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1st February 2005
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Glaverbel
has introduced Planibel G FasT, a hard-coat (pyrolytic) glass which
can be toughened in any furnace
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DuPont
Glass Laminating Solutions
recently announced the industry's first PVB interlayers to enable
white, digitally printed images and design effects to be embedded
inside laminated safety glass
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Guyson
International
has released a new blast cabinet range that combines radical design
and styling together with functional, operational and ergonomic
best practices
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The
Divido room partition has been launched by Eku AG, the Swiss sliding
door gear specialist, and is available exclusively in the UK from
Häfele
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RoofWright’s
new Silver v 5.9 includes a House Designer to show customers exactly
what their windows will look like in 3D on their house
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Available
from over 200 plastic building materials stockists throughout the
UK, Summit window boards can
be supplied in various styles, including Bullnose and Square Edged
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The
new FAP8 push bar from panic exit device specialists JPM is now
available from Abloy Security
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At
Glasstec 2004, Bohle introduced
the SpeedTherm fusing kiln series for the first time
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Schüco
has introduced Corona+ a new range of quality PVCu profiles for
windows and doors that are supplied with all gaskets pre-inserted
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Ultraframe
has added two new traditional style luxury fans to its Senator range
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Shepley
has launched a completely re-engineered door range with significant
advances in strength, looks and styles
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TruSeal
Technologies
offers setting blocks to protect glass against vibration and
shock from handling, shipping and wind-loads
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From
his first week’s appointments, Andy Miller, new Area Sales Manager,
Synseal Extrusions Ltd has signed
up over £800,000
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Steve
Marshall has joined Synseal Extrusions Ltd
as Systems Support Manager
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Dr.
Christof Kemmann, a 57-year-old businessman from Sonthofen/Allgäu
was elected Chairman of the VDMA
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Tom
Dougherty, Vice President, Primary Glass has named Ben Edwards as
Director of Benchmarking for AFG Glass
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Here:
Jonathan
Bunn has joined Siegenia-Aubi
as specification manager
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Here:
Hidsons
Car Sales wanted
to
stand out amongst competitors and chose two Ultraframe
portal conservatories to give his showrooms a major selling point
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A
new heated glass link-way has been constructed at the £20.4m
Northern Rock Bank’s Head Office extension in Gosforth, using
glass products from Pilkington Architectural
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When
Premier Joinery was asked
to install a challenging, four-storey high conservatory the company
chose roofing system manufacturer and designer Ultraframe
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Here:
Railway
signal boxes in Cornwall will be feeling the cold far less thanks
to the installation of PVC-u inline sliding patio doors from Emplas
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More
than 2000 sqm of high specification insulating glass units have
been supplied by HansenGlass
for a commercial office building in the heart of Glasgow
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A recent collaboration at Mayfair’s Holmes Place Health and
Fitness Club in London between Solutia’s
Vanceva PVB interlayers, Saint-Gobain
Solaglas and Optima Architectural
Glass has created an example of UK design and technical
expertise
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Experienced
scuba diver and freelance PR consultant, Kathy
Wilkinson used both skills in the Philippines to help
raise money for the Asian Tsunami relief effort
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The generosity of staff at Sash UK
this Christmas surpassed all previous years of fundraising as
the company joined the nation to raise money for the Tsunami appeal,
as well as supporting its usual local causes
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Kömmerling
fabricator Affordable Window Systems
has provided free windows at a holiday home for underprivileged
Ukrainian children, on the Black Sea coast near Odessa
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Securistyle,
the UK window hardware manufacturer, has re-designed and re-launched
its website to better reflect the company’s growing dominance
in international markets
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Bohle
has recently redesigned its on-line shop to incorporate the
new design concepts currently being rolled out in the company's
catalogues and advertisments
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UK
solar company solarcentury and Lambeth
Council recently celebrated the launch of the first local authority-housing
scheme in the UK to benefit from a fully integrated solar tiled roof generating
clean electricity
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'Too
many different schemes could be diluting the overall waste and recycling
effort in the UK.' This was the European perspective on waste and recycling
in the UK given at the fifth Waste Action Forum
held in Barnsley
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A
UK-led consortium is developing a process to extract brominated flame
retardants (BFRs) from waste plastics to leave an 'acceptable' level in
the plastic for recycling
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Alcan
Inc.
