few years away from the limelight during a period
of considerable expansion. We decided to go to Cologne because of its
international connections rather than the NEC, and this decision worked
very well for us.
'We had enquiries for our products from all over the World, including
Peru, Brazil, Mexico, Syria and most EEC countries. Many of the enquiries
were from the larger importers in these countries and our follow up
should result in strong export sales growth.
'Our letterplates and Euro cylinders were of particular interest and
we are hoping to see a heavy demand for these items over the coming
months.'
Tel: 0161 763 5290
Email: mailto:uap@btconnect.com
Web: http://www.universal-imports.com
'Success
Beyond all Expectations' for Saiedue Living 2004
The
organisers claim 'success beyond all expectations' for the twenty-third
edition of Saiedue Living, the International
Architecture, Interior Finishings, Recovery and Building Technologies
Exhibitions held at the Bologna Exhibition Centre from the 17th to 21st
March.
'The growing trend of the number of visitors, recorded from the opening
of the event, was confirmed by the data registered day after day, and
on closure resulted in a success that was beyond all expectations given
the current international economic situation. The absolute figures recorded
were excellent, with a turn-out of 122,116 visitors of whom 8,944 came
from abroad. This was a surprising improvement on the 2003 figures,
making for a 3.65% increase, and that is all the more impressive when
compared to the 2002 edition, which was more similar with regards to
the product categories present: the increase is of 8.94% on the total
number of visitors, which rises to 11.37% if we consider the number
of foreign visitors.' say the organisers.
'The growing international importance of Saiedue Living – organised
by Federlegno-Arredo in association with Edilegno, UNCSAAL and BolognaFiere
with the operative guidance of O.N. Organizzazione Nike – is further
highlighted, in addition to the enthusiastic comments by members of
the delegations of French, Belgian, Spanish, German and English journalists
hosted in association with the ICE – most stated that they could
not find rivals with regards to the exhibition layout of other European
Trade Fairs or the creativity and technologically advanced solutions
presented by Italian industry! -, by some important events hosted by
the event. One prestigious recognition for Italy came with the nomination
of Libero Ravaioli as Chairman of the European Association Windoor at
Saiedue Living by the Chairmen of the European Frames Associations FAECF
(metal), FEMIB (wood) and EPW (plastic). Another particularly important
development because of the possible repercussions on the sector was
the decision that emerged from the meeting of Federlegno-Arredo’s
Directive Committee to launch a project promoting Italian Design and
Products in Eastern European countries and China.
'With 19 exhibition halls and 3 outdoor areas, all entirely occupied,
145,534 square metres of exhibition surface, 1,467 leading Italian and
foreign firms, and a programme boasting more than 70 events, Saiedue
Living 2004 once again confirmed its position as Europe’s leading
sector event.
'Much of the success can be attributed to the commitment of the exhibitors
who with regards to frames, doors, windows, stairs, floorings, automatic
devices, accessories, paints and products for building renewal presented
new products characterised by highly-evolved technology and cutting-edge
design as well as many top level special initiatives.
'Officially opened by the Chairman of the ICE (Institute of Foreign
Trade) Prof. Beniamino Quintieri, this edition of the exhibition explored
the frontiers of avant garde architecture with special initiatives focusing
on specific sectors, thus energetically enhancing the message of Saiedue
Living to the entire design and architecture world. The response was
outstanding: as we await more detailed turnout statistics, many exhibiting
companies have already expressed their satisfaction on the significant
increase in contacts with architects and specifiers.
'With the In Contract show and the co-operation of four of the biggest
names in contemporary design, Saiedue Living tackled the theme of architecture
in public areas. Designers Pierluigi Cerri, Piero Lissoni, Simone Micheli
and Claudio Silvestrin contributed with four concepts constructed inside
the Services Centre of the Bologna Exhibition Centre. In the total essential
white metaphysical environment designed by Micheli, amidst glimmering
lights and moving sounds, a large crowd was presented with tomorrow's
Wellness Centre, Showroom, Hotel and Office. The prototypes designed
by architects and the multi-sensorial installations set up by the twenty-two
partner companies caught the attention of visitors and media alike.
'Innovative floorings were the stars of the 100% Calpestabile show by
Studio Original Designers 6R5 in partnership with Mapei and formed the
destination for an endless and devoted pilgrimage of trade professionals
in search of new flooring solutions. A revolutionary catalogue of digital,
liquid, backlit and three-dimensional, raised and soundproof floorings
occupied more than 3,000 square metres of exhibition hall 35 in order
to propose to architects, designers, planners and engineers new creative
opportunities. The show's suggestive set-up was a hit with both exhibitors
and visitors. Darkness accompanied Saiedue Living visitors over sand
dunes and suspended bridges in its journey through the 100 suggestive
interpretations of the floorings theme. Three large areas were dedicated
to Nature, with the presence of historical and modern materials, to
Technology, with digital or liquid floorings, and to Origins, which
told the story of the most interesting materials from Venetian-style
flooring to marble, from mosaics to wood. And then the slabs of titanium
with underlit crystal, leds with real leather, wood, carpet, laminates
with digital prints, resilient floorings, resins, cements, natural stones,
glass, porphyries and steel.
'The primary themes of the 2004 edition – in addition to contracting,
external paving and innovative material, gathered together in the I.A.M
EXPO show staged in conjunction with Material Connexion – included
home and building safety and security. Within the framework of Securbuilding,
the exhibition of safety and security, domotics and smart systems for
the home and office, a great deal of interest was stirred by the thematic
area organised by Saiedue Living in conjunction with Assosicurezza and
dedicated to the applications of electronic systems configured for homes,
shops, airports and public squares and controlled by a central operating
unit. Great public interest was attracted by the burglar resistance
tests organised in conjunction with Federlegno-Arredo, Uncsaal, Fiera
di Bologna, UCT, Reed Business and Istituto Giordano: a packed testing
schedule was performed inside two specially built glazed cubicles, where
break-in attempt simulations were performed on armoured doors and windows.
'There was also quite a stir in the nearby Focus Posa In Opera area
where technicians and fitters from leading door and window manufacturers
performed direct frame installations.
'There was an exceptional turnout in exhibition halls 19–20 where
Decor & Color Show proved once again that it is Italy's only event
for the decoration world. The steady flow of trade professionals and
businesses was continuously accompanied not only by the thousands of
visitors present in the trade fair centre, but also the dozens of coaches
full of decorators arriving directly at the entrance to the Decor &
Color Show.
'There was standing room only at the conferences and meetings arranged
within the framework of the Naturpolis exhibition (ecological and ecologically
upgrading products for the building trade) that explored themes such
as biological quality, energy efficiency and the acoustic comfort of
buildings. Outstanding results were enjoyed by the 2004 edition of Sunweek,
the renewable energy exhibition, where the number of visitors was up
100% on last year's event.
'The next edition of Saiedue Living has already been scheduled for the
16th – 20th March 2005, when, with SATES, it will reclaim its post
as leading event of the building envelope and dedicated products and
services sector.'
Eurocell
Profiles
will be using WindowFab 2004 to exhibit its product range, which includes
window, door and conservatory roofing systems as well as the range of
building products combined with associated accreditations. Eurocell
will also have the latest edition of its specifiers guide available
on the stand.
