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AREA SALES MANAGER
Truframe Ltd – one of the UK’s fastest growing uPVC manufacturers of windows, doors, bi-folds and vertical sliders, are seeking to recruit 2 Area Sales Managers...
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Experienced window technicians required
Window and Door Installation company, AsTec Window Systems, have experienced a substantial increase in demand for their “overhaul” services.
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VEKA plc
HEAD OF TECHNICAL
Following the ground breaking integration of Bowater Building Products into the VEKA Group, VEKA UK is now recruiting for the position of Head Of Technical.
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Business Development Executive
VEKA Recycling Ltd is part of the VEKA Group, with three recycling facilities in Europe - the leading designer, extruder and recycler of high quality PVCu products. Read More Software Support Technician
To be responsible for the continued development of First Degree Systems Window Designer software, including the maintenance and validation of manufacturing data.
Experience with building structures, particularly conservatory roofs, would be an advantage but not essential.
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Design Engineer (hardware)
Working alongside an experienced design team, to create innovative hardware solutions for use with existing and future Liniar products.
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| People |
KAT UK has been successfully reviewed at its recent Investors in People assessment. This will be their 7th year of success working with the organisational development framework.
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Universal Trade Frames has appointed Graham Saunders as operations manager.
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| Training |
Veka trade fabricator Modplan has been investing in the training of its staff.
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Zoom has opened a dedicated customer training centre.
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| Environment |
An independent omnibus survey commissioned by the Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS) shows a marked change in traditional reasons for fitting new windows and doors.
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Bedfors-based DGU manufacturer, Clearglaze, recently took delivery of a recycling waste compactor from Landfill Alternatives for its cardboard and plastic film packaging waste.
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The SmartSash window developed by Halo has enabled a new build development in Cwmbran, Gwent, to meet Level 3+ of the Code for Sustainable Homes (CFSH Wales) without the need for bolt-on technologies.
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| Exhibitions |
Unique Window Systems will be at Ecobuild 2012 exhibiting its ranges of high-quality, sustainable PVC-U and architectural aluminium windows...
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The British Board of Agrément (BBA) is one of the few certification bodies selected to be a part of the UKAS Green Deal pilot programme covering...
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Decorative Door Products, the division of RegaLead that specialises in the supply of decorative glass for the door industry...
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Bystronic Glass will demonstrate future-oriented machines and solutions for fast window sash glazing, automated window and facade production using warm-edge insulating glasses...
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Veka Group will showcase its Veka and Halo ranges together for the first time at the LHC Whole House Refurbishment Exhibition and Seminar on February 8.
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Adams Rite will be attending this year’s Ecobuild exhibition, as part of Assa Abloy Security Solutions, showcasing security products suitable for the sustainable design and construction market.
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Viking Balcony Systems makes its debut on Stand S180 at Ecobuild 2012 with a range of glass balustrades, Juliet balconies and curved sliding patio doors.
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CAB is supporting Ecobuild (Stand N285) to highlight its central role in promoting aluminium as a sustainable 21st century material.
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Visitors to the Internorm stand at this year’s EcoBuild will find a range of Passive House windows and doors.
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Profine Group will be at Fensterbau/Frontale 2012 on 21-24 March in Nuremberg.
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Schueco UK, the lead sponsor of Ecobuild 2012, has major stands (N2940 and S310) in both halls.
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Veka is set to double its presence at Fensterbau when it returns to the international event this year.
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Planning for Glasstec 2012 in Düsseldorf is underway and the show is filling up fast.
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The first complete set of complementary hardware components developed specifically for timber bi-fold doors will be launched by Carl F Groupco at Ecobuild 2012.
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ISO-Chemie will be hosting a series of on-stand (N1020) demonstrations of its high performance foam sealing tapes at Ecobuild 2012 to show how quick and easy they are to install.
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Demonstrating both sustainability and thermal efficiency, Reynaers Aluminium will be showcasing a number of thermally improved systems at EcoBuild 2012 including its window and door system, CS104, ideal for passive construction.
