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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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| People |
VBH Holding AG, Europe’s largest supplier of window and door hardware and parent of VBH (GB) Ltd and VBH Ireland, has appointed Ulrich Lindner as Executive Board member responsible for International Marketing and Sales.
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HOPPE (UK), the manufacturer synonymous with innovation, quality and performance in hardware for the window and door and architectural sectors, is delighted to announce that Philip Dutton will be joining the Door and Window Division as Business Development Manager for the North and Ireland after 15 years with the company.
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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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| Exhibitions |
REHAU’s senior management team will be at Fensterbau this year to welcome the growing number of UK customers who are expected to attend.
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UK visitors to Fensterbau can see sneak previews of some of the latest developments available in Orgadata’s LogiKal software system, which is distributed exclusively in the UK by Business Micros (Aluminium).
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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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| 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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| Brochures / CDs |
Vista Panels has launched a new composite door brochure showcasing several new designs, new colours and enhanced security.
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Signature, the division of RegaLead that specialises in the supply of decorative glass for the composite door industry, is pleased to launch the new Signature Additions brochure.
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| Products |
The Trojan Group has just added a door knocker to its all stainless steel range of door furniture.
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Vista Panels launches its new ‘Ecoframe’ 30-minute FD30 fire door to social housing.
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Mul-T-Lock UK has launched an innovative new Break Secure XP cylinder for fabricators and installers to offer home and business owners complete peace of mind against new forms of cylinder attack.
READ MORE Innovative Master Hinge Makers Cooke Brothers Ltd have announced the launch of their unique Interleaf Continuous Hinge onto the market.
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It’s promising to be a colourful start to the year for leading PVC-U and PVC-UE building products manufacturer Kestrel.
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Leading composite door manufacturer Solidor and sister company Nice Door Panels have grown significantly over the last 18 months and there seems no sign of the growth abating, with more new customers coming on board by the week.
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| Fabricator Focus |
Building on its successful launch, Safedoors is introducing a package of new customer support materials to drive sales, including new literature, display units and promotional items.
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Safedoors’ latest range of low maintenance PVC-U composite doors is now available from The Window Store, offering a convenient solution for easy updates and repair work.
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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 |
Clement Windows has helped transform the new Strada restaurant in Harpenden by supplying its EB24 and W40 steel windows throughout, helping to preserve the aesthetics of the locally listed building.
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Liverpool-based social housing fenestration specialist Total Glass manufactured more than 40 aluminium windows as part of major refurbishment works to one of the city’s historic Grade 2 listed Georgian buildings.
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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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| 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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| Awards/Standards |
Offering the lowest U-value in the market, of just 0.7W/m2K, System10 Aluminium from Bowater Architectural is one of the only UK aluminium window systems to meet Level 6 requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes.
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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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| 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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Industry ebb and flow
This week we have a couple of stories that highlight the economic ebb and flow of the glass and glazing industry. The first comes from glass giant NSG Pilkington who have informed us that they are mothballing one of their three float lines in the UK (Read Story Here), with the loss of 150 jobs. While the other comes from Palmer Market Research who has announced in his latest report that the UK domestic glazing market dipped by 4% last year, but was valued at a whopping £3.7billion (read story here).
No news is good news, or so they say, which may please the workers at Avocet Hardware, who I am reliably informed are continuing to operate as normal while a new buyer is sought. It was hoped that an announcement would be forthcoming today, so expect news any day soon.
And last, but not least, The Glazine bids farewell to Nathan Bushell, who has edited The Glazine with aplomb and not inconsiderable insight for the past three years. He moves on to pastures new at Glass Times, and I wish him every success.
The editorship of The Glazine returns to me once more, so please send all your news stories to news@the-glazine.com or should you wish to contact me directly tony@the-glazine.com
 Tony Higgin
Publisher
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In December, the BFRC told simulators to stop using the thermal conductivity value of 0.13 W/mk claimed for Thermoseal Thermobar spacer bar plastic material. Previous simulations are not correct. The revision is because the performance Thermoseal claimed cannot be independently verified.
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This Week's News
Manning reduction at Cowley Hill and Greengate
Following the announcement of the Q3 results to the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the NSG Group has announced its intention to mothball one of its three float lines in the UK.
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DGCOS generates £2.58m extra sales for members The Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman scheme (DGCOS) today confirmed it generated nearly £2.6m additional sales for its members during 2011, bringing the combined total for 2010 and 2011 to over £3.25m.
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Conservatory Outlet congratulates Door-Stop
The 35,000th prepped slab for composite doors has rolled off the production line at Door-Stop’s factory in Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire.
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Assure tops the century for Network VEKA
Network VEKA is celebrating signing the 100th member to its Assure self-certification scheme just a year after the initiative was launched.
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CCS approves £51m home improvement loans Lancashire-based Consumer Credit Solutions (CCS) achieved its best ever trading quarter in Q4 2011, managing an approved lending figure of just over £51 million for homeowners.
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Jason Heath comments on the latest Markit/CIPS survey:
“The latest Markit/CIPS survey, where a reading over 50 indicates growth, highlighted that the construction sector slowed down in January.
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Positive start to 2012 for Leads2Trade
Leads2Trade, part of the Trusted Local Suppliers network of consumer facing sites, and supplier of double qualified window, door, conservatory and solar leads has started 2012 positively following a significant increase in lead volumes.
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SWISSPACER sales increase by 97% in 2011
Sales of SWISSPACER grew at an exceptional rate in 2011, with total sales in the UK and Ireland up 97% from the previous year.
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Force 8 Wins Another Round With Rehau
Force 8 have once again managed to achieve an industry first by manufacturing one of the first round pivot windows using Rehau profile.
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New 'Frameless' Panoramic Sliding Door launched
New from the UK's leading building envelope specialist, Schueco UK, is the ASS 77 PD, a range of motorised, 'panoramic' sliding doors offering varying levels of thermal insulation.
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Domestic glazing worth £3.7 billion in 2011 says Palmer
The domestic glazing market declined by 4% in 2011, but it was still worth £3.7 billion reports Palmer Market Research in their latest offering.
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Tuffx gains an edge with second cutting line
Investment in a 6x3m cutting table at the modern TuffX facility has placed the company in a unique market position. As a specialist roof glass supplier the company has made substantial investment in the larger cutting table to provide the industry with a much needed glass roofing option.
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