The exhibition which runs from 25th-26th May at the Commonwealth building
Centre in London will also be used as a vehicle to develop Eurocell’s
expanding commercial arm – which is delivered through its nation-wide
network of Window Fabricators.
Eurocell hopes that this exhibition will prove to be as successful as
the last exhibition at Donnington in 2003 which brought the company
a great deal of business. ‘It is important that we are at WindowFab’
said Eric Gale, Eurocell Commercial Manager.
Tel: 01773 842 100
Email: mailto:marketing@eurocell.co.uk
Web: http://www.eurocell.co.uk
OmniDecor
Premieres 'Home-Glass, new ideas for flat glass' at Fuori Salone 2004,
Milan
OmniDecor
Spa
is an international group with headquarters in Erba, Como, Italy and
a leading manufacturer of satined glass. Once again, this year the company
will be participating in the events taking place during the Salone Internazionale
del Mobile, Milan. OmniDecor Spa is organising a special event, 'Home-Glass,
new ideas for flat glass', which will take place in the exhibition hall
of Fuori Salone at Palazzo Giureconsulti (piazza Mercanti 2, piazza
Duomo), Milan from 14th to 19th April 2004. Fuori Salone is open from
11 am to 9 pm and on the Opening Day Thursday 15th April from 11 am
to 10 pm.
OmniDecor will be exhibiting its entire product range at Home-Glass
- DecorFlou, DecorGem, DecorOpal and DecorIdea. These products are used
by architects, interior designers and furnishing specialists for a wide
variety of applications. Float glass sheeting makes a discreet, elegant
partition wall and room divider. It is widely used in the furniture
industry and for interior furnishings and decoration. At Home-Glass
the company will also be presenting exclusive new furnishing solutions
for the bathroom, kitchen and living room.
These are all made from OmniDecor float glass to original designs by
Riccardo Giovanetti, Marc Krusin and Lorenzo Damiani, and provide proof
of just how practical and elegant float glass can be as an architectural
and interior design material. The designs also demonstrate the company’s
commitment to close collaboration with designers and architects.
Three new solutions for glass in the home. The 'Healthroom' designed
by Riccardo Giovanetti is a space dedicated to personal health and well-being.
It is designed to concentrate all the main functions to do with water
at the centre of the room. Flat glass sheets divide up the space inside
the room into semi-transparent containers giving an overall effect of
lightness even to the most voluminous structures. This is a dynamic
space, designed to change its layout and appearance with just a few
simple movements. A multi-functional area dedicated to personal care,
reflection and meditation. The 'Livingroom' designed by Marc Krusin
is a space which contrasts modern glass with the memory of things past.
The space has an English feel about it with a series of areas dedicated
to different functions. Flat glass has made it possible to design a
space which is both positive and negative at the same time and where
separate, open spaces have been created without barriers. The 'Foodroom'
designed by Lorenzo Damiani takes flat glass into those areas of the
home dedicated to preparing food, cooking and eating. The design experiments
with a new way of constructing and furnishing the dining area and the
kitchen. Glass sheets replace the conventional materials and create
a special effect of brightness and light. Glass is used to screen off
service areas and create a play of light based on subtle reflections
and a variety of surface finishes.
During the six days of Home-Glass, OmniDecor will be welcoming designers,
architects, journalists and furnishing specialists to the comfortable,
relaxing atmosphere of the Cocktail Zone where the company will be showcasing
new float glass solutions, ideas, products, projects and designs.
Tel: Italy 031-633701
Email: mailto:info@omnidecor.net
Web: http://omnidecor.net
'Visions
of Glass' at BAU 2005
A
special display entitled 'Visions of Glass' is being put on at BAU 2005,
in a fully restyled exhibition hall, to present the material glass.
10,000 square metres of space will be devoted in Hall C1 to all the
latest developments and products in the field of glass and glass architecture.
Also, the GlasKon Congress will be integrated into BAU for the first
time and be held right in the midst of the fair.
'Glass boulevard'
The glass hall C1, with 'Visions of Glass', will be a real highlight
at BAU 2005. Marketing activities to attract visitors to the fair extend
around the globe. Here in this hall, there will be a broad 'glass boulevard',
either side of which market and innovation leaders will be presenting
the latest trends and innovations. And they will be creating impressive
architectural structures in glass, to astound the trade audience. Among
the market leaders putting on a display here will be Glas Trösch,
Interpane, Isolar, Okalux, Pilkington, Saint-Gobain and Schott. The
presentation is aimed at architects, construction engineers, façade
planners, façade construction companies, glass manufacturers,
glass processors, metal-construction firms, and manufacturers and designers
of sealing and insulation materials.
GlasKon Congress
The 'glass boulevard' leads directly to an extensive forum at which
the GlasKon Congress will take place on the first two days of the fair.
For the first time this congress, which has so far taken place outside
the exhibition halls in the adjacent congress centre, will be held right
in the middle of the action at BAU 2005. High-ranking experts from all
over Europe will be coming together at this congress to discuss topical
themes on the subject of innovative architecture with glass. The lectures
will be given in German or English, with simultaneous translation.
Opening ceremony at the GlasKon forum
The opening ceremony of BAU 2005 will also be held at the congress forum
in Hall C1. Following the official opening, VIP guests from politics
and the construction industry will then tour the exhibition halls.
What the exhibitors say about the new 'Visions of glass'
Erich Trösch, President of the Board of GLAS TRÖSCH AG:
'For GLAS TRÖSCH BAU 2005 in Munich is a key event in the Euroepan
glass market. GLAS TRÖSCH will be presenting its innovative new
developments of high-quality multi-function glass, plus the latest security
and fire glass. We will be paying special attention to our advice services
to architects, façade planners and processors. 'Visions of Glass'
offers an ideal communication platform for underlining the strengths
and capabilities of the GLAS TRÖSCH GROUP in face-to-face talks.'
Bernd Kramer, Chairman of INTERPANE GLAS INDUSTRIE AG:
'INTERPANE welcomes the fact that the innovative material of glass will
now have its own exhibition hall at the Munich trade fair. The architectural
design possibilities of glass, combined with practically all possible
functions of building physics, have turned high-quality glass products
into the material of the 21st century. INTERPANE will be taking a prominent
position to display our high-tech functional glass products at BAU 2005,
in particular in the area of solar glass and thermally insulating glass.'
Dr Klaus Huntebrinker, Managing Director of ISOLAR-Glas-Beratung
GmbH:
'Glass and glass products are key functional and design elements in
modern architecture. BAU in Munich has a firm place in the planning
of the ISOLAR group and most of the other leading suppliers of glass
and glass products at BAU. We are very happy that BAU 2005 will be showcasing
glass in the display on 'Visions of Glass', and thus giving it the recognition
it deserves. ISOLAR is looking forward to presenting itself and its
products to visitors at BAU 2005 on the 'glass boulevard'.'
Carl-Robert Kümpers, Managing Director of OKALUX GmbH:
'Since 1976 OKALUX has regularly and successfully exhibited its unusual
palette of products in the field of special insulating glass for architectural
applications. Despite the continuing downturn in the building sector
in Germany, BAU is still the first choice for OKALUX. No other fair
attracts similar numbers of architects. OKALUX welcomes the idea of
concentrating the glass manufacturers in one hall, and above all we
welcome the inclusion of the added attraction of the 'Visions of Glass'
display into the concept for glass.'
