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Hallmark Shows Commitment to even Greater PVC Door Panel Choice with New Brochure

In recognition of the continuing importance of the PVC-u decorative door panel market, Hallmark has created a new full colour brochure detailing some of the new choices available from the company. The enhanced range of Hallmark panels now includes a selection of sculptured and fused glass designs in addition to new door styles.

Established for over 25 years, Hallmark Panels Ltd is a manufacturer of both PVC-u door panels and GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastics) composite doors. Having achieved an overall 25% growth in sales per annum year on year for the previous five years, in 2004 the company increased sales of its residential door panels by another 20%. One of the main reasons for Hallmark’s success in this area is the company’s full commitment to providing a wide choice of quality products and a superior service record.

The new door panel brochure summarises this commitment, showcasing the full extent of the range and revealing some new designs. Fresh designs for solid and glazed residential doors include the modern Catton One and Ragley, while a new range of sculptured glass designs includes the aptly named Michelangelo, Rossellino – which uses coloured, sculptured glass to stunning effect – and Cellini.

A new range of fused glass panel designs offers a stylish, modern appearance, with designs such as Gdansk, Lucerne, Perugia and Palermo expected to prove attractive options for UK homeowners. Also included in the brochure are expanded ranges of resin, platinum and gold pane, bevelled, film and leaded and Georgian bar and leaded designs, in addition to new half panel, conservatory and triple half styles.

Hallmark continues to invest in its PVC-u decorative door panel division and believes that the market for these products will remain strong. Sales & Marketing Director John Rolland comments:
‘The PVC-u decorative door panel market is a long way from being ‘dead’, as our sales record proves. The quality of our modern door panels simply cannot be compared with the ‘market norm’ of just a few years ago and they offer exceptional value for money. We see no sign of this market shrinking.’

To obtain a copy of the new brochure, call Hallmark on 01482 703222.

New Häfele Architectural Ironmongery Catalogue

Häfele UK has launched its biggest Architectural Ironmongery catalogue for 2005/06.

Weighing in at over 1100 pages, and split into 11 sections, it contains an extensive range of Architectural hardware neatly bound in a hardback cover. Each section is colour coded to help the architect, specifier or designer quickly find the correct product.

Section 1- Door Furniture
This section contains a range of coordinated suites of lever and pull handles in various finishes, including stainless steel, nylon and antique iron. Also included is the full 'Häfele Starlight Range' of lever handles, this is a range exclusive to Häfele UK and offers a patented EUROFIX system for mounting the levers.

Section 2 - Locking and Security
An extensive range of latches and locks including mechanical digital locks, master keyed cylinders to BSEN1303 and padlocks.

Section 3- Hinges
A full range of butt hinges to BS EN 1935, in various grades and CE marked hinges, along with traditional black iron hinges from Kirkpatrick.

Section 4 - Ancillary Products
This area of the catalogue contains all the small but vital ironmongery items that are needed to complete a project, such as door bolts and stops, flush pull handles, intumescent seals, electrical switches, fixings, specialist screws, and weather seals.

Section 5 - Sanitary and Disabled Fittings
To enable the specifier to comply with the Disabled discrimination act introduced in 2004, Häfele has a range bathroom fittings which will meet BS5810 Part M. The Rafael range of satin chrome shower hinges are also shown for the first time along with other stylish bathroom accessories.

Section 6 - Door Closers
As the title suggests this is a comprehensive range of overhead, concealed and electro magnetic door closers. CE marked and compliant to BS EN 1154 & BSEN1155.

Section 7 - Window Fittings
30 pages of window fittings to suit casement, sash and pivot windows. Included is the HAWA Vertical 150 system, which allows windows of up to 150kgs to be moved up and down easily and near silently.

Section 8 - Glass Door Fittings
A range of door rails and patches to suit toughened and laminated glass, including the MGG patch system which is the only patch system on the market to suit laminated glass up to 21.5mm. UV bonding equipment for creating frameless glass furniture is also included, this is a simple and highly effective system for making all glass structures.

Section 9 - Sliding Door Gear For Furniture
Door gear for pivot sliding, sliding and folding door systems to suit wooden and timber doors for virtually any application.

Section 10 - Sliding Door Gear for Partition Doors
Straight Sliding and Folding systems for internal and external doors featured over 180 pages. The best selling HAWA Junior range for wooden and frameless glass doors is joined by some new systems, The Movimento range is exclusive to Häfele UK and 5 versions are available for all types of doors, giving a quality system at a budget cost. Also new is the EKU Divido which is a sliding door system including an aluminum frame profile for 6mm glass. Along with many other new products.

Section 11 - HAWA Special Systems
This section of the catalogue is dedicated to sliding door gear system, which are custom made to suit curved glass or timber doors and movable systems for wooden, metal or glass panels.

