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Business Development Advisor
SASH UK is a well established supplier of trade and commercial PVCu windows doors and conservatories, a market leader, with a significant standing in the sector.
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Sales Director
Fit Events Ltd is the organisation behind the most original, dynamic and talked about event in the window industry in recent years.
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| People |
Apeer Doors has appointed Martin Nugent as its sales representative covering the North of England.
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Listers have employed Nick Ball as their new Commercial Sales Manager to reinforce their Commercial Team.
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FairTrades has announced the appointment of Kathryn Cowles as their new Marketing Manager.
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Jim Gilmour has been appointed as the new National President of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), the UK’s largest trade association in the construction sector.
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Hurst Plastics is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Kirman, as New Business Co-ordinator
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As part of their continual improvements Listers have recently employed a fully qualified and experienced IT Manager
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A spell at British Coal formed vertical sliding sash manufacturer Quickslide’s Quality Assurance Manager Don Warren’s early attitudes to quality management;
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| Solar PV |
A team of researchers at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee have found a way to combine silicon, a key component of solar cells, with the protein in spinach that converts light into energy to create a cell made from readily available materials.
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Three solar companies are claiming compensation of £2.2m from the government for losses incurred as a result of ministers' botched attempts to cut subsidies for green electricity generators last October.
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| Machinery |
Since appointing The Glass Machinery Company earlier this year there has been substantial interest in Viprotron’s scanning range the company reports.
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Windoormate Ltd operating from South Wales and a trade manufacturer of Eurocell products has recently installed by WINMAC UK a new ROTOX EPA 472 Sash Tandem Line to help boost their production facility.
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| Exhibitions |
Origin will be showcasing a 90° corner bi-fold set in the new Automated Home feature at Grand Designs Live taking place 12th – 14th October at the NEC.
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Aquobex, a new company aimed at providing integrated solutions for the management of flood risk, will be exhibiting for the first time at the forthcoming Timber Expo show being held at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on September 25 & 26th 2012.
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From the manufacturer of Thermobar Warm Edge Spacer Tube and Accessories, Thermoseal Group is to introduce its new product at Glasstec Dusseldorf 23–26 October 2012 - Thermoflex Warm Edge Spacer.
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Out in force once again supporting suppliers at Europe’s largest glass show, machinery giant Promac is busy putting plans in place for its attendance at Glasstec this October.
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| G12 Awards |
Patrick Kielty, comedian, TV star and radio host, is to host the G12 Awards Presentation & Gala Dinner at the Hilton Park Lane Hotel on Friday 23 November.
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The G12 Awards is delighted to announce this year’s Finalists:
Apprentice of the Year: Mitchell Gooch, Pioneer Trading Company Essex, William Carrigan, Everglade Windows
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For the third year in a row, Thermoseal Group is sponsoring the Champagne Reception at the prestigious G12 Awards held on 23 November 2012 at London’s world-famous Park Lane Hilton Hotel.
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| FIT Show |
Window industry software specialists First Degree Systems has announced it will be exhibiting its range of advanced software solutions at the upcoming FIT Show.
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A fourth hall has been added to The FIT Show with hardware giant Maco the first to choose a stand in the new area.
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| Brochures / CDs |
Global Glass, the specialist manufacturing division of Synseal Extrusions, has launched its new insulated glass unit brochure, which highlights its market leading products supported by crucial technical information.
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A new BWF publication and technical briefing at Timber Expo is seeking to help joinery and woodworking firms prepare for 3 March 2013, the date when new European regulations on timber will come into force across the EU.
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| Construction |
Employers need to fill job vacancies within 71 working days (15 working weeks) before construction, property and engineering professionals (CPE professionals) assume it’s a job no one wants, according to research carried out by Randstad CPE, the UK recruiter.
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| Marketing |
Crystal’s latest advert is raising smiles – it features the Quality Control department dressed in bee costumes!
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Hampshire based County Windows are the latest retailer to benefit from the marketing support package available through specialist PVC-u vertical sliding sash window fabricator Roseview Windows.
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| Green Deal |
Following the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) Green Deal Supply Chain Roadshows in the summer, DECC and the Energy Efficiency Partnership for Buildings (EEPB) are hosting an additional set of briefings during October for the supply chain.