Stefanie Ebbers, Marketing Communication on Fire-Resistant Glass,
Pilkington Deutschland AG:
'For us BAU is one of the most important construction fairs in Europe.
With the setting up of a separate exhibition hall for the material glass,
we, as global producers of standard and fire-resistant glass, will have
greater opportunity to show visitors from our target groups the many
and varied applications for this material. This will be further helped
by the proximity of the glass hall to the stands of partner companies
supplying partition walls, doors, windows, façades and roofs.
Visitors will thus be able to gather the full picture of solutions for
the spectrum of architectural applications in glass.'
Udo Brandt, Managing Director of SAINT-GOBAIN Deutsche Glas GmbH:
'BAU is the most important fair for the building and construction materials
sector. And so, it is a logical step to highlight the up-and-coming
material glass. Glass is a modern material, which gives tremendous scope
for architectural design. Architects and planners are now fully embracing
the possibilities of this transparent material, in order to turn their
visions into reality. The glass industry is the partner of the architects,
planners and all others involved in glass in architecture. For SAINT-GOBAIN
Deutsche Glas partnership and proximity are part of our basic philosophy,
and at trade fairs we are able to promote both in talks with our customers.'
Dominique Wengler, Marketing Manager Special Flat Glass, SCHOTT Spezialglas
GmbH:
'BAU 2003 was a tremendous success for SCHOTT. At no other leading fair
in the construction sector did we find so many high-quality visitors
from our target group. Now that the fair is devoting a separate section
to 'our' material of glass, this is a positive sign in the current downturn,
and it gives us hope that BAU 2005 will be as much of a success for
us as the 2003 event. We firmly believe that glass will be the innovative
material of the future, and initiatives like 'Visions of Glass'
help to further this.'
BAU is the leading trade fair for building and construction materials
used in industrial, commercial and residential building, and it is also
the most important sector event in the European building and construction
materials sector. BAU presents a unique display of all types of building
materials, and is a regular forum for all the market leaders in the
European construction industry. Some 1,850 exhibitors from 40 countries
are expected to take part in BAU 2005, which takes place from 17th to
22nd January 2005 at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre. Focus themes
at BAU 2005 are: Intelligent building envelopes, energy-efficient construction,
building security/fire protection, brownfield sites.
Web: http://www.bau-muenchen.de
Interbuild
Awards Hit Century on Debut
Interbuild
completed a stunning century when exactly 100 exciting innovations entered
to do battle in the Show's inaugural New Product Awards.
The scheme is to be run for the first time at the 50th Interbuild, the
construction industry's premier trade event, which is due to take place
at the NEC in Birmingham from April 25th to 29th.
Said Chairman of the award judges and Chief Executive of the Construction
Products Association Michael Ankers: 'Innovation is the life blood of
the construction products industry and with Interbuild regarded by many
manufacturers as the place to unveil new ideas, it seemed a natural
progression to introduce an award scheme.
'I am delighted that the Exhibitors have embraced the idea so enthusiastically.
To have attracted such a large number of entries for a new award is
an outstanding achievement.'
Interbuild Event Director Steve Webb added: 'More than 200 new products
were launched at the 2002 show - many of which are now firmly established
in the marketplace.
'We are expecting just as many to enter and the quality to be just as
high this time around so the fact that half of them are competing for
our new awards is yet another indication that Interbuild 2004 will be
a show to remember.'
Mr Ankers will head up a prestigious panel of judges who will decide
on the awards and these will be presented at an exclusive black-tie
event in the Monarch Suite of the Birmingham Metropole Hotel on Monday
April 26th.
Judges confirmed are:
Michael Ankers (Chairman) - Chief Executive of the Construction Products
Association
Steve Webb - Interbuild Event Director
Christopher Newton - Managing Director Emap Montgomery Exhibitions
David Parker - Technical Director of New Civil Engineer
Ray Molony - Editor of Lighting Equipment News
Ruth Slavid - Editor of AJ Focus
David Harper - Partner of Finlay Harper Ltd
Adam Northcroft - Editor of Heating and Ventilation News
Terry Smith - Managing Editor of Professional Builder
Ian Davis - Director General of the Federation of Master Builders
Mary Wilkinson - Editor of Disability Now
Aaron Morby - Editor of Construction News
Jean Birch - Chief Executive of the Association of Interior Specialists
Bill Evett - Managing Editor of Electrical Times
Richard Thorpe - Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building
Peter Miller - William Martin and Partners
Prizes are up for grabs in seven different categories, namely: Best
Lighting & Electrical Product, Best Interior Product, Best Exterior
Product, Best On-Site Product, Energy Efficiency Award and Disability
Access Award.
The winners will go forward to compete for the most prestigious prize
- Best Overall Product. All entries will be displayed within the show
at four New Product Zones stationed throughout the show halls.
Although the deadline for the scheme has now passed, late entries can
still be made and will be displayed in the New Product Zones but they
will not be eligible for an award.
Around 1,000 exhibitors are expected at Interbuild this year and entry
is free for anyone who pre-registers either at http://www.interbuild.com
or by calling 0870 429 4558 or by texting 'IB (your full name).(company
name)' to 88600.
Following
one of the most successful business-to-business event launches in recent
years, dates have been announced for the next Glass
Processing & Technology (GP&T). Once again to take
place in Hall 1 of the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham,
GP&T will be held from Tuesday 17th to Thursday 19th May 2005 inclusive.
The move from the November dates during which the 2003 launch event
was held follows guidance by the organising committee for GP&T,
which comprises senior representatives from all sides of the glass industry.
During extensive consultation, which considered the trading requirements
and patterns of the glass industry, the May dates were agreed as being
ideal for the next event.
The organisers, EMAP Maclaren, have also indicated that a similar format
will be followed, with an exhibition, extensive seminar programmes,
and a number of demonstrations and features, such as the highly successful
Central Bar meeting area.
A successful second outing for GP&T seems assured of improving on
the success of the first, with advance stand sales already exceeding
the healthy figure reached for 2003. ‘GP&T exceeded even the
most optimistic expectations of its supporters, and we already have
some ambitious plans for 2005,’ said Steve Redman, Event Manager.
Dates
for Glasstec 2004 Announced
The
dates for glasstec 2004, the global
trade fair covering every aspect of the glass industry, have been announced
by organiser Messe Düsseldorf. The giant trade fair, which in 2002
attracted 54,500 international visitors, will run from 9th to 13th November
2004.
The last glasstec in 2002 saw record results: 1,143 exhibitors from
42 countries filled halls 9 - 17, occupying a net exhibition area of
64,311 sq m.
Despite difficult economic times, the positive results of exhibitor
and visitor surveys in all areas indicate that the glass industry is
defying the slump. New glass machinery and plant – also in the
crafts industry sectors – operate more efficiently and ecologically
than ever before.
Web: http://www.glasstec-online.com
18th
Glasstec Will Show Laser and Display Technology for First Time at 2004
Fair
In
its position as a leading international trade fair, glasstec
says it must always cater for
the needs of the industry as a whole, including recognising and picking
up on current developments from the marketplace.
There will therefore be an extended range of exhibits at the next glasstec,
held in Düsseldorf from 9th – 13th November 2004. Under the
exhibiting category of Flat Glass, display technology and the full range
of laser technology for glass processing and flat displays will be presented
to visitors for the first time.
