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Glassex Show Issue 5th March 2007
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Synseal
Glob-AL in White:
Stand B070
The
latest addition from Synseal is glob-AL, aluminium top caps, and
like all Synseal's roof kits, glob-AL is available in just three
days from order to delivery. The new top caps have a white 70
micron polyester gloss, powder coat finish, and are available
now.
[More
on this Product]
Edgetech
Simulated Divided Light: Stand G120
Warm
edge specialist Edgetech will be launching its new Simulated Divided
Light (SDL) at Glassex. Designed for the growing astragal bar market,
the SDL is a no-metal structural foam system designed to give the appearance
of individual panes of glass within a sealed unit
[More
on this Product]
Edgetech/
Pilkington WER: DIY:
Stand G120)
Two
of the leading campaigners for energy efficient windows in the UK, Edgetech
and Pilkington, announce the launch of the most comprehensive, independent
study into UK Window Energy Ratings (WER) to date.
[More
on this Product]
Edgetech is launching the latest item in its already vast marketing package at Glassex. The 'Windows that don't cost the Earth' DVD is a support tool for installers, which informs homeowners about the benefits of installing Energy Saving Recommended (ESR) windows using Super Spacer®.
[More on this Product]
Cervo
Solar Clear: Stand D060
For Cervoglass, the conservatory glass roof manufacturer, Glassex
will once again provide the perfect arena for a new product to be
unveiled. ‘Cervo Solar Clear’ is a new glass that is suitable
for side frame glazing and will offer installers the ability to provide
complete thermal solutions for conservatory installations.
[More
on this Product]
Lift
& Lock Installer Programme: Stand D130
A new company has been launched to recruit and oversee quality installers
of the new, recently launched security handle from Lift & Lock.
Lockguard Security Handle Ltd will manage the nationwide recruitment
and appointment of registered and approved installers.
[More
on this Product]
Yale
Home Security Solutions: Stand E030
Among
the new product offerings being launched for the first time at Glassex
is the Yale Asgard PAS 023/024 range of Composite Door Locking
Solutions. Also on show for the first time is the high security PAS
023/024 compliant Yale Asgard Slave Door Solution for use on PVC French
Doors.
[More
on this Product]
Force
8 Tightens its Grip:
Stand D002
Force
8, the UK window and door manufacturer, noticed that one of the
problems with arched French doors, was the distance between the hinge
at the side, and the shoot bolt at the top, which can be over a metre.
[More
on this Product]
Composite
Doors with Distinction:
Stand C096
'Composite doors are simple to manufacture, are
simple to install, are cost effective, trouble free and bring substantial
rewards’ - that's the message from Drew Wright, sales director
of Distinction Doors Ltd.
[More
on this Product]
Elumatec
Proves a Saw Point: Stand E070
Elumatec is providing visitors with an open and honest look
into how its machinery works by exhibiting its unique five bladed
sawing unit that is capable of accomplishing rapid cutting for all
types of cuts, and its machining unit that has been designed to undertake
precision routing at high speeds.
[More
on this Product]
Plastmo
goes Ultra: Stand B060
As part of an on-going product development programme, Plastmo Profiles
is launching a range of enhanced steel reinforcement sections across
the company’s product range that have been manufactured using
the patented UltraSTEEL™ process from the Hadley Group.
[More
on this Product]
Highseal
Windows Product Coup:
Stand D053
Trade
fabricator Highseal Windows Ltd (HWL) has chosen Glassex as
a launch platform for its ‘Priory’ range of stone quoins
and a series of stone pillars for use in conservatories.
[More
on this Product]
Durabase
System for Conservatories - Stand J053
The Durabase System is an advanced steel base and modular wall system
for conservatories designed by Wye Valley Engineering Ltd.
The company’s bespoke conservatory bases and modular walls are
manufactured to order and delivered to site in kit form ready for
quick and easy assembly.
[More
on this Product]
CK
Saves Money in Waste: Stand EO55
CK International help many fabricators save money on their
waste management costs: it provides complete solutions for the removal
and recycling of polythene and cardboard packaging waste.
[More
on this Product]
Nextool
Extrusion Technology - Stand A024
From China, Nextool is exhibiting for the first time with a
range of its tooling for extruding PVCu window profiles. A vibrant
company with more than 20 years experience, Nextool sees the show
as the ideal arena for their window profile extrusion dies
[More
on this Product]
Haffner
Fabrication Machinery – Stand CO70
Haffner GB Ltd is exhibiting a range of innovative fabrication
machinery. Haffner’s SBA Cutting and Matching Centre, which cuts
fabricators’ overheads by reducing labour costs and improving
production efficiency, is central to the display. Also on display
is the SF-04-TB Four Headed Welding machine and the SMH Welding and
Cleaning Line.
