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THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 375 25th August 2009
News
More public contracts for small firms
David Cameron has called for a “cultural change” in the relationship between government and small firms in order to prise the £175 billion of public work from the hands of ‘preferred bidders’ – typically big businesses.
Alliance to improve access to training
Proskills (the Sector Skills Council for the Process & Manufacturing sector, which includes the Glass industry and related companies) has joined forces with four other related Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) – Cogent, Improve, Semta and Skillsfast-UK – to form the Manufacturing Skills Alliance (MSA).
Charges scrapped
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has been praised for scrapping charges on hundreds of safety guides – in an attempt to make workplaces even safer.
Maintaining industrial doors
Regular servicing of industrial doors and shutters is vital for maintaining standards of safety and reliability - it should not be sacrificed to save costs during the economic turndown. This is the message from the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF), which represents all the UK’s main manufacturers, suppliers and installers of industrial and commercial doors and shutters, garage doors, building hardware and architectural ironmongery.
Hardware collaboration
ERA has been established as a world class ‘one stop shop’ for window and door hardware solutions. The new business brings together the expertise of well known companies such as Cego, Feneseal, Laird/LSH and ERA Products.
Thermoseal brings warmth to G09 Wembley
Leading warm edge supplier, Thermoseal Group, has confirmed its stand space at the G09 Regional Exhibition (September 30-October 1) to show its expanding range of thermally efficient components and complementing integrated blinds.
New certification scheme
Warrington Certification, the certification business of Exova Warringtonfire, has rebranded its range of technical schedules and certificates for the enhanced security testing of doors and windows, with the range now known as ‘Certisecure’.
Synseal at G09 Regional Wembley
Synseal is investing £2.5 million in new product development this year, some of which will be launched at the G09 Regional exhibition at Wembley on September 30-October 1.
Mila shortlisted
Mila Hardware was shortlisted in the 2009 European Supply Chain Excellence Awards.
New product catalogue
Eurocell has launched the latest update of its established product catalogue, which offers a comprehensive range of building plastics products.
PVCaware.org to speak on sustainability
Pvcu windows’ sustainability record is the subject of a presentation by the British Plastics Federation’s PVCaware.org at Glassex@Interbuild this October at the NEC, Birmingham.
Training to beat the recession
The Glass Industry Conference (Sharing Best Practice) takes place at the Novotel Central, Manchester, on October 15 and 16.
AAMA to present seminars at GlassBuild America
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) will host local architects during the Architects of a Better Mind educational seminar presented at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on September 30 and October 1.
Swisspacer at Batimat
Swisspacer will be exhibiting at Batimat 2009.
Trained on the glass industry
A brand new training provider - Absolute Training Solutions - has recently been set up in Liverpool to deliver relevant qualifications within the glass industry.
Product launch at Wembley
ERA is launching its integrated handle range, Vectis Plus, at September’s G09 Regional Exhibition being held at Wembley Stadium. This range features the new escutcheon cover and complements its cylinder-free multi point locking system.
In shape for the future
North Western Lead Co has recently invested more than £60,000 on improvements to machinery at its fully owned premises near Manchester.
Secure specification
Schüco International has now become a Secured by Design (SBD) member offering a range of ‘police preferred specification’ windows and doors.
The great website giveaway
Door-Stop International will use the Wembley G09 exhibition as the platform for its latest launch: free composite door websites.
Zenith Staybrite chooses Super Spacer
Zenith Staybrite has named Super Spacer as its warm edge technology of choice.
Commitment to Glassex
Bohle’s has announced that it is committed to to showing new and exciting products at this year’s Glassex.
New openings at G09 Wembley
Fabstore will be using the G09 Exhibition at Wembley to launch its new composite door, Pro-Door, and will be offering an exclusive 15% discount to visitors to its stand.
Business Micros play football at Wembley
The team at Business Micros are combining their shared passion for software and football at the G09 event at Wembley with a ‘Beat The Star’ competition on the Xbox.
On the road to Wembley
Senior Architectural Systems will be attending the G09 Regionals at Wembley Stadium on the September 30-October 1
Avocet welcomes visitors to Wembley
Avocet Hardware will be exhibiting at the Wembley G09 Regional exhibition. The event provides the leading hardware supplier with an opportunity to show visitors the products which have helped its customers’, and its own, sales grow.
New multi-point locking systems for steel windows
A new locking system is now available for steel windows.
