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Design Engineer
Working with an experienced design team, to create innovative products for use with existing and future Liniar products.
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FireGlass UK Limited is looking to recruit a Sales Representative to cover the North of England.
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| People |
The Trojan Group has just announced the appointment of Clive Smith as its new Technical Sales Manager. Tony Chadwick, the Group’s Managing Director, said, “We are delighted to welcome Clive on board.
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Deceuninck has announced the appointment of Jon Skinner as its new UK Managing Director. Jon takes up this position with immediate effect.
Read MORE Formed in 2002 Ten Human Resources are celebrating their tenth year in business.
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Machinery manufacturer, elumatec UK, has invested in its UK based software and service teams, by filling two key roles.
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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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| 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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Bedford-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 |
More than 30 of the UK window, door and conservatory industry’s leading companies have signed up as exhibitors at The FIT Show, the brand new business event that will take place in April 2013.
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Senior Architectural Systems has a twin focus at Ecobuild 2012.
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In the run up to Fensterbau, the first big show of the season, Promac is busy working with its machinery supply partners to ensure their presence at this year’s show doesn’t go unnoticed.
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SWISSPACER is exhibiting at Fensterbau/Frontale 2012. The show is taking place in Nuremberg between 21-24 March, and will allow SWISSPACER to show its high performance warm edge spacer bar to over 100,000 visitors.
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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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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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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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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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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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| Charities |
GM Fundraising will be going ‘Back to Black’ with an Olympic theme, for their next Gala Dinner on 28th April 2012, at the Holiday Inn, Birmingham.
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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 |
With ‘Eco’ and Sustainability issues often being at the top of the global ’green issues’ agenda, the building industry is now more than ever under close scrutiny.
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Market leading Panic and Emergency Exit Hardware brand Exidor has introduced a range of uPVC universal keeps for their 500 series slimline range.
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Hegla has developed a fully automated, in-line, blade trimming system that offers manufacturers greater accuracy and speed.
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Kestrel, the market-leading manufacturer of PVC-U/PVC-UE roofline and cladding, is adding gallows brackets to its diverse product range.
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LHC has launched a new External Doorsets (C6) framework arrangement for the supply and installation of made to measure, quality and complete external doorsets.
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Mila Hardware has added the Yale Keyfree system to the range of security hardware it offers to door manufacturers.
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The Vertex solid tile effect conservatory roof has been in Modplan’s portfolio for a few years. But the popularity of the innovative roofing solution is showing no sign of waning.
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VBH (GB) has announced the arrival of Favorit V V, the brand new concealed hinge tilt & turn system from respected German hardware manufacturer Siegenia-Aubi.
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| Fabricator Focus |
Sales of Zoom Liniar conservatories have taken off at Frames Conservatories Direct as more and more homeowners recognise the benefits of adding space with a conservatory.
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Prima Windows in Hartlepool has become the second REHAU fabricator in recent months to switch away from dual sourcing and to return to single sourcing in REHAU.
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Tradelink, the trade fabricator celebrating 20 years in business this year, has made a number of investments recently to ensure it can give its customers everything they need to succeed in the current economic climate.
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Sidey are proud to open the doors of their spectacular new window and door showroom to the Trade in Dundee and to o celebrate Sidey held an open weekend for all Trade business, on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th February.
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The last 12 months has been a record period for trade conservatory roof sales at Four Seasons Conservatories UK Ltd.
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| Projects |
A Sea Cadets' building in Hull got a new lease of life recently, thanks in part to the sympathetic window replacement carried out by Hull-based Synseal fabricator and installer, Vulcan Windows.
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One of the largest UK applications of Wicona’s Wictec 50 aluminium roof glazing system has been completed at the new £53m Hartlepool College of Further Education.
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| Construction |
The CBI last week commented on new data published by the Government, showing progress towards its target of saving up to 20% on construction projects over the next three years
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Private housing construction increased 4% year on year for the three months to December according to the latest data from construction industry analyst Glenigan.
Read more Latest GDP figures for the Scottish economy have shown a fourth consecutive quarter of stagnation in the Scottish construction industry.
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| Training |
Tradelink has recently announced that a long standing training programme for its team leaders is about to move on to the next level.
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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 |
At the Midlands Business Awards recently, RETA collected the highly commended trophy for Business Club of the Year.
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The eagerly-anticipated domestic lock cylinder standard -Technical Specification 007 (TS 007) - has been published.
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Continuing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and make the business as environmentally friendly as possible,were recognised by the Environment Agency.
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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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| 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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Unexpected industry boost?
Two stories that would normally be considered unwelcome news could unwittingly provide a much welcome boost to industry sales figures.
We heard first of all from West Yorkshire Police who reported that 27% of all burglaries in committed in December, in their district, involved the technique of ‘lock snapping’ on euro cylinders.