[More
on this Product]
Cryoservices
Low Cost Argon - Stand F072
Cryoservices is launching a new low-cost liquid argon option,
which bridges the usability gap between cylinders and liquid. Offering
ease of use at a new cost level, this offering has been well received
by Inert Gas filling operators across the UK.
[More
on this Product]
MACHCOM
machining centres – Stand C063
MACHCOM Ltd (representing MUBEA Systems) offers a range of
machining centres for fabricating aluminium and vinyl extrusions,
in addition to wood and steel materials for window, doors, curtain
walls and other fenestration applications.
[More
on this Product]
Proactive
Procurement - Stand A075
Proactive Procurement is unveiling further new accessories
for the window, door and conservatory sector as the company looks
to build on its growing reputation as the leader in its specialist
market.
[More
on this Product]
BFEL
Smallest Escape Ladder: Stand E032
BFEL announces the debut of the Down and Out Fire Escape Ladder
at Glassex. The fire escape ladder is descibed as the smallest, most
compact, easy to use escape latdder on the market to date.
[More
on this Product]
Rotating Lug from Window Widgets: Stand C033
In addition to a wide range of frame protection solutions, fixings
and general accessories, Window Widgets will be launching a
new rotating lug for its BBA Accredited Mighty Mullion product which
is aimed at the conservatory company seeking additional structural
support.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
Vista
Group Returns:
Stand B095
Vista
Group plc
is one of the UK's largest manufacturers of PVCu door panels and GRP
composite doors. The company returns to Glassex 2007 after an absence
of three years and will be showing several new products.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
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'Atmosphere
Excellent' at Glassex 2007
Glassex 2007 is underway at the NEC Birmingham, and we have the
following comments from the show organiser:
'The morning in particular started with a buzz and, although the afternoon
was quieter – we have come to expect that of course – overall
our exhibitors were in very good spirits. We were delighted with the
general appearance of the show and with how much effort exhibitors have
put in to their displays. This year’s Glassex is certainly a very
good looking show and the atmosphere has been excellent. Most exhibitors
and visitors we spoke to were very pleased with the first day. This
was especially true of the smaller exhibitors of which there are some
great new additions this year, with some very interesting new products
and services. It is a very tight and cohesive show with some excellent
features such as the Energy Efficiency Zone.
'Glassex in recent years has been a constantly changing entity and one
that has become increasingly difficult to predict; where once there
were some quite clear patterns we have learned that it is no longer
possible to anticipate how the show will behave and this has been true
again for the first day. But the key is that exhibitors tell us that
what has been a constant factor is that the quality of visitors they
have seen has been excellent, all professional buyers and many company
owners. All in all a good first day.'
We
have more news from the first day and a half; the results of the Conservatory
Design Competition have been announced, with Sash doing particularly
well in picking up two Gold, one bronze and the overall winner awards.
Franklyn Windows also did well. Full results below.
Please have a good look at the detailed information in this special
Glassex Show issue, which features some late breaking stand news, plus
new product launches, to help in your decision if you are still wondering
whether to make the effort to get up to the NEC.
We also publish details of the remaining Seminars, as well as
a full schedule of speakers taking part in the Forum, more details
of both below. The show ends on Wednesday 4pm.
Contracts
Manager: VEKA plc
VEKA
is seeking a Contracts Manager to act as the important link
between the end user and the fabrication and installation
Team Companies in this cooperative construction contract environment.
[How
to Apply Here]
Technical
Sales Advisor: South East
Continued success and the forthcoming launch
of a number of innovative products has created another sales
career opportunity at Roto Frank, the world’s
leading manufacturer of door and window hardware.
[How
to Apply Here]
Sales
Managers: Euroseal
Euroseal, manufacturer of a wide range of seals and
pressure plates for the aluminium glazing market, seeks two
experienced sales managers in the North or Midlands of England.
[How
to Apply Here]
Various
Jobs at Kawneer
Part of Alcoa, Kawneer is a UK market leader in the manufacture
and supply of architectural aluminium systems ready to invest
heavily in the future - including the creation of a Global
Special Projects team (European Region) focusing on bespoke
and semi-bespoke projects where design, engineering and project
management skills will be at a premium.