has published its 2004 Corporate Sustainability Report, an
annual update on the economic, environmental and social performance
of Alcan’s global operations
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The
British Plastics Federation Windows Group
(BPFWG) has published a comprehensive document that dispels many
of the myths about the environmental credentials of PVC-U windows
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Truseal's
Insuledge™, dual sealed with polysulphide, has passed the requirements
outlined by European testing standards EN1279-2, 3 and 6 according
to the final report by Dutch test institute TNO-TPD
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RegaLead
has teamed up with CEN Solutions
to help guide its customers through the EN 1279 accreditation
process
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Here:
Chiltern
Dynamics will treble capacity to test Insulating Glass
Units (IGUs) to EN 1279: Glass In Building – Insulating Glass
Units, Part 2, when a new custom-built chamber is installed.
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The
construction industry adopts a consistent approach to calculating
the U-values of curtain walling according to Derek Hodgson,
technical manager for Senior Aluminium Systems, chairman of
the technical committee for the Council for Aluminium in Building
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The
consultation period for amendments to Building Regulations
part L is now closed, so what are the likely outcomes for
future legislation? The BFRC Window Energy Rating system is
now unlikely to be included in its proposed form
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A
Good Week for the Boffins!
This
week we observe the benefits of genuine innovation and scientific thinking.
Firstly, Pilkington has been rewarded for its Activ invention, as self
cleaning glass has now been incorporated into BS 8213 Part 1. New
evidence, meanwhile, from the BRE indicates that Pultec is the most
environmentally friendly window profile company in the UK.
Exhibition
Calendar
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In this month's What's New section of the BBA
website there are three significant features including the first
approval of a solar-powered skylight 'Sky Tunnel'
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The conservatory website, conservatoriesonline.com,
has announced the winners of its Conservatory Installation of
the Year Awards.
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Marking an industry first, the Laminated Glazing Interlayers
division of Solutia Inc. will
bring the design talents of both architects and automotive designers
under one competition.
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PVCu
sash window manufacturer Masterframe
gives professional installers an edge by putting its ‘Bygone
Collection’ identity on a variety of fixtures and fittings.
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here:
Planet
Group's
latest Conservatory Design Centre in Wellingborough kicked
off to a flying start thanks to Northampton Saints and England
international rugby star Ben Cohen.
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By
purchasing three Pinnacle
500 Roofing Systems from an EBP Depot customers will automatically
receive a DeWalt DC907K2 Cordless drill, if the customer purchases
six then they will receive the superior DC981KA Cordless Hammer
Drill
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PBM-DQS,
the independent distributor of PVC products, has announced
a National roadshow to give the company's customers an opportunity
to try Ultraframe's new roof products.
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here:
Sheerframe
fabricator MPH has sponsored
a roundabout in its hometown of South Ribble to provide funding
for much needed street lighting on unlit paths and streets.
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here:
The Glass fittings section of the forthcoming 2005/06 Architectural
Ironmongery catalogue is now available free of charge on CD-ROM
from Hafele.
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here:
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.
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here:
Kömmerling sealant technology,
is summarised now by four new information sheets: ‘Insulation
glass sealants (GD systems)’, ‘Insulation glass-sealants
(Naftotherm)’, ‘cast resin systems (Ködilan)’
and ‘cast resin systems (Naftolan)’.
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Bovis
Homes Group PLC
issued the following update on trading ahead of reporting the
Group’s preliminary results for the year ended 31st December
2004, on Monday 14th March 2005.