The latest developments from the fields of separation, marking, removal
and melting will be presented. By using lasers in the glass industry,
production can be increased, manufacturing steps dispensed with, rejects
reduced and the quality of the final product improved.
Take the separation of glass as an example. The laser draws the contour
in the glass, the glass separates and optimum quality is achieved on
the edges. During this process the laser works at a high speed. It is
also possible to remove thin layers from the glass substrate selectively
without causing the slightest damage and at a high speed. Lasers can
also melt three-dimensional images into glass blocks or bore into glass.
Products, machinery, equipment and components will be demonstrated under
the heading ‘Laser Future for the Glass Industry’.
The sectors in which refined special-purpose glass is used are also
becoming more and more differentiated. Display glass represents an important
group within the special-purpose glass segment, and is used, for example,
as a base material for liquid crystal displays.
The most obvious example of display glass is a computer screen. It is
therefore hardly surprising that the total flat glass industry worldwide
is one of the industries with the highest growth rates. An average annual
growth rate of 20% is being forecast within the next few years. Europe
and North America are the largest and most important end user markets
for display glass. At glasstec 2004, leading international manufacturers
will be presenting the latest trends from R&D relating to refined
special-purpose glass for display manufacture.
International industry representatives and scientists will also present
information about current developments, processes and products within
both industries in two accompanying trade symposiums. (Additional information
will become available on these at a later date). Both subjects will
also be displayed within the scope of the special ‘glass technology
live’ show.
Web: http://www.glasstec-online.com
CBD
2004 - China International Building & Decoration Fair
The
6th China International Building & Decoration
Fair - CBD 2004 - will be held from 6-9 July, 2004 in Guangzhou
(Canton). It is organised by the China Foreign Trade Centre Group in
association with MEREBO Messe Marketing based in Hamburg/Germany, in
charge for European participants. CBD 2004 is authorised by the Ministry
of Commerce of P. R. China and the China Building & Decoration Association.
The CBD achieves new dimensions year by year. Since its launch in 1999
the show has rapidly developed into the most important platform for
the Building Industry in China. In September 2003, some 1,500 exhibitors
participated in CBD. Compared to 2002 event it is another increase of
30%.
CBD 2004 will take place in the biggest exhibition center in Asia, the
'Chinese Export Commodities Fair New Complex'. With an exhibition area
of 90,000 sqm, CBD 2004 will be able to allow some 2,000 companies to
participate. Several European Pavilions in different sectors will be
set-up for CBD 2004.
Interested companies may contact: MEREBO Messe Marketing, Mr. Frank
Bode, Phone +49-40-6087 6926, Fax +49-40-6087 6927, e-mail mailto:cbd@merebo.com,
Web http://www.cbd2004.de
and http://www.merebo.com.
2003
National Auto Glass Conference All-Time High
The
National Glass Association (NGA) held its 15th annual National Auto
Glass Conference & EXPO in Scottsdale, Arizona September 10-13,
2003 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa.
Held exclusively for the auto glass industry, the National Auto Glass
Conference & EXPO drew over 1,000 attendees from across the United
States and abroad to Scottsdale recently, marking an all-time high attendance
figure for the event. Over 50 exhibiting companies displayed a variety
of auto glass industry products, equipment, and services during the
popular EXPO portion of the event.
The conference kicked off Wednesday, September 10th with a Golf Tournament
at The Wildfire Golf Club. The day concluded with the Opening Session
where NGA's Chairman, Chris Tate of Old Dominion Glass in Richmond,
VA addressed attendees. The NGA also presented its award for outstanding
service to the industry. Dale Malcolm of Dow Automotive Aftermarket
received the Len Stolk Special Achievement Award, recognising individuals
in the glass industry who have made a significant contribution to the
goals and objectives of the NGA. The award was recently renamed in honour
of Len Stolk, who passed away in 1999. Stolk was well-known for his
commitment to auto glass safety and highly regarded by his industry
peers. The Opening Session ended with keynote speaker, Larry Winget,
who presented 'Hard Core Self-Help That's Funny,' and was followed by
a cocktail reception.
The conference featured nine educational seminars and demonstrations
focusing on a variety of topics, including auto glass installation,
the ANSI/AGRSS Standard, adhesive systems, business management, corrosion
treatment, and innovative glass products. NGA also held a special member
forum focusing on its recent legislative initiatives. For detailed coverage
of the event, please visit http://www.glass.org/events/at_review03.htm.
Next year, the16th annual National Auto Glass Conference & EXPO
will be held September 8-11, 2004 in Tampa, Florida.
Founded in 1948, the National Glass Association is the largest trade
association representing the entire flat glass industry. Based in McLean,
Virginia, NGA offers certification, education, and training and publishes
trade publications covering the field: Glass Magazine, Window &
Door, and AutoGlass. In addition, NGA serves the industry and general
public with its Web sites: http://www.glass.org,
http://www.GlassBuild.com,
and http://www.windowanddoor.net.
NGA also hosts the industry annual trade events: the National Auto Glass
Conference & EXPO and GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window &
Door Expo.
E-mail: mailto:mktg@glass.org
Clement
plans to 'Steel the Show' at Batimat 2003
For
more than 40 years now, Batimat has showcased advances in the building
and construction industry. Batimat 2003 will be held in Paris over six
days between 3-8th Nov 2003 and expects to attract over half a million
visitors from some 130 countries across the globe. The
Clement Windows Group Ltd, of Haslemere, Surrey, will be
representing the UK's steel window industry and will be joined by some
2,500 other companies at what has become the world's largest building
& construction exhibition.
Clement Windows will be pitching against some of the world's leading
companies and brands with its new EB24 product. EB24 is a slender replacement
domestic steel window and has been developed to reduce thermal insulation
performance to meet new Part L legislation. The new EB24 range will
significantly reduce U Values from 3.3 W/m2K to 2.1 W/m2K by using new
developments in glass and frame technology. Incorporating this new high
performance unit does not alter the slim and elegant sight lines already
offered by EB steel windows and therefore allows maximum solar gain.
Clements will also be displaying its 19th Century original Cast rooflight
product, which has proved to be popular in many Grade 2 listed and historically
important buildings in the UK. Clements believes that the Cast rooflight,
which is frequently specified by UK architects, will also be a valuable
resource for the French housing market, providing a real alternative
to the existing Velux rooflight systems.
As members of the Steel Windows Association (SWA), Clements will also
be on hand to offer professional, impartial advice and information.
Tel: 01428 643393
Web: http://www.clementwg.co.uk
Busy
Seminar Schedule Completes Scotbuild Line Up
A
series of free seminars and demonstration sessions has been confirmed
for this year’s Scotbuild (28-29
October) at Glasgow’s SECC.
Designing access for disabled people, energy efficiency, health and
safety, window renovation and repair, and an insight into the work of
Historic Scotland are all on the agenda for the two day event.
The sessions are being led by Ventrolla Sashworks, DuPont Tyvek, the
ADAPT Trust, the Federation of Master Builders and Historic Scotland.
Attendance at the sessions is recognised by industry bodies as a contribution
towards CPD (Continuous Professional Development) status. Visitors to
Scotbuild 2003 can attend the seminars free of charge.