[More
Here (PDF File)]
Cover
Balcony Glass Curtain: Stand D134
Cover-Vistaglass (UK) Ltd is the latest member
of the Cover global network, specialising in the manufacture
of aluminium and glass structures for architectural and building
purposes. Cover-Vistaglass is giving pride of place on its
stand to the new Cover Balcony Glass Curtain.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
Promac's
U-Shaped Line: Stand J070
Promac Group will be demonstrating the world’s
first ‘U’ shaped processing line on stand J070 in
the Energy Efficiency Zone at Glassex 2007. Joe Hague, head
of the glass division at Promac comments: 'This 7 stage ‘U’
shaped line is we believe a world’s first
[More
on this Product]
Fux
Hourly Profile Bending: Stand D045
Fux’s new 83-PLM-300D profile lamination machine will
be on show together with a 3 meter primer station designed
for the latest water based primers. FUX will be exhibiting
and demonstrating the 17-PB-00 dry profile machine again this
year.
[More
on this Product]
Camden
Group: Stand
B075
As
one of Europe’s largest suppliers of PVC-u windows, door
panels, conservatories and sealed units, Camden Group
is returning to Glassex for the 2007 show, committing in a
big way with a 126m front of the house stand.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
Combilift
Sorts Difficult Loads: Stand D055
If you handle long and bulky loads and would like to save
on storage space and generally make life easier for yourself,
a visit to the Combilift stand D055, is a must. The
Irish innovators of the range of Combilift 4-way forklifts
will be exhibiting a model from its wide range, all designed
for safe, space saving and easier handling and storage of
so called ‘difficult’ loads.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
Conservatory
Outlet is Looking for Dealers: Stand E52
Conservatory
Outlet,
the bolt-on brand for companies looking to add or increase
sales in conservatories, is showcasing its tailor-made marketing
support package at Glassex for the first time in 2007.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
Two Italian Walnuts Launched by Cova: Stand C52
Siena PR & Siena PN are the latest woodgrain additions
to the COVA XL range of exterior grade veneers. They have
been designed and developed by Cova
Products to specifically meet the requirements
for lamination onto exterior fenestration products.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
Better
Business Planning with Windowlink: Stand C035
In
its 22nd appearance at Glassex Windowlink
will be demonstrating how to boost business planning and efficiency
with the latest developments for its sales presentation and
manufacturing software.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
Debut
at Glassex for Glass Technics: Stand A022
Glass
Technics
is making its debut at Glassex 2007 with a host of specialist
products for glass repair. The company specialises in the
most modern methods available for the refurbishment, repair
and protection to all aspects of glass including the distortion
free glass scratch removal concept.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
HomePro
IBGs: Stand D050
HomePro's
presence at this year's Glassex will be in the guise of group
companies HomePro Insurance and FairTrades - respectively
Britain's leading provider of Insurance Backed Guarantees
(IBGs) and foremost multi-trade association.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
Essential
Security Devices from GT: Stand A074
GT
Windows
will have on display the full range of essential little accessories
designed with security as the key feature for windows and
doors.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
Profitmaker's
Production Monitor: Stand H064
Production
Monitor, the new bar code scanning system stores information
so you can track every product and operator in the factory
in real time making it possible to master waste and establish
accurate costing.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
Rocplas
Aims to be Decorative: Stand J060
Decorative glass manufacturer, Rocplas, will be using
Glassex 2007 to demonstrate a number of high quality product
options for the installer on stand J060.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
Selecta
aims to Celebrate: Stand G060
As
one of the UK's leading extruders of PVC-u window and door
systems Selecta Systems
has once again committed to a large stand at Glassex 2007.
Here the company will demonstrate the superior standards of
the product range including the highly acclaimed Advance 70
System 70mm.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
Winmac
Launches New Rotox: Stand B050
Window machinery specialist
Winmac UK is on stand B050, near the main entrance,
and will be exhibiting a range of new cleaning and welding
equipment from Rotox, confirming its status as a major player
within the window machinery market.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
Mist3windows:
Stand D006
Mist3windows
will be launching the company's double glazed unit repair
and restoration training course on stand D006.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
Shanghai
Northglass: Stand J120
First time visitors, Shanghai Northglass is exhibiting
a range of tempering and bending products including the new
S system for the glass processing industry.
[More on this Exhibitor]
Tremco
illbruck Warm Edge Innovations: Stand F132
Following
its highly successful participation in last year's show, Tremco
illbruck says that it is set to reinforce its reputation
for innovations that help window and IG unit manufacturers increase
productivity and improve their own products' performance.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
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NEWS FROM THE FRONT
Conservatory
Design Competition Results
Barry
Dunlop, one of the judges of this year's Conservatory
Design Competition (sponsored by Pilkington Activ™)
says: 'I was very impressed with the level of entries
overall. This was especially so in the Large Conventional
category which not only had some world class designs,
but also displayed a high level of innovation. Each
year I am more and more impressed by the quality
of the winning entries. Without question, the Glassex
Conservatory Design Competition attracts some of
the best talent around.'