Leading partnership
Quotatis, provider of internet-generated sales leads for contractors and professional trades people, has entered into a partnership with fellow lead generator QuoteMeLocal in a move that will boost lead volumes significantly while broadening its customer base and capture potential.
RoSPA launches new consultancy package
Firms are being offered a helping hand to meet the demands of working time rules with a new service from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
A focus on installers
Fensa is running its next focus research groups in Crawley on September 17 and Oxfordshire on September 24 2009. Fensa Registered Businesses are invited to participate.
Fabricator focus
Shepley’s rated
Shepley Windows has secured the accreditations necessary for its customers to be able to offer BFRC A-C rated windows.
Vote of confidence
South Leeds-based Yorkshire Trade Windows has given its vote of confidence for the Excalibur RASP bump and snap resistant cylinder from Kenrick.
Hardware switch
Trade fabricator Lancashire PVC-U Trade Frames has switched to Siegenia-Aubi-KFV-KFV Trident window hardware.
People
New area sales manager
A strong performance in the public and utilities sectors has helped steady the flow of construction work, according to the July Glenigan Index.
Peter Lisec remembered
Peter Lisec, the founder and owner of Lisec, has died at the age of 73.
Products
Schüco’s complete offering
Schüco is offering newcomers to the renewable energy market a complete solar energy solution consisting not simply of high quality tried and tested systems and products, but also of free training courses and comprehensive follow-up support.
Wrapped up
Dremel has re-launched its entry-level toolkit with five extra accessories and an eco-friendly 60% reduction in packaging.
New colours
Fab & Fix is offering fabricators and installers a choice of five new colours to its fully-suited ranges of quality window and door products.
High integrity
The latest FL doors and screens from FyreSpan offer 60 minutes integrity only fire rating, having been successfully tested to well beyond 60 minute integrity at Warrington Fire earlier this year.
Taped up
Gawler Tapes has added the Soprad range of temporary surface protection films to its portfolio of glazing tapes.
Surge in companies investing in prospect data
Insight Data, provider of window industry data, has seen a surge in companies subscribing to its fabricator and installer online database.
Metal construction sealing covered
ISO-Chemie has introduced a new easy-to-install system for the high performance sealing of light metal constructions in accordance with energy saving regulations.
Projects
Siegenia-Aubi-KFV hardware fits the bill
Siegenia-Aubi-KFV aluminium window hardware was chosen for a new-build care facility in Scotland and an apartment block refurbishment in Liverpool.
Holloseal sets the scene
Ely-based Holloseal Glass recently supplied all the sealed units and ceramic panels to the development of Chesterford Research Park near Cambridge.
Back to school
Reynaers aluminium systems have played a key role in the construction of a new school at Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, on behalf of Somerset County Council.
THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 374 18th August 2009
News
‘Go online to win public contracts’ FPB
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is advising businesses to go online to maximise their chances of winning public contracts, following the government’s decision to scrap its policy of charging a maximum of £180 per year to use its supply2.gov.uk portal.
GGF advises on consumer white paper
The government has launched a White Paper on increasing protection for consumers, with the aim of, among other things, reducing the number of rogue traders.
Looking up?
A strong performance in the public and utilities sectors has helped steady the flow of construction work, according to the July Glenigan Index.
Government falls short on housing
The Government’s latest plans to guarantee affordable housing supply don’t go far enough, says the Countryside Alliance.
Glass skills training in your hands
The Glass Industry is one of the world’s oldest industries, however, Proskills, the Sector Skills Council for the Process & Manufacturing sector, which includes the Glass and Related Companies industries, is making a plea to employers to join forces with them to help shape the future direction of skills provision and training for the Glass industry.
Best of luck from Fensa
Fensa (alongside the GGF and Times Publishing) is sponsoring the annual awards for the glazing and fenestration industry at G09 and wishes all its registered businesses the best of luck.
100th Installer Signs up to Dealership
Edgetech has announced the 100th installer to sign up to its Super Spacer Dealership.
Lakanal House fire report prompts call for action
The Passive Fire Protection Federation (PFPF) is calling for action to improve public safety in all types of buildings following the report on the Lakanal House fire.
New UV lamp hire service
Eurobond Adhesives recognises that capital expenditure on equipment is not a priority for many UK businesses at this time.As a result, it now offers a daily hire service on our UV curing hand/flood lamps.
Portsmouth couple win double glazing
Local Portsmouth couple, William and Eileen Tasker, have had their £5,931 account balance for their recent installation of energy efficient double glazed windows paid off in full by Safestyle UK, after winning the firm’s Diamond Account Club quarterly prize draw.