On Tuesday 28th October, Ventrolla Sashworks will focus on renovating,
repairing and improving original sliding sash windows as an alternative
to window replacement and, as well as discussion, the session will feature
demonstration of a Ventrolla system.
On the same day, Dupont Tyvek hosts a seminar titled ‘Maximise
Energy Efficiency With Breather Membranes’, including introductions
to a number of new product innovations from the company.
Meanwhile, the ADAPT Trust seminar will introduce delegates to the Disability
Discrimination Act and includes a ‘journey sequence’ through
a generic building to highlight all aspects of access for a variety
of disabilities.
On day two of the exhibition, Historic Scotland’s seminar covers
off a number of different areas. Building maintenance and repair, the
treatment of graffiti on historic surfaces and an update on the accreditation
of conservation professionals will all feature, along with a session
highlighting Historic Scotland’s role in research.
Wrapping up the two day series, a seminar hosted by The Federation of
Master Builders promises to be a controversial session – ‘Builders
are not interested in Health & Safety. FMB challenges builders over
construction’s health and safety record.’
Marie-Claire James of Scotbuild organisers SITE (Scottish Industrial
& Trade Exhibitions Ltd) comments: ‘The seminar schedule for
Scotbuild 2003 is both diverse and intriguing. Such a broad range of
topics ensures we cater for as wide a range of visitors as possible.’
Timings for the seminar programme at Scotbuild 2003 are as follows:
Tuesday 28th October
12.00 Ventrolla Sashworks
1.30 DuPont Tyvek
3.00 Federation of Master Builders
4.30 RIAS (Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland) Annual Lecture
- Delivered by Winy Maas of MVRDV, Rotterdam
Wednesday 29th October
10.30 Historic Scotland
2.00 ADAPT Trust
For more information on Scotbuild, including exhibitor information,
please contact:
Kirsten Hume
0131 556 5152
Email:mailto:Kirsten.hume@site.org.uk
Web: http://www.scotbuild.co.uk
Glaverbel
at Batimat 2003: the Glass Specialist's Solutions for the Construction
Industry
From
3-8 November the Glaverbel Group
will once again be occupying a key spot at Batimat, the International
Building & Construction Show, in Paris. This will be an ideal opportunity
for Glaverbel to present specifiers and other glass professionals its
range of ever-improving products, showcased in elegant architectural
and decorative applications.
Visitors will be drawn to a sculpture comprising of six glass sails
at the entrance to the stand. Notable for their size (6 metres), transparency
and sleek lines, they encompass a world where glass reigns supreme in
its many and varied forms: pedestrian bridges, curved walls, partitions,
doors, tables, and stunning works made of patterned, laminated, clear
and coloured glasses.
This mise en scène clearly reflects current architectural trends.
It emphasises certain highly prized assemblies where metal mesh, cloth
and other approved materials are built into the glass. And it is also
a reminder that Glaverbel offers solutions geared to all kinds of construction
requirements: fire protection, thermal insulation, solar control, acoustic
control and safety and security.
Keen to show off the aesthetic qualities of its neutral coated glasses,
Glaverbel will display its new glazing types under optimum visual conditions.
Coated glasses are so essential for achieving high light transmission.
solar control and thermal insulation performance, and so necessary for
those architects seeking transparency and a neutral appearance.
Visitors looking for in-depth information can browse http://myglaverbel.com,
an online encyclopaedia of glass and an outstanding reference tool.
Glaverbel looks forward to seeing you at Batimat (Hall 3, stand C8)
on 3-8 November 2003.
CGII
Exhibits at Big 5 Show in Dubai
Haydock
based specialist Fire Glass manufacturer CGI
International Ltd, will be exhibiting for the first time
in the Middle East at this years Big 5 Show in Dubai, 29th Nov –
3rd Dec.
Gratten Williams, Export Sales Manager commented, 'We are following
up interest generated by Trade Mission which took place in January.
There is obviously a market for CGII and we are anxious to get the ball
rolling, and the Big 5 Show is the perfect platform to achieve our aims.'
CGII has a world-wide market for its fire glass products and is best
known for its Pyroguard unwired stockable fire glass, which the company
says is a market leader in many of the 20 different market places, into
which CGII sells. Currently over 70% of the company’s production
is exported.
CGII’s new purpose built factory in Haydock, Merseyside has provided
increased capacity and has a specifically designed facility, mainly
for the exclusive manufacture of the company’s Pyroguard fire glass
product range.
CGII provide a complete range of fire products to fulfil a wide variety
of performances and appearances enabling specifiers to obtain all their
requirements for fire and speciality glasses from a single source.
Visitors to the Big 5 Show can see CGI International and the Pyroguard
range in the UK Pavilion in Hall 2.
Tel: 020 7960 6060
Email: mailto:info@cgii.co.uk
Web: http://www.cgii.co.uk
Dubai
Hotel Show Offers Middle East Promise for demista and Cosyfloor
The
recently held Hotel Show 2003 which took place at Airport Expo Dubai
and at which R & D Marketing
exhibited, exceeded expectations, according to Ashley Coutinho of Protos
who are the company's distributor in the region.
Whilst demista™ has been supplied extensively through Protos for
some eight years, there was a high level of interest in both demista™
heated mirror pads and Closyfloor™ underfloor comfort heating from
the many visitors throughout the region and from further afield.
A significant number of orders and enquiries were taken, particularly
from the hotel and new build sectors and R & D Marketing are anticipating
a continuing increase in business over the next 12 months.
Email: mailto:rd@demista.co.uk
Web: http://www.demista.co.uk
Pilkington
Exhibits Great Attention to Detail
As
part of its commitment to greater customer contact, Pilkington
Processing and Merchanting UK will be exhibiting at the first
ever 100% Detail exhibition from 25th to 27th September 2003. The show
is a supplement to the successful 100% Design show which debuted in
2002 targeting interior designers. 100% Detail extends design to the
building envelope with over 3000 architects expected to attend.
The Pilkington stand, number E40, is constructed and designed as a technical
advisory centre displaying a range of glass and glazing products and
systems, including Pilkington‚s most recent innovations. Expert
staff will be available to advise architects and designers on a full
range of glass related issues from glass design to building regulations.
In addition, the company will be presenting its popular seminar, Glass
for Fire Resistance at 10.20am on Friday 26th September and offering
the latest version of the self-learning version of this popular course
on CDROM. Joining Pilkington on the stand is T&W Ide Ltd demonstrating
its new Firesecur AP fire-resistant glazed screen and load bearing integrity
and insulation fire-resistant floor both featuring Pilkington Pyrostop.
Also Lorient Polyproducts Ltd is launching its innovative complete solution
for glazing FD30 doors incorporating Pilkington Pyrodur Plus or Pilkington
Pyroshield.
Pilkington is also highlighting its latest specialised glass and glazing
including Pilkington Activ and Pilkington Optilam Phon noise reduction
glass. Pilkington Activ is the world‚s first dual action self-cleaning
glass, breaking down deposits of organic dirt and allowing the rain
to wash them away. Pilkington Optilam Phon offers excellent noise reduction
and is particularly effective against traffic noise and can be incorporated
into Pilkington‚s own insulating unit, Pilkington Insulight Phon.
'We are very excited about attending this year's exhibition and meeting
the architectural fraternity of our customer base,' comments Matt Buckley,
Pilkington Processing and Merchanting head of sales and marketing. 'This
is an ideal opportunity in a convenient location to demonstrate the
value and service that Pilkington offers to the architectural glazing
market.'