[Full
Details of Winners Here]
Bohle
Signs for 2008 After 'Pretty Good' First Day
Gary
Dean, Managing Director of glass tools and consumables
supplier Bohle Ltd UK, has signed contracts committing
his company to a substantial stand at GP&T which,
for 2008 will be staged alongside Glassex. With
two hours of the opening day of this year's Glassex
to go Gary declared that Bohle had enjoyed a good
first day, and certainly enough to commit to next
year: 'We've had a pretty good day,' said Gary.
[More
on this Story]
Decison
Makers Are Coming, says Promac
David Stockton-Chalk, Chairman of Promac Group made
the following comment: 'We've had a fantastic first
day with orders close to £1m. The new initiatives
at Glassex seem to be driving the industry's decision
makers to the show. If we can continue this success
for the remainder of the show then I will be absolutely
delighted.'
New
Direction for Elumatec
Representing the company’s increasing expansion
in the UK, Elumatec has developed its product range
with the launch of a new and extensive range of
consumables for fabricators and installers. Launched
at Glassex 2007, the first day of the show saw unprecedented
interest in the new portfolio.
[More
on this Story]
GLASSEX SEMINARS
Glassex
'07 Seminars Set to Hit the Mark
Glassex has announced an increased interest in its
seminar programme. As a feature of the show that
keeps getting better year on year, 2007's programme
is set to deliver its most comprehensive course
of technical, educational and business seminars
and discussions yet, providing an all encompassing
insight into the key issues that really affect the
industry as a whole.
[Full
List of Seminars]
Tuesday
6th March
Glazing in the Public Sector:
*
The Right Glazing in the Right Place - a guide
to safety glazing
10.45 - 11.25: Speaker: Steve Rice, GGF
* Gas Filling Processes for the European Standard
BS-CEN1279
11.35 – 12.15: The Bystronic Glass Seminar
will be a friendly and flexible approach to the
introduction of BS EN 1279.
*
Secured by Design: Contributing to Sustainability
12.25-1.05: Speaker: Mick Reynolds, Development
Manager, Secured by Design
* Energy Efficiency and Window Energy Ratings
1.15 - 1.55: Speaker: Giles Willson, GGF
* What you specify is what you get - adding
value to property stock
2.05 - 2.45: Speaker: Ian Chisholm, GGF
* Hoppe door handles & PAS 24 security
solutions
2.55 - 3.35: Speaker: Graham Sims, National Specification
Sales Manager, Hoppe (UK)
Wednesday
7th March
*
How to improve sales and marketing in today's
evolving industry
10.45 - 11.30: Speaker: Andrew Scott, Purplex
* Regulations - What the L is going on? The
latest update on relevant Building Regulations
and CE Marking
11.45 - 12.30: Speaker: Giles Willson, GGF
* Standards Update - Windows, Doors and Glass
12.45 - 1.30: Speaker: Kevin Frewin, BSI Product
Services
Glassex
Forum 2007
The
Daily Forum will include half-hourly talks on
a range of subjects, including: Scott Haslingden
on financing production and assessing the true
cost of manufacturing, Krzystof
Osuch
on air conditioning in conservatories, Andy
Jones
on taking the stress out off window energy ratings,
Andy
McDow on
solutions for energy rated windows, and Cova
will be presenting their new range of wood grain
veneers.
[Full
Forum Programme Here]
First Time Exhibitors:
The following exhibitors have never appeared at Glassex before: All Seasons Heating & Ventilation; Arrow Glass Transport Systems; Asas AlMinyum San Ve Tic A.S.; Banksies Fire Escape Ladders; Beijing Jiayu New Building Materials Co; Build Check Ltd; Cotters Insurance Services Ltd; Falcon Industries India; Famatec UK ; Glass Technics; Highseal Windows Ltd; Identify Engraving Systems; Installer & Fabricator; Lisec U.K. & Ireland Ltd; Litespace; LPL Spraying; Macassar Ltd; Mist3windows; Proskills; Robust UK Ltd; Shanghai Northglass Technology Industrial Co. Ltd; Shine Fully Co Ltd; SPS Protection; STB (Gb) Ltd; Tongling Nextool Technology Co; Weru Ag.
[Full Exhibitor List Here]
GLASSEX EXHIBITOR NEWS
£1000
worth of DeWalt tools: Stand D100
Pre-planning a visit to the show will see at least
four lucky people walking away with £1000
worth of DeWalt tools just for pre-registering.