Taking advantage of a sell-out?
Bohle is taking full advantage of the brand new sell-out G09 Regional exhibition taking place at Wembley Stadium from September 30-October 1 with a host of new products and even a couple of palm greasers to draw the crowds around the company’s stand.
New DVD demonstrates testing process
Chiltern International Fire (CIF) has produced a DVD to demonstrate the test process for fire protection products such as fire resisting doorsets and to explain the regulatory and test requirements they must meet.
Smart Exhibition
Smart-Builder is looking forward to exhibiting at Wembley's G09 Exhibition. The company claims the event will be a great opportunity to catch up with the industry, allowing it to showcase the latest version of Smart-Toolbox. This release of the popular glass sales package has many new features and the launch has been timed to coincide with the exhibition.
BBA Microgeneration Certification gets UKAS
The BBA has achieved UKAS accreditation for microgeneration products and services.
A date at Wembley for Swisspacer
Swisspacer is exhibiting at G09 Wembley, and will be showcasing products to potential customers, opening up the market with its warm edge product.
Flying high
Doorset-based Adam Windows has become the first company in the county to achieve a Kitemark licence from BSI for installing windows and doors, and for carrying out the surveys associated with this work.
Secure accreditation
WHS Halo’s unique double rebate composite door sets are now accredited to PAS 23 and PAS 24. These are the British Standards for the general performance and enhanced security performance of external doors.
Tradelink at Wembley
Tradelink has announced it will be exhibiting at the G09 Wembley exhibition as part of the launch of its B rated window as standard and cost effective A rated window upgrade.
Solaglas confirms stand at G09 Wembley
Solaglas will exhibit at the G09 Regional show at Wembley. The sealed unit manufacturer will showcase EcoClear, Solaglas’ energy efficient sealed unit, and ClimaControl, its new, recently launched range of conservatory roof glass and sides.
Business Micros will exhibit at Wembley
Business Micros will be exhibiting at G09 on stand 26 to demonstrate its products live at the show and running a number of promotions available exclusively to visitors.
Fabricator Focus
Open day in the sun
Rehau fabricator Sun Trade is holding an Open Day on Tuesday, September 8 to celebrate its 30th year of trading and more than 5 years in the region.
Fun in the sun
Britannia Windows’ recent annual open day was a resounding success, according to the company.
Team Crystal gallops to second victory on the trot
Team Crystal picked up its fifth trophy of the season when national trade fabricator Crystal Direct recently hosted the annual Crystal Cup Polo Tournament.
Quarter-million target reached
Campbell-Mason is celebrating the purchase of its quarter-millionth metre of pvcu profiles, all within the first year of partnering with Eurocell.
Pyramid wins accreditation
East Anglian based Pyramid Windows has gained BFRC accreditation for its Shield and Synergy windows. It is now one of the few fabricators which can offer installers A and C rated windows in any colour on the RAL spectrum as well as a woodgrain finish.
People
15 years investing in people
Veka is celebrating gaining Investor in People for 15 years in a row.
Rolling Thunder
On August 6, Edgetech hosted more than 1,000 motorcyclists as they began their 40-mile journey from Cambridge to Dennison, Ohio, transporting the Travelling Vietnam Memorial Wall to its next destination. Edgetech’s facility and maintenance manager Doug Ford helped to organise the bike run titled ‘Rolling Thunder’, which attracted motorcyclists, veterans, local supporters and media.
Products
Sustainable doors
Total Glass claims the sustainability credentials, quality and speedy five-day turnaround of its new, high-specification GRP composite door range makes it stand out from the crowd.
24-hour door maintenance
Record’s nationwide network of engineers has enable the company to expand its 247 Door Maintenance division.
Market heats up
Electric Heating Company (EHC) has developed a range of electric heating solutions for conservatories that are ideal for use below windows with low cills.
Opening new doors
Emplas has a new thermoplastic durable low maintenance composite door, manufactured with pre-finished faces that will never need painting and are highly resistant to scratches. It has high specification subframe and inner core that is completely sealed to prevent warping or bowing and has been designed to provide greater energy efficiency than traditional timber doors
Emplas in Vogue
Emplas fully sculptured 70mm window and door suite, Vogue Ultimate, is now available in a whitewood foiled finish on both sides.
Window and door sealing fully covered
ISO-Chemie has introduced its iso³ system for the high performance sealing of windows, doors and conservatories.