Anyone wishing to attend the show can register on line at http://www.100percentdetail.co.uk
Web: http://www.pilkington.com
'Designed
and manufactured with quality components and premium features throughout.’
That’s how Therma-Tru®
describes the company’s products and why visitors to Batimat Paris,
in November 2003, will find Fullex
high security door locks amongst the displays on the Therma-Tru®
stand.
Offering resistance to forced entry, Therma-Tru® fibreglass doors
are reinforced in the lock bearing area to make locksets and deadbolts
even more secure. ‘Combined with a Fullex high security locking
system, this makes Therma-Tru® an incredibly tough, dependable door
system’, explains Greg Moore, international technical manager for
Therma-Tru®.
Visitors to Batimat will get the chance to examine the features and
benefits of the Therma-Tru® Smooth-Star® and Classic-Craft®
ranges. In addition they will be able to see at first hand the Fullex
Gemini, integrated double door locking system, which has recently been
launched.
This locking system, designed specifically for use with composite and
timber doors, utilises the Fullex SL-16 multi-bolt on the master door.
With a comprehensive selection of compression and hook bolt combinations,
centre dead bolt, latch and night latch facility, the SL-16 offers a
wide range of options to suit all door materials, styles and applications.
But what makes Gemini innovative is the slave door set, complete with
centre case mechanism and top and bottom shoot bolts. The integrated
system prevents operation of the master lock before the slave lock engagement
is complete to ensure that the lock is always fully resolute. In addition,
the master lock operation deadlocks the slave lock, with the key locking
master door cylinder deadlocking the system. Keeps are customised to
the outer frame to provide a 25mm bolt entry for a truly secure fit.
Designed for use on timber and composite double door sets, the Gemini
locking system is designed complete with an unobtrusive aluminium door
nose, which eradicates the need for a double rebate or additional dog
bolts, whilst providing maximum security, ease of manufacture and simple
installation.
This makes the double door lock ideal for Therma-Tru®’s fiberglass
product, with its energy efficient, solid polyurethane foam core. ‘We’ve
built up a close working relationship with Fullex Locks Limited over
the last few years’ continues Greg. ‘The fact that they don’t
just manufacture door locks, but actively develop locking systems to
meet specific requirements, helps Therma-Tru® to provide added value
to our distributors across the UK, Ireland and Europe.’
Fully tested to comply with PAS 23 and 24, the SL-16 and Gemini systems
combine quality, durable materials, with a customised service that provides
added value for door manufacturers, fabricators and installers across
all sectors of the market.
Fullex:: 01384 401312
Therma-Tru®: 00353 4475652
Partnerships
in Safety –You’re not Alone!
It’s
nearly upon us! On 6th November the British
Glass 2003 Annual Glass Health & Safety Conference and Glass Charter
National Awards ceremony takes place at the elegant Renaissance
Solihull Hotel. ‘Partnerships in Safety’ is the theme, split
into two arenas, covering:
In Arena 1:
*Complying with the Law: Overview of what Legislation SMEs need to be
Aware Of
*Don't Set Yourself Up For A Fall - Requirements for Working at Heights
*Getting Under the Skin: Occupational Dermatitis and How to Tackle It
*Contractors - Working Together: A Safety Passport Approach
*Managing Asbestos
In Arena 2:
*Stop and Think! How Key Safe Behaviours Can Help Safety Performance
*Fire Safety Reform
*Employer & Insurance Broker - A Safe Partnership
*Workplace Transport
*Union & Employers - Working Together : Partnerships That Work
Guest speakers this year are USA trainer/consultant Richard Hawk who
is an expert on stress management and Bill Callaghan, Chairman of the
Health & Safety Commission, who besides making a keynote speech
will be presenting the National Awards.
Don’t tackle issues alone – book a place now: Glass Safety
Unit, British Glass, Northumberland Road, Sheffield S10 2UA, tel: 0114
268 6201, fax: 0114 268 1073 or by e-mail: mailto:a.bettac@glass-ts.com
Eurocell
at Irish Building Show and Scotbuild
Eurocell
Building Plastics is continuing to promote its UK network of Building
Centres and increasing range of products. The company will be present
at the Irish Building Exhibition from the 18th –20th September
in Dublin (Stand Number 26), supporting its customers in Ireland, as
well as backing up the branches in Sligo and Dublin. Further to this
EBP will also be at the Scotbuild Exhibition in Glasgow on the 28th
and 29th October (Stand 311) to help its depots in Livingstone, Glasgow
and the newly opened Aberdeen depot.
Eurocell Building Plastics offers both the new-build and replacement
markets a comprehensive range of PVCu building products. The company
manufactures its product range at competitive prices and distributes
through a network of 53 building centres as well as a number of sub-stockists.
The product range includes Eurocell Roofline fascias, soffits together
with windowsills, boards, trims, cladding, silicones, and tooling as
well as traditional and modular conservatory roofing systems. All Eurocell
roofline and cladding products have BBA approval and are manufactured
in accordance with ISO 9002.
Tel: 01773 842 300
Web: http://www.eurocell.co.uk
Interbuild
Helps to Shape the Future
A
seachange is taking place in UK construction practices with more and
more clients and industry decision takers recognising the business benefits
of off-site construction methods.
In recognition, Interbuild has teamed up with Manufacturing The Future
to ensure that the theme of off-site and modern construction methods
is a prominent feature of Interbuild.
Interbuild 2004 takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from April 25 to
29.
An 'Off-Site Village' will be established as a dedicated area for the
display and promotion of the very best in components, assemblies, framing
systems and modular units.
In addition there will be an outside area for the display of larger
constructions and to demonstrate site-based construction processes.
There will also be a programme of themed workshops and networking opportunities
to attract and inform key industry clients, decision takers and the
media.
Increasingly, clients, consultants and contractors are aware of the
significant benefits in terms of predictability, cost control and quality
to be gained by optimising the use of off-site manufactured components,
systems and modules within their construction projects.
The Government, as the industry's single most important client, is showing
the way through its support for the use of off-site methods to deliver
quality solutions for social housing, school building, health facilities,
infrastructure and the drive for sustainable communities.
The off-site 'village' at Interbuild is a collaboration with Rethinking
Construction and Mtech Group, the leading UK consultancy for off-site
construction.
Alan Crane, Chairman of Rethinking Construction said: 'We are very excited
about this collaboration.
'Interbuild provides the ideal forum to showcase innovative products
and cutting edge technology to clients, contractors, architects and
designers from throughout the supply chain.'
Christopher Newton, Interbuild's Managing Director, added: 'This initiative
demonstrates how Interbuild is embracing the future.
'It will attract yet more key decision takers, introducing them to new
ideas and innovations that will improve the speed, efficiency and build
quality of construction projects.'
Web: http://www.interbuild.com
Glaverbel
at Glasstech Asia Pacific 2003
From
8th till 10th October, Glaverbel Asia-Pacific
will take part in Glasstech Asia 2003, the definitive industry event
in the region for glass targeted at building professionals and featuring
the latest glass constructive approaches to technical knowledge and
creative solutions.
Glaverbel will focus on three themes at the show: solar-control coated
glass, glass design trends for interiors and MyGlaverbel.com, a new
online service.