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Solent Glass & Glazing Products will be at Ecobuild exhibiting the Rehau Geneo composite window system.
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| Brochures / CDs |
A comprehensive new guide to architectural panels has been released by Panel Systems.
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| Products |
New World Developments has introduced a new internal order system to handle growing demand for contract orders.
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Yale has introduced a revolutionary new range of Doormaster replacement multipoint locks.
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Mila has introduced a new set of spindles and screws for its range of ProLinea door handles which means they can now be fitted quickly and easily to composite doors.
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Prefix Systems has introduced foiled golden oak and rosewood ridge caps and radius end covers as an upgrade, to its range of coloured conservatory roof options.
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Capstone’s new 68mm composite door blank has been well received by customers and has had strong sales since its launch in May 2011, the company has claimed.
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D&G Consulting has recently completed a detailed report on the volumes and values of the UK sealed unit market for PVC-U and timber windows, doors and conservatories.
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Zoom Ready has launched a new range of conservatory glass.
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Tradelink is now offering a U-value certificate with every door it sells.
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Hoppe (UK) has launched a new handle – developed to meet and exceed the latest PAS24 standard.
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Kestrel has added a new feather edge board to its existing range of cladding.
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Solar Greenhouse - To make PV economically viable as a domestic power source without subsidies, Polysolar, an award winning UK developers...
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Designed and developed to meet the most rigorous standards for residential door security, the Excalibur multi-point door locking system from Kenrick provides superior performance...
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| Fabricator Focus |
Sales representatives from the Conservatory Outlet Network of Dealers will this year benefit from a comprehensive programme of retail sales training, funded by the Wakefield-based fabricator.
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MD Joinery has become the latest company to celebrate 20 years in partnership with Rehau. The Southport based trade and retail fabricator began manufacturing in Rehau S706 profile in 1991.
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West Midlands based Flair Plastic Products is one of Kömmerling’s leading fabricators.
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One of Scotland’s largest independent glazing companies, CMS, has welcomed 2012 with the opening of a new office and showroom in Darlington, in a bid to facilitate expansion and operations throughout England.
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Demand for eco friendly products is on the rise according to Midlands based trade fabricator Truframe, which has noticed a considerable shift towards its energy rated windows in recent months.
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| Projects |
Rehau fabricator CWG Choices developed a bespoke version of its Rehau Heritage vertical slider for the MOD.
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Pilkington Planar has been specified in a new generator hall building at Rånåsfoss, a Norwegian hydro power station. The extension was required to house the new turbines, due to be replaced after 80 years of service.
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The new £53m Hartlepool College of Further Education features extensive use of architectural aluminium facade systems from Technal.
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| Construction |
Private housing construction increased 4% year on year for the three months to December according to the latest data from construction industry analyst Glenigan.
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Latest GDP figures for the Scottish economy have shown a fourth consecutive quarter of stagnation in the Scottish construction industry.
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Almost a quarter (24%) of British tradesmen have missed an income tax deadline, according to research findings by Wickes.
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| Awards/Standards |
BRE has, on behalf of DECC, launched a public consultation on the latest proposed changes to SAP – the Standard Assessment Procedure for the Energy Rating of Dwellings.
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| Marketing |
Network Veka has begun 2012 with a new brand identity for its corporate, advertising and marketing material.
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Universal Arches has expanded its direct delivery and collection service to include the postcodes of Peterborough (PE), Cambridge (CB), Colchester (CO), Norwich (NR) and Ipswich (IP).
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Since moving to its new premises in October last year, Zoom has refurbished its reception to create a strong first impression with a light and airy welcome area for visitors.
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CAB launches the first of its 2012 Regional Meetings and mini-conferences in Bradford on 23 February looking at ‘The Changing Face of Specification’.
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CAB’s fourth Breakfast Network event of 2011 saw over 60 members and guests gain valuable and practical insight into the latest market sector forecasts, the Construction Act and the Association’s work in supporting them.
