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Email News for the Glass, Glazing and Fenestration Industries
15th February 2005
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Conservatory
roof specialist Wendland Roof Solutions
has developed a roof product that aims to bridge the gap between
a conservatory and a built extension - Sundyal
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A
new system specifically for low pitched conservatories is being
launched by Aztec Conservatory Roof Systems
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Elumatec
has
introduced the SBZ608, an advanced CNC machining centre designed
to work in tandem with an existing front end saw or cutting centre
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Abloy
Security has launched a new range of patented Euro profile
electro-mechanical locks that enable stockists to reduce the cost
and complexity of stocking multiple lockcase types
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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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GAP,
manufacturer of the Cosmopolitan door panel range, has recently employed
John Harrop as its Production Manager
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Business
Micros has just appointed three new field staff bringing
its total workforce to 35
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While
his job title is Specification Manager, Groupco’s
Andrew Oldham describes himself as ‘an enabler’
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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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Beaufort
aluminium doors and windows in a powder blue finish are completing
the clean, contemporary look of Enclave, a striking new development
by Furlong Homes in Tring
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People
watching the construction of the centrepiece of the regeneration
of Portsmouth Harbour are being kept safe through the use of Brett
Martin’s Marlon FSX Longlife polycarbonate
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New
luxury riverside apartments in Southampton feature PVC-ue fascia
and cladding from Celuform
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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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Alcoa
Foundation
announced that it has invested nearly $250,000 in three programmes
to improve educational and family planning services in Guinea,
West Africa. This most recent investment brings total charitable
investments in the country to approximately $1 million since 2001
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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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SynergeBuild,
the e-commerce ordering system from Deceuninck, has updated
its image with a new look website
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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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Alcoa
announced on 28th January that it has been named one of the top
three most sustainable corporations in the world during a ceremony
at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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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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Edgetech's
new
Super Spacer® TriSeal™ with TrueWARM®
NO-Metal technology, triple sealed with polyisobutylene and silicone,
has passed the requirements outlined by European testing standards
EN1279-3
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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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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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Ray
Rabett, Technical Manager for Masterframe
Windows Ltd, comments on the predicament: ‘When
– not if - the government fails to deliver on its Kyoto
protocol commitments, a further tightening of the legislation
is inevitable
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If
the government’s proposed new Part L2 regulations on
thermal performance are to be completely effective, it is
essential the construction industry adopts a consistent approach
to calculating the U-values of curtain walling
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here:
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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Signs of Rationalisation
Rehau
is the latest multinational in the window business to announce a restructuring
programme in the UK. The 'shrink to grow' policy recognises that this
country is still a good market, but at the same time a little bit of
prudent cost control can't be a bad idea. While no job losses are envisaged
- on the contrary, Rehau will be recruiting in certain areas - the group
has recognised that the current Slough HQ is bigger than it needs to
be and will be seeking smaller premises in Slough, while expanding its
base in Manchester. As part of the process, Wolfgang Korner has been
appointed as overall head of Rehau's UK window business.
Project
Engineer/Manager
Laird
Security Hardware is a market leader in the design, manufacture and
distribution of security fittings and fixtures for both new build
and home improvement markets. Increased demand for the company’s
products combined with sustained pressure on product added value has
created an opportunity for a talented Project Engineer/Manager with
experience in defining and delivering new products to market.
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Area
Sales Managers
Kestrel
BCE is the leading manufacturer of high quality PVC roofline, cladding
and trims. As part of our ongoing expansion programme we are recruiting
for the following roles; Area Sales Managers for Scotland, South West
and South East regions.
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Buyer
- Tipton
Laird Security Hardware, part of the Laird Group, is
seeking to recruit an individual with the ability to co-ordinate multiple
tasks and deliver overall objectives to aggressive deadlines for the
position of Buyer, based at the Tipton offices, West Midlands.