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here:
According
to the latest Construction Industry Forecasts published on 7th
January by the Construction Products
Association, Government investment is key to the industry's
continued growth.
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The
Board of Glass Training Ltd (GTL)
is not yet convinced that total support should be given to Proskills.
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Thirty
team Leaders from L.B. Plastics Ltd have
shown just how valuable their years of vocational experience is after
successfully passing the renowned lnstitute of Learning and Management's
qualification.
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The
Ultraframe technical support
team offers all Ultraframe fabricators, suppliers and installers specialist
training at its School of Excellence.
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The
award for Best Safety Initiative at the Glass Charter Health &
Safety Awards 2004 was won by Darby Glass,
in recognition of the introduction of emergency flipcharts around
its factories that explain quickly what should be done in the case
of most emergencies.
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A
European Construction Safety Summit
took place on 22nd November 2004 at Euskalduna Conference Centre in
Bilbao, Spain, marking the closing of this year's European Week on
Safety and Health at Work.
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The
2004 Ideal Homes Exhibition held at Bournemouth International Centre
in early September was the second year that Dorset based installer
Orchard Roofing has exhibited
the benefits of SRA.
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Eurocell
Building Plastics
has recently held two golf days. Firstly the company’s southeast
division staff competed at the prestigious Lingfield Park Course in
Surrey. Hawkstone Park was the setting for the Annual Marshall-Tufflex,
Eurocell Building Plastics Midlands Golf Day.
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Now
in its 10th year, one of the industry’s premier sporting events,
the Unitec Hardware Ltd Charity
Golf Challenge, was held once again at the De Vere Carden Park in
Cheshire.
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Fersina Lincolnshire,
based in Grantham, has significantly increased its conversion rates
using good old fashioned listening skills coupled with digital photography
and RoofWright 3D software.
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Maco
user, Cowen Windows Ltd, says
that it has made a significant impact on the company’s performance
by fabricating with the Mk2 Shootbolt Espagnolette.
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As one of Profile 22’s
newest fabricators, The Window Factory
in Bristol made the switch earlier in the year having found the system
that suited its needs perfectly for top product quality, coupled with
ease of fabrication and fitting.
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G
05 Awards Announced
Following the reintroduction of the G-Awards to the industry calendar,
the date for the G 05 Awards Presentation Gala Dinner has been announced.
The event will take place at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole, NEC Complex
on June 10th 2005 and will be held once more in conjunction with the
GGF Annual Convention.
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GP&T
goes Live!
The Advance Visitor Registration Hotline has now gone live for The
Glass Processing & Technology Exhibition (GP&T), the successful
new exhibition and conference dedicated to UK flat glass professionals,
which is set to take place at the NEC this May (17th – 19th May
2005).
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on this Story]
Masterframe
Backs Glassex Challenge
The growing list of big industry names that have signed up to sponsor
the Glassex Challenge now includes the sash window fabricator Masterframe
Windows Ltd.
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on this Story]
Interbuild
2006: New Owners, New Show
Major changes have taken place since Interbuild 2004 as control of the
event switches entirely into the hands of Emap Construct.
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on this Story]
GlassBuild
America Autumn Dates
The National Glass Association (NGA) has announced that its trade show,
GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, will now be permanently
moving to the autumn beginning in 2005.
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on this Story]
25
Years of Glassex
Glassex celebrates its Silver Anniversary by offering an array of events,
competitions, business seminars and of course, more than 150 of the
glazing industry’s top suppliers, in the most comprehensive programme
ever seen at the event.
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on this Story]
Exhibition
Calendar
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for upcoming exhibitions in the UK and the rest of the world.
UPDATED!!
Features
now archived include:
Designers
must now comply with regulations to limit solar overheating in
buildings, as Paul Littlefair of BRE explains.