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On the day that the Government’s flagship Green Deal scheme is launched to improve the environmental performance of 14 million homes and other buildings
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| Products |
Affordable Window Systems have invested in a unique slim sash extruded by Kömmerling.
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Window reinforcement company, Anglo European have launched a new range of steel weights for traditional sash windows.
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Hurst Plastic’s has launched a new range of designer composite door colours for fabricators and installers.
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German glass company Glas Wagener have launched a new product in the UK called Solarlux microsolar, which will slash energy bills in buildings.
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New to the UK is the Janisol Folding Wall from Schueco Jansen, who see it as the perfect product to benefit from the growing popularity of sliding/folding doors in both commercial and domestic markets.
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SEEE Windows and Doors have provided a perfect view for a client on the Isle of Man and, at the same time, offered a glimpse of what can be achieved in terms of energy-efficient design.
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New decorative pilasters provide an eye-catching feature that adds an elegant finishing touch to a design enhancement of Synseal’s Global conservatory roof.
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The new NM Gas Tester from Thermoseal Group is a simple lightweight solution for testing the concentration of gas in your IG units.
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Hoppe has introduced the new Birmingham Series range of door handles, developed for applications where the cost factor takes precedence over benefits in the cost/benefit ratio.
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| Fabricator Focus |
DGCOS member Swan Windows of Rickmansworth is very much part of the local community.
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Kenrick has celebrated 18 years of working with the Bristol-based trade fabricator MB Frames.
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Lister Trade Frames of Stoke on Trent have this month welcomed to their portfolio, the Internorm range of windows and doors.
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Dekko Window Systems Ltd have switched to the consultancy and test facility for the window, door and glazing industries, CENSolutions.
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No less than 99.6% of the 1,137 jobs that Conservatory Outlet delivered in August were delivered On-Time In-Full during a best-ever month for the West Yorkshire-based fabricator.
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Manufacturer, installer and Conservatory Outlet dealer, Hazlemere Window Company, has been named as an “Outstanding Company” by Plimsoll Publishing, a leading provider of market reports and company analysis, based on its latest set of published annual accounts.
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| Projects |
Chestnut Court in Sefton is a sheltered housing scheme in Liverpool managed by Pierhead Housing Association.
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A brand new office block in-front of a major manufacturing hub just outside of Kings Worthy near Winchester is the latest building to have CDW Systems’ EasySecure door incorporated within it.
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The world’s first commercially-available vacuum glazing product, Pilkington Spacia™ was voted ‘Product of the Year’ at last year’s World Architecture News Awards for its strong energy efficiency performance and versatility.
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| Awards/Standards |
Synseal Extrusions, is taking the ‘portal’ message to architects, and proving that eye-catching glazed roof extensions are not just options for homeowners, but can also dramatically improve commercial projects.
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On the back of launching a free guide to all hardware related standards under BS EN 14351-1, Securistyle is helping customers prepare for one of the next big step changes for the industry – CE Marking.
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The new Modal low rise façade system from architectural aluminium glazing supplier, Technal, has received a European patent for its innovative and technically advanced design.
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| Internet |
Creativity and inspiration for using interior glass in the design and creation of high impact office, hotel and retail environments is now available online with the launch of an interactive tool from GLASSOLUTIONS.
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CAB’s recently launched new website offers visitors an in depth look at aluminium used in the UK’s construction industry.
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| Charities |
Katrina Earl, REHAU’s Area Sales Manager, faced two of her biggest ever sporting challenges in one weekend, all in the name of fundraising for a little boy with cancer.
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Nik Sandars, Sales Director of GGF Member company Bonwyke is in his 12th week of training for his first full 26.2mile Marathon in Liverpool on 14th October 2012 to raise much needed money for The Stroke Association.
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| Training |
Glass polishing and window filming specialist, Revitaglaze, now offers contractors a CPD seminar, which gives an insight into the world of glass restoration, enhancement and maintenance.
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Quickslide has created the Quickslide Academy to train and up-skill existing employees and new staff in the company with the objective of further improving product quality, production efficiency and staff satisfaction.
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Green Deal arrives…….
As one might expect, given the launch yesterday, we have a clutch of Green Deal stories this week. Ranging from business breakfasts, to dire warnings about any further delays in the process.
We also have some encouraging news on the UK economy, from the British Chambers of Commerce see here.