World leader in coated glass
'Nearly 40 years of research and pioneering experimentation underpin
Glaverbel's leadership in coated glass. Glaverbel has always set itself
demanding R&D goals in order to produce the very best coated glazing.
Evidence of this can be seen in its range of coated glass products that
will be exhibited at Glasstech Asia, currently the broadest choice of
architectural solutions available on the market.' says the company.
'It was our global leadership in solar-control pyrolitic coatings (hard
coatings) that led to the development of Sunergy, a revolutionary glass
range that combines solar control with thermal insulation. It can be
laminated, toughened, curved, enamelled and skilscreen printed giving
architects limitless creativity.'
Amongst its soft coatings (applied to the cold glass offline using a
magnetic vacuum sputtering process), Glaverbel will be presenting Stopray
Galaxy, a highly selective double-glazing with a subtle balance of thermal
insulation and solar control. Summer and winter alike, this newcomer
provides tailor-made protection against both heat and cold. Moreover,
Stopray Galaxy offers a neutral appearance and low light reflection,
two qualities that make Stopray Galaxy a good choice for all refurbishment
and new build projects.
Suited to all surfaces, Glaverbel sets out its glass design trends
As decorative elements, glass surfaces enhance living room and kitchen
furniture, tabletops and sliding doors, main shelves and bathroom shelves,
wall fittings and partition walls. Visitors to Glasstech Asia will have
the opportunity to discover these kind of applications on the Glaverbel’
stand through the Lacobel range, particularly well suited to current
design trends. Lacobel is a glass varnished on one side with a high-quality
paint available in 15 colours. Such applications can also be viewed
on Glaverbel’s website MyGlaverbel.com.
'MyGlaverbel.com': an interactive encyclopaedia of Glaverbel products
With MyGlaverbel.com, recently launched, Glaverbel is offering a new
approach and vision of its world of glass for use in architectural and
decorative applications. 'MyGlaverbel.com' provides general information
on glass and gives a full description of Glaverbel products as well
as performance figures. The site is easy to navigate and products are
organised by brand, application, function and types of glass. The site
also features hundreds of photographs of projects from around the world
using Glaverbel products, in order to illustrate their many applications.
Glaverbel, a worldwide reputation based on quality and progress
Located in Singapore, Glaverbel Asia-Pacific is part of the worldwide
network of the Glaverbel Group. With its 15 float plants and around
150 production units, the Glaverbel Group is the European branch of
the Flat Glass Company, covering all the flat glass activities of Asahi
Glass, the world’s largest glassmaking group. The Glaverbel Group
(incl. Automotive) employs about 16,000 people and its sales amount
to 1.9 billion EUR.
At Glasstech Asia, Glaverbel Asia-Pacific will be present through its
two sister companies, Glavermas and Glavermas Mirror. Glavermas is the
sales and marketing organisation for coated solar control glazing while
Glavermas Mirror is established to expand the full range of interior
decorative products as the new ecological mirrors of the company.
Web: http://www.myglaverbel.com
First
Specialised Building Trade Fair in the Middle East
'FRONT
2004',
the first trade fair specialising in building covers in the Middle East,
will open its doors from 14 to 17 March 2004. This event, which includes
the key topics of doors, windows, roofs and walls, is being organised
jointly by Durma Messe lnternational - a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Messe Stuttgart responsible for foreign trade fairs and exhibitions
- and the new Sharjah Exhibition Centre in the United Arab Emirates.
The promotional supporters of the trade fair are two German associations:
the Federal Association for Roller Shutters and Sun Protection in Bonn
and the National Federation of Door and Gate Manufacturers (BVT). Both
these associations also act as promotional supporters of R + T, lnternational
Trade Fair for Roller Shutters, Doors/Gates and Sun Protection, which
is held every three years in Stuttgart.
'FRONT', the youngest baby of Durma MSI, is likely to be a success:
the construction market in the Middle East is expanding rapidly - between
2001 and 2002, turnover in the construction industry rose from $45 billion
to $50.2 billion - and therefore offers an ideal platform for a trade
fair such as 'FRONT'. Although large construction trade fairs are held
in Saudi Arabia and Dubai, the region still does not have any specialised
events at which visitors can obtain specific information on new developments
of interest to them. 'FRONT 2004' is aiming to close this gap. The example
of R + T, which is held every three years, shows how successful a specialised
trade fair can be.
Whereas general construction trade fairs in Germany are battling against
declining visitor numbers, around 4% more visitors actually attended
R + T 2003. 53,156 visitors came to Stuttgart between 18 and 22 February
2003 in order to obtain information on innovations relating to roller
and folding shutters, doors, gates and sun protection systems - products
and systems which will also play an important role at 'FRONT 2004' in
Sharjah. Eckhardt Schlecht, Managing Director of Durma, is convinced:
'FRONT 2004' will be held in the right place at the right time.'
Tel: +49 (0) 711 2589 255
Web: http://www.messe-stuttgart.de
Hirex
Finds its Natural Home at Interbuild
The
UK's biggest and best attended biennial building and construction exhibition
will host Hirex, the plant and tool
hire show, alongside its traditional plant and tools exhibition area
at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from April 25-29, 2004.
Said Interbuild Event Director Steve Webb: 'Having Hirex on board with
us is fantastic news and will give visitors to the structural areas
and plant and tools sectors even more reason to come to the show in
April.
'Hirex at Interbuild will bring together hire companies, suppliers and
end users for the first time, creating an exciting environment for all
parties to interact and do business.
'Hirex really has found its natural home and the hire industry can look
forward to an exciting event which will generate great business.
'It has traditionally attracted big names and decision makers from the
hire industry. Add to this the 6,940 visitors interested in plant and
on site equipment who came to Interbuild 2002 - and 10,630 interested
in power, hand tools and measuring equipment - and you have a powerful
reason to exhibit and visit.'
Hirex at Interbuild will benefit from its own dedicated marketing programme
as well as the overall Interbuild campaign.
For further details about Hirex or to book your company's exhibition
stand call Brian Wakefield on 01474 569840.
For more information on Interbuild or to pre-register, visit http://www.interbuild.com
Delivering
the Future at Interbuild 2004
Innovations
set to have a major impact throughout the building and construction
industry will be given pride of place at Interbuild
2004.
New Product Zones are being introduced in four dedicated areas of the
exhibition, which takes place at the NEC from April 25-29, and each
of the items featured will be automatically entered for a new product
award.
There will be seven categories which are: Best Lighting & Electrical
Product, Best Interior Product, Best Exterior Product, Best On-Site
Product, Energy Efficiency Award, Disability Access Award and Best Overall
Product.
Said Steve Webb, Event Director for Interbuild: 'More than 200 new products
were launched at Interbuild 2002 and the feeling was that they were
not promoted as well as they might have been during the build-up to
the show.
'Interbuild has always been regarded within the industry as the perfect
place to introduce new ideas and we feel it is only right and proper
to give them a greater profile.
'That's why we have devised a scheme to promote the new products before
and during the event - including an Awards Dinner on Monday April 28th
at the Birmingham Metropole at which the best will be officially recognised.'
The closing date for entries to the Awards scheme is Friday November
28th and a distinguished panel of independent judges will meet in January
to draw up a short-list of contenders.
New Product Awards is not the only awards scheme being promoted at that
time because the winners of the 'Master Builder of the Year' scheme,
run by the Federation of Master Builders, will also be unveiled during
Interbuild.