Dave
Frost on the implications of CE Marking to the sealed unit manufacturer:
Phil Mundell on what Part M means to the Door Manufacturer;
Full
list here
Finally, a paper, co-authored by Dr. Stephen J. Bennison of DuPont’s Glass Laminating Solutions business unit, on the 'Mechanical Response of Cracked Laminated Plates', has received recognition from ASME.
Don't forget the next PIGS networking event is
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Lane, London from 6pm till late: all media, marketing and PR luvvies
welcome (and there's free beer!). Info Here.
The
B2BZine Team:
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
Fuhr's
Electronic Door Lock Available from Carl
F
A
fully automatic door locking system manufactured
by Carl FUHR is now available from Carl
F Petersen. The new lock, which is fully
integrated, provides fast and simple installation
to the door and equally swift installation
of the door into the opening – simply
fit a plug and the job is done.
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on this Product]
Spectus
Curtain Wall at Arbroath Academy
Staff
and pupils at Arbroath Academy should be a lot more
comfortable this winter and fuel bills should be lower.
This is in no small part owing to the new thermally
efficient curtain walling that has been manufactured
and installed by Penicuik Commercial.
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on this Project]
Revised
British Standard Acknowledges Role of Self Cleaning
Glass
Safe window-cleaning practice has always been a concern
for both the British Standards Institute and the Office
of the Deputy Prime Minister, which holds the responsibility
for Building Regulations in England and Wales. However,
due to increasing specification of Pilkington Activ™
for high-rise developments and commercial properties,
both organisations are now acknowledging self-cleaning
glass.
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on this Story]
Pultec’s
Green Claims Supported by BRE report
New evidence from the Building Research Establishment
(BRE) indicates that Pultec is the most environmentally
friendly window profile company in the UK. The material
from which Pultec’s window systems are made –
pultruded fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) - has been
given an overall ‘A’ rating, the highest achievable
environmental rating, in BRE’s new Green Guide
to Composites.
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on this Story]
Paper
on Cracked Laminated Glass Receives Industry Recognition
A paper, co-authored by Dr. Stephen J. Bennison of DuPont’s
Glass Laminating Solutions business unit, on the 'Mechanical
Response of Cracked Laminated Plates', has received
recognition from ASME (American Society for Mechanical
Engineers).
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on this Story]
Public
Sector Glazing Conference First for Glassex
For
the first time at Glassex, public sector housing managers
and officers are being catered for with a special one-day
conference organised specifically to deal with some
of the key issues facing this market.
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on this Story]
Advance
70 has the X-Factor for Selecta Systems
'The
Advance 70 bandwagon is rapidly gathering momentum
for Selecta Systems and plenty of people are jumping
on board!’ says Mark Richmond, Selecta’s
Sales and Marketing Director. ‘New business
is up by 18% and it continues to increase and
we are already looking at a 25% increase in turnover
this year.
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on this Story]
One
Name and One Voice for Therma-Tru
Following
last year’s announcement that Sentinel Doors
was becoming part of the worldwide Therma-Tru
family, the companies have confirmed that they
have combined their UK operations under the single
company name, Therma-Tru Ltd.
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on this Story]
Synseal’s
Technical Vans Provide the Support Fabricators
Need
Synseal
Extrusions Ltd has invested in four new technical
vans which bring the technician and new tools
together to help fabricators with the initial
set up, if they are new to Synseal.
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on this Story]
zendow®
Finds Favour with Homeowners
As
one of Status Systems' longest serving accounts,
D & G Windows was the first customer to
fully convert production over to zendow®
five months ago. Since then, the Lancashire
based fabricator has seen a significant increase
in business, particularly installing zendow®
into older properties.
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on this Story]
Second
GP&T Event Promises Boost for Flat Glass
Specialists
Glass
Processing & Technology (GP&T) exhibition
is set to provide a further boost for the flat
glass industry when it takes place at the NEC
Birmingham UK on 17th, 18th and 19th May 2005,
the second event in the series.