Easy choice on hardware
Fabframes chooses Nico for its fully approved window hardware, service and technical support
Composite sales soar
Phoenix Door Panels reports soaring sales of its popular composite doors throughout August, with more than 150 doors sold each week for the first three weeks of the month. Ten extra people have also been recruited at the Cambridgeshire-based company to cope with demand.
New cost-effective, flexible cill range
Plaslyne has unveiled a new universal cill system giving fabricators and installers new flexibility in cill choice at an economical price, while bringing greater stability to the supply of ancillary PVC-U building products.
Orangery partnership
SmartBase, the new no-concrete conservatory and orangery base solution, has partnered with S&J Link on its Orangery offerings.
Projects
A storm in Doha
More than 30,000m2 of Wicona unitised curtain walling have been used to striking effect for the Tornado Tower on the shores of Doha Bay in Qatar.
New lease of life to notorious estate
Curtain walling, windows and doors by architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer have helped to colour a building that has brought an unconventional end to the 14-year regeneration of the once-notorious Stonebridge estate in London.
Metal Technology hits the Mersey beat
Located at Kings Waterfront, adjacent to the historic Albert Dock, Jurys Inn Liverpool offers three star comfort and Mersey views thanks to high performance architectural glazing by Metal Technology.
Timber selected for FC office
Brand new energy-efficient glazing Pilkington energiKare Legacy has featured in a pioneering refurbishment of a London council property in Islington. The refurbishment aims to cut household bills by 50% and reduce carbon emissions by 70% through the application of sustainable products and techniques.
Owzat
Per-Fit Windows in Heywood, Lancashire has carried out its first installation using the Rehau Polytec 50S curtain walling system in a building very close to its directors’ hearts.
High over the Tyne
Dominating the skyline over the Tyne is a new mixed development completed with Senior Architectural Systems.
From Grimethorpe to Africa
Grimethorpe-based window, conservatory and manufacturer, Sash UK, has won its biggest ever order for one of its large conservatories (known as a ‘luminatrium’) from Equatorial Guinea on the West Coast of Africa.
Dotty about trees
Vitrafol recently completed a complex dot design installation portraying subtle round pixelations of a tree photograph.
THE GL@ZINE ISSUE 373 11th August 2009
News
Edgetech exhibits at G09 Wembley
Following on from the success it saw when it exhibited at the G09 Telford exhibition, Edgetech has announced that it will also be supporting the Wembley show.
Cut and prepped on time
Stuga has just completed the installation of one of its top-of-the-range ZX4 cutting and prepping centres to GJB Developments of Rayleigh, Essex.
‘Lack of lending behind the surge in company closures’
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is highlighting a record drop in lending as the main reason behind the increase in company insolvencies.
GGF in discussion with Assembly over Welsh Building Regulations
Following the recent statement by Jane Davidson AM, the Minister for Sustainability and Housing of the Welsh Assembly Government, that Wales will be the first part of the UK to set a national standard for sustainable buildings to be met through the planning system, Nigel Rees, Chief Executive of The Glass and Glazing Federation met with Ms Davidson and other representatives of the Welsh Assembly to discuss the benefits offered by energy efficient windows.
Sash UK revives customer panel
Veka fabricator Sash UK recently held an installer round table at its offices in Grimethorpe, Yorkshire, as part of an ongoing exercise to improve communication up and down the window supply chain, the revival of what used to be a regular feature in the company’s marketing calendar.
Award for gas filled units
Ravensby Glass have recently been awarded BS EN 1279 Part 3, for insulated units incorporating Super Spacer, the standard for gas filled insulated sealed units. The company is the only one in Scotland to achieve Part 3 certification for insulated units manufactured with Super Spacer.
Swish’s Grand Designs
Swish Windows and Doors will showcase its latest range of energy efficient products at Grand Designs Show, 9-11 October, NEC, Birmingham. A wide range of high performance products will be on show, offering consumers a window solution that can considerably cut their heating bills without compromising on style.
Fire rated elegance in profile
A specialist manufacturer of high quality glazed fire doors and screens for the commercial and public sectors has launched a publication outlining its latest product offerings.
Thermoseal Group joins the GGF
In the interests of representing its customer base of over one thousand sealed unit manufacturers across the UK, Thermoseal Group has become one of the most recent members of the Glass and Glazing Federation.
Total blog
Total Glass has transformed its website at www.totalglass.com with lots of useful, visitor-friendly features, including an instant quotation system, download centre designed to reduce paperwork and a dedicated blogsite.