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| Charities |
Local Berkshire based charity Daisy’s Dream, which provides support and counselling to children who have been bereaved, has received a £500 boost from Rehau.
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| Internet |
Hurst Plastics has launched a new internet door-builder software package – Hurst WindowCAD.
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Developed by Insight Data, the Index combines an online product finder, supplier directory and dedicated search engine, and over 300 suppliers are already listed.
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More than 10,000 products for glass processors are now available to purchase online via the new Bohle Group web shop: www.bohle-group.com.
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Avocet buyer on the horizon?
A quick scan through the new products section of this week’s Glazine will show what has been on people’s mind this week, as hardware companies vie for the potential market opened up by the possible collapse of Avocet.
Everything is still hanging in the balance, as the administrators continue in their search for a buyer. The managing director of administrator Duff & Phelps told me that there is nothing new to report, continuing the period of uncertainty for Avocet’s employees.
However, I understand that there are a few companies sniffing around the hardware distributer – after all, the business could offer a lot to the right investor, including a very strong brand.
Avocet worked tirelessly on improving its image following the MBO in 2007, which resulted in the development of the ABS cylinder. ABS then went on the PR offensive, winning an endorsement from the chief constable of the West Yorkshire Police Force in the process.
In a recent discussion on LinkedIn, it was noted that such is the support by the police of ABS, that if the cylinders were withdrawn from the market, then replacement products from different companies could be seen as inferior.
ABS managing director Steve Stewart has written numerous letters on the subject of security in this ezine, which spawned debates that could last for weeks – it wasn’t always clear whether there was enough material for the continuing arguments, but they managed to keep ABS at the front of people’s minds at a time when security remains a concern for homeowners who are frightened by stories of lock-bumping and snapping.
A value of £220m has been put on the hardware industry in this country – something worth going after for the right company, and I imagine that companies outside the sector are showing the most interest in Avocet, especially since most of the marketing work has already been done.
On a ‘brighter’ note, it appears that energy efficient windows are melting cars in California. It probably wouldn’t happen in this country – once the sun broke through the cloud cover, then any energy would probably be absorbed by net curtains.
 Nathan Bushell
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Avocet sympathies
I was saddened but not surprised at the news that Avocet Hardware had been placed into administration and I certainly feel sympathetic to the position of all those staff who have been or will be affected.
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Long-term recovery
Projections from CITB-ConstructionSkills that 2012 will be another tough year for the Scottish construction sector come as no surprise but are still a cause for concern. Longer term the industry is expected to recover – albeit slowly – but the damage caused by the current downturn risks being felt for many years to come.
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This Weeks News
Prepack u-turn dismay
The British Property Federation has criticised government for scrapping proposed new legislation that would have tightened the rules on so-called pre-pack administrations.
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New way to achieve SBD Certification
CENSolutions, together with ER Certification and Wintech, now offers certification to satisfy the requirements of Secured by Design (SBD).
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Pressing for change
Danny Williams, managing director of trade frame manufacturer Pioneer Trading, was invited to a presentation by a government minister promoting training initiatives in Essex, where Pioneer Trading has its factories.
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Pension plans
Confirmation that the Government’s auto-enrolment pension scheme has been pushed back for SMEs has been welcomed by the Forum of Private Business.
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Construction key to recovery
The Government must make construction a priority, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) said in response to the latest GDP figures released by the ONS, which show that construction and manufacturing have dragged the economy back into negative growth.
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Excellence recognised
Alumet collected the runners up trophy for Climate Change Opportunity at the EEF National Awards on 26th January.
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Guidance on solutions needed
WindowMaster is contributing to the debate on planned revisions to Part L of the Building Regulations, due to take effect from 2013.
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Free WERs workshop
Synseal is offering fabricators the opportunity to learn everything they need to know about Window Energy Ratings, from the people who wrote the scheme – the BFRC.
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Midlands expansion
Hardware distributor VBH recently relocated its Midlands site from Coleshill to a new warehousing and office facility in nearby Minworth.
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