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Design
Engineer - Tipton
Laird Security Hardware, part of the Laird Group, is
seeking to recruit an individual with drive, motivation and team working
skills for the position of Design Engineer, based at the Tipton offices,
West Midlands.
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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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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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Two
motorbiking Windowlink
directors are going on tour to raise money for the tsunami
appeal by offering free software consultations.
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here:
Walnut
Motorsport has been asked to organise the 2005 Schüco
Karting Challenge for the third successive year.
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Everwhite
Plastics Ltd
has launched its new Distributor Support Package. Simon Reynolds,
Sales Manager of Everwhite, explains why:
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Exhibition
Calendar
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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
This is balance sheet planning at its best: sensible decisions based on the real-time financial condition of the company in a specific market. A small dip in the economy is enough to flush out firms who have their finger somewhere other than on the pulse, and those companies who are making adjustments now will not be taken by surprise when the downturn comes. Bury your head in the sand at your peril!
Another
way for window companies to stay ahead of the game has - for the last
25 years anyway - involved exhibiting at, or at least attending, Glassex.
This year, the Seminar Programme - a relatively recent addition to the
show - seems set to excel itself by not simply responding to market
needs but by pre-empting them. Details below.
The
B2BZine Team:
Richard and Debbie Schwarz
news@the-glazine.com
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
Bohle
Expands Glass Drilling Range
Bohle’s
manufacturing expertise, dating back more
than 80 years, has now been applied to the
development of a new collection of drilling
machines. Unveiled at Glasstec 2004, these
latest additions ensure the precise and
effective production of drill holes and
are available direct from Bohle UK’s
dedicated machinery sales and support division
based in Manchester.
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Technal's
Curtain Walling Takes Off in Guernsey
Technal’s MC curtain walling was specified by architects
Kensington Taylor for the new passenger terminal at
Guernsey Airport, providing a high performance glazing
solution which also echoes the building’s distinctive
aeronautical design theme.
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Rehau
Restructures to Improve Efficiency
REHAU has announced a new structure in its window division
with Wolfgang Gorner as overall head. The marketing,
product development, technical and customer service
teams are being brought closer together into one new
business unit with clearly defined new product and sales
targets.
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Glassex
Announces Seminar Programme
As Glassex celebrates its Silver Anniversary the organisers
have announced what it believes is the most comprehensive
seminar programme in the history of the event, with
an emphasis on presentations that bring practical, effective
information to delegates in the front line of the industry.
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Tuffx
Reborn with New Management Team
With the continuing success of specialist glass processing
products marketed under the Tuffx brand a new dedicated
company has been formed as Tuffx Limited to concentrate
on consolidating and expanding on that success.
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zendow®
achieves full accreditation
The zendow® suite of profile has proved that it
is more than just a pretty face. The contemporary new
profile suite from Status Systems is now fully accredited
for specification by specifiers. Following stringent
tests, zendow® is now wholly compliant with BS EN
12608:2003, BS 7950 and PAS 23/24 for doors.
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on this Story]
Super
Unleaded Drives KBE Forward
As part of profine Group’s ‘Greenline
Initiative’, all KBE profile is now extruded
lead free, using environmentally friendly calcium-zinc
stabilisers which have brought additional advantages.
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on this Story]
Stuga
Scores More Successes in Ireland
After two long established and successful Flowline
installations in Northern Ireland at Blair Niell
in Belfast and Sean Timony in Enniskillen, Stuga
sold a Flowline to Murnane and O’Shea right
down in Bantry Bay in the south west of the Republic.
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on this Story]
Shepley
Launches New Range of Modular Conservatories
Shepley’s taken a long, hard look at how
modular conservatories can benefit the installer
and has come up with a bright idea. Not only is
Shepley’s modular range available in a selection
of the most popular styles, but customers can
order any size as long as it’s between a
minimum and maximum size.