Specifiers’ guide
Vicaima, the interior door company, has just launched a 40-page specifiers’ guide designed to provide stimulating ideas for architects, interior designers and specifiers across the industry.
Environmental standard achieved
Winkhaus UK has achieved EN14001 – the environmental standard.
Mad Italian to front ad campaign
A brand new character known as the ‘Mad Italian’ is to front Safestyle’s TV and radio adverts.
WER scheme to be extended
The BFRC scheme for rating energy efficient windows will be extended from September 1 2009 to include window installers and retailers.
Hundreds tune in for Part L latest
More than 450 people logged on to an exclusive webinar from Pilkington which gave an insight to the changes to Part L of the Building Regulations 2010, what they mean for architects and specifiers, and how glazing is an essential product to help meet the Part L 2010 criteria.
Profile 22 to sponsor Sustainable Housing Awards
Profile 22, has been announced as a major sponsor of the UK’s prestigious Sustainable Housing Awards 2009. The awards to be held at the Hilton Hotel in London’s Park Lane on October 23 are held to recognise the best green social housing projects in the UK.
Q-Mark paint application scheme launched
BM Trada Certification has launched the Q-Mark Paint Application Scheme to ensure that products such as windows, doors and other building components which are sold as factory finished will be coated in accordance with paint systems manufacturers’ guidelines.
Training videos on website
Mila Hardware’s in-house marketing team has been constantly adding new features to its new website all year and has also incorporated training videos and a new, technical Q&A advice service.
Acquisition saves jobs
Cornwall Glass & Glazing has acquired the assets of Cornish-based Seleda after the company went into administration, saving more than 20 jobs in the process.
New consumer brochure can help win business
Shepley Windows has produced a new consumer brochure to help its trade customers secure sales.
Accreditation achieved
AC Yule has recently been awarded the Achilles Building Confidence Accreditation after a stringent two-day audit.
Luck of the Irish?
Windowbase has announced the launch of the only comprehensive database of Irish window companies. The new database of 1,100 window, door and conservatory firms for the whole of Ireland – north and south – is available from £599 plus VAT. Detailed information on each company profiled including up to date, verified contact details is available. A Republic of Ireland version with almost 800 firms is also on offer.
Frames withstand burglary attempt
Emplas advanced performance windows have stopped a dramatic attempted break-in a property in Bristol
The sound of silence
Saint-Gobain Glass has published literature to support the ongoing promotion of Stadip Silence.
A forum for industry-changing issues
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) will take advantage of the large numbers expected at the G09 Regional event taking place at Wembley Stadium from September 30-October 1 2009, to make delegates at the GGF Annual Forum aware of two key issues soon to face the glass and glazing industries.
Celebrating by giving away
Quotatis, Europe’s biggest provider of Internet-generated sales leads for contractors, celebrates its 10th Anniversary this summer and is marking the occasion with the Quotatis 10X10 Lead Giveaway of 10 free high quality sales leads to 10 lucky subscribers who sign with Quotatis before the end of August 2009. With all leads vetted and qualified prior to them being sent out, this is a prize draw that could be worth literally thousands of pounds!
On your bike!
Veka senior technical support technician Pete Chapman has completed an arduous bike ride of nearly 700 miles in seven days, in the sixth annual Burnley FC charity event from Bordeaux in Southern France back to Burnley.
Fabricator Focus
B as Standard
Tradelink will now be offering B rated windows as standard.
Top marks for quality
Crystal Direct is one of the first fabricators to be awarded the CMS Quality Mark EN 14351 from CEN Solutions.
Celebrating from A to B
The team at Dekko Window Systems is celebrating achieving A and B energy ratings on its windows manufactured using Deceuninck 2500 and 2800 systems.
People
New Appointment at Trojan
Trojan Group has announced the appointment of industry figure Paul Haynes in the role of group business development manager.
Glasslam’s new appointment
Glasslam NGI has announced the appointment of Martin Heim as its exclusive sales management agent for its full line of architectural glass products in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Ritec pays tribute to the ‘father’ of ISO 9000
The ‘father’ of today’s quality assurance standards, Rear Admiral Derek Garland (Spike) Spickernell, has died at the age of 88.
Products
‘Industry first’ for A rated top swing
WHS Halo’s pvcu top swing window can now be manufactured to achieve a WER A rating; it is believed to be the first ever WER A rated top swing with double glazing – regardless of frame material.
