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24th August 2010
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ATB Systems is offering a new anti-vandal mesh which gives a visual and physical deterrent without compromise on light transmission,
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Firefly, a Northern Ireland-based firm, has launched a fire safety product which it believes will become a £million-plus seller across the British Isles over the next few years.
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Cotswold’s new Parallel Opening Stay has a starring role in the UK’s first parallel opening aluminium window to be successfully tested to STS202 – the enhanced security certification for windows and doors as specified by Secured by Design Schools 2010.
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Announced in April, the Yale Keyfree door lock is now available exclusively from Door-Stop International, and is supported with a new video aimed at consumers: http://www.door-stop.co.uk/12-yale-keyfree.asp.
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Howarth Timber (Windows & Doors) has begun sourcing 100% post-consumer recycled PVC-U cavity closers from Cavalok Building Products.
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Fab & Fix, one of the UK’s leading hardware specialists, has sold its 15 millionth Connoisseur window handle since the product was first launched 12 years ago.
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A new range of steel one-piece keepers is the latest addition to the Multikeeper range from Fuhr UK.
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The newly formed Carl F Groupco will continue to sell products from Fuhr, including its newly launched products.
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Gx Glass offers a variety of glass types which can be made in virtually any colour for glass top furniture in offices.
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In addition to manufacturing the range of door and window restrictors, handles and a wide variety of locking devices, J Banks & Co reports that its technical expertise in designing and developing bespoke hardware solutions has become an important aspect in the company’s range of services.
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Solidor and sister company Nice Door Panels have launched Irish Oak as a new option to satisfy the demand for new woodgrain colours.
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The Combi-Cross Georgian Cruciform from Thermoseal Group allows sealed unit manufacturers to keep stock of cruciforms to a minimum.
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Mul-T-Lock UK has launched a door handle with integrated electronic security, offering keyless locking for internal doors, without compromising on door aesthetics.
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New World has added a stable door to its Apeer composite range. It has a 70mm-thick, sturdy door leaf with a double rebate and triple glazed decorative glass unit.
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With aluminium sales on the up, trade supplier Capital Windows in Middlesex is tapping into this trend with a range of new generation systems from leading suppliers that combine longevity and low maintenance with the A rated energy performance and green credentials that the modern building industry demands.
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More than 60% of July’s 51 leads received by national trade fabricator Crystal Direct were generated by direct marketing.
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Lister Trade Frames is helping its customers with vehicle livery.
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Veka fabricator, Paramount Systems, is supplying 'B'-rated windows as standard.
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Consumers can now buy Pioneer’s services with confidence, after the Chelmsford-based Synseal fabricator has been accepted on to an approved trader scheme run locally by Essex County Council.
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Kent-based Piper Windows celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, having shared a strong relationship with Veka from the start.
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Essex Trade Windows has signed up to Solaglas’ new initiative WER Ready.
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Tradelink has achieved its seventh consecutive BSI audit pass with no non-conformities and not a single observation.
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East Sussex-based WHS Halo fabricator Tradesmith has recently achieved accreditations for the enhanced security offered by its doors and windows from both the internationally regarded BSI and Secured by Design, the crime prevention initiative developed in the UK by Acpo CPI (Association Chief Police Officers, Crime Prevention Initiatives).
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Balcony Systems’ curved patio doors are part of an award winning project.
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CRL’s Taper-Loc Dry Glaze Railing System was used on the latest W Hotel in Hollywood.
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A project by Classic Conservatories used windows and doors from CWG Choices using cream Kömmerling profiles.
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Paralysed 22-year old Cameron Wood is enjoying his independence again, in a purpose built home fitted with radar controlled automatic doors from Geze UK.
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ISO-Chemie’s impregnated expanding foam tape ISO-Bloco T-Max was used to provide a high performance sealing solution for new waterside apartments built in Manchester’s Piccadilly area.
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Curtain walling from aluminium systems supplier Kawneer has helped to prove a fitting juxtaposition to the traditional setting of a contemporary landmark building in the historic city of Chester.
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Aluminium and timber composite windows, doorsets and bi-fold doors from Mumford & Wood’s Contemporary range have been used on a private new-build home in Surrey.
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Senior Architectural Systems supplied the composite Hybrid doors and windows for the ‘Balehaus’ project which is located at Bath University.
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Sehbac Commercial recently completed a window and door replacement project on 93 privately owned apartments in London’s Isle of Dogs in seven weeks – which has delighted tenants, owners and property management.