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on this Story]
Winlock
Directors Risk Frostbite by Dipping Toe in Moscow's
Big Chill
Intrepid adventurers Philip Swann and Graham
Pearce of Winlock recently wrapped up warm and
sallied forth to brave the ravages of a Russian
winter (minus 15 degrees Celsius and heavy snow)
in order to introduce the company’s products
to visitors at the Fensterbau Frontale Windows
and Doors Exhibition in Moscow.
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on this Story]
TWS
Gains Advantage with Merc Fleet
Advantage
Windows and Conservatories Limited’s customer
TWS has invested half a million pounds in 20
new Mercedes vans. The Leeds based company has
recently taken delivery of a new fleet that
includes panel vans, dropsiders and a tipper.
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on this Story]
Everest
Commercial Division Committed to Government
School Programme
Everest Commercial Division sponsored the Local
Government Chronicle’s ‘Local Education
Partnerships (LEP) in Practice’ conference
at Earls Court on 3rd February as the Company’s
reputation as a premier schools fenestration
solution-provider continues to grow.
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on this Story]
Dynamic
Investment for New World Manufacturing
With the start of a new year
and a major presence at Glassex,
Ireland’s leading door
manufacturer New World Developments
has made major changes to
its factory operation to improve
productivity and deliver even
better service to customers.
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Finesse
Wins Swish National 2004 Customer
Service Award
'Having achieved an average 99.38%
positive response in an independent
customer survey conducted by the
Guarantee Guild, there was no doubt
in our minds who the recipient of
this award should be for 2004' said
Steve Couchman, Director for Swish
Window Systems, when presenting
the award.
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on this Story]
Trelleborg
Group Reports Successful 2004
The Trelleborg Group can look
back at a year with a new structure
and favourable growth. For the
full-year, net sales increased
to SEK 22,912 M (17,960). Overall
growth in comparable currencies
was 30 per cent.
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When
Only the Best Will do
New
trade stockist, WCS Ltd, has
recently signed up with Deceuninck
to offer the complete range
of Deeplas cellular products
and additional ancillary items.
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on this Story]
Newstead
Doors Satisfy Colour and Heritage
Demands
As
homeowners become increasingly
aware of the availability of the
combination of maintenance free
and more traditional looking products,
it’s vital installers can
satisfy these needs. That’s
why Lincoln-based JB Windows turned
to Newstead Trade Frames for its
supply of premium, coloured PVC
doors.
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on this Story]
Clearshield
Saves Construction Costs for Everyone
Damage
to raw glass surfaces during the
construction process can be costly,
but this can be avoided by converting
ordinary glass into Low-M (Low
Maintenance) Glass‚ with
Ritec’s ClearShield system.
The use of ClearShield Glass Protect
makes glass easier to clean, keeps
it looking like new, reduces costs
and increases customer satisfaction.
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on this Story]
Waste
Action Forum Targets Best Practice
and Education
Recycling
education, economics and sustainability
will be the focus of the next
Waste Action Forum, being held
on 16th and 17th March in Barnsley.
Waste management professionals
from local authorities will hear
presentations from government
and industry on the latest developments
in waste and recycling.
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on this Story]
Fixed
Cost Maintenance from Volkswagen
Commercial Vehicle Finance
Volkswagen
Commercial Vehicles’ commitment
to the van operator goes much further
than selling high quality, award-winning
vans. As motorists know, regular
servicing and maintenance are essential
to keep their vehicles running at
optimum performance. To ensure its
customers enjoy the ultimate van
driving experience, Volkswagen Commercial
Vehicle Finance offers a number
of Fixed Cost Maintenance packages.
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on this Story]
The
Balance Between Security and Access
Control
Robin
Rice, Managing Director of Abloy
Security looks at the latest issues
and developments affecting access
control.
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on this Story]
Nine
Good Reasons why to Attend GPD 2005
in Finland
Tampere,
Finland, is the destination, Friday
June 17th – Monday 20th 2005
is the time, for the this year's
biennial GPD Conference & Glass
Product Exhibition Workshops. Organiser
Jorma Vittkala has outlined the
reasons for attending this important
event:
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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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