Häfele has technical experts based internally and externally who hold the Diploma of the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers and have Reg AI status who are happy to give advice on everything from a single door handle to scheduling a multi million pound building project.

Please contact Häfele UK's Architectural Ironmomngery Dept on 01788 548855 or mailto:ai@hafele.co.uk to order your copy of this new catalogue.

Pilkington Planar Continues to Evolve

To celebrate the launch of the new Pilkington Triple Planar, the world's first triple glazed frameless system, Pilkington Building Products - UK has introduced a newly revised version of its successful Pilkington Planar brochure.

The 24-page guide details the full range of Pilkington Planar products, setting out clearly the criteria whereby each product can be specified for different projects.

In its newest form Pilkington Planar Triple represents a significant move forward in terms of improved thermal insulation, design flexibility and multiple glass combinations for better solar performance or noise control. Building transparency can be significantly increased by the creation of larger vision areas, facilitating more comfortable working environments, while also improving the total aesthetics of the building.

Pilkington Planar, the world's leading structural glass system has evolved from the original patch plate system pioneered by the company over 40 years ago. The landmark system allows the creation of complete glass envelopes for buildings, with facades on any plane. The system has revolutionised the way we look at the application of glass as a building material.

Detailing other products used in the Pilkington Planar range, such as Pilkington Optiwhite, Pilkington Optifloat, and Pilkington Suncool HP, the brochure discusses the particular range of benefits that are specific to each. The brochure also highlights the other new additions to the Pilkington Planar range and their differing application possibilities. Pilkington Planar Integral, with its bolt fixing system, Pilkington Planar Heavy Duty, with its increased weight bearing capacity and Pilkington laminated glass mullions all represent the pinnacle of glass envelope engineering systems.

Containing over 50 full colour images of projects from across the world, the aim of the brochure is to help customers select the correct glass for each project by presenting clear and relevant information about the products and their applications. By fully demonstrating the adaptability of the Pilkington Planar range, and including a detailed section on the available fittings for use with the system, the brochure represents a comprehensive reference for anyone with an interest in glass building systems.

Further information can be obtained via the Pilkington website http://www.pilkington.com/planar or by calling the Pilkington Helpline on 01744 692000.

Latest Hardware Guide Helps Specifiers and Users meet New European Standard

The Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) has published its latest best practice guide designed to help specifiers and users with the correct selection and use of hardware products.

The Best Practice Guide to Mechanically Operated Locks, Latches and Locking Plates follows the publication of the latest harmonised European standard for this type of hardware, BS EN 12209.

It is the latest in a series of guides published by the DHF’s building hardware and architectural ironmongery section (formerly the Association of Building Hardware Manufacturers) to give help on the correct interpretation of emerging European standards.

Fundamental to this latest standard is a comprehensive classification system for assessing the wide range of products needed to satisfy the diverse requirements of the European market. It covers requirements and test methods for all types of mechanical lock or latch, including associated or separately supplied striking plates, intended for use on pedestrian doors in buildings.

Features assessed in the new guide include normal use (and abuse) forces, long-term durability, fire and smoke resistance, corrosion and temperature resistance, and security (both manipulative and physical).

The guide also contains guidance on hardware marking including CE marking because BS EN 12209 is a harmonised standard.

Copies of the printed Best Practice Guide to Mechanically Operated Locks, Latches and Locking Plates are available from the DHF Secretariat, 42 Heath Street, Tamworth, Staffs B79 7JH. Phone: 01827 52337. Fax: 01827 310827. Email: mailto:info@dhfonline.org.uk. Or pdf copies can be downloaded from the website http://www.dhfonline.org.uk.

Chiltern Issues Technical Guidance on IGU Testing

Chiltern International Fire has issued a Technical Information Sheet on insulating glass units (IGUs).

Increasingly, UK manufacturers are aiming to meet the requirements of the new European Standard EN 1279 Glass In Building – Insulating Glass Units, five of six parts of which have already been published.

The outstanding Part 5 is expected to be published in June this year, with full compliance becoming mandatory by February 2007.

The Chiltern Fire information sheet explains the requirements of the standard and gives guidance on testing. It also gives some insight into CE marking.

Although not yet compulsory in the UK, CE marking will be required for manufacturers who wish to sell their products to other member states within the European Union.

To obtain a free copy of the Technical Information Sheet email mailto:tgregory@chilternfire.co.uk or telephone 01494 569812.

New Practical Guide to Recycling Window Waste Launched

A good practice guide to recycling window waste aimed at window replacement, conservatory and building maintenance and renovation companies has recently been launched by WRAP (the Waste & Resources Action Programme).