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One couple from Newbury were so impressed with the thermal results achieved by the TuffX Aqua Green tint in their new conservatory that they decided to have a modern glass roofed storm porch also installed on the front of their property.
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Ventrolla Cambridge and Essex has gone straight to the top of the class after completing a successful renovation project at a Barking school.
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A UK steel glazing specialist has helped to transform an Olympic media hub into one of Greece’s foremost retail centres, providing a good example of legacy planning for future Olympic Games.
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Anglian Home Improvements has officially conquered Everest.
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Thousands of women pulled on their running shoes and braved extremely hot temperatures to take part in the Race for Life on June 27th 2010. Crowds gathered at Aintree Racecourse with over 2,500 runners taking part in the annual event to raise cash for Cancer Research UK.
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BBG GmbH & Co KG will be present at the first solarpec trade show for solar production engineering and the glasstec trade show, which takes place in parallel, and will demonstrate various innovations on how to join glass and plastics.
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Developing both the current and future business opportunities of recently acquired Vitrododi Supply is an important focus for CR Laurence of Europe, the company has said.
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The GPD Call for Papers is on and running, and the September 20, 2010 deadline for abstract submissions is around the corner.
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The Bystronic glass Group will be presenting new products at Glasstec in Düsseldorf from 28 September to 1 October 2010.
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Swisspacer will be showcasing the benefits of its spacer bar at GlassBuild America (Las Vegas Convention Centre, September 14-16 2010).
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Kommerling UK will be represented on its parent company’s stand, No C22, Hall 17 at the forthcoming Glasstec exhibition in Dusseldorf from 28th September to 1st October, 2010.
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Ritec International and its partners are launching the famous Glasstec Boat from Monday 27 September to Friday 1 October 2010.
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Back to school
Returning from the summer break has that back to school feel about it. It’s almost like we have a second ‘new start’ to the year. Even those company directors and sales managers who may not have taken time off over the summer should be gearing up for the new term as potential and existing customers return from holiday.
It is possible that the stretching summer provided enough of a mental barrier for those fabricators delaying the WER ratings they need to be compliant come October 1. Will we see a rush to get products rated now that we have a clear run to autumn?
We can also start looking forward to the exhibitions that must surely be a draw for anyone looking to finally putting the recession behind them, including: G10 at Wembley; Glasstec; and Glassex. There are also the G10 Awards that will follow the Regional Exhibition at Wembley; even with economic woes playing heavily on people’s minds, the evening last year was an absolute belter – book your table now before they all get snapped up. Read story here.
Nathan Bushell
Editor
WE HAVE EMAIL Dear Nathan Dear Nathan Dear Nathan With the focus on WERs and U-values becoming mandatory for windows on 1st October the industry appears to have largely forgotten about doors. Indeed many are not ready for the new legislation at all and there have been moves to postpone its effective implementation. Dear Nathan I have been reading all the comments regarding Energy Efficiency, the NEW National Building Regulations and manufacturers’/installers’ compliance, and I have to say the last set of articles really topped it off for me. Dear Nathan With thousands of UK firms still failing to register for the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, the programme designed to reduce the UK’s carbon footprint looks to be in disarray.  THIS WEEK'S NEWS 245% increase in Scottish construction insolvenciesFigures from the Office of National Statistics, recently published by the UK Insolvency Service, show that the number of construction companies in Scotland entering compulsory insolvency jumped from 14 in the second quarter of 2009 to 48 in the last three months of this year. Confidence dented by fragilityThe underlying value of private housing construction projects starting on site fell in the three months to July after six months of sustained growth according to the latest data from industry analysts Glenigan. Structural changeAccording to the latest Strategic Market Insights forecasting report from HobsonFord Associates, this recession will cause structural change.  Tax on parkingThe Forum for Private Business (FPB) has reacted to reports that a controversial tax on private parking spaces is set to be extended. G10 online registrationThe final G10 Regional Exhibition of the year for the glass and glazing industries takes place at Wembley Stadium, 1-2 December, and visitors can now register online at www.g-events.co.uk/exhibitions. Jumpers for goalposts?With the World Cup serving as a convenient warm-up, at last we can look forward to a proper football competition. The Double Glazing Industry 5-a-Side Competition, organised by Conservatory Outlet’s Matthew Glover, will feature 32 teams in a tournament that is likely to make the gladiatorial contest at the Coliseum seem like a walk in the park.  Synseal sponsors G10 awardsSynseal is the latest big name to confirm sponsorship of the G10 Awards Presentation & Gala Dinner which takes place at Wembley Stadium on 2 December 2010. Walker profiles joins Profile 22New build and commercial specialist Walker Profiles has signed to Profile 22 as part of the Scottish fabricator’s ambitions for future growth across the sectors. Call for better asbestos awarenessScottish windows and conservatories company CR Smith is investing in its roofline and cladding business as it continues to see more Scots upgrading their homes rather than move. 