Most importantly however, we carry the news that the industry has been waiting for, the finalists list for the G 12 Awards. As well as the news of the identity of the celebrity host. You can see the stories here. Read the Rest Here... and here...
We also have the launch of the GM Fundraising Hope 66 cycle challenge, where the intrepid members of the GMF team, sponsored by Mighton Products, will undertake the 2,616 mile endurance ride over 14 days. The rest is here
I hope you enjoy this weeks issue.
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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Dear Tony
It’s never good to hear of businesses failing, particularly if the company was one of the best-known names in the market, as Door Panels plc was years ago. Its demise is sad – we all feel for the employees who’ve lost their jobs - but not a surprise.
Like Kodak, which once owned 90% of the world’s camera film market, perhaps Door Panels could have moved on earlier. No-one imagined that Kodak wouldn’t be at the forefront of digital photography – especially as Kodak invented it! But Kodak was so wedded to film, and so slow to switch that it went from icon to dinosaur and never recovered, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January.
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This Week's News
G12 Awards Finalists Announced
The G12 Awards is delighted to announce this year’s Finalists:
Apprentice of the Year: Mitchell Gooch, Pioneer Trading Company Essex, William Carrigan, Everglade Windows
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Comedian Patrick Kielty
To Host The G12 Awards
Patrick Kielty, comedian, TV star and radio host, is to host the G12 Awards Presentation & Gala Dinner at the Hilton Park Lane Hotel on Friday 23 November.
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Green Deal raises hopes for energy efficiency revolution
The government's Green Deal energy efficiency scheme launched officially on Monday, offering households and business the chance to sign up to Green Deal services that will provide energy efficiency makeovers at no upfront cost.
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GGF Welcomes £12m Green Deal Boost Seven cities across England will receive a share of £12m today to help them kick-start the Green Deal in their regions.
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GGF Discusses Concerns at Lib Dem Conference
Giles Willson, GGF Deputy CEO and Director of Technical Affairs presented the GGF’s concerns over the Green Deal in a roundtable discussion at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference 2012 in Brighton on Tuesday 25th September.
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UK economy 'grew in third quarter'
The UK economy returned to growth in the third quarter, according to the British Chambers of Commerce. Based on its survey of 7,593 UK firms, the BCC says the economy grew by 0.5% between July and September, after three consecutive quarters of contraction.
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It's Hope 66 for GM Fundraising
Not satisfied riding the length of the UK, Europe and indeed the USA back in 2008, GM Fundraising have just launched their latest charity adventure.
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New CNCs help £20m Door-Stop go for growth
A 24% rise in sales has spurred Door-Stop to invest in two new CNC centres. With seven CNC machines in total, Door-Stop now has the capacity to make 2,200 composite doors a week on a single shift.
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Window man vies for spot in X-Factor
Value Windows employee Adam Burridge is in contention for the live shows of this year’s X Factor after judge and mentor Nicole Scherzinger chose him as her wild card entry.
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Apeer Doors go from strength to strength with World Strongman
One of the world’s strongest men has taken on Apeer Doors – and lost! ‘Big Daddy’ Glenn Ross – five times winner of the UK strongest man competition and three times winner of Britain’s strongest man – failed dismally when he went three rounds with the door set.
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‘Dodgy’ builders cost £260m
Last year homeowners were duped out of £260 million by dodgy builders doing slapdash work, according to research
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New home applications still below last year’s levels
Latest year-to-date figures for new home registrations in the UK reveal that house building levels continue to fall, according to NHBC.
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Polyframe secure a shareholding in Hailsham trade supplier
Halifax based Polyframe, manufacturer of windows, doors and conservatories, are pleased to announce that they have taken a shareholding in trade supplier Britannic Glass of Hailsham, East Sussex and that additionally, Britannic Glass will now use the distinctive Polyframe brand and trade as Polyframe.
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Green Deal delays will hinder economic growth says FMB
Delays to work beginning under the Green Deal will hinder growth in the construction industry and the wider economy according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
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Certass increases its trustmark registered trades
Certass, a Competent Person Scheme for the glass and glazing industry, has significantly increased its TrustMark registered trades to over 2,400 for tradesmen working as glaziers and conservatory erectors. This major success has resulted from a major marketing and recruitment initiative carried out by Certass over the past few months.
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