Added Mr Webb: 'We are delighted that FMB has chosen to present its
flagship event within Interbuild and to have two major ceremonies at
the event reinforces the reputation of Interbuild as the industy's major
show.'
For more information or to pre-register, visit http://www.interbuild.com
glasstec
2004: The flagship Fair for the Global Glass Sector from 9th to 13th
November 2004
From
9th to 13th November 2004, top decision-makers from the glass industry
worldwide will once again converge on Düsseldorf to showcase new
machinery and plant for all facets of glass at the 18th international
trade fair for glass machinery, equipment, applications and products.
The exhibitor invitations will be mailed in autumn 2003 and the space
allocation process for Halls 9 to 17 of the Düsseldorf Trade Fair
Centre will start in January 2004. The innovative special presentation
glass technology live and the cross-disciplinary symposium will highlight
the state of the art and expand the trade fair's horizons.
Veteco,
Madrid, Spain, 5th - 11th May 2004
Veteco 2004 International window, curtain wall and structural glass
trade show will take place on 5th-11th may 2004 at the Juan Carlos Exhibition
Centre in Madrid.
Now in its 9th year, the 2002 exhibition attracted 30,324 visitors to
see the offerings of 465 exhibitors, in over 36,000m2 of exhibition
area. Some 61 exhibitors came from outside Spain, while 6.5% of the
visitors came to the show from other countries.
As well as doors and windows and architectural glass, exhibitors will
be showing skylights and sunroofs, machinery for aluminium, wood, PVC
and glass, and solar protection products such as blinds, shutters and
awnings.
UK Contact:
International Trade Shows Link Ltd
Tel: 01442 230033
Email: mailto:info@itsluk.com
More on the show at: http://www.veteco.ifema.es
fensterbau/frontale
2004: Meeting-place Nürnberg
The
international trade fairs fensterbau/frontale and Holz-Handwerk take
place again together at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from Wednesday
to Saturday, 31 March to 3 April 2004. The last trade fair combination
in 2002 recorded almost 87,000 trade visitors and some 1,350 exhibitors
on a net display area of 80,000 m2.
'The persistent crisis in the building sector in Germany is giving many
companies a hard time', says Claus Rättich, Director of Exhibition
Management (Own Events) at NürnbergMesse. 'Nevertheless, innovative
power and efficiency continue uninterrupted. fensterbau/frontale will
again be the central meeting-place for windows and facades in Europe
in 2004. The trade fair is located extremely conveniently – the
exhibitors in Nürnberg are at the centre of the market. This especially
applies to the proximity to the aspiring countries in Central Eastern
Europe, including many of the new EU accession countries.'
fensterbau/frontale offers everything for technologies, components and
prefabricated units, all the frame materials including metal/aluminium,
innovations in glass, shading and facades, plus information and services
for related themes. The trade fair is also intended to generate impulses
for lobbying and image development in politics and society through a
targeted approach to the relevant groups.
Modern windows and facades: Technology for a sense of well-being
fensterbau/frontale 2004 goes to the start with a completely revised
graphical concept. The new key visual on brochures and posters emphasises
the function of windows for well-being. Cosily settling back into the
sofa and enjoying the view, whatever the weather is like outside: whether
rain or sunshine, hot or cold, the right window ensures a good climate
inside – modern window technology is the answer.
The new key visual for fensterbau/frontale makes it possible to intuitively
and emotionally grasp the advantages of innovative window and facade
technology as presented at the trade fair in Nürnberg. The window,
often underrated in terms of its complexity and functionality, is not
only an important design element in architecture, but also an elementary
part of our quality of life.
The window provides protection against the rigours of the weather and
unauthorised entry, but at the same time opens up the room to the outside
and offers a view into the distance. With clever ideas and surprising
detail solutions, the interaction of the various materials in the course
of time has developed the glazed hole in the wall into a high-tech system
that meets maximum requirements with minimum cost.
Further information about fensterbau/frontale 2004 is available at http://www.frontale.de
and from the NürnbergMesse project team:
Willy Viethen and Elke Beez
Tel +49 (0) 9 11. 86 06-86 42
Fax +49 (0) 9 11. 86 06-82 59
Email: mailto:frontale@nuernbergmesse.de
Glass
Processing & Glazing - New Delhi 2004
Services International is organising Glass
Processing & Glazing - Exhibition and Conference to be
held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India from 24th-26th March, 2004.
This major event is supported by All India Flat Glass Manufacturers
Association (AIFGMA), All India Glass Manufacturers Federation (AIGMF),
Builders Association of India (BAI) and Indian Buildings Congress.
Glass Processing & Glazing is being held for third time and is the
only event of its type in India. The exhibition offers an opportunity
to see and try the latest in related products and services available
from all over the world. The previous exhibitions have had participants
from USA, UK, Italy, China, France, Germany etc.
Exhibitor Profile
Flat glass products (float, sheet, rolled etc.)
Flat glass processing equipment/tools
Safety glass production machinery
Glazing sealants
Window fabrication equipment
Aluminum Fabricators
Window system replacements
Glass machinery - laminating
Glass machinery - coating
Glass machinery - bending
Glass - security/bullet resistant
Glass - decorated
Windows systems new construction
Diamond Tools
VHB Tapes
Visitor Profile
The exhibition's visitors will be from the following disciplines: flat
glass processors, wholesalers and merchants, safety glass producers,
mirror manufacturers, window manufacturers, architectural glazing installers,
architectural specifiers, automotive industry, builders and architects.
Visitor Promotion
Advertising & media coverage
Direct mail, Email, Telemarketing etc.
Advertisement in National & International trade magazines.
Press releases to TV & Newspapers
Promotion of the show at other Glass Industry events.
Regular newsletter with shows updates.
Contact:Sachin Khanna
Services International
B-13, A block, LSC, Ring Road
Naraina Vihar
New Delhi - 110028.
Tel: 91-11-25770411,25770212,25778875
Fax: 91-11-25778876
Email: mailto:skhanna@servintonline.com
Web: http://www.servintonline.com/gpgl
Interbuild
Forges Deal with Ironmongers
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers
is the latest big name construction industry body to throw its full
backing behind Interbuild 2004.
The move demonstrates that the Guild has singled out Interbuild - the
UK's premier construction exhibition - as the most important one around
and will be advising its members to support and exhibit at the show.
Director of the Guild Peter Spill said: 'Interbuild has been a major
feature on the construction industry calendar for a good many years
and we think it presents an ideal opportunity for our members to showcase
their products and services.
'We are happy to endorse the show as we believe it is of great benefit
to our members, further enhances the status of the architectural ironmongery
industry and allows us to impart useful knowledge and advice to the
thousands of visitors who attend.'
Since it was established in 1961, the Guild's standing in the industry
has grown enormously and Interbuild Managing Director Christopher Newton
was thrilled to receive its support.
He said: 'We feel it is crucial to work as closely as possible with
organisations that represent members of the construction industry in
order to keep our finger on the pulse and continue to deliver events
that answer the needs of exhibitors and visitors alike.
'The Guild is a highly influential body in the trade and we are naturally
delighted to be able to mention its reputable name amongst our backers.'
Interbuild 2004 will take place at the NEC in Birmingham on April 25
- 29.