Ricoh unveilingThe Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS) will be presenting its plans for 2011 and its latest television and radio campaign at the RICOH Arena in Coventry this November. Codes without chargeThe entire library of codes of practice and best practice guides for the door and hardware industry have now been made available for download without charge from the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) website. Online wind-loading calculator launchedSynseal’s Formulus Wind Load Calculator has gone live on the Synseal website.  Edgetech at GlassexEdgetech will be exhibiting at this year’s Glassex show. Date set for in-house showThe date of Elumatec’s Fabricator Show has been announced. The event will be held at its site in Milton Keynes from 22nd to 24th March 2011. No more WER woeThe Certass Thermal Rating Register (TRR) has launched a new initiative which, it claims, will enable fabricators and installers to obtain a Window Energy Rating (WER) quickly and cost effectively.  TGI at GlasstecTechnoform Glass Insulation will be presenting its new spacer at the leading trade fair for the global glass industry being held in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 28 September to 1 October 2010. Sun shines on GlasstecAt glasstec and solarpeq, 1,260 exhibitors will be exhibiting, of which 1,200 companies will exhibit at glasstec. 160 firms have registered for solarpeq so far – including the exhibitors showing ranges at both trade fairs. A moving storyCarl F Groupco has moved into ultra-modern premises in Peterborough.  Important sourceAs October 1st 2010 approaches, and the changes to the Building Regulations come into force, the Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF) is telling consumers that it is the best organisation to advise on Window Energy Ratings, and to provide added protection within the industry. New trade counterUK Window Systems has opened its first trade counter on the Britannia Business Park in Cobridge, Stoke on Trent. Part 3 passedHytech Glass, manufacturer of Hy-Therm energy efficient double glazed units has now passed EN1279 part 3 for gas filled sealed units. Kestrel swoops on SharksKestrel has become official sponsors of Sale Sharks in a bid to raise awareness of the Kestrel brand on behalf of its distributors.  Greenline onlineKömmerling has just launched their new looking website at www.kommerling.co.uk that includes details of its lead-free Greenline compound and latest news items. Easier to use websiteVisitors can browse an online version of Avocet’s product guide, view individual products and download technical information. NWL at Glasstec 2010North Western Lead (NWL) is exhibiting on Stand E22 in Hall 9 at this year’s Glasstec trade show. £1m new machineryGlass Systems has invested £1m in new machinery.  Record onlineRecord UK has launched a new, user-friendly website, that is both fast to access and easy to navigate. Catalogue of savingsScrewfix has increased its portfolio with new product lines and exclusive deals in its biggest catalogue launch of the year. Inaugural award winnerSchueco employee, Anthony Blake, won the award for ‘Best Practice in Assessment’ at the inaugural National Conference of the Glass Qualifications Authority.  Ikonic switchBirmingham based systems company Ikon Aluminium has switched to the LogiKal software from Business Micros (Aluminium). UK production heats upVetrotech Saint-Gobain now manufactures the full range of its Contraflam products from a facility based in Coventry. Silver jubileeSystem 10 from WHS Halo is celebrating its 25th anniversary in the market. Ultraframe at GlassexVisitors to Glassex will be assured of a warm friendly and professional welcome when they visit the Ultraframe stand. |
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Due to a huge number of enquiries from wealthy homeowners Admiral Homespace have expanded into Hertfordshire.
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Anglian Building Products, the business-to-business division of Anglian Windows, has appointed Hayley Ratcliffe as business development manager for London and the south east of England.
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Float Glass Industries (FGI) has appointed Angela Cann–Sagoe to help implement its ‘no obligation’ unbiased advice to the many glass buyers still unsure which glass option represents the best method of satisfying their Window Energy Rating aspirations and needs.
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Spectus Window Systems has bolstered its team with the appointment of a new marketing executive, Eilidh Hudson.
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Guardian Industries has chosen Ashton Industrial's fully automated seaming and batching to enhance its new processing plant in Rexdale, Ontario.
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Glass Systems is the first company in the UK to invest in the Lisec BSV 45 ANK for automated Swisspacer production. Swisspacer is the company’s preferred warm edge spacer bar at its largest manufacturing facility in Swansea, where it produces 23,000 sealed units a week.