Chief Supt Paul Money, from West Yorkshire Police, said: "These locks are vulnerable to this type of attack but it can take between 50 seconds and two minutes to force the lock.
The Association of Chief Police Officers are working with the door and lock industry to come up with a new British standard for locks.
Mr Money said: "What we want to do is ensure that the new British standard locks are a lot stronger and can resist attack.
Then we had news of an extensive email campaign by Wickes promoting their range of conservatories.
Sometimes all it takes is a national wake up call to consumers that will encourage them to invest in the safety and appearance of their homes.
Let us hope this has the desired effect.
The ongoing exchange of letters between the warm edge spacer manufacturers continues, and I am still,as previously stated, unable to publish as legal action is in progress. I am, however, assured that a statement from BFRC will be forthcoming.
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
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As the recent demise of several well-known businesses in our industry underlines, consolidation in our sector continues apace, taking no prisoners in the process. It shouldn’t really come as a surprise though, as despite a halving in door and window volumes over the last decade, the number of hardware suppliers during that time has remained the same – a supply and demand situation that’s just not sustainable.
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This Week's News
Go paperless with First Degree Systems
The dream of paperless window factory is now a reality following the launch of First Degree Systems (FDS) new Bar Code Tracking programme.
Ideal for fabricators of any size, Bar Code Tracking is a cost effective software solution that enables window manufacturers to track components and products as they make their way through the factory, giving managers a greater insight into their business and helping them operate more efficiently.
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CDW celebrate 21 years in business with product launch
To celebrate their 21st year in business, leading Gloucester based aluminium door and window fabricator CDW Systems is launching a new product into the market - the ‘EasySecure’ commercial door.
The EasySecure door is an evolution of one of CDW’s best-selling products, the Sapa Stormframe Easyway door. Developments to security and performance mean CDW Systems will be the only fabricator in the country to manufacture EasySecure, giving their trade customers a distinct advantage over the competition.
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PVC door panels in 24 hours from Phoenix Door Panels
Do you need a PVC door panel in a hurry? Responding to growing customer demand for a double-quick turnaround, Phoenix Door Panels can deliver a PVC door panel in just 24 hours for a £10 carriage charge.
“We’ve identified, in these difficult times, that one of the sales tactics our customers are using to close deals is speed,” says Haydon Statham, Phoenix Door Panels’ National Sales Manager.
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Building sector confidence drops as employers anticipate tough conditions in 2012
A challenging outlook has prompted a further drop in confidence in the Scottish construction sector, according to a major new survey of employers, published by leading industry trade body the Scottish Building Federation (SBF). The Scottish Construction Monitor is a quarterly survey of around 700 individual construction firms that make up the membership of the SBF.
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CENSolutions Offers Compliance for Everyone!
CENSolutions, the leading consultancy and test facility for the window, door and glazing industries, is pleased to announce the launch of its revised three tier CMS Quality Mark, which now includes tailored packages to suit all companies. Wayne Rogerson, Joint Managing Director of CENSolutions comments: “Our CMS Quality Mark has been available for some time and has proved to be very successful.
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Black Millwork's one stop shop at this year's Ecobuild
At this year’s Ecobuild, Black Millwork will showcase its wide range of own-branded windows and doors on stand S1260, as well as highlighting selected products from its Andersen and Eagle portfolios.
Taking centre stage will be Black Millwork’s new range of high specification 68mm engineered timber entrance doors.
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Insightful launch at Eco-build
Suppliers in the construction industry are in for a treat at Eco-Build as Insight Data, the specialist provider of construction industry data, launches its new range of prospect databases at the show.
Since 2006 Insight has helped hundreds of companies generate tens of millions of pounds in new business and Eco-Build has been chosen as the platform to launch the company’s new commercial, new-build and renewable energy databases.
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Synseal pitches its roof business in Europe with Fensterbau stand
Synseal Extrusions Ltd will travel to meet its customers – and future customers – when it takes a stand at the renowned Fensterbau fair in Germany’s Nuremberg.
Synseal is using Fensterbau to increase its customer base throughout mainland Europe for Global conservatory roofs and SkySpace portal frame glazed structures, products for which the company is establishing an enviable international reputation.
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1st Class Windows celebrates first class sales results
Deceuninck fabricator 1st Class Windows, Doors & Conservatories in Wolverhampton is celebrating astonishing sales growth. Last year, sales grew 40% and January’s sales figures were up 60% year on year. Adrian Bhella, the company’s Managing Director, said, “We’ve worked very hard to get these figures and every member of the team can be proud of what we have achieved.”
As well as praising his team’s efforts, Adrian sees another reason for his company seeing such phenomenal growth in these tough times: becoming a Deceuninck fabricator in March last year.
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