The publication, Recycling Your Window Waste: A good practice guide, is designed to provide window fabricators, installation professionals, site managers and other professionals working in the housing sector with practical guidance on how to recycle window waste.

Research commissioned by WRAP has found that there is up to 500,000 tonnes of flat glass waste arising from buildings in the UK every year. At present very little of this waste is recycled, however, the potential is considerable and growing.

This new two-part guide highlights these potential recycling opportunities and the potential cost savings. Clear financial advantages can be gained by reducing waste disposal costs and recycling segregated glass, PVC-U and metals found in window frames. In addition, ‘good environmental credentials’ are increasingly being seen as a key factor in purchasing decisions, providing marketing opportunities to generate new business.

The domestic replacement window sector is one of the UK’s main sources of glass waste, with around 6.8 million window units replaced each year. These units account for around 190,000 tonnes of waste, including 90,000 tonnes of glass and substantial amounts of timber, PVC-U and other frame materials.

Andy Dawe, Materials Sector Manager for glass at WRAP added, ‘We have developed this guide to provide practical information for decision makers in the replacement window industry. The guide covers the key aspects for those considering recycling their window waste such as deconstruction and segregation techniques, how to deal with the waste produced and the costs and savings involved in recycling. It also includes an additional leaflet designed to provide step-by-step guidance for employees working on-site.’

He added ‘In parallel with the development of this guide, WRAP are working with industry to put in place the necessary collection and processing infrastructure to ensure that the desire to recycle can be satisfied.’

The guide has been developed out of practical research commissioned by WRAP and led by BRE (the Building Research Establishment). More detailed findings from this work will be published shortly.

Copies of the guide can be downloaded from the WRAP website at:
http://www.wrap.org.uk/materials/glass/processing_collection/flat_glass.html

To order a hard copy, call the WRAP helpline on 0808 100 2040, quoting document reference 02GLA.

New Literature from Deceuninck

Deceuninck has introduced a new literature insert to support the company’s popular 2800 decorative suite.

The new insert has been created to complement the company’s existing retail literature and demonstrates the aesthetics, technology and style options of the window. Designed as an informative guide for the homeowner, the new insert will be most beneficial for 2800 customers who trade in the retail sector.

Commenting on the new literature, Marketing Manager, Henry Vowden said, ‘The Deceuninck 2800 Series is a very popular system; a view that is shared by our fabricators and homeowners. As such, we felt we needed a dedicated consumer insert that efficiently demonstrates the many attributes of the window and so assist with retail sales. It once again demonstrates an additional support option for our customers.’

The new insert is available from stock.

Tel: 01249 816969
Email: mailto:martin.vowden@deceuninck.com

The New Essential Business Tool for the Glass Industry

Ebor Equipment Ltd. has released its latest 56-page catalogue, which has been created specifically for the glass industry.

Packed with thousands of essential off-the-shelf and specialist items, it provides solutions to every job.

The new design and layout makes ordering requirements simple too.

All products are coded for quick reference, it has been colour-coded and has been divided into four main sections for ease of use.

The sections cover Glazing, Fittings, Processing Consumables and Small Machines.

To order a copy of Ebor’s latest catalogue, please telephone 01706 863601, mailto:sales@ebor.co.uk or visit http://www.ebor.co.uk

New Welcome Pack Makes it Even Easier to get ‘ProActiv™’

Following the launch earlier this year of the Pilkington ProActiv™ on-line scheme, designed to help the trade at all levels to market and sell the world’s first self-cleaning glass, Pilkington has now introduced a comprehensive, free Welcome Pack to make it even easier for customers to register. Available to any company that fits, sells, distributes or manufactures with Pilkington Activ™, the new Welcome Pack is crammed with information and sales tools for the product, and answers practically any questions a customer may have about Pilkington Activ™, including a full list of compatible products.

The free Welcome Pack has been designed as a companion to the Pilkington ProActiv™ on-line service and introduces the customer to the benefits offered by the scheme. In addition to the essential details of how to register, the Pack also includes a wide range of other items to help customers make the most out of the scheme. Visual aids include a training video and presentation CD ROM and a ‘time-lapse’ video CD showing proof of the Pilkington Activ‘ process. Other useful pack contents include an audio product guide CD, sales benefits, a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), samples of the consumer brochure and new installation certificate, a mouse mat and notepad, technical and marketing advice sheets, and even a list of cleaning and maintenance instructions.

However, the main purpose of the Pack is to familiarise customers with the key advantages offered by Pilkington ProActiv™. The scheme offers an on-line support service that provides access to marketing support materials, making it easy for the trade to learn about and promote Pilkington Activ™. In developing a powerful range of materials and services, Pilkington carried out research with 100 suppliers before finalising the details.