One person daily will be picked to win a new top-of-the-range
DeWalt Cordless 36V Li-Ion tool chest containing
a Rotary Hammer Drill, Circular Saw, Reciprocating
Saw, floodlight, batteries and a charger.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
Win
a £4000 Conservatory at Affordable: Stand
D095
If you are interested in winning yourself a conservatory,
then a visit to stand D095 should be firmly placed
in your exhibition itinerary. To mark its first
time to the exhibition, Blackpool based Affordable
Windows will
be offering visitors with the chance to win a 3.5m
x 3.5m PVCu conservatory that has an Ultraframe
roof with a gable front, valued at £4000.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
A visit to see Supertrucks based on stand F090 is in order if you are looking for promotions and competitions rolled into one. Supertrucks will be offering free anodising on its roof and side rack products worth up to £275 and will be giving away a Citroen Berlingo free of charge for six months.
[More on this Exhibitor]
Win £1000 Worth of Glass at Tuff X: Stand D060
Tuff X is using Glassex to launch its new Cervo Solar Clear range of side glazing for conservatories and is offering £1000 worth of the conservatory glass products to one lucky visitor to the stand.
[More on this Exhibitor]
TNCC Champagne Reception: Gold Club Lounge
The National Conservatory Company (TNCC - formerly known as PBM Roof Systems) will be holding a champagne reception in the Glassex Gold Club lounge on Tuesday, 11am to mark the launch of its new company name.
[More on this Exhibitor]
BSI Standards Update Stand F029
On Wednesday 12.45 – 1.30pm BSI's Kevin Frewin will be delivering a lecture: Standards Update – Windows, Doors and Glass. The introduction of harmonised European standards is increasingly impacting the Glass and Glazing industry.
[More on this Exhibitor]
Energy Efficiency Zone
Demonstrating that it has its finger on the pulse of the industry, Glassex 2007 has introduced a feature zone into the show that focuses on the all-important area of energy-efficiency. Sponsored by Edgetech, exhibitors include Bystronic, Forel, Hegla, Inagas, Thermoseal, Thermaseal and Unilam.
[More on this Exhibitor]
Secure By Design - Stand D007
Glassex has formed a partnership agreement with Secure By Design, seeing an influx of hardware and security companies commit to this years show. These include major brands such as Yale, Hoppe, J. Banks & Co, Nicholls & Cooke, LJ Pratley & Partners, Tongling Nextool Technology Company and Shine Fully.
[More on this Exhibitor]
Lister Scoops Two Awards: Stand C050
On
Wednesday at around midday Lister Trade Frames will
be receiving two new awards for its products from
BM TRADA. Lister will be receiving one BFRC WER
award for a newly tested low cost double glazed
‘A’ Rated window and an award for achieving
PAS23 and PAS24 on its range of Gallery Composite
Doors. [More on this Exhibitor]
WERs–
The BFRC Answers its Critics: GGF Stand C040
Window
Energy Rating has been with us for several years,
and after an initially slow start, has gained
momentum rapidly. By the 23rd January 2007, the
British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC) had
registered 203 windows of which 159 were rated
as C or above - a very clear indication that,
to date, the scheme has had the desired effect.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
Win
a TV from Synseal:
Stand B070
As
Synseal prepares for its biggest advertising
campaign to date, it adds an extra incentive
for visitors to Glassex.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
Most
Anticipated Awards:
CAB Stand F074
The inaugural UK Aluminium in Renovation Awards
2007 takes place at the East Midlands Conference
Centre in Nottingham on Thursday March 22nd
hosted by Danish comedienne, TV personality
and writer, Sandi Toksvig.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
Super
Spacer Will Feature on 14 Stands
Visitors
to Glassex who are interested in Edgetech's
warm edge technology Super Spacer®, will
have the choice of 14 stands to visit at the
show, reflecting the popularity of the product
across the entire supply chain.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
Bohle
Offers Glassex-Only Deals for all Visitors:
Stand B110
Glass
tools and consumables supplier Bohle Ltd UK
is offering a series of one-off Glassex-only
trade-up deals this year, in the first of the
company's 70th Birthday celebrations.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
Carlton
TV Presenter Joins Bystronic Team:
Stand J100
Carlton
Televsion presenter Llewella Bailey joins the
Bystronic Glass UK team at Glassex where she
will present a number of informative industry
related short presentations on-stand on behalf
of the company.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
Reflex
Hits the Small Screen! - Stand B090
Synseal chose to use reflex smart glass to glaze
the conservatory used in its multi million pound
TV adverts now hitting ITV. Also, reflex is
launching an installer sales DVD designed to
explain to consumers the advantages of having
reflex glass in their new conservatory purchase.
[More
on this Exhibitor]
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