New pull-handle range
Specifying pull handles for commercial aluminium doors is now easier than ever following the launch of the Adams Rite Rigel Pull Handles range, the company has claimed.
Display and sell
Avocet Hardware has launched a new display board to help fabricators and installers sell to accompany Affinity, its range of fully suited window and door handles and accessories.
Benchmark Doors has become a UK distributor of the Capstone GRP Door.
This new extensive stock range offers door leafs in a huge variety of colours and styles. For ease of installation, each leaf can be cut to size, prepped or unprepped to suit any specification.
Bonding five times faster
Thanks to an Bohle’s automated Verifix bonding system, French glass processing company Verrissima has made significant advances in the production of glass door panels, increasing volumes by as much as five-fold.
Combat tough times
Bluegeni Proximity Marketing Solutions allows businesses to connect with consumers using the device that none of us are ever without – our mobile phone.
New friction stay
Carl F Petersen has added the Trojan Mega Egress hinge to its broadening hardware range.
New 7L Low Cassette
Distinction Door Solutions has added a new 7L Low Cassette to its range of snap-fit glazing cassettes for composite doors.
Still strong in pvcu
Elumatec has delivered two pvcu machines to Veka fabricator, Dorset-based Heavers of Bridport, the multi-award winning fabricator.
Colourful choice
Emplas is introducing a wider range of colours on its fully bevelled 70 mm range of windows, expanding the range to further increase sales opportunities to the homeowner.
Pro-Door launched
Fabstore has launched Pro-Door which offers a number of product options for fabricators and installers.
Going portal
Four Seasons Conservatories has just launched a dedicated portal frame offering from K2.
GAP in hot water
GAP has developed a renewable energy brand called ‘Homesmart’, which is providing a reliable solar hot water system that comes with a 10-year guarantee and 30-year life expectancy.
Sliding door range expanded
Häfele UK has expanded its range to include the latest products from Italian supplier Metalglas. Each system has unique design features which make them suitable for different areas of hotels, restaurants and other leisure facilities.
White and Cream foiled window trims launched
Kestrel, manufacturer of no lead, no tin, 100% calcium organic pvcue and pvcu building products, has announced the launch of white and cream foils across its range.
New Eco 75
The new Eco 75 window and door system from Reynaers has been specifically developed for the refurbishment market. Compatible with the existing Eco Open Out profiles and accessories, the new system features 75mm deep outer frames, making it particularly suitable for use in housing, schools and other public buildings.
It hinges on the hardware...
Veka fabricators can now take advantage of the Dynamic 2D hinge combined with Veka’s slim bespoke sash plate.
New Urbane suite
TimberWindows.com, the engineered timber window system company, has launched Urbane, a new suite of contemporary engineered timber windows and doors.
Projects
Conservatory roof-glass first
Unique and high calibre standards were the required criteria for Pengethley Conservatories in respect of a new conservatory roof installation in Herefordshire. TuffX Conservatory Glass products were specified for the new project worth in excess of £15,000.
That’s ‘snow business’!
A stunning glass facade of Britain’s latest indoor snow sports destination features AGC’s Stopray T ‘all climate’ glass with a high performance toughenable coating supplied by glass processor, System 3.
Scoring at Chelsea
CareyGlass has supplied over 8,000m2 of Vista Therm low-emissivity insulating glass and Solar Neutral 71/43 glass for new-build apartments in the highly desirable Chelsea Bridge Wharf development
University of Manchester finds its place
Curtain walling, windows and doors from architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer have helped deliver a host of design criteria in phase one of the masterplan for the University of Manchester.
Top results for Harrow
Sheerframe fabricator and installer Radway has completed a major window and curtain walling replacement programme at Kenmore Park School in Kenton, Harrow, transforming the school environment in a large-scale refurbishment project.
Timber selected for FC office
Windows from NorDan, provider of high performance, environmentally friendly timber windows and doors, have been selected for a multi-award-winning office building in Scotland for the Forestry Commission.
Cool down and clean up
Pilkington’s high performance glass, Pilkington Activ Suncool, which brings together the self-cleaning properties of Pilkington Activ and the solar control properties of Pilkington Suncool, has added two new performance features to the glazing range.
Listed apartments lifted by steel windows contract
The thermal and acoustic comfort of residents in an exclusive Grade 11 listed West London apartment building have been improved through the installation of replacement steel windows, manufactured to modern performance standards by a member of the Steel Window Association.