In response to the research, a full range of literature including consumer brochures, POS material, training materials, certificates of installation and advertisement blocks is available to order on-line. Back up from a dedicated technical advice team is also available through Pilkington ProActiv™.

To keep regular checks on the scheme and ensure that customers are getting the most out of it, registered companies will be called each quarter for feedback and to discuss how Pilkington can support their marketing activities and assist with sales growth. One of the primary objectives of the scheme is to act as a channel for companies to obtain information and guidance in addition to promotional items for Pilkington Activ™ self-cleaning glass. Perhaps most importantly, by registering for Pilkington ProActiv™, companies will also be added to the list of Pilkington Activ‘ suppliers published on the website, resulting in further added value sales opportunities.

To obtain a free Welcome Pack and find out more about the Pilkington ProActiv™ scheme, Pilkington Activ™ customers may call the Pilkington Technical Advice Service on 01744 692000, or email mailto:proactiv@pilkington.com.

Specifire CD-ROM makes Life Easier for Specifiers

The specification of the correct fire glass for each application is one of the most fundamental considerations of any building project. In recognition of this, Pilkington Building Products - UK has updated its popular Specifire slide rule to a CD-ROM format incorporating additional features to help specifiers and users to identify the most appropriate fire resistant glass quickly, easily and accurately.

As a source of up-to-date information detailing the entire Pilkington range of fire-resistant glass and its extensive testing portfolio, this CD-ROM allows users to navigate through the application requirements in nine easy steps, each requiring just one click of the mouse.

Based on the selections made, the details of the recommended glass type, together with its properties and links to the corresponding fire test summary sheets showing the tested framing and glazing materials are displayed.

The development of the Pilkington Specifire CD ROM represents the latest in a series of innovations from Pilkington Building Products - UK, including the development of a range of fire glass products including Pilkington Pyrodur Plus, Pilkington Pyrodur, Pilkington Pyroshield and Pilkington Pyrostop.

Anne Quayle, Marketing Manager at Pilkington Building Products - UK, commented: 'Pilkington has always been proud of its extensive test portfilio for fire-resistant glass but ironically choosing the correct fire test summary was becoming harder and harder! So the development of Pilkington Specifire in CD ROM represents an exciting way forward for development in the specification process. By removing the complexity from the process the time it would normally take can be greatly reduced and the customer has the reassurance that the correct glass has been specified.'

Request your copy by e-mail to mailto:pilkington@respond.uk.com or by telephoning the Technical Helpline on 01744 692000.

Web: http://www.pilkington.com

Kömmerling Insulation Glass Brochures

For the insulation glass industry, Kömmerling Chemie says that it is the partner with the most complete product range in the market - all the more since taking over the glass line from Chemetall in 2003. With the broad range of sealants and adhesives, each tuned optimally to the application-specific requirements, the Pirmasens company says that it is technologically also one of the leading manufacturers in the insulation glass sector. As to the state of Kömmerling technology, that is summarised now by four new information sheets making a total of twenty pages: ‘Insulation glass sealants (GD systems)’, ‘Insulation glass-sealants (Naftotherm)’, ‘cast resin systems (Ködilan)’ and ‘cast resin systems (Naftolan)’.

The new brochures offer a general view of the product range for insulation glass manufacturers, detailed enough to contain all relevant information but at the same time reduced to the most significant to remain sufficiently clear. They comprise the primary Kömmerling sealants on a butyl basis as well as secondary sealants on a polysulfide, polyurethane and silicone basis and hotmelts, and also provide information about thermoplastic spacers and the cast resin systems Ködilan and Naftolan for the manufacture of composite glasses with noise-absorbing an/or attack-blocking properties.

The brochures can be obtained at Kömmerling Chemische Fabrik GMBH, Postfach 2162, Tel: (+49) 6331-56-2686 Email: mailto:dichtstoffe@koe-chemie.de.

AM Profiles Releases New Composite Window and Door Technical Brochure

AM Profiles, the UK supplier of composite systems, has produced a new brochure for the company’s ‘Alarbond’ aluminium/timber window system.

The Alarbond system offers the natural beauty of timber internally and the strength and colour options of aluminium externally.

The suite is available in the full range of RAL and BS colours and with a wide choice of internal timbers in either opaque or clear finishes.

There are several options for windows including casement, fully reversible, tilt and turn and stepped topswing. Large or small projects can be produced and quick delivery times are possible as the product is made in the UK.

A high proportion of the aluminium is from recycled material and the timber is FSC accredited therefore the product is as environmentally friendly as possible. AM Profiles offers its customers a full technical support service.

All of the products in the Alarbond range are available fully fabricated from registered installers.

Contact: Tim Adams
Tel: 01246 856000

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