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on this Story]
Walnut
Motorsport Awarded Schüco Karting Contract
Walnut
Motorsport has been asked to organise the 2005
Schüco Karting Challenge for the third
successive year. This competition for the construction
industry has proved extremely popular and, in
2005, the maximum number of entrants will be
raised to 288.
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on this Story]
Beaufort
Doors PAS the Test
Beaufort
Secure Design’s aluminium
door profiles have achieved
PAS 23 / 24 approval –
the industry’s most stringent
performance and security standard.
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on this Story]
Supertrucks
in Austria
Supertrucks
Ltd has long established customers
in Germany and Belgium and following
a successful Glasstec 2004 Exhibition
now has it's sights set on the rest
of Europe. During the next five
years Supertrucks plans to expand
its sales of glass carrying racks
and bodies into Holland, France
and Austria.
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on this Story]
Everwhite
Supplies an All American Market
Everwhite
Plastics Ltd is exporting PVC-UE
profiles for an internal louvered
window shutter system exclusively
for the US. Vince Richardson,
Technical Director of Everwhite,
explains why an American company
has chosen a UK company to design
and manufacture the product:
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on this Story]
GAP’s
Roofline Butler Service
Getting
on-time, every time, in-full
deliveries is vital for installers.
If stockists let them down,
they let their customers down
and risk their reputation. GAP,
the standard setting roofline
stockist and door panel manufacturer,
understands the importance of
deliveries.
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on this Story]
K2
is an Attractive ‘Option’
for Turkingtons
Conservatory
installer Turkingtons has signed
up to become a K2 installer, as
a direct result of K2’s launch
of Options, its range of interior
trims.
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on this Story]
Official
Opening of the Building Plastics
Trade Counter
Newstead
Trade Frames is a one-stop-shop
fabricator. Not only does the
company supply windows, conservatory
roofs, and doors but also building
plastics and associated products.
Newstead recently launched its
Building Plastics Trade Counter
as a separate division.
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on this Story]
Sentinel
Nets Third Contract at Kingfisher
As
part of an on-going stock investment
programme, Therma-Tru Limited incorporating
Sentinel Doors, has supplied and
installed over 150 composite residential
doors for a third Kingfisher Housing
Association contract.
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on this Story]
Sapa
Window Defies Wrecking Test
Sapa
Building Systems subjected one of
its Dualframe horizontal sliding
windows to a ‘wrecking test’
in front of a group of prospective
clients as part of a demonstration
of its security performance.
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on this Story]
An
‘L’ of a Door from Siegenia-Aubi
A
forward-thinking approach between
Council for Aluminium in Building
(CAB) members has led to the development
of a hardware system for Document
L compliant aluminium patio doors.
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on this Story]
Permasteelisa
2004 Orders Slightly Ahead of Previous
Year
The
orders awarded to the Permasteelisa
Group during 2004 amount to 935 million
Euro with an increase of 1.5% compared
to the previous year.
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on this Story]
Asahi
Glass Closes One Funnel Production
Furnace at Takasago Plant
Asahi
Glass Co Ltd has decided to restructure
the funnel manufacturing facilities
of the cathode-ray tube (CRT) operations.
To this end, the Company will stop
operations of one funnel production
furnace at its Takasago Plant (Takasago,
Hyogo Prefecture) by the end of
2005.
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on this Story]
Insolvencies,
Winding up Orders, Petitions
and Creditors' Meetings
Some
familiar names from the glass,
window and conservatory markets
turn up in this week’s
look at recent Notices from
the Company Courts: Abbseal
Limited, Sapphire Windows &
Conservatories Limited, Garden
View Conservatories Limited,
E C Windows Limited, Sapphire
Glazing (UK) Limited, Inter
Curves Limited, Towercove Windows
Limited, Tailormade (PVCu) Limited,
Majestic Conservatories and
Windows Limited, Universal North
West Limited, to name but a
few.
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