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Kirby-based Hansen Glass recently bought a spacerbender Combi from Bystronic glass.
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ATB Systems has achieved the highest security standard currently possible for a commercial aluminium window.
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Nicholls and Clarke Glass has obtained ISO 14001:2004 – Environmental Management System Certification for its main manufacturing sites.
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Orkney Builders (Contractors) has won the first Network Veka trophy in the new category of ‘Best Installation’.
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Hampshire-based Portsmouth Conservatories has commissioned its new showroom in the Havant Garden Centre.
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Edgetech has launched a Part 3 Club to celebrate the number of its customers that have passed EN1279 Part 3 in their own right.
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Solidor has launched a range of showroom support posters and a six-page drop card/mailer for installers to help communicate the product’s features.
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Avocet has claimed that a consumer direct mail campaign promoting its ABS Snap Secure Cylinder in West Yorkshire has been a success.
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During a recent parliamentary debate on the progress and prospects for energy efficiency, a number of the key issues of the Glass & Glazing Federation were raised by Luciana Berger MP.
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Anglian Building Products, the business-to-business division of Anglian Windows, has launched its new Religion, Belief & Faith Guide.
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Deceuninck has just published a clear guide to the amended Parts F and L of the Building Regulations for England and Wales, as well as Section 6 of the Scottish Building Standards, which come into force on October 1, 2010.
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Rehau has produced a new brochure setting out its strength in the residential housing market.
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Door-Stop’s latest luxury ‘book’ is now delivered free with every one of its composite doors.
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CR Laurence’s latest master catalogue – CRL 73 (the ‘little black book’) – has recently been published.
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Spectus Window Systems has launched a new myth-busting guide to the new Window Energy Ratings (WERs) legislation.
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The GGF has congratulated Buckingham Palace for its reported plans to install double glazing.
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Anglo European – supplier of galvanised reinforcement direct – has recently launched an environmental initiative to ensure none of its recyclable cardboard and polythene packaging waste ends up in landfill.
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Gloucester based CDW Systems, supplier of contemporary aluminium doors, windows and framing products, has recently launched an environmental initiative to ensure none of their recyclable cardboard and polythene packaging waste ends up in landfill.
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Warwickshire-based Alumet has received the Green Apple Award in recognition of its environmental credentials, which company representatives picked up at the Tower of London on June 14th
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Hydro Building Systems has opened a new and sustainable technical centre for the research, development and testing of its Technal brand of aluminium facade products.
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Local construction industry workers are being given a golden opportunity to secure lucrative new contracts thanks to a deal struck by Build Up North Staffordshire
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Fensa inspections undertaken from 1st October 2010 will apply the revised Building Regulations.
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Proskills, the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the Process and Manufacturing sector, has reached the final stage of the Joint Investment Programme and is close to securing £3.7m in skills funding for its industries.
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Chiltern International Fire and sister company BM Trada Certification are offering a 10% discount on their ‘Timber Fire Doors Explained’ training days on 23rd September and 11th November 2010.
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Build Check has launched The Oracle, a fast track solution to Part L compliance.
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Duraflex has launched its revamped website: www.duraflex.co.uk.
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Quotatis is extending its contractor database by teaming up with the award winning, construction materials exchange, BuilderScrap.com.
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We have published a number of articles on EN1279, which you can find here:
EN1279 ARCHIVES
We have published a number of articles on Part L of the Building Regulations which you can find here:
PART L ARCHIVES
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Swisspacer will be exhibiting at this year’s Glasstec exhibition in Düsseldorf (28th September – 1st October).
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Edgetech will be at GlassBuild America 2010 in Las Vegas.
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Reynaers Aluminium has confirmed its participation at the new Built Environment Solutions & Technologies (BEST) Exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham from 18-20 October 2010.
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Edgetech’s European arm, Edgetech Europe GmbH, has announced “big plans” for glasstec 2010. Adopting the theme of Formula 1 racing, visitors to the Stand B68 in HALL 17 will be able to take the Edgetech Pole Position Challenge in an F1 car simulator for the opportunity to win an iPad from Apple every day of the show.
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The Fenzi group has decided to concentrate its research activities on energy efficiency and alternative energies.
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British machine tool manufacturer Stuga Machinery has announced its presence at this year’s Glassex (17-20 October at Birmingham’s NEC).
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Attendees may now register for North America’s largest annual glass industry event – GlassBuild America – to be held September 14-16 in Las Vegas, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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Glasstec 2010 will offer exhibitors and visitors a comprehensively revised structure.
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